Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
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.
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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!
The best rock and pop party band on the south coast, featuring male lead vocals and playing party anthems by The Beatles, Chic, Queen, Harry Styles and more – guaranteed to have everybody on their feet! Available with DJ service.
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.
Eclectic solo singer-guitarist and loop artist, performing rich, layered arrangements of covers by rock, pop and folk legends, from Van Morrison and Joni Mitchell to Norah Jones, George Ezra and Tom Odell.
Experienced, sax-led jazz trio, performing jazzy takes on pop music from The Beatles to Sam Smith as well as classic jazz. Suitable for mellow background music at weddings, corporate events and more!
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!
Virtuoso singer guitarist, with a distinctive, unique and unforgettable voice who can perform a wide variety of instruments and genres.
Fun-loving party band who have worked alongside Jessie J and Tinie Tempah playing hits by legends from Tom Jones and Bon Jovi to Rihanna and Lady Gaga. Larger line-ups, acoustic duo and laptop DJ service also available.
The Hotfoot Charmers met jamming on the vibrant Bristol jazz scene and, together, inspired by artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Django Reinhardt they render their own interpretations of early jazz standards with all the radiance and intimacy of a fireside session.
Dynamic DJ covering everything from rock to EDM, with over 20 years of experience entertaining crowds at premier venues and events.
Experienced and talented singer and guitarist playing pop and rock hits for a wide range of events. Laptop DJ service and additional musicians also available.
Riotously good fun oompah music and games for an Oktoberfest style party. Complete with costumes and traditional music plus classic pop songs, this is guaranteed fun for everyone! Various line-ups available.
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.
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.
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?!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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