Freshman Year

Freshman Year

  • Base Location:

    Southampton
  • Guide Price:

    £1,280 + Travel
Guide Price includes Band + DJ Music

Hold on tight. Freshman Year are about to take you on an epic joyride through the biggest, most bruising riffs pop-punk has to offer.

Style

Casual and cool with a proper rock n’ roll vibe. The sound and style of your favourite Download headliners.

Standard Package

  • Professional 3-piece covers band with an awesome live show!
  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets
  • Brilliant repertoire of guaranteed dance floor fillers, including the best pop punk and alt rock!
  • Professional PA and stage lighting
  • Bespoke pre-mixed DJ service before and after live sets
  • Your choice of first dance or special request performed
  • PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance (required by venue)
  • Dedicated booking manager on hand throughout the booking and planning process

Optional Extras

  • Band member to DJ live before and after live sets
  • 60-minute live-lounge-style acoustic set - perfect for your drinks reception
The band was faultless. They were brilliant & we've received several compliments about them.

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Repertoire

Pop Punk Classics

99 Red Balloons - Goldfinger
A Little Respect - Wheatus
All My Life - Foo Fighters
All Star - Smash Mouth
All The Small Things - Blink 182
American Idiot - Green Day
Basket Case - Green Day
Bleed American - Jimmy Eat World
Buddy Holly - Weezer
Dammit - Blink 182
Dance, Dance - Fall Out Boy
Dirty Little Secret - The All American Rejects
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Fat Lip - Sum 41
First Date - Blink 182
Five Colours In Her Hair - McFly
Girl All The Bad Guys Want - Bowling For Soup
Hash Pipe - Weezer
High School Never Ends - Bowling For Soup
I Write Sins Not Tragedies - Panic! At The Disco
I'm Not Okay (I Promise) - My Chemical Romance
In Too Deep - Sum 41
Just A Day - Feeder
Just A Girl - No Doubt
Kiss Me - New Found Glory
Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous - Good Charlotte
Misery Business - Paramore
Movies - Alien Ant Farm
My Own Worst Enemy - Lit
Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard
Pretty Fly For A White Guy - The Offspring
Rockstar - Nickelback
Semi Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Song 2 - Blur
Stacey's Mum - Fountains Of Wayne
Stitches - State Champs
Sugar, We’re Going Down - Fall Out Boy
Take On Me - Reel Big Fish
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
The Boys Of Summer - The Ataris
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
The Rock Show - Blink 182
Tribute - Tenacious D
Two Princes - Spin Doctors
Welcome To The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
What I Go To School For - Busted
What's My Again? - Blink 182
Year 3000 - Busted

For Heavier Tastes

Bulls On Parade - Rage Against The Machine
Chop Suey - System Of A Down
Faith - Limp Bizkit
Killing In The Name - Rage Against The Machine
Last Resort - Papa Roach
Numb - Linkin Park

For Lighter Tastes

9 To 5 - Dolly Parton
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Ever Fallen In Love - The Buzzcocks
Help - The Beatles
Hey Ho Lets Go - The Ramones
I’m a Believer - The Monkees
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Should I Stay Or Should I Go - The Clash
Summer Of ‘69 - Bryan Adams
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
Twist And Shout  - The Beatles
White Wedding - Billy Idol
You Really Got Me - The Kinks

Acoustic Add-On Set

3am - Busted
About A Girl - Nirvana
Anomaly - Angels And Airwaves
Be More Kind - Frank Turner
Beautiful Day - Eels
Bohemian Like You - The Dandy Warhols
Californication - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Complicated - Avril Lavigne
Drive - Incubus
Falter - Hundred Reasons
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day
Hey The Delilah - Plain White T’s
I Miss You - Blink 182
I Want You Bad - The Offspring
I’m With You - Avril Lavigne
Invincible - Muse
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Island In The Sun - Weezer
It’s All About You - McFly
My Hero - Foo Fighters
Still Into You - Paramore
Times Like These - Foo Fighters
Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day

testimonials

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“5/5”

Mickey - 40th Birthday Party, The Woodfalls Inn, Salisbury
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“We loved having Freshman Year at our wedding! They kept the dance floor full all night and our guests loved the pop punk hits! They were really easy to work with and brought something unique to our celebration.”

