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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Electrifying, non-stop show, featuring rocking classics from the 1950s, party favourites from the 1960s, and danceable medleys from the 1970s and 1980s.
Dynamic, fun-loving duo bringing high-energy party anthems from every era to keep the dancefloor buzzing all night long!
Slick and versatile, this band delivers a high-energy blend of soulful covers and original mashups, spanning from soul, funk, pop and R&B.
High energy 90s themed band bringing you all the classic tunes from your favourite era! Expect hits from Shaggy to The Backstreet Boys, and everything in between.
Winners of the Prestige Awards 'Best London Party Band', The Chandeliers bring their youthful energy to a range a fresh medleys and rewrites of party favourites.
Vintage Swing takes you back to the golden age of swing. This dynamic 2-7 piece ensemble pays tribute to the Jazz Age and the Swing Era, capturing the spirit of these iconic musical periods.
This dynamic band hits all the right notes with classic Lindy hop and jump jive tunes, along with swinging renditions of chart-toppers by Pharrell and Bruno Mars. With their all-singing, all-swinging style, they're a sure bet for getting everyone up and dancing on the floor.
Acoustic guitar-led festival band covering indie folk and acoustic artists such as Mumford & Sons and Ed Sheeran. Expect upbeat, feel-good performances tailored to your preferences.
This authentic postmodern style swing band masterfully plays classic swing tunes, as well as pop songs reimagined in a swing style. They also offer the option to include additional musicians in their lineup.
High-energy pop and soul band with an enormous song list of almost 500 songs and featuring a world-class female vocalist! Book the band with optional 3-piece brass section or DJ!
Put some groove in your heart with this stunning 90s pop and dance band with male and female vocals. The band have a repertoire packed full of 90s hits, as well as club tunes from across the decades. Additional musicians and DJ service available.
A professional collective with a live band and DJ that offer more fun, energy and talent than you can handle and are guaranteed to create an unforgettable evening of performances.
The Laundrettes Roaming Band are the quirkiest musical marvels to hit London town! These groovy gals are famous for their toe-tapping tunes and infectious party vibes and can slot into any occasion indoors or outdoors.
Featuring powerful live vocals and virtuoso sax and guitar, BTP perform to high-quality backing tracks which can be replaced with a live DJ or live drums on request. Non-stop, party-starting entertainment.
Ignite your event with Alacantra's electrifying fusion of house and nu-disco interspersed with soulful live vocals, as she breathes new life into your favourite anthems.
Luxury function band made up of outstanding musicians from London that deliver an engaging, energetic and unforgettable show, guaranteed to get the audience dancing all night.
Slick party and wedding band capturing the definitive sound of pop and rock through the decades and led by an animated frontman who gets every crowd on their feet! DJ service and acoustic sets available.
Expert party trio with a varied playlist, taking you smoothly from the swinging sixties to the best modern rock and pop. Hire the band’s laptop DJ service to keep the dancefloor full between sets.
A supreme events band, performing globally since 2012, The Impressions offer vivid energy and musical brilliance, wrapped in a luxurious package.
Incredible versatile band with a song list ranging from 70s classics to the present day that includes current charts as well as all your favourite soul and Motown throwbacks!
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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