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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.
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.
Posted by Kat Dadswell
Rebecca at The New Black Studio created a tropical gala dinner for 650 people at The London Hilton on Park Lane, and chose Upbeat to create a party atmosphere.
Party Up are the resident band for Supper Freak, an immersive dining event held at The Bloomsbury Ballroom celebrating classic funk and soul music.
Cassie chose the unbeatable Party Up to play at the classy London soirée she planned for Connect Plus Service's 10th Anniversary on The River Thames.
Rockit were the band of choice for The RAC's #OrangeHeroes Awards Ceremony at Resorts World Birmingham, and the night really went off with a bang!
The grandeur of The British Library was the backdrop for The London Book Festival Awards to which guitarist Andres G provided elegant accompaniment.
Val hired top-rated soul band Party Up for the second year in a row for the annual Sky Christmas Party at The Gem Bar in London and loved them even more than ever before!
Ian and Lou held a Caribbean themed party to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, and chose The Merry-Makers Steel Band to help create the perfect party atmosphere!
GSMA (Groupe Speciale Mobile Association), held their office Christmas Party at exclusive London venue The Yacht. Rockit helped the staff celebrate into the wee hours!
Richard celebrated his 70th birthday party at home in Lancashire with friends, family and a vintage bottle of Petrus! One of Function Central's most in-demand guitarists Richard James, played a mixture of background classical, pop and jazz.
Suzanne Lehrer threw a fun and relaxed party at Cecil Sharp House for son Alexander's Bar Mitzvah. Function Central's very own Hava Tequila played klezmer music and jazz for dancing, conga lines and the traditional chair dance!
Spirits were high aboard the Salient Cruise Boat, as Midnight Blue kept guests enthralled all the way down the River Thames, and even did some impromtu jamming when a guest joined them onstage.
Insider Publishing, a financial publisher, hosted a conference at Merchant Taylor's Hall in London. A networking drinks reception capped off the event, with jazz music provided by London jazz trio Midnight Swing. Kelly Stewart, the events coordinator from Insider Publishing, gave us the low-down.
Karen hired London party band Rockit to help celebrate her 50th birthday in a marquee in her garden. The theme was "festival fun", with face-painting, funky lighting and magic!
Jamie celebrated his 40th birthday at high altitude with a meal for friends and family at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard. He booked London harpist Sioban Marie to provide background music in a variety of styles including Thai and Scottish music.
Linda and David celebrated their Ruby Wedding Anniversary Party in true golden oldie style, surrounded by all their friends and favourite music. Rat Pack singer Fly Me To The Moon "did it his way" and took guests back to the 1950s with his dulcet tones!
Michelle and her guests relaxed in true Caribbean style at her son Stanley's baptism party, complete with a bouncy castle and barbeque. The Merry-Maker's Steel Band provided a fantastic duo, who kept all ages thoroughly entertained and chilled-out.
The London South Bank University radiography students let their hair down at their good-time themed Summer Ball. Pop Rockers The Confidentials worked the crowd and created the perfect party atmosphere!
Vintage singer Marie M entertained guests at Simba and Christiana's engagement party in Greenwich, alongside Zulu Dancers and male models!
Our most popular band in the North West Agent Smith brought out the party animal in every guest at the 9th ECC UK Annual Veterinary Congress in The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, North Yorkshire!
One of our most popular 5-piece party bands in the South East, Beat Club, were booked for the Headmistress's leaving party at Stormont School, Potters Bar. They provided an upbeat night of dancefloor action with their carefully chosen repertoire of pop and soul tunes.
Gallagher Bassett, insurance administrators, hosted their annual Christmas bash at The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel in London and booked 3-piece party band Blue Suede Shoes to entertain 80 staff members.
Downtown Underground, our top pop, soul & funk band in the North West, played for Katie & Mickey's wedding last summer at Accrington Town Hall. Harry from the band reports from backstage.
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