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Michelle & Rob

Soul and Motown band Manhattan took centre stage at Michelle and Rob's Lancaster wedding. The Mill at Conder Green offered a canalside backdrop and bouncy castle for the kids.

Hugh & Alix

Locomove brought alternative rock covers by Pearl Jam and RATM to Hugh & Alix's stylish vintage-themed wedding at Woodbank House, near Newport in Wales.

Ruth & Steve

Agent Smith once again created mayhem on the dancefloor at Ruth & Steve's fun autumn wedding at Hooton Pagnell Hall, a barn venue in South Yorkshire.

Jacey & Nick

Funky 4-piece Superstrut played pop and soul anthems with a sprinkling of old-school garage at Jacey and Nick's stylish boutique barn wedding at Gaynes Park in Essex.

Sharon & Simon

Sharon and Simon partied like it was the 90s for their wedding at Crewe Hall in Cheshire. The bride shared some essential dress and footwear tips for anyone booking Agent Smith.

Emma & Craig

Live music fanatics Emma & Craig booked Rockit for their wedding at Upwaltham Barns in Sussex. The bridal party were fitted out in Converse and ready for the dancefloor.

How to Live Stream Your Own Gigs

With live gigs cancelled indefinitely, streaming is now the only way to reach your fans and promote your music in a safe, accessible and cost effective way.

96 Epic Wedding Party Songs To Fill Your Dancefloor

If you're dreaming of a dancefloor heaving with friends and loved ones, here are the wedding party tunes to make that happen!

55 Father-Daughter Dance Songs: Sentimental to Upbeat

Get on the dancefloor with your dad! From sentimental ballads to upbeat anthems, are our top father-daughter dance songs for your wedding.

The Ultimate Christmas Playlist – Classic Songs to Modern Favourites

We've scoured our bands' set lists for the best Christmas songs of all time.

Virtual Gigs, Second Jobs & Mindfulness: How Musicians Are Surviving The Pandemic

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.

69 Last Dance Songs for Your Wedding in 2025

Make the most of the last few moments of your big day with an epic closing number. Here's our take on the best last dance songs for your wedding in 2025.

The New Black Studio Gala Dinner

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.

Supper Freak Immersive Dining Event

Party Up are the resident band for Supper Freak, an immersive dining event held at The Bloomsbury Ballroom celebrating classic funk and soul music.

Musical Spooks – Our Halloween Playlist

Halloween – it's an excuse for nutty dressing up and for gorging on pumpkin pie. More importantly, it's not just skeletons that will be coming out of the closets, but hoards of guilty musical pleasures. Here are ours!

Laura & John

A showstopping performance from Party Up was the icing on the cake for Laura and John classic, marquee wedding at Tring Park Cricket Club in Hertfordshire.

Gina & Archie

Troubadour Billie C serenaded Gina and Archie at their elegant London wedding ceremony, whilst cocktail pianist Jon Jones broke the ice at the reception.

Hannah & Jon

Hannah and Jon tied the knot at Gosfield Hall in Essex and booked the beautiful sounds of Luca Dimitri to accompany their classy drinks reception.

Connect Plus Service's 10th Anniversary Party

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.

Laura & Dean

Rock and indie band The In-Laws had the dancefloor packed at Laura and Dean's urban Christmas wedding at Devonshire Terrace in London.

Elly & Scott

Elly and Scott treated guests to pop and rock anthems by Penfold, at their a fun-filled countryside wedding at Brasteds in Norfolk.

The RAC #OrangeHeroes Awards

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!

Emma & Stuart

Emma and Stuart partied with rock and pop 4-piece The In-Laws at their relaxed country pub reception last summer. The Wheatsheaf Inn and Cowshed in the Wirral was the venue.

Jess & Simon

Rock and pop band Agent Smith had Jess and Simon dancing through the night at their rustic barn wedding. Llanrhaeadr Springs in North Wales was the venue.

Nicola's 60th Birthday Party

Nicola planned her sunny summer 60th birthday celebration at Blackstock Country Estate in Sussex with The Merry-Makers Steel Band.

