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The Scene

From £1,950

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £1,950

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

The Scene are a high class wedding and function band with a popular Irish twist that have developed a reputation for filling dance-floors wherever they perform.

They have considerable professional experience on the Irish pub circuit (and came out the other end alive - no mean feat!) so they are able to offer a truly raucous Irish second set, equipped with fiddle, as part of their repertoire.

Between them the guys have played at major festivals including Homelands and Glastonbury no less, performed live on Radio 2 and drummer Gary was once hitting the skins for rock legends 'Praying Mantis'. Lead singer Martyn composes, produces and performs TV ads and is also a professional DJ - so you can get a fully manned DJ service as well as an awesome band. 

The Scene are proud of their many reviews but you can also see some more reviews and video testimonials on their Facebook page

As standard, the band come as a 4 piece but you can add the fiddle player to really get that authentic Irish feel. They also include -

  • 2 X 1hour or 3 X 40 minute live sets until midnight
  • Complimentary iPod DJ Service when not performing
  • Fully self-contained PA & Lighting
  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Testing
  • All Travel Expenses 

The Scene have performed at countless weddings, parties and corporate events so rest assured you are in safe hands, because 'whatever your scene, The Scene have it covered!

Get an instant quote and availability check right now by filling in the quick enquiry form.

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Set list

50's & 60's
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I'm A Believer - The Monkees
Great Balls Of Fire -Jerry Lee Lewis
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Jonny B Goode – Chuck Berry
Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Suspicious Minds – Elvis
That’s Alright Mama - Elvis
Jailhouse Rock – Elvis
Hound Dog - Elvis
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Ring of Fire - Jonny Cash
I Gotta Woman- Ray Charles
American Pie – Don McClean
Come Together - The Beatles
Hard Day’s Night – The Beatles
Dizzy Miss Lizzy – The Beatles
Start Me Up – Rolling Stones
Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
Country Roads – John Denver
Rock Around The Clock – Bill Hailey
You Really Got Me – The Kinks
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70's & 80's
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Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Wanted Dead Or Alive - Bon Jovi
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
Walking On Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Heroes – David Bowie
Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams
Stuck In The Middle - Gerry Rafferty
The Final Countdown - Europe
Free Falling - Tom Petty
Walk of Life - Dire Straits
Faith – George Michael
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Pride In The Name Of Love - U2
With Or Without You - U2
Rocking All Over The World - Status Quo
To Be With You - Mr Big
Hard to Handle - The Black Crowes
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
I Love Rock n Roll - Joan Jett
Fisherman Blues - Waterboys
I Think We’re Alone Now - Tiffany
Come on Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Sweet Child O’ Mine - Guns'N'Roses
Paradise City – Guns'N'Roses
Beat It – Michael Jackson
Man in the Mirror- Michael Jackson
Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Should I Stay Or Should I Go – The Clash
Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.
The Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
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90's To Present
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Love Song number 43 - Guillemots.
Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
Sway - Michel Buble
Song 2 – Blur
Shiny Happy People - REM
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Place Your Hands – Reef
Learn To Fly – The Foo Fighters
Best Of You – The Foo Fighters
Valerie - The Zutons
One Week - Barenaked Ladies
Pencil Full of Lead - Paolo Nutini
Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Hotel Yorba - White Stripes
Hey Ya - Outkast
Smells Like Teen Spirit- Nirvana
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Alive - Pearl Jam
All These Things That I Have Done - The Killers
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Sit Down – James
Not Nineteen Forever – The Courteeners
Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons
Wonderwall – Oasis
Live Forever – Oasis
Rock n Roll Star - Oasis
One Day Like This - Elbow
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs
She Don’t Love Me Like You - The Magic Numbers
Hotel Yorba - White Stripes
Mr Jones - Counting Crows
Love Machine - Girls Aloud
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
Umbrella - Rhianna
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Walk This Way – Aerosmith/Run DMC
Mmmbop - Hanson
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
This Love – Maroon 5
I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor – The Arctic Monkeys
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson
Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran
Domino – Jesse J
Price Tag – Jesse J
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Shut Up and Dance – Walk The Moon
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Irish Songs
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Rocky Road To Dublin – Dubliners
I Uesta Lover Her – The Saw Doctors
N17 – The Saw Doctors
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Galway Girl - Steve Earle
Whisky in the Jar - Thin Lizzy
Fisherman Blues - The Waterboys
Rocky Road To Dublin- The Dubliners
A Pair of Brown Eyes - The Pogues
Dirty Old Town - The Pogues
The Irish Rover - The Pogues
Rainy Night In Soho – The Pogues
Leaving Of Liverpool – The Pogues
Wild Rover – The Pogues
Red Rose Cafe – The Fureys
The Fields of Athenry – The Dubliners
Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
Shoe The Donkey – Brendan Shine
Ireland’s Call – Various
Danny Boy – Various
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Irish Jigs
Athol Highlanders
Irish Washerwoman
Drowsy Maggie
Gravel Walk
All Through The Night
Sheebag and Sheemore
Swallows Tail
Irish Washerwoman
John Ryan (Titianic jig)

