Band for Private Parties — Funk City Band
So, you’re planning a private party. Maybe it’s a milestone birthday, a cheeky engagement bash, or just a “we survived the year” kind of get-together. Whatever the reason — you’re gonna need music that *actually* gets people dancing. That’s where we come in. Funk City Band are the go-to band for private parties in the UK, bringing live energy, singalong anthems, and just the right amount of mischief. Noice!
We’ve played in barns, gardens, penthouses, country houses, hotels — even a castle once (long story, great acoustics). Wherever we set up, the goal’s the same: make your any private parties feel like the best night of everyone’s year.
Why choose Funk City Band for your private party?
- Flexible line-ups — from a slick 3-piece groove band to a full 7-piece with horns. You choose your flavour.
- Professional and fun — 600+ private events, weddings and festivals since 2004. We know how to read a crowd.
- Wireless mics & instruments — we get off the stage, join the dance floor, and make sure everyone’s part of the fun.
- Complete service — DJ music, MCing, requests, and smooth transitions. No awkward gaps. Ever.
We’re not a “play in the corner and hope someone notices” kind of band. We bring full-on energy, interaction, and proper tunes. Every private party deserves that.
Popular line-ups for private parties
If you’re throwing a smaller bash or need to fit into a tighter space, our 3-piece band works wonders — compact but mighty. For something bigger, our 4-piece line-up is the sweet spot: bass, guitar, drums, and vocals with tight harmonies and tons of groove. Want brass and that festival flair? The 7-piece band brings the horns, sparkle, and a proper wow-factor.
See us in action: videos & media
What to expect on the night
Usually we play two live sets of 45–60 minutes each, with DJ music in between so the dance floor never empties. We’ll handle the sound, lighting, and timings so you can just enjoy the chaos (the good kind). We also bring all our own equipment — all PAT tested, insured, and friendly with venues.
Every band for private parties says they’re fun, but ours is the kind of fun that gets remembered in group chats for months. From “Sweet Caroline” singalongs to surprise dance-offs, we’re not just playing — we’re part of the celebration.
What kind of private parties do we play?
- Birthday parties (18th to 80th, no judgment)
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Corporate and staff celebrations
- House parties and garden gatherings
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve events
If it involves dancing, laughter and people singing off-key at midnight — we’re in.
Book Funk City Band for your private party
We’d love to play at your event. Drop us an email at info@funkcitypartyband.co.uk with your date, venue, and a few details about the vibe. We’ll send a quick quote and help you find the perfect line-up for your private party.
Ready to Chat?
If you’re having a party you probably want a brilliant band that actually gets the vibe and gets people dancing. This is really important to us. If that sounds good— get in touch. We’d love to be the FUN part of your night. If you have a wedding or event we are local to Bath, Wiltshire, Bristol, Somerset and Reading too although we travel absolutely everywhere. *Except the moon*. When people dance too much in zero gravity they have a tendency to float off which can cause problems with our insurance.
Written by Craig Mitchell Funk City band. 9000+ event rocked since 2004 inc. over 600+ weddings. You’re in very safe hands.
If you want to see more videos of our band there are loads of the different band options on our YouTube page. Enjoy!
Or Simply call Craig on 07754265836 or email info@funkcitypartyband.co.uk
All bookings include:
First Dance
We’ll learn it for you
BESPOKE PLAYLISTS
You can choose the songs
2 HOURS OF LIVE MUSIC
Let’s do this!
DAYTIME PERFORMANCES
Perfect for reception parties
FREE PLAYLIST DJ SERVICE
Keep the party going!
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Longer sets, more or less band member etc. Let us know.
Some Of Our Packages
Click to find out more about the available options.
3 Piece Band
3 Piece Band
Power pop/rock trio. This is a great option for smaller parties that still want the feel of a big band. This ROCKS! Best small band in Bristol.
4 Piece Band
4 Piece Band
Our most popular wedding party band for hire. If you want an ultimate party band this is a great choice. Classic, upbeat songs that will get everyone dancing!
6/7 Piece Band
7 Piece Band
If you want to have 'oomph' at your event then our 7 piece band is a perfect solution. We add a sexy brass section that gives the band a full explosive sound and adds a funky edge to your event.
Like what you hear?
Drop us a line, we’d love to chat about playing at your event. If you’re looking for a brilliant wedding band for hire then choose us.
- Massive set list
- Full time professional musicians
- Your songs learnt for free
- 600+ weddings and parties and 9.5k other shows rocked since 2004
- If you want a wedding band Bristol. We can help! Also, if you need a wedding band in Bath we are very close by.
Trust us. We ‘got this…
Get a quote now or email: info@funkcitypartyband.co.uk
Or call 07754 265836
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Funk City are a brilliant Wiltshire PARTY and function / wedding band. We have played SO MANY weddings and live events. Also, because we are based just outside of Bath we are also considered one of the best Somerset wedding bands too. Lucky us 🙂 We cover the whole of the UK and love playing everywhere. If you are based anywhere in the Southwest of England and need a southwest wedding band then call us today. Let’s have a chat and create something memorable. Team FCB x