David & Kate

David & Kate booked The Dip Dabs to get everyone dancing at their wedding at Painshill Park in Cobham.

Emma & James

Emma and James danced the night away with Party Up after their wedding at Holland Park's iconic Orangery.

Olivia & Paul

Olivia and Paul chose Party Up for their relaxed, beachy wedding at Shell Bay Restaurant in Dorset. Olivia gave us her top tips for planning a wedding!

Vicky & Dave

Vicky and Dave always wanted a soul band with brass and Party Up didn't disappoint. Copinger Hall was the venue for their English garden wedding with Arabic touches.

Rachael & Jake

Rachael & Jake held their relaxed, romantic hotel wedding at Grosvenor Pulford Hotel in Cheshire and chose Agent Smith for their evening party band.

Roz & Oli

Roz & Oli held their village fete style wedding at Keston Village Hall in Kent, and chose The Sweet & Lowdown for their evening entertainment!

Emily & Tom

Emily and Tom raved about The Confidential's rocking performance at their traditional English country garden themed barn wedding at Clock Barn in Hampshire.

Haris & Rosie

Top-rated rock and pop band Agent Smith impressed Haris & Rosie and their guests at their English and Asian fusion wedding at Lains Barn in Oxford.

Will & Andrea

Soul band Downtown Underground thrilled Will and Andrea at their romantic, blush pink themed marquee wedding at Kingston Bagpuize House in Oxfordshire.

Paul & Laura

Paul & Laura hired Agent Smith to entertain their guests at their autumnal wedding at Eaves Hall in Lancashire and were thrilled with their performance.

Jon & Natasha

Jon & Natasha chose The Treehouse Restaurant in Alnwick Gardens, Northumberland for their wedding day, and Agent Smith for their evening entertainment.

Kate & Tom

Kate and Tom booked The Confidentials for their small traditional wedding at Park House Hotel in West Sussex and had an amazing time!

Paul & Danielle

Rock and pop 4-piece Agent Smith were the band of choice for Paul and Danielle's laid back, rustic wedding at Browsholme Hall and The Tithe Barn in Lancashire.

Kirsty & Nick

The Mod Cons were the finishing touch to Kirsty & Nick's wedding at The Departure Lounge in Hampshire. They were the perfect choice to suit their shabby chic day!

Tom & Laura

Laura and Tom wanted to create a real party atmosphere for their wedding at Southend Barns in Chichister and chose The Confidentials to help them achieve it!

Kelly & Andrew

Kelly and Andrew were blown away by Agent Smith's performance at their Super Hero themed wedding at The Best Western Premier Mount Pleasant Hotel in Doncaster.

Blake & Megan

Acoustic rock and pop duo The Wild Nights were perfect for Blake and Megan's outdoor garden party/mini-festival theme at their marquee wedding in Somerset.

Lucie & George

Lucie and George loved Trio Luna's Latin style dancefloor fillers at their beautiful wedding at Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park, London.

Ian & Lou's 25th Anniversary Party

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!

Laura & Ryan

Laura and Ryan danced the night away with Wired Duo after their traditional wedding day at MacDonald Ansty Hall Hotel in Coventry, Warwickshire.

Chris & Anna

Chris and Anna hired The London Brass Collective to entertain guests at their Christmas wedding at Chenies Manor in Buckinghamshire, and they loved the festive atmosphere the band created!

Catherine & Dan

Catherine and Dan held their Christmas wedding at London's Blueprint Café in December. They hired Get Carter for their evening entertainment and were thrilled with the results!

Laura & Stuart

A mariachi band surprised guests at Laura and Stuart's winter wonderland-themed wedding in Staffordshire, whilst soul/funk band The Misfits entertained in the evening.

Dan & Katie

At Dan and Katie's music-filled wedding in Suffolk, the ushers played piano, the groom's father serenaded on guitar and The Fandangos had the guests dancing till the small hours.

Angela & Nick

Nick and Angela booked rock and pop trio Banzai for their informal reception at a cosy Derbyshire pub, complete with low ceilings, bunting and beer!

Jamie's 40th Birthday

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.

