Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Our wedding bands in the South East are experts at filling the dancefloor. They play a top selection of rock, pop and soul hits from throughout the decades to keep your guests dancing all night.
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One of the best funk and disco bands in London, The Natural Highs will bring floor-filling songs, wow-factor and raw soul energy to your party.
Innovative entertainers who have appeared on Britain’s Got Talent and collaborated with famous artists, crafting their own exceptional medleys that electrify every party.
Whether it's the latest pop/club hits you're into or classic Motown or indie rock, you'll find something for everyone in Affinity's eclectic set list.
Versatile 4-piece band covering everything from 60s rock 'n' roll to 70s disco, 90s anthems, and modern pop, guaranteeing a dance floor filled with infectious energy and pure happiness!
Top-flight rock and pop party band delivering exceptional value for money, female lead vocals and optional brass, rapper and string section.
With bold sounds and frantic Latin beats, Soneando perform Cuban Son reminiscent of The Buena Vista Social Club as well as hot salsa with a serious groove! The band features top musicians from South America.
A high-energy live band that transforms iconic Ministry of Sound and Ibiza anthems into an electrifying, hands-in-the-air dance party experience.
Drawing inspiration from the Golden Age of Jazz, The Velvet Tones pay tribute to the iconic Ladies of Jazz by performing classics from the Great American Songbook and songs popularized by legendary artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone.
Get that summer nightclub vibe for your event, with Ibiza Sun DJ Band's white island song list including the best house, R&B and dance tunes as well as live vocals and saxophone. An amazing backdrop to your special event.
Originally an apres-ski party favourite in the French Alps as well as a go-to cruise ship band for P&O and DFDS Ferries, The Deeze are now making waves on the UK wedding scene.
Innovative, improvised and modern covers of your favourite tracks to dance to from some of the best, young brass players of their generation. This collaboration is electric!
Lively ceilidh band specialising in Irish and Scottish songs, dances and tunes and featuring both male and female vocals. With the option of an experienced caller as well as additional musicians, they will ensure you are dancing all night!
This versatile jazz and swing ensemble really is a cut above the rest! Their plethora of material spans the contemporary chart hits from the last 80 years. Larger line-ups, lead male vocals, acoustic afternoon sets and DJ service are available.
Offering the most authentic - and raucous - Oompah experience around! Whether its Oktoberfest, beer exhibitions or recreating the energy of apres ski, this is Lederhosen-fuelled fun and games at its finest! Available acoustic, roaming or with PA system.
Energetic 4-piece party band guaranteeing a night of non-stop dancing, covering your golden oldies from The Beatles and to modern classics by Mumford & Songs, Dua Lipa and Sam Fender.
London’s newest indie pop party group with a huge repertoire spanning decades of classics and a harmony-packed, polished live show to back them up.
One of the UK's premier Latin Pop bands, brimming with charisma and vitality! Covering a wide range of music from Ed Sheeran to Carlos Santana, this sensational band is sure to exceed your expectations.
Sundown Duo are a high-energy pairing specialising in medleys, mash-ups and a hugely diverse set list – great value for evening parties.
High-energy and vibrant, this band keeps the dance floor alive with a thrilling mix of hits—from Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire to Lizzo and Adele—guaranteeing an unforgettable celebration.
Blending brass beats from Brazil, New Orleans, the Balkans, and Mexico, The Brass Party electrifies any event with spontaneous energy and crowd-pleasing tunes.
Since 2008 we've provided bands and musicians for thousands of wedding receptions throughout the South East, from Southampton to Southend-on-Sea.
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A standard party band set-up is at least one lead vocalist backed by
anything from 3 to 8 musicians.
A guitar-based band is great for rock and indie anthems, choose a band with synths if you’re wanting 80s classics, or a band with a brass section for some funk and soul.
Take a
look at our South East wedding band profiles to see footage of our bands at work.
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.
These pages are for our after-dinner entertainment, but we also have a top selection of South East wedding musicians to suit your daytime proceedings.
Whether you want a classical musician to play you down the aisle, a cocktail pianist while you sign the register or a set by an acoustic duo at your drinks reception, we have a classy selection of soloists, duos and trios for hire.
Our jazz bands
in the South East add a touch of class to your reception.
Perfect for
smaller or outdoor venues where you are worried about space and noise, a jazz band is adaptable and can play everything from smooth background
music to an all-out swinging show.
Our bands are available to perform throughout the South East, including: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Sussex
Whatever your needs, we'll have your entertainment covered by some of the finest musicians in the UK.
At Function Central, our experts have handpicked only the finest South East function bands to give you the choice of the finest quality performers.
We have party bands, jazz bands and even ceilidh bands.
Our musicians are professional, reliable and experienced at rocking the party for receptions all over the country.
Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your party 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.
Function Central provide South East bands, DJs and entertainers for events throughout the UK and internationally. We're the leading local wedding music booking agency, with 5 star rated customer service, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and outstanding quality.
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