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Starlight

From £1,700

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £1,700

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

Starlight are a five piece powerhouse of a party band. Their ability to play almost every genre of music from any era is almost unparalleled in the wedding and party band world. 

Their lead singer Lily is one of the most talented and engaging performers around and is as happy singing a lounge classic as a rock anthem. 

Starlight pride themselves on making sure that your wedding or event is exactly how you want it to be and will tailor their performance to what you and your guests want on the night. 

The musicians in Starlight have performed all around the world and gained a wealth of experience, not just musically, but in the ability to entertain at any occasion. 

If you don't quite have the space or budget for the 5 piece, they do offer reduced line-ups including 4 piece without keys or a more acoustic duo with female vocals and guitar/male vocals/stomp box. Just ask about this in the comments section of your enquiry.

If you want the very best for your Wedding or Party then you cant go wrong with Starlight.... 

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Set list

Starlight are unique in that there are very few songs that they cannot play!! So if the song(s) you want are not in the list below, then do ask and the chances are that they will be able to play them for you. The songs on this list change all the time as well... 

50s &60s

 

Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley

Ain’t No Mountain - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

Diamonds Are Forever - Shirley Bassey

Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

I Feel Good - James Brown

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Ain’t no Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel

Blame it on The Boogie - Jackson Five

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Build me up buttercup - The Foundations

Dancing in The Streets - Martha and The Vandellas

Hard Day's Night - Beatles

Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

Hey Jude - Beatles

I Feel Good - James Brown

I'm A Believer - The Monkees

In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Picket

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry

Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield

Rescue Me - Fontella Bass

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Satisfaction - Rolling Stones

Saw Her Standing There – Beatles

Shake a Tailfeather - Ray Charles & The Blues Brothers

Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel

Think - Aretha Franklin

Twist and Shout - The Beatles

You Really Got Me - The Kinks

 

70s

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Kahn

September - Earth, Wind & Fire

Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind and Fire

Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn

Le Freak - Chic

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross

We Are Family - Sister Sledge

Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5

I will survive - Gloria Gaynor

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Lady Marmalade - Patti LaBelle

Son Of A Preacher Man - Aretha Franklin

Ain’t no Sunshine - Bill Withers

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Go your own way - Fleetwood Mac

Heroes - David Bowie

Rebel Rebel - David Bowie

One Way Or Another - Blondie

Jammin’ - Bob Marley & The Wailers

Ain’t no Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel

Blame it on The Boogie - Jackson Five

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Build me up buttercup - The Foundations

Dancing in The Streets - Martha and The Vandellas

Hard Day's Night - Beatles

Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

Hey Jude - Beatles

I Feel Good - James Brown

I'm A Believer - The Monkees

In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Picket

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry

Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield

Rescue Me - Fontella Bass

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Satisfaction - Rolling Stones

Saw Her Standing There – Beatles

Shake a Tailfeather - Ray Charles & The Blues Brothers

Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel

Think - Aretha Franklin

Twist and Shout - The Beatles

You Really Got Me - The Kinks

Alright Now - Free

Take it Easy - The Eagles

 

80s

Celebration - Kool & The Gang

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

P.Y.T - Michael Jackson

All Night Long - Lionel Richie

Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley & The Wailers

I Just Don’t Wanna Be Lonely - Freddie McGregor

Little Bitty Pretty One - Thurston Harris

With Or Without You - U2

I Love Rock N Roll - Joan Lett

Don’t Stop Believing - Journey

Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan 

All Night Long - Lionel Richie

≈Beat It - Micheal Jackson

Best of My Love - The Emotions

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Carwash - Rose Royce

Crazy Little Thing Called Love –Queen

Don't stop me now – Queen

Don't stop believing - Journey

Everybody - The Blues Brothers

Gimme Some Lovin - The Blues Brothers

Hold on I'm coming - Sam and Dave 

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Jail House Rock - The Blues Borhters

