Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Hire an award-winning wedding band in London. From rock, pop and soul to ceilidh and jazz, we have function bands for every taste and budget. ‘Look to the home of Amy Winehouse, Queen and Coldplay for your wedding band. Covering everything from ceilidh to jazz and rock to pop, check out London’s award- winning bands.’
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Put some groove in your heart with this stunning 90s pop and dance band with male and female vocals. The band have a repertoire packed full of 90s hits, as well as club tunes from across the decades. Additional musicians and DJ service available.
A professional collective with a live band and DJ that offer more fun, energy and talent than you can handle and are guaranteed to create an unforgettable evening of performances.
Featuring powerful live vocals and virtuoso sax and guitar, BTP perform to high-quality backing tracks which can be replaced with a live DJ or live drums on request. Non-stop, party-starting entertainment.
Luxury function band made up of outstanding musicians from London that deliver an engaging, energetic and unforgettable show, guaranteed to get the audience dancing all night.
Slick party and wedding band capturing the definitive sound of pop and rock through the decades and led by an animated frontman who gets every crowd on their feet! DJ service and acoustic sets available.
Expert party trio with a varied playlist, taking you smoothly from the swinging sixties to the best modern rock and pop. Hire the band’s laptop DJ service to keep the dancefloor full between sets.
A supreme events band, performing globally since 2012, The Impressions offer vivid energy and musical brilliance, wrapped in a luxurious package.
Incredible versatile band with a song list ranging from 70s classics to the present day that includes current charts as well as all your favourite soul and Motown throwbacks!
After starting out as a tribute to 90s dance classics the band now play high-octane club floor-fillers from the 70s to the present day. Using mash-ups, medleys and segues, songs are blended into one seamless night of entertainment.
Lively and entertaining New Orleans style street band featuring brass, sousaphone and drums. A broad repertoire to suit any occasion from garden reception, to street parade, to spirited parties with dancing! Also available with two female lead vocalists.
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.
Fun, lively 4-piece playing classic and modern rock & pop with a jazzy, boho twist! The band's winning combination of infectious energy and dancefloor cool is winning over audiences at weddings and parties up and down the UK.
Energetic and talented, this all-female brass ensemble blends pop, jazz, funk, and soul into an electrifying musical experience that captivates audiences worldwide.
Award-winning klezmer band performing Eastern European Jewish, Israeli and Balkan music, ideal for listening and dancing.
TV Cowboys are a father and son led group with a lifetime's experience on the road, recording and touring with artists such as Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift, Dwight Yoakam, Glen Campbell, Lonnie Donegan and more.
Fun and stylish, this international jazz ensemble brings a fresh twist to classic swing, bossa nova, and pop for an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind show.
Highly sought-after unplugged trio with virtuoso saxophone and acoustic guitars, delivering harmonious three-part melodies and a lively, interactive repertoire spanning from the 1950s to today's hits.
Enchanting rhythms and beautiful melodies are brought to life by this sensational female-fronted Brazilian band. Perfect as either background music during receptions or for dancing the night away.
Explosive brass band delivering a funky blend of soul and pop songs for dancing. The band can also offer costumed oompah sets for Oktoberfest or New Orleans roaming sets if required.
Contemporary & stylish ‘live-lounge’ covers duo with eight years of experience; performing at UK Festivals including, Hyde Park for the London 2012 Olympics and The Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone. Party duo with backing tracks also available.
Booking a London wedding band with us is simple and straightforward. Start by browsing our selection of London wedding bands, using the filters to narrow your search by event date and budget. Click through to each band’s profile to watch videos, listen to audio demos, and read customer reviews to help you choose the perfect live band for your wedding.
Once you’ve found bands you like, add them to your enquiry list. When ready, submit your enquiry via the icon at the top right of the page, and we’ll check availability and send you a detailed quote by email within 24 hours. For personalised advice, you can also call us directly at 0333 242 0560.
To confirm your booking, reply to the quote with your event details and contact information. We will then draw up a secure booking agreement between you and the band. A deposit
(usually between 20-30% of the band fee) is payable within seven days to secure your London wedding band.
For a step-by-step guide, see our complete resource on finding, choosing, and booking a wedding band in London.
Most couples start booking their London wedding band around 9 months in advance, but the most popular bands often get reserved much earlier. To secure your preferred band, it’s best to begin your search up to 18 months before your wedding, especially for summer weekend weddings in London.
If you're planning an off-season wedding (between October and March) or a weekday wedding, it should be fine to book your band 9 months in advance. Plus, planning an off-season wedding will also help you to save money on your wedding band.
London wedding bands range in price from around £900 for a 3-piece band, to almost £10,000 for a 9-piece show band with several vocalists, brass and percussion.
That said, the typical price paid for a band in 2025 was around the £1375 mark, and the most popular line-up was a 4-piece.
Bear in mind that your quote may be higher than the band's starting price listed on the website. The key factors affecting price are: the distance of your venue from the band's home location and demand (summer Saturdays are more expensive).
When you request a quote for a London wedding band, we’ll provide a detailed breakdown of all costs and inclusions. Our quotes typically cover everything you need for a seamless performance, from set-up and soundcheck to live performance, equipment, lighting, and travel:
London wedding bands come in a variety of line-ups, but most start as a 3-piece featuring a singer/guitarist, bass and drums — perfect for rock, pop and indie weddings. As you increase the number of musicians, you expand the band’s sound, allowing them to cover more genres and create a fuller, more dynamic live performance.
As more instruments are added, so too will the variety of genres the band can cover – larger line-ups adding keyboards and brass instruments can authentically reproduce soul, Motown and R&B covers, as well as rock and pop music.
Larger bands featuring both male and female vocalists will mean a larger vocal range and therefore increase the number of songs available to the band.
