Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Our Oxfordshire wedding bands play the best of popular music through the decades, to please all ages and every pocket. We handpick the most talented, reliable and experienced acts to ensure you have the best possible entertainment on your big day.
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Incredible soul, R&B and pop function band featuring joint male and female lead vocals, sax and keyboards, and performing five decades of floor-fillers.
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.
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!
Our Oxfordshire wedding bands perform a wide range of music styles, from classic rock and pop to modern chart hits, ensuring something for every guest.
For an exciting, sing-along show that everyone will enjoy, hire a band playing rock and pop music through the decades – these acts will usually learn your favourite song, too!
We can also provide wedding music for your ceremony and reception, including string quartets, harpists, pianists, guitarists and acoustic acts.
If you’re entertaining an eclectic crowd of culture vultures, hire a local band playing world music, Jamaican steel pan, ska, country or French chansons to impress your guests!
Our Oxfordshire wedding bands regularly perform at venues across the county, from Oxford city centre to the Cotswolds and surrounding towns.
With its rustic charm and prehistoric attractions, Oxfordshire offers a broad host of venues for a glamorous party.
We can provide bands in Oxford and throughout the county, including Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Burford, Carterton, Charlbury, Chinnor, Chipping Norton, Didcot, Faringdon, Henley-on-Thames, Islip, Kidlington, Oxford, Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington, Witney and Woodstock.
Our bands have played at Caswell House, Kirtlington Park, Old Luxters Barn, Skylark Farm, The Tythe Barn Launton, Ardington House, Lains Barn,Brinsop Court Manor House, Bredenbury Court Barns, Kingston Bagpuize House, Stone Barn, Milton Hill and Blenheim Palace, among many more.
Alongside evening entertainment, we can provide experienced Oxfordshire wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
If you're looking for background music to accompany your drinks reception or wedding meal, try our jazz bands, acoustic musicians or singers.
If you're after Oxfordshire wedding musicians for the bridal entrance, exit or the signing of the register, our harpists or string quartets are a popular choice to make those moments extra special.
All our Oxfordshire 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 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 Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire, including ceilidh bands, jazz ensembles, brass bands and Latin or world music acts.
Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Oxfordshire function band.
It's also worth browsing our soul bands, ceilidh bands and Latin & world music bands.
For even more offbeat ideas, see our alternative bands section.
There are several ways to reduce the cost of hiring a wedding band in Oxfordshire without compromising on quality.
Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your party 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 our Oxfordshire wedding bands carry public liability insurance and use PAT-tested equipment, as required by most venues.
In the unlikely event that your Oxfordshire wedding band cannot perform, we have contingency plans in place to arrange a high-quality replacement.
At Function Central we offer round the clock support, ensuring that anyone who books with us isn’t left without entertainment on their big day.
Booking an Oxfordshire wedding band with Function Central gives you access to trusted performers, secure contracts and expert support throughout the process.
Whether you plan to get hitched in a beautiful Cotswold market town or the "city of dreaming spires" itself, our bands really do have something for everybody.
From compact mini-bands for parties in tiny venues to loud, theatrical tribute shows for large-scale corporate functions, we only use the most talented, reliable and experienced acts, handpicked using a rigorous selection process.
Our Oxfordshire brides and grooms tell us why they chose their wedding band and how live music made their evening party. Read more local wedding stories on our blog.
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Function Central are a leading Oxfordshire wedding music booking agency, with outstanding acts, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and 5 star rated customer service. Our bands and DJs are available for events throughout the UK and internationally.
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