Hi! Thanks for getting in touch!
Congratulations on up and coming party!
Please get in touch for a quick chat, we would love to hear more about your event and what your ideas for the party are! Every event is different and we like to make everyone unique. We are quite flexible and can work to many sized budgets. Please note that the prices in the guide are not final, prices vary depending on location, date and size of venue for the event. We always try to make the event as affordable as possible and work within a given budget.
As requested, here is some more information about ourselves and some of our featured bands, including a price guide. Please get in touch about any bands that you might have an interest in for their showcase performances that you (or family/friends on your behalf) might want to come along to so that you can see them perform. If you do get to come to one of their shows let us know and they could maybe play a few requests for you!
Please note that we work to all size budgets. Let us know your budget for the entertainment on your big day and we would be happy to get you a kick ass act!
Why book with Partybands?
Aside from finding some of the best Party Bands in Ireland and our friendly expert advice, one of the main reasons to hire bands for an event with Partybands is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your band will turn up. If your band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself right in the middle of your big day!?
• We will save you time. If you were to book everything individually it would take weeks of sifting through lots of websites to find what you want. Partybands can suggest to you a few options in each area you’re interested in.
• We will do all the hard work for you. All your correspondence can be through us, and we will organize the acts you’ve booked.
• We will do the paperwork. Let the band concentrate on the party!
• Security for your booking. Let’s say the worst happened – the band you’ve booked for your reception are suddenly unavailable...due to illness. We are able to sort alternatives in any emergency. We have a huge database of contacts we can call upon.
• 24/7 support. Contact us anytime. Our bands and musicians can be on the road gigging most of the time. You can contact us directly with any of your questions.
• Best prices. We work a lot with our acts, therefore getting anvil of better prices.
• Want to have music all day? We can cover it, from pre-dinner drinks reception music (contemporary acoustic and funky covers), to the cool floor fillers after dinner, followed by our full wedding DJ service. Booking our professional DJ service will make sure the party never stops!
Price
Our bands are the most competitively priced party bands in Ireland. Guaranteed. No other function band in the same quality bracket can provided what we do for the price. Our price is determined on location, how many musicians you’d like and services you require. A normal working budget for us would usually be from €1,500 to €2,500 but we do provide bigger bands and packages with budgets up to €4,000. We also have acts and mini packages available from €500 - €1500. A full list of prices can be seen below. Let us Know your budget! We have a great range of acts to suit everyone.
Customize your big day!
We have a few different options you may like to choose listed below. We understand that every event is different, if you have any ideas please don’t hesitate to get in touch and let us know what we can do to make your big day that little bit extra special.
DJ Service
We provide top quality professional DJ’s! Not just someone from the band playing a pre-made playlist from there phone. This is the end of your big night, we always advise to go out with a bang! There will be no loss of time spent changing over sound and lighting equipment during the event, our DJ will be set up and ready to kick off the minute the band stops to ensure that your dance floor stays full! Our DJs are some of the best in the business with years of experience on the wedding and club circuit. They will work with the dance floor and have the place rocking. Pick the songs you want to hear, a popular option is to send us your favourite tunes on a Spotify playlist, our DJ can work his magic from there. If you are booking the band we really recommend booking our DJ package as well to keep stresses down knowing that we will be ready switch over with our DJ straight after the band finishes and to end the night on a high.
Popular Packages
After Band (2 hours) €470
Before & After Band (3 hours) €550
All Night (5 hours) €700
Kids DJ Party €380
Cocktail Party €400
Late Night Photography Service, Vintage Photo Box, Selfie Mirror Photo Booth & Light up Dance Floor.
Take some photos of the party! We have a vintage photo box which can be designed to fit into any theme. Attended by one of our lovely assistants its a great way to start the photo fun at any party. The selfie mirror can be set up for the guests to use after the meal. Great way to keep the guests entertained until the band kicks off. Add some sparkle to your night and have your guests bust their best moves on our 20x20 ft light up dance floor!
Vintage Photo Box €450
Selfie Mirror €450
LED Dance-Floor €600
Check out the bands!
