Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Wedding bands in Suffolk and its environs, in all genres, and for all budgets and occasions. Choose your ideal wedding music from our roster of high quality, professional acts!
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Superstonic blend soul, modern hits and rock classics, from Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and The Beatles to Bruno Mars and Bryan Adams.
An electrifying rock 'n' roll band that captures the raw energy of classic rock, with soulful depth, covering hits from Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Fleetwood Mac, and the Allman Brothers.
Offering a versatile range of line-ups from their acoustic duo to the full party package 8-piece, The Get Ups offer a modern repertoire delivered with bags of professionalism and charisma.
Fresh new folk/Americana band playing well-known pop songs with a folkish twist. The band's line-up features vocals, double bass, guitar, mandolin and drums.
Looking for a stylish band to lead your party through the greatest R&B, pop and soul of all time? Chronicle are guaranteed to have your guests on the dancefloor in record time! Solo and duo options, additional female vocals and brass section available.
Internationally acclaimed Cuban band with incredible female lead vocals, a driving intensity and irresistible rhythms guaranteed to turn any event into a fiesta!
The High Noons are a rock, pop, soul & funk party band with a choice of male or female vocals – or both! Extra sets & DJ service available.
Transport your guests to golden hour at the beach club with this sophisticated live DJ and live trumpet duo, offering chilled lounge music at afternoon and early evening reception.
Young and animated brass band who never fail to get the party jumping with their funky take on the traditional brass format. Aside from their larger line-ups for dancing, the band also offer a 4-piece acoustic line-up, ideal for roaming at garden parties or parades.
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.
High-energy, genre-spanning 4-piece acoustic band featuring awesome vocal harmonies, percussion, double bass, and guitars. The band covers everyone from Elvis to Ed Sheeran.
Fantastic all-female soul, Motown and pop band with a wide-ranging repertoire, who have performed with artists as diverse as Lady Gaga, The Noisettes, Corinne Bailey Rae and Fatboy Slim! DJ service also available.
The best rock and pop party band on the south coast, featuring male lead vocals and playing party anthems by The Beatles, Chic, Queen, Harry Styles and more – guaranteed to have everybody on their feet! Available with DJ service.
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.
Seasoned musicians hailing from Cuba and Venezuela playing traditional Cuban melodies in Spanish, alongside Latin reinterpretations of UK and US chart-topping hits.
Richard Branson’s go-to band for live party music, the All Time All-Stars perform at the very highest level, entertaining some of the biggest names on the planet. For a spectacular show, book additional male and female vocals and brass section. DJ service available.
Highly experienced and entertaining jazz / swing function band playing the classic hits from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, and more.
Exciting sax and DJ duo playing up to date chart hits for a wide range of events and occasions. Percussion and female vocals also available.
Exceptional 4-piece band blending indie classics with soulful Motown and more, with the option to add acoustic duo or trio sets ideal for weddings and small gatherings.
Premier live 70s disco band performing unmatched performances of disco's greatest hits. Led by powerhouse vocals, this funky outfit guarantees non-stop dancing and pure joy!
The beautiful landscape that inspired Suffolk natives Gainsborough and Constable makes a romantic backdrop for outdoor wedding receptions and parties.
To complete the picture and create a truly memorable atmosphere, hire one of our local bands - they're the best way of welcoming guests to your party and keeping them entertained - and Function Central has every kind of musical entertainment for every kind of party.
Our most popular Suffolk wedding bands tend to specialise in rock and pop music from the fifties to the present day.
They're available in a wide range of formats, from a 3-piece band with bass, drums and guitar/vocals, through to a 10-piece bands playing soul, Motown and soul-infused pop.
If you have a small room and a shallow pocket, a singer or duo playing to a backing track can make great value entertainment, as well as getting your guests on to the dancefloor.
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.
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.
Steel bands and roaming bands are great choices for outdoor receptions, as they don't require a power supply and can roam freely amongst your guests.
For your ceremony, book a harpist or female soprano to accompany your bridal entrance or exit.
For an indoor drinks reception or wedding banquet, how about hiring a jazz trio or any genre of our extensive collection of Suffolk wedding musicians.
Our wedding bands in Suffolk play regularly throughout the county, in Ipswich, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Felixstowe, Sudbury, Newmarket, Stowmarket, Kesgrave, Beccles, Mildenhall, Woodbridge, Brandon, Hadleigh, Leiston, Trimley St Mary, Halesworth, Bungay and Needham Market.
They've graced all the best-known venues in the area,
such as The Ivy House Country Hotel, Woodhall Manor, Yaxley Hall and the
West Wing at Ickworth.
We love it when people get creative with their wedding themes and music.
Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Suffolk function band.
It's also worth browsing our soul bands, ceilidh bands and latin & world music bands.
For even more offbeat ideas, see our alternative bands section.
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 provide the best wedding bands and DJs for events in the UK and internationally. We're the leading Suffolk wedding music booking agency and offer 5 star customer service, competitive rates, secure contracts and a 24/7 emergency support line.
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