contact enquiry list

Cotswolds wedding bands

There are few more romantic places to get married than This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Complete your day by hiring an exceptional Cotswolds wedding band to play upbeat, rock, pop and soul covers into the night.

Excellent

5 stars

933 reviews on

Trustpilot

To check availability, please add your event date to the menu above.

Play 'video'
from£1,995

The Indie Buskers Band

  • London
  • 4
  • (1)

Unique boho party band featuring acoustic bass and violin, playing well-known covers with a festival folk-inspired makeover, from Ray Charles to Britney Spears.

Play 'video'
from£1,475

The Hits

  • Bristol
  • 4
  • (27)

Bristol's standout rock and pop covers band, performing a killer repertoire of classics by the The Stones and The Kinks through to modern floorfillers by Daft Punk, The Arctic Monkeys and Bruno Mars. Laptop DJ service and photobooth available for hire!

Play 'video'
from£1,080

The Breaks

  • Plymouth
  • 3-4
  • (19)

Top function band in the South West with a large song list of swaggering rock, pop and indie suitable for all ages at weddings, parties and celebrations. Laptop DJ service and reception/dinner acoustic music available.

Play 'video'
from£4,615

Soul Club

  • London
  • 6-10
  • (55)

Max out on soul and sophistication with Soul Club, a high energy show band comprising musicians who have toured with Stormzy and Dua Lipa. Expect stunning vocals and unparalleled musicianship.

Play 'video'
from£945

The Wandering Lights

  • London
  • 3-4
  • (60)

Charismatic roaming band performing upbeat, catchy covers with a folksy, festival feel. Expect to hear artists as diverse as Avicii, Blackstreet and Lionel Richie. Also available as an evening party band.

Play 'video'
from£1,725

Balkan Allstars

  • Bristol
  • 4-5
  • (18)

Dynamic acoustic ensemble performing upbeat songs from the Balkan, Greek, Klezmer, and Roma traditions.

Play 'video'
from£995

Loveshack

  • Newport
  • 4
  • (47)

Young and talented Welsh party band with female vocals and a repertoire of danceable songs everyone knows and loves - from the 1960s right up to modern classics.

Play 'video'
from£1,575

Shakedown

  • Brighton
  • 4-12
  • (84)

Knock-out party band featuring members who have recorded and performed at Abbey Road and Glastonbury and playing some of the biggest soul and pop floor-fillers of all time.

Play 'video'
from£995

The High Rollers

  • London
  • 3
  • (111)

Authentically recreated indie rock covers by The Killers, Blur and The Kinks sit alongside funkier pop by Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams. For value and impact, wedding bands don't come better than this.

Play 'video'
from£1,960

The Rumours

  • London
  • 4
  • (40)

Believe everything you hear about these guys! The Rumours are a vibrant 4-piece band that come with boundless energy and an infectious love for mixing the latest hits from Bruno Mars and George Ezra with timeless classics from Chic, Earth Wind & Fire and The Beatles.

Play 'video'
from£1,170

Knights of Swing

  • Kent
  • 4
  • (26)

Highly experienced and entertaining jazz / swing function band playing the classic hits from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, and more.

Play 'video'
from£2,400

Masterblaster

  • London
  • 5-7
  • (57)

Fronted by a world-class female vocalist, Masterblaster perform wide-ranging sets of rock, pop, funk and soul floor-fillers through the eras, with optional jazz, country, Israeli and Arabic sets.

Play 'video'
from£3,850

The Capricorns

  • Kent
  • 7-10
  • (79)

Stylish, globe-trotting function band featuring powerhouse vocalists and gigs for KPMG, Gucci and Jaguar alongside weddings in London and Dubai.

Play 'video'
from£1,290

Penfold

  • London
  • 4-6
  • (151)

Fun, high energy party and wedding band with a frontman skilled at working a crowd and around eight hours' worth of danceable party anthems from all eras at their disposal.

Play 'video'
from£1,355

The Electrics

  • Surrey
  • 4-7
  • (84)

Energetic party band with fantastic harmonies, a huge live sound and an impressive list of pop, rock and soul hits from the 50s to the present day. Previous clients include Easyjet, DHL, and The British Army. Keyboards, saxophone and male vocalist, acoustic duo and DJ set available!

Play 'video'
from£2,095

The Tales

  • Kent
  • 5-7
  • (24)

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.

