Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
If you’re more interested in the Arctic Monkeys and Aretha Franklin than Arthurian legend, you can get the dancing started at your reception with one of our fantastic Somerset wedding bands!
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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.
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.
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 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.
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!
High-energy party band mixing timeless classics and modern hits to create the ultimate soundtrack to your night.
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.
For a wedding in the South West, you can't get a more romantic backdrop than the county of Somerset. And it's not all cider and rustic charm. The city of Bath is a World Heritage Site known for its stunning Georgian architecture and Roman baths and Weston-Super-Mare is famous for its traditional seaside pier.
Our Somerset wedding bands perform a wide range of music styles, from classic rock and pop to indie, folk and modern chart hits, ensuring something for every guest.
Our ceilidh bands are ideal for barn weddings, popular in the rural landscape of Somerset. For a more modern rustic knees-up, hire an indie folk band in the mould of Mumford and Sons, think hale bales, cider and throwing some serious shapes.
Our Somerset wedding bands regularly perform at venues and locations across the county and the south west.
They play regularly at all the county's best-known venues, such as Orchardleigh Estate, The Tythe Barn, Woodlands Castle and Priston Mill.
In fact, they've rocked every corner of this idyllic, pastoral county, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Frome, Portishead, Burnham-on-Sea, Clevedon, Nailsea, Keynsham, Chard, Street, Midsomer Norton, Minehead, Wellington, Wells, Shepton Mallet, Radstock and Glastonbury.
Alongside evening entertainment, we can provide experienced Somerset wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
From singers, harpists and string quartets for the medieval Wells Cathedral to classical guitarists for elegant Georgian townhouses, we have a wide range of Somerset wedding musicians for you to choose from.
After the ceremony, hire a jazz band to create a classy, upbeat atmosphere at your drinks reception.
Once the mingling is done, take it up a notch and add a swinging, Rat Pack style vocalist.
All of our Somerset wedding bands come fully equipped with professional PA systems, instruments and lighting as standard.
This works really well for most marquee or indoor weddings. But let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests or you’re planning an outdoor or Somerset garden party, 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!
Most of our Somerset wedding bands are happy to learn and perform your first dance song, provided 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 range of function bands in Somerset, including ceilidh bands, jazz ensembles, brass bands and Latin or world music acts.
Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Somerset 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.
There are several ways to save money hiring a wedding band in Somerset 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 occasion 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 acts based in most major towns and cities across the UK.
All of our Somerset wedding bands carry public liability insurance and use PAT-tested equipment, as required by most venues.
In the unlikely event that your Somerset wedding band cannot perform, we have contingency plans in place to arrange a high-quality replacement.
At Function Central, we’re available round the clock to ensure your events runs smoothly and you have all the support you need.
Booking a Somerset wedding band with Function Central gives you access to trusted performers, secure contracts and expert support from start to finish.
We’ve gathered the best bands in the area onto one website so that you don’t have to spend hours searching the cities and villages of Somerset, leaving you more time to spend on planning your big day.
Function Central provide Somerset bands and DJs for events throughout the UK and internationally. We're the leading local wedding music booking agency, with 5 star rated customer service, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and outstanding quality.
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