Live Entertainment for Different Types of Events

Weddings

Weddings are one of our biggest areas of work, and live entertainment can completely transform the evening reception. Once dinner and speeches are finished, the room needs a change of pace. This is where a good band can take over and turn a group of wedding guests into a proper party.

We can perform a dedicated evening set, learn a first dance song and work alongside other parts of your wedding entertainment. Our
wedding band and DJ combination is particularly useful if you want music to continue throughout the evening without unnecessary gaps.

Private Parties

Birthdays, anniversaries, milestone celebrations and big family parties are brilliant opportunities for live entertainment. A private party is usually much less formal than a corporate event or wedding, which means there is more freedom to interact with the crowd, take requests and let the night develop naturally.

Our
private party entertainment
can be adapted to suit the venue and occasion. If you are organising a significant birthday, our
birthday party band
service is another useful place to start.

Corporate Events

Corporate events need a slightly different approach. You may have people from different departments, age groups and backgrounds, and not everybody arrives intending to dance. That is fine. The job of good live entertainment is to gradually bring people together without making anyone feel forced into it.

Funk City Band provides
corporate event entertainment across the UK,
including company parties, awards evenings, Christmas events and large celebrations. Professionalism matters just as much as the performance, so we make the whole process straightforward from the initial enquiry through to the final song.

Choose the Right Live Entertainment Line-Up

One of the biggest advantages of booking an experienced live entertainment company is flexibility. Not every venue needs the same size band. A small private room might suit a compact line-up, while a large marquee or corporate ballroom can comfortably accommodate something much bigger.

3-Piece Live Band

Our
3-piece band
is a full-power live trio rather than an acoustic act. It is ideal when space is limited but you still want the impact of a proper live band.

4-Piece Live Band

Our
4-piece band
offers an excellent balance between size, sound and stage space. It works particularly well for weddings, parties and events where you want a substantial live show without taking over the room.

7-Piece Live Band with Horns

If you want to make more of a statement, our
7-piece band
adds a larger rhythm section and horn power, including saxophone and trumpet. It is a great choice for large celebrations, corporate events and occasions where you want that big festival-style live entertainment feel.

Live Entertainment That Gets People Involved

There is a reason live entertainment remains so popular when people have so many other options. A playlist cannot react to the room. A DJ can read the room brilliantly, but a live band adds another layer of interaction. Musicians can move around, communicate with guests, change the energy and respond to what is happening in front of them.

We use that interaction as part of the show. Depending on the event, that can include wireless microphones, crowd interaction, sing-alongs, requests and musicians getting closer to the audience rather than simply staying behind a microphone stand all night.

“Thank you very much! Funk City have been amazing, we really enjoyed the whole day, and they made it special for us. All our guests loved them. They had a really good mix of tunes, they’re professional, really nice and friendly guys. They MADE THE DAY.”

— Mary, June 2024

That kind of reaction is exactly what we want. You can read more genuine feedback on our
testimonials page,
where you’ll find comments from couples, venues, event organisers and other clients who have experienced the band live.

More Than Just a Live Band

One of the things that makes Funk City different is that the entertainment doesn’t necessarily stop when the band leaves the stage. We can provide DJ-style music between live sets, helping keep the atmosphere moving rather than creating a sudden silence when the musicians take a break.

We can also work around the rest of your event schedule. If you have speeches, awards, presentations, a first dance or a particular song request, we can discuss the running order beforehand and make sure the music fits around the important moments.

If you’re comparing different options, our
entertainment page
gives you another overview of what Funk City can provide. You can also look at our
event entertainment
page if you’re organising a more general event rather than a wedding or private party.

Live Entertainment Across the UK

Funk City Band is based in the South West and regularly performs across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and surrounding areas, but we travel much further for the right event. We have performed at weddings, corporate events, parties, festivals, hotels, private houses, country estates and venues across the UK.

If you’re looking for
a band for live events,
the location doesn’t necessarily need to be close to us. Tell us where your event is happening, what sort of event you’re planning and roughly how many guests you expect. We’ll then help you work out the most suitable line-up and entertainment package.

Why Choose Funk City Band for Live Entertainment?

• Over 20 years of professional live entertainment experience.
• Flexible 3-piece, 4-piece and 7-piece band options.
• Large line-up available with saxophone and trumpet.
• Live music covering pop, indie rock, Motown and sing-along classics.
• DJ-style music between live performances.
• Song requests welcomed.
• First dance songs can be learned for weddings.
• Professional PA and performance setup.
• Experience with weddings, corporate events and private parties.
• Based in the South West but available throughout the UK.

Most importantly, we genuinely enjoy doing it. After thousands of events, the aim is still pretty simple: turn up, play brilliantly, read the room and give people a night they remember.

FAQs About Live Entertainment