Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
The cobbled streets of Portsmouth are overflowing with musical talent that spans the spectrum of genres and styles for your wedding day!
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Fronted by a world-class female vocalist, Masterblaster perform wide-ranging sets of rock, pop, funk and soul floor-fillers through the eras, with optional jazz, country, Israeli and Arabic sets.
From a dynamic 5-piece to an explosive 10-piece, this versatile band covers a real mix of genres—from rock and indie classics to reggae and modern hits—delivering electrifying performances that transform any event.
Charismatic roaming band performing upbeat, catchy covers with a folksy, festival feel. Expect to hear artists as diverse as Avicii, Blackstreet and Lionel Richie. Also available as an evening party band.
With no less than three vocalists in the band, The Crossfades serve up the best vintage and modern rock, pop and indie covers with a side of crowd-pleasing charm.
Hugely popular all-male party and wedding covers band playing feel-good sing-along classics with an emphasis on vintage rock and pop music. Fantastic value! Hire the band’s DJ service and afternoon acoustic sets for non-stop music through the day. Discounts available on midweek dates.
Dressed to the nines and touting a crowd-pleasing, quick-fire set of R&B, garage, pop, hip hop, classic soul and funk, Superstrut will have your guests moving and hollering from the first note. Also available with female vocalists and horns.
High-octane 4-piece wedding and party band playing classic and modern anthems with a rock edge, to pack your dancefloor.
The ultimate feel-good band, blending soul, Motown, funk, and pop into high-energy sets that keep dancefloors packed and the party alive.
Whether it is your wedding day, corporate party, a product launch, birthday or anniversary, Radio Nation guarantee to keep the dance floor jumping all night and provide you and your guests with an unforgettable performance.
Fun, talented and energetic party band, with a setlist jam-packed with pop, rock and indie hits, ideal for weddings and birthdays!
Dynamic soul, Motown and pop band covering all the soul greats from Al Green to Earth, Wind & Fire and Whitney Houston, as well as delivering fresh takes on contemporary hits by Bruno Mars and Amy Winehouse.
Two exceptional vocalists bring their stunning soul and Motown tribute show to intimate weddings to international theatre tours and beyond.
Seasoned male-fronted rock and pop wedding and party band covering a varied mix of songs, from 1960s Merseybeat to the latest chart-toppers. Book the band’s DJ service and acoustic sets for music throughout the day.
Vibrant 5-piece party band featuring sax, and covering a diverse range of genres, from rock and pop, to disco, country and blues.
Swinging, vintage-themed band playing a mixture of modern hits in a quirky, vintage style alongside authentic 20s-40s material.
Versatile and polished acoustic roaming band, offering a fusion of soul/Motown, rock 'n' roll, and modern pop tunes to sing along to, for either intimate or lively settings.
Stylish, globe-trotting function band featuring powerhouse vocalists and gigs for KPMG, Gucci and Jaguar alongside weddings in London and Dubai.
All your favourite 80s chart-toppers, expertly reproduced with authentic synth sounds and a lot of energy. Vice City are guaranteed to set the dancefloor ablaze and get those sweatbands working overtime!
Slick, stylish, and bursting with feel-good vibes, Nova Soul brings Motown magic and modern soul to life.
Danceable, piano-led pop and soul band from the West Midlands, with both female and male lead vocals and a song list of danceable rock, soul and pop anthems from Chuck Berry to Adele.
From its quaint, cobbled streets to its imposing, historic ships and sprawling port, Portsmouth offers a perfectly picturesque backdrop for wedding day celebrations.
Portsmouth also has a rich, artistic culture, vibrant music scene and a wealth of talent to draw on for the soundtrack to your special day.
We hope that there'll be something in our Portsmouth wedding band roster for everyone, no matter your favourite genres or artists.
There are so many fantastic places to get married in Portsmouth - in private spaces or some of the city's stunning wedding venues.
From Goodwood House, Spinnaker Tower, The Farmhouse Inn Lodge, Cams Hall Estate Golf Club and Lysses House Hotel and Tournerbury to The Langstone Quays, Skylark Golf and Country Club, Wickham Park Golf Club, Osborne House, Holywell Estate, Three Choirs Vineyard, Macdonald Botley Park Hotel and Southend Barns, you really are spoiled for choice in Portsmouth!
Portsmouth is a hot-bed of high quality musical talent and we're delighted that our roster reflects that.
Whether you're looking for pop, rock, indie and soul dancefloor classics, smooth background jazz, Latin and World music or something more classical, our local bands have been carefully selected to cover every genre and style.
You can take a trip back to the Motown era, twist and shout to some rock 'n' roll, be swept away by a celebrity tribute act or enjoy the exquisite sounds of our classical and jazz groups and instrumentalists.
Let us know your vision and we'll let you know how our performers can bring it to life.
All our bands for weddings 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.
Definitely! We've scoured Portsmouth wedding musicians for the best classical performers and jazz groups available to play at your special day.
From string quartets, harpists and pianists to acoustic duos and trios, jazz groups and solo wedding singers, we like to think we have every preference covered when it comes to tasteful background wedding music.
Definitely - we love receiving the wide range of
enquiries that we get from couples looking to put on a bespoke celebration.
Our roster of Portsmouth function bands includes ceilidhs with callers, string quartets and classical instrumentalists, Latin and World Music, jazz groups and soul collectives that are all able to bring a unique personality to your event.
With a range of quirkier, alternative musical options at your fingertips too, we're confident we can deal with any of your requests!
There's a few things to keep in mind if you're looking at the entertainment budget for your wedding.
Instead of booking different performers, you might be able to use musicians from the same Portsmouth band to play at your ceremony, your drinks reception and your evening party!
That will save you costs on travel - and by sticking with a local band you'll also save on any accommodation costs that might come with having a band come from further away.
If you haven't already booked a specific date for your special day, you might want to think about a winter or weekday celebration as many of our bands offer competitive rates during these times - again, check the act's profile and we can help you keep tabs on your budget while still having a great time!
Function Central provides the best Portsmouth wedding bands and DJs 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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