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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Stylish and soulful acoustic guitar and vocal duo combining high calibre musicianship with an uplifting set spanning James Brown to Beyonce. Incredible value and guaranteed to appeal to all ages! DJ service available.
Eclectic solo singer-guitarist and loop artist, performing rich, layered arrangements of covers by rock, pop and folk legends, from Van Morrison and Joni Mitchell to Norah Jones, George Ezra and Tom Odell.
Experienced, sax-led jazz trio, performing jazzy takes on pop music from The Beatles to Sam Smith as well as classic jazz. Suitable for mellow background music at weddings, corporate events and more!
Exciting new brass and drums band playing danceable pop songs as well as some Latin music. With Brazilian musicians in their ranks, the band will bring the spirit of Rio and Carnival to your event!
Virtuoso singer guitarist, with a distinctive, unique and unforgettable voice who can perform a wide variety of instruments and genres.
Fun-loving party band who have worked alongside Jessie J and Tinie Tempah playing hits by legends from Tom Jones and Bon Jovi to Rihanna and Lady Gaga. Larger line-ups, acoustic duo and laptop DJ service also available.
The Hotfoot Charmers met jamming on the vibrant Bristol jazz scene and, together, inspired by artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Django Reinhardt they render their own interpretations of early jazz standards with all the radiance and intimacy of a fireside session.
Dynamic DJ covering everything from rock to EDM, with over 20 years of experience entertaining crowds at premier venues and events.
Experienced and talented singer and guitarist playing pop and rock hits for a wide range of events. Laptop DJ service and additional musicians also available.
Riotously good fun oompah music and games for an Oktoberfest style party. Complete with costumes and traditional music plus classic pop songs, this is guaranteed fun for everyone! Various line-ups available.
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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