Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Our York bands for hire perform the very best rock, pop, soul and Motown, across the city and the surrounding areas. Choose your favourite genre and get ready to dance through the decades.
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This highly talented DJ, saxophonist, and percussion trio is ready to kickstart your evening and set the party vibe with a dynamic blend of dance, pop, house, and R&B tracks.
Quirky vintage swing band with a fantastic female lead putting a retro take on modern songs like Get Lucky, Uptown Funk and Billie Jean.
Energetic and lively country band performing the biggest country hits by Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to Shania Twain and Faith Hill. They'll have everyone hitting the dance floor and line dancing the night away!
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.
An experienced, fun-loving and charismatic 4-piece band from Manchester with a limitless repertoire that covers more rock, pop, Motown and current chart hits than you can handle!
Flawlessly performed rock, indie and soul hits from all eras as well as guilty pleasure pop anthems.
Lively northern brass ensemble pumping out everything from pop hits to traditional German tunes, perfect for parties and Oktoberfest!
Vibrant, crowd-pleasing party band delivering the best of pop, rock, country, and folk with infectious energy to keep your guests dancing all night!
The Wandering Horns play a huge mix of music from classic jazz to contemporary pop, so that you can be assured that everyone will find something to love in their performances!
An energising and contemporary take on an increasingly poplar genre: country music! Expect country classics by Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain alongside American rock anthems.
Flipping the script on traditional tunes, these dynamic brass wizards serve up everything from The Beatles to Beyonce.
Combining New Orleans horns, traditional British Brass and some original arrangements of modern favourites, Hardcore Horns are the easiest way to create a party atmosphere with immediate effect!
Hugely experienced wedding and function band featuring both male and female vocals, playing a great mixture of party classics and contemporary tunes. Extra musicians, photo booth and DJ service also available.
Beer & Blarney Irish Band are a lively Irish band, infusing classic Irish tunes by The Pogues, The Dubliners, and The Saw Doctors with their unique style.
Youthful big band with a killer brass section, this Manchester-based outfit delivers a versatile show blending Rat Pack and swing classics with contemporary hits.
If you're on the hunt for a band that not only invigorates the dance floor but also keeps your guests engaged and entertained throughout the night, Domino is the ultimate choice for you.
Unforgettable and electrifying, this DJ Live band, renowned for X Factor and The Voice vocalists, ensures a legendary night with timeless old-school R&B, dance and pop hits.
High Wire cover an electrifying mix of timeless classics and current chart-toppers from Amy Winehouse to the Spice Girls to the Jackson 5, for an unforgettable night of dancing.
A swinging big band playing a winning, energetic mix of 30s jazz, 40s swing & jive, 50s rock'n'roll and 60s soul hits. Afternoon trio or quartet sets and DJ service available.
Laidback acoustic duo with both male and female lead vocals, playing soulful covers from the likes of Al Green and Marvin Gaye through to Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and Adele.
Our York party bands aim to cover a broad range of popular music genres, including Motown, rock and indie. This ensures that all guest’s musical tastes are covered and the dancefloor is never empty!
All our party bands provide everything they need to get your party started including amplifiers, mics, instruments, and a PA system.
Most bands will bring along stage and dancefloor lighting but check each band’s profile to find out exactly what they offer.
Typically our quote will include 2 x 60 minute sets (this can also be split into 3 x 40 minute sets) with one or two short breaks in between sets, during which the band will put on a playlist, to ensure you’re never in silence. Quotes also include an arrival from 5pm or 6pm to set up their equipment and do a quick sound-check, and all relevant certificates for your venue (eg. PLI and PAT).
Mostly of the time, yes. Our bands will always do everything they can to accommodate special requests such as first dance songs. Just ask us and we’ll run it past the band.
All bands listed on this page are intended for evening events where after-dinner dancing is a must. But we also have a range of acts suitable for afternoon receptions, cocktail parties and dinners, such as jazz bands, acoustic acts and steel bands.
York and the surrounding areas, with ruggedly romantic moors and imposing historic manors, make for an incredible wedding backdrop.
Our bands have played throughout York and Yorkshire including in Hull, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, Batley, Dewsbury, Keighley, Castleford, Brighouse, Pudsey, Morley, Pontefract, Shipley, Bingley, Holmfirth, Normanton, Ossett, Yeadon, Rothwell.
Premier York venues include Thicket Priory, The Guildhall, The Grand, Aldby Park, Malmaison York and Hornington Manor.
Booking a local York band can reduce travel costs significantly (musicians not only charge for fuel, but the time they spend travelling as well). You’ll also save on expensive hotel costs, as most bands booked for evening events will request accommodation if travelling for more than 2 and a half hours to your venue each way.
More and more venues are installing sound limiters, which are designed to trip the power to the band when a certain threshold (in decibels) is breached. Thresholds set to 92dB or under are likely to cause problems for most bands.
Let us know if this is the case so we can suggest more suitable acts, such as bands using electric drums, or acoustic bands.
Our bands have performed at festivals, birthday parties, corporate events and more, so they know exactly how to keep guests entertained all night long.
At Function Central we only work with acts that meet our strict standards for professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and courtesy.
In addition, we offer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week right up until your event date.
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