Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Our fantastic Somerset party bands for hire are guaranteed to fill your dancefloor, whether you're hosting a birthday, wedding, or corporate event. We cover all genres, from rock and pop to Latin, brass band, ceilidh and jazz.
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Having played together in bands for over ten years, Jon and Ben listed everything they play and realised they know loads of great songs! Available to hire with DJ service for music throughout the evening.
Barnstorming folk-pop band, ideal for a festival-themed wedding or party! Party the night away to catchy rock and pop songs performed in the ever-popular Mumford & Sons style.
Vintage rock’n’roll and rhythm & blues band featuring male vocals, double bass, drums and harmonica. A refreshing alternative to your standard pop covers band.
Funk & soul party band in the South West featuring male lead vocals and a fantastic rhythm section and horns. Grand Central play uptempo, soulful tunes, from James Brown to David Bowie. Available with a two-piece horn section.
Live DJ band featuring soulful female vocals and soaring sax solos, and playing all your favourite tunes from 80s anthems through to this year's bangers.
Mojo Brass are a funky, punchy brass powerhouse made up of the UK's best up-and-coming sax players, trumpeters and drummer. Their track list blends rarer grooves with mainstream crowd-pleasers.
A young, energetic and professional party band bringing their well-loved, diverse repertoire to get your guests moving to tunes from Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind and Fire to Beyoncé and The Weeknd.
Infectiously energetic and spirited pop, soul and Motown band featuring sax and two extraordinary vocal talents – guaranteed to get your guests dancing. Chose between male or female vocals or both.
Turbo-charged Locomove earn top reviews on Function Central, and excel at reading the dancefloor—like a live DJ, but with even more energy! Whether you're into modern or retro rock and pop, the band play all the bangers you and your guests actually want to hear.
High energy 3-piece with an irresistible blend of old school hits and modern pop covers, Pop Life have mastered the art of creating the perfect party soundtrack that will have all your guests on their feet.
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.
Brass Fever serve up irresistible arrangements of the best current and classic pop hits as well as New Orleans parade music.
This talented trio are ready to take your event to another level with their punchy covers of the indie favourites you always wanted to party to! Acoustic sets also available.
Exciting Mumford style 3-4 piece with a large song list of modern folk, pop and rock, perfect for those festival style weddings & events!
Serving up classic funk and soul by Earth Wind & Fire and Aretha Franklin alongside more recent floor-fillers by Lizzo, Bruno Mars and Jamiroquai, this 10-piece funk orchestra are all about positive energy and having a good time!
Sensational all-male rock and pop trio who never fail to get their audiences jumping and singing along to the biggest tunes of the last 60 years. Elvis, The Stones, Bowie, Oasis: they’re all there!
Joyful and energetic, Stepwood blend traditional ceilidh music with fun and expert calling to get everyone dancing.
Unique boho party band featuring acoustic bass and violin, playing well-known covers with a festival folk-inspired makeover, from Ray Charles to Britney Spears.
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.
Bristol's standout rock and pop covers band, performing a killer repertoire of classics by the The Stones and The Kinks through to modern floorfillers by Daft Punk, The Arctic Monkeys and Bruno Mars. Laptop DJ service and photobooth available for hire!
With its mesmerising landscapes and famous musical heritage, Somerset is brimming with artists and performers of every genre.
From The Wurzels to Deep Purple, Gabrielle Aplin to Toploader, Somerset has never been short of musical variety and the roster of bands that our experts have gathered together continue that tradition.
From sophisticated celebrations in the hillside to sing-along classics in its bustling towns and cities, our party bands in Somerset can be hired for any occasion. Have a browse of our roster and get in touch!
We specialise in Somerset party bands playing upbeat rock, pop and soul music from the 50s to the present day – these are the most popular genres for parties, corporate events and weddings.
But if mainstream isn't your thing, we also have Latin, ska, ceilidh and jazz bands. If you love the sounds of Motown, R&B and big brass sections how about hiring a soul band? For something more original, book a brass band.
If you’re not sure what would work best for your event, get in touch with one of our experts, and we’ll find the perfect entertainment for you.
This page is dedicated to party bands, but we can also provide musicians during the earlier part of your 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 can provide classical guitarists and pianists.
For a summer garden party or outdoor event, our steel bands and Dixieland jazz bands in are much in-demand!
All of our bands will come fully equipped for your event, though it's 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 3 x 3 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 not essential.
Our party bands have performed all across Somerset celebrating a whole range of occasions at venues such as Keinton Mandeville Village Hall, Curry Mallet and Beercrocombe, North Wootton Village Hall, Radstock Scout Hall, West Coker Commemoration Hall, Hardington Mandeville Village Hall, St Peter's Church Hall, Milverton Victoria Rooms, Wanstrow Village Hall, St Matthew's Church Widcombe, Shipham Village Hall, Midsomer Norton Town Hall, Chard Town FC Hall, Sparkford Hall and Paulton Village Hall.
We love to arrange bands for your private events that you're hosting in your own space as well, so let us know any ideas you have for celebrating and we'll find the perfect band to fit your occasion.
From east county to the west, we've enlisted talented musicians that can put on the perfect entertainment for your event.
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 from Somerset itself, to save on travel and accommodation costs. If that's not possible, we have bands based in most major towns and cities across the UK.
Function Central provide Somerset cover bands, musicians and DJs for events throughout the UK and internationally. We're the leading booking agency in the area, with 5 star rated customer service, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and outstanding quality.
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