Function bands
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Function bands
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Hire an incredible wedding band in Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth – Function Central brings you the most talented bands in the area, playing all your favourite music.
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The best rock and pop party band on the south coast, featuring male lead vocals and playing party anthems by The Beatles, Chic, Queen, Harry Styles and more – guaranteed to have everybody on their feet! Available with DJ service.
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.
Youthful, charismatic new 4-piece, channelling rock, dance, hip-hop and soul influences. This band get phenomenal reviews and are legends at filling dancefloors. Highly recommended!
Amp up your party with Rockit: a sensational party band with a huge catalogue of rock, indie and pop floor-fillers from Chuck Berry and The Beatles to Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran.
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.
Turbo-charged Locomove earn top reviews on Function Central, and excel at reading the dancefloor—like a live DJ, but with even more energy! Whether you're into modern or retro rock and pop, the band play all the bangers you and your guests actually want to hear.
Mojo Brass are a funky, punchy brass powerhouse made up of the UK's best up-and-coming sax players, trumpeters and drummer. Their track list blends rarer grooves with mainstream crowd-pleasers.
Sensational all-male rock and pop trio who never fail to get their audiences jumping and singing along to the biggest tunes of the last 60 years. Elvis, The Stones, Bowie, Oasis: they’re all there!
Infectiously energetic and spirited pop, soul and Motown band featuring sax and two extraordinary vocal talents – guaranteed to get your guests dancing. Chose between male or female vocals or both.
Live DJ band featuring soulful female vocals and soaring sax solos, and playing all your favourite tunes from 80s anthems through to this year's bangers.
High-energy corporate and wedding band, playing crowd-rousing pop, rock, dance, funk and soul music from the 1960s to the present day. Client list includes Audi and Nintendo.
Supereight combine outrageously talented vocalists, session-standard instrumentalists, a punchy brass section, and a dancefloor-friendly song list of soul, garage, funk and hip-hop.
Knock-out party band featuring members who have recorded and performed at Abbey Road and Glastonbury and playing some of the biggest soul and pop floor-fillers of all time.
Electrifying and glamorous, this dynamic group delivers decades of club classics—90s House, Disco, Drum & Bass, and EDM—infused with the wild energy of 1970s nightlife.
Fun, high energy party and wedding band with a frontman skilled at working a crowd and around eight hours' worth of danceable party anthems from all eras at their disposal.
Festival-hardened 4-piece playing unique, folksy covers of classic and contemporary party tunes. Enormous song list and a favourite at barn weddings!
Expect outstanding musicianship from players at the very top of their game, performing the best of old skool and newest anthems from R&B, club classics, garage, pop, soul and motown. Highly recommended for all types of event!
Max out on soul and sophistication with Soul Club, a high energy show band comprising musicians who have toured with Stormzy and Dua Lipa. Expect stunning vocals and unparalleled musicianship.
This smooth sax & DJ duo are masters at igniting dance floors, with a diverse music collection spanning funky '70s vibes, '80s chart-toppers, '90s hip-hop anthems, and the latest hits.
Think style, glitz and confidence - and every special request met - Seren have the thing that makes dance floors jump and feet frantically tap (even the feet of the tough-to-impress guests)
Since 2008 we've provided bands and musicians for thousands of wedding receptions throughout Hampshire, from Andover to Aldershot.
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Function Central offers the best Hampshire wedding bands for hire, connecting you with top professional live wedding bands in Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth to keep your wedding party buzzing with your favourite music.
Whether you want rock and pop party bands playing chart hits from the 1950s to the present day, or laid-back jazz groups, we can provide you with the very best. Our Hampshire bands for hire can adapt to fit your event perfectly by adding or subtracting members and playing your special song.
We'll also match any price you are quoted by another agency.
Function Central makes it easy to choose the perfect Hampshire wedding band for your big day with expert personalised advice on live wedding music options, tailored recommendations, and support throughout the booking process.
Give us a call on 0333 242 0560 or send us a message and we’ll be more than happy to suggest suitable acts.
We also have a list of questions worth considering when booking your wedding band.
