Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
If want all the excitement and spontaneity of live music, but none of the hassle, hire a Birmingham band from Function Central! From rock and pop cover songs to jazz, swing and ceilidh.
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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.
Hiring a Birmingham party band for your event brings live music energy that creates unforgettable memories and showcases the best local and regional musical talent.
Our experts have tracked down the most talented and reliable local bands so that you don’t have to! We have party bands in Birmingham in all styles, suitable for all budgets – and all of them are young enough to love what they do and experienced enough to know exactly which party songs to play and when!
Birmingham party bands perform a wide range of music styles — from upbeat pop, rock, soul and Motown covers to indie, funk and dance floor classics — so there’s something to suit every event and audience.
Our Birmingham wedding bands range from 3-piece or 4-piece guitar-based bands right up to stomping funk and soul bands complete with horn sections and extra backing singers.
Most of them are happy to learn a first dance or special song just for your event, whether you want dance or pop by Birmingham natives Fine Young Cannibals or metal by Black Sabbath!
Our Birmingham function bands perform at top venues across Birmingham and the West Midlands, from historic hotels and elegant halls to iconic event spaces and outdoor gardens
With Birmingham’s rich musical heritage boasting bands from UB40, Duran Duran, ELO, The Moody Blues and The Streets, Birmingham has always been the party heartbeat of our work here at Function Central.
From New Hall Hotel, Fazeley Studios, Edgbaston Park, Highbury Hall and The Best Western Westley to the Botanical Gardens, Weatheroak Hall and The Westmead Hotel, our bands have played at some of the very best Birmingham wedding venues.
Our bands have played throughout the city and beyond, including: Edgbaston, Solihull, Stourbridge, Yardley, Kidderminster, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Bromwich, Coventry, Dudley, and throughout the West Midlands.
Many Birmingham party bands are happy to take song requests submitted in advance so you can tailor the live music at your event to your tastes.
In some cases, unfortunately, the band won’t be able to play certain songs. This may be due to instruments required, whether the song requires a male or female voice and whether the track fits with the band’s overall style.
Check out the band’s song list on their profile and feel free to send any requests from this along with any banned songs. These tracks have been selected and perfected by our bands and are guaranteed to wow your guests.
Most Birmingham party bands perform live music for around two hours — typically split into 2 × 60-minute or 3 × 40-minute sets with breaks in between. Check out each band’s profile to find out more about their timings.
Yes, in Birmingham you can hire a wide variety of live music genres beyond party bands, including jazz bands, swing ensembles and traditional ceilidh bands for weddings, corporate events and parties.
If you’re looking for something more refined, our jazz bands in Birmingham for hire 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.
Yes, you can hire background musicians in Birmingham too, including steel pan bands, jazz ensembles and other live music acts to enhance your drinks reception or daytime event.
If you’re not sure about what kind of music would suit your event, venue and guests, why not get in touch?
Our experts can take you through the options, and help you find the perfect local band for your event!
Yes, all bands are insured and use PAT-tested equipment.
Yes, our Birmingham bands travel to weddings and event venues across the UK, performing live music wherever your celebration takes place.
Our bands have performed at some of Birmingham’s very best wedding venues and many of our bands are likely to be familiar with your wedding or event venue.
If a Birmingham party band member is ill or unable to perform on the day, we’ll arrange a suitable replacement, so your live music and event entertainment go ahead without disruption.
Our bands are known for not only their talent but also their reliability, so it’s rare that they don’t make an event as planned. However, sometimes circumstances out of their control occur. Rest assured, with our round the clock customer support, the show will go on!
Our Birmingham party bands all arrive fully equipped with professional sound and lighting gear for your event. 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!
If you think your event will exceed 250 guests, as extra equipment might then be necessary, get in touch to find out more.
Here are some easy ways to save money when booking a Birmingham band for your event without compromising on quality:
Check out our guide to saving money on your band for more ideas.
When your Birmingham party band takes a break, they can keep the music going by playing a pre‑recorded Spotify playlist through their PA system.
They can play their own party playlist or yours, just make sure you send it in advance.
Function Central is a leading cover bands hire agency. We provide exceptional talent for private events, both in Birmingham, throughout the UK and internationally.
Hire a local band to save on costs – we have acts based in most major UK towns and counties.
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