Function Central Blog

53 Epic Party Songs To Fill Your Dancefloor

By Kat Dadswell & Dan Golding

We've scoured our bands' set lists for the biggest party tunes through the decades.

Live Music & Your Venue: 10 Things You Need to Check

Written by Mike Ausden

Before you put down the deposit on your venue, here are 10 questions we recommend asking your venue to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Teaching Music Online – A Complete Guide

Written by Jack Miller

Find out how to transition to virtual music lessons, from choosing the right platform to organising your diary.

How to Plan an Office Christmas Party for Your Company - 5 Tips

Written by Mike Ausden

Our tips for putting on an office Christmas party your employees will remember for the right reasons – from booking the venue, to arranging the catering and choosing the entertainment.

Virtual Gigs, Second Jobs & Mindfulness: How Musicians Are Surviving The Pandemic

By Kat Dadswell & Mike Ausden

With venues closed and most live shows postponed, the UK's gigging musicians have had to adapt and diversify in order to make ends meet.

30 Wedding Ceremony Song Ideas – from Entrance to Exit

Written by Clem Westwood

We've sifted through 1000s of wedding ceremony song ideas so you don't have to! Here are our favourite suggestions for the entrance, signing of the register and exit.

7 Live Music Ideas for a Late Summer Garden Party

Written by Hannah Higham

With social-distancing a little easier to maintain outdoors, why not host an outdoor event or garden party with live music? Most of our acoustic acts are able to play without electricity, avoiding the need to enter your home at all.

How to Start a Function Band and Get Paid Work!

We help over 600 bands, musicians or DJs find work at thousands of private weddings and functions every year – but who are these artists, and how did they get the job?

44 Last Dance Song Ideas

By Kat Dadswell

Make the most of the last few moments of your big day with an epic closing number. We've put together a list of the best last dance songs ever so you don't have to!

How to Plan an Event – Ideas & Tips

by Hajar Woodland

Whether you’re organising a surprise birthday party or an end-of-year staff social, successful events require great planning and attention to memorable details, from the food to the entertainment.

5 Reasons to Book a Steel Drum Band this Summer

Written by Mike Ausden

Steel drum bands bring a fun, carnival atmosphere to garden parties and outdoor events – they're also weather-proof and electricity-free! Here are 5 reasons to book one, plus our top Caribbean song ideas.

17 Father-Daughter Dance Song Ideas for Your Wedding

Written by Kat Dadswell

Get on the dancefloor with your dad! From slower ballads to fun, upbeat songs, there's a father-daughter dance for everyone.

Live Band, DJ or Playlist for Your Wedding Reception?

Written by Mike Ausden

Do you opt for a DJ who can respond to all manner of requests, the cheap-and-cheerful iPhone playlist option, or the unique experience of a live band? Here are a few things to consider.

How to Live Stream Your Own Gigs

By Kat Dadswell

With live gigs cancelled indefinitely, streaming is now the only way to reach your fans and promote your music in a safe, accessible and cost effective way.

3 Brass Oompah Bands For Your Oktoberfest Party

Written by Mike Ausden

The joyous, beer-swigging marathon that is Oktoberfest isn't complete without a brass oompah band belting out Ein Prosit. Here our favourite three London-based bands for hire, plus our favourite drinking songs to soundtrack the day.

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