Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Our York bands for hire perform the very best rock, pop, soul and Motown, across the city and the surrounding areas. Choose your favourite genre and get ready to dance through the decades.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Flavours energise any event with chart-topping hits, soulful classics, and good time vibes, offering acoustic sets, DJ services, and a personalised playlist to keep the party going!
Fresh-faced, high-energy 4-piece band featuring both male and female vocals and playing all of the nation's favourite dance floor fillers – from The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and Blondie to George Michael, Dua Lipa, and The Arctic Monkeys.
A fully live, big-sounding 3-piece band playing only the best sing-a-long indie, rock and pop hits by artists such as The Killers, Oasis, The Beatles and many more.
Energetic party band playing crowd-rousing anthems by Huey Lewis, The Killers, Oasis, Lady Gaga, The Weekend and more!
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.
Phenomenally popular party & wedding band in the North West, featuring outstanding male vocals, guitar synth and a large set list of danceable rock, soul, reggae and pop music, from The Beatles to The Weeknd.
Our York party bands aim to cover a broad range of popular music genres, including Motown, rock and indie. This ensures that all guest’s musical tastes are covered and the dancefloor is never empty!
All our party bands provide everything they need to get your party started including amplifiers, mics, instruments, and a PA system.
Most bands will bring along stage and dancefloor lighting but check each band’s profile to find out exactly what they offer.
Typically our quote will include 2 x 60 minute sets (this can also be split into 3 x 40 minute sets) with one or two short breaks in between sets, during which the band will put on a playlist, to ensure you’re never in silence. Quotes also include an arrival from 5pm or 6pm to set up their equipment and do a quick sound-check, and all relevant certificates for your venue (eg. PLI and PAT).
Mostly of the time, yes. Our bands will always do everything they can to accommodate special requests such as first dance songs. Just ask us and we’ll run it past the band.
All bands listed on this page are intended for evening events where after-dinner dancing is a must. But we also have a range of acts suitable for afternoon receptions, cocktail parties and dinners, such as jazz bands, acoustic acts and steel bands.
York and the surrounding areas, with ruggedly romantic moors and imposing historic manors, make for an incredible wedding backdrop.
Our bands have played throughout York and Yorkshire including in Hull, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, Batley, Dewsbury, Keighley, Castleford, Brighouse, Pudsey, Morley, Pontefract, Shipley, Bingley, Holmfirth, Normanton, Ossett, Yeadon, Rothwell.
Premier York venues include Thicket Priory, The Guildhall, The Grand, Aldby Park, Malmaison York and Hornington Manor.
Booking a local York band can reduce travel costs significantly (musicians not only charge for fuel, but the time they spend travelling as well). You’ll also save on expensive hotel costs, as most bands booked for evening events will request accommodation if travelling for more than 2 and a half hours to your venue each way.
More and more venues are installing sound limiters, which are designed to trip the power to the band when a certain threshold (in decibels) is breached. Thresholds set to 92dB or under are likely to cause problems for most bands.
Let us know if this is the case so we can suggest more suitable acts, such as bands using electric drums, or acoustic bands.
Our bands have performed at festivals, birthday parties, corporate events and more, so they know exactly how to keep guests entertained all night long.
At Function Central we only work with acts that meet our strict standards for professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and courtesy.
In addition, we offer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week right up until your event date.
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