Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire the very best wedding bands in Derbyshire and the surrounding area, from the UK's leading entertainment agency! Select your perfect wedding entertainment from our roster of professional bands, musicians and DJs.
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This highly talented DJ, saxophonist, and percussion trio is ready to kickstart your evening and set the party vibe with a dynamic blend of dance, pop, house, and R&B tracks.
Quirky vintage swing band with a fantastic female lead putting a retro take on modern songs like Get Lucky, Uptown Funk and Billie Jean.
Energetic and lively country band performing the biggest country hits by Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to Shania Twain and Faith Hill. They'll have everyone hitting the dance floor and line dancing the night away!
Whether it's the latest pop/club hits you're into or classic Motown or indie rock, you'll find something for everyone in Affinity's eclectic set list.
An experienced, fun-loving and charismatic 4-piece band from Manchester with a limitless repertoire that covers more rock, pop, Motown and current chart hits than you can handle!
Flawlessly performed rock, indie and soul hits from all eras as well as guilty pleasure pop anthems.
Lively northern brass ensemble pumping out everything from pop hits to traditional German tunes, perfect for parties and Oktoberfest!
Vibrant, crowd-pleasing party band delivering the best of pop, rock, country, and folk with infectious energy to keep your guests dancing all night!
The Wandering Horns play a huge mix of music from classic jazz to contemporary pop, so that you can be assured that everyone will find something to love in their performances!
An energising and contemporary take on an increasingly poplar genre: country music! Expect country classics by Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain alongside American rock anthems.
Flipping the script on traditional tunes, these dynamic brass wizards serve up everything from The Beatles to Beyonce.
Combining New Orleans horns, traditional British Brass and some original arrangements of modern favourites, Hardcore Horns are the easiest way to create a party atmosphere with immediate effect!
Hugely experienced wedding and function band featuring both male and female vocals, playing a great mixture of party classics and contemporary tunes. Extra musicians, photo booth and DJ service also available.
Beer & Blarney Irish Band are a lively Irish band, infusing classic Irish tunes by The Pogues, The Dubliners, and The Saw Doctors with their unique style.
Youthful big band with a killer brass section, this Manchester-based outfit delivers a versatile show blending Rat Pack and swing classics with contemporary hits.
If you're on the hunt for a band that not only invigorates the dance floor but also keeps your guests engaged and entertained throughout the night, Domino is the ultimate choice for you.
Unforgettable and electrifying, this DJ Live band, renowned for X Factor and The Voice vocalists, ensures a legendary night with timeless old-school R&B, dance and pop hits.
High Wire cover an electrifying mix of timeless classics and current chart-toppers from Amy Winehouse to the Spice Girls to the Jackson 5, for an unforgettable night of dancing.
A swinging big band playing a winning, energetic mix of 30s jazz, 40s swing & jive, 50s rock'n'roll and 60s soul hits. Afternoon trio or quartet sets and DJ service available.
Laidback acoustic duo with both male and female lead vocals, playing soulful covers from the likes of Al Green and Marvin Gaye through to Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and Adele.
Boasting more musicians per metre than characters in a Jane Austen novel, Derbyshire is bursting with artistic talent that promises to set your wedding celebrations apart from the rest.
Our Derbyshire wedding bands specialise in popular music for dancing – from classics by The Beatles and Stevie Wonder to current chart hits by Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Lizzo.
If mainstream isn't your thing – how about hiring a Latin band, a salsa band or a Caribbean steel band?
We supply live wedding music to fit every pocket, and our local bands can adapt their sound to fit your venue perfectly – whether you’re having a grand opening at a theatre or a wedding reception in a shoebox.
What's more, if you find a wedding band on another agency, we will match their price, leaving plenty of your budget left over for the rest of your plans.
All our bands for weddings 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. But let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests, so we can check whether the band’s system is large enough.
Most bands will also bring lighting for both the stage and dancefloor. Check the band'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.
Of course. We have Derby musicians fit to play at Pemberley and entertain Mr Darcy.
Check out our classical wedding musicians
for elegant ceremony music. For the drinks reception, why not book a wedding singer/Rat Pack tribute act to create a cool and glamorous atmosphere.
Our Derbyshire wedding bands have played at a host of classic
Derbyshire wedding venues, including Chatsworth, Bolsover Castle,
Tissington Hall, Heaton House Farm and Donnington Park.
They've also pitched up at most of the towns across the county, including Derby, Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Belper, Dronfield, Buxton, Ripley, Staveley, Glossop, Heanor, Bolsover, Eckington, Shirebrook, Matlock, New Mills, Killamarsh, South Normanton and Clay Cross.
Absolutely, and we love it when people get creative with their wedding music.
Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Derbyshire function band.
It's also worth browsing our wedding soul bands, ceilidh bands and latin & world music bands.
For even more offbeat music ideas, see our alternative wedding bands section.
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 a date, consider booking a midweek or winter celebration 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.
Function Central are a leading wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our Derbyshire function bands and musicians are available for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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