Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire wedding bands in Sussex and the surrounding area to suit every venue, budget and taste – whether you’re making it legal on the South Downs or making it regal in the Royal Pavilion in Brighton!
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With instruments and lighting covered in crystals, The Rough Diamonds are innovating live entertainment and raising the bar for luxury events! This is a showband with stage presence and wow factor like its never been seen before!
Exciting party band playing upbeat, danceable rock & pop hits by artists ranging from Prince and Elvis to Coldplay and The Weekend.
Exhilarating 6-14 piece party band featuring stunning male and female vocals and offering optional horns, playing accurate renditions of modern and classic hits.
Mixing oompah versions of your pop favourites with traditional Bavarian music, this German-themed band promise heaps of fun and a lot of Lederhosen!
Impressive and electrifying, this band features one of the largest function band line-ups in the business, ranging from 11 to an epic 18-piece ensemble, and guarantees a high-energy show packed with soul, funk, and pop classics.
Energetic ceilidh, folk and barn dance band, playing everything from Irish, English and Scottish classics through to old-time American and classical piano. The band also come with the option of adding a caller to your booking. Only available within 100 miles of Cambridge.
Dance your way through a decade of 80s pop with this high-end 80s tribute band! Incredible visuals and a huge sound. Additional musicians available.
A premium function band that boasts an extensive collection of popular chart hits and offer additional vocalists, a dynamic horn section and soothing jazz background music for a complete musical experience.
The finest party and wedding band performing rock, indie, R&B and chart music with charisma and energy! Hire the band’s DJ service for a seamless night of music.
Exceptional all-male London 3-piece band, who've supported The Kooks, delivering hits from the 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond! DJ service and afternoon acoustic sets available.
From pop favourites and feel-good funk to afrobeats and updated jazz classics, The DBs turn the traditional brass band format on its head and drag it kicking and screaming into the 21st century!
Explosive and energetic Cuban band fronted by a fantastic female vocalist. One of the finest bands representatives of Cuban son, Latin and salsa music in the UK today!
High-energy five-piece pop-rock band bringing epic live music, dance-floor fillers, and unforgettable vibes to any event!
An unstoppable group of soulful musicians bringing you the finest pop, R&B, soul and dance tunes from across the decades with their show-stopping vocals and energetic, engaging performances.
With vibrant stage shows and a skillful mix of classic cover band tracks and more far-out versions of numbers not often attempted by other bands in the industry, Paradise offer DJ-style mixes to their live performances to keep your guests partying.
Looking for the party of a lifetime? With over a thousand live performances at corporate events, parties and weddings worldwide, The Starlighters guarantee a night to remember! Additional musicians, live DJ and afternoon background sets also available.
Hugely experienced musicians from successful, original artist bands, Night Owls can perform a range of Pop, Rock, Indie, Britpop, Soul, Motown and Disco for your event.
Your go-to acoustic roaming band for a dose of blues and charisma. These guys take your all-time faves and sprinkle 'em with some bluesy magic, making them sound like nothing you've ever heard before.
Transport your event back to the golden-era of music with the must-have 50s and 60s band, The Honeydrops.
Bust a move to the coolest classics and the freshest new sounds – The Recollections comprise accomplished West End singers are backed up by a ridiculously talented collection of session musicians, who have performed hundreds of events together.
Since 2008 we've provided bands and musicians for thousands of wedding receptions throughout Sussex, from Horsham to Haywards Heath.
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Our Sussex wedding bands typically cover a broad range of well-known rock, pop, soul songs. We find that a variety of genres from across the decades ensures the tastes of all guests are catered for.
But if you're set on a specific genre, check out our dedicated jazz bands or soul bands. We also have dedicated rock and indie bands, festival folk style bands and DJs.
With it's historic towns, seaside views, countryside walks and rustic character, Sussex is a brilliant place to get married. And our Sussex wedding bands have performed at most of the top venues.
Some of our favourites include: Ashdown Park Hotel, Ockenden Manor, Upwaltham Barns, Goodwood House, Buxted Park Hotel and Hendall Manor Barns.
We have West Sussex wedding bands covering Worthing, Crawley, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Shoreham-by-Sea, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Chichester.
Our East Sussex wedding bands cover Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, Seaford, Crowborough, Hailsham, Portslade-by-Sea, Peacehaven and Lewes.
All our Sussex wedding bands 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.
Most of our acts perform danceable, mainstream music from all eras and are suitable for the evening party.
But if you're looking for Sussex wedding musicians for the earlier part of your day, check out our classical musicians, pianists, string quartets and harpists for your ceremony.
For your drinks reception or meal, try our wedding jazz bands. Our steel pan bands and roaming bands are ideally suited to outdoor receptions.
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 Sussex 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 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 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.
When you hire a Sussex wedding band with Function Central, you won’t have to battle to organise your event.
Our booking process is simple, and we’ll even put you in touch with your wedding band before your event, so that you can discuss your arrangements.
Most of our bands will be happy to learn your special song or first dance, whether your favourite tune is a sixties classic or a current chart hit.
Our Sussex brides and grooms tell us why they chose their wedding band and how live music made their evening party. Read more local wedding stories on our blog.
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Function Central provide exceptional Sussex bands, DJs and entertainers for events in the UK and internationally. We're the leading local 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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