Frequently Asked Questions

How much do you charge?
Unfortunately, it is really difficult to give an indication of our charges without knowing a bit more about your event. Various things can affect the cost of hiring a band including the size and location of the venue, the length of time you want us to play and the equipment we will need to bring.

Our priority is to give your guests the best possible experience and to work within your budget wherever possible. So please, contact us now and we will be happy to give you a quotation with no obligation and no hard sell.

How much desposit do I pay to secure a booking?
We require 25% of the full fee at the time of booking. The balance can then be paid by direct transfer of cheque a week before your event or in cash on the night.

What areas do you cover?
We are happy to play almost anywhere in the world! The band is based in London and the South East so our most competitive rates will be for bookings in this region. For venues more than 3 hours traveling time from London, we will charge a fee for the overnight accommodation of 10 people in addition to our performance fee. If your venue is more than 3 hours from London and you are working with a very tight budget, you may prefer to look for a more local band.

Where can I see you play?
Public Showcases
We typically perform at a public showcase twice a year in February and Setember. Contact us for details.

Private Events
We also perform regularly at private functions around the UK (see schedule here). Although we cannot officially invite clients to these events it may be possible for you to get close enough to hear the band, particularly if the event is in a public building such as a hotel or restaurant. Please contact us now for full details of performance dates in your area.

How many members are in the band?
We can offer various band configurations to suit every budget. Please contact us for rates . Additional singers, musicians and a horns section can be added to both bands to suit your budget.

Will the band need a PA or special lighting?
The larger band will supply their own PA suitable for events up to 500 people. We also supply a dedicated lighting rig and technician.

Do you take song requests?
Clients are welcome to request specific songs and we will try to accommodate as many of these as possible.

What type of venues will you play?
The band will perform at a wide variety of venues from pubs & village halls to large country estates, theatres, halls, hotel function rooms. The band will also perform in marquees or outdoors, under cover, if the weather allows it. 

How much space do you need?
Depending on the band size a stage from 4m by 3.5m is adequate for our performance.

How long do you need to set up?
Usually we need at 2-2.5 hours to set up the PA and sound check in advance of the performance. We prefer this to carrying out the sound-check before the arrival of guests where possible.

How long do you normally play for?
The band will perform a total of 2-3 hours of live music, either as 2 sets with a break or 3 shorter sets with 2 breaks.

Will I also need to hire a DJ?
We are happy to play a selection of continuous music that is mixed together before and between our performances. Most clients do not find that they need a DJ in addition to the band.