New Year Party Bands in Greater Manchester for hire

The LF Function/Covers Band is an exceptionally good value, yet highly experienced covers band based in Manchester and specialising in exciting, high energy versions of classic funk, soul and disco dance hits mainly from the 70s and 80s, but with some older and newer songs to provide something for all ages. This band will make your Christmas party in Greater Manchester go with a swing.

Ideal for venues of any size from small parties to hotel events, formal or informal. The band will dress appropriately, before and during the performance to suit your requirements.

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The LL Covers Duo are the perfect choice to create a sophisticated atmosphere for your drinks reception, wedding breakfast, birthday party or corporate event. For a New Year celebration in Greater Manchester to be remembered. They have played at hundreds of events throughout the North West! Consisting of vocals plus guitar and backing vocals, they have a wide ranging repertoire of jazz, bossa, country, folk, soul, motown and pop hits from the 60s to the present day, Their extensive repertoire allows them to adapt on the fly from subtle background music to audi ...show more

The RT Band are an experienced ceilidh band who play venues throughout the North West of England. They play at folk festivals, parties, wedding receptions and other events. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Greater Manchester.

As you are probably aware, the great advantage of folk dance for a party (or any other event) is that your guests need not know anything at all about folk dancing as the whole thing is explained by the caller and walked through once or twice beforehand.

The line up for this band consists of melodeon, fiddle, guitar, b ...show more

The TC Band are a party band playing music from the last 5 decades with a few surprises along the way.

As well as a smashing covers act, they also provide a DJ, Magician and lights within their price. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Greater Manchester .

Artists covered include:
Kings of Leon,The Jam,Oasis,The Killers, Amy Winehouse,Barry White,Stereophonics, Soul & Motown Classics & Many More.

This is an original five piece blues/soul band - who originate mainly from Manchester. After 8 years of hard work and determination they have created a variety of songs that reflect each band members experience and individual taste in music, ranging from soul, blues and jazz to melodic rock.

They produce and record all their own material and perform at most of the major music venues across the North West. This band will make your Christmas party in Greater Manchester go with a swing.

The band's popularity extends out from traditional music gigs to more commercial w ...show more

The SL Band are a fun ceilidh and barn dance band based in the North West. For a New Year celebration in Greater Manchester to be remembered. They are highly experienced musicians and, together with their in-house caller, provide a good evening's entertainment - ideal for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, theme nights, fundraisers and more. Their musicians have an eclectic background; as well as traditional ceilidh and folk, they also work in classical, jazz, big bands and brass bands!

The band are available from a small band of a single musician + caller ...show more

The BB Band are a professional four piece Irish and Ceili Band, who play a fantastic and lively range of real Traditional and Contemporary Irish music, songs and tunes, as well as Celtic rock and Country rock & roll. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Greater Manchester. They are all professional musicians who came together from academic, formal, semi-pro and session music backgrounds, to form one of the most vibrant and lively bands on the Irish music scene today.

The BB Band are a professional four piece Irish Band offering a fantastic and lively range of Irish music. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Greater Manchester . They came together about 10 years ago to form one of the most vibrant and lively bands on the Irish music scene today.

They specialise in Ceilidhs and can offer all types of Ceilidh, whether you want to have an Irish, Scottish or English flavour!

They come equipped and ready to play at all types of music venues from small to very large, e.g. Festivals, Pubs, Clubs, Corporate Event ...show more

The BF Band entertainment act is the UK's premier live music duo.

The pair perform well known hits from all decades aimed at pleasing guests of all ages. This band will make your Christmas party in Greater Manchester go with a swing.

The BF Party Band is a flexible act and can cater for any type of event. For example they can perform lighter jazz/swing music during mealtimes or early evenings, then move on to the classic hits later on to get the dancefloor filled. All parts of the day can be catered for from start to finish.

