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Encore

From £3,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £3,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

Looking for a band to keep your guests dancing all night long? Encore continually wow audiences at events around the world.

With various line-ups up to 11-piece featuring male & female vocals and saxophone and many add-on options, Encore can adapt to make your event unique. Whatever the line-up they pack a huge punch to rival any DJ, band or celebrity act. 

All band members have worked professionally in the music business for a number of years. They all have songwriting credits, have toured with big industry names and are currently highly involved in the London session scene. They have a huge range of professional live performance experience including many corporate gigs, weddings, festivals, younger and older crowd occasions as well as professional music events.

Their standard line-up is a 5 piece featuring both male and female vocals, guitar, drums & tracks, saxophone for a full sound. They go up to a 11-piece but other popular line-ups include their 7- and 9-Piece setup which both have bass and keys included (instead of tracks), and additional male vocals & percussion for the 9-piece. 

Aside from their various line-ups, they offer daytime add-ons including ceremony music, acoustic jazz duo for reception and even a roaming band. Encore even offer a fully manned DJ service add-on all evening, wholly tailored to your requests; or an Ibiza Style DJ Live featuring saxophone and percussion. Enquire for quotes for these add-ons.

Included in their standard fee?

  • 2 x 60 minutes of live music with backing music between and after the sets (until midnight)
  • Top-end industry standard equipment
  • Public Liability insurance and all equipment is PAT tested - a venue's dream!
  • If they don’t already play your favourite song, they will learn your first dance or favourite song.

What kind of music can you expect to hear from them? They play funk, soul, pop and party songs spanning the last 5 decades, including current chart hits, guaranteed to get everyone dancing all night!

If you’re looking for that perfect mix between stunning live music and a DJ with non-stop hits, come and join the Encore party! Enquire now!

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Set list

Rolling In The Deep
Tears Dry On Their Own
Valerie
Let’s Stay Together
I Need A Dollar
Respect
Think
Into you
Pompeii
Stand By Me
Crazy In Love
Déjà vu
Single Ladies
Born To Run
Billionaire
Lazy Song
Just The Way You Are
Treasure
Uptown Funk
When I was Your Man
Young Hearts Run Free
Finally
Forget You
Ain’t Nobody
Lady Marmalade
Rather Be
Get Lucky
I’m coming Out
Mercy
September
Sing
Wonderful Tonight
American Boy
Play That Sax
New York New York
Mack The Knife
Beggin’
Can’t Take My Eyes Of Off You
ABC
I Want You Back
I’m Yours
I Feel Good
All Of Me
Don’t Stop Believing
Cry Me A River
Mirrors
Senorita
Timber
Sex On Fire
Never Too Much
Holiday
Rude
She Will Be Loved
This Love
Moves Like Jagger
Let’s Get It On
What’s Going On
All About you
All about that bass
PYT
Blame It On The Boogie
Leave Me Alone
Love Never Felt So Good
Man in the mirror
Rock With You
The Way You Make Me Feel
Wonderwall
Dance With Me Tonight
What Makes You Beautiful
Little Things
Counting Stars
Happy
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Don’t Stop Me Now
Ignition Remix
Angels
She’s The One
You’ve Got A Friend In Me
Blurred Lines
Money On My Mind
Beautiful Girls
Signed Sealed Delivered
Superstition
Dynamite
Eight Days A Week
Hey Jude
Let It Be
Twist and Shout
Best of my love
You Found Me
Mr Brightside
How Will I Know
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
The 4 chord medley
8 bar blues
Lush Life

Reviews (18)

I just wanted to drop a note to say how brilliant Encore were at organising all the music, entertainment and production at our wedding. We had a jazz duo play over cocktail hour, live music over dinner, dance band after dinner and DJ with live musicians! We also had all sound, lighting, staging and dancefloor organised by Encore - they were super professional throughout and took care of everything we asked for. Their musicians are first class and our guests all commented that they were the best they have ever seen performing at a wedding in London! Having one supplier and one contact for all these areas of the wedding was so much better than having a supplier for each - can’t recommend highly enough!! Thank you guys!!!

Wedding
11th January 2020

Encore is a truly talented band that will light up your event. They are also very responsive and easy to work with from the start. I would highly recommend them!

13th December 2019

We had the most fantastic day! We had Encore perform at my birthday party. They were wonderful. I want to book them again for my wedding!

Birthday Party
22nd September 2019

Encore took care of our wedding last year and the band was fantastic - we can’t thank them enough and would recommend it to everyone!!!! Best wedding band!

Wedding
24th August 2019

This highly professional team managed the whole booking process for us and provided a killer 8-piece party band!! All our guests loved the band. We also had a string quartet for the ceremony and cocktail reception which set the tone perfectly. Can’t recommend enough!

Wedding Band
28th June 2019

The band was just amazing from start to finish, I cannot express our gratitude for making our day so special and even throwing in some surprises learning a few of our favourite songs. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

Jade & Andrew, Wedding
15th June 2019

They stole the show! We hired this band for our wedding party and they were incredible! Talented musicians who know how to throw a great party! Recommend without hesitation and it’s hard to find a reliable band that delivers so well in London.

