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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After starting out as a tribute to 90s dance classics the band now play high-octane club floor-fillers from the 70s to the present day. Using mash-ups, medleys and segues, songs are blended into one seamless night of entertainment.
Lively and entertaining New Orleans style street band featuring brass, sousaphone and drums. A broad repertoire to suit any occasion from garden reception, to street parade, to spirited parties with dancing! Also available with two female lead vocalists.
Stylish and soulful acoustic guitar and vocal duo combining high calibre musicianship with an uplifting set spanning James Brown to Beyonce. Incredible value and guaranteed to appeal to all ages! DJ service available.
Fun, lively 4-piece playing classic and modern rock & pop with a jazzy, boho twist! The band's winning combination of infectious energy and dancefloor cool is winning over audiences at weddings and parties up and down the UK.
Energetic and talented, this all-female brass ensemble blends pop, jazz, funk, and soul into an electrifying musical experience that captivates audiences worldwide.
Award-winning klezmer band performing Eastern European Jewish, Israeli and Balkan music, ideal for listening and dancing.
TV Cowboys are a father and son led group with a lifetime's experience on the road, recording and touring with artists such as Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift, Dwight Yoakam, Glen Campbell, Lonnie Donegan and more.
Fun and stylish, this international jazz ensemble brings a fresh twist to classic swing, bossa nova, and pop for an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind show.
Highly sought-after unplugged trio with virtuoso saxophone and acoustic guitars, delivering harmonious three-part melodies and a lively, interactive repertoire spanning from the 1950s to today's hits.
Enchanting rhythms and beautiful melodies are brought to life by this sensational female-fronted Brazilian band. Perfect as either background music during receptions or for dancing the night away.
Explosive brass band delivering a funky blend of soul and pop songs for dancing. The band can also offer costumed oompah sets for Oktoberfest or New Orleans roaming sets if required.
Bringing an unrivalled electricity and energy to their performances, Sierra DJ Band have performed for the likes of the Melbourne Grand Prix, the Australian Open and travelled the world for P&O Cruises.
Contemporary & stylish ‘live-lounge’ covers duo with eight years of experience; performing at UK Festivals including, Hyde Park for the London 2012 Olympics and The Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone. Party duo with backing tracks also available.
With a song list of sizzling samba and salsa, groovy cha cha and infectious Latin pop, Ritmo Latino are an all-star band who have entertained celebrities like Anthony Joshua and Tony Hadley.
Performing globally since 2010, an energetic and experienced act, creating musical performances for you to treasure, always!
Lively dance routines, dazzling costumes, and plenty of audience participation – this compact 80s tribute band will have your guests singing along to Whitney, Madonna, Tiffany, and more!
This versatile band brings the swinging 60s to life with their authentic tunes, covering everything from rock & roll to pop, and Motown to funk & soul, perfect for any event!
Acoustic Sunset Trio blends harmonies, acoustic guitar, and cajon to deliver live pop, folk, jazz, and dance music to any event. French and Italian songs also available on request.
Mumford & Sons inspired acoustic band with a wide-ranging song list from classic rock to the latest pop. The band can also offer roaming sets in the afternoon.
If you're hoping for the ultimate party experience then look no further! This collective of London's West End's best singers and musicians are set to take your event to another level!
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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