Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
If you’re more interested in the Arctic Monkeys and Aretha Franklin than Arthurian legend, you can get the dancing started at your reception with one of our fantastic Somerset wedding bands!
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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.
For a wedding in the South West, you can't get a more romantic backdrop than the county of Somerset. And it's not all cider and rustic charm. The city of Bath is a World Heritage Site known for its stunning Georgian architecture and Roman baths and Weston-Super-Mare is famous for its traditional seaside pier.
Our Somerset wedding bands perform a wide range of music styles, from classic rock and pop to indie, folk and modern chart hits, ensuring something for every guest.
Our ceilidh bands are ideal for barn weddings, popular in the rural landscape of Somerset. For a more modern rustic knees-up, hire an indie folk band in the mould of Mumford and Sons, think hale bales, cider and throwing some serious shapes.
Our Somerset wedding bands regularly perform at venues and locations across the county and the south west.
They play regularly at all the county's best-known venues, such as Orchardleigh Estate, The Tythe Barn, Woodlands Castle and Priston Mill.
In fact, they've rocked every corner of this idyllic, pastoral county, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Frome, Portishead, Burnham-on-Sea, Clevedon, Nailsea, Keynsham, Chard, Street, Midsomer Norton, Minehead, Wellington, Wells, Shepton Mallet, Radstock and Glastonbury.
Alongside evening entertainment, we can provide experienced Somerset wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
From singers, harpists and string quartets for the medieval Wells Cathedral to classical guitarists for elegant Georgian townhouses, we have a wide range of Somerset wedding musicians for you to choose from.
After the ceremony, hire a jazz band to create a classy, upbeat atmosphere at your drinks reception.
Once the mingling is done, take it up a notch and add a swinging, Rat Pack style vocalist.
All of our Somerset 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 or you’re planning an outdoor or Somerset garden party, 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 Somerset 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset 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 save money hiring a wedding band in Somerset without compromising on quality.
Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your wedding 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 occasion 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 of our Somerset wedding bands carry public liability insurance and use PAT-tested equipment, as required by most venues.
In the unlikely event that your Somerset wedding band cannot perform, we have contingency plans in place to arrange a high-quality replacement.
At Function Central, we’re available round the clock to ensure your events runs smoothly and you have all the support you need.
Booking a Somerset wedding band with Function Central gives you access to trusted performers, secure contracts 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 the cities and villages of Somerset, leaving you more time to spend on planning your big day.
Function Central provide Somerset bands and DJs for events throughout the UK and internationally. We're the leading local wedding music booking agency, with 5 star rated customer service, unbeatable prices, secure contracts and outstanding quality.
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