SUSSEX WEDDING MUSIC & BANDS, GROUPS, PIPERS, HARPISTS ETC.
SUSSEX Main Page - National Music Index

~ Wedding-Service ~ UK
MAIN A - Z INDEX

Page last updated: 9th December 2003 - This page should print out easily for future reference
ALL UNDERLINED TEXT WILL CLICK THROUGH TO SUPPLIER WEBSITES - Bookmark THIS PAGE
Music - London & Home Counties . . . . . Music UK
 Classical .. Singers .. Party Bands .. Jazz .. Steel/Salsa etc. ... Agencies .. Discos ... Country & Ceilidh

JAZZ - The Gershwin Gang  is fast becoming one of the country's leading society jazz trios, having already performed at numerous private and corporate functions from London to Edinburgh. Subscribing to the principle that the old songs really are the best, the Manhattan-style trio specialises in the well-known jazz songs written by the Gershwin brothers, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and others, and made popular by Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Sinatra.  Ideal music for weddings; laid back jazz for the reception/dinner and/or lively up-tempo numbers for the dancing afterwards. ‘Let’s Face The Music and Dance’ to The Gershwin Gang - "so old fashioned it's alternative" UK Wide. Tel: 01606 888 323 Free demo CD on request. E-mail for Brochure, please state function date & location - info@gershgang.co.uk

ETS ENTERTAINMENTS  - The complete solution for any event. With over 1000 quality artistes available we supply the complete event entertainment service from A to Z from a soloist to a 20 piece band, from a Toastmaster to a TV personality including total 'hands on'  event management if required. Country wide service. Crawley, West Sussex. Tel: 01293 519394. Mob: 07989  880530. E-mail: eddie@etsentertainments.freeserve.co.uk (05/04)
 

Wraggle Taggle Ceilidh Band   London and all South East Counties, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire. Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire.
Superb traditional Irish & Scottish music and Ceilidh dance talent. Many years experience of wedding entertainment, touring and recording. Award winning performers. Address 18A Dunollie Road, London NW5 2XP Tel & Fax 020 7267 7737 E-mail: mbailey@belsizesquare.freeserve.co.uk (07/04) Click here for website

Funky Business - The Ultimate Party Band - UK and Overseas -
The best fun you can have with your clothes on ......
 

The Regent String Quartet  Throughout London & South-East
The Regent String Quartet is a young professional string quartet that was formed at the Royal Academy of Music in 1995 . This London based quartet has extensive experience in performing at wedding services and receptions. The repertoire of the quartet ranges from well known classics to lighter music. Please phone or E-mail for our demo video & availability. Tel: Sarah 07899 758352 or Helen 07947 007976. E-mail: seturner@talk21.com (09/03) Click here for website

 

BOOGIE NIGHTS THE ULTIMATE WEDDING AND PARTY BAND  Throughout London & the South-East
BOOGIE NIGHTS  are the ultimate party band for Weddings, Parties, Functions and all occasions playing music from the sixties to the present day. Sixties soul, Seventies disco, Eighties groove and Today's dance hits. The one stop entertainment experience. Treat your guests to the best party band around with music for all age groups to enjoy. DJ also available to complete the package. North Chingford, London. Contact Sarah Weller Tel: 020 8926 0706. Mob:07769 700 706. E-mail: boogienightsband@hotmail.com. CLICK Here for Website

 

OUT2PLAY - Surreys' Favourite Function Band Throughout Surrey, Kent, Sussex and Hampshire
Lively five/six piece, experienced covers band. The ultimate for weddings, parties, private or corporate functions and events.   Get this party started - and continue on with a great mixture of Pop -Rock -Soul- Boogie - Rhythm & Blues. Full details, play list and demo CD or Cassette available. Contact  Becky Tel:01372 843972 or John Tel: 01372 209035. E-mail: out2play@ntlworld.com. (07/04)

