Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire the best wedding bands in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area. Handpicked from the competition, our bands perform everything from rock, pop and soul bands to folk, salsa and ceilidh.
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With no less than three vocalists in the band, The Crossfades serve up the best vintage and modern rock, pop and indie covers with a side of crowd-pleasing charm.
Danceable, piano-led pop and soul band from the West Midlands, with both female and male lead vocals and a song list of danceable rock, soul and pop anthems from Chuck Berry to Adele.
Energetic new 3-piece party band playing old school hits and modern pop covers from Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner to Abba and the Backstreet Boys – guaranteed to keep guests on the dance floor all night long.
Energetic party band playing crowd-rousing anthems by Huey Lewis, The Killers, Oasis, Lady Gaga, The Weekend and more!
Funk & soul party band in the South West featuring male lead vocals and a fantastic rhythm section and horns. Grand Central play uptempo, soulful tunes, from James Brown to David Bowie. Available with a two-piece horn section.
Energetic female-fronted soul and pop party band, playing the very best party music that’s guaranteed to pack your dance floor. Extra singers, brass section, and DJ service available.
A sassy, classy, badass party band with 10 years experience playing the live music scene in the South West. The band features both male and female lead vocals, with DJ services and acoustic sets also available.
Authentic and high-energy indie rock 3-piece, playing a selection of the coolest tunes from the last few decades, from classic rock to Britpop bangers and the latest indie pop.
Infectious 4-piece fusing soul, pop and rock band with silky-smooth lead vocals and dancefloor-filling classics.
Vibrant 5-piece party band featuring sax, and covering a diverse range of genres, from rock and pop, to disco, country and blues.
From a dynamic 5-piece to an explosive 10-piece, this versatile band covers a real mix of genres—from rock and indie classics to reggae and modern hits—delivering electrifying performances that transform any event.
Crowd-rousing function band playing classic danceable pop hits as well as rock and jazz. Additional brass players and afternoon duo performances also available.
Top-flight wedding band performing vintage rock by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Van Morrison as well as the odd modern indie anthem! Acoustic duo and DJ option available.
Performing all your favourite hits in their unique party, festival style, The Bright Lights provide an energetic and eclectic mix of good fun party songs with a upbeat acoustic folk/country influenced sound.
Unique party band and winners of the TWIA Wedding Awards (South East Bands category). Featuring male and female vocals and playing retro classics and rock'n'roll through to 80s funk, 90s R&B and quirky takes on modern chart.
Playing authentic NOLA Mardi Gras tunes as well their own brassy takes on your favourite songs from funk and jazz to pop and R&B, Hot Riffs Brass Band bring an infectious energy and New Orleans spirit to your event.
Upbeat and rousing new folk-infused acoustic pop band with joint male and female vocals – ideal for vintage and festival fans alike! The band have won plaudits from modern folk hero Seth Lakeman, as well as featured on the BBC.
Get ready for an electrifying night with the UK’s premier 3-piece pop and rock band, delivering unforgettable live shows with cutting-edge technology and bespoke setlists.
High-energy and effortlessly stylish, this DJ and vocalist duo deliver feel-good sets blending house, commercial dance, pop, and reimagined party classics to keep the dancefloor buzzing all night.
Party down with Party Up, the slickest soul, funk and R&B band in the South East! Featuring sax and up to three stunning vocalists, the band count Sky, Cadburys and Emma Thompson among their regular clients.
Our Gloucestershire wedding bands perform a wide range of music styles, from classic soul and rock to modern pop and party anthems, so there’s something for every guest.
Whether you want a swing band, Elvis tribute act or barn dance band, we can help you find just the right Gloucestershire wedding band to make your event perfect.
For a dance-along soundtrack for your reception, how about a hiring a soul band?
If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, or to accompany your wedding ceremony, how about a jazz band, steel band or Rat Pack tribute?
They can adapt to fit your budget, too, adding members for a fuller sound or playing to a backing track to reduce their fees.
Our Gloucestershire wedding bands regularly perform at venues and locations across the county, from castles and country houses to hotels and private estates.
They've performed at some of the best-known in the county, including Berkeley Castle, Calcot Manor, Charingworth Manor, the Cotswold House Hotel, Westonbirt Arboretum and Clearwell Castle.
They've also performed in most of the best known towns and villages, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Kingswood, Filton, Stroud, Yate, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Frampton Cotterell, Dursley, Innsworth, Bishop's Cleeve, Downend, Thornbury, Cinderford, Lydney, Nailsworth, Staple Hill, Stonehouse and Chalford.
Alongside evening reception entertainment, we can provide talented Gloucestershire wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
This listing page is dedicated to bands, but we also have a vast selection of Gloucestershire wedding musicians for ceremonies and receptions, from classical wedding musicians such as solo harpists, pianists and guitarists to string quartets and wedding singers.
All our Gloucestershire wedding bands come fully equipped with professional PA systems, instruments and lighting as standard.
This works really well for most marquee or indoor weddings receptions.
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 act's individual profile for more details and optional add-ons to enhance the show!
Most of our Gloucestershire wedding bands are happy to learn and perform your first dance song, as long as it suits their line-up and style.
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.
We offer a wide variety of function bands in Gloucestershire, including ceilidh bands, jazz ensembles, brass bands and steel pan groups.
Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Gloucestershire function band.
It's also worth browsing our soul bands, ceilidh bands and latin & world music bands.
For even more offbeat wedding music ideas, see our alternative wedding section.
There are several ways to reduce the cost of hiring a wedding band in Gloucestershire without compromising on quality.
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 your 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.
All of our Gloucestershire wedding bands carry public liability insurance and use PAT-tested equipment, as required by most venues.
In the unlikely event that your Gloucestershire wedding band cannot perform, we have contingency plans in place to arrange a high-quality replacement.
As an agency we provide round the clock service so you can rest assured we’ll provide a replacement on time to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Booking a Gloucestershire wedding band with Function Central gives you access to trusted performers, secure contracts and expert support throughout the process.
We’ve gathered the best bands in the area onto one website so that you don’t have to spend hours searching locally, leaving you more time to spend on planning your dream wedding!
Function Central are a leading Gloucestershire wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our performers are the best available and can be booked for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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