Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Our Bristol wedding bands play joyous, upbeat songs from across the decades to get your guests up on their feet and dancing.
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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!
A traditional gypsy jazz and acoustic swing band, these folks masterfully play Django Reinhardt classics, along with swing-style covers of modern artists. Available as an instrumental line-up or with female vocals.
Rocky Road Bluegrass Band play high-energy, foot-stomping Bluegrass featuring a fantastic line-up of renowned musicians from some of the UK’s best folk, Americana and festival bands.
Winners of the Prestige Awards 'Best London Party Band', The Chandeliers bring their youthful energy to a range a fresh medleys and rewrites of party favourites.
Exhilarating 6-14 piece party band featuring stunning male and female vocals and offering optional horns, playing accurate renditions of modern and classic hits.
Performing pop, rock and indie classics spanning from the 70s through to the present day, The Gladrags guarantee you'll never leave the dancefloor - right from the first chord!
High-energy corporate and wedding band, playing crowd-rousing pop, rock, dance, funk and soul music from the 1960s to the present day. Client list includes Audi and Nintendo.
Engaging and authentic acoustic folk duo with both male and female vocals, playing popular songs by artists such as Coldplay, Jake Bugg and The Beatles, in their own inimitable style. The duo can perform unplugged and provide a DJ service where requested.
Whether it is your wedding day, corporate party, a product launch, birthday or anniversary, Radio Nation guarantee to keep the dance floor jumping all night and provide you and your guests with an unforgettable performance.
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.
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.
A dynamic brass and drums party band with a modern and exciting repertoire of pop and funk hits, performed in a New Orleans style.
Talented guitar vocalist who uses loop pedal and kick drum to create the feel of a full acoustic band. Richie J's take on modern and timeless classic pop songs will leave your guests wanting more, every time.
Young and animated brass band who never fail to get the party jumping with their funky take on the traditional brass format. Aside from their larger line-ups for dancing, the band also offer a 4-piece acoustic line-up, ideal for roaming at garden parties or parades.
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.
Knock-out New Orleans style brass party band with drums for Mardi Gras parades, festivals, funerals, surprise entries and dancing! Larger line-ups available.
High-energy with a truly authentic sound, Detroit City Soul play classics from the Motown era through to the latest pop floor-fillers. They can also play jazz, rock'n'roll, disco, funk and Jewish hora!
Transport your guests to golden hour at the beach club with this sophisticated live DJ and live trumpet duo, offering chilled lounge music at afternoon and early evening reception.
From pop favourites and feel-good funk to afrobeats and updated jazz classics, The DBs turn the traditional brass band format on its head and drag it kicking and screaming into the 21st century!
The best rock and pop party band on the south coast, featuring male lead vocals and playing party anthems by The Beatles, Chic, Queen, Harry Styles and more – guaranteed to have everybody on their feet! Available with DJ service.
Since 2008 we've provided bands and musicians for thousands of wedding receptions in and around Bristol, from Weston-super-Mare to Wapping Wharf.
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Yes, our experts can absolutely help you choose the perfect wedding band for your Bristol wedding entertainment, taking your music style, budget and venue into account.
We get that choosing a band can be overwhelming and we’re more than happy to help you out. Drop us a line message or give us a call on 0333 242 0560 and we’ll go from there.
You can also read this handy guide on how to choose a wedding band
Yes, our hand‑picked Bristol wedding bands have extensive experience performing live at weddings and events across Bristol and the surrounding areas, filling dancefloors from Clifton to Temple Meads and beyond.
Having produced talent as varied as Massive Attack and The Eagles, music beats at the very heart of the city and your celebration deserves to continue that tradition!
Our bands have played in all areas including Clifton, Totterdown, Temple Meads, Redcliffe, Montpellier and Stoke Bishop – and also travel far beyond.
We've had crowds up and dancing at some of Bristol’s best wedding venues such as Old Down Estate, St Audries Park, Berwick Lodge, Manor By The Lake, Clevedon Hall, Aldwick Estate, Hamswell House, The Bishop's Palace and Farrington Park.
Our bands are hand-picked, so that you can be sure you’ll get fantastic entertainment that your guests will remember long after the party has finished.
