Excite
A fantastic 6-10 piece pop function band. Featuring outstanding vocalists you'll struggle to find better! World class musicians Excite play rock & pop classics from an extensive repertoire complete with top equipment & a sound engineer!
Price from £2,949 + travel
Carmen L
Audio Tracks
- You Got The Love by Florence + The Machine
- Ride On Time by Black Box
- Rhythm Is A Dancer
- Don't Stop The Music by Rihanna
- Mama Told Me Not To Come by Stereophonics
- Can't Get You Out Of My Head by Kylie Minogue
- Good Times by CHIC
- Let Me Entertain You by Robbie Williams
- Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera
- It Had To Be You (Jazz)
- The Look Of Love (Jazz)
- If Only I Had A Brain (Jazz)
- Fly Me To The Moon (Jazz)
- I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry
- Mr Brightside by The Killers
- Pokerface by Lady Gaga
- Sex On Fire by Kings of Leon
- Think by Aretha Franklin
- Your Love
- Need Somebody by Randy Crawford
Set List / Repertoire
Please note that this band can no longer play your first dance themselves they can play the CD or MP3 through their PA system should you wish to provide this.
Contemporary
Crazy in Love- Beyonce
American Boy- Estel
Domino - Jessie J
New Rules - Dua Lipa
Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Sorry - Justin Bieber
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Poker Face- Lady Gaga
Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Price Tag- Jessie J
Sax - Fleur Eat
Only Girl (In The World)- Rhianna
Valerie- Amy Winehouse
Forget You- Cee Lo Green
I Kissed A Girl- Katy Perry
Don't Feel Like Dancing- Scissor Sisters
I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc
Moves Like Jagger- Maroon 5
You've Got The Love- Florence And The Machine
Rock and Indie
Mr Brightside- The Killers
Sex On Fire- Kings Of Leon
Don’t Stop Believing- Journey
Place Your Hands- Reef
Don’t Stop Me Now- Queen
We Are The Champions- Queen
Living On A Prayer- Bon Jovi
Hard To Handle- Black Crows
Run To Me- Bryan Adams
Summer Of 69- Bryan Adams
Johnny B Goode- Chuck Berry
Sweet Home Alabama- Lynard Skynyrd
All Right Now- Bad Company
Don’t Stop- Fleetwood Mac
Come Up And See Me- Stave Harley
Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick- Ian Dury
Take Me Out- Franz Ferdinand
Let Me Entertain You- Robbie Williams
1990’s
Ride On Time - Black Box
Mama Told Me- Tom Jones/Stereophonics
Sex Bomb- Tom Jones/Stereophonics
Canned Heat- Jamiroquai
Disco 2000- Pulp
9-5- Dolly Parton
Something Got Me Started- Simply Red
Smooth- Santana
Rule The World- Tears For Fears
Give It Away- Red Hot Chilli Peppers
1980’s
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life- Indeep
Don’t You Want Me- Human League
Thriller- Michael Jackson
Billie Jean- Michael Jackson
Material Girl- Madonna
Take On Me- A-Ha
Upside Down- Dianna Ross
You Might Need Somebody- Randy Crawford
Heart Of Glass- Blondie
I’m So Excited- The Pointer Sisters
Fame- Irene Cara
1999- Prince
Somebody Else’s Guy- Jocelyn Brown
Teardrops- Womack and Womack
Lets Dance- Bowie
Rio- Duran Duran
1970’s
Shake Your Body- The Jacksons
I Want You Back- The Jacksons
Boogie Nights- Heatwave
Lady Marmalade- Labelle
That’s The Way I Like It- KC And The Sunshine Band
Get Down Tonight- KC And The Sunshine Band
September- Earth, Wind And Fire
Supersition- Stevie Wonder
I Wish- Stevie Wonder
We Are Family- Sister Sledge
Best Of My Love- Sister Sledge
Everybody Dance- Sister Sledge
Greatest Dancer- Sister Sledge
Good Times- Chic
Carwash- Chic
Disco Inferno- The Trammps
I Will Survive- Gloria Gaynor
1950’s and 1960’s
Use Me Up - Bill Withers
Proud Mary- Tina Turner
Nutbush- Tina Turner
I Feel Good- James Brown
Sex Machine- James Brown
Take Me To The River- Various Artists
Satisfaction- Rolling Stones
Heard It Though The Grapevine- Marvin Gaye
Respect- Aretha Franklin
Natural Women- Aretha Franklin
Think- Aretha Franklin
Love The One Your With- Aretha Franklin
Soul Man- Sam And Dave
Twist And Shout- The Beatles
Mustang Sally- Blues Brothers
Shake Your Tail Feather- Blues Brothers
Midnight Hour- Blues Brothers
Signed Sealed Delivered- Stevie Wonder
Blue Suede Shoes- Elvis
Jail House Rock- Elvis
Excite can perform all of these songs but some may require advance notice as not all are performed regularly and may require rehearsal.
