Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire the best wedding bands in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area. Handpicked from the competition, our bands perform everything from rock, pop and soul bands to folk, salsa and ceilidh.
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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.
Bristol's standout rock and pop covers band, performing a killer repertoire of classics by the The Stones and The Kinks through to modern floorfillers by Daft Punk, The Arctic Monkeys and Bruno Mars. Laptop DJ service and photobooth available for hire!
Max out on soul and sophistication with Soul Club, a high energy show band comprising musicians who have toured with Stormzy and Dua Lipa. Expect stunning vocals and unparalleled musicianship.
Charismatic roaming band performing upbeat, catchy covers with a folksy, festival feel. Expect to hear artists as diverse as Avicii, Blackstreet and Lionel Richie. Also available as an evening party band.
Dynamic acoustic ensemble performing upbeat songs from the Balkan, Greek, Klezmer, and Roma traditions.
Young and talented Welsh party band with female vocals and a repertoire of danceable songs everyone knows and loves - from the 1960s right up to modern classics.
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.
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.
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.
Highly experienced and entertaining jazz / swing function band playing the classic hits from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, and more.
Fronted by a world-class female vocalist, Masterblaster perform wide-ranging sets of rock, pop, funk and soul floor-fillers through the eras, with optional jazz, country, Israeli and Arabic sets.
Stylish, globe-trotting function band featuring powerhouse vocalists and gigs for KPMG, Gucci and Jaguar alongside weddings in London and Dubai.
Fun, high energy party and wedding band with a frontman skilled at working a crowd and around eight hours' worth of danceable party anthems from all eras at their disposal.
Energetic party band with fantastic harmonies, a huge live sound and an impressive list of pop, rock and soul hits from the 50s to the present day. Previous clients include Easyjet, DHL, and The British Army. Keyboards, saxophone and male vocalist, acoustic duo and DJ set available!
Show-stopping party band playing a wide variety of hits by artists including Chic, Diana Ross and Bruno Mars that guarantee a night to remember! Additional musicians available.
One of the UK's leading Mumford-style folk bands, blending country pop and Irish jigs with contemporary party anthems.
Inventive and unique festival style party band specialising in feel-good dance anthems, UK garage and club classics - all recreated on live instruments.
Incredible new brass band bringing the rhythm and soul of New Orleans alive to your party, with a few pop covers thrown in. Also available with vocalist.
Festival-hardened 4-piece playing unique, folksy covers of classic and contemporary party tunes. Enormous song list and a favourite at barn weddings!
With strong female vocals supported by guitar, backing vocals and drums, this small trio has the same sound and live impact as a ten-piece band.
Our Gloucestershire wedding bands perform a wide range of music styles, from classic soul and rock to modern pop and party anthems, so there’s something for every guest.
Whether you want a swing band, Elvis tribute act or barn dance band, we can help you find just the right Gloucestershire wedding band to make your event perfect.
For a dance-along soundtrack for your reception, how about a hiring a soul band?
If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, or to accompany your wedding ceremony, how about a jazz band, steel band or Rat Pack tribute?
They can adapt to fit your budget, too, adding members for a fuller sound or playing to a backing track to reduce their fees.
Our Gloucestershire wedding bands regularly perform at venues and locations across the county, from castles and country houses to hotels and private estates.
They've performed at some of the best-known in the county, including Berkeley Castle, Calcot Manor, Charingworth Manor, the Cotswold House Hotel, Westonbirt Arboretum and Clearwell Castle.
They've also performed in most of the best known towns and villages, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Kingswood, Filton, Stroud, Yate, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Frampton Cotterell, Dursley, Innsworth, Bishop's Cleeve, Downend, Thornbury, Cinderford, Lydney, Nailsworth, Staple Hill, Stonehouse and Chalford.
Alongside evening reception entertainment, we can provide talented Gloucestershire wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
This listing page is dedicated to bands, but we also have a vast selection of Gloucestershire wedding musicians for ceremonies and receptions, from classical wedding musicians such as solo harpists, pianists and guitarists to string quartets and wedding singers.
All our Gloucestershire wedding bands come fully equipped with professional PA systems, instruments and lighting as standard.
This works really well for most marquee or indoor weddings receptions.
But let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests, so we can check whether the band’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 Gloucestershire wedding bands are happy to learn and perform your first dance song, as long as 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 variety of function bands in Gloucestershire, including ceilidh bands, jazz ensembles, brass bands and steel pan groups.
Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Gloucestershire function band.
It's also worth browsing our soul bands, ceilidh bands and latin & world music bands.
For even more offbeat wedding music ideas, see our alternative wedding section.
There are several ways to reduce the cost of hiring a wedding band in Gloucestershire without compromising on quality.
Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your wedding 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 bands based in most major towns and cities across the UK.
All of our Gloucestershire wedding bands carry public liability insurance and use PAT-tested equipment, as required by most venues.
In the unlikely event that your Gloucestershire wedding band cannot perform, we have contingency plans in place to arrange a high-quality replacement.
As an agency we provide round the clock service so you can rest assured we’ll provide a replacement on time to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Booking a Gloucestershire wedding band with Function Central gives you access to trusted performers, secure contracts and expert support throughout the process.
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 planning your dream wedding!
Function Central are a leading Gloucestershire wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our performers are the best available and can be booked for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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