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Forget getting a DJ Get this Band!

5 stars - The Low Down are Highly Recommended
booked The Low Down for their wedding in Leicestershire

“To have a band playing our first dance was really special. Beyond that the Low Down drove the party for us, it worked really well having a couple of sets with a break in between, gave a nice pause for people to get a drink and have a chat. The Low Down were a very talented band, didn't miss a beat and played a really inclusive range of music. We a lot of great feedback from guests. Big tha...” Read more


The dukes were absolutely brilliant

5 stars - The Dukes are Highly Recommended
booked The Dukes for their wedding in Essex

“We had The Dukes for our wedding day. Could not ask for better entertainment! They read the crowd perfectly and played the an array of music that kept everyone up and dancing all night. Thank you so much for helping to make our day so fab.”


Blown away, a Truly Great Band!!

5 stars - Live Forever are Highly Recommended
booked Live Forever for their party in Essex

“Professional from start to finish. An amazing band who truly made the party, not just a party but a great success. Everyone who came along commented at just how good the band was. I don't think there is another band that has a such an extensive repertoire. Thank you so much for a brilliant night!”


Boom Town were great!

5 stars - Boom Town are Highly Recommended
booked Boom Town for their event in West Sussex

“Boom Town were great, our clients loved their performance. In terms of set up they were seamless, quick and very professional. They had a great range of music and a really fun friendly group of people. ”


If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

5 stars - The Royale are Highly Recommended
booked The Royale for their wedding in Cheshire

“Oh my god where do I start? We had The Royale play for our wedding beginning of October 2021 and they were absolutely amazing! From first communication they were great, had a conversation with them to discuss what kind of music we enjoyed and would want them to play etc. They played 3x 40 minute sets on the night and in between we had DJ sets which were organised by the band. Every song both live ...” Read more


Exceptional band - brilliant performers

5 stars - One Wild Night are Highly Recommended
booked One Wild Night for their wedding in Kent

“This band was absolutely wonderful from their first song to their last. They had wonderful presence and the female voice was incredible. They asked if we had any favourite songs so I copied their track list and highlighted some favourites, that meant every single song they played we loved. They kept everyone on their feet and took us right up until the last minute with everyone jumping and singing...” Read more


Cannot recommend Hipster highly enough!

5 stars - Hipster are Highly Recommended
booked Hipster for their wedding in Gloucestershire

“Hipster (plus brass) played our wedding for around 120 people, and my wife and I could not recommend them more highly. Multiple guests have said they were the best band they've ever seen at a wedding, and the dancefloor was never less than two thirds full! They were super-accommodating (including allowing our guests to dance during their soundchecks, and playing additional length songs), friend...” Read more


The standard of their performance was outstanding

5 stars - Evelyn and The Vipers are Highly Recommended
booked Evelyn and The Vipers for their event in Dorset

“I booked Evelyn & the Vipers for a Year 12 weekend social event and was very impressed in every respect. Communication prior to the event was timely, the band turned up in plenty of time and conducted themselves in a thoroughly professional and reliable manner throughout the event. The standard of their performance was outstanding and they really understood their audience, planning and adaptin...” Read more


Still talking about it weeks later.

5 stars - The Perpetual Groove Machine are Highly Recommended
booked The Perpetual Groove Machine for their wedding

“The Perpetual Groove Machine were absolutely brilliant; from the moment we emailed about an enquiry they were so helpful. Amazing 7-piece band playing great songs to get you dancing. Our wedding guests thought they were brilliant and are still talking about it weeks later. I would 100% recommend to anyone.”


Thank you Season!

5 stars - Season are Highly Recommended
booked Season for their wedding in London

“Season were brilliant, they learned our first dance song for us and then had everyone up and dancing after, through the night. Talented musicians and friendly people to work with before and during the event. We loved their repertoire and they made it easy for us to pick the set list we wanted. Would definitely recommend.”

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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