What people say

Here are just a few of the great things that people have said about us and our bands.

  • Function Central were brilliant - professional, friendly, super efficient and 100% worry-free, which was a welcome break from the rest of the wedding planning! I wouldn't hesitate in using your agency again or recommending you to anyone else. Thanks again.

    Andrea and Michael Paterson, Wedding, Essex, August 2009 (DJ hired: Sammy)

  • The whole process from listening to the bands on the internet through hiring them, agreeing with the contract terms and conditions to the actual day was seamless and very well handled. I would also have no hesitation in recommending Function Central as a booking agency.

    Andy Taylor, Wedding, Sussex, August 2009 (band hired: Century)

  • Function Central was able to provide my wife and I with an outstanding band. I found Alistair very helpful to liaise with and once my wife and I had chosen the band ‘Happy Daze’, the booking was effortless and quick which allowed us to concentrate on other wedding organisation! The website was great to use with the snippets of music and biographies of band members as well as extensive track lists, it allowed us to pick the band that matched our iPod perfectly and sounded simply awesome on the night! So thank you to all who helped from Function Central.

    Thomas and Amy Izod, Wedding, Essex, August 2009 (band hired: Happy Daze)

  • Function Central did everything we would have wanted. They were helpful with finding us the perfect band and kept up great communication throughout. No hitches, no problems, highly recommended. Thank you and could you also send our thanks onto the Trunkies.

    Roshan and Kathryn Ratnapala, Berkshire, August 2009 (band hired: The Trunkies)

  • Function Central dealt with the booking efficiently and politely, and, most importantly, were easy to get hold of by phone and email. Thanks again, Mike.

    James Corrin, Wedding, Kent, August 2009 (band hired: The Fandangos)

  • Organising through Function Central was hassle-free and great to be able to hear samples of the bands on the website. Thanks, Paul

    Paul Eblett, Wedding, Essex, August 2009 (band hired: King Zorg)

  • Function Central were excellent: any queries I had were answered quickly and efficiently, the booking system was straightforward and stress free - being able to communicate by email (including receiving receipts etc) really helped.  A massive thank you to you guys too!

    Katie and Lloyd, Wedding, Suffolk, August 2009 (band hired: King Zorg)

  • And I wouldn't hesitate to use Function Central again, Ali was so helpful from start to finish, offering sound advice when I was looking for a band and making the whole process really easy. All in all I don't think we could have found a better agency or band!! Cheers Mike.

    Maddy Horan, Wedding, London, August 2009 (band hired: Century)

  • Dealing with you and Function Central was incredibly easy and very efficient and I’d use you again without a moment’s hesitation. Thanks very much.

    Simon Tisdall, Wedding, Kent, August 2009 (Elvis Tribute hired: Elvis Mike)

  • Hi Mike – We were very pleased with your entertainment agency, everything was booked so easily & things went very smoothly on the day. Hopefully we will be in touch again next summer.

    Gill Brett, Corporate Event, East Sussex, August 2009 (band hired: Tropical Heat)

  • Regarding Function Central – again a very positive experience and pleased I was able to find such a good wedding band through yourselves.  Also very accommodating at providing a gesture of discounted price to enable us to secure the band we wanted for our wedding. Thanks again.

    John Fenwick, Wedding, Warwickshire, August 2009 (band hired: Superfly)

  • On the service offered by yourselves at Function Central, we think that you have a really good and valuable service to offer in particular for people in our situation where we had to go on the recommendations and quality of mp3's. Both of the acts were really strong in this regard which aided us in our selection. I guess you have to stand by the quality of your acts and in the case of Jim and The Kids, you have nothing to worry about as we are confident that they will continue to get more bookings by keeping performing at this level. We will only be happy to suggest you to anyone else who is looking for live bands for weddings etc.

    Cillian Geraghty, Wedding, Essex, August 2009 (band and pianist hired: The Kids and Jim Hawkins)

  • Function Central provided an excellent service. The forms and contracts were sent promptly and the FAQs on the Help & Advice page meant that I really knew what the deal was right from the off. Everybody was very friendly, helpful and professional. I couldn't have been happier with the whole thing. Extremely highly recommended!! Thank you so much for making my big day so special!!

    Sam Lowther, Wedding, Leicestershire, July 2009 (band hired: Superfuzz)

  • Function Central provided an efficient and friendly service and I would recommend them to any volunteer wishing to ‘take the pain’ out of the administration required when booking live bands for social functions at a Golf Club or similar organization.

