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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The Mobiles are a completely unplugged roaming band featuring sax - they'll wander around your event playing golden oldies as well as fresh hits, bringing an intimate, one-on-one performance to your guests.
Adaptable duo suitable for either acoustic background music or the evening party, playing a timeless mix of songs through the ages.
Vibrant steel band playing the sounds of turquoise seas, sunshine and swaying palm trees! Huge repertoire of traditional Caribbean music as well as reggae and pop from The Beach Boys to Bruno Mars. Available in larger line-ups.
Add some spice and a ray of sunshine to your event with this West Midlands-based steel pan band serving up a lively taste of the Caribbean! The band’s song list includes a colourful mix of reggae and modern styles.
North East based duo featuring male vocals, keys & guitar, and perfect for wedding ceremonies, dinner and background music. Option to add backing tracks for evening entertainment and DJ service available.
Performing a high-quality range of songs from pop and indie to swing and rock, The Records are determined to keep your dancefloor packed from start to finish!
Elegant and dynamic jazz band with a classy repertoire of jazz standards with an optional female vocalist if desired. Smaller and larger instrumental ensembles are available to cater for the setting.
Experienced male-fronted party and wedding band with a fantastic live show and a song list covering rock and pop music from The Beatles and Elvis to Ed Sheeran and Adele.
High-energy 80s show reviving the decade’s biggest hits, thrilling crowds with nonstop music and unforgettable party vibes!
Electrifying party band delivery a wild mix of pop, rock, and indie gems of classic and modern hits, guaranteeing a packed dance floor. Plus, they'll even switch it up with a Mumford-style set for that extra unique vibe.
Accomplished and highly sought-after UK vocalist, known for her electrifying tribute to Whitney Houston, with an extensive career spanning from royal performances to festival stages and chart-topping gospel arrangements.
Midlands-based 3-piece rock and pop band offering a jam-packed blend of styles spanning multiple decades and genres. Acoustic sets and DJ service also available.
Powerful band featuring male vocals, piano and loops to create a huge live sound. The band play floor-filling anthems from the 1960s to the present. Booking options include acoustic duo and DJ service.
Good Bad and The Ugly Country Band
Good, Bad, and The Ugly Country Band are a sensational showcase of timeless country melodies that will have you clapping, tapping, and boot-scootin' your heart out.
Paying tribute to the king of reggae, The Magic of Marley are an unrivalled, dynamic band that bring Bob Marley's hits to life like never before.
The Heartbreakers Duo are a versatile duo available to hire for all kinds of events, playing a wide variety of acoustic arrangements of classic & contemporary songs from Adele to The Killers & more!
Highly-accomplished female singer/guitarist playing an impressive mix of classic and modern hits by artists including Fleetwood Mac and Adele. Natalie uses a vocal harmony pedal to give her performances more depth, creating a full and original sound.
Latin flavour to soul, funk, pop and reggae classics, as well as hip-shaking Buena Vista salsa and Latin jazz/soul favourites! Ideal for filling dancefloors, or to add cool, background sophistication.
This in-demand Midlands wedding band have played at the NEC and O2 Arena and feature male and female vocals and 5-part harmonies. Expect pop, rock, indie, soul, funk and disco party anthems.
Electrifying and full of nostalgia, this ultimate tribute band delivers a high-energy 80s party experience packed with all your favourite hits and unforgettable entertainment!
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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