Amy & Matt

Amy & Matt's woodland themed wedding in Derbyshire was a magical celebration, with lots of dancing to our incredible rock and pop 3-piece The Jack Rabbits!

Danielle & Richard

Danielle and Richard followed up their London town hall ceremony with a pub meal at the Prince Albert. The Onyx String Trio and DJ Craig entertained.

Anna & Andy

Anna and Andy's stunning wedding in the USA was followed by a vibrant NYC-themed reception back in the UK at 53 Degrees North in Halifax where Agent Smith set the party off with a bang.

19 Songs To Avoid At Your Wedding Reception

These well-known songs may seem like ideal first dances or floor-fillers for your wedding reception, but be warned – their lyrical content is NOT one of enduring love!

Alexander's Bar Mitzvah

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!

Sabrina & Simon

Harpist Siobhan Marie serenaded Sabrina & Simon at their vintage English-themed wedding at Braxted Park in Essex. The venue transformed into a vibrant Asian wonderland for the evening.

Anthony & Fiona

Anthony and Fiona had a beautiful and relaxed celebration at Shrigley Hall Hotel in Cheshire, with 170 guests dancing all night long to The Different Lights.

Paul & Sue

Guests at Paul and Sue's relaxed, elegant wedding in Wales were treated to an evening of mind-blowing music by The Misfits!

Olivia & Andy

Cake, Jagermeisters and The Sweet & Lowdown were a recipe for a good time at Olivia & Andy's country house wedding at Bradbourne Hall in Kent.

Terri & Tom

Top wedding band Hudson rocked the night at Terri & Tom's family-oriented wedding at Tilston Memorial Hall. Terri tells us all about their big day!

Millie & Sheahan

Millie and Sheahan's wedding at Baylis House in Berkshire was a fusion of English and Sri Lankan culture with a side of American jazz from talented london jazz band Midnight Blue.

Ash & Bart

Rock and pop band Millennium Bug played chilled acoustic covers followed by rocking evening sets at Ash and Bart's laid-back outdoor wedding in Surrey.

Karen's 50th Birthday Party

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!

Victoria & Paul

Victoria and Paul's wedding was a beautiful hand-made affair, with purple and pansies. The Ventures got the guests rocking out, and the bride couldn't stop dancing!

Sarah & Simon

Sarah & Simon's elegant wedding at Lillibrooke Manor culminated in an epic night of dancing with party band All Night Long!

James & Ruth

Soul and Motown band Downtown Underground brought their funky, dancefloor-filling style to James and Ruth's rustic wedding at Whirlowbrook Hall in Sheffield.

The London Book Festival Awards

The grandeur of The British Library was the backdrop for The London Book Festival Awards to which guitarist Andres G provided elegant accompaniment.

Nicola & Martin

Nicola and Martin's elegant wedding in The Peak District started with a horse and carriage ride, and ended with a roof-raising set by ever popular North West wedding band Hudson!

Anna & Peter

Anna & Peter had a beautiful rustic with a hint of a festival vibe with The 12th Street Swingers as the perfect accompaniment.

Robin & Hannah

Robin & Hannah had an intimate ceremony by the sea, followed by a stunning celebration at Athelhampton House with log fires and floor-filling anthems from Blue Juice!

Hazel & Dave

Latin band Funky Mojito played at Hazel and Dave's classy and cool DIY wedding in London.

Matt & Michelle

Michelle and Matt had a classic lace-themed wedding in Chester. Hudson, our most in-demand 3-piece band in the North West, got the party going and Michelle and her bridesmaids rocked out with their guitars!

Kathryn & Matt

Stunning lakeside Armathwaite Hall was the backdrop for The Sonics' energetic set at Kathryn and Matt's vintage-inspired wedding.

Katy & Andy

Katy and Andy held their wedding reception at The Oyster Shed in London Bridge – the incomparable Rockit were there to ensure the couple had the night of their lives (and notch up their 50th function of the year).

Josh & Nikki

Josh and Nikki booked The Clemenza String Trio to perform classical music and pop songs during their ceremony. Later on, our ever-popular rock & pop cover band Get Carter kept guests dancing the night away!

