Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
Pint-raising rock, pop & indie bands for weddings & parties, playing upbeat anthems across the decades, for dancing.
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Unique blend of stunning vocals and infectious grooves from this pop and soul band delivering chart-topping hits from Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, and timeless classics from the 70s to the 90s.
High energy 80s tribute band who embody the colourful, glamorous and dramatic spirit of the 80s playing classic hits by Prince, Wham! and Queen.
Energetic and lively country band performing the biggest country hits by Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to Shania Twain and Faith Hill. They'll have everyone hitting the dance floor and line dancing the night away!
Say yes to cheese, high energy & a totally rad repertoire! Totally Rad are an 80s tribute band like no other. Each member is wireless and will be in the crowd as much as they're on the stage.
The finest party and wedding band performing rock, indie, R&B and chart music with charisma and energy! Hire the band’s DJ service for a seamless night of music.
One of the UK's leading Mumford-style folk bands, blending country pop and Irish jigs with contemporary party anthems.
Performing a high-quality range of songs from pop and indie to swing and rock, The Records are determined to keep your dancefloor packed from start to finish!
A compelling Beatles tribute band celebrating the most iconic band of the era. Acoustic duo set also available.
Whether you need upbeat entertainment for a lively celebration or a relaxed atmosphere for a drinks reception, Daylight Duo can cater to your needs.
Uber-cool, fun-loving 4-piece playing a selection of the best pop rock songs from the last 60 years covering songs from The Beatles and Elvis through to Kings Of Leon and Adele!
Ska City is a vibrant 8–piece ska band that bring the irrepressible sounds of trojan ska and 2 tone to your event. Expect to hear classics from Toots & the Maytals and Desmond Dekker all the way through to more contemporary favourites from The Specials, Madness and The Selecter!
Contemporary & stylish ‘live-lounge’ covers duo with eight years of experience; performing at UK Festivals including, Hyde Park for the London 2012 Olympics and The Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone. Party duo with backing tracks also available.
Eclectic solo singer-guitarist and loop artist, performing rich, layered arrangements of covers by rock, pop and folk legends, from Van Morrison and Joni Mitchell to Norah Jones, George Ezra and Tom Odell.
High-energy 80s show reviving the decade’s biggest hits, thrilling crowds with nonstop music and unforgettable party vibes!
Dynamic R&B, jazz and jump jive band, recreating the sounds of the 40s, 50s and 60s and guaranteed to get you moving! Smaller line-ups and afternoon sets available.
The catchiest songs of all time, played in the most elemental and musical of fashions - Sweetbeat Duo strip back your favourite music presenting a sound that is sophisticated yet beautifully simple.
Dynamic duo with outstanding vocals and guitar skills deliver a versatile blend of tunes from Stevie Wonder to Daft Punk, offering both chill live sets and energetic party anthems, with the option to include a DJ.
Fun, energetic 3-piece band providing top tunes to top people at weddings, functions and parties throughout the North East.
Incredible 60s band transporting crowds back to the golden age of rock'n'roll with their authentic sound alongside modern day party favourites!
Professional acoustic duo, playing heartfelt covers of pop anthems, folk tunes and jazz standards with a choice of vocalists available.
Our rock bands typically cover the full spectrum of the genre through the ages:
They'll also play unique, guitar-focussed arrangements of contemporary pop anthems by artists such as Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and Adele. This ensures that no-one misses out, even if they're not into rock music.
Our indie bands might incorporate more alternative genres such as indie folk music, as well as quirkier song choices.
Most bands featured here are smaller, guitar-based line-ups consisting of between three and five members, with a male lead vocalist.
If rock music isn't your thing, check out our soul, pop and R&B bands. These typically feature keyboards, brass section and both male and female vocalists.
All our function bands, rock bands and indie bands are fully self-contained with their own PA sound system, microphones, backline amplifiers and instruments.
This works really well for most marquee or indoor weddings. But let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests, so we can check whether the band’s system is large enough.
Most bands will also bring lighting for both the stage and dancefloor.
Quotes for our indie rock bands are designed to cover everything you'll need on the night. Fees are inclusive unless otherwise indicated on your quote and would typically cover:
First, check out the band's song list on their profile, to see if they already know it.
If not, let us know the name of the song and we'll see if your indie or rock wedding band can learn and perform it especially for your day. This will largely depend on the complexity of the song.
If the band don't feel that they'd be able to recreate the song with enough authenticity, they'd be happy to play the recorded version through their PA system instead.
Our indie rock bands will typically perform for 2 hours. You can divide this how you like, but we recommend either 2 x 1-hour or 3 x 40-minute sets with short intervals.
If you'd like them to play for longer, just ask and we'll see if it's possible.
A 3-piece rock covers band will need a performance area measuring approximately 3 metres wide and 3 metres deep. As a rough guide, add on an extra metre of width per additional act member.
A raised stage might enhance the visual appeal of the band, but don't worry if you can't provide one – it won't affect the overall atmosphere, in our experience.
None of our rock bands are likely to reach uncomfortable volumes, but if you've got any concerns about young children or elderly guests, consider hiring a band that doesn't play modern rock music.
A swing, jive, or 50s rock'n'roll band can be great for dancing, without drowning out everything else.
Possibly! Sound limiters or meters are designed to curtail the noise output of bands, often by tripping the venue's circuit if a certain threshold is exceeded.
Firstly, see if the venue are happy to deactivate the limiter for the duration of the performance. If that's not possible, let us know the limiter's threshold in decibels, so we can check whether the band are happy to perform within these limits. As a rough guide, limiters set to 92dB or under can cause issues.
If the band don't think they can perform within the limiters of the sound meter, we'll suggest a better fit, such as an acoustic band or a band substituting live drums for electric drums.
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