Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Glasgow wedding bands to suit any budget, taste or genre – ceilidh bands, jazz bands and more. Book with Function Central for our 24/7 support line and live music guarantee.
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Animated and up-tempo Scottish ceilidh band with an energetic and contemporary approach – ideal for dancing at weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties or community parties. Caller included. DJ service available.
Fun and lively ceilidh duo, whose unique line-up includes a mix of instruments, dances, and folk songs. A caller is included and a four piece line-up upgrade is also available.
Nationally cherished Scottish ceilidh band who have featured on BBC's Monarch of the Glen and STV's Heartless! Additional ceilidh horn section, caller and DJ services are all available.
The catchiest songs of all time, played in the most elemental and musical of fashions - Sweetbeat Duo strip back your favourite music presenting a sound that is sophisticated yet beautifully simple.
Popular Scottish Ceilidh band featuring a charismatic caller and a former Scottish National Fiddle Champion! This internationally acclaimed group have performed all over the UK and Europe. Solo fiddle, accordion & fiddle duo, fiddle & guitar duo, string trio or quartet also available!
Young yet experienced jazz duo, playing their own carefully crafted arrangements of classic jazz tunes. Solo guitar sets or larger line-ups available.
Fresh and dynamic Irish and Scottish ceilidh band with tons of experience playing at weddings, parties and celebrations. The band can call the dances if required and will have you whirling around the dancefloor all night!
Sophisticated classical guitar player who will bring a touch of elegance to your reception or event. His repertoire includes jazz, blues and contemporary pop and rock, as well as classical wedding music.
Inspirational quartet whose endless repertoire covers all genres of music from Bach to Bowie, Ravel to Radiohead and Mozart to Muse, plus a collection of special Scottish songs that are very dear to their hearts.
This experienced string quartet have played for hundreds of weddings as well as corporate events and their repertoire stretches far beyond the classical era, taking in jazz, pop and folk arrangements as well as hymns and opera!
Great value party and wedding band in the North East who've supported The Klaxons and Turin Brakes and bagged the coveted XFM unsigned band award. Large rock and pop song list spanning seven decades of covers! DJ service available.
Fun, energetic 3-piece band providing top tunes to top people at weddings, functions and parties throughout the North East.
North East based duo featuring male vocals, keys & guitar, and perfect for wedding ceremonies, dinner and background music. Option to add backing tracks for evening entertainment and DJ service available.
Energetic party band playing crowd-rousing anthems by Huey Lewis, The Killers, Oasis, Lady Gaga, The Weekend and more!
World-class brass and drums party band who are regulars at Glastonbury and have performed for Jamie Oliver and Liam Gallagher.
Dr Funtimes mix the perfect amount of on-stage silliness with the highest levels of talent and professionalism! Expect party anthems from artists as diverse Michael Jackson, The Proclaimers, Kool & The Gang and The Weekend.
World-class pop, funk and soul function band, refreshing and recreating the classic soul sounds of the 60s, 70s and 80s, alongside soul-infused contemporary pop and R&B.
Exceptional party and wedding band playing everything from vintage 1950s rock’n’roll to cutting edge pop, indie and R&B. High profile clients include BT, Mini Cooper and Microsoft.
Performing hi-octane brass arrangements of floor-fillers by Daft Punk, Queen, Beyonce and more, Drum 'n' Brass are a fresh alternative to traditional cover bands. Male vocals optional.
Vibrant steel band playing the sounds of turquoise seas, sunshine and swaying palm trees! Huge repertoire of traditional Caribbean music as well as reggae and pop from The Beach Boys to Bruno Mars. Available in larger line-ups.
Typically our Glasgow wedding bands perform a broad range of up-tempo, mainstream rock, pop, soul and chart music from the 1950s to the present day.
You’ll hear music designed to keep everyone on the dancefloor and appeal to all ages. Our bands cover artists form The Beatles, Elvis, Queen, Prince and Oasis to Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and Dua Lipa.
All our bands for weddings are fully self-contained with their own PA sound system, microphones, backline amplifiers and instruments.
This works really well for most marquee or indoor weddings but let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests, so we can check whether the band’s system is large enough.
Most bands will also bring lighting for both the stage and dancefloor. Check the band's individual profile for more details and optional add-ons to enhance the show!
Most bands will be happy to learn and perform your first dance request – provided they think they can arrange it for their line-up and do it justice!
Check the band’s profile to see what they can offer and if they can’t do it live, they could just play it through their PA system using Spotify or an mp3 player.
Wedding music isn’t just about the final party.
If you're looking for background music to accompany your drinks reception or meal, try our jazz bands, acoustic musicians or singers.
If you're after Glasgow wedding musicians for your ceremony or the bridal entrance, exit or the signing of the register, our harpists or string quartets are a popular choice to make those moments extra special.
Glasgow has a thriving live music scene, and our wedding bands have played at popular venues such as King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and the Queen Margaret Union as well as throughout the area, including Govanhill, Pollokshields, Partick, Hillhead, Govan, Gorbals, Shawlands and Langside.
We’ve been providing wedding music in Glasgow and throughout Scotland for years, taking over 3000 bookings a year, and our wedding bands have played at all the best wedding venues, such as Pollok House , Blythswood Square , Gleddoch House Hotel, David Livingstone Centre , Sherbrooke Castle, Hotel Crowwood, Hotel , Greenbank Garden and all around the city.
We love it when people get creative with their wedding themes and music. Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic function band.
It's also worth browsing our wedding soul bands, ceilidh bands and latin & world music bands. For even more offbeat Glasgow function bands to meet your wedding music ideas, see our alternative wedding bands section.
If you’re not sure what kind of music you’d like, why not hire a local wedding DJ? Our DJs have over 10,000 songs in all genres, so even the fussiest guest will be able to make a request!
Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your wedding band can provide this – it'll save you additional costs, such as travel.
If you haven't yet set your wedding date, consider booking a midweek or winter wedding to take advantage of the most competitive rates.
Always consider hiring a band from your local area, to save on travel and accommodation costs. We have wedding music bands based in most major towns and cities across the UK.
We only work with the most talented, professional and reliable Glasgow wedding and ceilidh bands, so you can be sure that you’ll get a wonderful performance on the day.
Function Central are a leading Glasgow wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our acts are available for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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