Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
The county that gave us The Stones, Bowie and Kate Bush is wellspring of musical talent. We bring you the very best live wedding bands in Kent, from Dartford to Deal.
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Party down with Party Up, the slickest soul, funk and R&B band in the South East! Featuring sax and up to three stunning vocalists, the band count Sky, Cadburys and Emma Thompson among their regular clients. Discounted rates available on remaining 2024 dates.
Amp up your party with Rockit: a sensational party band with a huge catalogue of rock, indie and pop floor-fillers from Chuck Berry and The Beatles to Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran.
Stylish, globe-trotting function band featuring powerhouse vocalists and gigs for KPMG, Gucci and Jaguar alongside weddings in London and Dubai.
Youthful, charismatic new 4-piece, channelling rock, dance, hip-hop and soul influences. The band have caught the attention of a major label – catch them now while rates are low!
Fun and totally unique wedding and party band with male and female vocals, playing retro swing, vintage jive and rock'n'roll through to 80s funk, 90s R&B and quirky takes on modern chart.
Max out on soul and sophistication with Soul Club, a high energy show band comprising musicians who have toured with Stormzy and Dua Lipa. Expect stunning vocals and unparalleled musicianship.
A turbo-charged versatile 3 piece wedding and party band with great energy and sound, covering a wide range of genres (50s- present day), expertly reading their audiences. Optional "heavy set" also available for die-hard rock fans!
Knock-out party band featuring members who have recorded and performed at Abbey Road and Glastonbury and playing some of the biggest soul and pop floor-fillers of all time.
Mojo Brass are a funky, punchy brass powerhouse made up of the UK's best up-and-coming sax players, trumpeters and drummer. Their track list blends rarer grooves with mainstream crowd-pleasers.
Think style, glitz and confidence - and every special request met - Seren have the thing that makes dance floors jump and feet frantically tap (even the feet of the tough-to-impress guests)
Sensational all-male rock and pop trio who never fail to get their audiences jumping and singing along to the biggest tunes of the last 60 years. Elvis, The Stones, Bowie, Oasis: they’re all there!
Dressed to the nines and touting a crowd-pleasing, quick-fire set of R&B, garage, pop, hip hop, classic soul and funk, Superstrut will have your guests moving and hollering from the first note. Also available with female vocalists and horns.
Danceable, piano-led pop and soul band from the West Midlands, with both female and male lead vocals and a song list of danceable rock, soul and pop anthems from Chuck Berry to Adele.
Infectiously energetic and spirited pop, soul and Motown band featuring sax and two extraordinary vocal talents – guaranteed to get your guests dancing. Chose between male or female vocals or both.
Expect outstanding musicianship from players at the very top of their game, performing the best of old skool and newest anthems from R&B, club classics, garage, pop, soul and motown. Highly recommended for all types of event!
Fun, high energy party and wedding band with a frontman skilled at working a crowd and around eight hours' worth of danceable party anthems from all eras at their disposal.
Supereight combine outrageously talented vocalists, session-standard instrumentalists, a punchy brass section, and a dancefloor-friendly song list of soul, garage, funk and hip-hop.
Believe everything you hear about these guys! The Rumours are a vibrant 4-piece band that come with boundless energy and an infectious love for mixing the latest hits from Bruno Mars and George Ezra with timeless classics from Chic, Earth Wind & Fire and The Beatles.
From a dynamic 5-piece to an explosive 10-piece, this versatile band covers a real mix of genres—from rock and indie classics to reggae and modern hits—delivering electrifying performances that transform any event.
Charismatic roaming band performing upbeat, catchy covers with a folksy, festival feel. Expect to hear artists as diverse as Avicii, Blackstreet and Lionel Richie. Also available as an evening party band.
Since weddings are cross-generational events, our Kent wedding bands usually perform a wide range of music through the decades.
A typical wedding set-list will likely include a mixture of mainstream, uptempo rock, pop,
soul, Motown and R&B – music to appeal to all tastes and ages.
If pop music isn't your thing, fear not. Brass and drums bands for a popular alternative to the classic function band format. We also have festival folk bands in Kent, ideal for barn-based knees-ups and postmodern Jukebox style bands for a jazzy twist on pop covers.