Line-ups is just one of the essential topics covered in our guide to the must-ask questions for your wedding band.
Our London wedding bands perform a wide range of popular music, covering rock, pop, soul and Motown classics that are perfect for filling the dancefloor and entertaining guests of all ages.
Other genres covered include: UK garage, dance, R&B, festival folk, and various vintage styles, from rock'n'roll to 70s funk and disco, 80s new wave and 90s Britpop.
If popular music isn't your bag, consider a wedding ceilidh band, a jazz band or a brass and drums fusion band.
From Bowie in Brixton and The Clash in Camden, to the Beatles in Abbey Road – London's popular music legacy is felt across the world and the obvious place to source a fantastic wedding band!
Yes, we provide a wide range of wedding jazz bands in London, from elegant background jazz ensembles to lively swing bands for after-dinner dancing. While this page features a selection of London swing and jazz acts, you’ll find our full roster on our dedicated London jazz bands page.
Here you'll find gypsy jazz and trad jazz bands – perfect for garden wedding receptions – as well as upbeat modern jazz trios and quartets for indoor drinks receptions and meals.
Yes, most London wedding bands are happy to take song requests and help personalise your playlist for the big day. The easiest way to get the best performance is to choose favourites from the band’s own setlist, but they’ll usually be glad to discuss special requests or songs you’d prefer to avoid.
While the band will always do their best to play your requests, they may need to switch things up based on audience reaction. Playing to the mood of the crowd on the night is the best way to ensure a full dance floor all night long.
For some playlist inspiration, check our round-up of party songs to fill your dancefloor.
Yes, many London wedding bands will happily learn and perform your first dance song live, provided the track suits their style and line-up. Most acts list whether they can learn a first dance on their profile, so you can easily check what’s included before booking.
Check the act’s profile to see if they offer this option and try to give plenty of notice for them to learn your request.
Alternatively, all of our bands can play your first dance on an mp3 or iPod through their PA system.
You don’t need to provide much for your London wedding band, as all our bands come fully equipped with their own sound and instruments. For larger events (with 200 or more guests) or bands over 3–4 members, it’s worth checking in advance, as extra equipment may be needed to ensure a seamless performance.
You just need to make sure that the band has a power source to plug into and a space to perform! 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 spaces!
Yes, all of our wedding bands are fully insured and have PAT tested equipment.
Our function bands in London typically arrive at your venue from 5pm or 6pm and take 60 - 90 minutes to unload, set up and soundcheck their equipment to ensure the best performance possible.
It’s ideal if a room can be cleared whilst they do this, but it’s not essential, they can perform a silent “line-check” to test their levels if not.
The band will then get dressed, eat and return at approximately 9pm to get your party started!
Many London wedding venues will have parking restrictions, loading bays and lifts. Let the band know in advance what the set-up is at your venue to avoid delays.
Most London wedding bands perform for around two hours, typically split into two one-hour sets with recorded interval music in between. Some bands can also offer three 40-minute sets, giving you flexibility to plan live music throughout your wedding or event.
All of our bands can provide recorded interval music free of charge between their sets, so the dancing never needs to stop.
It also means if your favourite song isn’t in the band’s repertoire you can still hear it.
Make sure you check out our 129 best wedding songs before deciding on a playlist.
Yes, many of our London wedding bands are fully able to perform outdoors, making them ideal for garden parties, marquee weddings and open-air receptions. To ensure a smooth performance, the band will simply need suitable cover from the weather and access to a safe power supply.
Feel free to get in touch and enquire about any specific requirements that your chosen band may need.
Our London function bands have performed at many of the city’s most popular wedding venues, corporate event spaces and party locations. All the venues listed below are fully equipped to host live bands, musicians and DJs, and we return to them several times each year.
In Central London: The Bloomsbury Ballroom, the Barbican, Stationer's Hall, Claridges, Devonshire Terrace, The Lansdowne Club, RAC Club, The Yacht at Temple Pier and Westminster Hall.
In East London: Trinity Buoy Wharf, Excel Centre, Ironmonger's Hall, London Fields Brewery, Shoreditch Studios, Skinner's Hall, The Oyster Shed and the Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green.
In South London: Battersea Arts Centre, Dulwich College, Eltham Palace, Hampton Court, The Hurlingham Club, The Star and Garter Richmond, The Old Royal Naval College, Pembroke Lodge and the Trafalgar Tavern.
In North London: Burgh House, Cecil Sharp House, Loft Studios, Finsbury Town Hall, The Landmark Hotel, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London Zoo and The British Library.
In West London: Beach Blanket Babylon, The Kensington Roof Gardens, The Lansdown Club, The Olympia Hammersmith, Pembroke Lodge and Syon Park.
See our top picks for wedding venues in London.
You don’t always need to book a separate London wedding DJ when hiring one of our bands. All our London wedding bands provide complimentary recorded music during their breaks, keeping your wedding or event’s music flowing seamlessly until the end of the night.
Many bands are also able to upgrade to a more advanced service using virtual DJ software so that they can mix songs and take your guests’ requests.
As a general rule, if you need DJ music for more than 2 hours before, between or after the band's performance, we'd recommend booking a separate DJ.
If a member of your London wedding band falls ill or cannot perform on the day, a professional substitute musician will be arranged. In the unlikely event that the entire band is unavailable, Function Central will secure a replacement band or musician of a similar style and quality to ensure your wedding entertainment goes ahead as planned.
There are several ways to save money on your wedding band without compromising on quality:
By following these tips, you can enjoy a high-quality live wedding band while keeping your entertainment costs under control.
Since 2008 we've provided bands and musicians for thousands of wedding receptions throughout London, from Brixton to Bloomsbury.
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