Written by Craig Mitchell of the Funk City Band – Purveyors of the finest Wedding parties
Live Wedding Band That Keeps the Dance Floor Full
Choosing a live wedding band isn’t just about music.
It’s about atmosphere. Timing. Reading the room. And knowing exactly when to turn a polite gathering into a proper celebration.
That’s where we come in.
Funk City Band is a professional, high-energy live wedding band that knows how weddings really work — from relaxed drinks receptions through to hands-in-the-air, end-of-the-night chaos (the good kind).
We’ve played hundreds of weddings across the UK, (in fact over 630+ in 20 years) and no two have ever felt the same. That’s the whole point and we LOVE being involved.
What Makes a Great Live Wedding Band?
A great live wedding band doesn’t just play songs back-to-back and hope for the best.
It’s about flow. Building momentum. Knowing when to drop a sing-along, when to lean into groove, and when to absolutely floor it.
Our set list is designed to keep guests dancing — not disappearing to the bar. We blend modern pop, funk, soul, Motown, indie classics and big wedding anthems into one seamless party.
No awkward gaps. No filler tracks. Just live music that works. And normally the songs are mainly all chosen by you. This adaptability is what makes a great party band.
Flexible Line-Ups to Suit Your Wedding
Every wedding is different, so we keep things flexible.
Our live wedding band line-ups range from a punchy, stylish 3-piece band for smaller space that still want to rock, a fab 4 piece with added female singer through to a full 7-piece band with live horns. Same energy. Same quality. Just scaled perfectly for your space and vision.
You can explore different options here:
Smaller venue? No problem.
Big marquee or festival-style wedding? Even better.
Music for Every Part of the Day
Many couples want more than just an evening entertainment band — and that’s something we’re set up for.
Alongside our main live wedding band sets, we can provide:
- Background music for drinks receptions
- Chilled acoustic or jazzy sets earlier in the day
- Professional free DJ sets between and after live performances
- Confident MC support for speeches and key moments
It keeps everything smooth. No awkward handovers. No momentum lost.
Experienced, Reliable, Easy to Work With
Weddings move fast. Timings change. Things shift.
A professional live wedding band knows how to adapt without stress — and without you even noticing.
We’ve been performing together since 2004 and have played over 9000 events including more than 630 weddings. We work closely with venues, planners and coordinators to make sure everything runs exactly as it should.
We turn up on time, dressed properly, fully insured and fully prepared.
See the Band in Action
If you’re booking a live wedding band, you should always see real footage.
You can watch videos and live clips here:
Just real parties, weddings and events with real guests and real reactions.
Is Funk City Band the Right Live Wedding Band for You?
If you want:
- A packed dance floor
- Music guests actually recognise
- A band that looks as good as it sounds
- Zero stress on the day
Then yes — we probably are.
A great live wedding band doesn’t steal the spotlight.
It lifts the whole day.
Ready to Chat?
If you’re having a party you probably want a brilliant band that actually gets the vibe and gets people dancing. This is really important to us. If that sounds good— get in touch. We’d love to be the FUN part of your night. If you have a wedding or event we are local to Bath, Wiltshire, Bristol, Somerset and Reading too although we travel absolutely everywhere. *Except the moon*. When people dance too much in zero gravity they have a tendency to float off which can cause problems with our insurance.
Written by Craig Mitchell Funk City band. 9000+ event rocked since 2004 inc. over 600+ weddings. You’re in very safe hands.
If you want to see more videos of our band there are loads of the different band options on our YouTube page. Enjoy!
Or Simply call Craig on 07754265836 or email info@funkcitypartyband.co.uk
All bookings include:
First Dance
We’ll learn it for you
BESPOKE PLAYLISTS
You can choose the songs
2 HOURS OF LIVE MUSIC
Let’s do this!
DAYTIME PERFORMANCES
Perfect for reception parties
FREE PLAYLIST DJ SERVICE
Keep the party going!
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Longer sets, more or less band member etc. Let us know.
Some Of Our Packages
Click to find out more about the available options.
3 Piece Band
3 Piece Band
Power pop/rock trio. This is a great option for smaller parties that still want the feel of a big band. This ROCKS! Best small band in Bristol.
4 Piece Band
4 Piece Band
Our most popular wedding party band for hire. If you want an ultimate party band this is a great choice. Classic, upbeat songs that will get everyone dancing!
6/7 Piece Band
7 Piece Band
If you want to have 'oomph' at your event then our 7 piece band is a perfect solution. We add a sexy brass section that gives the band a full explosive sound and adds a funky edge to your event.
Like what you hear?
Drop us a line, we’d love to chat about playing at your event. If you’re looking for a brilliant wedding band for hire then choose us.
- Massive set list
- Full time professional musicians
- Your songs learnt for free
- 600+ weddings and parties and 9.5k other shows rocked since 2004
- If you want a wedding band Bristol. We can help! Also, if you need a wedding band in Bath we are very close by.
Trust us. We ‘got this…
Get a quote now or email: info@funkcitypartyband.co.uk
Or call 07754 265836
Or go to www.instagram.com/funkcityband www.facebook.com/funkcityband and www.youtube.com/@funkcityband
Funk City are a brilliant Wiltshire PARTY and function / wedding band. We have played SO MANY weddings and live events. Also, because we are based just outside of Bath we are also considered one of the best Somerset wedding bands too. Lucky us 🙂 We cover the whole of the UK and love playing everywhere. If you are based anywhere in the Southwest of England and need a southwest wedding band then call us today. Let’s have a chat and create something memorable. Team FCB x