Wedding bands for hire
Professional live bands for weddings playing rock, pop, funk, swing and soul music from the 50s to the 00s.
We specialise in wedding reception bands: we take over 700 wedding bookings a year, and only use the most talented and professional live wedding bands available. We have gathered together the best wedding party bands in the UK, hand picking them from the competition for their outstanding musicianship, professionalism and flexibility.
Our wedding bands cover all genres and make great entertainment for all ages, from pop/rock wedding bands playing 50s-00s hits from Little Richard to Lady Gaga to Irish wedding bands playing ceilidh and folk – we even have more unique wedding bands playing ska, latin, jive, country, steel pan and more! Function Central wedding bands look the part and are fantastic at fitting in with your event, whether your bride is wearing a white dress, a sari or a kilt!
We also have a large variety of options for live wedding music during your ceremony or wedding breakfast, including rat pack singers, jazz bands and classical musicians.
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Enquire about The In-Laws
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Super-talented all-male London 4-piece and 'ones to watch' for the future: their sensational live performances have already attracted the attention of EMI. Available with in-house DJ. |
Enquire about Plan B
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A world-class, all-male 5-8 piece band including sax, playing rock, pop & soul from the Beatles to Amy Winehouse. Plan B's previous clients include the BBC & the Beckhams! |
Enquire about Agent Smith
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Exceptional 4-piece party/wedding band from Manchester, playing retro classics to cutting edge pop and indie. One of our most popular bands in the North West! DJ service available. |
Enquire about The Fandangos
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Female-fronted 4-piece playing a wide range of 60s-00s floor-fillers – awesomely talented and amazing value for money. DJ service and acoustic sets available. |
Enquire about Rockit
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Energetic and powerful male-fronted trio playing rock and pop classics and modern dance floor fillers, whose sole commitment is to make your night one to remember! |
Enquire about The Jay Bees
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Hard hitting 6-piece Manchester based funk & soul band, recreating and refreshing the classic raw funk of the late James Brown and the J.B.’s, alongside similar artists from the same era. |
Enquire about A Girl Called Sue
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Fantastic all-round female-fronted party/wedding band from Surrey. Available as a 4-piece through to 7-piece with full brass section. Optional dinner jazz sets and/or DJ service. |
Enquire about The Cortinas
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Much in-demand 4-piece party band from Essex playing a high octane variety of rock/pop covers ranging from The Beatles through The Police and landing somewhere near Franz Ferdinand! |
Enquire about The Essentials
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Exceptionally talented female-fronted 5-piece who can work any crowd into a sweat, with a broad repertoire suitable for all ages and occasions. Optional jazz sets and DJ service. |
Enquire about The Sonics
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Hugely popular 4-piece function band featuring great male vocals, cutting-edge synth sounds and songs ranging from modern indie to classic rock – taking in soul, reggae and disco along the way. |
Enquire about The Paramounts
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Charismatic and tasteful all-male 4-piece, with pitch-perfect vocals and a catalogue of danceable hits from the Beatles and James Brown to Adele and Bruno Mars. DJ service available. |
Enquire about Rosie & The Rhythms
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Exceptionally talented and lively 5-piece female fronted soul covers band from Surrey playing the best of classic and contemporary soul and pop from Stevie Wonder to Amy Winehouse. |
Enquire about All Night Long
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Female-fronted 6-piece from London with quite possibly the largest repertoire of any function band in the UK! Optional Jazz sets & DJ service. |
Enquire about Living for The City
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Fantastic female-fronted London band playing a floor-filling selection of classic Motown, disco and a generous dollop of recent rock and pop! Brass section available. |
Enquire about Penfold
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Young, talented and super-professional male-fronted 4-piece pop/rock band, suitable for all events from classy weddings to corporate awards dinners. Brass section & acoustic sets available. |
Enquire about Radio Nation
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Quite simply the very best pro function band money can buy, Radio Nation feature some of the UK's most in-demand musicians, including a MOBO winner and international number 1 chart-topper on vocals. |
Enquire about City Heights
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Warwickshire’s most exciting male-fronted four-piece wedding and party band, playing everything from uplifting chart-toppers to time-tested classics. |
Enquire about Superted
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Lively all-male 3-piece from Liverpool who have toured with Deacon Blue and The Sugababes. Expect danceable classics from Queen to The Killers! DJ service available. |
Enquire about Baron Samedi
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An all-star fun, zesty quartet with both female and male lead vocals playing popular rock and pop covers with a unique twist (think hot club / latin / swing). Perfect as either background music or floor-filling fun. |
Enquire about Brickhouse