Reviews (17)

The Scene

The Scene were absolutely excellent for our wedding and would 100% recommend.
It was super useful being able to book to 1am and having the addition of both the fiddler and Irish songs to cater to our Irish family & background. The whole band were very professional and played excellently.
Our guests also shared great feedback and the packed dance floor all night reflected this.

Thank you so much- we loved having you and are so pleased throughout COVID your accommodating approach when our wedding was moved to be able to cater to this and stay as our band.
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The Hireaband process was really useful and had a great manner in terms of finding a wedding band that would suit our style, information/payment/ moving dates due to COVID etc and contacting the band. Thank you for your all of your help during this process.

7th May 2022

The Scene

The Scene were absolutely superb, they brought great energy and filled the dance floor for the entire evening. They sounded amazing and the fiddle player for the Irish songs made such a difference, the entire venue was bouncing.
Thank you so much for make our evening so memorable!!

1st February 2020

The Scene

The Scene just blew us away. I was a sweaty mess at the end of the night and it was all their fault. What a party atmosphere these lads created. Can't think of any other wedding where I've seen such a happy crowd. I'd highly recommend them.

13th April 2019

The Scene

The Scene did an amazing job. We go to see a lot of live music, but The Scene really stood out for us, they were the perfect choice for our wedding.

12th April 2019

The Scene

I booked the Scene for my Sons Wedding, I was a bit worried that their style of music wouldn't get everyone on the dance floor but how wrong could I have been? The dance floor was full all night and the whole family have a lifetime of memories. Thanks, Lads!

20th September 2018

The Scene

The Scene were great fun, great lads and fantastic value! They turned up on time, set up really quickly and kept the whole family on their feet all night. I couldn't thank them enough.

4th August 2018

The Scene

We saw them at a friends wedding and booked them on the spot. We were going to book a DJ but after seeing them live we had to book them. They were fantastic on our night as well and we loved every minute. Thank you The Scene!

1st July 2018

The Scene

We can't thank The Scene enough for an absolute amazing night at our wedding! They had our guests up dancing all night! Such a brilliant, fantastic, crowd pleasing band, they really made our wedding day something special!

2nd July 2017

The Scene

Now that the dust has settled after the wedding I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the lads for putting on such a really great night for us. We have had so many people say to us what a great night it was and the music was rocking. If there is a website you would like me to add a testimonial on I'd be only too happy. Have a good Christmas!

The Scene

"Thanks for Saturday, got so may compliments about the band, everyone had a great time!"

The Scene

Hey Tristan, thanks so much for the magnificent band at the RSA and for being so easy to deal with beforehand. Everyone loved it and I reckon you'll be getting a few more gigs out of it!

The Scene

Brilliant! Happy to provide a testimonial as it's the second time we've booked you!

The Scene

Thanks to the band for a great set. It was perfect and everyone kept saying how great you all were. Cheers!

The Scene

Thanks to you and the guys for a great gig at my 40th. Great job. Hope the fancy dress didn't freak you out!

The Scene

We just wanted to thank you for an absolutely fantastic show. It went down perfectly with the Irish and English crowd. You had many compliments in the days and weeks after the wedding. All the best.

The Scene

Just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You guys were great and everybody enjoyed the music. Lots of compliments from the guests. Thank you again.

The Scene

Thanks so much for the great performance at our wedding last month. Everyone loved it - you kept the Irish relations and the young Indie lot going all night.

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 makes The Scene's live set special?

We're a high-class wedding and function band with a popular Irish twist, known for filling dance floors wherever we play. As part of our repertoire we can bring a truly raucous Irish second set, fiddle included, drawing on our years of experience on the Irish pub circuit.

What's the band's musical pedigree?

Between us we've played major festivals including Homelands and Glastonbury, and performed live on Radio 2. Our drummer Gary previously played with rock legends Praying Mantis, and lead singer Martyn composes, produces and performs TV ads and works as a professional DJ too, so we can offer a fully manned DJ service alongside the band.

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
  • Male Vocals/Acoustic Guitar
  • Electric Guitar
  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Additional Line Up Options
  • Fiddle

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Manned DJ Service
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)
  • Early Arrival
  • Additional 1hr Set
  • Additional Fiddle Player

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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