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Hire a high energy Bristol party band playing upbeat rock, pop and soul covers to fill your dancefloor. We also offer jazz, swing and ceilidh

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The Breaks

  • 3-4
  • (19)

Top function band in the South West with a large song list of swaggering rock, pop and indie suitable for all ages at weddings, parties and celebrations. Laptop DJ service and reception/dinner acoustic music available.

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from£4,615

Soul Club

  • 6-10
  • (55)

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.

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from£945

The Wandering Lights

  • 3-4
  • (60)

Charismatic roaming band performing upbeat, catchy covers with a folksy, festival feel. Expect to hear artists as diverse as Avicii, Blackstreet and Lionel Richie. Also available as an evening party band.

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from£1,725

Balkan Allstars

  • 4-5
  • (18)

Dynamic acoustic ensemble performing upbeat songs from the Balkan, Greek, Klezmer, and Roma traditions.

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from£995

Loveshack

  • 4
  • (47)

Young and talented Welsh party band with female vocals and a repertoire of danceable songs everyone knows and loves - from the 1960s right up to modern classics.

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from£1,575

Shakedown

  • 4-12
  • (84)

Knock-out party band featuring members who have recorded and performed at Abbey Road and Glastonbury and playing some of the biggest soul and pop floor-fillers of all time.

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The High Rollers

  • 3
  • (111)

Authentically recreated indie rock covers by The Killers, Blur and The Kinks sit alongside funkier pop by Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams. For value and impact, wedding bands don't come better than this.

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from£1,960

The Rumours

  • 4
  • (40)

Believe everything you hear about these guys! The Rumours are a vibrant 4-piece band that come with boundless energy and an infectious love for mixing the latest hits from Bruno Mars and George Ezra with timeless classics from Chic, Earth Wind & Fire and The Beatles.

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from£1,170

Knights of Swing

  • 4
  • (26)

Highly experienced and entertaining jazz / swing function band playing the classic hits from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, and more.

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from£2,400

Masterblaster

  • 5-7
  • (57)

Fronted by a world-class female vocalist, Masterblaster perform wide-ranging sets of rock, pop, funk and soul floor-fillers through the eras, with optional jazz, country, Israeli and Arabic sets.

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from£3,850

The Capricorns

  • 7-10
  • (79)

Stylish, globe-trotting function band featuring powerhouse vocalists and gigs for KPMG, Gucci and Jaguar alongside weddings in London and Dubai.

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from£1,290

Penfold

  • 4-6
  • (151)

Fun, high energy party and wedding band with a frontman skilled at working a crowd and around eight hours' worth of danceable party anthems from all eras at their disposal.

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from£1,355

The Electrics

  • 4-7
  • (84)

Energetic party band with fantastic harmonies, a huge live sound and an impressive list of pop, rock and soul hits from the 50s to the present day. Previous clients include Easyjet, DHL, and The British Army. Keyboards, saxophone and male vocalist, acoustic duo and DJ set available!

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The Tales

  • 5-7
  • (24)

Show-stopping party band playing a wide variety of hits by artists including Chic, Diana Ross and Bruno Mars that guarantee a night to remember! Additional musicians available.

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from£1,230

Limelight

  • 4
  • (15)

One of the UK's leading Mumford-style folk bands, blending country pop and Irish jigs with contemporary party anthems.

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from£2,710

The Gents

  • 4
  • (35)

Inventive and unique festival style party band specialising in feel-good dance anthems, UK garage and club classics - all recreated on live instruments.

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from£890

Banzai

  • 3-6
  • (64)

Energetic party band playing crowd-rousing anthems by Huey Lewis, The Killers, Oasis, Lady Gaga, The Weekend and more!

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Spotlight

  • 6
  • (29)

Comprised of top-flight touring musicians that have backed artists such as Rita Ora and George Ezra, Spotlight are an explosive premium party band covering the biggest soul & pop hits of all time.

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from£1,750

The Inglorious Brassterds

  • 5-8
  • (41)

Incredible new brass band bringing the rhythm and soul of New Orleans alive to your party, with a few pop covers thrown in. Also available with vocalist.

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Boots n Bones

  • 3-5
  • (46)

Festival-hardened 4-piece playing unique, folksy covers of classic and contemporary party tunes. Enormous song list and a favourite at barn weddings!