ClassicalGuitarist.co.uk ~ Geoff Robb is a classical guitarist who can add an extra touch of style to any social or business occasion. Based in Brighton, he specialises in providing a musical background, both gentle and entertaining for Wedding Receptions, Dinner Parties, Business Functions, Exhibitions and Promotions. Last year he played at nearly 50 weddings and has worked for companies including Honda, Virgin and Debenhams. He has a wide repertoire of classical music ranging from Bach to the “Cavatina,” and specializes in Spanish music featuring all the well-known classics such as “Concerto de Aranjuez” by Rodrigo and the “Asturias” by Albeniz. As well as the UK, he has played in Ireland and Switzerland in a variety of different venues, ranging from the Glastonbury and Edinburgh Festivals, to playing solo with the Argyle Orchestra in Bath, and in The Royal Society for the Arts, London. He is very happy to discuss any special requirements you may have. Visit his website, ClassicalGuitarist.co.uk where you can choose from 45 classical and flamenco soloists and duos. Geoff Robb, 3 Arundel, Terrace Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1GA   01273 676088  Mobile: 07946 671785 geoff@classicalguitarist.co.uk 

BIG SAND STEEL BAND  Throughout Southern England
Big Sand Steel Band  is a very colourful and contemporary steel band, featuring some of the top musicians in the U.K. We have performed at many Caribbean-Theme Parties, Wedding receptions, Corporate functions and private parties for distinguished clients. We have also performed in unusual circumstances, for example, on a Sightseeing Bus party. Audiences have been left breathless by our pulsating rendition of popular melodies combined with traditional Caribbean rhythms. Big Sand Steel Band can extend to a 4 or 5 piece band and, include a Limbo dancer. Tel: +(44) 0208 421 2987 glewis3280@aol.com  E-mail: glewis3280@aol.com. CLICK Here for Website

Alltrax Mobile Discotheques  - The quality presentation of music for any occasion. Large or small, formal or informal. Throughout London and the South-East of England. Crawley, West Sussex. Tel: 01293 519394. Mob: 07989  880530 E-mail: eddie@etsentertainments.freeserve.co.uk (05/04)

FREESPIRIT Based in London, UK, this show band performs in the UK & World Wide at the most prestigious venues, corporate events and exclusive private functions. Fronted by superb black female vocalist Val Kelly, this 4-6 piece (up to 10 musicians) delivers high energy 60s-2000s dance music as well as cool sophisticated jazz/soul/Easy Listening background music... CV, Photos, CD available on request. TEL: (44) (0) 208 291 79 11 FAX: (44) (0) 709 221 77 35 freespiritval66@hotmail.com

Wedding Music UK - Whatever your wedding calls for, we can provide all musical styles. From String Quartet to Salsa, from Harpists to Historical. SEND your name, contact details and function date together with the type of Music required to our music agency. Nationwide Service. CONTACT . . Selwyn Dorfman GershGang@aol.com

Soloist & or up to group of about 20 mixed voices based in Sussex and Kent. Ask for # 26

Wedding Belles 2 Classically trained singers, WEDDING BELLES was established in 1997 and has delighted numerous bridal couples and congregations across the South East and London with their beautiful singing. Repertoire includes Ave Maria, Panis Angelicus and The Lakme duet. Available for all events. Sally Hatton - Soprano ~~~ Claire Padbury - Mezzo Soprano. Surrey, Sussex, London Ask for # 447

Penelope Neill Soprano - I sing regularly at weddings throughout the UK, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Kent Ask for # 456

~ Scots Medieval Weddings ~
Based Dundee, Scotland will travel

Fireworks Wedding Day Fireworks Wedding firework displays from the UK based centre for wedding firework displays. The Wedding Day Fireworks online shop and web site offers a complete display service for wedding firework displays. Tel : 01159 134974 sales@WeddingDayFireworks.co.uk