An important note to make is that the ...show more

The MN Barn Dance/ Ceilidh Band perform for a variety of occasions including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, PTA, club, church and village events.
All the band members have many years of experience in playing for dancing. These events are fun and not intended to be serious! (you can have a laugh at your own mistakes). They perform with the same enthusiasm for both experienced dancers and novices. If you have never done it before, don't worry, they will be there to make it work for you. The ...show more

The SH Band are a family band who have a special enthusiasm for the traditional music and dance of Yorkshire and also enjoy performing a variety of tunes and dances from other parts of England, Scotland and abroad including Ceilidh and Old Time. They are a three piece band and play Fiddle/melodeon, Guitar/mandolin and Tenor horn/whistles in a traditional acoustic style and perform using amplification for ceilidhs and barn dances or play, for dancing and/or listening music acoustically, for small ...show more

This lively band need to be listened to to be fully appreciated. With a line-up of guitar, fiddle bass and vocals they would be an asset for any occasion. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Greater Manchester . Together they spread their musical wings very wide, encompassing jigs and reels from the British Isles to the gypsy dances of Hungary and Romania and the rhythm and blues from across the Atlantic.

The GM Band play music for all sorts of events and in venues such as hotels, restaurants and church halls. This band will make your Christmas party in Greater Manchester go with a swing. Their line up is fiddle, guitar, bass and caller. Their caller is experienced in explaining the dances and then helping people through them. They usually start with very easy dances and then they get a bit more complex as the evening goes on. During any breaks, the band will play some tunes or sing a few songs.

A larger band is also available.

The CF Band are a musically diverse 5 piece band who are gate-crashing the folk scene with a lively blend of traditional Irish, drinking songs, 3 part harmony and instrumentals. For a New Year celebration in Greater Manchester to be remembered. All the members are professional musicians active in many genres of the music industry performing in Classical orchestras to Jazz and World music groups. They all share a passion for Folk and Celtic music and formed the band in 2009 as an outlet for the music. Line-up includes Ange -Whistles / Vocals, Dave - Guitar / V ...show more

The OB Band are one of the most respected barn dance bands in the North West. They specialise in playing for ceilidhs, barn dances and hoedowns. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Greater Manchester. The band's danceable and foot-tapping sound is based on a varied range of instruments - melodeon, banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass.

The sole aim of an OB ceilidh is a good time for everybody. They can guarantee an enjoyable and fun-packed evening of jigs, reels, polkas, waltzes and hornpipes - a really good night ...show more

This is a guitar duo that creatively blends acoustic and electric guitars to form their unique, expansive sound. Their set combines traditional Jazz tunes with classic popular songs, by artists such as James Taylor, Norah Jones and The Beatles; creating a sophisticated musical soundtrack to your event.

High musical and technical abilities, award winning graduate of a prestigious music conservatoire. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Greater Manchester .

Years of playing experience from intimate gigs to 3000+
. Top quality musical instrument ...show more

Although basically an Irish Ceilidh Band, the BS Band can also include American, Scottish and English if desired.The band play traditional music, mostly celtic style, for ceilidhs at weddings, parties, universities, schools, fund-raisers and gatherings of all sorts. This band will make your Christmas party in Greater Manchester go with a swing.

The band line-up includes flutes and recorder/ guitar/ fiddle, cittern and banjo and the dance caller and MC. A larger band can be offered with the addition of flute/ guitar/fiddle.

At their dances there are usually some pe ...show more

With a huge repertoire of music and dances from the British Isles, and America. For a New Year celebration in Greater Manchester to be remembered. The band plays for all the main Ceilidh nights, namely Burns Night, St. Andrew's Day, St. Patrick's Day, New Years Eve, and Hoe Downs for American Independence Day. BBC Music Live Festival, broadcast on the BBC, been twice featured on Radio Merseyside's Folk Scene programme, as well as many other local radio stations around the country

This is a band that covers all the generations of pop and rock music and take you on a rollercoaster ride through Beatles, Stones, Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Don Henley, Pulp, Blur, Stereophonics, Kaiser Chiefs, Killers and many more. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Greater Manchester. Hear some great medleys of old and new and songs by artists that you wouldn't expect to, in their very own style.

They play weddings, family celebrations, clubs, pubs and festivals and are a professional standard band with a great image and a superb sound, usin ...show more

This band can perform as an all Scottish Ceilidh, Irish Ceili, English Barn Dance or a mixture of all. The MR Ceilidh/barn dance band is a lively band of three experienced musicians and a dance caller. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Greater Manchester . They play and sing music and songs from the English, Scottish and Irish traditions for dancing and listening to, at wedding receptions, birthday parties and corporate events. Line up consists of melodeon and fiddle, guitar and flute, and flute and whistle. They work with experienced dance caller ...show more

The BC Party Band are an electric group of professional musicians hailing from Leeds. Each member is a graduate of Leeds College of Music who have performed together for the last 3 years. Their performance skills match the high quality music they provide and guarantee a full dance floor all night long. This band will make your Christmas party in Greater Manchester go with a swing. As a band, they provide the professionalism you should expect; highly reliable, smartly dressed and punctual, with the ability to cater for every audience.