Nye & Melody - Wedding, Kimbridge Barn, Hampshire
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“Oh my god. The band were absolutely incredible. All everyone can talk about is how amazing the band was. We had an absolute whale of a time and the dance floor was full for all three sets. The band were funny, smart in how they planned the set, and just generally got the whole wedding party going. Delighted we chose Freshman Year and hope to book them in future for a birthday or some other excuse to have them back.”

Edward & Laura - Wedding, Spirit Lake, Surrey
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“The band were amazing! The town loved them and think they enjoyed themselves too.”

Emma - Private Party, Horsham Town Centre, Horsham
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“Oh my. Freshman Year were so incredible. The dance floor was packed with guests of all ages and it WENT OFF! We had the best night ever and they really made the evening so special! The tunes were millennial magic and we did not want it to be over! My mum particularly enjoyed her version of Stacey's Mom! Thank you so so much for making our wedding even more special, you really were 10/10!”

Nat & Abi - Wedding, The Italian Villa, Dorset
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“The band were amazing! The town loved them and think they enjoyed themselves too.”

Emma - Public Festival, Horsham Town Centre, West Sussex
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“Freshman Year were spot on for our wedding! They had the dance floor packed during their live sets and around them when they were DJing. They read the room exactly right and played things people wanted to hear throughout the evening. We've had so many comments about how great the band were, they really made the night and we had so much fun! For anyone looking for a pop punk vibe with great energy (which exceeded expectations from the preview vids!) we’d highly recommend. We didn’t manage to catch them at any length at the end, but hope they enjoyed themselves.”

Caragh & Dan - Wedding, Chapel Barn, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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“Freshman Year were amazing at our wedding, playing an amazing selection of songs and their performance of our requested song not on the repertoire was incredible. There wasn’t a song they played that didn’t have people dancing to it, would highly recommend and rebook.”

Rich & Mel - Wedding, Hale House, Surrey
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“The band were amazing. They really nailed all our favourite songs whilst sensing the vibe in the room and going their own way too. 10/10 would recommend Freshman Year to anyone!”

Will & Meg - Wedding, The Brewery, London
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“Freshman Year were absolutely phenomenal! Everyone we spoke to loved the band and we had the best time! Even people who don’t typically listen to that style of music were up dancing!”

Nathan & Rebecca - Wedding, Careys Manor Hotel, Hampshire
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“A pleasure dealing with Tailored Entertainment, it was great to feel safe booking with a well organised company. Freshman Year did a great job covering our request for the first dance and were more than happy to accommodate our requests.”

Josie & Chris - Wedding, Upton Barn, Devon
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“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Chloe, the Tailored team and the band. They were honestly brilliant, everyone had such a great time and we had so many compliments on them. They were thoroughly enjoyed and the music was ace. They're super talented and we couldn't have asked for more.”

Sita & Max - Wedding, Fabrica, Brighton
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“Freshman Year were incredible! The sets they put together were perfect and their performance was top notch! They were very polite and pleasant to work with and performed our first dance exactly how we wanted it. We can’t recommend them enough, they were the highlight of our reception!”

Nick & Gaby - Wedding, Brinsop Court Manor House, Herefordshire
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“Our experience of using Tailored Entertainment and hiring Freshman Year as our band for our wedding was brilliant, very straight forward and easily accommodated. There were no issues with making changes and all queries were responded to in a timely manner. Terms were set out clearly and costs were also clear. The set itself was great with a good choice of songs that got our guests up and dancing along. We also loved that Freshman Year were able to adapt our first dance song to be acoustic even though that version doesn't exist so it was a nice touch. We didn't get to spend too much time with the band but the interaction we had was friendly and we'd definitely hire them again for an event in the future.”

Jade & Scott- Wedding, The Green Netherton, Cornwall
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“I don’t know where to start with this one; Freshman Year absolutely made our wedding day. They killed it from the first dance special request (this could not have been more perfect) and all night the music was completely spot on what we wanted. We both love a good party so getting the music for the evening right was a massive deal to us, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went down! So many of our guests commented on how amazing they were too and everybody had an absolute blast - the dance floor was filled with so much fun and laughter all night! What a lovely group of guys too. I can’t say thank you enough for helping us find the perfect band for our day, booking Freshman Year was definitely one of the best wedding decisions we made!”