Our Bristol wedding bands play a dynamic range of live music, specialising in crowd‑pleasing rock and pop anthems alongside soulful, brass‑infused pop and classic hits perfect for weddings and receptions.
3-piece and 4-piece line-ups tend to focus on rock and pop music from Beatles and Buddy Holly to Coldplay, The Killers and Mumford and Sons, whilst line-ups including keyboards and brass sections allow them to perform soul and soul-infused pop music from Chaka Khan to Bruno Mars.
Yes, we can provide a wide variety of other live music genres beyond pop and R&B with our Bristol wedding and function bands, including jazz ensembles, ceilidh groups
We can provide Bristol wedding musicians for every part of your special day, not just the evening wedding reception.
Classical musicians can make for a magical accompaniment during ceremonies, so why not hire a string quartet to accompany you whilst you walk down the aisle?
For a more upbeat ambience at your drinks reception, you could book a wedding singer.
Yes, our Bristol wedding bands are usually happy to learn and perform your chosen first dance song live as part of your Bristol wedding entertainment, creating an unforgettable moment on the dance floor.
If the act’s line-up or preparation time mean that it isn’t possible, they’ll be more than happy to play your first dance from an mp3 or Spotify through their own PA system.
Our Bristol wedding bands typically perform two live sets of around 60 minutes each as part of your wedding entertainment, giving you roughly two hours of live music during your evening reception that gets everyone dancing.
With a standard 30-minute interval half way through, you’ll usually be looking at a midnight finish.
Please note that if the band or their DJ services are required after midnight, late fees can apply.
Yes, professional Bristol wedding bands will typically need to arrive early and perform a soundcheck when they arrive at your venue so they can set up their equipment and adjust sound levels for your wedding reception.
A 5pm-6pm arrival time and a 60-90 minute soundcheck is typically workable.
It is generally best if the performance space is free of guests at this point but most bands can arrange a ‘noiseless’ line-check to keep the volume down if this isn’t possible.
During set breaks, our Bristol wedding bands can keep your celebration going by playing pre-recorded music through their PA system so there’s no lull in the entertainment during your wedding reception.
Some bands can also provide proper DJ sets before or after their performance – check their profile for more details.
All of our Bristol wedding bands and live wedding musicians come fully self-contained with their own professional sound, lighting and performance equipment, so you won’t need to provide any PA system or tech gear for your wedding entertainment
If you are expecting your event to exceed 250 guests, extra equipment could be necessary, so please do get in touch.
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 spaces!
Yes, for your Bristol wedding band to give their best performance, it’s important to plan in advance for hospitality such as meals, drinks and an appropriate space for them to rest and prepare during your wedding day.
You’ll find specific details on your booking contract.
If your wedding venue in Bristol has a sound limiter, it can affect how your live Bristol wedding band performs because these devices monitor the volume in decibels and will cut power or restrict levels if the music goes above the set limit.
Firstly, find out the limiter's threshold in decibels. If it's set to a threshold below 95 decibels, let us know immediately, as some bands will struggle to keep within this range. We can then find out if the band is able to substitute live drums for electronic drums, which will bring down the overall level of the band.
If the threshold is in the range of 80-85dB, this may limit your choice of bands to duos or acoustic set-ups.
Not necessarily, many Bristol wedding bands provide recorded music during breaks and can even offer a DJ service before, between and after their live sets so you don’t have to hire a separate wedding DJ unless you want specific late-night entertainment.
There are only a couple of instances where we think it’s best to hire a wedding DJ in addition to a wedding band:
You can save money on hiring a Bristol wedding band by choosing local musicians, booking your date in an off-peak season or midweek, and making the most of your band’s existing services rather than hiring extra acts or equipment:
Check out our top tips on how to save money on your wedding band for more ideas.
Yes, our Bristol wedding bands are fully insured and have PAT-tested equipment.
If a band member becomes unavailable before your wedding, your Bristol wedding band will arrange a fully-rehearsed substitute musician, so your event goes ahead without compromise.
In the unlikely case the entire band is unable to perform, we’ll work hard to find a replacement band (in a similar genre and price range) from our network of Bristol and south west wedding bands, musicians and DJs.
Function Central provides the best local bands and DJs for events throughout the UK and internationally. We're the leading Bristol wedding music booking agency, with 5
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