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Mayura
Acoustic Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Oxford, South East
Based in: Oxford, South East
5.0 (2 reviews)
From: £300
From: £300
Founded by industry professionals Harvey Coates and Tulsi Talbot, Mayura is a multi-genre music collective that provides music for a variety of functions, delivering top-tier performances fit for any occasion.
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Smash Hits of the 80s
Function / Party Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Milton Keynes, South East
Based in: Milton Keynes, South East
5.0 (4 reviews)
From: £1800
From: £1800
Smash Hits of the 80s are the UK's most authentic and energetic 80s band, packing dance floors up and down the country and ensuring you have the time of your life!... (more)
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The Main Offenders
Function / Party Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Brighton, South East
Based in: Brighton, South East
5.0 (4 reviews)
The Main Offenders are an international party band formed in Brighton, England; who take pride in delivering top quality live music entertainment.... (more)
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The Paper Songbirds
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: South East
Based in: South East
The Paper Songbirds are a professional female vocal harmony duo, based in Surrey. ... (more)
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The Fabulous Funky Funks
Cover Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Woking, South East
Based in: Woking, South East
5.0 (11 reviews)
From: £1200
From: £1200
The Fabulous Funky Funks are an experienced 6 piece band that play Soul, Disco and anything Funky! Oozing talent The Funks bring serious groove to any event.
From Stevie Wonder to Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars, to Prince!
Come and Blame it on the Boogie with us!! ... (more)
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2 of Harps
String Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Sandgate, South East
Based in: Sandgate, South East
5.0 (19 reviews)
From: £800
From: £800
Karina and Adel Wilson are an internationally acclaimed award winning harp and vocal duo. ... (more)
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ADAM KNIGHT'S SIXTIES ROADSHOW
Function / Party Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Sevenoaks, South East
Based in: Sevenoaks, South East
5.0 (6 reviews)
From: £1300
From: £1300
Join THE SIXTIES ROAD SHOW and let them take you back in time, as they pay tribute to some of the most iconic British and American artistes of the swinging sixties!... (more)
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The Marmots
Pop Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Brighton, South East
Based in: Brighton, South East
5.0 (5 reviews)
From: £1000
From: £1000
We are a 5 piece band from the South East who specialise in pop and rock classics from the 80s and 90s, perfect for any event.
Our 5-piece band includes drums, keyboard, guitar, bass, and vocals with backing vocals.
Need more? Add some horns and/or percussion! Want a... (more)
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Paula & Stuart Tindall (Vocal & Guitar Duo)
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Banbury, South East
Based in: Banbury, South East
5.0 (5 reviews)
From: £300
From: £300
Experienced Guitar & Vocal Duo with strong vocals & expert Classical/Jazz/Ragtime guitar skills. 30 years experience of playing at Folk Clubs, Festivals, Bar/restaurants & recently with Carnival Cruise Lines. Featured on Bob Harris's Sky Arts prog playing to 10k+ people... (more)
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Dulcie May & Stephen Bridgland Jazz Duo
Duo
Available in Reading
Based in: Ramsgate, South East
Based in: Ramsgate, South East
5.0 (1 review)
We specialise in creating an intimate atmosphere, taking the audience on a musical journey to the heart of each song with our soulful interpretations. Think Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass meet Julie London and pick up some Jobim along the way.
Latin Jazz Fusion. ... (more)
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The Finishing Touch String Quartet
String Quartet
Available in Reading
Based in: South East
Based in: South East
From: £450
The Finishing Touch have played together for over twenty years and are a professional string quartet that perform in a variety of styles, from Vivaldi’s 'Four Seasons' to ballads such as 'Michelle' and 'Yesterday', as well as the latest popular hits.... (more)
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MIN.YVONNE
Christian Rock Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Aldershot, South East
Based in: Aldershot, South East
5.0 (6 reviews)
From: £15000
From: £15000
Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah, known professionally as Minister Yvonne, is a supremely talented UK- based Ghanaian Gospel musician, songwriter, vocalist, and worship leader, who is rocking our gospel screens in several homes and churches around the world with spirit-engulfed ... (more)
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Flash Mob Jazz
Jazz Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Brighton, South East
Based in: Brighton, South East
5.0 (5 reviews)
From: £2200
From: £2200
Britain's Flash Mob Jazz make a lively, modern version of old-school swing, jump blues, and harmonized vocal pop. Formed in 2012 and based in Brighton. The band have a large YouTube following and have enjoyed events in Mexico, Dubai, France and Switzerland.... (more)
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High on Heels All Female Live Band
Cover Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Little London, South East
Based in: Little London, South East
5.0 (4 reviews)
1 booking
Powerhouse live music performances from a collective of incredible, all-female artists.
Packages can include DJj, percussion, vocals, electric violin and a full horn section, bringing raw musical talent and a unique touch of glamour and sass to every event.
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Jack Fitzgerald
Big Band / Orchestra
Available in Reading
Based in: Canterbury, South East
Based in: Canterbury, South East
5.0 (2 reviews)
From: £180
From: £180
Guitarist with the RAF, have perfromed at the RAH, Buckingham Palace (3X) and the RNCM.
Specialising in jazz/big band repertoire I am completely comfortable with reading in all clefs, chord symbols/lead sheets and with improvising. I can also sight read bass guitar.... (more)
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The Right Hook
Wedding Band
Available in Reading
Based in: Guildford, South East
Based in: Guildford, South East
5.0 (6 reviews)
From: £1080
From: £1080
High quality corporate, party and wedding band based in London. High energy and gauranteed to deliver a great night of live entertainment.... (more)
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As the sun set on another warm spring day, the village of Dufton came alive with the sweet sounds of American blues performed by the phenomenal Ma Bessie’s Prohibition Party. The hall was full of an enthusiastic audience some of which came from Murton where the band previously performed with Highlights a few years ago. Extra seating was needed meaning the hall was at its full capacity but Ma Bessie (aka Julia Titus) ensured everyone felt included and able to see her engaging facial expressions and rhythmic movement timed perfectly with the music.
The show began with smooth tunes such as: Nina Simone’s ‘I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free’ and ‘Summertime’ – the perfect soulful tune with relation to the recent weather. Interspersed amongst traditional blues there were some well known Gospel songs, and to mark the change of genre Julia wore an original 1920s gospel style hat. This really brought the passion behind the music right into the audience’s eyes and ears ...as the sequins
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You absolutely smashed it yesterday thank you!! It was all perfect!
Just rewatched the Ben platt song. Honestly, it was incredible ❤️
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We hired Coral and Sam for my sisters festival themed hen do in July 2021 and they were amazing! They were very accommodating with our (two) change of dates and they were excellent in terms of communication - always very quick to reply to my many questions.
In terms of the music - wow wow wow! They catered to our taste perfectly, they were interactive with the 'crowd' and are both so very talented. We all had an amazing time and I would thoroughly recommend them for your celebration.
Thank you Coral and Sam! ????????
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