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Guide to booking party bands in Bristol

Why should I hire a Bristol party band for my event?

Hiring a Bristol party band from Function Central will give you peace of mind: all our bookings are secured with easy-to-understand contracts and come with our live music guarantee.

If inclement weather or an accident prevents an act from reaching your venue on the day, we provide round-the-clock emergency support to make sure a replacement band gets to you as quickly as possible.

What style of music do your Bristol bands perform?

Bristol is one of the most musical cities in the UK, so you’ve got no shortage of local bands to choose from.

Our rock and pop bands play the biggest anthems from the last sixty years, from Chuck Berry to Bruno Mars. Our Bristol soul bands focus on Motown and funk as well as soul-infused pop by Adele, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce.

Our wedding bands in Bristol are made up of enthusiastic professionals who are young enough to love their job, but mature enough to know how to make your reception rock!

Our acts are suitable for any venue, budget and genre. We have Latin bands and steel bands as well as barn dance and ceilidh bands to fill your dancefloor with all ages.

Can you provide background musicians for hire in Bristol?

Most bands listed below are intended as the headline entertainment for but we can provide musicians in Bristol for the afternoon as well.

Our local jazz bands will play swinging background music which is upbeat enough to help break the ice at a corporate function or reception, but quiet enough to allow your guests to hear themselves talk!

If you want to take it up a notch later on, hire a swing band complete with vocalist to sing Rat Pack material or pop songs in a vintage style.

Do you offer other musical genres, such as ceilidh or jazz bands in Bristol?

If you’re looking for something more refined, our jazz bands in Bristol cover a range of sub-genres including gypsy jazz bands, jazz trios, wedding jazz bands, background jazz bands.

All will play non-intrusive, sophisticated background music that your guests can talk over.

For the evening, consider hiring a swing band to get the party started.

Do we need to provide any equipment for the band?

Our bands all come fully equipped for your event – it’s just worth getting in touch if you think your event will exceed 250 guests, as extra equipment might then be necessary. You just need to make sure that the band has a power source to plug in to and a space to perform!

We recommend a flat and sheltered stage area of at least 3x3 meters for a 3-piece band – then add an extra metre squared per band member that you have booked.

A raised stage is preferable for maximum impact but our bands are flexible to all kinds of set ups!

Where do your Bristol party bands tend to perform?

The city that created music as diverse as Massive Attack and The Eagles has continued that artistic history with a musical scene today that is more alive than ever before.

The eclectic, buzzing city of Bristol boasts bars, cafes and event venues to rival any other location in the country.

Our bands have played in all areas of the city – including Clifton, Totterdown, Temple Meads, Redcliffe, Montpellier and Stoke Bishop – and also travel far beyond.

We've already brought our world class entertainment to venues such as Old Down Estate, St Audries Park, Berwick Lodge, Manor By The Lake, Clevedon Hall, Aldwick Estate, Hamswell House, The Bishop's Palace and Farrington Park.

Our Bristol bands for hire are hand-picked, so that you can be sure you’ll get fantastic entertainment that your guests will remember long after the party has finished.

How can we save money on our Bristol band?

Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your band can provide this – it'll save you additional costs, such as travel.

If you haven't yet set your event date, consider booking a midweek or winter date 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 bands based in most major towns and cities across the UK.

Can your Bristol party bands take requests?

Bands will do their best to accommodate requests sent in advance, however it’s unlikely that they’ll be able to take on the night requests. Our bands want to do each and every song they play justice and need time to rehearse the songs in advance in order to do this.

Check out your chosen band’s song list on their profile for an idea of what they play best. Trust us, these tracks have been tried and tested and your band will know exactly what to play and when, to keep the party popping.

What happens if your Bristol party band can’t make it on the day?

While we’ve hand selected bands based not only on their incredible performance skills but also their reliability, sometimes things happen that are totally out of their control. If inclement weather or an accident prevents an act from reaching your venue on the day, we provide round-the-clock emergency support to make sure a replacement band gets to you as quickly as possible.

How long do your Bristol bands play for?

Typically, bands play 2 x 60-minute sets but check each band’s profile for their individual set list times.

What happens on the band’s break?

Most Bristol bands will play a recorded playlist (yours or theirs) through the PA system, so you won’t be left in silence!


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Use the menu below to find an outstanding local band – booking local saves on unnecessary travel and accommodation costs.

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