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Fresh and funky 4-7 piece Berkshire band with a repertoire combining the best of classic funk, soul and disco from the 60’s 70’s and 80’s with some modern hits thrown in to boot. |
Enquire about Jukebox Fury
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Sprightly 4-5 piece capturing the definitive sound of pop and rock through the decades and led by an energetic front-man who can crack the toughest crowd! |
Enquire about Dangermouse
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Energetic and accomplished rock & pop function & wedding band from Northamptonshire with powerful male lead vocals and an impressively big sound for a 3-piece! |
Enquire about Soul Purpose
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Energetic, experienced and professional 8 piece London band covering a seamless mix of smooth soul, funk, acid jazz, disco and banging dance tunes. |
Enquire about The Different Lights
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Male-fronted Liverpool 5-piece offering hits from the fifties to the present at unbelievable prices! |
Enquire about Kato
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This male-fronted London 4-piece are the icing on any wedding cake – whether you want sugary sixties hits or spicy funk and soul! |
Enquire about The Merry-Makers Steel Band (Acoustic)
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Acoustic Caribbean steel pan band available as a duo or trio. Ideal for cool background music at wedding receptions, garden parties, ceremonies and other events. |
Enquire about Strange Fruit
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Great value 3-piece Newcastle band, who've supported the Klaxons and the Turin Brakes and bagged the coveted XFM unsigned band award. Optional DJ service. |
Enquire about Happy Daze
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Hugely popular and fantastic value all-male 3-piece specializing in feel-good wedding & party classics. One of our most recommended acts! |
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Our most recommended band in the North West for 5 years running, Hudson are an all-male 3-4 piece playing everything from 50s rock & roll to last week's number one. DJ service and up to 3 requests! |
Enquire about The Files
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Versatile London based 4-pce wedding and party band formed of first rate musicians, covering a varied mix of classics from the 60s to present. |
Enquire about Soul Train
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Led by a charismatic frontman who will scoop your audience up in the palm of his hand, charm them with his wit and melt them with his voice, Soul Train recreate the glory days of soul with a first class band comprising London's top soul musicians. |
Enquire about The Jack Rabbits
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Great value, energetic 3-5 piece Cheshire function band covering a wide range of material including pop, rock, soul, funk, swing, rock and roll and jazz from the 50s right up to the present day. |
Enquire about The Shakedowns
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Spectacular 4-7 piece party band featuring male (and optional female) vocals and a road-tested repertoire of dance floor fillers, from Frank Sinatra to Cee Lo Green and Rose Royce to Lady Gaga. |
Enquire about The Cool Cats
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Professional and stylish London jazz band (4-6 piece) playing cool and unobtrusive ballads for your reception, right through to swinging jazz standards and toe-tapping funky grooves for dancing in the evening. |
Enquire about Funkadelic
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Exceptional 4-piece funk & soul band performing a wide repertoire of cool (never cheesy) pop, rock, funk & soul music from the 70’s to present day, with every song designed to keep your guests on the dance-floor all night long. |
Enquire about The Shamrock Ceilidh Band
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This outstanding traditional ceilidh band are excellent value for money. Available with or without a 'caller', well versed in Scottish and Irish dances and American country music to boot. |
Enquire about Electric Red
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From Ford Motor Cars to Roman Abramovich's birthday party, this stylish London 5-piece have taken their show all over the world. Brass section and afternoon background music available. |
Enquire about Dakota
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Dakota are the leading UK & international rock wedding band and corporate band from Kent consisting of four top session musicians. They are one of the most talented bands around with one of the most varied set lists in the business. |
Enquire about The Scarlets
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With thousands of hours' performing experience under their belts, the Scarlets are a rocking 4-piece band with both female and male lead vocals, playing classic soul, funk, pop, dance and rock hits from the sixties to the present day. |
Enquire about The Groove Addicts
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Charismatic, female-fronted Liverpool 5-8 piece whose vocal harmonies and repertoire of rock and pop classics create a wonderful atmosphere absolutely anywhere! |
Enquire about The Gypsy Tones
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Stylish and charismatic, The Gypsy Tones bring the sound of 1930's Paris crashing into the modern world of contemporary pop! Suitable for lounging or dancing. |
Enquire about Cloud Nine
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Mindbogglingly versatile Birmingham function band (4-7 piece) with male and female vocals, covering everything from The Beatles to Beyonce! DJ service available. |
Enquire about Family Affair
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Featuring up to four vocal harmonies and a 3-piece horn section, Family Affair is a London-based band capturing the true spirit of old school funk and soul legends. |