Kiss – Prince

Lady Marmalade - Patti Labelle 

Le Freak - Chic

Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers

Love Shack - The B52's

Moondance - Van Morrison

Mustang Sally - The Commitments

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Rappers Delight – Sugarhill Gang

Sex Machine - James Brown

Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Soul Man - Sam and Dave

Street Life - Randy Crawford

Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Sweet child of mine - Guns and Roses

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Upside Down - Diana Ross

Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and The Waves

 

    

 90s

...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears

Don’t Let Go - En Vogue

Say My Name - Destiny’s Child

No Scrubs - TLC

Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera

Spice Up Your Life - Spice Girls

Stop - Spice Girls

Wannabe - Spice Girls

Who Do You Think You Are? - Spice Girls

Man! I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain

Believe - Cher

Brimful Of Asha (The Norman Cook Remix) - Cornershop

Shiny Happy People - R.E.M

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

I’ll Be There For You (Friends Theme) - The Rembrandts

I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston

Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney

(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams

The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air - The Fresh Prince

No Diggity - Blackstreet

This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan

American Woman - Lenny Kravitz

Nothing Else Matters - Metallica

You Oughta Know - Alanis Morrisette

Simply the best - Tina Turner

Wonderwall - Oasis

Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis

Angels - Robbie Williams

Chasing cars - Snow Patrol

Drops of Jupiter- Train

Easy - Lionel Richie

every bodys changing - Keane

every breathe take - Police

Hand bags and the glad rags - Rod Sewart

Hero - Enrique Iglesias

Lets stay together - Al Green

Make you feel my love - Adelle

 

 

00s

1 Thing - Amerie

American Boy - Estelle

Crazy In Love - Beyoncé

Déjà Vu - Beyoncé

Work It Out - Beyoncé

Breathe - Blu Cantrell

Leave (Get Out) - JoJo

Lose My Breath - Destiny’s Child

Pure Shores - All Saints

Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary

Hey Ya! - Outkast

Ignition - R. Kelly

Senorita - Justin Timberlake

I’m Outta Love - Anastacia

Love Machine - Girls Aloud

Red Alert - Basement Jaxx

Move Your Feet - Junior Senior

I Gotta feeling - The Black Eyed Peas

Pencil Full Of Lead - Paolo Nutini

This Love - Maroon 5

Hometown Glory - Adele

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

Rolling In The Deep - Adele

Black & Gold - Sam Sparrow

Fighter - Christina Aguilera

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Another Way To Die - Jack White/Alicia Keys

I Believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness

Rockstar - Nickelback

Human - The Killers

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Sex On Fire - Kings of Lion

Feeling Good - Muse

 

10’s

24k Magic - Bruno Mars

Runaway baby - Bruno Mars

Uptown funk - Bruno Mars

Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake

Price tag - Jessie J

Firework - Katy Perry

Only girl in the world - Rihanna

Get Lucky - Pharrell Williams

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Can’t stop the feeling - Olly Murs

Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5

Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon

Titanium - David Guetta ft. Sia

Stay - Rihanna

One And Only - Adele

Skyfall - Adele

You Know My Name - Chris Cornell

Human - Rag N’ Bone Man

Love On Top - Beyonce

Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

Sorry - Justin Bieber

Closer - The Chainsmokers

Too Close - Alex Clare

Waiting All Night - Rudimental

We Found Love - Rihanna

All Of The Lights - Kanye West

Stronger - Kanye West

Who Knows - Protoje

New Rules - Dua Lipa

One Kiss - Dua Lipa

God Is A Woman - Arianna Grande

Reviews (13)

Starlight were absolutely fantastic and the highlight of the party!

