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High-Energy Wedding & Party Band for Hire in Essex, London & the South East

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PRICE: from £2500 (5x Piece plus sound engineer included) up to 8x piece £4000. Special rates available on certain dates. £POA | compare prices


Biography - About us

This exciting live wedding and party band is a true Essence Music success story. We first discovered the band when two of the members were still at school, performing as part of their school jazz ensemble at PTA functions and formal school events where we were supplying other entertainment. Even at such a young age, it was instantly clear that this was an exceptionally talented group of musicians. Performing alongside their music teachers, they provided stylish ambient jazz and live background music for pre-dinner drinks, and their professionalism, musicality and polished sound were far beyond their years.

What stood out just as much as their talent was their attitude – polite, humble, well-presented and completely focused on delivering outstanding live music. Fast forward a few years and it came as no surprise when they approached Essence Music to help take their band to the next level. Their shared passion for performing had only grown stronger and their love for wedding entertainment, party music and live events is now matched by experience, confidence and a seriously impressive repertoire.

Today, this is a high-impact wedding and function band specialising in party favourites, soul, Motown, funk, disco and groovy dancefloor classics, all performed with the authentic feel of the original songs. From elegant wedding receptions and evening parties to packed corporate events and private celebrations, they bring infectious energy, tight musicianship and a guaranteed full dance floor.

REMEMBER THIS BAND CAN ALSO BE BOOKED PURELY AS A SMALLER JAZZ BAND - WHY NOT BOOK THEM FOR YOUR DRINKS RECEPTION AND YOUR EVENING PARTY. 

What we do and FAQ's

How long does it take you to set up?
About an hour and a half

How much performance space do you need?
Width: 4m x Depth:3m

Are you happy to perform outside?
Yes, weather permitting and under cover

Can you learn requests or a first dance?
Yes with at least a months notice.

How long do you play for?
Usually 3 sets of 40 minutes or 2 sets of an hour.

Do you provide your own lighting?
We provide everything including effects lighting for the dance floor and lights to illuminate us.

What do you do during your break(s)
We can leave a party mix running or can work closely with Essence Music (sharing the sound system, saving you £££)

My venue has a sound limiter – is that a problem?
We're very careful about volume, we know people like to be able to talk as well as dance so can work around these.

Where are you based?
Essex based covering Suffolk, London, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Kent & UK

Repertoire - the music/songs we play

Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
Always there – Incognito
American Boy – Estelle
Blame It on the Boogie – Jackson 5
Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – Frankie Valli
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
Crazy in Love – Beyoncé
Cry to me - Marc Broussard
Dancing in the Street – Martha and the Vandellas
Dancing Queen – ABBA
 

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Testimonials and reviews

I've been watching this bands progress since two of the band members were STILL AT SCHOOL. We (Essence Music) were often booked to provide the evening discos for their school's PTA fundraisers so the band would perform a jazz set and a few uptempo songs as guests arrived for the drinks reception. We were always incredibly impressed with how talented they were (not to mention how young and polite) so we really were not suprised when they approached us for our help to see if we could take them to the next level. We love their enthusiam as they live for this band and we'd love to watch them grow and succeed in their passion for music.  Whether you book them as their jazz band or party band - you will be amazed at the level of musicianship.
Tim Thorogood, Owner of Essence Music 

"Harry sorted out the band at our wedding and wow... They were brilliant! Our guests named them as a real highlight of the day and we couldn't have asked for a better service from them!  The band were slick and judged what we needed perfectly!"
Toby, Wedding, Essex

"I booked Harry & his band to play jazz during our wedding reception drinks. From our very first communications they were professional and easy to work with. They made suggestions that helped to bring my vision to life, and I felt confident that they were the right choice for our special day."
Wedding, Essex

"On the day, they were self-sufficient and professional. Their music provided a brilliant ambience and a certain class to our reception drinks and it really elevated the day! They are incredibly skilled musicians who understood the brief completely! Thank you!"
Maria, Wedding, Chelmsford, Essex

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