Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Handpicked Yorkshire wedding bands performing epic pop, rock, soul & Motown anthems through the eras, to fill your dancefloor. We have bands based in Sheffield, Hull, Leeds and Bradford.
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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.
Since 2008 we've provided wedding bands and musicians for thousands of evening functions throughout Yorkshire, from Harrogate to Hull.
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Most of our Yorkshire wedding bands play a broad range of uptempo, melodic rock, indie and soul music that everyone loves, from the Beatles to Bruno Mars.
Smaller guitar-based line-ups tend to focus on rock and indie, whilst larger line-ups including keyboards and brass lean towards soul, funk and Motown.
If pop music isn’t your thing, don't worry – we have acts covering more specialised genres such as swing, ceilidh and latin.
Yorkshire is also the birthplace for Britain's brass band tradition. These days you're more likely to find them paired with a drummer, playing pop songs – it's a refreshing alternative to the classic Yorkshire function band format.
All our Yorkshire wedding bands perform for 2 hours, which can be split into 2 x 1 hour sets, or 3 x 40 minutes sets.
We find 2 hours works best for most events, but many bands will be happy to reduce or extend their performance as required.
We'd recommend putting on the band no earlier than 9pm in summer and no earlier than 8pm in winter. This is because bands are generally better received by guests after dark, when the band's stage lighting will be more effective. Also, guests will have had a break after eating, and will be more in the mood to dance!
Most bands will consider learning one new song that doesn't already appear on their song list. But we'll need to ask the band to approve it first – so let us know in good time.
If it's an unusual song choice or it's difficult to arrange, the band may need to put on the recorded version instead, via an mp3 player.
All our Yorkshire function 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.
Once we've received your enquiry, we'll calculate the fee for the band and send you an all-inclusive quote.
Our quote will likely cover the following:
From romantic moors to a stunning coastline, Yorkshire is an incredible setting for a wedding.
Our wedding bands have played in all major centres throughout the county including: Sheffield, Hull, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, Batley, Dewsbury, Keighley, Castleford, Brighouse, Pudsey, Morley, Pontefract, Shipley and Bingley.
There's no finer place for a craggy, romantic castle wedding fit for Jane Eyre and our bands have played them all, from Allerton and Ripley to Hazlewood and Danby.
Some of our other favourite venues include: Cedar Court Hotel,
East Riddlesden Hall, Wentbridge House, Oakwell Hall,
Kings Croft Hotel and Holdsworth House.
No - all our Yorkshire wedding bands will put on recorded music during their break, to ensure the party never stops. Usually this will be in a similar style to their own, and they'll ensure it's upbeat music to dance to).
Some of our bands can offer a laptop DJ service if required. This means you can put in requests for the interval music ahead of time, and they might even be able to take requests on the night as well.
As a general rule, if you're intending to put on music for more than half an hour after the band have finished, we'd recommend booking a professional DJ in Yorkshire.
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 celebration to take advantage of the most competitive rates.
Consider hiring a band based in Yorkshire, to save on travel and accommodation costs. We have acts based in most major towns and cities.
Yes! If you're looking for Yorkshire wedding musicians to accompany your drinks reception or meal, try our jazz bands, acoustic musicians or singers.
It's also worth browsing our soul bands, ceilidh bands and latin & world musicians.
For even more offbeat ideas, see our alternative bands section.
If you're after music for your ceremony, choose from our range of acts to play you down the aisle and back again.
Our harpists or string quartets are a popular choice to make those moments extra special.
It depends on your event date. If you're holding your wedding on a summer Saturday, we recommend starting your search as early as 18 months in advance, to be sure of bagging the best band.
In reality, most of our clients in Yorkshire book their wedding band approximately 9 months in advance, on average.
If you're planning a winter or midweek wedding, you can probably afford to book a band 6 months in advance.
Our Yorkshire brides and grooms tell us why they chose their wedding band and how live music made their evening party. Read more local wedding stories on our blog.
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Function Central provide Yorkshire bands, DJs and entertainers for events throughout the UK and internationally. We're the leading local wedding music booking agency, with 5 star rated customer service, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and outstanding quality.
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