Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire a high energy Bristol party band playing upbeat rock, pop and soul covers to fill your dancefloor. We also offer jazz, 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.
Live Bristol bands for hire perform a wide range of music styles — from rock and pop to soul, funk, jazz and more — making them perfect entertainment for weddings, parties and events across Bristol.
Bristol is one of the most musical cities in the UK, so you’ve got no shortage of local bands to choose from. Our rock and pop bands play the biggest anthems from the last sixty years, from Chuck Berry to Bruno Mars. Our Bristol soul bands focus on Motown and funk as well as soul-infused pop by Adele, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce.
Our wedding bands in Bristol are made up of enthusiastic professionals who are young enough to love their job, but mature enough to know how to make your reception rock!
Our acts are suitable for any venue, budget and genre. We have Latin bands and steel bands as well as barn dance and ceilidh bands to fill your dancefloor with all ages.
Hiring a Bristol party band from Function Central means you get professional live entertainment for your event with secure contracts, reliable bookings, and our live music guarantee, giving you peace of mind when planning party band hire in Bristol.
If inclement weather or an accident prevents an act from reaching your venue on the day, we provide round-the-clock emergency support to make sure a replacement band gets to you as quickly as possible.
The cost to hire a live band varies depending on line-up size, dates and travel requirements. Here are some key ways to save money on your band:
Yes, you can hire professional background musicians or jazz bands in Bristol for weddings, corporate functions and daytime receptions, whether you need ambient live music or a swing ensemble to set the mood.
Our local jazz bands will play swinging background music which is upbeat enough to help break the ice at a corporate function or reception, but quiet enough to allow your guests to hear themselves talk!
If you want to take it up a notch later on, hire a swing band complete with vocalist to sing Rat Pack material or pop songs in a vintage style.
We offer a wide range of live music genres for hire in Bristol — including ceilidh bands, jazz ensembles and tribute bands — so you can find the perfect sound for weddings, parties and corporate events.
If you’re looking for something more refined, our jazz bands in Bristol cover a range of sub-genres including gypsy jazz bands, jazz trios, wedding jazz bands, background jazz bands.
All will play non-intrusive, sophisticated background music that your guests can talk over.
For the evening, consider hiring a swing band to get the party started.
Our Bristol party bands can usually accommodate song requests sent in advance and work with you to customise your set list when you book live band hire in Bristol.
While bands will do their best to accommodate requests sent in advance, it’s unlikely that they’ll be able to take on the night requests. Our bands want to do each and every song they play justice and need time to rehearse the songs in advance in order to do this.
Check out your chosen band’s song list on their profile for an idea of what they play best. Trust us, these tracks have been tried and tested and your band will know exactly which party songs to play and when, to keep the party popping.
Most live bands in Bristol play around two hours of music at events — typically split into two 60-minute sets — but individual set times can vary by band and event schedule. Check each band’s profile for their individual set list times.
When your Bristol band takes a break during your event, most live bands will keep the music going by playing a recorded playlist — either your own selection or theirs — through their PA system so there’s no awkward silence.
Yes, all bands are fully ensured and have PAT-tested equipment.
When you hire a live band in Bristol, you generally won’t need to provide any sound or lighting equipment — most Bristol bands come fully equipped for your event with their own PA, instruments and basic lighting.
It is worth getting in touch if you think your event will exceed 250 guests, as extra equipment might then be necessary.
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 set ups!
Our Bristol party bands perform at a wide range of live music venues and event spaces across Bristol and beyond — from city centre locations such as Clifton and Redcliffe to popular wedding and party venues throughout the region.
The city that created music as diverse as Massive Attack and The Eagles has continued that artistic history with a musical scene today that is more alive than ever before. The eclectic, buzzing city of Bristol boasts bars, cafes and event venues to rival any other location in the country.
Our bands have played in all areas of the city – including Clifton, Totterdown, Temple Meads, Redcliffe, Montpellier and Stoke Bishop – and also travel far beyond.
We've already brought our world class entertainment to 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 Bristol bands for hire 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.
If your booked Bristol party band is unexpectedly unable to perform on the day — due to illness, travel issues or other unavoidable problems — our team will arrange a replacement band or suitable alternative as quickly as possible, so your event still goes ahead with live music. We provide round-the-clock emergency support to make sure a replacement band gets to you as quickly as possible.
On each Bristol band’s profile page, you’ll find videos from live performances as well as demo tracks that will give you the best idea of how the band looks and sounds. Trust us, watching these will leave you wanting more.
Function Central is a leading Bristol covers band agency, providing
exceptional talent for private events throughout the UK and
internationally.
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