Some songs are not suitable for all functions.
Excite welcome your input in choosing the songs you would like performed at your function but feel the ultimate design of their play list is best left to the experience of the band with your suggestions and preferences taken into consideration.
57 Customer Reviews
Performance quality: | 5 stars |
Sound quality: | 5 stars |
Behaviour: | 5 stars |
Communication: | 5 stars |
Audience engagement: | 5 stars |
Value for money: | 5 stars |

5 stars - Excite are Highly Recommended
Carmen L booked Excite for their Wedding in Essex • June 2022
“The band were amazing! They played for our wedding reception and were the perfect way to kick-start the party after dinner. We loved them, so did our guests and we would definitely request to have them play again at future parties. Cannot recommend highly enough- professional from start to finish, from booking and planning through to playing and clearing out. We had a great time- thank you so much.”

Smashed it, guests were raving!
5 stars - Excite are Highly Recommended
Giles D booked Excite for their Wedding in Northamptonshire
“Live music has been sorely missed this past year or so! So good to have it back, for many this was the first band they'd seen in nearly 2 years! They absolutely delivered for everyone! Despite probably not playing much recently they were slick, fun and got us all dancing! Thank you!”

Everything we could have hoped for!
5 stars - Excite are Highly Recommended
Ben B booked Excite for their Wedding in London
“Excite were absolutely brilliant!! They are amazing musicians and entertainers. Working with them was a really great experience and the band manager Jim was so helpful and friendly. We had countless compliments from guests about how good they were. We opted for the additional saxophonist and it was brilliant. We can't recommend them enough. Thank you Excite.”

What a massive difference a live band makes to any party!
5 stars - Excite are Highly Recommended
Duncan A booked Excite for their event in Kent
“It’s always difficult to book a band that you have not seen before knowing they will be the main focus of your eagerly awaited New Years party and you are desperate to ensure you cover the taste of music of all your guests covering a wide age group. Excite turned up in good time and were very accommodating and did an early hour session of jazz music from four of the band which quickly showed the high quality of the musicians which was very relaxing. The full line-up with two quality singers, male and female, then joined the rest of the band for two energetic sets which included an array of fantastic numbers. Each song was well selected and performed. What a massive difference a live band makes to any party and Excite are a great band representing good valve for money and I don’t give praise lightly. Thanks guys Duncan Andrews”

Even my dad was dancing, this has never happened before!
5 stars - Excite are Highly Recommended
Naomi C booked Excite for their Wedding in Norfolk
“You and your band were absolutely brilliant, I was supposed to be saying goodbye to people but I just danced all night! Everyone was raving about Excite and even my dad was dancing, this has never happened before! Having such a great band really made the event special, finishing it off with a lot of fun. Thank you for making the journey to Norfolk, we wouldn't change a thing! ”
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Price from £2,949 + travel from Kent
Based on 6 members performing 2 x 60 minute sets
- South East From £2,949
- East of England From £3,002
- East Midlands From £3,096
- West Midlands From £3,133
- South West From £3,144
- Wales From £3,611
- North West From £3,656
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Lineup
Default lineup: 6 members
Standard 6 piece band: 2 x female lead vocalists, drums, bass, lead guitar, keyboard
8-10 piece band: as above plus brass players (usually saxophone and trumpet) and extra vocalists (please see booking options).
Full Biography
Please note;
* Excite are a collective of musicians all of equal quality that regulary perform together. Due to availability and session work, a fixed line up cannot always be guaranteed. For more information please speak to an Alive Network booking agent.
* Excite only advertise prices for the South and parts of the Midlands and Wales. However the band will consider work in other parts of the UK. Please call us for more details.
*Excite can no longer play your first dance themselves. However they can play the CD or MP3 through their PA system should you wish.
Since their formation Excite have become synonymous with the highest quality entertainment. They are used to playing with high profile artists appearing live and in the studio as well as on TV and radio. This puts Excite leagues above your usual function band and ensures your event will live long in the minds of your guests.
Excite are one of the most flexible and versatile bands around and are ideal for weddings private and corporate parties large corporate events & awards ceremonies as well as festivals and concerts.
They take a sound engineer as standard to all performances no matter how small but will hire in extra engineers for larger gigs if required as well as larger sound or lighting rigs (see Options and speak to your agent for more information).