We would love for you to come and see our bands play live. If you do get to come to one of our shows let us know and they could maybe play a few requests for you, have a quick chat and answer any questions you might have. Keep an eye on www.wedfest.ie where we organize gigs with our main acts all playing at one event.
Set Times
The bands will play for 2½ hours which can include a short break to suit the requirements of the venue and the event. We recommend a 1-hour set, 30-minute break, another set 1 hour long, followed by our DJ service. This is just ‘recommendation’ we are always very flexible to your needs, and anything can be customized to your plan. The bands will provide an evening’s entertainment and backing music before and during the break.
Wedding Setup 1
8pm Band Arrive
8pm - 9pm Band & Hotel Setup
9pm - 9.30pm Background Music
9.30pm - 10.30pm First Dance / Oldies / 80's & 90's set
10.30pm - 11pm Break for Tea & Cake with Background Music
11pm - 12am Party Set, Crowd Favorites and Singalongs
12am - Finish DJ
Wedding Setup 2
8pm Band Arrive
8pm - 9pm Band & Hotel Setup
9pm - 9.30pm Background Music
9.30pm - 10.30pm First Dance / Oldies / 80's & 90's set
10.30pm - 11.30pm Party Set, Crowd Favorites and Singalongs
11.30pm - 12am Break for Tea & Cake with Background Music
12am - Finish DJ
Function Setup
8pm Band Arrive
8.30pm - 9.30pm Band & Hotel Setup
9.30pm - 10pm Background Music
10pm - 12am Band
12am - Finish DJ
Popular Packages
We have some popular packages on offer with great saving's as well! Check them out below:
Band & DJ €50 Discount
Evening Band & DJ
Selfie Package €100 Discount
Evening Band, DJ & Vintage Photo Box or Selfie Mirror
Party Package €150 Discount
Evening Band, DJ, LED Dance-Floor & Vintage Photo Box or Photo Booth
The Big Wedding Package €250 Discount
Evening Band, DJ, Professional Party Photographer & Vintage Photo Box or Photo Booth
Gold Package €100 Discount
Evening Band, DJ & Cocktail Reception
Platinum Package €150 Discount
Evening Band, DJ, Cocktail Reception & Ceremony Music
Festival Package €400 Discount
Evening Band, DJ, Cocktail Reception, Ceremony Music, LED Dance-Floor & Vintage Photo box
Please note that the prices in the guide are not final, prices vary depending on location, date and size of venue for the event. We always try to make the event as affordable as possible and work within a given budget. Get in touch for more info.
*Holiday dates such as New Years Eve may be subject to price increase.*
** Book For January, February, March and November and receive a €100 Discount! Discounts also available for Midweek Bookings **
*All bands are available for day after events for a discounted rate. *Depending on date & venue* Please inquire for more info.*
*Travel fee will be applied to any events with more than 1.5 hours travel time from Cork.*
Drinks Reception
We always recommend having some form of entertainment during the reception drinks. Even a small amount of background entertainment really sets the tone for the evening and creates a fabulous warm ambience leading up to the dinner. This could be a one-piece piano, or piano and saxophone or, a three piece ‘Live Lounge’ style acoustic set. Again, it’s totally up to you!
Solo Singer €350
Duo €450
3 Piece Live Lounge €650
Ceremony Music
Whether you're looking for a classic wedding set list or something a little more alternative, we have a few different options to suit many different tastes and styles. Choose between a female or male vocalist with guitar or keys. We have options to cover all genres of music, be it classic, traditional, modern or alternative. Make sure your ceremony is personal and special!
Keys & Vocal Duo €470
Guitar & Vocal Duo €450
Solo Singer €350
Booking with Partybands
We would normally recommend booking 18 – 24 months in advance. We would be delighted to help you secure your date. A booking deposit of 20% will secure that all-important date for you. We work on a first come first served basis and cannot hold dates. Dates are only secured when deposit and booking forms are confirmed. If you are looking to confirm a date please get in touch and make sure your date is free before booking.
