Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Planning an event? We've scoured the valleys for the best party bands for hire in Wales! From pop and rock cover songs to jazz, swing and ceilidh.
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An enthusiastic and skilled mobile disco DJ, his dedication to music matches his commitment to providing a standout and dependable DJ service.
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.
A sassy, swingin' jazz band from Cardiff to get your party jumping, playing the best tunes from the last 100 years in a vintage style with a contemporary sound.
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.
Performing pop, rock and indie classics spanning from the 70s through to the present day, The Gladrags guarantee you'll never leave the dancefloor - right from the first chord!
Fun and fresh party and wedding band playing rock, pop, soul and funk hits. Additional musicians, love letters and photobooth hire also available.
Upbeat and rousing new folk-infused acoustic pop band with joint male and female vocals – ideal for vintage and festival fans alike! The band have won plaudits from modern folk hero Seth Lakeman, as well as featured on the BBC.
Accurate, breath-taking, multi-award winning Lady Gaga tribute. Internationally acclaimed as the 'Best Lady Gaga Tribute on the planet'!
Known for delivering high-energy indie rock and pop tunes, they’ll keep you glued to the dance floor, not wanting to miss a moment.
Knock-out New Orleans style brass party band with drums for Mardi Gras parades, festivals, funerals, surprise entries and dancing! Larger line-ups available.
Vibrant 5-piece party band featuring sax, and covering a diverse range of genres, from rock and pop, to disco, country and blues.
Rocky Road Bluegrass Band play high-energy, foot-stomping Bluegrass featuring a fantastic line-up of renowned musicians from some of the UK’s best folk, Americana and festival bands.
A dynamic brass and drums party band with a modern and exciting repertoire of pop and funk hits, performed in a New Orleans style.
From the country that produced Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers
and the legendary Tom Jones, we have an outstanding selection of
party bands in Wales.
Our fantastic acts are a perfect solution for events within the region, especially in those particularly difficult to reach areas.
Many of our party bands offer the addition of DJ services, mixing songs and taking requests until last orders. We also have a fine selection of Welsh jazz bands to set the right mood at your garden party or wartime event.
Our bands play every kind of music, from spicy salsa and traditional ceilidh to upbeat rock & indie. We have party bands in Wales suitable for all occasions, budgets and venues.
If you want a riotous wedding reception, book a Wales 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 experts, and we’ll find the perfect entertainment for you.
This page is dedicated to party bands, but Function Central is an entertainment agency in Wales providing musicians for hire throughout the day, not just at your evening reception.
For a wedding ceremony, you could hire one of our Wales string quartets.
For the perfect accompaniment to a cocktail party and drinks receptions, we have local guitarists and pianists.
Or for a summer garden party or outdoor event, our steel bands and Dixieland jazz bands in Wales are much in-demand!
If you’re looking for something more refined, our jazz bands in Wales cover a range of sub-genres including gypsy jazz bands, jazz trios, wedding jazz bands, background jazz bands.
All will play non-intrusive, sophisticated background music that your guests can talk over.
For the evening, consider hiring a swing band to get the party started.
Our 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!
Wales is the perfect backdrop for staging an unforgettable evening of entertainment. From it's quaint villages and seaside locations to its unparalleled nightlife, the country offers a stage for any event.
From Gileston Manor, Tall John's House, Plas Dinam, Fairyhill, Oldwalls, St Donat's Castle, De Courcey's Manor and Llechwen Hall Hotel to The Bear Hotel, Temple of Peace, Plas Glansevin, Stouthall Country Mansion, Cefn Tilla Court and Llangoed Hall, Wales offers a feast of options when selecting where to host a party.
Our local bands give you an unrivaled,
professional service, without incurring the cost and complexity
of hiring a band from London.
We offer band hire throughout North and South Wales and our bands have performed in: Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, Wrexham, Barry, Neath, Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Cwmbran, Torfaen, Bridgend, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Aberdare, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Pontypool, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhyl, Denbighshire, Blackwood, Buckley, Flintshire, Ystrad Mynach, Maesteg, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Powys, Gwynedd, Monmouthshire and Anglesey.
From weddings to corporate events to local functions, don’t miss out
on our top Welsh cover bands.
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.
Always consider hiring a band from your local area, to save on travel and accommodation costs. We have bands based in most major towns and cities across the UK.
Function Central have handpicked the very best covers bands Wales has to offer, so you don’t have to! Our bands are available throughout the UK and internationally.
Browse the menu below to find a local band near you.
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