Kimberley & Joshua - Wedding, East Quay, Kent
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“Freshman Year were amazing, professional, good sound and had the whole place rocking!! They played with real energy and had a good set list prepared. The dance floor was bouncing, there was even a mosh-pit and the groom was crowd surfing. Can you thank the band so much for making our festival themed wedding magical!”

Gareth & Kirsteen - Wedding, Sychpwll Centre, Llanymynech
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“The band were spectacular and absolutely made our night. Everyone commented to us about how good they were. Even my mum, who isn't a fan of pop-punk (which is why we booked Freshman Year) said they were amazing. We honestly can't thank them enough. So, so good.”

Aimee & Stephen - Wedding, Knowsley Suites Hotel, Liverpool
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“Freshman Year provided an amazing soundtrack to our wedding and everyone present had an absolutely fantastic time rocking out to their show. The guys sounded brilliant and played with real energy that got every one up on their feet. I would also like to say a huge thanks to the band for letting me play a song with them, it made the whole experience even more memorable for us and our guests. Thanks again, we loved every minute of it!”

Tash & Richard - Wedding, Kingdom, Kent
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“Freshman Year were absolutely fantastic. They have a clear passion for the music they play, and it came through in their performance. They read the room and responded to the crowd to keep everyone engaged and the party rocking. And they squeezed in as many of both the Bride and Groom's favourites as possible. I will 100% be personally recommending them to friends and family. They were even better live than they are on their promo videos, and were so friendly and professional. The greatest band in the world - not just a tribute.”

Lucy & Greg - Wedding, Sheepdrove Eco Centre, Berkshire
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“The band were absolutely fantastic. They were punctual, professional, and adapted to requirements of the venue that we had. They also just seemed like genuinely nice guys - really easy-going and friendly. Their cover of our first dance was beautiful and we had so many friends say that the set list made them feel that they had been transported back to their early teen years. I really appreciated that the band got a little moshpit going. The next morning I had no voice left because I had been screaming along to Rage Against the Machine and Nirvana… I would highly recommend this band to anyone who is still a little emo, pop-punk rocker at heart. If you think that the bland, repetitive line-up of Mumford & Sons / Ed Sheehan / John Legend at weddings is about as appealing as a wet sock, then Freshman Year might be right band for you. Any kind of sentimental crooning would’ve made me feel like I was an actor in a low budget rom-com, but headbanging to Blink 182 made me feel like myself on my wedding day. Thanks for giving us the soundtrack that allowed us to completely let go and lose ourselves in the moment - we had so much fun! Please pass along my gratitude to the guys!”

Emma & Joost - Wedding, Riversdale Lodge, Bourne End
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“Freshman Year were incredibly friendly and understanding, having our newborn at the wedding meant our timings didn't exactly go to plan - the guys were true professionals and didn't let this show. They sounded amazing and had a great stage presence, would highly recommend to anyone in love with punk rock!”

Ben - Wedding, The Fleece Inn, Evesham

Key Info

Freshman Year | Pop Punk Covers Band Hire, Hampshire
Based:
Southampton
Guide Price:
£1,280
Genre:
Line-Up:
  • Vocals/Guitar
  • Bass/BVs
  • Drums/BVs
Lead Vocals:
  • Male

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!

Will you perform our first dance?

Yes! As long as we have at least three weeks notice and it’s a song that fits in with our line up of instruments and vocals we’d be more than happy to!

How long do you take to set-up?

60 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. It’s normally a good idea to have us arrive when dinner and any speeches are finished. Once we’re set up we’ll need to do a quick soundcheck (at full volume) to make sure we sound the best we can in your venue.

What time do you play?

Our standard prices are for 2 hours of live music any time between 7pm and midnight. In our experience, playing a bit later makes for a fuller dance floor.

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?

Yes - we can perform a 1 x 60-minute acoustic trio set (acoustic guitar/vocal, bass, cajon) as an add-on, which is perfect for during drinks or dinner.

What is the difference between the ‘pre-mixed DJ service’ that comes with the standard package and the 'band member to DJ live' which is an optional extra?

The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 30 songs in advance for this) through the PA before and after their live sets. We do this at most events and it works great - the volume of the music would be the same as if you had a DJ.

If you upgrade to the live DJ service, you can still send over preferences in advance, but you will also have a band member selecting and mixing tracks live on the night, as well as taking requests. The DJ will be happy to make important announcements but they will not talk constantly over or between tracks (that's just not our style!). We also think it's important to say that the DJ won't have a separate DJ booth - they will set up in an appropriate space (ideally to the side of the stage) and the PA/lighting will be the same as what is being used by the band.