18th May 2019

Wow - where do I start! A totally seamless, amazing experience. The team were so professional and clearly know their stuff. I was worrying about planning my agency corporate event, but these guys took all the stress away and when it came to the event itself, it surpassed all our expectations. Amazing song after amazing song meant that the whole agency were dancing all night - I can't wait to work with Encore again!!

Corporate Event
6th April 2018

The band were amazing. Everybody loved their choice of music, the sound, professionalism and the quality of the performance together with lighting.
I would definitely use them again.

Elizabeth Overton - East Molesey Cricket Club
7th October 2017

I just want to say how amazing the bands were and that I truly can’t say thank you enough! Brilliant night and selection of music! Thank you once again – what a band! Would definitely recommend them to anyone!

Richard
31st December 2016

Just a note to say thanks for all your hard work and support on our Christmas Party. Everyone has provided incredibly positive feedback and I know we won’t be looking far for next year’s entertainment!

Jordan
17th December 2016

You guys were amazing! You played a huge part in making our wedding day fantastic! All night people were telling us how fantastic you were and what a good choice we had made! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to friends and family.
Thank you also for all your support pre-wedding with the planning and thanks for your patience!

Becca & Huw
25th November 2016

Talented, charismatic and terrific but to top it off you guys couldn’t have been friendlier to all our guests – what more could a girl wish for to make her feel special on her birthday.

Charlotte
24th September 2016

The guys did the whole night for us – acoustic sets, party band and just as you thought it couldn’t get any better the DJing with live guitar and singing made everyone feel amazing – I would recommend this band to the hills!

Hannah & Simon,
27th August 2016

We weren’t sure what we wanted music-wise – we left the whole night under Natalie’s supervision – and my goodness did she deliver – all the band were great – especially playing the old 70s numbers with a modern twist – got my daughters and my mother up dancing together – a night we will never forget – they are already booked in to do our next family event!

Suzy & Ray
6th August 2016

We’ve used many signed, well-known bands before for company events and I would say Encore – still love the name – match up with any in terms of talent and crowd reaction, a big thumbs up.

Jack
25th June 2016

Loved every song the guys did – and, being a guitarist, was especially impressed and inspired by Vic’s performance – so much so that from that night, I’ve hired him for weekly guitar lessons! The band all round are seriously talented musicians and for sure we’ll look to use them again at any excuse.

Davis
21st May 2016

Thank you to you and the rest of the band for such a fantastic set of music on Saturday. You guys are absolutely fantastic and we totally loved it!!!! As did all of our guests. So many people were asking how we found you and if they could have your contact details - Thank you so much!

Lauren & Mitch
2nd January 2015

FAQs

How far in advance should we book?

As soon as you know your date, really. Popular dates (weekends, especially in summer) can book up 12+ months ahead, but we've also pulled off cracking gigs with just a few weeks' notice if we're free. The earlier you lock it in, the more choice you'll have.

How much do you charge?

You can use the instant quote button on this page to get a price straight away — your fee will appear on screen, and you'll also get a follow-up email confirming it. If we're available and you're happy with the price, get back in touch with the Hireaband team to secure the date. It's very much first come, first served, so if we're available, don't hesitate.

What's your payment and cancellation policy?

Hireaband will ask for a reservation fee to secure your date, with the remaining balance due before the event (your booking confirmation will have exact dates and amounts). If you need to cancel or postpone, get in touch as early as possible — the closer to the date, the harder it is for Hireaband to fill the slot, so the cancellation terms reflect that. Full details are in your booking agreement, but the Hireaband team are always happy to talk through the specifics.

What if any timings change after booking you?

No problem at all. We know that timings and details aren't always set in stone at the booking stage, and plans have a habit of evolving as your big day gets closer. We're happy to be flexible around changes to your schedule, and if you decide further down the line that you'd like to add on any extra services, just get in touch with the Hireaband team and they'll sort it out for you.

What should we expect if we've never booked a live band before?

Totally understandable if this all feels a bit new! Booking a band is a big part of your day, so we're here to make it as straightforward as possible. We've performed at countless weddings and events, and the Hireaband team will guide you through every step, from your initial enquiry right through to the big day itself. If you're ever unsure about anything, just ask — that's what we're here for.

Can we see you perform live before booking?

We don't always have public gigs to invite you to (weddings tend to be private!), but we're always happy to jump on a call and talk you through what to expect. A public performance will often be posted on this page too, so it's worth checking back — and if we do have one coming up, we'll gladly send details your way.

How much contact will we have with the band before the wedding?

Hireaband will put you in direct touch with us around 3 months before your date, so you can go through all the finer details together — song choices, timings, any special requests and so on. In the meantime, the Hireaband team are always on hand to answer any questions you have, so you're never left waiting.