Jenny Cheeseman - Mezzo soprano - Classically trained singer , based in Portsmouth, available for wedding services in Hampshire and West Sussex. Trained at Birmingham Conservatoire. Has sung with professional opera companies in UK and abroad.  Has sung as a soloist with many choirs in UK. Large repertoire of classical songs, arias and songs from the shows. Hamps/West Sussex Ask for # 486

Soloist ~ Valerie Thompson After a lifetime of choral singing, composing and accompanying, Valerie Thompson is launching herself into the world of solo singing. £ 70 UKP. Surrey/Sussex/London/Hants Ask for # 524

The Berkeley Trio was formed by Edward Morton (violin), Sarah Blundell (viola) and Diana Bailey (cello) and performs regulary in London and the South East although bookings in other regions are welcomed. They are experienced at playing for wedding services and receptions with a repertoire including classical favourites, show tunes and popular music. Based Surrey.
Ask for # 424

Alec McCabe & Lizzy Templer Guitar & Flute Duo, Trio or Band --- Available for wedding receptions, cocktail & drinks parties, garden parties, and all types of corporate functions. A diverse repertoire covering jazz standards through to modern rock ballads, slow or fast. Subtle haunting background instrumental music through to strong electric rock and blues with vocals. (See the two extreme repertoires on the page). South of England region, based in West Sussex. Available from 275  depending on location Ask for # 382

Classical/light classical to folk-fiddle style or popular keyboard. We are a husband and wife team who studied (and met) at the Royal Academy of Music (London). We have worked with many orchestras,theatres and ballet companies.We can suit your requirements ranging from classical/light classical to folk-fiddle style or popular keyboard.
Our fees are: £27.50 per person per hour (minimum 2 hours) We will travel to Sussex, Kent or Surrey
Ask for # 548

MOJO FILTER play the kind of music that hits people in the head and the heart, good time rock & blues probably closest in style to the great seventies period of The Stones or The Faces. Sussex, Kent, London Ask for # 232

Woodsiders Barn Dance Band ~ Southampton based barn dance and ceilidh band Woodsiders are the band for your special day. Wedding receptions, club/works socials, fund raisers etc..... You want a fun evening that all will enjoy, and a barn dance is a great way to provide it. Our caller will guide your guests through the dances, with the emphasis being on fun. Woodsiders play a mixture of English, Irish, and American styles of music.Our line-up is Mike on accordion, John on acoustic guitar, Colin on bass guitar, and Luke on percussion. Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, West Sussex, East Dorset, South Wiltshire Ask for # 401

All Bar One A fun, friendly and entertaining band with five lead vocalists playing hit music from the 1950's to the 1990's
Ask for # 414

Riviera Breeze Immaculate presentation, harmony vocals, a professional instrumental sound and stunning lighting are the hallmarks of Riviera Breeze - THE prestige function band in the South of England.This, lively entertaining four piece combine Keyboards, Bass guitar, Drums and the latest technology to compliment the superb sound of their vocals and harmonies. The end result - a 'full' sound which surpasses that of many larger bands. But, should you feel that you require even more, then further musicians and vocalists can be added to meet your exact specifications.
Their friendly, professional attitude, years of experience and ability to play many varied styles of music has taken Riviera Breeze to top venues throughout London and the South East.
With a repertoire covering many of the most popular chart hits from the 50's to today, they guarantee to provide exactly the right music for your wedding.
A brochure, demonstration CD and references are available - please contact us for full details on how Riviera Breeze can complete your special day.

