Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
All of the top North East wedding bands are available here from Function Central. Our talent experts have picked out only the very best for you to hire.
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Knock-out New Orleans style brass party band with drums for Mardi Gras parades, festivals, funerals, surprise entries and dancing! Larger line-ups available.
A brass band like nothing you've ever experienced before. Trumpets, sousaphone, group vocals and stilt-walking percussionists combine to belt out classic pop tunes from the last 50 years and create an audio-visual spectacle!
A one-of-a-kind 5-piece jazz and swing band, specializing in a postmodern twist by performing pop standards with a classic jazz flair. If the mood calls for it, they effortlessly switch to funk and soul tunes to get everyone on their feet and dancing.
Belting out classic and modern anthems from Summer of '69 to Mr Brightside as well as contemporary pop, these northern rockers know how to ignite a party vibe like no-one else, guaranteeing an unforgettable night of non-stop dancing.
Exciting live function band with an eclectic mix of floor-filling, rock-oriented anthems – expect indie, pop and dance through the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and on to the present day.
The Pop Ups will play you through the decades! Born from a mutual love of classic pop, these phenomenal musicians deliver a night to remember.
Professional and versatile rock, pop and soul function band serving the North West and beyond, covering the very best of rock, pop, funk, soul and jazz across the decades. Highly recommended!
Eclectic Cheshire-based covers band who regularly play at weddings and events all over the UK and Europe. The band have a large repertoire spanning the last five decades.
A dynamic brass band that perform funk and pop covers in a New Orleans street style. Their diverse repertoire covers everything from Amy Winehouse to Stevie Wonder and Pharrell Williams.
Versatile duo featuring sultry female vocals and smooth sax alongside male vocals and killer guitar skills, delivering everything from chilled acoustics to pumping DJ sets to make your event a hit!
Energetic and innovative, this unique musical duo seamlessly blends various instruments and vocals, including drum and guitar loops, showcasing their exceptional ability to replicate a full band.
With top quality backing tracks, Silhouette are able to create that band sound effortlessly between them, blending their voices in harmony all backed out by stunning guitar and keyboard work.
Perform a varied mix of timeless and current classics guaranteed to get you and your guests celebrating all throughout the festivities!
A female-fronted pop and rock band that know what a great party is all about! From powerhouse vocals and party sets to acoustic afternoon background music, Backlight have you covered.
World-class brass and drums party band who are regulars at Glastonbury and have performed for Jamie Oliver and Liam Gallagher.
With outstanding male and female vocalists, The Monophonics seamlessly blend artists as varied as Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Lizzo and Queen.
Seamlessly blending cutting-edge drum samplers and electric percussion with live instruments.
Be a rock star for a day! Bandeoke is a unique and immersive experience, transforming you and your guests from mere spectators into the main attraction.
A function and party band based in Cheshire who are guaranteed to keep the dance floor full and keep the party going all night long!
Roadhouse are a high energy party band with a polished sound and awesome set list, guaranteed to have guests dancing the night away.
Our wedding bands in the North East are generally booked for
after-dinner dancing.
They play chart hits from throughout the decades,
generally covering a blend of pop, rock and soul.
All of the band
line-ups consist of a lead vocalist backed by live musicians, varying
from compact 3-pieces to large-scale 8-piece bands and everything in
between.
Remember to see our act profiles to get a sense of their particular style. Choose a band with synthesisers and keyboards for cheesy 80s classics, or a band with guitars if rock and indie anthems are more your thing.
If you’re looking for soul, funk and Motown – keep an eye out for our bands with brass sections.
All our 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.
This section is dedicated to evening wedding entertainment, but we also have a fine selection of North East wedding musicians suitable for
your daytime proceedings such as the ceremony, drinks reception or
photographs.
Consider a string quartet or acoustic guitarist to set the perfect mood before the evening’s party.
All the way along the River Tyne and beyond, we have bands spanning the stunning industrial and rural north east towns and villages.
Our acts cover Newcastle, Durham, and Northumberland as well as Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Shields Blyth and Cramlington. Browse our bands to find something perfect for your big day.
Whether you're planning a celebration at The Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park, The Vermont Hotel, Village Hotel Club or As You Like It, we've got the range of acts and styles you need to set off a night to remember.
We also have a fine choice of North East function bands across a range of genres.
A jazz swing band is ideal if you’re looking to give your reception a classy
edge. They are generally smaller-scale and easier to set-up than a party band – a perfect solution if you’re worried about accommodating your
band in a smaller venue.
If you’re looking for something alternative, have a look at our ceilidh bands, brass bands and alternate options.
Function Central is the go-to agency for wedding music in the region.
By booking locally, you can save on travel costs and minimise hassle for yourself and the musicians.
Function Central are a leading North East wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our bands, DJs and entertainers are available for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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