Hire From The Military Entertainment Specialists

Military Bands

Hire From The Military Entertainment Specialists

Tailored Entertainment are proud suppliers of live bands and music to the British Armed Forces. We have been providing professional acts to the military since 2008 and have worked on a host of events for The Royal Navy, The Britsih Army and The RAF. Event types include formal black-tie Christmas parties, as well as relaxed summer festivals, and the acts that we exclusively represent range from Soul & Motown Showbands to 3/4-piece indie rock bands, and 40s style harmony trios to 90s pop covers. Whatever your live entertainment requirements, please call our expert team on 0800 564 2240 and we'll be very happy to help.

Live Music & Bands Exclusive To Tailored Entertainment

It’s never been easier to find and book professional entertainment for your event. You can even fine-tune your search to match your location, budget, and preferred style.
We have incredible live party bands covering all the most popular genres, from funky pop party bands to post-modern jukebox acts perfect for vintage-style functions and Christmas events. If you’re not sure where to start, it’s really easy to browse live party music in a dizzying array of styles by simply using our search window below. Alternatively, you can give us a call and chat to one of our team, all of whom are experts at finding your perfect party band.

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It was great to work with you again! Both bands were fantastic, same with the sound and production. Thank you for being so accommodating with linking the DJ and house sound on Friday.
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“Thanks for being totally awesome on Saturday! You guys were everything I’d hoped for and more(!) as a band. Please pass on my thanks to the other band members.”
Charlie Hay – British Army Summer Ball

Need a helping hand finding the perfect band for your military event?

Not sure where to start with hiring your perfect party band? Then we’re here to help. Here’s answers to some of our most frequently asked questions…

How much should I pay for my military function entertainment?

For professional bands for military events, we recommend a base-level starting price of around £1000. At this price, you’re ensuring that your party band is made up of the UK’s very best professional musicians with the requisite skill set, equipment, and production to perform at any events venue in the country. Keep in mind that this is a starting price, and lots of bands you’ll like are going to cost more than this.

What do live bands provide as standard at military events?

As standard, a Tailored Entertainment booking for military events includes...

  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets.
  • Professional sound and lighting production.
  • A pre-mixed disco playlist for in between band sets.
  • PAT Testing and PLI Insurance (required by all UK wedding venues).

You also get our 5-star Tailored Entertainment customer service. From your first enquiry right through to the big day itself, you’ll have a dedicated booking agent on hand to answer any questions or arrange any last-minute changes. This kind of peace of mind can make all the difference in the lead-up to your big event!

Lots of our bands also offer ‘optional extras’ for an additional fee. These include services such as afternoon drinks reception add-ons, roaming acoustic sets, ‘band as DJ’ sets, early load-in and late finishes. You’ll find all these options listed in the band’s profile.

Will these bands travel to our military base?

Yes! Our bands regularly travel to perform at parties right across the UK and abroad. If your military function is taking place outside of their local area travel costs will be added and if your venue is around two hours or more in travel time, an additional fee to cover Travelodge-style accommodation will also be accounted for in your quote.

I’m hiring a band for our military Christmas party. Will my band play Christmas songs?

Absolutely! When you start your search, you’ll see that many of our bands for military events have a specific list of Christmas party tunes that they’d be more than happy to pack the set with! Every one of our party bands also offers to learn one special request, so you can add in your favourite if it’s not on the band’s repertoire.

How do I book a band for a military event?

First off, take a look through our party band roster and shortlist any bands that you are keen on. Once you've made your shortlist you can submit that to us – you’ll be asked to provide your contact details, and then one of our booking team will get in touch with you to chat through options and how to progress. If you’d prefer, you can just give us a call on 0800 564 2240 to get the ball rolling with finding the perfect band for your military event!

Are there any extra costs I need to think about when hiring a band for a military event?

The price you see listed on the band’s profile is our guide price. This is the average amount that it will cost to book the band. However, there are a few things that might affect the final cost of booking your military party entertainment. For example, travel distance – the band’s guide price is based on them performing at local venues (usually within 30 miles of their base). If your party venue is further away than this, there will be a travel fee added to your quote.

There are a few other things that might increase the cost of booking your party music. If you would like the band to arrive early/stay late then this will incur an extra fee, and if you decide to book any of the band’s ‘optional extras’, these will also incur an extra charge.

For more information on this, give our team a call on 0800 564 2240. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Do I need to book a DJ too?

No, all of our bands can provide a pre-mixed DJ service before and after live sets. And if you'd like one of the band members to DJ live they can do this for a small additional fee. If you are keen on adding a separate DJ act to your booking please let our team know as we represent some of the most in-demand DJs in the UK, all of whom can work alongside live musicians such as sax and percussion.

Can someone help me pick the right band for our military event?

If you’re struggling to find the right live band for your military event, we’d be more than happy to help! It’s helpful to think about the kind of music you like to listen to, or the kind of music that gets you and your colleagues dancing at a party, and choose an act that fits with that style. If you’re still not sure, give our expert team a call and we can suggest a few acts you might like based on your preferences, location and budget.

Do your bands for military functions provide insurance certificates such as Public Liability Insurance and PAT Testing certificates?

Yes, every one of our party bands carry up-to-date PLI and PAT Testing Certification in line with venues guidelines, meaning when you book a Tailored Entertainment function act, you’ve nothing to worry about.

My military event is abroad. Can I still book a Tailored Entertainment band?

Absolutely! Tailored Entertainment represents some of the UK’s very best international party bands. Our acts regularly travel overseas to perform at parties and military events. Understandably, the way that international bookings are priced can be quite different to domestic gigs. You can read loads more about this in our Tailored Guide on booking overseas party bands, or you can call our expert bookings team for more information.

What different styles of band can I book for my military function?

Our party bands cover all the most popular styles in contemporary function entertainment. We have festival-style function bands for outdoor summer events, soul & Motown showbands for big, glitzy events, Gatsby-style bands for vintage parties and indie-rock covers bands that guarantee a packed dance floor. For those looking for something a bit different from their covers band, we’ve got incredible dance anthem bands, retro 90s college rock acts, brilliant RnB bands and much more besides!

If you don’t know where to start, it's useful to think about the kind of music you love and find a band that fits. You can use our search function to fine-tune your choices a bit!

Will the band stay late/arrive early at our military function?

Yes! A band’s standard fee is based on seven hours onsite (5pm arrival, midnight finish). For an additional fee, all our acts are willing to arrive earlier or stay a bit later to suit your military event’s schedule.

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