Funk is Funk and Jazz is Jazz and never the twain shall meet, except in the case of East of England wedding bands

Uncle Funk and the Boogie Wonderland
Uncle Funk and the Boogie Wonderland

The East of England is so named as it forms the region that is the more easterly point of the UK, it’s a pretty lush part of the world and contains some glorious wedding venues and also contains some top wedding bands for hire, here’s a few funky and jazzy options.

An incredible visual and energetic tribute to the most popular era in music, Hire Uncle Funk & The Boogie Wonderband through Freak Music are one of the UK’s longest established 70s Disco and funk acts. Their set list reads like The Greatest Hits Of Disco Volume 1… Each song has been carefully chosen to ensure feet stay firmly on the dance floor all night long.

In their 20 years together, uncle Funk & The Boogie Wonderband have played thousands of weddings, parties and corporate events, along with major bookings from festivals (they have played Glastonbury Festival and headlined other festivals across the UK), Butlins main stage and other large events.

The Volume
The Volume

The Volume (left) are a band with a difference, a versatile 5 piece that take influences from pop, rock, indie, soul, jazz & motown to name a few. The Volume are a band that always aim to deliver the best entertainment possible, with a huge amount of experience behind them and a repertoire to match it’s no surprise that this band have had experience playing all over the world.

Gemma Turner
Gemma Turner

Solo classical singer Gemma Turner (right) is based in Hertfordshire and regularly performs in her home town and at venues throughout the county including The Manchester Opera House, Sheffield City Hall and The Sunderland Empire and will travel for events.

Gemma is pleased to be the recommended event singer for many prestigious wedding venues including Hatfield House, Brocket Hall and Woburn Abbey.
https://www.freakmusic.co.uk/bands/gemma_turner

If your black tie event or wedding reception requires the finest Jazz & Swing then That Swing Thing (bottom) could be the answer. With a huge range of options to choose from this band tailor each and every event to you and your event allowing you to mould the playlist and musicians perfectly to your requirements. Their repertoire is colossal and takes in such classic tracks as The Girl from Ipamena and Beyond the Sea and many more.

 

That Swing Thing
That Swing Thing
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