• Groves Brass Ensemble Awardwinning quintet based at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Available for recitals, festivals, functions etc. web site
• The Coupland Brass Quintet Play a variety of music from light entertainment pieces to contemporary compositions. Available to play at weddings, functions, recitals, festivals, etc. (Manchester - nationwide) web site
• The Staffordshire Band National Finalists, Royal Albert Hall, October 2004 Senior Trophy Winners 2004 Champion Band of Great Britain (First Section) 2002 (Staffs) web site

• Les Miseres Edinburgh Cajun/Zydeco Dance Band (Scotland) web site

CELTIC

• Shebeen Irish folk band playing regularly at pubs, clubs, weddings, festivals and corporate events. Play either a standard set for normal gigs or a Ceilidh set with calling when dancing is requested (Hampshire - will travel anywhere) web site
• The Gold Ring Duo Traditional Irish & celtic music played on celtic harp, flutes & uilleann pipes (manchester but will travel throughout UK) web site

• Atmospherics Experienced violin/guitar duo playing classy jazz and classical music. Wedding receptions and services, cocktail parties, dinners, corporate and outdoor events. (Suffolk - East Anglia, London) web site
• Classical Entertainers Europe's leading cello duo and the world's most beautiful music...a stunning combination. Performed and presented in a format tailored to your occasion. "Two great talents...sounded absolutely marvellous" BBC web site
• Groves Brass Ensemble Awardwinning quintet based at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Available for recitals, festivals, functions etc. web site
• London Trio classical and popular music for violin, cello and piano. (London) web site
• Strings Attached Professional all-female string quartet available for all occasions (London) web site

• Paul Armstead Paul teaches and performs. (Bucks) web site

• Backflash Female fronted function band playing all the classic pop and rock songs from the 60's to the 2000's. web site
• Don't Look Now Music from the 50s and 60s through to Elvis Beatles and Stones, REM, Travis and the Stereophonics. Contact Lisa on 07976 269444 or e-mail martin.montague@lineone.net (Thames valley) web site
• Famous Five Band Quality live music for all those important functions - from this hugely exciting and experienced live band. Thames Valley/South East web site
• Fast Track Cover band featuring music from the 50's to the present day. Based around North London, Hertfordshire and Surrey web site
• Fools Life High Quality, High Energy Party Band performing throughout The Midlands and North West with songs from 60s 70s 80s 90s. Full P.A., over 5000 watts of lights, strobes, smoke and flash bombs!!! (make the party go with a bang!) web site
  
• Funkify Professional wedding, party and function band. Demo, brochure and setlist available on request (throughout UK) contact Amy 07956 385548 web site
• In Yer Face Professional pop covers band. High energy dance floor favourites from 70's to present day. (Sussex - 100 mile radius) Tel No: 07976 221208 web site
• Kill The Jukebox A 5 Piece Band focussing on "classic covers". For a private function, wedding, social club or pub,Tel No: 07973 759 734 (County: Manchester & within 30 miles) web site
• Landed Covers band playing hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and "noughties" (Herts) web site
  
• Madison The ultimate party band! 4 or 5 piece band with 2 singers (female and male) covering the best songs of these past 4 decades... Check live videos on their website website
• Pure Groovers Performing a selection of classic tunes from the 60's right up to the latest chart hits, the band will have your guests up and dancing in no time. web site
• ReadySteady Go 4 piece professional 'live' band with a 'retro' image showcasing the best of popular music from the 1960's including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Who, The Monkees and The Small Faces (Worcestershire) web site
• Rubber Soul 9 piece ensemble soul band. (South East) web site
  
• Six Bearded Fish four-piece function band, established and experienced outfit with music spanning the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and more contemporary styles. web site
• Small Town Music The Zydeco Brothers have supported acts such as Van Morrison , Jools Holland. (Midland - will travel) web site
• Sounds of the City experienced, professional eight piece band who provide the energy of live music for any occasion. They play music from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and current day hit (London) web site
• Stax Well established cover band. With 4 lead singers in the band they guarantee a varied repertoire of live music with rich harmonies, which comprises the best of soul, disco and reggae. (Herts) web site
  