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 3-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Southampton. 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.

How much space do you require?

Ideally we require a minimum space of 2.5m (depth) x 5m (width) on a flat, even surface.

How much power do you require?

2 x 13-amp sockets are fine for our system.

Do I need to provide food/drinks?

The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members or a £15 pp rider buyout.

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.

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Repertoire

Pop Punk Classics

99 Red Balloons - Goldfinger
A Little Respect - Wheatus
All My Life - Foo Fighters
All Star - Smash Mouth
All The Small Things - Blink 182
American Idiot - Green Day
Basket Case - Green Day
Bleed American - Jimmy Eat World
Buddy Holly - Weezer
Dammit - Blink 182
Dance, Dance - Fall Out Boy
Dirty Little Secret - The All American Rejects
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Fat Lip - Sum 41
First Date - Blink 182
Five Colours In Her Hair - McFly
Girl All The Bad Guys Want - Bowling For Soup
Hash Pipe - Weezer
High School Never Ends - Bowling For Soup
I Write Sins Not Tragedies - Panic! At The Disco
I'm Not Okay (I Promise) - My Chemical Romance
In Too Deep - Sum 41
Just A Day - Feeder
Just A Girl - No Doubt
Kiss Me - New Found Glory
Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous - Good Charlotte
Misery Business - Paramore
Movies - Alien Ant Farm
My Own Worst Enemy - Lit
Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard
Pretty Fly For A White Guy - The Offspring
Rockstar - Nickelback
Semi Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Song 2 - Blur
Stacey's Mum - Fountains Of Wayne
Stitches - State Champs
Sugar, We’re Going Down - Fall Out Boy
Take On Me - Reel Big Fish
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
The Boys Of Summer - The Ataris
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
The Rock Show - Blink 182
Tribute - Tenacious D
Two Princes - Spin Doctors
Welcome To The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
What I Go To School For - Busted
What's My Again? - Blink 182
Year 3000 - Busted

For Heavier Tastes

Bulls On Parade - Rage Against The Machine
Chop Suey - System Of A Down
Faith - Limp Bizkit
Killing In The Name - Rage Against The Machine
Last Resort - Papa Roach
Numb - Linkin Park

For Lighter Tastes

9 To 5 - Dolly Parton
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Ever Fallen In Love - The Buzzcocks
Help - The Beatles
Hey Ho Lets Go - The Ramones
I’m a Believer - The Monkees
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Should I Stay Or Should I Go - The Clash
Summer Of ‘69 - Bryan Adams
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
Twist And Shout  - The Beatles
White Wedding - Billy Idol
You Really Got Me - The Kinks

Acoustic Add-On Set

3am - Busted
About A Girl - Nirvana
Anomaly - Angels And Airwaves
Be More Kind - Frank Turner
Beautiful Day - Eels
Bohemian Like You - The Dandy Warhols
Californication - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Complicated - Avril Lavigne
Drive - Incubus
Falter - Hundred Reasons
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day
Hey The Delilah - Plain White T’s
I Miss You - Blink 182
I Want You Bad - The Offspring
I’m With You - Avril Lavigne
Invincible - Muse
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Island In The Sun - Weezer
It’s All About You - McFly
My Hero - Foo Fighters
Still Into You - Paramore
Times Like These - Foo Fighters
Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day

testimonials

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“5/5”

Mickey - 40th Birthday Party, The Woodfalls Inn, Salisbury
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“We loved having Freshman Year at our wedding! They kept the dance floor full all night and our guests loved the pop punk hits! They were really easy to work with and brought something unique to our celebration.”

Nye & Melody - Wedding, Kimbridge Barn, Hampshire
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“Oh my god. The band were absolutely incredible. All everyone can talk about is how amazing the band was. We had an absolute whale of a time and the dance floor was full for all three sets. The band were funny, smart in how they planned the set, and just generally got the whole wedding party going. Delighted we chose Freshman Year and hope to book them in future for a birthday or some other excuse to have them back.”

Edward & Laura - Wedding, Spirit Lake, Surrey
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“The band were amazing! The town loved them and think they enjoyed themselves too.”

