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Dance Bands for Hire
A list of dance bands for wedding reception, dance, ball, party, conference, corporate event
in Christchurch Nelson and mid South Island area of New Zealand

get your crowd up on the floor dancing with one of these great bands

please also check out these seperate catagories:

COVERS BANDS
| BLUES BANDS | COUNTRY ROCK BANDS | LATIN BANDS
NELSON:
Nelson - Frank Sinatra style singer
swing hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s featuring songs by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennet, Mat Monroe and more contemporary music by the likes of Elton John, Michael Buble and George Michael also has a one hour set of Classic Motown, soul, blues and rock – for that get up and dance finale!- more...

CHRISTCHURCH:
PLEASE HELP CHRISTCHURCH:
Christchurch musicians are hurting. Many events in the area have been cancelled. These guys and gals need your support. Musicians often do not get the benefits accorded other folk through Govt assistance packages. Please make the effort to book a Christchurch act for your event. Often acts are offering deals to get work.

If you want to make a donation to The Christchurch earthquake appeal use this link to the official Red Cross appeal site
http://www.redcross.org.nz/donate
popular hits 3 piece sequenced band
An amazingly versatile band able to play almost any style of music to suit any occasion. The band's two outstanding vocalists give Almost Famous the leading edge over other bands in the wedding, conference and club scenes. The band's state of the art music technology skills enable Almost Famous to create a more dynamic and versatile sound - more....

4 piece live covers band offering special themed sets
From dynamic live 4-piece band to specialist themed sets D'n'D Showband is the perfect choice for any function, festival, or event.
Renown for their visually spectacular and energetic performances - more....

5 piece band
Describing her musical influences as Stephane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt, John Williams and Jean Luc Pointy, Pears performs Celtic, Classical, Tango, Jazz and Gypsy with equal ease - more...

zany covers duo sequenced
those that venture into the "fhm experience" are overwhelmed by the insatiable urge to dance, sing laugh and experience the bold and brassy world that is The Funky Hot Mamas. For up to three frenetic hours willing participants are seduced into thinking that they too can dance with reckless abandon - more...

big swing band
The band plays a variety of well known and popular music from Rock 'n Roll to Swing and it reflects the very best of the Big Band greats such as Harry Connick Jr, Glenn Miller and Count Basie.- more....

3 or 4 piece covers dance band
(no web page)
a professional 3 or 4 piece band, that have been performing in and around Christchurch since 1995.
With a combination of live drums & percussion, saxophone, sequences, guitar and great vocals, puree’s sound is not only live but tight and very professional.-more...

2 piece covers band
performing the music of the 70's until today -more....

4 piece covers band
RETROSONIC have built up a reputation as one of Christchurch's best covers band. RETROSONIC are committed to providing a ‘top’ nights entertainment.
RETROSONIC are the band YOU need!
RETROSONIC interact with audiences of ALL ages and songs are aimed to get people dancing -more...

duo covers band
performing your favourite hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, to the latest hits of today. Every song has been selected to ensure you can dance ALL NIGHT long ...or just sit back and sing your heart out! - more.....

5 piece Irish Rock band
The Black Velvet Band embraces traditional and contemporary Celtic songs, original compositions and fresh interpretations of old favourites. This band is a high energy band and will have your crowd dancing from start to finish! more....

live 5 piece covers band 70's to today
With a wide range of well known material from the 70’s to the present (including a couple of selfpenned numbers), this dynamic 5 piece fully live band has been receiving an incredible response each time they perform. - more....

popular hits
(no web page)
Vague-As Brothers perform tunes from a wide range of artists appealing to all ages.
Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Tom Jones, Swing, Lounge, Pop Classics, or just good old fashioned Rock n Roll
- more.....


TIMARU:
2 piece covers band
bring your event to life with great music that spans through the generations and genres, pop, classic rock, r and b, jazz, country. From acoustic guitars for dining music to upbeat dance / party music with electric guitars and brilliant backing tracks, we have something to suit almost anybody and any age - more.......
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dance bands for hire for wedding, corporate event, conference dance private party in christchurch and mid upper south island of new zealand




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