Excite also offer an additional full DJ package between sets to keep the party moving but also include CD background music as standard if the DJ is not required.
For lighter jazz or background music during dinner or a drinks reception the band perform as a trio or quartet who can be booked to perform before the main performance starts
Mat Hector - Drummer and Musical Director
With fifteen years of experience in studio and live performance Mat a widely respected musician and tutor has performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues including Wembley. A signed artist for Universal studios in Los Angeles, he has worked for and with members of The Van Morrison Band, The Lighthouse Family, Jimmy Nail and Let Loose. With a wealth of musical knowledge and experience Mat Excite's musical director heads up this fantastic collection of musicians.
Becky Jenner - Vocals
A highly respected lecturer at The Academy Of Contemporary Music one of Europe's top music colleges, Becky is a vastly experienced front-woman and a natural born performer. In the past she has worked along side artists such as The Red Hot Chilli Pepper,s Carleen Anderson (The Brand New Heavies), The James Taylor Quartet Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker) and the massive Japanese star Hitomi Yaida.
Katie Krykant - Vocals
Katie a superlative jazz and soul singer has worked alongside some of the most well-known and respected artists in the business. Katie's session credits include such artists as Elvis Costello, Sharon Shannon and Toby Smith (Jamiroquai) as well as collaborations with musicians including Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Mark Richardson and Ace (Skunk Anansie), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) and Brian May (Queen).
Belle Erskin - Vocals
After three years in the prestigious west end musical "Cats" professional singer and dancer Belle Erskin has become a respected global session vocalist and songwriter. She has worked extensively over Europe and the U.S.A and is proud to have worked alongside some of the world's greatest musicians vocalists composers and producers including Steve Lukathar and Simon Philips of "ToTo" Marc Aramian (Coca Cola The Olympic Games) and Steve McLaughlin (X-men Die Hard License to Kill Lethal Weapon).
Kevin Earl - Keyboards
A respected composer and arranger Kevin is the most experienced member of the Excite team. His qualifications include a degree from The Royal Northern College Of Music and an IRAM from The Royal Academy Of Music in London. His session credits include Sting, Duran Duran, Chris Rea, Phil Collins, Spandau Ballet, Gary Barlow, Cliff Richard and Jimmy Nail, as well as being a member of the resident band on Channel 4's The Tube. TV appearances include Parkinson, Wogan and Top Of The Pops.
Jim Down - Bass guitar
A professional musician since 1991 and owner of a successful London Music Complex, Jim has had numerous TV and radio appearances including Top of The Pops and Wogan. Working for and with Suzi Quatro, Steve Harley, Paul Reeve (Muse), Tony Clarke (Clannad/Moody Blues) and Pete Bellote (Donna Summer).
Andy Warnock - Lead guitar
Andy's sound and musicality makes him one of the most sought after and in demand guitarists on the live session scene. One of the few musicians to perform at the Millennium Dome, past experience includes work with members of the Van Morrison Band, The Edwin Star Band and a residency at the original world famous Marquee club, as well as a stint at Ronnie Scott's.
Sam Mayne - Sax
The 2000 Perrier Award winner for Jazz, Sam's CV reads like a who's who of the current British music scene. Craig David, Lamar, Amy Winehouse, Jamie Cullum, Katie Melua, Will Young, Gareth Gates and Cathy Dennis have all employed Sam's great tone and technique on their recordings. He has also appeared on three live Pop Idol shows, the Pop Idol live DVD, as well as playing regularly with the John Dankworth Big Band for the BBC.
Darren Wiles - Trumpet
After studying at the world renowned Trinity College of Music, Darren has gone on to fill his diary with work for some of the best known recording artists, as well as some of the top west end and TV shows. Recording credits include Gabrielle, Martine McCutchean, Embrace and Cast, while TV and west end show credits include The National Lottery, The Priory, Pop Idol, Annie, Kiss Me Kate and Jerry Springer The Opera.
Trevor Mires - Trombone
Trevor, an amazing and award-winning soloist, makes up the third piece of the stunning Excite Brass Section. He has held the position of Principal Trombonist with the London Schools Symphony Orchestra, and has also been a member of the London Fusion Orchestra. He was awarded a place at the Royal College of Music, where he received both the RCM Brass Prize and the RCM Trombone Soloist Prize in the same year. A regular musician in backing bands on Top of The Pops, he has also worked with artists ranging from Jamie Cullum to Suzi Quatro.
