Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Incredible, locally sourced Yorkshire party bands for hire. We provide upbeat, party-starting cover bands playing your favourite music live from York to Sheffield, Leeds to Hull. From rock and pop to as well as jazz, swing and ceilidh
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Exciting male-fronted wedding and party band, playing music from all decades but specialising in the swinging 60s! Stunningly authentic performances using incredible vintage equipment. Extra performances, low-season rates and DJ service available.
Delivering a diverse range of songs from many genres and decades, reinvented in a captivating vintage style from upbeat funk, jazz standards or Brazilian samba and Latin beats.
A superb 80s tribute band with male vocals and featuring retro-synth sounds, capturing the spirit and dubious fashion sense of the 80s. A retro show that's second to none! Available with female vocals.
A diverse and lively party group currently regularly playing weddings and events - a small setup delivering a big sound and captivating party vibe.
This lively covers band are as comfortable playing student events as they are wedding receptions, and draw on a varied repertoire of 60s-00s floor-fillers. DJ service available.
Fed up the same old wedding band promos? Choose a band that can offer you anything from rock 'n' roll to modern classics and indie favourites. Four Kicks are here to save the day!
Entertaining guests with their luxury rock for over 13 years, Mozarts Gokarts have performed for royals, the army, heads of state, business tycoons and society's rich and famous - and now they're ready for you!
Charismatic, 3-piece band specialising in UK garage tracks, old-school R&B and 90s and 00s classics, as well as current chart-toppers.
Lively and experienced rock and pop party band delivering high quality entertainment for weddings and parties! Afternoon sets, DJ service and additional musicians also available.
Recreating a full band sound with their impactful, multi-instrumental talent, this duo are ready to get your party started! Their diverse songlist will surprise and delight you - and keep your guests dancing and singing along!
Hugely entertaining and swinging 1920s-style jazz band, who have previously performed at Wembley Stadium. The band put their own unique and eccentric take on modern pop, from Taylor Swift to Motorhead! DJ laptop service available on request.
Electrifying trio specialising in all things electronic music, DJ, sax and percussion bringing Ibiza vibes to any event!
Great value party and wedding band in the North East who've supported The Klaxons and Turin Brakes and bagged the coveted XFM unsigned band award. Large rock and pop song list spanning seven decades of covers! DJ service available.
The Gin Rickeys are a postmodern jukebox band giving a jazzy and Latin twist to pop classics, from Dua Lipa to Junior Senior, with a dash of Rosalia and a sprinkle of Aretha Franklin. Imagine a postmodern jukebox, but with an extra dose of energy!
Take your event the full distance and let East River carry you away with all your favourite tunes late into the night! Brass section available.
Floor-stomping folk anthems from the likes of Mumford and Sons as well as floor-filler classics from The Killers, Queen, The Beatles and many more.
With infectious enthusiasm, exceptional talent, and a diverse repertoire that spans decades and genres, The Remedy play timeless classics to the latest chart-toppers – the perfect mix to keep the party going.
Experienced all-male wedding function band who have toured with Deacon Blue and The Sugababes. Expect danceable classics by artists such as Queen and The Killers! DJ service available.
Knock-out New Orleans style brass party band with drums for Mardi Gras parades, festivals, funerals, surprise entries and dancing! Larger line-ups available.
Impressive male-fronted rock and pop wedding covers band from the North East. Book the band with female vocalist, brass section, DJ service or acoustic afternoon sets.
At Function Central we have gathered together the top party bands in Yorkshire and the north, to suit whatever your occasion requires.
We have acts that play high-energy sets to get
your guests onto the dancefloor. They can also offer DJ sets after they
finish, so that your party keeps going without the expense of you
booking a separate DJ.
Check out the band profiles to see what else a party band could offer you throughout your day, from serenading you with an acoustic guitar down the aisle to a cocktail pianist at your drinks reception – see how you can make the most of your party band booking.
Hire a Yorkshire party band to play every kind of music, from spicy salsa and traditional ceilidh to upbeat rock & indie. We have party bands in Yorkshire suitable for all occasions, budgets and venues.
If you want a riotous wedding reception, book a party band to play rock & pop hits all the way from the 60s through to the present day.
If you love the sounds of Motown, R&B and big brass sections how about hiring a soul band? Or for something more original, check out our selection of alternative bands for hire too.
If you’re not sure what would work best for your event, get in touch with one of our party band experts, and we’ll find the perfect entertainment for you.
This page is dedicated to party bands, but Function Central is an entertainment agency providing musicians in Yorkshire for hire throughout the day, not just at your evening reception.
For a wedding ceremony, you could hire one of our string quartets.
For the perfect accompaniment to a cocktail party and drinks receptions, we have guitarists and pianists.
Or for a summer garden party or outdoor event, our steel bands and Dixieland jazz bands are much in-demand!
Having a garden party? We have a great selection of Yorkshire jazz bands for hire. Whether you need toe-tapping Frank Sinatra or
some Django Reinhardt gypsy-jazz, our acts will set the perfect mood for
your event.
Or you may want something fun for the kids at a family event – make sure you check out our fantastic ceilidh bands.
Our Yorkshire party bands all come fully equipped for your event – it’s just worth getting in touch if you think your event will exceed 250 guests, as extra equipment might then be necessary. You just need to make sure that the band has a power source to plug in to and a space to perform!
We recommend a flat and sheltered stage area of at least 3x3 meters for a 3-piece band – then add an extra metre squared per band member that you have booked.
A raised stage is preferable for maximum impact but our bands are flexible to all kinds of set ups!
Stage an evening of unforgettable entertainment against the backdrop of the Yorkshire dales or Viking York.
Our party bands have played in all major centres throughout the county including: York, Hull, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, Batley, Dewsbury, Keighley, Castleford, Brighouse, Pudsey, Morley, Pontefract, Shipley, Bingley, Holmfirth, Normanton, Ossett, Yeadon, Rothwell.
Venues our bands have performed at include Cedar Court Hotel, East Riddlesden Hall, Hazlewood Castle, Wentbridge House, Oakwell Hall, Kings Croft Hotel and Holdsworth House, as well as venues throughout the UK and internationally.
Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your band can provide this – it'll save you additional costs, such as travel.
If you haven't yet set your event date, consider booking a midweek or winter date to take advantage of the most competitive rates.
Consider hiring a band based in Yorkshire, to save on travel and accommodation costs.
Function Central is a leading Yorkshire covers band hire agency, providing exceptional talent for private events throughout the UK and internationally.
Use the menu below to find an outstanding local bands – booking local saves on unnecessary travel and accommodation costs.
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