• CHECK OUT OUR BANDS ON THE WEBSITE OR GIVE US A CALL FOR SOME IDEAS
• MAKE AN INQUIRY TO SEE IF YOUR BAND IS AVAILABLE AND GET A QUOTE
• GET YOUR CONTRACT AND BOOKING FORM VIA EMAIL
• RETURN YOUR BOOKING FORM AND PAY YOUR DEPOSIT VIA BANK TRANSFER OR PAYPAL
• SPEAK DIRECTLY TO YOUR BAND ABOUT YOUR EVENT
• PAY YOUR OUTSTANDING BALANCE IN CASH ON THE DAY
• PARTY. LET YOURSELF GO AND ENJOY YOURSELF ON THE DANCEFLOOR.
• PLAN | PARTY | PLAY
I hope this information has helped! If you have any questions, queries or ideas please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can give me a call on 0858187071 if you wish. Thanks again for getting in touch and hope to hear from you soon.
Bands
There is nothing better than rocking out on a dance floor to a band playing your favorite tunes. All our bands are hand picked and the best of the best. Below is a list of our most popular bands and a price guide.
The Guilty Judges €1680 + VAT
The Old Moderns €1680 + VAT
The Brightsides €1560 + VAT
The Offbeats €2050 + VAT
Sparkle €1680 + VAT
Kesh €1560 + VAT
The Ill Winds €1250 + VAT
The Hired Guns €1560 + VAT
The Cameros €1400 + VAT
Soul City €1460 + VAT
The Hollyz €1250 + VAT
The Lightrunners €1300 + VAT
The Guilty Judges
The Guilty Judges are the biggest sounding band you’ll ever hear! They play week in, week out and are always at the top of their game. Members of the band have toured extensively with various bands throughout Europe and America. Playing venues such as the House of Blues Las Vegas & Cleveland, the Fillmore in San Francisco and Detroit, The Club Nokia in Los Angeles, The MTV Awards in Belfast, and other clubs in Germany, Spain & the UK just to name a few. They have extensive knowledge and experience performing weddings and functions all over the world, small and large. The have played weddings and corporate functions in New York, Seattle, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and the UK.
Popular Packages
Band Only €2100
Band & DJ €2500
Selfie Package €2900
Party Package €3300
Gold Package €2900
Platinum Package €3300
Festival Package €4000
The Brightsides
Irelands No.1 Indie/Rock/Pop wedding & function band. The Brightsides love high-energy rock, indie and pop music and they love big anthem ‘sing-along’ fun happy tunes. With some of the best and most experienced musicians in Ireland they will have the dance-floor rocking in no time. They play a lot of indie pop and modern chart music, but also do all the old party favourites, rock ‘n’ roll, waltzes, quicksteps, jives, swing, 80's and 90's to keep all ages happy and on the dance floor. The Brightsides can provide different sized bands to suit a range of budgets.
Popular Packages
Band Only €1800
Band & DJ €2200
Selfie Package €2600
Party Package €3000
Gold Package €2600
Platinum Package €3000
Festival Package €3700
The Old Moderns
The Old Moderns are one of Ireland's busiest bands around, from weddings to college balls, pubs & clubs, private functions, you name it they’ve played it. A carefully tailored set-list, a very close knitted band and of course putting on a show you will never forget. They play all the hits to suit every party, old and new, hence where they got the name! The Old Moderns have played weddings and functions in New York, Spain, Uk, France, Holland and Portugal to name a few.
Popular Packages
Band Only €2100
Band & DJ €2500
Selfie Package €2900
Party Package €3300
Gold Package €2900
Platinum Package €3300
Festival Package €4000
Soul City ** Great for Day 2 **
If you’re looking to make your event an occasion; then SOUL CITY are the band for you.
Fresh, fun and always ready to party; SOUL CITY’s expansive set of pop and soul classics is keeping audiences across Ireland dancing night in, night out.
With songs by Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston; Beyonce; Stevie Wonder; Billie Eilish, and many more in between; SOUL CITY’s scintillating live show has made them a popular choice for a wide-range of celebrations. Now, they can be a part of yours!
Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, debs, or seasonal party; SOUL CITY have got you covered.
Popular Packages
Band Only €1700
Band & DJ €2100
Selfie Package €2500
Party Package €2900
Gold Package €2500
Platinum Package €2900
Festival Package €3600
KESH
The 4 members have a wealth in experience of playing festivals in not just Ireland, but Europe too.
