Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire the very best wedding bands in Derbyshire and the surrounding area, from the UK's leading entertainment agency! Select your perfect wedding entertainment from our roster of professional bands, musicians and DJs.
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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.
Belting out classic and modern anthems from Summer of '69 to Mr Brightside as well as contemporary pop, these northern rockers know how to ignite a party vibe like no-one else, guaranteeing an unforgettable night of non-stop dancing.
Our Derbyshire wedding bands perform a wide range of music styles, from classic floor-fillers to modern chart hits, ensuring something for every guest.
Boasting more musicians per metre than characters in a Jane Austen novel, Derbyshire is bursting with artistic talent that promises to set your wedding celebrations apart from the rest.
Our Derbyshire wedding bands specialise in popular music for dancing – from classics by The Beatles and Stevie Wonder to current chart hits by Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Lizzo.
If mainstream isn't your thing – how about hiring a Latin band, a salsa band or a Caribbean steel band?
We supply live wedding music to fit every pocket, and our local bands can adapt their sound to fit your venue perfectly – whether you’re having a grand opening at a theatre or a wedding reception in a shoebox.
What's more, if you find a wedding band on another agency, we will match their price, leaving plenty of your budget left over for the rest of your plans.
Our Derbyshire wedding bands regularly perform at venues and locations across the county, from stately homes to village halls.
Our Derbyshire wedding bands have played at a host of classic Derbyshire wedding venues, including Chatsworth, Bolsover Castle, Tissington Hall, Heaton House Farm and Donnington Park.
They've also pitched up at most of the towns across the county, including Derby, Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Belper, Dronfield, Buxton, Ripley, Staveley, Glossop, Heanor, Bolsover, Eckington, Shirebrook, Matlock, New Mills, Killamarsh, South Normanton and Clay Cross.
Alongside evening entertainment, we can provide experienced Derbyshire wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
Check out our classical wedding musicians for elegant ceremony music. For the drinks reception, why not book a wedding singer/Rat Pack tribute act to create a cool and glamorous atmosphere.
All of our Derbyshire wedding bands come fully equipped with professional PA systems, instruments and lighting as standard.
This works really well for most marquee or indoor weddings. But let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests, so we can check whether the band’s system is large enough. Also give us a heads-up if you’re planning an outdoor or garden party wedding so we can ensure the band has all they need to perform.
Most bands will also bring lighting for both the stage and dancefloor. Check the band's individual profile for more details and optional add-ons to enhance the show!!
Most of our Derbyshire wedding bands are happy to learn and perform your first dance song, provided it suits their style and line-up.
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.
If you’re looking for something beyond pop, we offer a wide range of function bands in Derbyshire, including ceilidh bands, jazz groups and steel pan ensembles.
Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Derbyshire function band.
It's also worth browsing our wedding soul bands, ceilidh bands and Latin & world music bands.
There are several ways to save money when booking a Derbyshire wedding band within budget without sacrificing quality.
Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your wedding band can provide things like ceremony music – it'll save you additional costs, such as travel.
If you haven't yet set a 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 Derbyshire wedding bands carry public liability insurance and use PAT-tested equipment as standard.
In the unlikely event that your Derbyshire wedding band cannot perform, we have contingency plans in place to arrange a suitable replacement.
As an agency we offer round the clock support, meaning we can quickly sort out a replacement band member or Derbyshire band.
Booking a Derbyshire wedding band with Function Central gives you access to trusted performers, transparent pricing 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 planning the rest of your wedding day.
Function Central are a leading wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our Derbyshire function bands and musicians are available for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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