Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Planning a party? Whether it’s an elaborate corporate event or an intimate wedding, we've sourced the finest West Midlands party bands for hire - from rock and pop cover songs to jazz, swing and ceilidh music!
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With vibrant stage shows and a skillful mix of classic cover band tracks and more far-out versions of numbers not often attempted by other bands in the industry, Paradise offer DJ-style mixes to their live performances to keep your guests partying.
Knock-out New Orleans style brass party band with drums for Mardi Gras parades, festivals, funerals, surprise entries and dancing! Larger line-ups available.
With bold sounds and frantic Latin beats, Soneando perform Cuban Son reminiscent of The Buena Vista Social Club as well as hot salsa with a serious groove! The band features top musicians from South America.
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.
With joint female and male lead vocals and a backing band of unrivalled funkmeisters, Century put on a fun, rip-roaring show that your guests will never forget.
Knock-out party band featuring members who have recorded and performed at Abbey Road and Glastonbury and playing some of the biggest soul and pop floor-fillers of all time.
High Wire cover an electrifying mix of timeless classics and current chart-toppers from Amy Winehouse to the Spice Girls to the Jackson 5, for an unforgettable night of dancing.
Crowd-rousing function band playing classic danceable pop hits as well as rock and jazz. Additional brass players and afternoon duo performances also available.
This smooth sax & DJ duo are masters at igniting dance floors, with a diverse music collection spanning funky '70s vibes, '80s chart-toppers, '90s hip-hop anthems, and the latest hits.
Expect outstanding musicianship from players at the very top of their game, performing the best of old skool and newest anthems from R&B, club classics, garage, pop, soul and motown. Highly recommended for all types of event!
Performing hi-octane brass arrangements of floor-fillers by Daft Punk, Queen, Beyonce and more, Drum 'n' Brass are a fresh alternative to traditional cover bands. Male vocals optional.
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.
Electrifying and glamorous, this dynamic group delivers decades of club classics—90s House, Disco, Drum & Bass, and EDM—infused with the wild energy of 1970s nightlife.
Energetic and experienced five-piece covering pop, rock, soul, and Motown hits from the 60s to today to keep the dance floor packed all night long.
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.
Energetic ceilidh, folk and barn dance band, playing everything from Irish, English and Scottish classics through to old-time American and classical piano. The band also come with the option of adding a caller to your booking. Only available within 100 miles of Cambridge.
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.
This in-demand Midlands wedding band have played at the NEC and O2 Arena and feature male and female vocals and 5-part harmonies. Expect pop, rock, indie, soul, funk and disco party anthems.
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.
Exciting female-fronted wedding band playing the biggest party hits, from modern pop, 80s and 90s, disco/funk to rock, Motown and soul. The band have performed at Glastonbury and Edinburgh festival.
Make sure your event has the right musical entertainment. We have performers suitable for weddings, parties, functions, corporate events and even themed tribute nights. From 50s rock’n’roll and ceilidh acts to acoustic duos and party bands, let us help you to find your perfect West Midlands party band.
Our selection of west midlands wedding bands are professional,
experienced and know how to keep your guests on the dancefloor all night
long.
Most of our party bands also offer a DJ service so that the party doesn’t stop when they take a break. As well as DJing, a number of add-ons such as solo piano, acoustic sets or even background jazz can be available – browse individual band profiles to see what you could add to your day.
Our West Midlands bands play every kind of music, from spicy salsa and traditional ceilidh to upbeat rock & indie.
We have party bands suitable for all occasions, budgets and venues. If you want a riotous wedding reception, book an act 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.
Need something slightly scaled-down? Our jazz musicians in the West Midlands are
perfect for wartime-themed evenings and summer garden parties.
They are compact and easy to accommodate and play everything from your favourite standards to jazzy versions of modern pop hits.
If you’re looking for something more refined, our jazz bands in the West Midlands 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!
With UB40, Duran Duran, ELO, The Moody Blues and The Streets hailing from the West Midlands, music has long been at the very core of the area.
Booking one of our local bands for an event is great for keeping travel costs to a minimum. Hire a covers band to play anywhere in the West Midlands, including: Warwickshire, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Dudley, West Bromwich, Walsall, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Willenhall, Kingswinford, Smethwick and Bloxwich.
Across venues such as New Hall Hotel, Hampton Court Castle, Warwick House, The West Mill, The Mill Barns, Pendrell Hall, The Westmead Hotel, Brinsop Court Manor House and Barn, Curradine Barns, Windmill Village Hotel and The Moat House Hotel, we have already created memorable occasions across the West Midlands and we look forward to many more!
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 is a leading West Midlands covers band agency, providing exceptional talent for private events throughout the UK and internationally.
Use the menu below to find an outstanding local band – booking local saves on unnecessary travel and accommodation costs.
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