    Mike MacNulty, Royal Epping Forest Golf Club, Essex, July 2009 (band hired: Tropical Heat)

  • Function Central was a perfect for my requirements. The site provided a great selection of live bands to choose from and allowed direct communication with the bands to establish suitability and availability. I’d recommend Function Central to anyone who is organising an event a wants a choice of great acts for wedding entertainment.

    Nick and Daniela Rae, Wedding, Sussex, July 2009 (band hired: Happy Daze)

  • We booked Penfold at very short notice. It was with your assistance that helped find a band that suited our needs. The admin was handled speedily and efficiently. This was our first visit to your agency and I can, without any hesitation, state that the service you gave was first class. I would have no hesitation in recommending you. Good luck for your and Penfolds future.

    Wedding coordinator, Wedding, Essex, July 2009 (band hired: Penfold)

  • Function Central were helpful and efficient and provided us with a good function band.

    Susie Grant, School Event, Yorkshire, July 2009 (band hired: Penfold)

  • All the arrangements made by your company were very clear and were carried out to the letter.

    Karan Fletcher, Birthday Party, Sussex, July 2009 (band hired: Tropical Heat Duo)

  • We had spent months looking for a band to hire before we came across Function Central. We were impressed with the easiness of booking and paying - 1 email and 2 telephone conversations and with how easily everything worked out. We would definitely recommend the Trunkies and Function Central to our friends and family!!!!

    Catherine Branston, Wedding Reception, North Yorkshire, July 2009 (band hired: The Trunkies)

  • In terms of Function Central, you have a good selection of live bands for hire, your website made finding the right band easy with the samples of the bands and the ability to search in different ways.  You were able to find a creative solution for us when it looked like we couldn't find an available band in our price range.  As I said, the 3 piece Penfold were brilliant - even better than we had hoped. Many thanks for all your help and please do let the band know how much we (and all the guests) appreciated them.

    Alexia Thornberry, Wedding, London, July 2009 (band hired: Penfold)

  • Function Central is a great way to find the live music you are looking for. Great communication and quick responses to any questions or information required. Have already recommended this site to friends looking for a band for their wedding! Thanks again.

    Holly Scott, Wedding, Oxfordshire, July 2009 (band hired: The Oscar Bernhardt Quintet)

  • I would like to say thank you to Function Central for making the arrangements and being so courteous and helpful, you have a wonderful team.

    Stella Brooks, Wedding, Essex, July 2009 (band hired: Tropical Heat)

  • I should also like to commend Function Central who were an excellent agency to deal with both before and after the booking.

    Terry Oakes, 60th Birthday Party, London, July 2009 (band hired: Lipstar)

  • We booked the group through Function Central who handled the booking promptly, efficiently and without fuss.

    Bernadette Leigh, Wedding, Lancashire, July 2009 (band hired: The Mod Cons)

  • Your company was extremely helpful, friendly and efficient. I will certainly recommend you to friends and will use you again without hesitation. Thank you all for your help and your contribution to a wonderful day we will always look back with great pleasure.

    Lynne Heels, Wedding, Yorkshire, July 2009 (band hired: Oasis Steel Band)

  • Function Central were efficient and helpful every step of the way with the booking and I can highly recommend them. Many thanks,

    Kate Parker, Wedding, Kent, July 2009 (band hired: Tropical Heat)

  • We hired Hudson through Function Central for our wedding, we found the booking really straightforward and the guys at the agency very helpful.

    Sarah and Phil Cleary, Wedding, Warwickshire, July 2009 (band hired: Hudson)

  • We used Function Central to book a band for our wedding this year.  They have a great list of bands for all occasions, themes, and moods.  I found them very easy to deal with - full of advice and quick to respond to my emailed questions.  This was really important as I live in Australia and couldn't get to England before the wedding to personally trial several bands.  Thanks Mike for all your help, especially for arranging demo CDs to be sent half way across the world.  Very much appreciated.  I will definitely use / recommend Function Central in the future. You really do provide a very good service.

    Erica Harmes, Wedding, Kent, June 2009 (band hired: The Fandangos)

  • Function Central were extremely helpful throughout.

    Greg Cooke, Wedding, Devon, June 2009 (band hired: Happy Daze)

  • As I only decided to do something at the last moment I was very pleased with the way Function Central processed the assignment so quickly.

