Key Info

Based: Reading

Guide Price: £1025

Genre: Rock / Pop / Soul

Line-Up: Drums, Bass, Guitar, Vocals

Lead Vocals: Female vocals

About

If you're looking for a set list crammed with vivacious, funk driven pop covers provided by an electrifying live band, you really need look no further than Sound System; Berkshire's finest high level function outfit.

Sound System are assembled from four dynamic young musicians, all of whom boast a significant reputation among the upper echelons of the UK's live music industry. They come together here to offer up an evening of peerless musical entertainment, combining incredible live musicianship with an engaging, charismatic lead vocalist. This feisty four-piece have cultivated a set list that is guaranteed to prove a sure fire hit with every one of your guests regardless of age or taste. They can offer a catalogue of songs spanning an incredible five decades of unforgettable pop music: From Little Richard all the way to Lady Gaga, Sound System's repertoire will have the dance floor packed from first song to last. This eclectic, electrifying set list is complimented by industry-leading levels of live production to offer an unrivalled evening's live entertainment. With two hours of live music and a disco/DJ set provided as standard, every possible aspect of your evening's entertainment will be taken care of in a single, easy booking. Leaving you with nothing left to do but kick back and dance into the early hours with the rest of your guests.

Sound System's standard entertainment package includes:

• Professional 4-piece covers band with female lead vocals.
• 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets
• Set list full of upbeat classic dancefloor fillers from 60s to current chart
• Professional PA and lighting
• Pre-mixed disco before and after live sets (tailored to your tastes)
• PAT tested equipment and Public Liability Insurance
• Special request performed

Sound System are based in Berkshire, making them accessible for weddings and corporate functions up and down the country, and beyond.

Testimonials

“We would like to thank the band for the brilliant job they did for our wedding! The guests all loved them and the music, which was of a very good quality. The lead singer was excellent as well as the rest of the band and the guitars! They also did a great job of interacting with the audience and the dance floor was always full. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Many thanks to the band :)”Rosie and Afshin - Wedding, The Montagu Arms, New Forest, Hampshire

“Sound System were incredible at my wedding! They set up during dinner and sound checked shortly after – no fuss (as far as I'm aware). They were very thoughtful and even learned a song (Too Much by Sampha) to play acoustically for our first dance – thank you Kirsty and band. They were professional and friendly throughout, helpful making some announcements to the guests when needed. And they were kind enough to let my friend (and DJ) using their speaker system in their break. They sounded amazing and really got people dancing with their covers of modern pop and classic soul songs. I and the guests loved them! Highly highly recommended! Book them if you get the chance”Jordan - Wedding, Cambridgeshire

“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for playing at our wedding last Friday. I think it is safe to say you definitely got the party started, it was so great to see everyone dancing and having a great time (including ourselves!) We had so many comments from our guests to say how brilliant you all were, so we are so grateful for helping make the evening reception so perfect. Wishing you every success in the future, I would recommend you to anyone and everyone!”Sarah & Adam - Wedding, Luxers Barn. Hambledon

“You guys were incredible! Thank you so much for playing at our wedding! The variation in songs you played gave everyone something to dance too. And I don't think the dance floor was empty at anyone point. Totally made it for us. I'd get married all over again just to have you play it!”Jessica Bates and James Croft - Weddding, Minstrel Court, Royston

“5/5 The band were absolutely fantastic! They created an incredible atmosphere and really made the wedding. We couldn't have asked for more”Hannah Matthews - Wedding, Private Address, Isle of Wight

“We recently booked Sound System for our wedding party and we could not have been happier. We already knew we loved their sound (and particularly Kirsty's voice) from their promo videos on their website but what we didn't know is how good the band would be a getting everyone on the dance floor. Whilst their songs were not my normal 'favourites' they were far better choices to get everyone involved. Everybody from my 5 year old niece to my 75 year old mother-in-law were up dancing and all our guests couldn't stop saying how great the music was. As normal, we ran a bit behind on the day but Kirsty and the guys were super relaxed in pushing back the set times for us. Thanks so much guys for making our party one to remember and helping us dance the night away. We'll definitely keep Sound System in mind for our future family parties!”Lauren Crowther - Anniversary Party, Dorset