Hi Lily 😘 I’m so sorry it has taken me this long to message you. We have just arrived home from our holiday.
I just wanted to thank you for being at our wedding. You were absolutely amazing and are such a talent. Everyone commented on how amazing your voice is!
Honestly thank you!! Xx

The band absolutely blew us away. They performed at our wedding and they were absolutely incredible! We had so many compliments from both guests and other suppliers about them. Their set list is so varied and there was something for everyone. The dance floor was full and no one wanted them to stop. We are so pleased we found them as I don't think our wedding reception would have been the same without them. They were also such lovely people and so helpful in the lead up to the wedding. Absolutely outstanding and would recommend to everyone!

Starlight played for our wedding and were absolutely brilliant! Lily and the rest of the band were accommodating from start to finish and not only learned our first dance song (and then switched when we had a last minute change of heart!) but also learned a song especially for my father in law and let him join them on the keyboard (twice!). The music was spot on and had everybody dancing all night long with a great set list. Wish I could give them an even higher rating!

This band were energetic, friendly, talented, professional and all over fantastic addition to my 30th birthday event. I’m so glad I chose them, they really elevated the event with all the guests loving their songs, dancing all night and they couldn’t have got the mood more perfect for the party! I honestly cant recommend them enough and I had so many guests raving about them during and after the event, I would absolutely book them again without hesitation.

Exceptional from start to finish! Great mix of music that guests of all ages loved! The dance floor was never empty at any point! Also lovely people that interacted with the guests to and helped make the perfect day for us! Thanks guys

Thank you so much for playing at my husband's 40th! You were incredible! We all had such a great time and you are genuinely lovely people too!

Well what can we say, booking them was a decision I’ll never regret! We were actually very fussy in picking our wedding band so we looked through the internet and our search was a rather large radius. As soon as we listened to this band we knew they were what we were looking for! Alternative, high energy and brilliant repertoire. They filled the dance floor and I was actually rolling around on the floor by the end of the night. They made a special effort to learn our first dance which was utterly FANTASTIC!!!
If you are thinking of booking them DO IT. Perfect band to have a brilliant evening of dancing and good tunes!

The dance floor was full all night long… Lily's voice was out of this world.

I’m so sorry I didn’t get to speak to you on the day we were just pulled a hundred different ways! But everyone was raving on your stunning voice! It was the perfect addition to our day 😍 thank you so much for being apart of it!

Just wanted to say that the band was absolutely incredible on Friday. Honestly, every single guest had the time of their lives, and James and I did too, thanks to their brilliant performance! I danced until I could hardly stand, and made the best memories. Please do pass on to the guys how brilliant they were!

Fantastic band - They were brilliant at my brother's wedding last year and brilliant again at my wedding this year. I highly recommend to anyone considering them. They were easy to deal with, accommodated our special requests, and got the party going and kept it going all night! Thank you!

This band made our wedding, every guest commented on how outstanding they were and since the wedding 3 guests have asked for details to rebook for other events. They were very professional and everything went to plan, when you're booking through a website you do feel like you're taking a risk but we need not have worried. Very talented and lively bunch of people

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 the 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.

Can Starlight perform with a smaller line-up if my venue or budget is tight?

Yes. While Starlight's full line-up is a five-piece powerhouse with female vocals, guitar, bass, keys and drums, they also offer reduced options - a 4-piece without keys, or a more acoustic duo with female vocals and guitar, or male vocals and stomp box. Just mention this in the comments section of your enquiry and we'll talk you through what would work best for your space and budget.

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.

Further Info

Line-Up

  • Default Line Up
  • Female Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Keys
  • Drums
  • Additional Line Up Options
  • Sax
  • Trumpet
  • Trombone
  • Male Vocals

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Manned DJ Service
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)
  • Additional Male Vocals
  • Daytime Acoustic Duo
  • Early Arrival
  • Additional 1hr Set
  • Horn Section
  • Smaller Lineups Available

Provided by the Act

  • PA System
  • Complimentary Unmanned DJ Service (when not performing)
  • Able To Work With Sound Limiters
  • Stage Lighting
  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment

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