London (Central and Greater) Surrey Sussex Kent Berkshire Ask for # 548

Geoff Robb classical guitarist Geoff specialises in Weddings, and after playing at 40 receptions in 1999, he's quite an expert! He can play during the signing of the register, the drinks reception, or the sit-down meal, or any combination of these, and is able to perform in or outdoors. Last year after a highly successful 4-week tour of Ireland, he played live on the radio, and was awarded the 1999 ""puck"" musician prize.  Geoff now lives in Brighton and makes a career through his music, playing concerts and recitals as well as providing beautiful music for Corporate Functions and Weddings. In March 2001, Geoff will be the solo guitarist with the Argyle Orchestra in Bath, to perform Vivaldi's Guitar Concerto. Sussex will travel. Ask for # 618

Atlantic Bridge
Why the name? Both the music and the musicians come from the two sides of the Atlantic, and as well as playing the traditional tunes and songs of Ireland and Scotland, Atlantic Bridge has a vast store of Canadian Celtic tunes, which have their own style and energy. Their music remains true to its roots, preserving the emotions inherent in the tradition tunes, but it also combines the excitement of an up-beat accompaniment with an informal and good-humoured performance. Atlantic Bridge toured England and Wales supporting Cape Breton fiddler, Jerry Holland, on his 1999 concert tour, and have many years of experience playing at arts centres, theatres and concert halls, festivals and open-air events, clubs, pubs, parties and weddings.
Personnel and instrumentation:
Terry Arsenault (Canada) ­ fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bodrhan
Penny Phenix (England) ­ mandolin, guitar, whistles, vocals
Nadine Gurr (England/Guyana) ­ vocals, percussion
Erik Faithfull (England/Scandinavia) ­ Uilleann pipes, flute, whistles, Northumbrian pipes, mandolin.
(Atlantic Bridge also have a list of first-class barndance callers to call upon, when required)
Ask for # 565

The FATS BERRY BAND is a professional five-piece band comprising Dave (vocals/keyboards), Ronnie (sax, vocals), John (bass, vocals), Roy (guitar), Stan (drums).  We play a wide range of high quality Rock &Roll / Rhythm & Blues hits for dancing and listening at weddings, corporate and private events and other occasions.  The repertoire includes million-selling hits of Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Louis Jordan, Sam Cooke, Elvis, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Smiley Lewis and many more favourites. A CD or tape is available.  We cover London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hants, Berks, Bucks, Herts, Beds, Cambs, Essex, Suffolk. Ask for # 630

Isabella Cheevers ~ Young soprano soloist ~ Classical guitar Isabella has a beautiful soprano
voice (low F to high B). She is available to sing during the signing of Register and or/at Reception (though not in smoky atmosphere). Will also play classical guitar and piano, if required. Isabella has experience in television (3 TV series of 'Fun Song Factory') for  GMTV; and Film, where she did voice over work in a major movie 'Firelight' at Twickenham Film Studios. She has done many one-person-musical shows and concerts at various theatres in London and France, to great acclaim. Awards: in competitions Isabella is a winner of a Gold Medal for dramatic achievment; a Ist prize for Light Opera (under 18) and Eileen Vesey Memorial cup for folk song (own composition) Isabella has recently been awarded a major scholarship to continue her studies at the Royal Academy of Music. Where she is studying classical guitar and voice.Isabella has a wide repertoire but is always willing to sing special or favourite songs on request.
Kent & London Ask for # 632

Wedding Music UK - Whatever your wedding calls for, we can provide all musical styles. From String Quartet to Salsa, from Harpists to Historical. SEND your name, contact details and function date together with the type of Music required to our music agency. Nationwide Service. CONTACT . . Selwyn Dorfman GershGang@aol.com

Sussex . . Sussex Car Hire . . Sussex Bridalwear
Sussex Venues & Hotels

  Advertise Your business on ~Wedding-Service~ UK

© 1998 - 2003 ~ Wedding-Service ~ UK is a registered Trademark & information herein is protected by international treaties.

~ Wedding-Service ~ UK

14a Ditton Street, Ilminster, Somerset. UK. Tel: +44 (0)1460 55349. Webmaster: Andrew Hale      ADD ADVERT

... ...

We also use Webtrendslive for traffic analysis - please see details here regarding privacy  etc.(C)