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Dance Bands for Hire
A list of dance bands for wedding reception, dance, ball, party, conference, corporate event
in Wellington and Lower North 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

PALMERSTON NORTH:
Erna Ferry solo pop and jazz vocals Whether she is singing a slow sultry ballad or belting out a swinging blues, you are in no doubt that Erna is giving the song her utmost. “For this reason I invited Erna to Sing at my own wedding” Pete McGregor. - more...
Flip covers dance duo With a repertoire of pop/rock hits from the1960s to the 2000s, an impressive sound and lighting rig, and an entertaining live show - more...
WELLINGTON:
Avidiva 3 girl singers sing 60's to today Sequenced top dance hits from the 60's through to the latest chart topping favourites. 3 hours of fun and colour with costumes designed by top young designer Jo Bartram and choreography by Jennifer Springgay -more...
Blues Buffet 4 piece blues band The band incorporate a mix of popular blues covers with original compositions -more...
California Dreamers folk rock quintet With tight four-part harmonies and groovy costumes, the band celebrates the sunny sound of 60’s – 70’s Folk/Rock. They faithfully recapture the classic sounds of groups like ‘The Mamas and the Papas’, ‘The Fifth Dimension’, ‘Peter, Paul and Mary’… more....
Cover Story 2 or 5 piece covers band Normally playing as a five piece, this team can drop right down to a duo to suit your budget/sound levels. And because of their experience and repertoire, book well in advance and you can request some of your favourites for the night. From George Benson to Guns and Roses, Santana to Shania Twain, The Beatles to the Blues, they have the ability to play it all! - more...
Dr Rock 5 piece covers band They are a very experienced 5-piece classic rock band with male and female lead vocals. Their repertoire is diverse with classic rock and blues covers from all eras and genres but favouring 70's-more....
Eclipse Duo 50's to millennium The duo with the complete band sound, perfrming a wide variety of music from the 60's to the current day. Repertoire includes some rock.- more....
Filthy Reel 4 piece Irish and popular covers band a four-piece band based in Wellington, playing a range of high energy celtic-influenced material and popular covers (a particular emphasis on kiwi numbers). more...
Fly By Night great all round dance covers band classic hits and popular songs drawn from an excellent repertoire played and sung in spectacular fashion. This is a 'real band' in the traditional sense i.e. no computer backings; no pre recorded singing, just simple top line talent from four gifted musician/singers. - more....
Fuse 4 piece covers band The band members have a love of all music right through the decades, and also strive to learn today’s music, ensuring all musical tastes are catered for - more....
International Rescue 4 piece pumping dance band 70's to today Artists covered include Fleetwood Mac, Maroon 5, Dave Dobbyn, Abba, Cheap Trick, Bryan Adams, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, Eva Cassidy, Brooke Fraser, Pretenders, CCR, Bob Marley, Doobie Brothers, No Doubt, The Exponents, Cheap Trick, Jackson 5 , Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Kiss, GnR, and the list goes on - more...
Jeep Road 4 piece funk jazz blues dub band an interesting mix of original songs and covers. Overall a fairly relaxed contemporary blues/dub (well it is Wellington) sound with enough funky up tempo to keep the dancers busy. Joe works with his arranging magic on the covers to keep them sounding fresh, and Clare has finally talked the band into dusting off their vocal chords and they are now providing some beautiful backing vocals, nice - more...
Livewire 4 piece pop rock covers dance band perfect for dancing, partying, and having a good time - every time. LIVEWIRE's sets feature a true variety of familiar rock and classic RnB favourites from the 60s to the present - from The Rolling Stones to Green Day, and everything in between. - more...
Ma Shot Pa 3 piece top 40's 60's to today a professional dance/covers band that specialises in weddings, parties and corporate events. They offer an extensive repertoire of classic & contemporary floor-fillers in all styles from the 60s through to today’s 'top 40'. - more...
Mojo covers dance duo Second to none in terms of musical variety and entertainment factor, Wellington band Mojo have been successfully playing for corporate and social events for almost 10 years throughout New Zealand. With a client base ranging from the NZRFU to Sky City, Mojo have a proven formula for providing live entertainment - more...
Newtown Rocksteady 8 piece rocksteady reggae dance band

a dance band that simply makes you move. Cool covers, righteous melodies, and hot original songs, rocksteady is more than a band, its a moment in life when you just have to be there! they recreate the Rocksteady reggae sound. The eight-piece, Jamaican Rocksteady / Soul / Funk big band - more...


Now and Then Band covers of hits from 50's to today The Now & Then band play music that is just that! From Fifties Rock and Roll, to the Psychedelic Sixties, the Groovy Seventies, right through to today - more....
Petone Bennett Duo from jazz to swing to rock and roll Petone Bennett Duo don't use 'pre-programmed' material, like backing tracks. Rather, Petone sets up live loops of bass and guitar (his guitar can do both) 'on the fly' along with the drummer who lays down the groove. Responding to the audience is vital, and their performances stand out because they engage comfortably with the people they are spending the evening with. - more...
Razzle Dazzle Jazz Standards and popular covers for Ballroom, Latin, Sequence and New vogue dancing It is always a great pleasure to dance to a band that not only maintains good rhythm but also plays songs that everyone can relate to and even sing along to. Razzle Dazzle is such a band - more...
Rodger Fox Dance Band 5, 7 or 12 piece dance band, covers and swing This professionalism has had the Rodger Fox Band in various sizes and music styles performing at everything from the opening of the Skycity Convention Centre, BNZ Bank Ball, The Matamata A&P Show, Summer Swing – Masterton, Church Road Jazz – Napier, the Flight Centre Awards, - more...
Shaken Not Stirred classic swing dance band
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THESE JOVIAL SWINGERS TRANSFORM THE VIBE OF ANY CELEBRATION, MAKING IT A FUN FILLED EVENING AND HIGHLIGHT TO ANY EVENT. FROM JIVE TO ROCK AND ROLL, WITH A HOST OF CLASSIC HITS FOR GOOD MEASURE, - more...
The Hipnotics 2, 3 or 4 piece covers dance band a non stop high energy live performance that will have the dance floor pumping with pop, soul and rock classics, plus 80s hits, and a smattering of the best dance songs from the past 30 years. The repertoire is vast, tried and true, and expertly delivered, and their sound is second to none! - more...
ww5rl43.gif (933 bytes) The Late Set 4 to 7 piece covers band- rock soul funk disco The Late Set have been playing functions around the greater Canterbury area for several years.
With a wide range of well known popular music, these guys are sure to energise the atmosphere for a great night out. The Late Set cover all styles. - more....

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dance bands for hire for wedding, corporate event, conference dance private party in wellington and lower north island of new zealand




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