Whether reminiscing to our 60's cl ...show more

The CS Ceilidh/ Barndance Band play an exciting and wide range of folk music from across the British Isles, Ireland and America and provide everything you need to ensure that your social event, fundraiser or celebration is relaxed and enjoyable for all. For a New Year celebration in Greater Manchester to be remembered. They are all very experienced musicians who love playing together. They provide all the P.A. equipment and a caller to explain all the dances and they are happy to work with organisers to ensure that your event is tailored for you. The CS Band e ...show more

This band plays lively folk music for English ceilidhs (also known as barn dances or English country dances), Scottish ceilidhs, Irish ceilis, and French and Swedish bals. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Greater Manchester. Combining traditional music with stomping rhythm, tight arrangements, singing and fun, they will infect all of your guests with an irresistible dancing itch! All dances are fully explained by a friendly, experienced caller, so no prior knowledge is required, you just have to be willing to get up and give it a try!

By the age of 28 Chris had been part of the music scene with many different bands having had the most success with The Good Die Young. Chris was also writing his own material by this stage. Chris then moved to performing as a solo artist and released his first solo album, in 2010. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Greater Manchester .
Chris has performed various nights in the Ski resort Montgenèvre at La Graal playing cover songs for Apres Ski and more recently Chris has done work for various TV and film productions.

Chris is available to per ...show more

This band is a dynamic duo, featuring the vocals of Sophie and the vocals and piano/guitar ability of Robert. This band will make your Christmas party in Greater Manchester go with a swing. They are one of the most sought after duos in the UK, supplying entertainment for private functions, weddings and cruise ships.

Their repertoire covers many genres and decades, supplying great flexibility and making them suitable to any event, from tasteful background music to a large scale party set complete with backing tracks, professional lighting and a PA system big enough to fi ...show more

It's just Lisa her guitar and a case load of great covers that you'll love! Available for any type of event. For a New Year celebration in Greater Manchester to be remembered.

The SK Band are a fiddle-led four-piece barn dance / ceilidh band and caller playing in a solidly 'British' style with an emphasis upon English tunes. The band members have a wealth of experience and have played together for seven years. Individually and collectively they bring great enthusiasm to country dance music which, when combined with their musical abilities, guarantees a successful, fun event. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Greater Manchester. The band is especially sympathetic to the needs of clients and can be both flexible and accom ...show more

The FP Band are a professional piano and violin (and flute/recorder) two-piece folk band - plus caller, who specialise in playing for social dance, Playford dances and balls, American contra and barn dances. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Greater Manchester . The Band will make any event special, with a tailor-made programme of dances to suit your experience and occasion. They can offer a duo without caller for your wedding ceremony, or background music for your meal, or drinks and photographs. This dynamic duo have been playing professionally f ...show more

This band have been playing for dances for many years. A professional trio, they take a pride in providing good quality entertainment at weddings and party dances for all ages. This band will make your Christmas party in Greater Manchester go with a swing.

The band line-up includes melodeon, keyboard/guitar and bass/recorder. Their caller offers most popular dances including traditional classics such as The Virginia Reel, Cumberland Square Eight and Strip the Willow - good for beginners. She also calls American contras and sung squares - and novelty dances such as the ...show more

If you want an exciting, energetic ceilidh , then this is the band for you. The ceilidh band play an exciting blend of Disco, Reggae, Ska, Bhangra and more alongside Irish, English and European folk tunes played by some of the North West’s finest. This band is destined to make people smile with their driving beats and memorable melodies. Accessible dances, expertly called. For a New Year celebration in Greater Manchester to be remembered. The PG Band will go down brilliantly at weddings, celebrations, festivals, corporate and other events, with a dance cal ...show more