For retro weddings, our decade-themed bands pay tribute to the 50s, 60s or 80s.
After we receive your enquiry, we'll send you a quote, inclusive of VAT and covering the following services:
Yes – all our function bands in Kent are fully self-contained with their own PA sound system, microphones, backline amplifiers and instruments. Most bands will also bring lighting for both the stage and dancefloor.
The band's PA system should be loud enough for most marquee or indoor weddings, but let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests, so we can check this.
Check the act's individual profile for more details and optional add-ons to enhance the show!
Most of our Kent wedding bands are happy to learn and perform your first dance request free of charge – provided they think they can arrange it for their line-up and do it justice.
Check the act’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.
Our Kent wedding bands will aim to arrive between 5pm and 6pm, and will need a setup and sound-check window of 60 to 90 minutes.
Since the band will need to make a bit of noise to test their sound levels, it's advisable to close off the room to guests during this time.
Although sound-checks are recommended, it's not always practical for weddings which take place in the same room. Let us know if you'd prefer a silent set-up (line-check only) instead, and we can arrange this.
Our Kent function bands usually play either two sets of 60 minutes each or three sets of 40 minutes each, with a brief break in between.
Our standard booking contracts specify a finish time no later than midnight, though this can be extended for an extra charge, if preferred.
No – interval music is provided free of charge with every booking, to ensure there's never silence. The band will put on appropriate music through their PA using a laptop or device.
You're welcome to hand the band a device containing a pre-prepared playlist of your favourite songs, if you prefer.
Many of our bands also offer their own DJ service, for a nominal charge. Usually this will be a laptop equipped with DJ software and manned by a band member all night.
If you're after more sophisticated lighting, or want to continue the wedding party beyond midnight, we recommend booking a separate DJ.
The aptly named Garden of England is the perfect base to celebrate your wedding. From its undulating hills and watery edges, to its magical cities and seaside towns, Kent has an enviably diverse character.
Our bands have performed in all major centres of the county, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Dartford, Chatham, Ashford, Sevenoaks and Dover.
A few Kent venues our bands have played at and which we'd recommend are: Sprivers Mansion, Bradbourne House, Eastwell Manor and The Hop Farm to Leeds Castle, Winters Barns and Hever Castle.
They've performed at venues within a stones throw of Rochester and Canterbury cathedrals as well as shabby-chic seaside venues in Margate, Folkestone, Herne Bay, Whitstable and Deal.
Our Kent wedding bands start as low as £850 for a 3-piece band, running into several thousand pounds for a world-class, 10-piece show band.
In 2022, the median (typical) price paid for a 4-piece wedding band was £1350.
The bands featured here are best suited as the headline act for dancing, later on in the evening.
However, we can also offer soloists, duos, jazz and other background musicians in Kent, for your ceremony or drinks party.
Our selection of string quartets, harpists, pianists, and classical guitarists can serenade you whilst you walk down the aisle, entertain guests whilst you sign the register and pose for photographs.
They're also a great ice-breaker at your drinks reception or wedding meal. Just browse the menus at the top of this page to find what you're looking for.
Our experts take the stress out of hiring a Kent wedding band and will recommend a fantastic choice of wedding music in every genre.
If
you're looking for entertainment to satisfy even the most discerning of
guests, rest assured in the knowledge that we only use the most
professional, outstanding acts, all of whom have been fully vetted by
our team.
Cancellations are rare. This is because each musician in the band will have several well-trained, deputy musicians who can replace them in the event of accident or illness.
In the unlikely event that your Kent wedding band is forced to cancel the booking, Function Central will offer suitable replacement bands of similar standard and style, at no extra cost.
If you're not happy with any replacements offered, Function will refund you all payments made to date to Function Central or the band.
Since 2008 we've provided bands and musicians for thousands of wedding receptions throughout Kent, from Dartford to Deal.
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Function Central provide the best DJs. entertainers and bands for weddings in Kent and throughout the UK. We're the nation's leading wedding music booking agency, with 5-star rated customer service, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and outstanding quality.
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