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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Boogie on down to 70s classics to one of the funkiest 70s tribute bands in town. This high-end showband are all flares, platforms and hippie chic, and their sound is as bold as their attire. Additional musicians and DJ service also available.
London-based wedding and party band with a vast repertoire covering all genres, including a specialist Britpop/90s set, covering indie bands such as Oasis, Blur and Supergrass, as well as classic British rock acts.
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.
Award-winning party & events band delivering a tantalizing blend of R&B, Funk, Pop and 90’s Dance
Say yes to cheese, high energy & a totally rad repertoire! Totally Rad are an 80s tribute band like no other. Each member is wireless and will be in the crowd as much as they're on the stage.
Stereo Sonic bring a fresh new energy to the party band scene along with an eclectic mix of floor fillers, from Stevie Wonder to Harry Styles.
Dynamic four-piece band, delivering feel-good music with energetic sets spanning decades of must-have hits, including tunes from The Beatles, Elvis, Robbie Williams, Kings of Leon and many more!
Outstanding brass band who can adapt to a range of scenarios, whether playing pop songs with vocals for dancing at weddings, oompah in lederhosen at Oktoberfest or as a mobile marching band for promotions and processions.
A traditional gypsy jazz and acoustic swing band, these folks masterfully play Django Reinhardt classics, along with swing-style covers of modern artists. Available as an instrumental line-up or with female vocals.
Be a rock star for an evening! Instead of singing to karaoke recorded tracks, your guests get to sing with the backing of a full live band.
Combining smooth vocal harmonies, toe-tapping rhythms, and infectious melodies, The Swing Tigers play classic swing for dancing, breathing new life into timeless classics.
Add a sprinkle of Americana country to your event with the feel-good repertoire and inexhaustible talent of The Kickin' Country Band. Soloist up to 7-piece band options available.
The ultimate 80s party band playing number one smashes from one of the most eclectic eras of all time, the 1980s.
Versatile and polished acoustic roaming band, offering a fusion of soul/Motown, rock 'n' roll, and modern pop tunes to sing along to, for either intimate or lively settings.
An intoxicating blend of swing, jazz and contemporary pop performed by experienced, world-class musicians. Additional musicians and afternoon sets also available.
Vintage Jukebox, with highly talented jazz and blues musicians, sets an unmatched musical standard. From jazz standards to the latest pop hits, Vintage Jukebox are capable of catering to events and weddings, offering tailor-made entertainment for any occasion.
Exciting new brass and drums band playing danceable pop songs as well as some Latin music. With Brazilian musicians in their ranks, the band will bring the spirit of Rio and Carnival to your event!
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.
When The Shots aren't sharing the stage with the likes of Sting and Jamiroquai, they can be found playing soul, pop and R&B covers at some of the coolest parties in the country. Fronted by an alumnus of The Voice UK 2019.
A guitar, violin and vocal harmony duo with a repertoire that covers everything from Ray Charles to Oasis, The Beatles to Beyoncé and Frank Sinatra to Britney Spears.
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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