Our Hampshire wedding bands play a wide variety of live music genres — from upbeat rock, pop and soul to classic chart hits and dancefloor favourites that keep guests of all ages entertained.
You’ll hear music designed to keep everyone on the dancefloor and appeal to all ages.
Our bands cover artists form The Beatles, Elvis, Queen, Prince and Oasis to Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and Dua Lipa.
Most Hampshire wedding bands are happy to learn and perform your chosen first dance song live on the day, as long as it fits their style and they have enough notice to prepare it.
Check the band’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.
Yes, all our Hampshire wedding bands bring their own professional sound system, microphones, amplifiers and lighting equipment as part of your live band booking, so they’re fully self‑contained for most wedding venues.
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 act's individual profile for more details and optional add-ons to enhance the show!
Yes, all our wedding bands are fully insured and use PAT-tested equipment.
If your wedding venue in Hampshire has a sound limiter, most professional live bands can adapt their setup and performance to comply with noise restrictions while still keeping your reception lively.
The first thing you need to do is find out the sound limiter's threshold in decibels. If it's set to a threshold below 95 decibels, let us know immediately, as some bands will struggle to keep within this range. Some bands will be able to substitute live drums for electronic drums, which will bring down the overall level of the band.
If the threshold is in the range of 80-85dB, things can get a little more tricky. In this instance you may need to book a duo or acoustic set-up.
If a band member becomes unavailable before your wedding, your Hampshire wedding band will arrange a fully-rehearsed substitute musician, so your event goes ahead without compromise.
In the unlikely case the entire band is unable to perform, we’ll work hard to find a replacement band (in a similar genre and price range) from our network of Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire or Berkshire wedding bands, musicians and DJs.
During a Hampshire wedding band’s breaks at your reception, the music usually continues with either a pre‑recorded party songs playlist from the band or one you choose, keeping the party atmosphere alive while the musicians rest between live sets.
Yes, Function Central can also provide talented Hampshire wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding banquet, from elegant harpists and string quartets to jazz bands and acoustic duos to suit every part of your big day.
An acoustic duo is a fantastic warm-up for the main act, whilst steel pan bands are ideal for garden receptions.
Yes, we can provide a wide range of other types of function bands in Hampshire, from lively ceilidh, jazz and brass bands to steel pan and world music groups, perfect for adding unique live entertainment to your wedding or event.
For even more off-beat wedding music ideas, see our alternative wedding bands section.
Our Hampshire wedding bands perform at venues and events across the whole county — from Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester to Basingstoke, Fareham, Eastleigh and beyond — so we can provide live music for your wedding wherever you’re getting married in Hampshire.
Whether your preference is Craig David, Foxes, Matt Cardle, Aqualung or Wildchild, there is plenty of musical heritage and variety to enjoy in the rich, royal history of Hampshire. Our wedding bands love to channel that past and put on a great show at any reception across the heaths, woods and chalky downs of Hampshire.
So far, they have performed at venues throughout Hampshire, including Cain Manor, The Departure Lounge, Audley Woods Hotel, Tournerbury, Guildford Manor Hotel, The Potters Heron, Rhinefield House, Highfield Park and The Mill House Hotel.
Our wedding bands comprehensively cover the county, performing in Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Gosport, Farnborough, Aldershot, Horndean, Winchester, Havant, Fareham, Andover, Fleet, Totton, Hedge End, Stubbington, Hythe, New Milton, Emsworth, Alton, Romsey, and the Isle of Wight.
They will also travel UK wide and internationally.
To save money when hiring a wedding band in Hampshire, consider booking a local act, choosing a smaller band line-up, and taking advantage of mid‑week or off‑peak dates when bands often offer more competitive rates:
Read our top tips on how to save money on your wedding band for more ideas.
Our Hampshire brides and grooms tell us why they chose their wedding band and how live music made their evening party. Read more local wedding stories on our blog.
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Function Central provide the best Hampshire bands, DJs and entertainers for events in the UK and internationally. We are the leading local wedding music booking agency and offer 5 star customer service, competitive rates, secure contracts and a 24/7 emergency support line.
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