Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire one of our South West wedding bands and dance the night away to rock, pop, indie, soul and Motown music.
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With strong female vocals supported by guitar, backing vocals and drums, this small trio has the same sound and live impact as a ten-piece band.
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!
A traditional gypsy jazz and acoustic swing band, these folks masterfully play Django Reinhardt classics, along with swing-style covers of modern artists. Available as an instrumental line-up or with female vocals.
Rocky Road Bluegrass Band play high-energy, foot-stomping Bluegrass featuring a fantastic line-up of renowned musicians from some of the UK’s best folk, Americana and festival bands.
Winners of the Prestige Awards 'Best London Party Band', The Chandeliers bring their youthful energy to a range a fresh medleys and rewrites of party favourites.
Exhilarating 6-14 piece party band featuring stunning male and female vocals and offering optional horns, playing accurate renditions of modern and classic hits.
Performing pop, rock and indie classics spanning from the 70s through to the present day, The Gladrags guarantee you'll never leave the dancefloor - right from the first chord!
High-energy corporate and wedding band, playing crowd-rousing pop, rock, dance, funk and soul music from the 1960s to the present day. Client list includes Audi and Nintendo.
Engaging and authentic acoustic folk duo with both male and female vocals, playing popular songs by artists such as Coldplay, Jake Bugg and The Beatles, in their own inimitable style. The duo can perform unplugged and provide a DJ service where requested.
Whether it is your wedding day, corporate party, a product launch, birthday or anniversary, Radio Nation guarantee to keep the dance floor jumping all night and provide you and your guests with an unforgettable performance.
Authentic guitar band, whose sensational live performances at corporate parties, birthdays and weddings have attracted the attention of EMI.
Breathtaking vocals, lush harmonies and an explosive rhythm section – this West Midlands wedding party band play a wide selection of soul, disco, rock’n’roll and the latest indie to keep you dancing until the wee hours! DJ service available.
Powerful band featuring male vocals, piano and loops to create a huge live sound. The band play floor-filling anthems from the 1960s to the present. Booking options include acoustic duo and DJ service.
A dynamic brass and drums party band with a modern and exciting repertoire of pop and funk hits, performed in a New Orleans style.
Talented guitar vocalist who uses loop pedal and kick drum to create the feel of a full acoustic band. Richie J's take on modern and timeless classic pop songs will leave your guests wanting more, every time.
Young and animated brass band who never fail to get the party jumping with their funky take on the traditional brass format. Aside from their larger line-ups for dancing, the band also offer a 4-piece acoustic line-up, ideal for roaming at garden parties or parades.
Exciting male-fronted wedding and party band, playing music from all decades but specialising in the swinging 60s! Stunningly authentic performances using incredible vintage equipment. Extra performances, low-season rates and DJ service available.
Knock-out New Orleans style brass party band with drums for Mardi Gras parades, festivals, funerals, surprise entries and dancing! Larger line-ups available.
High-energy with a truly authentic sound, Detroit City Soul play classics from the Motown era through to the latest pop floor-fillers. They can also play jazz, rock'n'roll, disco, funk and Jewish hora!
Transport your guests to golden hour at the beach club with this sophisticated live DJ and live trumpet duo, offering chilled lounge music at afternoon and early evening reception.
Our South West wedding bands provide live music for
after-dinner dancing at your reception.
They generally play pop, rock
and soul classics from throughout the decades to get your guests out of
their seats and dancing to their favourite hits.
We only select
professional and reliable musicians of the highest quality to ensure
that your Function Central band leaves you with a night to
remember!
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.
This section helps you find an ideal band for your reception, but we
also have a variety of weird and wonderful South West wedding musicians
to perform throughout your day.
Consider booking a soprano for your ceremony bridal entrance, a string quartet to keep guests entertained whilst you sign the register, a cocktail pianist for your drinks reception or even an acoustic band for your banquet.
The South West is full of breathtaking locations for a wedding, but we understand that some of these areas can be difficult to reach from the rest of the country.
Booking a local band enables you to save budget on travel costs and also reduces
complications on the day for both you and your band.
If you’re looking for something with a touch of sophistication, we also have the very best jazz bands in the South West.
Hiring a jazz band is perfect for an outdoor reception in the summer – they are generally more compact than a party band making them quicker and easier to set-up, as well as having more control over noise levels.
They can also be adaptable for performing throughout the
entire day, why not have them play smooth background jazz at your drinks
reception and then turn up the volume for an all-out swinging party in
the evening.
We also have a fine range of South West function bands including ceilidh bands if you’re looking for something fun for all the family.
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 acts based in most major towns and cities across the UK.
Function Central are a leading South West wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our South West bands, DJs and entertainers are available for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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