Enquire about The Buskers
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Small but perfectly formed, this dynamic duo with male vocals is an ideal choice if you’re looking for a big sound on a small budget! |
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Versatile and exciting 4 to 5-piece Liverpool band with male vocals, who play a mixed bag of pop, indie, rock and soul. Optional DJ service and Rat Pack set. |
Enquire about The Wild Nights
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Top flight 4-piece wedding/party band from Gloucestershire playing danceable anthems from the The Kings of Leon, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and many more. Acoustic duo option available. |
Enquire about The Mustangs
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Fresh, exciting and unique 4-piece playing rock & pop covers from Pixie Lott, Cee Lo Green and Sam Sparro in a mellow, yet upbeat piano jazz format. |
Enquire about The Velveteens
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One of our first-call Welsh bands: a fantastic 4-piece with male and female lead vocals playing classic rock & soul to contemporary pop & RnB. Optional DJ service and brass section. |
Enquire about The Rendezvous
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New London-based 4-piece function band with female vocals, playing the hits of the past five decades with flawless musicianship, passionate performances and professionalism. |
Enquire about (Blues Bros) The Blues Brothers Souled Out
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Winners of the coveted Tribute act of the year award, this highly entertaining duo one of the finest tributes in the North West. |
Enquire about Cerone
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Professional and versatile 4-8 piece function band from the North West, covering the very best of rock, pop, funk, soul and jazz, suitable for all events. Highly recommended! |
Enquire about The High Rollers
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4-piece female-fronted rock/pop function/wedding band from Cardiff playing 60s-00s classics from Guns n Roses to Lady Gaga. |
Enquire about The Shakers
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Outstanding female-fronted 4-piece London function band playing a danceable mixture of blues, soul, indie, funk, reggae and rock 'n' roll through the decades. Excellent value. |
Enquire about Blackjack
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Talented guitar/voice cover duo from Liverpool, playing 50s – 00s classics from the Four Tops to the Feeling. Great value for weddings, parties and corporate functions. DJ option available. |
Enquire about The Waggin’ Tails
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Dynamic, young London based Bluegrass band with a repertoire drawing on the classic bluegrass recordings of the likes of Flatt and, Bill Monroe, Del McCoury and Reno and Smiley. |
Enquire about The Slick City Jazz Stompers
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The Slick City Jazz Stompers play trad jazz in the traditional New Orleans style, perfect for foreground or background music to help create an informal and relaxed atmosphere. |
Enquire about Capital Soul
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Superb 6-piece party/wedding band from Leeds who draw on a wide repertoire of tried and tested classics. Exceptional value for a band of this quality! Optional DJ service & brass section. |
Enquire about The Merry-Makers Steel Band (Electric)
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Electric steel pan party band (quartet or quintet) playing danceable Caribbean music with the exciting sound of steel pans at its core - sure to surprise and delight! Perfect for parties, weddings and evening events and available to hire with male or female limbo dancer. |
Enquire about The Forty-Fives
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Superb Leicester based 4-piece band play a wide range of music from the 50’s to the present day. The Forty-Fives literally have something for every audience and every occasion. |
Enquire about Captain Planet
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Young, yet experienced trio, and purveyors of finest indie and rock covers. Great value for weddings & parties! |
Enquire about Wingfield
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Hip West Sussex function band Wingfield dish up a modern indie repertoire, including U2, Snow Patrol, The Killers and Razorlight, with a side serving of male-led vocal harmonies. |
Enquire about The Alley Cats
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Ultra-hip swinging trio who create a unique new twist on jazz standards and classic pop tunes alike from Frank Sinatra to The Beatles. |
Enquire about The Celtic Ceilidh Company
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The Celtic Ceilidh Company play high quality traditional Irish, Scottish and English dances with a party attitude and an emphasis on audience enjoyment and participation. A range of options are available, from a solo fiddle player to a full Ceilidh or Cajun band. |
Enquire about Barrio Latino
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Authentic Latin band with a repertoire encompassing well-known Spanish, Bolero, Rumba and Cuban classics from the Gipsy Kings to the Buenavista Social Club. |
Enquire about Electric Planet
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The hottest young rock, pop and soul band in London! 5-piece female-fronted band of talented professionals. |
Enquire about The Decades
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Flexible 5-11 piece all-singing all-dancing wedding party band from Brighton: female & male lead vocals, unrivalled musicianship and high-energy performances. Brass section available. |
Enquire about (50s) The Maltshakers
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Dressed in snappy suits and circular skirts, this young, high-energy 50s tribute band leap effortlessly from authentic rock n'roll to mellow prom-style ballads. |
