Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Our party bands in Dorset are available to hire for any occasion from birthdays and anniversaries to office parties and corporate product launches. Our cover bands play upbeat, mainstream rock and pop music, from 1950s rock'n'roll through to contemporary chart hits.
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Midlands-based 3-piece rock and pop band offering a jam-packed blend of styles spanning multiple decades and genres. Acoustic sets and DJ service also available.
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!
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.
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.
Dynamic acoustic ensemble performing upbeat songs from the Balkan, Greek, Klezmer, and Roma traditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highly experienced and entertaining jazz / swing function band playing the classic hits from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, and more.
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.
Stylish, globe-trotting function band featuring powerhouse vocalists and gigs for KPMG, Gucci and Jaguar alongside weddings in London and Dubai.
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.
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!
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.
One of the UK's leading Mumford-style folk bands, blending country pop and Irish jigs with contemporary party anthems.
Inventive and unique festival style party band specialising in feel-good dance anthems, UK garage and club classics - all recreated on live instruments.
Energetic party band playing crowd-rousing anthems by Huey Lewis, The Killers, Oasis, Lady Gaga, The Weekend and more!
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.
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.
Musical creativity beats at the heart of Dorset and, to date, it has produced an incredible range of musical figures including Little Mix's Perrie Edwards, PJ Harvey and Deep Purple's Ian Gillan.
In short, Dorset has the class and creative energy to produce musicians and performers of any genre for your event.
Whether you're hosting a sophisticated celebration, a jazzy awards do or an anniversary or birthday party, we have scoured the area for the county's finest performers and collated them in our diverse and varied roster of party bands in Dorset and the surrounding area.
We specialise in Dorset party bands playing upbeat rock, pop and soul music from the 50s to the present day – these are the most popular genres for parties, corporate events and weddings.
But if mainstream isn't your thing, we also have Latin, ska, ceilidh and jazz bands in Dorset. If you love the sounds of Motown, R&B and big brass sections how about hiring a soul band? For something more original, book a brass band.
If you’re not sure what would work best for your event, get in touch with one of our experts, and we’ll find the perfect entertainment for you.
This page is dedicated to party bands, but we can also provide musicians in Dorset during the earlier part of your day, not just at your evening reception.
For a wedding ceremony, you could hire one of our string quartets. For the perfect accompaniment to a cocktail party and drinks receptions, we can provide classical guitarists and pianists.
For a summer garden party or outdoor event, our steel bands and Dixieland jazz bands in are much in-demand!
All of our Dorset party bands will come fully equipped for your event, though it's 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 3 x 3 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 not essential.
Our Dorset party bands perform across the county and have had memorable evenings with celebrations at venues such as Parkstone United Reformed Church, Oakmeadians RFC, South Perrott Village Hall, The Station Kitchen, Litton and Thorners Community Hall, Allendale Community Centre, Sixpenny Handley Village Hall, Wimborne Scout Hall, Bar Beyond, Broadstone War Memorial Hall, Corscombe Village Hall, The Hub, The Piccadilly Ballroom and Verwood Parish Centre.
We love to arrange bands for your private events that you're hosting in your own space as well, so let us know any ideas you have for celebrating and we'll find the perfect band to fit your occasion.
We've enlisted talented musicians throughout Dorset who will put on the perfect entertainment for your event.
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.
Function Central provide Dorset musicians, cover bands and DJs for events throughout the UK and internationally. We're the leading band booking agency, with 5 star rated customer service, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and outstanding quality.
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