    Mrs C. Russell, Garden Party, Hampshire, June 2009 (band hired: Tropical Heat)

  • […] and Function Central worked very smoothly. We got a very quick phone reply to our website query and the contract was put in place very efficiently. No quibbles. Your listing of bands was more comprehensive and useful than any other booking agency.

    Dave White, Wedding, Hertfordshire, June 2009 (band hired: Happy Daze)

  • My thanks also to Function Central through whom we booked the band - very professional out-fit and good communication. With so many other things to worry about with a wedding, Function Central took all the stress of arranging the evening's entertainment away.

    Gavin Hughes, Wedding, Bristol, June 2009 (band hired: Class of ’86)

  • We were totally thrilled with the service we received from you and even more delighted with Groove Club, they were fantastic, played a wide range of music, everyone at the ball said how amazing they were, some even thought they were playing CD when they arrived as they were so good. We have tried to re book Groove Club for our next years Summer Ball but they are already booked! A huge disappointment to us!

    Zoe Mantel, Summer Ball, Hampshire, June 2009 (band hired: Groove Club)

  • Thank you Function Central for another superb artist! Tropical Heat were fabulous, they made the party, we almost thought we were in the Caribbean!! Extremely talented and professional.

    Wedding By Design, Kent, June 2009 (band hired: Tropical Heat)

  • Your agency was very helpful and reliable, I couldn't say a bad word if I tried.

    Theres Oliver, Wedding, 18th Birthday, June 2009 (DJ hired: Adam)

  • I don’t really have any comments to make about your agency apart from the fact I found you extremely professional, friendly and courteous whenever I needed to contact you. First class service.

    Chris Jones, Wedding, Berkshire, June 2009 (band hired: King Zorg)

  • Agency was very efficient and great to keep everything simple.

    Chris Anders, Wedding, Lancashire, May 2009 (band hired: The Trunkies)

  • Thanks Mike and the team for all your help and professionalism in organising a live band for our wedding reception. As you know we lost a band very close to our wedding day only for you guys to step in to help - and what a fantastic choice in Century. Your website was really useful and easy communication and booking between us took away all the worries. Best wishes and thanks again.

    Graham and Jo, Wedding, Mid Sussex, May 2009 (band hired: Century)

  • Function Central were very helpful, no problems.

    Barry & Catherine Tilzey, Wedding, Kent, May 2009 (band hired: The Fandangos)

  • I would like to thank you for all your help in arranging for the band, Superfuzz, to play at my party on 2nd May 2009. Beverley was extremely quick and efficient in coming back to me with answers to all the queries I had. Excellent service from start to finish.

    Nicola Gibson, Joint 40th Birthday / 10th Anniversary Party, Essex, May 2009 (band hired: Superfuzz)

  • Booking through Function Central made arranging the entertainment very easy. You were very helpful with a vast choice of live bands and tribute acts to choose from. Prices were very reasonable and everything down to how many electricity sockets you need was explained. Thank you for your help, the party was one to always remember!!

    Christiane Singh, 18th Birthday Party, Lancashire, May 2009 (Blues Brothers tribute hired: Blues Brothers Souled Out)

  • Mike at Function Central was really helpful when I made my initial enquiry about the band and was really prompt with responding to my various requests for different band combinations. Everything went to plan and I was really pleased with the service.

    Sue Augu, 50th Birthday Party, Kent, May 2009 (band hired: Tropical Heat)

  • Regarding Function Central:  Very professional and efficient entertainment agency with rapid response to initial queries and good follow-through.

    Linda Taylor, 60th Birthday Party, May 2009 (band hired: Elvis Mike & a DJ)

  • The same high quality can be said for the agency too. Function Central were easy to communicate with, informative and extremely helpful. I am now at University but have recommended your agency and DJ to this year's Ball committee.

    Ben Goffin, 6th Form Ball, Lincolnshire, May 2009 (band hired: DJ)

  • Your service was professional, friendly and efficient and everything worked very smoothly.  I could not ask for more.
    Once again many thanks for helping to make my Birthday a very special occasion and I would certainly contact you again in the future and recommend you to anyone planning a celebration.

    Tania Stark, 50th Birthday Party, April 2009 (band hired: Tropical Heat)

  • Everyone commented on how great our wedding band was and the variety of songs pleased everybody.  Alistair was incredibly helpful and would certainly use Function Central again in the future.  Thanks so much for helping make our day even more special.