Emma - Private Party, Horsham Town Centre, Horsham
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“Oh my. Freshman Year were so incredible. The dance floor was packed with guests of all ages and it WENT OFF! We had the best night ever and they really made the evening so special! The tunes were millennial magic and we did not want it to be over! My mum particularly enjoyed her version of Stacey's Mom! Thank you so so much for making our wedding even more special, you really were 10/10!”

Nat & Abi - Wedding, The Italian Villa, Dorset
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“The band were amazing! The town loved them and think they enjoyed themselves too.”

Emma - Public Festival, Horsham Town Centre, West Sussex
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“Freshman Year were spot on for our wedding! They had the dance floor packed during their live sets and around them when they were DJing. They read the room exactly right and played things people wanted to hear throughout the evening. We've had so many comments about how great the band were, they really made the night and we had so much fun! For anyone looking for a pop punk vibe with great energy (which exceeded expectations from the preview vids!) we’d highly recommend. We didn’t manage to catch them at any length at the end, but hope they enjoyed themselves.”

Caragh & Dan - Wedding, Chapel Barn, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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“Freshman Year were amazing at our wedding, playing an amazing selection of songs and their performance of our requested song not on the repertoire was incredible. There wasn’t a song they played that didn’t have people dancing to it, would highly recommend and rebook.”

Rich & Mel - Wedding, Hale House, Surrey
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“The band were amazing. They really nailed all our favourite songs whilst sensing the vibe in the room and going their own way too. 10/10 would recommend Freshman Year to anyone!”

Will & Meg - Wedding, The Brewery, London
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“Freshman Year were absolutely phenomenal! Everyone we spoke to loved the band and we had the best time! Even people who don’t typically listen to that style of music were up dancing!”

Nathan & Rebecca - Wedding, Careys Manor Hotel, Hampshire
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“A pleasure dealing with Tailored Entertainment, it was great to feel safe booking with a well organised company. Freshman Year did a great job covering our request for the first dance and were more than happy to accommodate our requests.”

Josie & Chris - Wedding, Upton Barn, Devon
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“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Chloe, the Tailored team and the band. They were honestly brilliant, everyone had such a great time and we had so many compliments on them. They were thoroughly enjoyed and the music was ace. They're super talented and we couldn't have asked for more.”

Sita & Max - Wedding, Fabrica, Brighton
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“Freshman Year were incredible! The sets they put together were perfect and their performance was top notch! They were very polite and pleasant to work with and performed our first dance exactly how we wanted it. We can’t recommend them enough, they were the highlight of our reception!”

Nick & Gaby - Wedding, Brinsop Court Manor House, Herefordshire
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“Our experience of using Tailored Entertainment and hiring Freshman Year as our band for our wedding was brilliant, very straight forward and easily accommodated. There were no issues with making changes and all queries were responded to in a timely manner. Terms were set out clearly and costs were also clear. The set itself was great with a good choice of songs that got our guests up and dancing along. We also loved that Freshman Year were able to adapt our first dance song to be acoustic even though that version doesn't exist so it was a nice touch. We didn't get to spend too much time with the band but the interaction we had was friendly and we'd definitely hire them again for an event in the future.”

Jade & Scott- Wedding, The Green Netherton, Cornwall
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“I don’t know where to start with this one; Freshman Year absolutely made our wedding day. They killed it from the first dance special request (this could not have been more perfect) and all night the music was completely spot on what we wanted. We both love a good party so getting the music for the evening right was a massive deal to us, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went down! So many of our guests commented on how amazing they were too and everybody had an absolute blast - the dance floor was filled with so much fun and laughter all night! What a lovely group of guys too. I can’t say thank you enough for helping us find the perfect band for our day, booking Freshman Year was definitely one of the best wedding decisions we made!”

Kimberley & Joshua - Wedding, East Quay, Kent
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“Freshman Year were amazing, professional, good sound and had the whole place rocking!! They played with real energy and had a good set list prepared. The dance floor was bouncing, there was even a mosh-pit and the groom was crowd surfing. Can you thank the band so much for making our festival themed wedding magical!”

Gareth & Kirsteen - Wedding, Sychpwll Centre, Llanymynech
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“The band were spectacular and absolutely made our night. Everyone commented to us about how good they were. Even my mum, who isn't a fan of pop-punk (which is why we booked Freshman Year) said they were amazing. We honestly can't thank them enough. So, so good.”

