Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Our York wedding bands play all the best pop, rock and Motown music to get your guests on the dancefloor!
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The ultimate celebration energy - a vibrant, youthful duo bringing together years of experience entertaining at weddings, parties, festivals, and various functions with their dynamic performances.
Dr Funtimes mix the perfect amount of on-stage silliness with the highest levels of talent and professionalism! Expect party anthems from artists as diverse Michael Jackson, The Proclaimers, Kool & The Gang and The Weekend.
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.
Phenomenally popular party & wedding band in the North West, featuring outstanding male vocals, guitar synth and a large set list of danceable rock, soul, reggae and pop music, from The Beatles to The Weeknd.
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.
Charismatic, 3-piece band specialising in UK garage tracks, old-school R&B and 90s and 00s classics, as well as current chart-toppers.
The Flavours energise any event with chart-topping hits, soulful classics, and good time vibes, offering acoustic sets, DJ services, and a personalised playlist to keep the party going!
Inspired by the sounds of the streets of New Orleans, The Brasstones are a 5-7 piece outfit featuring a mighty sousaphone, horns and percussion! One of the horn players doubles on vocals and frontman duties if required - recommended for evening parties.
The Soul Stars bring the best of soul, Motown, and old-school R&B, with unmatched energy and huge vibes. Musicians in the band have featured on Jools Holland and on iconic stages alongside music legends.
Experienced Manchester-based wedding and party band with an extensive repertoire spanning classic tunes by Van Morrison, Tina Turner, and Elvis Presley to contemporary hits from The Killers, Oasis, and Mumford and Sons.
Fantastic 3-piece performing enough pop, rock and indie classics to fill any dance floor! Acoustic options and electric drum kit also available.
Popular, energetic 5 or 6-piece wedding band featuring male vocals and first rate musicians. Afternoon acoustic jazz & swing sets and DJ service available.
Energetic and versatile, this 4-piece wedding and party band guarantees an unforgettable experience with a dynamic blend of old classics and current hits.
Authentic and high-energy, this globe-trotting 80s tribute band delivers spot-on sounds and unforgettable party vibes.
Energetic indie rock band playing everything from Kings of Leon and Foo Fighters to AC/DC and Guns 'n' Roses. Also available with keyboards and female backing vocalists.
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.
Quirky vintage swing band with a fantastic female lead putting a retro take on modern songs like Get Lucky, Uptown Funk and Billie Jean.
Dynamic and crowd-friendly 4-piece wedding and party band delivering soulful vocals, acoustic charm, and floor-filling favourites across pop, rock, and more.
Flawlessly performed rock, indie and soul hits from all eras as well as guilty pleasure pop anthems.
The Retro Pops re-interpret classic pop songs from the 1970s to the 2020s in a variety of other genres, from jazz and blues to calypso. A fresh approach to the traditional party band format.
York is overflowing with musical talent of all styles and genres and our roster of bands reflects that.
Whether you and your guests want to sing your heart out to pop, rock and indie classics on the dancefloor, get down to some soul and Motown or shimmy the night away to our Latin and World bands, we have the musical solution for you!
As well as party performers, we have beautiful string quartets, exquisite jazz groups, solo wedding singers, tribute acts and brass bands to give your day a special edge.
Whatever style you're looking for, we're pretty sure we've found it!
With with its narrow medieval streets and Gothic cathedral, York is a romantic setting for a wedding, and is host to a treasure trove of historic wedding venues.
A few venues where our bands perform regularly include: The Grand Hotel and Spa, York Racecourse, Middlethorpe Hall, The Merchant Taylors' Hall and The Principal York.
Other York venues we like are: The Judge's Lodging, The Hospitium, Grays Court and The Royal York Hotel.
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.
Definitely! We have background musicians performing a range of genres suitable for your wedding ceremony, afternoon drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
For more formal gatherings, consider a string quartet or harpist.
For more casual affairs, acoustic duo and trios and solo entertainers can help break the ice and get guests mingling.
We have York function bands in every genre, from jazz groups and string ensembles to brass and drums bands, soul and Motown bands and everything in between.
Take a look at our Latin and World section for something a little different. Or treat your guests to a tribute act to your favourite artist!
There are lots of ways to keep costs to a minimum with your musical entertainment on your wedding day.
Using the same musicians throughout the day, from ceremony to dancefloor, can help to save on travel costs.
Lots of our York bands offer musicians that can provide music at your ceremony, throughout an afternoon reception and into a larger dance party set up in the evening.
Take a look at each listing for acoustic background music provided by the same musicians.
Equally, hiring a local band for your occasion will help to cut travel and accommodation costs.
Lastly, bear in mind bands often offer reduced
rates foor winter and midweek bookings.
Our brides and grooms in York and throughout the county tell us why they chose their wedding band and how live music made their evening party. Read more local wedding stories on our blog.
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