Play 'video'
from£1,230

Limelight

  • South Wales
  • 4
  • (15)

One of the UK's leading Mumford-style folk bands, blending country pop and Irish jigs with contemporary party anthems.

Play 'video'
from£2,710

The Gents

  • London
  • 4
  • (35)

Inventive and unique festival style party band specialising in feel-good dance anthems, UK garage and club classics - all recreated on live instruments.

Play 'video'
from£3,075

Spotlight

  • London
  • 6
  • (29)

Comprised of top-flight touring musicians that have backed artists such as Rita Ora and George Ezra, Spotlight are an explosive premium party band covering the biggest soul & pop hits of all time.

Play 'video'
from£1,750

The Inglorious Brassterds

  • London
  • 5-8
  • (41)

Incredible new brass band bringing the rhythm and soul of New Orleans alive to your party, with a few pop covers thrown in. Also available with vocalist.


The easy way to hire wedding bands in the Cotswolds

  • Handpicked wedding bands in the Cotswolds for hire
  • Expert advice on booking Cotswolds wedding music
  • Low fees and fast customer service
  • Comprehensive band contracts for your peace of mind
  • 24/7 emergency support and live music guarantee

Guide to booking wedding & function bands in the Cotswolds

What styles of music do your Cotswolds wedding bands play?

Most of our Cotswolds wedding bands play a wide range of mainstream pop music from all eras. You can expect to hear floor-filling songs by artists as diverse as Stevie Wonder and The Beatles to Dua Lipa and Lizzo.

Saying that, if you prefer to hear more rock and indie than mainstream pop, we'd recommend choosing a 3 or 4-piece band featuring vocals, guitar, bass and drums.

If soul and Motown is more your bag, then look for larger line-ups featuring keyboards and brass. The exact line-up and song list for each band is listed on their profile pages.

Do your Cotswolds wedding bands bring all their own gear?

Yes. All our Cotswolds wedding bands are fully self-contained with their own PA sound system, microphones, backline amplifiers and instruments.

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.

Why book a wedding band in the Cotswolds?

Perhaps surprisingly, there's a wealth of musical talent residing in this Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and we've brought you the best local bands available.

In fact, The Cotswolds can claim a rich musical history, with artists such as Gustav Holst, The Rolling Stones' Brian Jones, The Who's Keith Moon, and Blur's Alex James all residing here.

With this combination of romantic landscapes and musical expertise, why would you get married anywhere else?!

Can your Cotswolds wedding bands learn our first dance?

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.

Which venues in the Cotswolds have your wedding bands performed at?

With its undulating landscapes, picturesque towns and villages and official status as an area of outstanding natural beauty, we love planning wedding celebrations with couples in the Cotswolds.

There are too many venues to name here, but some of our favourites are: Cowley Manor, The Barn at Upcote, Crown of Crucis, Cripps Barn, Bowden Hall, Pittville Pump Room, Manor By The Lake, Ellenborough Park, The Kingscote Barn, Eastington Park and Matara.

Can you provide background musicians in the Cotswolds, such as jazz bands?

Definitely! We have a range of Cotswolds musicians who can provide background music whilst guests gather for your ceremony, or during your photos, afternoon drinks reception or wedding meal.

Take a look through our string quartets, acoustic duo and trios and solo entertainers to find the perfect fit for your day. For more options, browse the menus at the top of this page.

We also have Cotswolds jazz bands, as well as brass bands and everything in between.

How can we save money on our band?

There are lots of ways to keep costs to a minimum with your entertainment on your special day.

Using the same musicians throughout the day, from ceremony to dancefloor, can help to save on travel costs.

Lots of our Cotswolds wedding bands offer musicians that can play at your ceremony, throughout an afternoon reception and into a larger dance party set up in the evening.

Take a look at each listing for acoustic background music provided by the same musicians.

Equally, hiring a local band for your wedding will help to cut travel and accommodation costs - and many of them will offer reduced rates throughout the winter and on weekday bookings.

So if you haven't selected a date yet, keep that in mind for if budget is tight!


The best live wedding music bands in the Cotswolds and UK wide

Function Central provides the best wedding bands and DJs for events throughout the UK and internationally. We're the leading Cotswolds wedding music booking agency, with 5 star rated customer service, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and outstanding quality.

Search for a live band anywhere in the UK using the menu below.

Back to top