Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire a Scottish wedding or ceilidh band to play everything from The Beatles to Beyonce to the Bridge of Athlone!
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Dynamic Motown, pop and soul band with stunning female and male lead vocals, impressive industry credentials and a playlist of soulful floor-fillers by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Justin Timberlake and Rihanna.
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.
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.
Powerful party and wedding band, ready to get your party rocking! The band have a diverse songlist which will surprise, delight and keep your guests dancing and singing along.
With a repertoire spanning six decades, this dynamic party band sings everything from Fleetwood Mac to Daft Punk, promising a hassle-free, all-inclusive celebration with top-notch PA and lighting.
Outstanding wedding band playing chart, indie, rock anthems and Britpop and featuring guitars, keyboards and vocal harmonies for a big, versatile sound!
Exciting female-fronted wedding band playing the biggest party hits, from modern pop, 80s and 90s, disco/funk to rock, Motown and soul. The band have performed at Glastonbury and Edinburgh festival.
One of our leading wedding bands in the North West, Hudson are a powerful trio playing everything from uptempo 50s rock'n'roll to last week's number 1.
With joint female and male lead vocals and a backing band of unrivalled funkmeisters, Century put on a fun, rip-roaring show that your guests will never forget.
Experienced East Midlands wedding and party band with a massive playlist of rock, pop, reggae and soul, from Bob Marley to Bruno Mars. Afternoon acoustic sets and DJ service also available.
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.
Comprising eight seasoned musicians with a wealth of experience behind them, Soul Motion deliver a knockout show for your special event, whether it is a wedding, corporate function, birthday party or festival. Weekday discounts available.
Guitar-led wedding and party band playing infectious renditions of all your favourite party hits, The Alternatives will have you singing along until closing time!
Energetic and experienced five-piece covering pop, rock, soul, and Motown hits from the 60s to today to keep the dance floor packed all night long.
For a blend of timeless classics and modern chart hits, hire a wedding band in Scotland to play rock and pop classics, including hits by local bands such as Runrig and the Proclaimers, and modern favourites Franz Ferdinand and the Fratellis.
Or how about hiring a soul band? They’ll keep your guests dancing with classics by James Brown, Michael Jackson and Scottish stars the Average White Band.
All our bands 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.
Let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests, so we can check whether the act’s system is large enough.
Most bands will also bring lighting for both the stage and dancefloor.
Check the act'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 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.
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 Scotland wedding musicians for 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.
We have entertainment in Scotland for all budgets and tastes, and our acts have provided a joyous soundtrack for brides and grooms all over the country at venues such as: Lodge on Loch Goil, The Caves, Burnhouse Manor Hotel, Wedderburn Castle, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Easterbrook Hall, Gleddoch House Hotel, Hamilton Park, Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, Stonefield Castle and many more.
We can provide wedding bands in Aberdeen, Dundee, Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston, Hamilton, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Ayr, Perth, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Coatbridge, Greenock, Glenrothes, Airdrie and Stirling.
See also our more specific regional listings: wedding bands in Glasgow and wedding bands in Edinburgh.
If you’re not into dancing to The Killers in your kilt or spinning to the Strokes in your sporran, how about hiring a different Scotland function band?
Ceilidh bands make great wedding entertainment and are fantastic for children.
Our jazz bands play a diverse selection of sophisticated classics.
Hire a background jazz trio to play during your reception or banquet, then take it up a notch with a local swing band later on.
Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your party band can provide this – it'll save you additional costs, such as travel.
If you haven't yet set your date, consider booking a midweek or winter occasion 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 bands based in most major towns and cities across the UK.
Function Central provide Scotland bands, DJs and entertainers for events throughout the UK and internationally. We're the leading wedding music booking agency, with 5 star rated customer service, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and outstanding quality.
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