"Soul Central did an absolutely amazing job at our wedding!! The singers were fantastic and the musicians were so talented, plus everyone looked like they were genuinely having fun which we loved! The dance floor was never empty and we had so many compliments from our guests. Thank you Soul Central for truly bringing the vibes - we are so happy we chose you! :)"
"We booked Soul Central for our wedding at Holkham Hall in Norfolk. We really wanted a soul band and were so happy to find Soul Central. Soul Central were absolutely incredible and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough. All of the wedding guests commented on just how brilliant Soul Central were. The set list was perfectly put together and the band brought so much energy to the dance floor. It helped our wedding day what is was. Soul Central also performed our first dance song by Elton John, which was not in their usual set list, which we were very appreciative of. Throughout the whole process, Soul Central were extremely helpful. Helping with logistics and A/V set up on the day. We really couldn’t recommend them highly enough for your big day!"
"Soul Central were FANTASTIC! We could not have asked for a better band - they had everybody dancing! People were coming up to us and saying how good they were while they were playing! Days later, guests are still commenting how good they were! Incredibly professional, fun and amazing musicians! We want to get married again just so we can party while they play. Great job and thank you so much Soul Central!"
"A big thank you to the whole band for our wedding reception on Saturday. Soul Central absolutely made it for us and had everyone on the dance floor!"








































About Soul Central – professional wedding & party band based in Bristol, UK
Relive the authentic sounds of soul and Motown with Soul Central. This high energy show band of up to 11 musicians are dedicated to recreating the sound that changed America and the World.
Happy to travel, Soul Central perform regularly across the UK and beyond at weddings, private parties and corporate events.
View our list of the UK's best soul & Motown bands ➡️
This fantastic band’s flexible line-up makes them the ideal choice for events big and small, and their eclectic sound will win over any audience.
We're listed on FixTheMusic's 21 Best Wedding Bands in Bristol 🏆
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe, The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House in Somerset and Stanway House in Cheltenham, UK.
Soul Central can perform a selection of classics chosen from the magic of the Motorcity, the funk of Fame Studios and the Southern Soul of Stax.
If you want the big sound of America’s original dance music then Soul Central are a perfect choice. If the event requires they also do authentic ‘Motown only’ sets.
View our list of the UK's best soul & Motown bands ➡️
Songs you know and love, played by the band you can’t help but love!
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
With so many Cheltenham weddings in the diary, we’re often chosen by couples looking to hire a Gloucestershire wedding band for their big day.
So, if you’re looking to hire one of Bristol’s finest soul & Motown bands, look no further than Soul Central and get in touch today.
Sittin’ On The Dock Of the Bay - Otis Reading
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Ain't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now - Mcfadden & Whitehead
Ain’t That Peculiar Marvin Gaye
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Baby Love - The Supremes
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5
Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire
Brick House - The Commodores
California Soul - Marlena Shaw
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Crazy - Ceelo Green
Dancing In The Streets - Martha Reeves And The Vandela’s
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Do You Love Me? - The Contours
Easy - The Commodores
Everybody Needs Somebody - The Blues Brothers
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen
Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
Get Ready - The Temptations
Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
Heatwave - Martha Reeves And The Vandela’s
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
Hold On I’m Coming - Sam & Dave
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Marvin Gaye
I Can’t Help Myself - The Four Tops
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
It Takes Two -Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston
It’s A Shame - The Spinners
It’s The Same Old Song - Four Tops
Jimmy Mack - Martha Reeves and the Vendellas
Just My Imagination - The Temptations
Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang
Land Of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Loco In Acapulco - Four Tops
Master Blaster (Jammin’) - Stevie Wonder
Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Knight
Money (That's What I Want) - Boyz II Men
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
Mr Big Stuff - Jean knight
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My Girl - The Temptations
My Guy - Mary Wells
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Needle In A Haystack - The Velvelettes
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Nowhere To Run - Martha Reeves And The Vandela’s
P.Y.T. - Michael Jackson
Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Reach Out - The Four Tops
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Respect - Aretha Franklin
River Deep, Mountain High - Tina Turner & Ike Michael
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Shake A Tail Feather - Ray Charles
Shake Your Body Down - Michael Jackson
Shop Around - The Miracles
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Stand By Me - Otis Redding
Stoned Love - The Supremes
Stop In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
Super Freak - Rick James
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Chicago - The Blues Brothers
The Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
The Way You Do The Things You Do - The Temptations
Think - Aretha Franklin
This Old Heart Of Mine - The Isley Brothers
Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross
Tough Lover - Etta James
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
Upside Down - Diana Ross
Uptight - Stevie Wonder
Valerie - Ronson / Winehouse
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted - Jimmy Ruffin
What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye
Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
Wonderful One - Marvin Gaye
You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes
You’re All I Need - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell