Function Bands in Cumbria
Hire a function band for your celebration in Cumbria
A function band plays a much wider range of spaces than a wedding band ever sees. A milestone birthday, an anniversary or a big family celebration can land almost anywhere in Cumbria, and the band has to work just as well in a marquee on the lawn as in a hotel function room.
Popular party venues in Cumbria include Holker Hall, Hidden River Barn and Storrs Hall, and our bands play celebrations across Penrith, Keswick and Kendal. Tell us your venue, or that you're hosting at home, and we'll suggest acts that fit the space.
Within this category you'll find three-piece party bands, soul and Motown groups, rock and indie bands and bigger line-ups with brass. Most will take a few requests ahead of the day, and many can learn a special song for a birthday or anniversary moment.
Hireaband has been booking live bands for parties and private events since 1999. Every band listed here travels to Cumbria as standard, brings its own PA and lighting, and sets up and clears away on the night. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.
What to know:
- Budget £1,200 to £2,400 for most line-ups, with weekday dates often costing less
- Every quote includes the band's PA, stage lighting and travel
- Playlist music is provided between sets, so there's no silence
- Bands play marquees and homes as well as function rooms
- Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund
Most function bands play two sets of around an hour, with playlist music in between. If there's a moment you want to mark, such as a cake, a toast or a special song, let the band know beforehand and they'll fit it into the evening.
A three or four-piece typically starts from around £1,200, while a six-piece or a band with brass can reach £2,400 or more. December and summer Saturdays are the busiest dates. The price in your quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so it won't change once you've booked.
Each band's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how an act works a room than any description can, so it's worth watching two or three before you shortlist.
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.
