Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire the very best wedding bands in Derbyshire and the surrounding area, from the UK's leading entertainment agency! Select your perfect wedding entertainment from our roster of professional bands, musicians and DJs.
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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! Background acoustic duo sets, DJ service & winter discounts available.
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. DJ service and jazz/acoustic afternoon music available.
Combining slick production with exceptional musical talent, these party-starters are a cut above the rest when it comes to an unforgettable night of music!
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. Acoustic set and singer waiter option available.
Outstanding party band playing chart, indie, rock anthems and Britpop and featuring guitars, keyboards and vocal harmonies for a big, versatile sound! Laptop DJ service available, as well as acoustic guitar or solo cocktail piano sets for your afternoon reception.
Young and animated brass band with an extensive song list of floor-fillers and an incredible frontman/vocalist. This groundbreaking group have performed for royalty and offer the perfect alternative entertainment for your wedding or event!
Skylight are a powerful trio, ready to get your party rocking! With a diverse songlist which will surprise, delight and keep your guests dancing and singing along.
Popular, energetic 5 or 6-piece wedding band featuring male vocals and first rate musicians. Afternoon acoustic jazz & swing sets and DJ service available.
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. DJ service, extra musicians and acoustic sets for your drinks reception or meal also available.
High energy party band with a big sound that’s perfect for weddings, parties and corporate events. They feature superb male vocals and sax, but also offer stripped-back line ups, afternoon acoustic or jazz sets, stage hire and DJ service.
Lively female-fronted wedding function band with a huge repertoire of party classics and appearances at Glastonbury and Edinburgh festival to their name. Optional extras include sax or acoustic background sets for drinks or dinner. DJ service available.
Take your event the full distance and let East River carry you away with all your favourite tunes late into the night! Acoustic background sets also available.
Quirky vintage swing band with a fantastic female lead putting a retro take on modern songs like Get Lucky, Uptown Funk and Billie Jean. Additional musicians, acoustic jazz sets and laptop DJ service available.
Phenomenally popular North West wedding and function band, 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. DJ service, trumpet, sax and female vocalist available.
A Cheshire-based covers band who regularly play at weddings and events all over the UK and Europe with an eclectic repertoire spanning the last five decades.
Perform a varied mix of timeless and current classics guaranteed to get you and your guests celebrating all throughout the festivities!
Guitar-led 3-piece playing infectious renditions of all your favourite party hits, The Alternatives will have you singing along until closing time!
Top wedding & party band with male and female vocals as well as sax! Acoustic sets and DJ service available.
Fun and friendly band fully armed with high energy party tunes and years of experience on the function and wedding circuit
Energetic indie rock band playing everything from Kings of Leon and Foo Fighters to AC/DC and Guns 'n' Roses. Also available with keyboards and female backing vocalists.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a romantic wedding requires a great soundtrack, but with so many styles to choose from, where should you start?
To get everyone on the dancefloor, hire a Derbyshire wedding band playing classics by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and current chart hits, and for a quieter, sit-down event, try a wedding singer/Rat Pack tribute act to create a cool and glamorous atmosphere.
For a cosmopolitan audience, how about a Latin band, a salsa band or a Caribbean steel band?
We supply live wedding music to fit every pocket, and
our local bands can adapt their sound to fit your venue
perfectly – whether you’re having a grand opening at a theatre or a
wedding reception in a shoebox.
What's more, if you find a wedding band
on another agency, we will match their price, leaving plenty of your
budget left over for the rest of your plans.
All our bands for weddings 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. But let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests, so we can check whether the band’s system is large enough.
Most bands will also bring lighting for both the stage and dancefloor. Check the band's individual profile for more details and optional add-ons to enhance the show!
Most bands will be happy to learn and perform your first dance request – provided they think they can arrange it for their line-up and do it justice!
Check the act’s profile to see what they can offer and if they can’t do it live, they could just play it through their PA system using Spotify or an mp3 player.
For a wedding in Derbyshire, you’ll want musicians fit to play at Pemberley and entertain Mr Darcy!
We can supply classical Derbyshire wedding musicians
for your ceremony and exciting cover bands and party bands for your
evening reception.
Choose from a huge range of bands, who have been hand picked from the competition for their professionalism and talent.
Our Derbyshire wedding bands have played at a host of classic
Derbyshire wedding venues, including Chatsworth, Bolsover Castle,
Tissington Hall, Heaton House Farm and Donnington Park.
They've also pitched up at most of the towns across the county, including Derby, Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Belper, Dronfield, Buxton, Ripley, Staveley, Glossop, Heanor, Bolsover, Eckington, Shirebrook, Matlock, New Mills, Killamarsh, South Normanton and Clay Cross.
We love it when people get creative with their wedding themes and music they want on their special day.
Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Derbyshire function band.
It's also worth browsing our wedding soul bands, ceilidh bands and latin & world music bands.
For even more offbeat music ideas, see our alternative wedding bands section.
Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your wedding band can provide this – it'll save you additional costs, such as travel.
If you haven't yet set a date, consider booking a midweek or winter celebration to take advantage of the most competitive rates.
Always consider hiring a band from your local area, to save on travel and accommodation costs. We have bands based in most major towns and cities across the UK.
Function Central are a leading wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our Derbyshire entertainers are available for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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