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Function bands

Wedding bands Party bands Soul & Motown bands Brass bands Ceilidh & folk bands Rock & pop bands Jazz & swing bands Tribute bands Vintage bands Latin, salsa & world music

Background musicians

Guitarists Pianists Acoustic duos Steel bands Roaming bands Jazz & swing bands Wedding ceremony musicians String quartets Harpists Mariachi bands Brass bands

DJs & specialist

DJs Wedding singers Vocal groups & choirs Singing waiters Mix & mingle entertainers Unusual & alternative bands Sound limiter-friendly bands Dancers & ballerinas Circus acts & performers

Popular locations

London wedding bands Manchester wedding bands Birmingham wedding bands Liverpool wedding bands Bristol wedding bands Nottingham wedding bands Yorkshire wedding bands Essex wedding bands Kent wedding bands Surrey wedding bands All bands by location

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Party entertainment advice

Choose music and entertainment for your party or corporate event that your guests will love. Tips on working with your venue, getting the most out of a small budget, and much more!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top 10 Corporate Event Bands of 2020

Written by Mike Ausden

Booking a band for a premium event this Christmas? Check out our blue-chip boutique featuring Function Central’s Top 10 Corporate Event Bands of 2020.

How to Entertain Guests at Your Wedding Reception

Written by Mike Ausden

Planning your evening wedding reception but worrying how long you can keep guests entertained? Follow these 13 steps to keep guests partying till the wee hours.

7 East Midlands Wedding Venue Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

Whether you're dreaming of a beautiful barn wedding or an elegant country house setting with sweeping lawns, you'll find it on this list!

4 Yorkshire Wedding Venue Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

Here are our favourite wedding venues in Yorkshire and Humberside. From stadiums to stately homes, barns and castles, there's something for everyone on this list!

7 London Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

Looking to add a little musical cheer to your office Christmas party or wedding? With less than 6 weeks to go, it’s time to book the band, hire the venue, and fill the dance floor. Here are 7 live music ideas to get you started.

5 Manchester Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

Ring out the bells! With so many great acts to choose from in Manchester and the North West, we’ve got your office Christmas party sorted.

8 North West Wedding Venue Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

Romantic country houses to rugby stadiums, and barns to breweries, the North West has a plethora of unusual wedding venues, here's our pick of some of the most unique.

7 West Midland Wedding Venue Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

Searching for the perfect wedding venue in the West Midlands? Here are seven of our favourite, from Gothic mansion to rustic barn, all perfect for live music and celebration!

12 South West Wedding Venue Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

From rambling seaside houses to architecturally imposing manors, here's our pick of the best wedding venues in the South West of England.

12 South East Wedding Venue Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

Looking for your perfect South East wedding venue? From a Tudor mansion to a converted oast house, here are 12 of our favourite venues for live music and celebrations!

9 Quirky London Wedding Venue Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

From elaborate Art Nouveau to industrial East London spaces. Farms to floating venues. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Wedding songs & playlists

Wedding song ideas, from the processional through to the last dance, as well as seasonal and themed playlists.

Advice for musicians

Our advice on setting up a band or solo act, developing promo and getting gigs. Plus, tips for musician on teaching, writing and gear.

Wedding entertainment advice

From song ideas to budgeting to supplier recommendations. Everything you need to know to put on the wedding party of the century!

Latest news

Read the latest news... plus we report back from the biggest events of the year featuring Function Central acts, from Christmas parties, summer balls, conferences and more.

Real weddings

Function Central's wedding clients share the highlights and pictures of their big day with us, give their planning advice, share their supplier tips, pictures and more!

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