    Caitlin Morrison, Wedding, Surrey, April 2009 (band hired: Penfold)

  • The band were flexible about what to include on the set-list and the whole set up process with Function Central was incredibly easy. They were quick to respond to any questions and kept things straightforward and clear. We really lucked-out finding Hudson for our wedding. They couldn’t have been more ideal. Thank you so much!

    Sally Panayiotou, Wedding, Durham, April 2009 (band hired: Hudson)

  • Hi Ali, Gopal and I would like to thank you very much for providing us with DJ Sammy and Phoenix on our wedding night they went down a storm, our guests were constantly on the dance floor strutting their stuff, everybody loved the band and they sounded fantastic. So could you please pass on our personal thanks to them both for us and hope we will be able to use your services again in the near future.

    Gopal and Karen Kutwaroo, Wedding, Surrey, April 2009 (band & DJ hired: Phoenix and Sammy)

  • Dear Alastair, just a quick note of thanks after our booking of 'Abba Angels' through Function Central last weekend. The girls were great and the party went very well. I have to say I was pleased with the way my booking was dealt with....smoothly and efficiently which is not always the case!

    Julie Green, 40th Birthday Party, Kent, May 2009 (tribute band hired: Abba Angels)

  • With regards to Function Central, we had no problems at all. We went away for 6 weeks as we made the booking, but you still managed to maintain contact! Everything was very smooth on the day of our party, and our confidence in you made sure the band were one less thing to worry about!

    Adam and Jo Harris, London, 40th birthday, March 2009 (band hired: JC & The Groove Merchants)

  • Your agency was a joy to work with. The service we received was outstanding and helped to make our stressful wedding day go smoothly. Every aspect of the agency was efficient, friendly and helpful. The whole thing was 10/10.

    Daniel Barnes, Wedding, Hampshire, March 2009 (band hired: Century)

  • We would most certainly use the company again as we had a fast friendly response to our initial enquiry and would most certainly recommend friends family to use the service.

    Senga Meenagh, Funeral Lunch, Scotland, March 2009 (harpist hired: Jennifer)

  • We were looking to book a Blues Brothers Band for a retirement party, so I was extremely pleased I found Function Central.  They made everything so easy to organise. It was great to speak to someone who was friendly and helpful and there was continuous excellent customer service from the original enquiry to the event.  All bookings and payments were confirmed by e-mail and a personal phone call on the actual date. A truly professional company offering a top service, I would definitely use them again!  

    Debbie Morris, Retirement Party, Derbyshire, January 2009 (band hired: Blues Brothers Souled Out)

  • Function Central were of course entirely responsible for us finding and booking the band for our special day and made the whole search and book experience really quick and easy.  Being able to chat with you guys helped us to feel more comfortable committing to a wedding band we hadn't heard live too so thank you for that. All in all a great band sourced through a really professional booking agency that helped us to have a great wedding.  I'm just sorry it has taken me 9 months and a prompt to convey my thanks. Please pass these comments on to Penfold and wish them the very best of fortune for the future.

    Sam Wilamowski, Wedding, Suffolk, January 2009 (band hired: Penfold)

  • The level of service received from yourselves was excellent, communication was spot on and a friendly voice was always at the end of the phone.  We wouldn’t hesitate to use your company again. Many thanks.

    Kim Chapman, Christmas Party, Buckinghamshire, January 2009 (band hired: Lipstar)

  • The service I received from your company was very professional and all e-mails / questions were answered in a very timely manor.

    Geraldine Haslop, Wedding, January 2009 (band hired: Century 3-pce)

  • Big thanks of course is also due to yourself & Alistair for helping to organise the band in the first place and for taking care of things when the previous wedding band we'd hired had to pull out unexpectedly. Your professionalism was very much appreciated. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

    Andy Prince, wedding reception, Kent, December 2008 (barn dance band hired: Wraggle Taggle)

  • Exceptional service and professional approach at all times. Superb company and friendly staff.'

    Edwina Dewar, wedding reception, Warwickshire, August 2008 (DJ hired: Oli)

  • Thanks for all your help and guidance. The wedding band and DJ were fantastic and we've had so many positive comments. We will definitely be recommending you.

    Marie Scott, Wedding reception, Guildford, August 2008 (band hired: King Zorg)

  • Thank you Mike & Alistair for your invaluable help and advice. You were very patient with us even after a month of to-ing and fro-ing between different bands. Best of luck for the future.

