Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Make any event special with a party band for hire in Sussex – from weddings, student parties and corporate events to birthday parties, NYE parties and Bar Mitzvahs. As well as pop and rock covers bands we can also provide jazz, swing and ceilidh music for any event.
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One of the best funk and disco bands in London, The Natural Highs will bring floor-filling songs, wow-factor and raw soul energy to your party.
Innovative entertainers who have appeared on Britain’s Got Talent and collaborated with famous artists, crafting their own exceptional medleys that electrify every party.
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.
Versatile 4-piece band covering everything from 60s rock 'n' roll to 70s disco, 90s anthems, and modern pop, guaranteeing a dance floor filled with infectious energy and pure happiness!
Top-flight rock and pop party band delivering exceptional value for money, female lead vocals and optional brass, rapper and string section.
With bold sounds and frantic Latin beats, Soneando perform Cuban Son reminiscent of The Buena Vista Social Club as well as hot salsa with a serious groove! The band features top musicians from South America.
A high-energy live band that transforms iconic Ministry of Sound and Ibiza anthems into an electrifying, hands-in-the-air dance party experience.
Drawing inspiration from the Golden Age of Jazz, The Velvet Tones pay tribute to the iconic Ladies of Jazz by performing classics from the Great American Songbook and songs popularized by legendary artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone.
Get that summer nightclub vibe for your event, with Ibiza Sun DJ Band's white island song list including the best house, R&B and dance tunes as well as live vocals and saxophone. An amazing backdrop to your special event.
Originally an apres-ski party favourite in the French Alps as well as a go-to cruise ship band for P&O and DFDS Ferries, The Deeze are now making waves on the UK wedding scene.
Innovative, improvised and modern covers of your favourite tracks to dance to from some of the best, young brass players of their generation. This collaboration is electric!
Lively ceilidh band specialising in Irish and Scottish songs, dances and tunes and featuring both male and female vocals. With the option of an experienced caller as well as additional musicians, they will ensure you are dancing all night!
This versatile jazz and swing ensemble really is a cut above the rest! Their plethora of material spans the contemporary chart hits from the last 80 years. Larger line-ups, lead male vocals, acoustic afternoon sets and DJ service are available.
Offering the most authentic - and raucous - Oompah experience around! Whether its Oktoberfest, beer exhibitions or recreating the energy of apres ski, this is Lederhosen-fuelled fun and games at its finest! Available acoustic, roaming or with PA system.
Energetic 4-piece party band guaranteeing a night of non-stop dancing, covering your golden oldies from The Beatles and to modern classics by Mumford & Songs, Dua Lipa and Sam Fender.
London’s newest indie pop party group with a huge repertoire spanning decades of classics and a harmony-packed, polished live show to back them up.
One of the UK's premier Latin Pop bands, brimming with charisma and vitality! Covering a wide range of music from Ed Sheeran to Carlos Santana, this sensational band is sure to exceed your expectations.
Sundown Duo are a high-energy pairing specialising in medleys, mash-ups and a hugely diverse set list – great value for evening parties.
High-energy and vibrant, this band keeps the dance floor alive with a thrilling mix of hits—from Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire to Lizzo and Adele—guaranteeing an unforgettable celebration.
Blending brass beats from Brazil, New Orleans, the Balkans, and Mexico, The Brass Party electrifies any event with spontaneous energy and crowd-pleasing tunes.
Whatever occasion you are celebrating, music is the best way to make any event memorable, and Sussex attracts great musicians from all over the world!
Our experts have tracked down the most talented and reliable acts so that you don’t have to.
We have Sussex party bands in all styles, suitable for all budgets – and all of them are young enough to love what they do and experienced enough to know exactly what to play and when!
Our Sussex wedding bands play all the hits, from time-tested classics to modern chart-toppers, and are happy to learn a first dance or special song for your event – whether it’s a well-known sing along or an obscure indie gem.
We have party bands for hire playing a wide range of genres. For a corporate party or glamorous student ball, book a Gatsby style swing band, or a band playing jazzy versions of pop covers.
For a raucous party in the pub, hire a rock and indie band.
For a garden party with no easy access to a power supply, hire a ‘wireless’ roving band, such as a steel band or acoustic band.
This page is dedicated to Sussex party bands for an evening party, where dancing is on the cards. But if you’re looking for something more laid-back, or suitable for a small venue, how about a singer guitarist or an acoustic duo?
Our jazz bands are ideal for creating an upbeat, mellow atmosphere your guests can talk over.
If you’re looking for something more refined, our Sussex jazz bands for hire 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.
Our Sussex 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!
Towns full of history, views of the sea, walks through the countryside and a heavy sprinkling of rustic personality, Sussex really does have it all.
With such a collection of beautiful venues to choose from, we always know its going to be a fantastic party at Goodwood House,
Buxted Park Hotel, Hendall Manor Barns, Hickstead Hotel, Hartsfield
Manor, Cowdray House, Long Furlong Barn, Milwards House, Southdowns
Manor, South Lodge, The Darenth, Alexander House Hotel or Langshott
Manor.
Our West Sussex bands stretch across Worthing, Crawley, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Shoreham-by-Sea, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Chichester.
Our East Sussex bands are available throughout Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, Seaford, Crowborough, Hailsham, Portslade-by-Sea, Peacehaven and Lewes.
Our price promise means that, if another agency offers you one of our
Sussex party bands for a lower price or on better terms, we’ll match
their offer. And you won’t have to worry about hiring a separate DJ, as
many of our acts provide a free DJ service when they’re
not playing.
But the bargain price doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality; our Sussex cover bands are the most gifted performers in the county, as well as being the most reliable, and are all strictly vetted before being allowed on to our books.
Function Central is a leading agency for cover bands in Sussex, providing exceptional talent for private events throughout the UK and internationally.
Use the menu below to find an outstanding local band – booking local saves on unnecessary travel and accommodation costs.
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