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Event Bands in Kent

Find the perfect event band in Kent

Live music lifts a company event in a way a playlist can't. It gives the evening a focal point once the speeches and awards are done, and it gets people talking and dancing together. Event bands covering Kent play soul, pop, rock and party classics to suit a mixed-age audience.

Across Kent, our event bands play hotel suites, conference centres and private venues in and around Maidstone, Ashford and Tunbridge Wells. Venues in the area include Goodnestone Park, One Warwick Park and Leeds Castle, and our bands are used to working with event managers and tight schedules.

Not every event band does the same job. Some are known for a big, polished show with brass and several singers, others for a relaxed party set that suits a smaller team night. Knowing the size and tone of your event makes the choice much easier.

We've been booking bands for business events since 1999, and every band on this page covers Kent. PA, lighting and travel are built into the quote, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

At a glance:

  • Most event bands cost between £1,500 and £3,200
  • PA, lighting and travel are included in the price you're quoted
  • Choose anything from a trio to an eight-piece show band
  • December dates book up first, so enquire early for a Christmas party
  • A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking

Start with the room and the audience. A tight four-piece gives a full sound at a sensible price, while brass, keys or extra singers turn the night into more of a show. If the venue has a sound limiter or an early finish, a smaller line-up is often the better choice.

A three or four-piece typically starts from around £1,500, while a larger band with brass for a gala dinner can reach £3,200 or more. The date and your set times make a difference too. The price in your quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Every band's page has video and audio of the performers who would actually play at your event, a full song list and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to judge the style and the atmosphere before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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Light Party

7-12 Piece Show-band | Unique LED Drum Kit for Club Feel

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From £3,800

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Brando

Brando tick all the boxes...and then some! A live music phenomenon, this wedding and function band is a must have.

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From £3,600

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Uptown Groove

3 or 4 Piece Band | Brings A Full Band Sound | Ideal For A Limited Budget Or Space.

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From £1,835+VAT

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Empire

Engaging, energetic and in demand. Empire turn your event up to eleven!

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From £1,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Stereo Saints

A High Energy Five Piece Party Band With Male & Female Vocals And Brass Section Add-On Option For Ultimate Versatility

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From £1,305

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Scooter Club

The Ultimate Mod Band, Performing All The Greatest Indie & Rock Songs From Across The Eras

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Working with a budget?

Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Jive Alive

Jive Alive - Super five piece band based in the heart of Kent.

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From £1,700

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Greenwich Village Stompers

An impeccable jazz band with style and class.

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From £1,075

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Soul Sugar

A Seven to Ten Piece Funk, Soul & Pop Band - Ideal For Any Event Requiring A Soulful Edge

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From £5,035

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Swing Time

Swing Time Bring Extreme Talent & The Best Of Swing, Jazz & Motown To Your Dancefloor

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From £3,400

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Sound System

Five Piece Band Standard | Female Vocals | Large Repertoire | Up to 8 Piece available with Male Vocals & Horns

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From £1,615

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Melody Jazz Trio

The Melody Jazz trio - a super smooth jazz trio from London only available from Hireaband

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From £895

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Velvet

Five Piece Band | Sax & Female Vocals | Can Add Horns & Male Vocals | Hits Throughout The Decades

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From £2,875

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
Working with a budget?

Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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The Mojitos

A Huge Twelve Piece Band Performing Unique Arrangements Of Popular Songs

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From £2,130

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Badass Brass

A Funky New Orleans Style Brass Band Playing Modern Covers & Classics.

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From £1,700

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Manhattan

Smooth As Silk & Ready To Bring Jazz, Swing & Pop To Your Event

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From £2,095

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Harlem Shuffle

Combining Rat Pack Swing With Modern Pop Songs For A Postmodern Jukebox Sound.

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From £1,700

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Sherlocks

A Wedding & Function Band Of The Highest Standard With A Fiddle Player For An Irish Twist

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From £2,450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Nothing in the band itself, again — the same acts play corporate events, private parties and weddings; what changes is the brief (timings, dress code, sometimes a shorter or later set).

Yes, many event bookings ask for exactly this — quieter music through a meal or awards, then a full live set once the formal part ends.

Yes, this is the most common setting for a corporate booking in the region, alongside dedicated event spaces.

Yes, a six to eight-piece line-up with its own PA is built for exactly this kind of room.

Typically £1,500 to £3,200, with December dates for the Christmas party season at the higher end.

As early as possible for December dates specifically, since demand is highest then.

Reviews

(5)

“Hi Lee, the band were fabulous. Really got the (mixed) crowd going and I had such good feedback from everyone for them. Thanks again, Sam”

(5)

“Absolutely brilliant performance at our party! Mitch brought his DJ/percussion combo and honestly, it was a game-changer. What could’ve been just a regular office do turned into something really special. The live drumming during the DJ sets got everyone up on their feet and made the night one to remember. From start to finish, everything was super easy to organise and went off without a hitch. Our team’s still talking about it, and we’re already thinking of booking again next year!”

(5)

“This is the 4th time we've had Jumpstarter for our staff party and they were amazing as usual. They are very organised, very flexible and most of all, fantastic musicians who know how to fill a dance floor. I would recommend them to anyone and will definitely be booking them for our next event.”

(5)

“Kasbah performed 2 sets for my works Christmas party. Their flexibility and time keeping were extremely good and the performances were well received by my colleagues. I’d highly recommend them to anyone in the future.
Hire a Band made the whole process extremely easy and stress free.
Thank you.”

(5)

“I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the fantastic job your band did in entertaining the guests at our recent Gala Dinner.”

(5)

“Carlyle were absolutely fantastic, I've had such great feedback from colleagues on the band's performance at our 10 Year Anniversary party and people asking where we found them. Although a lot of our group were slow to get on the dancefloor, the songs and atmosphere created by the band soon got them going and everyone was up later in the evening. Loved the setlist, not a bad song all night!”

Local Venues in Kent

The Old Kent Barn

The Old Kent Barn

A 250-year-old barn in the quiet countryside between Folkestone and Canterbury, with 3 acres of garden, beds for 16 and only one wedding a day.

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Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle

Nine centuries of castle rising straight out of its moat near Maidstone, set in 500 acres of parkland, with a room for every size of wedding.

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Preston Court

Preston Court

A Georgian estate near Canterbury with a ceremony island, a vintage carousel and a 17th-century barn full of lights and 1920s theatre organs.

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One Warwick Park

One Warwick Park

A boutique hotel in the middle of Royal Tunbridge Wells, with exposed beams, an Art Deco bar and 39 bedrooms waiting directly above the party.

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Cooling Castle Barn

Cooling Castle Barn

Three linked timber barns in the grounds of a 14th-century castle on the Hoo Peninsula near Rochester, with a mezzanine built for the music.

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Port Lympne

Port Lympne

A Sassoon mansion high above Romney Marsh, set in a wild animal reserve, with Italian terraces, a walled garden and a glittering 1920s orangery.

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East Quay Venue

East Quay Venue

The old oyster grading room on Whitstable Harbour, all bare brick and sea views, with a built-in stage and a shingle beach all of its very own.

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St Julian's Club

St Julian's Club

A Georgian house and private family club above the Weald near Sevenoaks, with 40 acres of gardens and orchard and long views right across Kent.

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Hever Castle

Hever Castle

The childhood home of Anne Boleyn at Edenbridge, a double-moated castle ringed by 125 acres of award-winning gardens and a grand Italian garden.

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