Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Browse our selection of handpicked party bands in Brighton and Hove. Offering pop, rock, soul and vintage music, you’ll find an act to strike the right chord for your party or corporate event.
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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.
Explosive and energetic Cuban band fronted by a fantastic female vocalist. One of the finest bands representatives of Cuban son, Latin and salsa music in the UK today!
Quotes for our Brighton party bands will typically include: 2 x 60 minute sets, arrival and set up from 5pm or 6pm (depending on the band), recorded music in their breaks and PLI and PAT certificates on request.
Our bands will provide everything needed to get the party started, including instruments, amplifiers, and mics. This set-up works perfectly for indoor and marquee venues but do get in touch if you’re organising an outdoor bash or an event with over 250 guests in attendance so that we can check if the band has a large enough system.
For evening events, we’d recommend putting on the band no later than 8pm in winter and 9pm in summer (i.e. after dusk, for the best effect). The band will then for 2 hours in total (this can be split into 2 x 60 minute or 3 x 40 minute sets) with one or two short breaks between sets. They’d aim to arrive anytime from 5pm to set up and sound-check (this can take up to 60 minutes).
If they can make the song work with their line-up, yes! Most bands are happy to accommodate first dance song requests, so just send us your request and we’ll run it past the band.
Our Brighton bands have brought the party to many city centre locations as well as nearby spots such as Hove, Lewes, Shoreham, Worthing, and Eastbourne.
Popular venues such as The King's Hotel, The Grand (De Vere) and Stanmer House, Buxted Park Hotel, Fabrica and Cissbury Barn have all been graced by our first-class performers.
From stately homes to slick hotels, our bands can get guests on their feet wherever you choose to host your nuptials in Brighton.
We certainly can! Most of the acts on this page are suitable for evening parties where dancing is a must, but we have a range of acts for background music at afternoon parties, corporate events and receptions.
In addition to jazz bands, check out our guitarists, pianists and acoustic duos.
Booking a local band in Brighton is the best way to save on travel and accommodation costs. Luckily, Brighton offers an array of exceptional acts so it shouldn’t be too tricky to find the right band for you in the area.
Once you’ve found a band you love, ask if they offer ceremony or reception drinks sets. Booking just one act will reduce travel and other expenses.
Lastly, wedding season traditionally spans the spring and summer, and many suppliers offer discounted rates outside of these times. Think about booking a winter wedding date and making the most out of those low-season discounts.
Not necessarily. If the limiter is set to a figure above 95dB, there’s no need to worry as most bands can play within this threshold. If set to a figure below this, see if your venue would be happy to switch it off for a night. Band noise levels are difficult to control and equipment can be damaged if the limiter shuts down power unexpectedly.
If this isn’t possible, we may need to suggest an acoustic act or a band with fewer members.
With musical acts such as Fatboy Slim, The Kooks and Bonobo all hailing from Brighton, it’s not surprising that so many bands and performers have made it their home.
This all makes Brighton a fantastic resource for musicians, and we’ve scoured the streets of this seaside city to bring you the very best party bands available.
Booking your band is only the beginning at Function Central, we also offer 24/7 support right up until your big day.
Plus, we only work with exceptional acts who meet our strict standards for professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and courtesy.
When booking with Function Central, you can rest assured you’re booking some of the country’s top talent.
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