If you want an exciting, energetic ceilidh , then this is the band for you. The ceilidh band play an exciting blend of Disco, Reggae, Ska, Bhangra and more alongside Irish, English and European folk tunes played by some of the North West’s finest. This band is destined to make people smile with their driving beats and memorable melodies. Accessible dances, expertly called. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Greater Manchester. The PG Band will go down brilliantly at weddings, celebrations, festivals, corporate and other events, with a dance cal ...show more

This Covers Band are a "in demand" Yorkshire based party band, perfect for weddings, balls and private functions. Their repertoire is varied and very entertaining, ranging across time from the 60's right through to the present day. Great to keep you dancing to the early hours!. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Greater Manchester . The line up is made up of guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion and boasts three accomplished vocalists with perfect three part harmonies.

The NFB Band hail from Yorkshire and are a "power trio" of melodeon, fiddle and percussion. This band will make your Christmas party in Greater Manchester go with a swing. They have a mixed repertoire of the English and Scottish styles, or can stick to all the Scottish standards if you want a more traditional Scottish experience. They have a full sound and a rhythm that's sure to get everyone up and dancing, and their caller will take everyone through the dance steps. They supply all the required equipment, PAT tested and covered by PLI.

The CJ Ceilidh Band are experienced musicians who have
played for many years and come highly recommended. For a New Year celebration in Greater Manchester to be remembered. Having done various prestige functions and weddings over the years they can assure a good time for all.

The CJ Ceilidh Band have had bookings such as the Burns Club of London at the Russell Hotel; The Royal Scottish Association Concert/Dance at headquarters in Covent Garden; Burns Night Dinner/Dance Thistle Hotel in Manchester; Manchester City Hall
Mayor's Fund raiser; and Universit ...show more

The RS Duo hail from the North of England and are a melodeon/fiddle duo - Paul (melodeon) also calls the dances. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Greater Manchester. They have a mixed repertoire of the Irish and Scottish styles, or can stick to all the Scottish standards if you want a more traditional Scottish experience. They have a wide variety of tunes and dances to suit all abilities, with a lovely interplay between the fiddle and melodeon melody lines for listening between dances. They supply all the required equipment, PAT tested and covere ...show more

The UC Covers Band are a stylish six piece live function band, based in Yorkshire, who will keep you and your guests entertained with your favourite songs.

While covering a number of classics from the last 50 years, the UC Band like to maintain a more modern repertoire featuring many recent chart hits!. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Greater Manchester .

Available for any occasion including weddings, corporate events, private parties (or any excuse for a celebration!), the UC Covers Band can put the funk to your function, the pop to your p ...show more

The TLD Band are an East Midlands based ceilidh band, playing in that area and surrounding counties. Instruments used include melodeon, fiddle, concertina, guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin and sometimes drums. This band will make your Christmas party in Greater Manchester go with a swing. Their caller can generate a lively atmosphere within seconds and his approach to dancing is definitely to hit minimum anxiety for the dancers and to make it fun!

Nottinghamshire Fire Service, the RNIB, The United Nations Association have used the band regularly for their fundraising activ ...show more

The BSP Band have been entertaining people in the Nottingham and East Midlands area for Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Fund Raising Events, Schools, Scouts, Village Fetes, Sports Club Socials, Corporate Events, Round Table, Rotary Club etc. etc. for many years. For a New Year celebration in Greater Manchester to be remembered.

For ceilidhs they provide a range of dance tunes. Their caller chooses dances to suit the mood and experience of the dancers. He gives complete and clear instructions to everyone and attempts to make certain that everyone knows ...show more

This acoustic covers duo offer a unique playlist of songs from the Beatles and Rolling Stones through 80's and 90's pop and indie classics right up to the present day. They play exciting and unusual arrangements of your favourite tracks such as Sit Down by James and 500 Miles by the Proclaimers and always keep the party entertained whether your event is a corporate function wedding or party. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Greater Manchester.

They are most suitable for weddings from the end of the wedding breakfast. It is a perfect way to ent ...show more

The BE Covers Band are a must see act filled with fun and energy, playing the very best of Soul, Disco and Today’s biggest hits. Their live show is supported by some of the U.K’s finest musicians, who support artists such as Beverley Knight, Alesha Dixon, Lemar, Girls Aloud and Will Young to name a few!. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Greater Manchester .

The BE Covers Band deliver a great performance that you will not forget!