Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire live wedding bands in Nottinghamshire to suit every party and every pocket – from uptempo rock’n’roll to soulful pop and Motown.
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The Retro Pops re-interpret classic pop songs from the 1970s to the 2020s in a variety of other genres, from jazz and blues to calypso. A fresh approach to the traditional party band format.
With a broad repertoire spanning brass classics and covers of contemporary pop hits, expect the likes of Robbie Williams, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran and The Jackson 5 all recreated in a bold brass sound!
Experts at reading the crowd, Atlantic Sky are a high-octane 4-piece playing everything from Tina Turner to Kings of Leon, in a style that will keep everyone on the dancefloor.
Brass AF's huge sound - a melting pot of drum beats, pumping bass lines and roaring horn parts - will get even your shyest guests onto the dancefloor!
Immersing their audience in the essence of New Orleans' "roaring 20s" jazz era, The Canal Street Swing Band have earned acclaim at numerous venues, from raucous bars to highly respected jazz festivals.
Exciting male-fronted wedding and party band, playing music from all decades but specialising in the swinging 60s! Stunningly authentic performances using incredible vintage equipment. Extra performances, low-season rates and DJ service available.
Delivering a diverse range of songs from many genres and decades, reinvented in a captivating vintage style from upbeat funk, jazz standards or Brazilian samba and Latin beats.
Edgy and energetic, this indie rock band brings weddings and events to life with hits ranging from '50s classics to today’s indie anthems, ensuring an epic night filled with fun and dancing.
A superb 80s tribute band with male vocals and featuring retro-synth sounds, capturing the spirit and dubious fashion sense of the 80s. A retro show that's second to none! Available with female vocals.
A diverse and lively party group currently regularly playing weddings and events - a small setup delivering a big sound and captivating party vibe.
This lively covers band are as comfortable playing student events as they are wedding receptions, and draw on a varied repertoire of 60s-00s floor-fillers. DJ service available.
Entertaining guests with their luxury rock for over 13 years, Mozarts Gokarts have performed for royals, the army, heads of state, business tycoons and society's rich and famous - and now they're ready for you!
Lively and experienced rock and pop party band delivering high quality entertainment for weddings and parties! Afternoon sets, DJ service and additional musicians also available.
Electrifying trio specialising in all things electronic music, DJ, sax and percussion bringing Ibiza vibes to any event!
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.
With infectious enthusiasm, exceptional talent, and a diverse repertoire that spans decades and genres, The Remedy play timeless classics to the latest chart-toppers – the perfect mix to keep the party going.
Experienced all-male wedding function band who have toured with Deacon Blue and The Sugababes. Expect danceable classics by artists such as Queen and The Killers! DJ service available.
Knock-out New Orleans style brass party band with drums for Mardi Gras parades, festivals, funerals, surprise entries and dancing! Larger line-ups available.
A brass band like nothing you've ever experienced before. Trumpets, sousaphone, group vocals and stilt-walking percussionists combine to belt out classic pop tunes from the last 50 years and create an audio-visual spectacle!
A one-of-a-kind 5-piece jazz and swing band, specializing in a postmodern twist by performing pop standards with a classic jazz flair. If the mood calls for it, they effortlessly switch to funk and soul tunes to get everyone on their feet and dancing.
Our Nottingham wedding bands perform a wide range of music styles, from classic rock and soul to modern pop and party anthems, ensuring something for every guest.
Whether you’d like a soul wedding band for a huge reception at Silverstone, or a jazz trio to entertain a few friends in a tent in the Peak District, we’ll find the right wedding entertainment just for you!
Typically, our Nottinghamshire wedding bands play all the best-known rock, pop, soul and Motown hits from across the decades – enough to please any crowd and keep guests of all ages entertained.
We can provide a huge range of acts from small 3-piece guitar-based bands for clients on shoe-string budgets, right through to 10-piece showbands for lavish evening parties.
Our Nottingham wedding bands regularly perform at venues across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, from historic country houses to city-centre venues.
Full of personality, history and an exciting contemporary music scene, Nottingham is a vibrant location for any wedding celebration.
From Breadsall Priory, Trent Bridge, Colwick Hall, The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club and Beeston Fields to Cockliffe Country House, Sutton Bonington Hall and The Old Vicarage Boutique, the city spoils you for choice on venues and party locations.
Our bands and musicians have played at venues throughout the area, including Beeston, Southwell, Wilford, Sherwood, Radford, Mansfield, Carlton, Sutton-In-Ashfield, West Bridgford, Worksop, Arnold, Newark-on-Trent, Hucknall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Clifton, Retford and Kimberley.
Alongside evening entertainment, we can provide experienced Nottingham wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
Why not hire a harpist or classical guitarist to accompany the bridal procession and a string quartet to entertain guests whilst you take your wedding photos?
A Rat Pack style singer can be a great warm-up for the main act later on.
All our Nottingham wedding bands come fully equipped with professional PA systems, instruments and lighting as standard.
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 of our Nottingham wedding bands are happy to learn and perform your first dance song, provided it suits their line-up and style.
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.
We offer a wide range of function bands in Nottingham, including jazz ensembles, steel pan groups and Latin bands.
To keep an energetic crowd dancing, you could hire a ceilidh band, big band or Latin band.
For a wider selection of Nottingham function bands, check out our local bands for hire page.
There are several ways to save money when hiring a wedding band in Nottingham without compromising on quality.
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 date, consider booking a midweek or winter celebration 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 acts based in most major towns and cities across the UK.
All of our Nottingham wedding bands carry public liability insurance and use PAT-tested equipment, as required by most venues.
In the unlikely event that your Nottingham wedding band cannot perform, we have contingency plans in place to provide a high-quality replacement.
As an agency, we’re always on hand to deal with the unexpected and make sure your big day runs smoothly.
Booking a Nottingham wedding band with Function Central gives you access to trusted performers, secure contracts and expert support from start to finish.
We’ve gathered the best bands in the area onto one website so that you don’t have to spend hours searching locally, leaving you more time to spend on the rest of your wedding planning.
Since 2008 we've provided bands and musicians for thousands of wedding receptions throughout Nottingham, from Matlock to Mansfield.
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Function Central are a leading wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our Nottingham bands and DJs are available for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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