Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire the best wedding bands in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area. Handpicked from the competition, our bands perform everything from rock, pop and soul bands to folk, salsa 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.
Our Gloucestershire wedding bands perform a wide range of music styles, from classic soul and rock to modern pop and party anthems, so there’s something for every guest.
Whether you want a swing band, Elvis tribute act or barn dance band, we can help you find just the right Gloucestershire wedding band to make your event perfect.
For a dance-along soundtrack for your reception, how about a hiring a soul band?
If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, or to accompany your wedding ceremony, how about a jazz band, steel band or Rat Pack tribute?
They can adapt to fit your budget, too, adding members for a fuller sound or playing to a backing track to reduce their fees.
Our Gloucestershire wedding bands regularly perform at venues and locations across the county, from castles and country houses to hotels and private estates.
They've performed at some of the best-known in the county, including Berkeley Castle, Calcot Manor, Charingworth Manor, the Cotswold House Hotel, Westonbirt Arboretum and Clearwell Castle.
They've also performed in most of the best known towns and villages, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Kingswood, Filton, Stroud, Yate, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Frampton Cotterell, Dursley, Innsworth, Bishop's Cleeve, Downend, Thornbury, Cinderford, Lydney, Nailsworth, Staple Hill, Stonehouse and Chalford.
Alongside evening reception entertainment, we can provide talented Gloucestershire wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
This listing page is dedicated to bands, but we also have a vast selection of Gloucestershire wedding musicians for ceremonies and receptions, from classical wedding musicians such as solo harpists, pianists and guitarists to string quartets and wedding singers.
All our Gloucestershire wedding bands come fully equipped with professional PA systems, instruments and lighting as standard.
This works really well for most marquee or indoor weddings receptions.
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!
Most of our Gloucestershire wedding bands are happy to learn and perform your first dance song, as long as 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 variety of function bands in Gloucestershire, including ceilidh bands, jazz ensembles, brass bands and steel pan groups.
Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Gloucestershire function band.
It's also worth browsing our soul bands, ceilidh bands and latin & world music bands.
For even more offbeat wedding music ideas, see our alternative wedding section.
There are several ways to reduce the cost of hiring a wedding band in Gloucestershire 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 celebration 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 bands based in most major towns and cities across the UK.
All of our Gloucestershire wedding bands carry public liability insurance and use PAT-tested equipment, as required by most venues.
In the unlikely event that your Gloucestershire wedding band cannot perform, we have contingency plans in place to arrange a high-quality replacement.
As an agency we provide round the clock service so you can rest assured we’ll provide a replacement on time to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Booking a Gloucestershire wedding band with Function Central gives you access to trusted performers, secure contracts and expert support throughout the process.
We’ve gathered the best bands in the area onto one website so that you don’t have to spend hours searching locally, leaving you more time to spend on planning your dream wedding!
Function Central are a leading Gloucestershire 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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