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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Incredible soul, R&B and pop function band featuring joint male and female lead vocals, sax and keyboards, and performing five decades of floor-fillers.
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.
Breathtaking vocals, lush harmonies and an explosive rhythm section – this West Midlands wedding party band play a wide selection of soul, disco, rock’n’roll and the latest indie to keep you dancing until the wee hours! DJ service available.
This authentic postmodern style swing band masterfully plays classic swing tunes, as well as pop songs reimagined in a swing style. They also offer the option to include additional musicians in their lineup.
Offering a versatile range of line-ups from their acoustic duo to the full party package 8-piece, The Get Ups offer a modern repertoire delivered with bags of professionalism and charisma.
Believe everything you hear about these guys! The Rumours are a vibrant 4-piece band that come with boundless energy and an infectious love for mixing the latest hits from Bruno Mars and George Ezra with timeless classics from Chic, Earth Wind & Fire and The Beatles.
Authentically recreated indie rock covers by The Killers, Blur and The Kinks sit alongside funkier pop by Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams. For value and impact, wedding bands don't come better than this.
One of the best funk and disco bands in London, The Natural Highs will bring floor-filling songs, wow-factor and raw soul energy to your party.
London’s newest indie pop party group with a huge repertoire spanning decades of classics and a harmony-packed, polished live show to back them up.
Fantastic all-female soul, Motown and pop band with a wide-ranging repertoire, who have performed with artists as diverse as Lady Gaga, The Noisettes, Corinne Bailey Rae and Fatboy Slim! DJ service also available.
Inventive and unique festival style party band specialising in feel-good dance anthems, UK garage and club classics - all recreated on live instruments.
Ultimate live music experience featuring a centre-stage light up drum kit that delivers a feast for the eyes and ears. This slick outfit brings you supreme talent and a large repertoire of chart hits. Additional musicians, jazz sets and DJ service available.
This versatile jazz and swing ensemble really is a cut above the rest! Their plethora of material spans the contemporary chart hits from the last 80 years. Larger line-ups, lead male vocals, acoustic afternoon sets and DJ service are available.
A sassy, classy, badass party band with 10 years experience playing the live music scene in the South West. The band features both male and female lead vocals, with DJ services and acoustic sets also available.
Party Club International featuring world-class musicians who have shared stage with Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and George Ezra, Party Club International offers a meticulously curated and expertly performed selection of the finest pop, soul and Motown.
Max out on all your party favourites with this stunning live DJ band featuring sax, vocals and percussion. Expect high energy show-stopping performances.
Powerful seven-piece led by internationally touring vocalists, mixing Motown, jazz, funk, and reggae.
Exhilarating 6-14 piece party band featuring stunning male and female vocals and offering optional horns, playing accurate renditions of modern and classic hits.
London-based wedding and party band with a vast repertoire covering all genres, including a specialist Britpop/90s set, covering indie bands such as Oasis, Blur and Supergrass, as well as classic British rock acts.
Top-flight rock and pop party band delivering exceptional value for money, female lead vocals and optional brass, rapper and string section.
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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