Best Retro function Bands for Hire in the UK

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Best Retro function Bands for Hire in the UK

Find talented and professional Retro function bands for hire in the UK. With incredible live music at your function, you can celebrate in style. Our Retro function bands will guarantee your guests a fantastic time enjoying Retro music that ignites the dance floor. Our exclusive roster of Retro bands and musicians available for hire will make finding your band super easy and fun! For further information about hiring your Retro function band, please call us on 0800 564 2240 or find your perfect function band by browsing our musicians below.

Find & hire the perfect Retro function band today!

You may have already found the perfect function venue for your event, but now it's time to book the ultimate Retro function band. The selection below shows all the best Retro bands for hire in the UK and you can browse other music styles by using the filters.
If you are struggling to decide on the type of function band to hire, you can call us on 0800 564 2240 and one of our experts can help you find exactly what you are looking for.
The journey starts right here. Your perfect live Retro function entertainment is just a couple of clicks away.

Jazz & Swing

Bootleg Boogie Band

The swingin’ sound of The Bootleg Boogie Band will have you foxtrotting back through time - right into a smoky, roaring speakeasy. Trust us, these hip cats are the absolute bee’s knees!

  • Location: Bristol
  • Guide Price: £1,315
Indie Rock / Pop

The Thamesmen

Five decades of the best British pop music, performed by an electrifying live band. With sharp suits, scintillating performance and stunning production to match, The Thamesmen are a fabulous addition to any wedding or function.

  • Location: Woking
  • Guide Price: £1,585
Rock / Pop / Soul

The Carousels

The Carousels bring your favourite retro pop songs to life, with a fabulously fun live show that’ll pack the dancefloor till the wee small hours.

  • Location: Hampshire
  • Guide Price: £1,280
'50s / '60s Rock 'n' Roll

Jimmy & The Jets

A timeless, toe-tapping Rock n' Roll six-piece combining 50's classics with contemporary chart hits. Jimmy & The Jets will get all your guests swinging!

  • Location: London
  • Guide Price: £3,080
Indie Rock / Pop

The Schrutes

If you like your live music slick, cool, and with a rock n’ roll kick, look no further than The Schrutes – an indie-rock party band that really know how to get them up and dancing.

  • Location: London
  • Guide Price: £2,165
Vintage

The London Belles

All the glitz and glamour of those irresistible ‘Andrew’s Sisters’ harmonies meet your favourite floor-filling pop songs! The London Belles are a swinging vintage act with a thrilling, contemporary twist.

  • Location: London
  • Guide Price: £995

...we all had a fantastic time, and my friends are still raving about the band.

'50s / '60s Rock 'n' Roll

Rockabilly Jukebox

Rockabilly Jukebox give all your sing-along party favourites a slick and groovin’ taste of authentic rockabilly swing. They’re a guaranteed floor filler, and then some!

  • Location: North West
  • Guide Price: £1,515
Retro

The Rebel Rollers

A brilliantly fun vintage band with a real sense of rock n’ roll soul – The Rebel Rollers are a sure-fire way to start your big night right.

  • Location: London
  • Guide Price: £2,240
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“Words are not enough to express how wonderful they were! The band were amazing musicians, so friendly & professional and from the first dance to the last encore they had everyone up on the dance floor!”
Peter & Jane - Wedding, Tithe Barn, Hampshire
Need a little help hiring Retro Function Bands?

If you’re not quite sure where to start with finding the perfect live music or entertainment for your event, then we’re here to help. Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions...

Where can I hire Retro Function Bands?

Retro Function Bands can be hired from a live music agency, such as Tailored Entertainment. Tailored Entertainment exclusively represents a host of the best Retro Function Bands and on this website you'll find videos, photos, repertoire and links to band websites so you can find all the information you need to hire the perfect live music for you. When hiring Retro Function Bands with Tailored Entertainment your booking will be secured by a booking contract between you and the act. Standard payment terms are a deposit to secure the booking (usually around 20% of the total fee) with the balance payable 7 days in advance of the event.

How much does it cost to hire Retro Function Bands?

For professional Retro Function Bands, a base-level starting price is around £1000. At this price, you’re ensuring that your Retro band is made up of the UK’s very best professional musicians with the requisite skill set, equipment, and production to perform at any function venue in the country. Keep in mind that this is a starting price, and many of the best Retro Function Bands are going to cost more than this.

How long do Retro Function Bands play for?

Most Retro Function Bands will perform 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets as standard. The Tailored Entertainment roster of live bands all provide a bespoke DJ service before and after live sets, so your whole evening of entertainment is covered.

How long do Retro Function Bands take to set up and sound check?

Most Retro Function Bands take up to 90 minutes to be fully set up and sound checked. Small line-ups may be a bit quicker whereas large showbands with a lot of production will take longer. Our expert team will ensure a viable plan is in place ahead of your event so you have nothing to worry about on the day.

Can Retro Function Bands perform a set at my drinks reception?

Absolutely! Most Retro Function Bands on the Tailored Entertainment roster offer afternoon drinks reception add-ons to their standard booking. You’ll find these listed under ‘optional extras’ on the band’s profile.
Alternatively, you could book one of our dedicated drinks reception entertainment options like a stunning soloist or string quartet.

Do Retro Function Bands perform a special request or first dance?

Yes, all of our Retro Function Bands are happy to perform a special request - which is often the first dance or song of the evening. We'll prompt you for this information well in advance of your event to give the act plenty of time to plan and rehearse the performance.

Do Retro Function Bands provide all their own equipment?

Yes, all of our Retro Function Bands come fully self-contained with premium audio and lighting equipment. Our Retro Function Bands also provide a DJ service as standard so everything for your event is taken care of in just one booking.

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