Excite have performed for Corporate clients such as:
The Crown Estate
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Instinct Events Ltd
Phase Forward
Canon UK
KGM Consultants
PPG Awards Dinner
University of East London
Worksop College Ball
Combined Insurance/THA (UK)
Terminal 5 (T5)
Lee Cooper International
St George’s College
Abbey Road Studios/EMI
Corvern Group
Well Pleased Events
Pearson Education
Canterbury City Council
PGI (US)
Dept Health & Social Security
StreetMap
Royal Marsden Campaign Ball
Chordiant Software Int
Pearce Group Ltd
MVM
The Azlan Group
Compass Group
Sharper Solutions
British Airways Concorde Club
Abbey Road Studios
Hampton Court Palace
E.M.I.
Royal Windsor Race Course
Leas Cliff Hall
Claridges Hotel
Hilton Hotels
Royal Society of Arts
Woburn Abbey
Lee Cooper International
Café Royale
I.B.M.
British Airways
National Maritime Museum
HFC Bank
Brocket Hall
Royal Bank of Scotland
Terminal 5
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Corporate Hospitality International Ltd
Oakley Court Hotel
The Lowry Hotel
Harlaxton Manor
Southwark Council
Canon
Lloyds TSB Bank
Figurehead Records
UNICEF
Royal Garden Hotel
Castle Ashby
Pump Rooms (Bath)
Meridian Hotels
Inverlochy Castle
The Winter Gardens — Margate
Brighton Metropole
Great Fosters
CSSC Sports & Leisure
Dickens Inn
Dartmouth House
Radisson SAS
Vauxhall Holiday Park
Paragon Software
Royal Garden Hotel
COMMENTS ABOUT EXCITE:
Fani Tosh from The ICC, Birmingham.
Top band! Thank you! We will be in touch again!
Shani McDonald from The Lees Cliff Hall, Folkstone, Kent.
This was not a run of the mill night and I would like to thank you for making the occasion such a memorable one!
Lynn Poker from The Natural History Museum.
I would like to thank you for your wonderful performance and professionalism throughout the event. I will have no hesitation in recommending you for further events.
Penny & Craig from Harlaxton Manor, Lincs.
Performance was excellent and very high standard all round. The whole process of dealing with the band was a totally pleasant experience!
Krish & Shefali from Claridges, London.
We had to write to tell you how wonderful the band were and how they were complimented by all who attended. All our guests danced from start to finish. Thank you!
Joanna & Simon from Wood Norton Hall, Worcs.
Excite were fantastic. The way they got the guests up from being just 4 or 5 to being a packed dance floor! We are so glad we chose a good band, it made all the difference!
Fred, East Sussex
The band was absolutely outstanding and everyone had a great time & danced their asses off!! You guys did a great job.
EXCITE EXTRA OPTIONS
Brass Section
In keeping with the calibre of musicians in excite, the excite brass section are all top-drawer players. Awesome solos, great dance moves and fantastically tight playing are all hallmarks of this remarkable section.
Individually seen with acts such as Gabrielle, Craig David, Macy Gray, Amy Winehouse and Jamie Cullum, and on TV shows such as The Johnny Vaughn Show, The Big Breakfast, Pop Idol and The National Lottery Live, this ensemble of brass players are exclusive to Excite.
Dinner Jazz
As you would expect from a band of top musicians, musical virtuosity and versatility come as standard. Therefore Excite can offer Dinner Jazz, an unrivalled jazz duo, trio or quartet. Dinner Jazz is not only sophisticated and chic, it also sets a mood and atmosphere that only live jazz can create. Whether for a reception, or during dinner, this choice cannot fail but bring a touch of class to proceedings.
DJ
Every great party needs a great DJ.
In many ways a great DJ is as important as a great band. After all, the band doesn't play for the entire evening. A good DJ should be the anchorman for the event, compering and guiding the evening as well as maintaining the vibe and atmosphere between the bands sets.
In fact, when you think about it, a great DJ is vital.
Not only are the Excite DJ's great, but they also have the advantage of being part of the e2 team, working with the band night after night. This close working relationship offers an unrivaled understanding between band and DJ ensuring a seamless transition between sets.
Along with the Excite DJ comes a stunning, state of the art dance floor lighting rig that will create an atmosphere that even the hardened "I've got two left feet" guest will struggle to resist.
Please note;
* Excite are a collective of musicians all of equal quality that regulary perform together. Due to availability and session work, a fixed line up cannot always be guaranteed. For more information please speak to an Alive Network booking agent.
* Excite only advertise prices for the South and parts of the Midlands and Wales. However the band will consider work in other parts of the UK. Please call us for more details.
*Excite can no longer play your first dance themselves. However they can play the CD or MP3 through their PA system should you wish.
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