“The band were brilliant and were a highlight to our wedding. They were very professional and the singer Kirsty really engaged with the audience and a great singer. Lots of people where asking about them. Thanks.”Jane & James - Wedding, Oxford

“I'm really sorry I didn't get to say thank you last night for your incredible music! You guys were literally awesome and I can't tell you how many people just kept saying to me 'the band is INCREDIBLE!'. Also thank you for performing our first dance song specially for us - I know it wasn't part of your usual repertoire and it was completely beautiful! I hope you had a safe journey home. We will send some pics when they come through in a few weeks' time. Best wishes”Lydia - Wedding, Oxford

“We had a brilliant day and a big thank you, you were great!! Everyone commented on how good you were! Big thanks again!”Antonella Rossino, Wedding

“Just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the rest of the band for the awesome entertainment you provided the other night. it was just brilliant and what a great night everyone had because of you. To see everyone of every age on the dance floor was everything we could have hoped for.v I really wish you all the success for the future and will certainly be recommending you guys without hesitation.”Doug Mcarthur. Wedding

“Now that I have recovered from the party on Saturday, I would like to say a massive thank you to you as everyone has commented on how great you were and interactive with the crowd. I will be booking you in the future, as long as you would like to return and have given your number to a couple who are looking for a wedding band early next year.”Peter Saul (Saul Bros Ltd), - Birthday party

“What a party you gave us!!! It means so much for us you are part of our long lasting memory! Thank you!”Christine & David Read - Wedding

“These guys played at our wedding last year, and gave us a night to remember. Despite difficult circumstances....lots of kilted men showing things they shouldn't they still made our night! Highly recommend them!”Phil Duff - Wedding

FAQ

I really want to have a great party with everyone on the dance floor - are you the right band for that?
Absolutely! We have been performing at weddings and events for several years and have an infectious live show that guarantees a packed dance floor and a party that you and your guests will remember for years to come! Our repertoire features the biggest classic and current chart hits, so there's certainly something for everyone.

Do you take requests?
We are happy to perform one special request for you - for weddings this is usually the first dance. You can also let us know your top 10 preferences from the repertoire, as well as send up to 30 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.

How long do you take to set-up?
Up to 90 minutes. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, we often arrive to set-up while the room is turned around - we can have background music playing within around 30 minutes of load in.

What time do you play?
At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight.

How long do you play for?
We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minutes) in the evening and also provide a pre-mixed disco (tailored to your tastes) before and after live sets, so your whole night of entertainment is covered in one booking.

Can you provide music for our drinks reception?
Although we do not provide any additional sets for drinks receptions, we highly recommend the soloists featured on the Tailored Entertainment website: https://www.tailored-entertainment.com/soloists-duos

Do you have your own PA and lighting?
Yes – all included in the price. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.

What is the website guide price based on?
The published guide price is based on our 4-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Reading. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hours 30 mins drive home, we charge a bit extra so we can book accommodation. For an accurate quote please contact us with your event date and venue details.

Our venue has a noise limiter, can you work with that?
Yes, we regularly work at venues with noise limiters. We are happy to contact the venue in advance of the event to make sure we have all the required information to enable us to plan accordingly.

Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
Yes.

Will you perform our first dance?
Yes, as long as we have two weeks' notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.

How much space do you require?
We have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 2.5m x 5m.

How much power do you require?
2 x 13-amp sockets is fine for our system.

Do I need to provide food/drinks?
Ideally soft drinks and a hot meal or buffet. However, this is certainly not a deal breaker so if you can’t provide this, just let us know in advance and we’ll bring food & drink with us.

Can we see you play live before booking?
As a professional function band our bookings tend to be weddings and private events that unfortunately we are unable to invite guests to. Our videos are a very accurate insight into our look and sound, and we'd also encourage you to check out our testimonials page to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the band.