Jonathan & Louise

Jonathan and Louise's wedding contrasted traditional surroundings with the soulful music of Rich the saxophonist.

Richard's 70th Birthday Party

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.

Claire & Sam

Awesome party band Beat Club lived up to Claire and Sam's every expectation at their rustic woodland-themed wedding at Ufton Court in Berkshire.

Becky & Danny

Becky & Danny celebrated their wedding with friends and family at the beautiful Sandhole Oak Barn in Cheshire. They danced the night away with The Jack Rabbits!

Emma & Marek

Emma & Marek let their hair down to fun jive band Five Guys Named Moe, who looked as good as they sounded at Rhinefield House in Hampshire.

Sara & Gavin

Sara and Gavin couldn't have been happier with cool and energetic party band Dangermouse, who not only got their wedding party started but kept it in full swing til the early hours of the morning!

Jane & Paul

Jane and Paul couldn't have been happier with The Wild Nights Duo at their rustic wedding in Herefordshire, who entertained all the guests Glastonbury-style with an outdoor set on the grass.

Sarah & Dan

Sarah & Dan's rustic-themed reception took place at The Old Barn in Esholt, and featured a golf driving range, a Land Rover and live sets from Liverpool wedding band, Hudson.

Ellie & Barry

Ellie & Barry's Harry Potter-themed wedding was held at the stunning Northcote House in Berkshire, complete with wands and a Wizard! They chose The Bees as their band, who worked their magic keeping the dance floor filled all night.

Mike & Susie

Mike and Susie held their wedding reception at the conservatory of The Millennium Gloucester Hotel and The Clemenza String Trio added beauty, elegance and class to the occasion.

Backstage with Midnight Blue Jazz Band aboard The Salient

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.

Keely & Mat

Keely & Mat's rustic, vintage wedding was held at the idyllic Old Kent Barn. Party Up really got the party started and even inspired some inflatable guitar action!

Kevin & Stephanie

Kevin and Stephanie had an upbeat summer wedding and booked Liverpool lads The Different Lights to keep their guests dancing the night away. They rounded off their set with a surprise song (and announcement) for the bride!

LSBU Radiography Summer Ball

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!

Sarah & Michael

Michael and Sarah tied the knot surrounded by beautiful countryside and had their reception in a rustic, woodland tipi. The Wild Nights treated the newly weds and their guests to a wild night of all their favourite songs.

Richard & Karen

Richard & Karen got married at Orchardleigh House in Somerset, a magnificent Victorian stately home complete with its own island church. They booked Penfold, our coolest 4-piece in the South East, to get the evening party jumping.

Sally & Keith

Sally and Keith tied the knot at elegant Staffordshire venue Alrewas Hayes. They hired popular Warwickshire wedding band The Mod Cons to provide a mixture of 60s and contemporary music, creating a timeless and classy feel to their wedding!

Becci & Rich

Becci and Rich got hitched at stunning Hampton Manor Hotel in Warwickshire and booked versatile rock, pop and soul band All Night Long. The band provided afternoon jazz sets before livening up a rainy evening.

GSMA London Office Christmas Party

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!

Insider Publishing Insurance Market Conference

Insider Publishing hosted a networking drinks reception at Merchant Taylor's Hall in London, with jazz music provided by London jazz trio Midnight Swing. Kelly, the company's events coordinator, gave us the low-down.

Henry & Lydia

Henry and Lydia got married in Upton Warren, Worcestershire this summer and booked fantastic guitar/vocal duo, The Wild Nights!

Richard & Amy

Richard and Amy chose to get married at Lillibrooke Manor in Berkshire and had a spectacular vintage-themed reception, accompanied by music from 60s tribute band The Debonairs.

Olivia & Tim

Olivia and Tim hired Warwickshire band The Mod Cons for their wedding in the Staffordshire countryside. The band gave the couple a night of 60s and Beatles tunes sprinkled with a few modern hits for the younger guests.

Sarah & Tony

Sarah and Tony's wedding at The Frogmill Hotel in Gloucestershire was a fun-filled extravaganza for both kids and adults: bouncy castle, ice cream cart and a quiz, followed by karaoke and live sets from The In-Laws.

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