• StreetCar Edinburgh's - 60's to chart - distance no object. (Scotland) web site
• Streetlife Five piece 70s disco band, play an almost non-stop repertoire of classic hits from the 70's such as Carwash, Le Freak, Play that Funky Music, Hotstuff of course Streetlife and many more. Suitable for all events such as weddings, private parties, corporate, etc. web site
• The Circles Brit Pop cover band, playing the best loved tunes from the 60's to the 00's. Available for all events, Weddings, Party, Corporate. web site
  
• The Credible MCs Rock and Roll Covers Band - playing covers of the classic hits of the 60s to the 90s. Based in Cheshire and are available for hire in the north-west of England. web site
• The Happyjacks formed after they starred together in the West End Rock'n'Roll Musical "Return To The Forbidden Planet". The show won the coveted Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical. Covering four decades. (London) Will travel nationwide. web site
• The Mushrooms Upbeat party set of the best music from the 60's up to the present day for pubs / functions / weddings / corporate hire (South England) web site
• The Reservoir Frogs Covers of well-known hits. Vary sets to suit the function. Tel No: 01883 715344 web site
• The Shmooze Brothers Matt & Nick take you on a journey through the swinging "Rat Pack" era before bringing the house down with their Blues Brothers tribute act (Surrey). web site
• Zephyr Lively and versatile five/six-piece Party/Function Band based in the South East, performing the best mix of party music around. Live music from the fifties right up to the present day (Surrey) web site

• Radio Days fourteen-piece dance orchestra,playing popular music from the 1920's,30's and 40's.Brilliant,Lively and irresistible to dance to. (Oxfordshire 50 mile radius - inc London) web site

• Jon Sterckx Tabla Player / Percussionist available for performance, tuition, workshops, recording sessions etc. web site

• 4tune String Quartet Professional string quartet providing light entertainment and background music for all kinds of occasions across the North West of the UK, from weddings to parties, corporate events to private functions (Cheshire) web site
  
• Ardeton String Quartet Classical, Jazz and Pop Music for Weddings and Corporate Functions Tel No: 07941 692 928 (South Wales, Bristol, Bath) web site
• Ireland String Quartet String quartet, available for weddings, corporate events, concerts etc (N Ireland) web site
• Manor House Music Some outstanding musicians with impressive CVs make up this String Quartet. (Bucks) web site
• Regent String Quartet classically trained string quartet providing elegant music Sarah@regentquartet.co.uk (London & Home Counties) web site
• Solent Strings Quartet Available for weddings, corporate events & studio work. Extremely high standard of performance as well as a friendly and reliable service. Wide ranging repertoire and special arrangements upon request (Hampshire) web site
• Steel City Sax QuartetYoung, vibrant Yorkshire based Saxophone Quartet performing a wide range of jazz, classical and popular music. Suitable for weddings, parties, corporate events and recitals. Music arranged on request. (Sheffield) steelcitysax@hotmail.com web site
• The Amethyst Quartet Professional String Quartet based in (Surrey) web site
• Vilensky String Quartet four young dynamic string players who while studying at the Royal Academy of Music. They have since enjoyed giving lively, polished performances of classical and light music at many different events including weddings large and small, corporate banquets and receptions, charity events, christenings and birthdays. web site
  

• Big Jim White and Presley In Mind an Elvis tribute act with a difference, where the emphasis is on live vocal and musical performance. (Manchester) web site
  
• The Glamned A Glam Rock Tribute Band playing music from the 70's dressed in the glam and glitter of the 70's. web site

WIND QUARTETS

• Jasmine Clasical quartet. Wide variety of music catering for weddings and other events. Repertoire ranging from discrete background music to full concert. Can play requests with advance notice if something special is required. (Kent & London) web site

AGENCIES - WHO CAN FIND YOU A BAND AND ENTERTAINMENT ARTISTS (they usually make a charge for this)

• Function Central Band and DJ Hire Agency web site
• LastMinuteMusicians.com Searchable database of mainly London bands. web site
• Live Jazz London Agency for Jazz musicians web site
• Silver Dog Music Booking Agency web site
• UK Ensembles Agent to find you a band/string quartet and ensemble web site