    Sera Watkinson, Wedding reception, Cumbria, July 2008 (band hired: Penfold)

  • Just a quick note to thank you for the arrangements and for the band we hired for Saturday night. They were excellent, and everyone really enjoyed it, especially us! We didn't get a chance to thank them at the end of the night, so can you please pass on our thanks to them.

    Matthew & Sian Hewitt, Wedding, Surrey, April 2008 (band hired: Pink Flamingo)

  • Alex and the guys were absolutely brilliant when they played at our wedding reception at Highfield Park on April 12th, and they 'made' our evening: the dance floor was packed (with all ages) the entire night. Even their iPod selection was genius, and our friends are still talking about them two weeks later. So a big thank you to Function Central for a great service, and an even bigger thank you to Alex and Happy Daze, who, incidentally, would be cheap at twice the price!!

    Matt & Sarah Ayers, Wedding, April 2008 (band hired: Happy Daze)

  • Just wanted to say a huge thank you for booking our wedding band and afternoon reception music for us. They were superb and everyone really enjoyed them. They both helped to make our special day even more magical. Thank you again, Rachel Cooper (Mrs)!!!!

    Rachel Bradshaw, Wedding reception, Edgbaston, March 2008 (bands hired: London Groove Collective & the Solid Steel Trio)

  • Alistair, just wanted to thank you for all your help in organising the DJ and band for my event in Birmingham, the DJ was excellent and the band absolutely brilliant and really made the evening memorable.

    Jim McCafferty, Work party, Birmingham, December 2007 (DJ hired: Neil)

  • A friendly professional service - thanks for taking the stress out of choosing our wedding entertainment. Many thanks.

    Ed Bloomfield, Wedding reception, Bucks, August 2007 (DJ hired: Oli)

  • Thanks for the cover band guys. They were brilliant, big time. I love the Killers, and the lads renditions were ace. The camp were impressed and I got a pat on the back. Your details are up on our entertainment board, and a lot of people are asking who I went through. Hopefully we'll do business again. Really appreciate it.

    Mark Handscombe, 39 RHQ Regt, Mess Ball, Surrey, July 2007 (band hired: Century)

  • From the first point of contact, you were really friendly and helpful and incredibly patient! Thanks for bearing with us. I feel we definitely (with your help!) made the right choice hiring the Cortinas. Lovely guys and we hope to see them again on their rise to rock stardom.

    Jo Haines, Wedding reception, Essex, June 2007 (band hired: The Cortinas)

  • What can I say? Simply the most comprehensive and professional wedding entertainment agency I have ever used - great choice, value for money and expert advice. There is only one serious choice - Function Central.

    Lewis Martin, Event Coordinator, Cambridgeshire, May 2007 (band hired: Plan B)

  • You guys were great on so many levels. Personable, friendly, experienced and it really shows that you guys know your music - great selection of wedding bands, tribute acts, jazz and classical music, and all reasonably priced! Such a refreshing change!

    Sarah Jessop, Wedding co-ordinator, Mark and Angie Rider's wedding reception, Berks, April 2007 (band hired: the 45s)

  • A friendly and professional service throughout. All our enquiries were dealt with promptly and efficiently. I can't recommend you enough.

    Simon Lowther, Wedding Anniversary, Newcastle, January 2007 (band hired: The Mod Cons)

  • Fantastic DJ and a rockin' band. A very professional service throughout.

    Tim Mcaw, 40th Birthday party, Nottinghamshire, September 2006 (band hired: Superted)

  • With a last minute cancellation, disaster was very nearly upon us. Thank you for working so hard in finding a replacement band.

    Tony Rettie, Wedding reception, London, September 2006 (band hired: Wingfield)

  • Thanks so much for pointing us in the direction of Plan B. The band were outstanding and even better than we expected. You were great throughout all the planning - if only the caterers were as on the ball as you were!

    Beth and Jules King, Wedding reception, Middlesex, August 2006 (band hired: Plan B)

  • We spent ages searching for a wedding band before we found Function Central - with so many great sounding live bands for hire the decision seemed even harder, but you helped us make a choice quickly and painlessly and even the in-laws were impressed! Thanks for your expert advice and we will certainly pass on your details to family and friends should the occasion arise.

    Tom Stokes, Wedding reception, London, August 2006 (band hired: King Zorg)