Aimee & Stephen - Wedding, Knowsley Suites Hotel, Liverpool
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“Freshman Year provided an amazing soundtrack to our wedding and everyone present had an absolutely fantastic time rocking out to their show. The guys sounded brilliant and played with real energy that got every one up on their feet. I would also like to say a huge thanks to the band for letting me play a song with them, it made the whole experience even more memorable for us and our guests. Thanks again, we loved every minute of it!”

Tash & Richard - Wedding, Kingdom, Kent
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“Freshman Year were absolutely fantastic. They have a clear passion for the music they play, and it came through in their performance. They read the room and responded to the crowd to keep everyone engaged and the party rocking. And they squeezed in as many of both the Bride and Groom's favourites as possible. I will 100% be personally recommending them to friends and family. They were even better live than they are on their promo videos, and were so friendly and professional. The greatest band in the world - not just a tribute.”

Lucy & Greg - Wedding, Sheepdrove Eco Centre, Berkshire
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“The band were absolutely fantastic. They were punctual, professional, and adapted to requirements of the venue that we had. They also just seemed like genuinely nice guys - really easy-going and friendly. Their cover of our first dance was beautiful and we had so many friends say that the set list made them feel that they had been transported back to their early teen years. I really appreciated that the band got a little moshpit going. The next morning I had no voice left because I had been screaming along to Rage Against the Machine and Nirvana… I would highly recommend this band to anyone who is still a little emo, pop-punk rocker at heart. If you think that the bland, repetitive line-up of Mumford & Sons / Ed Sheehan / John Legend at weddings is about as appealing as a wet sock, then Freshman Year might be right band for you. Any kind of sentimental crooning would’ve made me feel like I was an actor in a low budget rom-com, but headbanging to Blink 182 made me feel like myself on my wedding day. Thanks for giving us the soundtrack that allowed us to completely let go and lose ourselves in the moment - we had so much fun! Please pass along my gratitude to the guys!”

Emma & Joost - Wedding, Riversdale Lodge, Bourne End
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“Freshman Year were incredibly friendly and understanding, having our newborn at the wedding meant our timings didn't exactly go to plan - the guys were true professionals and didn't let this show. They sounded amazing and had a great stage presence, would highly recommend to anyone in love with punk rock!”

Ben - Wedding, The Fleece Inn, Evesham

Key Info

Freshman Year | Pop Punk Covers Band Hire, Hampshire
Based:
Southampton
Guide Price:
£1,280
Genre:
Line-Up:
  • Vocals/Guitar
  • Bass/BVs
  • Drums/BVs
Lead Vocals:
  • Male

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!

Will you perform our first dance?

Yes! As long as we have at least three weeks notice and it’s a song that fits in with our line up of instruments and vocals we’d be more than happy to!

How long do you take to set-up?

60 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. It’s normally a good idea to have us arrive when dinner and any speeches are finished. Once we’re set up we’ll need to do a quick soundcheck (at full volume) to make sure we sound the best we can in your venue.

What time do you play?

Our standard prices are for 2 hours of live music any time between 7pm and midnight. In our experience, playing a bit later makes for a fuller dance floor.

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?

Yes - we can perform a 1 x 60-minute acoustic trio set (acoustic guitar/vocal, bass, cajon) as an add-on, which is perfect for during drinks or dinner.

What is the difference between the ‘pre-mixed DJ service’ that comes with the standard package and the 'band member to DJ live' which is an optional extra?

The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 30 songs in advance for this) through the PA before and after their live sets. We do this at most events and it works great - the volume of the music would be the same as if you had a DJ.

If you upgrade to the live DJ service, you can still send over preferences in advance, but you will also have a band member selecting and mixing tracks live on the night, as well as taking requests. The DJ will be happy to make important announcements but they will not talk constantly over or between tracks (that's just not our style!). We also think it's important to say that the DJ won't have a separate DJ booth - they will set up in an appropriate space (ideally to the side of the stage) and the PA/lighting will be the same as what is being used by the band.

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 3-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Southampton. 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.

How much space do you require?

Ideally we require a minimum space of 2.5m (depth) x 5m (width) on a flat, even surface.

How much power do you require?

2 x 13-amp sockets are fine for our system.

Do I need to provide food/drinks?

The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members or a £15 pp rider buyout.

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.

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