Enquire about Dynamite Duke
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Dynamic, lively 5-piece line-up and a set list encompassing the Beatles to the Killers, who perform like their lives depend on it! |
Enquire about The Cover Tones
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Talented 3-piece pop rock wedding & party band from Herefordshire with both male and female lead vocals. |
Enquire about The Swing King
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Young, experienced singer of Rat Pack, jazz & swing standards whose incredible voice delivers some of the greatest songs ever written. |
Enquire about Fevertree
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Strong male lead vocals and lively four part harmonies make for a fun and professional performance from this Surrey wedding covers & party band. |
Enquire about Shotgun
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Lively 4-piece band based in Lancashire, equally comfortable playing student events as they are weddings, drawing on a varied repertoire of 60s-00s floor-fillers. |
Enquire about Spirit Of Django
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Captivating Gypsy Jazz trio with optional female vocals: a perfect mood enhancing addition to receptions and afternoon/early evening events. |
Enquire about The Blue Arrows
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A young, fresh, 4-piece party band from Essex playing well-known covers from the 60's to current chart hits, and full of musical surprises... |
Enquire about The Spooks
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Versatile Birmingham based wedding & party band turning out a veritable smorgasbord of soul, disco, rock and roll and the latest indie to keep you dancing until the wee hours. |
Enquire about Sugar Beat Band
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One of the slickest, sexiest, most entertaining bands on the circuit, delivering classic R'n'B and Rock'n'Roll of the 50s and 60s – the music of Etta James, Dinah Washington, Little Richard, Johnny Otis, Ray Charles et al - with a 21st century attitude. |
Enquire about Crossfire
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Male-fronted 4-piece indie/rock/pop outfit hailing from the West Midlands. |
Enquire about The Flavours
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Sheffield-based 5-piece band (including keyboards) playing a soulful mix of funk, soul, rock n roll and pop from Elvis and Aretha to Amy Winehouse and Duffy. Acoustic duo, trio and jazz set also available. |
Enquire about Scotch & Soda
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Scotch & Soda provide a customized repertoire chosen from over 300 songs, from a Latin Cuban feel for the long summer nights, acoustic jazz for that welcoming lounge feel or upbeat funky jazz and blues. |
Enquire about The Blue Notes
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2-3 piece acoustic covers band from Surrey playing chilled out 60s-00s rock, soul and pop classics, from Stevie Wonder to NeYo. Duo also available. |
Enquire about The Transformers
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Playing classics from the Stones to the Scissor Sisters, The Transformers are four genteel types from Bath who burst into life under the faintest glimmer of a spotlight! |
Enquire about Cagney
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Exciting, dynamic showmanship, superb musicianship and a friendly attitude: Cagney are the first-call party band on the South Coast. |
Enquire about The Vendettas
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Featuring both male & female lead vocals, jaw-dropping harmonies, and optional horn section, this highly sought-after Bristol band play danceable Motown, soul and rock & roll hits with style. |
Enquire about The Slick City Swingers
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The Slick City Swingers are one of the best compact jazz bands in the UK making it the perfect musical choice for your event. |
Enquire about Super Monkey Ball
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From older classics to modern hits, Super Monkey Ball are a lively wedding and party covers band from the West Midlands, guaranteed to impress. |
Enquire about All Time All-Stars
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Whether it's a star-studded launch party for Richard Branson or a bash for a reigning monarch, the All Time All-Stars are UK's first-call party band, and without doubt one of the most impressive live acts on the planet. |
Enquire about Panama
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Compact, versatile and great value 2 - 4 piece Sussex party & wedding band playing everything from 60s Motown to the latest chart hits. Suitable for all events! |
Enquire about The Original Bandeoke
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Be a rock star... for an evening! Instead of singing to karaoke recorded tracks, your guests get to sing with the backing of a full live band. A thrilling experience and sure to be a winner with any audience. |
Enquire about Groove Club
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Using only the highest quality, studio-recorded backing tracks for drums, bass & keyboards and incorporating live guitars and vocals, London 'hi-tech' cover duo Groove Club provide the sound of a larger band, for a fraction of the price... |
Enquire about Acoustic Connection
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Stunning acoustic renditions of classic rock, pop & soul. Pitch-perfect vocal harmonies and some fantastic guitar work from this Essex-based acoustic cover duo. |
Enquire about The Jets
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Top tier 5-piece corporate band/premium band with male & female vocals and optional brass section who have played alongside artists such as Amy Winehouse, Prince and Eminem! |

























































































