Written by Craig Mitchell of the Funk City Party Band – Purveyors of the finest wedding parties. 

Wedding Band DJ Combo (Yes, You Can Have Both)

You want a packed dance floor.
You want live music.
You also want those absolute bangers that only a DJ will play at 11:47pm. Boom!

Good news — this is exactly why a wedding band DJ combo exists. And honestly? It’s one of the smartest choices you can make for your evening wedding entertainment.

We’ve been doing this a long time (since 2004, if you’re counting). We’ve learned one very important thing: weddings work best when the live band and the DJ feel like one smooth, well-oiled, disco-loving machine.

What Is a Wedding Band DJ Combo?

Simple. You get a live wedding band and a professional playlist DJ, all booked together, all set up once, all working together rather than competing for space, sockets, or musical dominance.

Our band plays the big moments. The sing-alongs. The hands-in-the-air stuff. Then the playlist DJ takes over seamlessly, keeping the floor full while your feet recover slightly.

No awkward handovers. No “who’s in charge here?” moments. Just nonstop energy.

If you’re curious about band sizes, our 3-piece band, 4-piece line-up, and full 7-piece band all work beautifully with our Free DJ option.

Why Couples Love a Band and DJ Wedding Package

Because it covers everything. All ages. All vibes. All levels of questionable dance moves.

• The Party band brings the atmosphere and wow-factor
• DJ keeps the momentum going all night
• No gaps in music (ever)
• One supplier. One plan. Less stress

We also handle all the MC duties if needed. Announcements. First dance intros. That moment where Uncle Dave needs politely encouraging back to his seat.

The Evening Flow (How It Actually Works)

Typically, we’ll kick things off with a live band set once the evening guests arrive. This is where the dance floor really comes alive.

After a couple of high-energy sets, we transition smoothly into DJ mode — no gear moving, no buzz-kill. The DJ already has your playlists, your do-not-plays, and your guilty pleasures lined up.

We’re very good at reading rooms. It’s kind of our thing.
If you want proof, head to our videos and media page and have a nose.

Can We Still Have a First Dance?

Absolutely! Live, DJ, or a combination of both.

Many couples choose a live first dance (yes, we can learn a song), followed by the DJ jumping straight into party mode. Others prefer a DJ first dance and save the band for later. In fact it’s a great idea to have the band straight after the DJ or first dance. Everyone is already on the dance floor. The Band’s job is to keep them there. 

There’s no rulebook here. We’ll help you shape the night so it feels like your wedding, not a copy-and-paste one. We have played at over 630+ weddings and they have all been slightly different. 

Is This Right for Your Venue?

Short answer: probably.

We regularly provide wedding band DJ combos for barns, marquees, city venues, country houses, hotels, and places that claim they’re “not really designed for bands” (spoiler: they usually are).

We bring all sound, lighting, and everything needed to make it look and feel polished — not like a school disco with commitment issues.

Why Book Funk City Band?

Because we do this every week and have done for 20+ years. Because we care. Because we want your dance floor full from the first song to the last tune the DJ drops.

We’re not just a band that “also does DJing”. We’re a proper live wedding band DJ combo, designed to work as one.

If you want help choosing the right line-up, timings, or music style, just get in touch via info@funkcitypartyband.co.uk. No hard sell. Just honest advice.

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 

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