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Newcastle wedding bands

Function Central's local wedding bands in Newcastle are the best in Toon! Whether you’re looking for a guitarist for a get together, a string quartet for a ceremony or a barn dance band for a Bar Mitzvah, we've got the perfect band for every occasion.

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The Echoes

  • 3
  • (30)

Great value party and wedding band in the North East who've supported The Klaxons and Turin Brakes and bagged the coveted XFM unsigned band award. Large rock and pop song list spanning seven decades of covers! DJ service available.

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from£1,350

Flare DJ Band

  • 2
  • (27)

The ultimate celebration energy - a vibrant, youthful duo bringing together years of experience entertaining at weddings, parties, festivals, and various functions with their dynamic performances.

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from£1,450

The Graduates

  • 4
  • (17)

Impressive male-fronted rock and pop wedding covers band from the North East. Book the band with female vocalist, brass section, DJ service or acoustic afternoon sets.

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from£1,045

Revolution

  • 3
  • (24)

Fun, energetic 3-piece band providing top tunes to top people at weddings, functions and parties throughout the North East.

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from£1,815

Manhattan

  • 5-10
  • (84)

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.

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from£1,180

Agent Smith

  • 4-6
  • (228)

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.

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from£1,995

Downtown Underground

  • 6-7
  • (122)

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.

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from£985

Skylight

  • 3
  • (99)

Powerful party and wedding band, ready to get your party rocking! The band have a diverse songlist which will surprise, delight and keep your guests dancing and singing along.

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from£880

The Aviators

  • 3-4
  • (43)

With a repertoire spanning six decades, this dynamic party band sings everything from Fleetwood Mac to Daft Punk, promising a hassle-free, all-inclusive celebration with top-notch PA and lighting.

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from£1,120

The Different Lights

  • 4
  • (112)

Outstanding wedding band playing chart, indie, rock anthems and Britpop and featuring guitars, keyboards and vocal harmonies for a big, versatile sound!

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from£1,185

The Vendettas

  • 4-5
  • (70)

Exciting female-fronted wedding band playing the biggest party hits, from modern pop, 80s and 90s, disco/funk to rock, Motown and soul. The band have performed at Glastonbury and Edinburgh festival.

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from£995

Hudson

  • 3
  • (163)

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.

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from£1,325

Century

  • 4-5
  • (60)

With joint female and male lead vocals and a backing band of unrivalled funkmeisters, Century put on a fun, rip-roaring show that your guests will never forget.

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The Beat Kings

  • 3
  • (36)

Experienced East Midlands wedding and party band with a massive playlist of rock, pop, reggae and soul, from Bob Marley to Bruno Mars. Afternoon acoustic sets and DJ service also available.

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from£1,215

Mastersound

  • 4-7
  • (79)

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.

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from£1,845

Soul Motion

  • 8
  • (32)

Comprising eight seasoned musicians with a wealth of experience behind them, Soul Motion deliver a knockout show for your special event, whether it is a wedding, corporate function, birthday party or festival. Weekday discounts available.

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from£995

The Alternatives

  • 4
  • (51)

Guitar-led wedding and party band playing infectious renditions of all your favourite party hits, The Alternatives will have you singing along until closing time!

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from£1,230

The Suit Ups

  • 5-6
  • (17)

Energetic and experienced five-piece covering pop, rock, soul, and Motown hits from the 60s to today to keep the dance floor packed all night long.

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The Flavours

  • 4-8
  • (25)

The Flavours energise any event with chart-topping hits, soulful classics, and good time vibes, offering acoustic sets, DJ services, and a personalised playlist to keep the party going!

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Gallery

  • 4
  • (49)

Fresh-faced, high-energy 4-piece band featuring both male and female vocals and playing all of the nation's favourite dance floor fillers – from The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and Blondie to George Michael, Dua Lipa, and The Arctic Monkeys.


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Guide to booking wedding & function bands in Newcastle

What styles of music do your Newcastle wedding bands play?

Our live wedding bands in Newcastle play all the songs you love – from classics by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder to the latest chart topper by Taylor Swift.

They can even learn a special song for your first dance.

Our local ceilidh bands make great entertainment for family events as do swing bands, soul bands and even steel bands.

Do all your wedding bands bring their own sound and lighting equipment?

All our bands 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.

Let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests, so we can check whether the act’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!

Can your wedding bands learn a special song for our first dance?

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.

Can you also provide Newcastle wedding musicians for our ceremony or drinks reception?

Wedding music isn’t just about the final party.

If you're looking for background music to accompany your drinks reception or meal, try our jazz bands, acoustic musicians or singers.

If you're after Newcastle wedding musicians for the bridal entrance, exit or the signing of the register, our harpists or string quartets are a popular choice to make those moments extra special.

Where in the Newcastle area do your wedding bands perform?

With a history of party-starting and a record of producing bands such as Maximo Park, Roxy Music and Lighthouse Family, music is at the heart of any celebration in Newcastle.

Our bands love to contribute to the party atmosphere as venues as varied as Northside Farm, The Biscuit Factory, As You Like It, The Vermont Hotel, Beamish Hall, The Parlour at Blagdon, Lumley Castle and The Grand Hotel.

Our wedding bands are available to play anywhere in the city and the North East, including Sunderland, Gateshead, South Shields, Tynemouth, Washington, Wallsend, Jarrow, Longbenton, Whitley Bay, Hebburn, Whickham, Ryton, Blaydon, Houghton-Le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, Wideopen, Fence Houses, Rowlands Gill, Throckley, Annitsford, Whitburn and Cleadon.

Can you provide other genres of function bands in the Newcastle area, such as ceilidh, steel pan or jazz bands?

We love it when people get creative with their wedding themes and music.

Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Newcastle function band.

It's also worth browsing our soul bands, ceilidh bands and latin & world music bands.

For even more offbeat ideas, see our alternative bands section.

How can we save money on our wedding band?

You won’t have to have a budget buffet if you hire a band in Newcastle and the North East from Function Central: our price promise takes the sting out of entertainment, leaving you with plenty left over for drinks and dresses, and no financial dire straits.

Get more for your money by booking a jazz band in Newcastle to play throughout your day, from welcoming your guests to the ceremony to getting the dancing started at your reception.

We have live wedding music for every venue, including Beamish Hall, Seaham Hall & Serenity Spa and Jesmond Dene House.

Why book a Newcastle wedding band from Function Central?

We only use the most exciting, professional and reliable bands for hire in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the surrounding areas.

Function Central are live music experts and can find the perfect band for your event, whether you’re looking for a guitarist for a get together, a string quartet for a ceremony or a festival band for a Bar Mitzvah.

We take the hassle out of hiring wedding bands so that you can relax and enjoy your day!


The best live wedding music bands in Newcastle and UK wide

Function Central are a leading Newcastle wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our local bands and DJs are available for events throughout the UK and internationally.

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