KESH play up-tempo traditional Irish music along with classic folk ballads & contemporary songs.
Popular Packages
Band Only €1800
Band & DJ €2200
Selfie Package €2600
Party Package €3000
Gold Package €2600
Platinum Package €3000
Festival Package €3700
She Said
She Said are a seven piece Soul/Funk covers band fronted by some of the biggest divas in the business! If you're looking for the ultimate party band for your wedding, private party or corporate event then look no further! She Said bring Disco back to 21st Century, only the best grooves to guarantee a packed dance-floor all night long!
Popular Packages
Band Only €2500
Band & DJ €2900
Selfie Package €3100
Party Package €3700
Gold Package €3100
Platinum Package €3700
Festival Package €4400
The Ill Winds ** Great for Day 2 **
These guys always bring the craic playing traditional to contemporary music and everything in between. The band play a wide range of music, all arranged in their own way. They can cover everything from pub feel singalongs to floor stomping modern covers with a traditional twist.
Popular Packages
Band Only €1500
Band & DJ €1900
Selfie Package €2300
Party Package €2700
Gold Package €2300
Platinum Package €2700
Festival Package €3400
Hired Guns ** Great for Day 2 **
Rocking events across Ireland for the last 10 years, The Hired Guns are highly experienced, incredibly professional & ready to fill your dance floor! The lads have a killer repertoire packed full of dance floor classics plus some of today’s biggest hits, The Hired Guns will go down a storm!
Popular Packages
Band Only €1500
Band & DJ €1900
Selfie Package €2300
Party Package €2700
Gold Package €2300
Platinum Package €2700
Festival Package €3400
Sparkle
If you're looking for a professional, fun & energetic party band, then look no further! Sparkle will have your guests jumping up & down & singing along to their exciting live sets which includes the very best indie, rock & pop classics from diverse artists such as The Cranberries, Abba, Tina Turner, The Killers, Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Queen and even a few fun surprises from the likes of Gun and Roses, AC/DC and Backstreet Boys! With a wide repertoire,professional experience & on-stage chemistry they are sure to make your evening truly memorable.
Popular Packages
Band Only €1900
Band & DJ €2300
Selfie Package €2700
Party Package €3100
Gold Package €2700
Platinum Package €3100
Festival Package €3800
The Cameros
Filling your dance floor with an array of Soul, Funk & Pop hits both old & new, Funk The CAmeros are cool, stylish and full of groove! This cool band bring an infectious energy to every party they perform at!
Popular Packages
Band Only €1700
Band & DJ €2100
Selfie Package €2500
Party Package €2900
Gold Package €2500
Platinum Package €2900
Festival Package €3600
Uncle Social
Uncle Social are a 4-Piece Electro-Pop covers band that are quickly making a name for themselves as one of the most coveted party bands in the country. With high-energy live shows the lads perform a wide range of dance-electro beats that is sure to keep you on the dancefloor from start to finish.
Popular Packages
Band Only €1600
Band & DJ €2000
Selfie Package €2400
Party Package €2800
Gold Package €2400
Platinum Package €2800
Festival Package €3500
The Offbeats
This 9 piece band plays covers of your favorite soul & funk artists from across the decades. Ranging from soulful Motown chart-toppers, 70's funk classics, The Offbeats deliver the hits with a seductive groove that will keep you on the dance floor all night long.
Popular Packages
Band Only €2500
Band & DJ €2900
Selfie Package €3100
Party Package €3700
Gold Package €3100
Platinum Package €3700
Festival Package €4400
Melissa
Melissa's soft soulful voice makes her the perfect choice for your ceremony. Mel will help you with every aspect of the music when it comes to your big day. She will help you choose your songs, hymns and arrangements to help make your day extra special.
DJ Paudie Walsh
Paudie Walsh – The DJ is a multi award winning DJ and one Ireland’s most in demand entertainers. Voted Weddings Online Wedding DJ of the Year 2018 and 2017 as well as being recognized as a top wedding supplier in many local awards in the South West of Ireland. Paudie is not just any ordinary DJ, he is full entertainment act that will have any party jumping. Paudie is available for Full Wedding night & perfect match for any after band DJ.