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The Best Bands and DJ Acts for Proms

Last Updated: 21st May 2024


Prom night is often the highlight of a teenager’s social calendar, with many of them looking forward to the event for years in advance. It’s hardly surprising this event creates so much hype when movies portray it as such a fun experience!

If you’re looking to book entertainment for your school prom, there are two main choices you have to choose from – a live band or a DJ. Both will create an awesome vibe and keep everyone on the dance floor. What you should try to avoid is a playlist. Why? Live music will create an unbeatable atmosphere and create lasting memories that are just so much harder to achieve when you don’t have musicians on hand to read the room and change up the music as necessary to keep spirits high.

Not sure whether to hire a band or DJ for your school prom? We’re here to help you out!


Function Bands For Prom

A live band will create an incomparable atmosphere at your school prom. There really is no comparison! We’ve selected some of our favourite live party bands who are popular with young adults, to give you an idea of some of the amazing talent on offer.


SMOOTHIE

This young and fresh pop and rock band will deliver a stunning performance with pitch-perfect harmonies, timed lighting and bespoke backing tracks for a club-like experience. SMOOTHIE’s sizzling repertoire is packed with the latest hits by the likes of Dua Lipa, The Weeknd and Doja Cat as well as classic floor fillers that are irresistible to all ages. They’ll go down a treat if you hire them as your prom band!


Zenith

Bringing you all the biggest club classics, Zenith create a buzz on the dance floor from the second they hit the stage. With dance anthems by the likes of Calvin Harris, Rihanna, Rudimental and Swedish House Mafia in their arsenal, it’s no wonder they always manage to ensure a full dance floor!


Prime Vibes

Don’t let this band’s youth deceive you. Prime Vibes are incredibly experienced, having performed with P!nk, Justin Timberlake, Rita Ora, Rihanna, Dua Lipa and more! Their thrilling and contemporary repertoire is filled with modern chart hits and includes mashups by the likes of Bruno Mars, DJ Khalid, Sigala and Ariana Grande, all guaranteed to pack out your dance floor!



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Grayson

And now for something completely different! Grayson are an exceptional acoustic folk band with saxophone who play an eclectic mix of everything from Chuck Berry to Ed Sheeran and The Killers to Harry Styles. Their folky flair and charismatic interaction with the audience make them instant crowd-pleasers and your prom-goers are sure to absolutely love them!


How Do I Hire A Prom Band?

Whether you think your prom guests would like a modern band, a pop and rock band, a folk acoustic band or something completely different, you’re sure to find an act that will help your prom night stand out from the crowd in our selection of stunning party bands for hire! Take a look at the incredible acts on offer using the button below or keep reading to find out more about DJ acts.


DJ Acts For School Proms

Hiring a DJ is often a popular choice of entertainment for proms. Despite not having the wow-factor of a live band, they do offer a seemingly endless choice of songs and most are able to take requests on the night. If you think a DJ will go down well at your prom but crave the excitement that a live musician can bring to the party, never fear! A DJ with live musician will provide the best of both worlds. Some showcase saxophonists and drummers while others combine the flexibility of a DJ with an entire band for real treat! We’ve chosen just a small selection of the fabulous acts on offer to give you an idea of the kind of acts you can choose from.


Don’t Stop Now

Don’t Stop Now combine the talents of a professional DJ with superb female vocalist and guitar player as standard, providing a live band feel with the original sound of chart-topping hits by artists such as Florence and The Machine, Bruno Mars and Clean Bandit, as well as timeless floor-fillers by the likes of Michael Jackson, Chic and Guns and Roses. You can build the band to an impressive 7-piece ensemble by adding sax, trumpet, bass or an additional singer!


Magnette DJs

Magnette DJs specialise in creating a party atmosphere to remember and play chart hits, hip-hop, soul and dance tracks accompanied by live drumming. You can even add sax, trumpet, guitar or live vocalist to build the exact sound you’d like for your school prom. With four hours of music, including 2×45 minute live sets, your whole evening will be filled with tracks that will entice absolutely everyone onto the dance floor!


Lux Collective

With soulful LED sax, bongos and a professional DJ, Lux Collective are an incredible duo who are guaranteed to deliver an unforgettable party! Using a wireless mic, the saxophonist is able to join everyone on the dance floor, making the experience interactive and exciting. The colour-changing bongos and sax make their show visually stunning. You’ll get a full four hours of music, including two hours of live performance when you book this impressive prom entertainment!


Urban Idol DJs

If your prom committee is dedicated to making sure the music is absolutely epic and want to choose all the tracks they hear, Urban Idol DJs can provide that service! With over 30,000 tracks to choose from, you can choose your own personalised playlists. On top of that, you can hire from a range of top-quality live musicians to add to the fun if you wish. What’s not to love?


How Do I Hire A DJ?

To hire a DJ or any of our sensational acts, simply browse through the amazing selection of bands and DJs available and fill in the enquiry form for the act you’re interested in hiring and we’ll get back to you with a quick, no-obligation quote. The booking process is fast and painless, so you can have your prom entertainment booked in no time!

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