Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire one of our South West wedding bands and dance the night away to rock, pop, indie, soul and Motown music.
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The Crossfades serve up the best vintage and modern rock, pop and indie covers with a side of crowd-pleasing charm. Keyboardist, DJ service and solo acoustic set available.
Authentic and high-energy indie rock 3-piece from Devon, playing a selection of the coolest tunes from the last few decades, from classic rock to Britpop bangers and the latest indie pop.
A sassy, classy, bad ass party band with 10 years experience playing the live music scene in the South West. DJ services and acoustic sets also available.
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.
Fun and totally unique party band with male and female vocals, playing retro swing, vintage jive and rock'n'roll through to 80s funk, 90s R&B and quirky takes on modern chart.
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 Bruno Mars. Available with a two-piece horn section.
Night Moves are a dynamic 4-piece party band of the highest quality. With 4 vocals, superb harmonies, and their high energy, you can guarantee this band will have the dance floor PACKED for your event all night long!
Youthful, charismatic new 4-piece, channelling rock, dance, hip-hop and soul influences. The band have caught the attention of a major label – catch them now while rates are low!
High energy, rock-oriented 4-piece, playing everything from Elvis and The Kinks to Oasis and The Arctic Monkeys, with a few funkier songs thrown in for good measure.
Picture American Pie, The Girl Next Door, Road Trip and every other American classic that features a 'typical American party' - High School Days capture this early 2000's American party scene to a tee with their tried and tested pop-punk set list that will kick up the dust like it's a crazy after prom night house party!
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.
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 The Killers and Ed Sheeran!
The Shake Its are a high energy, retro sounding vintage rock 'n' roll band recreating the super-cool sounds of the 50s and 60s era, in a dynamic and modern way.
Vintage rock’n’roll and rhythm & blues band featuring male vocals, double bass, drums and harmonica. A refreshing alternative to your standard pop covers band.
Bristol's standout rock and pop covers band, performing a killer repertoire of classics by the The Stones and The Kinks through to modern floorfillers by Daft Punk, The Arctic Monkeys and Bruno Mars. Laptop DJ service and photobooth available for hire!
Party down with Party Up, the slickest pop, soul and funk band in the South East! The band offer either male or joint male and female vocals and count Sky, Cadburys and the actress Emma Thompson among their regular clients.
Rocky Road Bluegrass Band play high-energy, foot-stomping Bluegrass featuring a fantastic line-up of renowned musicians from some of the UK’s best folk, Americana and festival bands.
Having played together in bands for over ten years, Jon and Ben listed everything they play and realised they know loads of great songs! Available to hire with DJ service for music throughout the evening.
On-trend wedding band with exciting pop and rock playlist. The band also offer an electric 5-piece band featuring keyboards and female vocals, as well as an acoustic band option and DJ service. Low season and midweek discounts available.
Stylish, globe-trotting function band featuring powerhouse vocalists and gigs for KPMG, Gucci and Jaguar alongside weddings in London and Dubai.
Our South West wedding bands provide live music for
after-dinner dancing at your reception.
They generally play pop, rock
and soul classics from throughout the decades to get your guests out of
their seats and dancing to their favourite hits.
We only select
professional and reliable musicians of the highest quality to ensure
that your Function Central band leaves you with a night to
remember!
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!
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.
This section helps you find an ideal band for your reception, but we
also have a variety of weird and wonderful South West wedding musicians
to perform throughout your day.
Consider booking a soprano for your ceremony bridal entrance, a string quartet to keep guests entertained whilst you sign the register, a cocktail pianist for your drinks reception or even an acoustic band for your banquet.
The South West is full of breathtaking locations for a wedding, but we understand that some of these areas can be difficult to reach from the rest of the country.
Booking a local band enables you to save budget on travel costs and also reduces
complications on the day for both you and your band.
If you’re looking for something with a touch of sophistication, we also have the very best jazz bands in the South West.
Hiring a jazz band is perfect for an outdoor reception in the summer – they are generally more compact than a party band making them quicker and easier to set-up, as well as having more control over noise levels.
They can also be adaptable for performing throughout the
entire day, why not have them play smooth background jazz at your drinks
reception and then turn up the volume for an all-out swinging party in
the evening.
We also have a fine range of South West function bands including ceilidh bands if you’re looking for something fun for all the family.
Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your party 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.
Function Central are a leading South West wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our South West bands, DJs and entertainers are available for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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