How many songs will the band learn especially for me?

We're happy to learn your first dance or a special request. Other songs depend on the time frame given and what the songs are. We're always keen to learn new things, so do let us know and we'll try to accommodate as best we can for you.

Can we choose our own setlist?

Yes, within reason. We have a core set of crowd-pleasers that we know works brilliantly, and we're experts at reading a room and picking the right songs on the night to keep everyone dancing. We're also always happy to tweak the setlist based on your taste — send us a few "must plays" and a few "please avoids" and we'll build the night around them. Just bear in mind that learning brand new songs from scratch (aside from your first dance) depends on notice — see above!

Will you be able to do my first dance?

Given enough notice, yes. It takes a while for us to rehearse a song to the high standards that we set ourselves. If you can give us at least 8 weeks' notice, that should be fine. The song also has to be suitable for a band. If we can't do it justice, then we can put it on an iPod and go seamlessly into our set at the end of it.

How much space does the band need?

This will vary depending on the size of the band and the setup on the night, but we've performed at a huge variety of venues and can comfortably fit into most spaces that have hosted a live band before. If your venue has anything a little unusual about it, we can usually find a way to make it work, so just get in touch if you're not sure and we'll be happy to advise.

What line-up options do you offer?

Our standard line-up is a 5-piece with male and female vocals, guitar, drums and saxophone, and we scale all the way up to an 11-piece. Popular options in between include a 7- and 9-piece with bass and keys instead of tracks, and additional male vocals and percussion on the 9-piece - so you can pick the size that suits your venue and budget.

How experienced are your musicians?

Every member of our band is a professional musician with years in the music business - we hold songwriting credits, have toured with major industry names, and are currently active in the London session scene. That professional pedigree comes through in a huge repertoire of nearly 100 songs and a set built to work for weddings, corporate events and festivals alike.

Do you offer daytime music or additional DJ options?

Yes - we offer a range of daytime add-ons including ceremony music, an acoustic jazz duo for your reception, and even a roaming band. In the evening we can add a fully manned DJ service tailored to your requests, or an Ibiza-style DJ set with live saxophone and percussion, so your whole day's entertainment can be covered by one act.

How long do you take to set up?

We ask for around an hour to set up and check everything is working, but if it needs to be shorter, just let us know and we'll always accommodate as best we can.

How far will you travel?

We regularly perform all over the country, so distance really is no object, but we will require an additional fee for travel and may need bed and breakfast arranged for us. Any price you receive already includes travel costs, so there won't be any surprise extras on top.

Will we need to feed you?

It depends on timings, but generally some hot food would be hugely appreciated. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Normally a catering company will provide a 'crew meal' as part of their package, or we're happy to have evening food that's already available.

What do you wear?

We tend to be 'smart casual' as in our pictures and video. However, we can be smarter or more casual depending on your event and requirements.

How long do you perform for?

As standard, we provide 2 x 1hr or 3 x 40 minute sets as required on the night, up until midnight. We can play past midnight, but it can incur an additional fee. We are flexible though and will always try to accommodate your requirements. We can also add an additional 1hr set for a small fee!

Do you take breaks, and what happens to the music then?

Yes, we'll take short breaks between sets to grab a drink and catch our breath! During these breaks we'll have background music playing through our own PA system, so there's never a dead moment on the dancefloor. Just let us know if you have a particular playlist or Spotify account you'd like us to use.

Will the band provide a DJ service?

Yes, as standard we provide a playlist DJ service whenever we're not performing — so between sets and after our last set, right up until midnight (or your curfew if earlier). These are tried-and-tested playlists that we've refined over countless events, but you're also welcome to send us your own playlist to play instead. If you'd like a bit more than that, we offer an upgrade to a manned DJ service, where a band member stays on hand throughout to look after the music and take requests on the night.

Can you arrive earlier and finish later?

Our standard on-site time runs from 6pm to midnight, but we're happy to be flexible around your schedule. Whether you need us there earlier for an afternoon slot or performing later into the night, just let us know your requirements and we'll do our best to accommodate — additional fees may apply for extended hours.

Do you offer any optional extras?

Yes! On top of our standard package, we can offer a range of optional extras for an additional fee — things like extra performance sets, a manned DJ service, acoustic sets for your ceremony or drinks reception, and more. Just let us know what you have in mind and we'll see what we can put together for your day.

Do you provide all your own equipment?

Yes, all we need is a clear area in which to set up and a power supply.

Are you insured and PAT tested?

Yes to both. We carry full public liability insurance, and all our equipment is PAT tested annually. Hireaband will send your venue any certification that's required.

Can you work with sound limiters?

Yes. We don't 'love' them, but we absolutely can work within them.

What happens if one of the band is ill on the day of my event?

We have a network of fellow musicians that we can call on to stand in on the rare occasion one of the band is ill. On top of that, Hireaband is the UK's biggest entertainment agency and has access to dozens of wedding bands in your area even at the very last minute. However, we've never missed a gig yet.

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