Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire live wedding bands in Devon and the surrounding areas – from rock and pop to swing and ceilidh.
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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 throughout Devon, from Exeter to Ilfracombe.
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Devon wedding bands from Function Central perform a wide range of live music and party songs — from timeless classics and modern crowd-pleasers to upbeat hits by Devon artists like Muse and Joss Stone — ensuring everyone stays on the dance floor all night.
Most Devon wedding bands from Function Central are happy to learn and perform your chosen first dance song, as long as they can arrange it well for their live line-up and deliver it beautifully on the day.
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.
All Devon wedding bands from Function Central arrive fully self‑contained with their own PA sound system, microphones, amplifiers, instruments and lighting for your wedding reception.
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.
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!
Function Central can provide professional live Devon wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception or meal — from jazz bands and string quartets to harpists and classical guitarists — to create the perfect soundtrack throughout your special day.
Devon’s beautiful coastline, rolling moors and stunning wedding venues—from Tunnels Beaches and Kingston Estate to Upton Barn and Salcombe Harbour—make it one of the UK’s most sought‑after regions for weddings, and our Devon wedding bands have performed at venues across the county including Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Paignton, Barnstaple, Newton Abbot and more.
Whether you're getting married at Tunnels Beaches, St Audries Park, Kingston Estate Totnes, Tracey Estate, Salcombe Harbour, Upton Barn or River Cottage, our wedding bands have graced venues in almost every town in Devon and the south west, including Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Paignton, Exmouth, Barnstaple, Newton Abbot, Tiverton, Brixham, Bideford, Teignmouth, Sidmouth, Dawlish, Tavistock, Northam, Ivybridge, Ilfracombe, Honiton, Kingsteignton and Cullompton.
Devon function bands from Function Central cover a wide variety of live music styles — from rock, indie and soul to jazz, ceilidh, big band and barn dance bands — so you can find the perfect live band for your wedding or function in Devon.
To save money when booking a Devon wedding band, consider using your main wedding band for all parts of the day, choose a local act to reduce travel costs, and be flexible with your date—such as opting for a weekday or winter celebration—to secure the most competitive rates.
Check out our guide on saving money on your wedding band for more ideas.
Booking a Devon wedding band through Function Central gives you access to hand‑picked professional live bands and musicians, backed by expert support, secure contracts and a live music guarantee so your wedding entertainment runs smoothly from start to finish.
Our Devon function bands for hire have played at almost every sort of function, from birthday parties to bar mitzvahs, so you know you’re in great hands.
Most Devon wedding bands will require a soundcheck when they arrive at your venue — typically taking around 60 to 90 minutes to set up their equipment and ensure the live music sounds great for your wedding reception.
It is generally best if the performance space is free of guests during the soundcheck, but most bands can arrange a ‘noiseless’ line-check to keep the volume down if this isn’t possible.
All Devon wedding bands can play pre-recorded music from a device (theirs or yours) during intervals. Many bands can also upgrade to a more advanced service using virtual DJ software so that they can mix songs and take requests – check each band’s profile page for details.
If you simply can’t decide which Devon wedding band is right for you, call us on 0333 242 0560 or send us a message to tell us what part of your day you need music for, and your musical preferences, and we’ll be more than happy to suggest suitable acts.
In the meantime, you can read this handy guide on how to choose a wedding band.
If a band member becomes unavailable before your wedding, your Devon 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 Devon and South West wedding bands, musicians and DJs.
Yes, all Devon wedding bands are fully insured and use PAT-tested equipment.
If your Devon wedding venue has a sound limiter, it can affect how loudly your wedding band is able to play — and if the limiter’s decibel threshold is set too low, some bands may need to adapt their setup or you may want to choose a line-up that works well within those limits.
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. Get in touch and we can recommend suitable bands in Devon.
Function Central are a leading Devon 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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