The London Rifles

The London Rifles

  • Base Location:

    Brighton, Sussex
  • Guide Price:

    £1,300 + Travel
Guide Price includes Band + DJ Music

A big, proper indie rock band playing the very best songs from the genre. Accept no meagre imitations. The London Rifles are the real thing.

Style

Unfussy and stylish with a captivating rock star edge. With London Rifles, you’re booking your very own indie festival headliner.

Standard Package

  • Professional 4-piece indie-rock band with an awesome live show!
  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets
  • Brilliant repertoire of guaranteed dance floor fillers
  • 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

  • 60-minute roaming acoustic set - perfect for your drinks reception 
  • Band member to DJ live before and after live sets 
Amazing Band!! Very professional to deal with, on stage they have great energy! I highly recommend them!

Video

Audio

Repertoire

All The Small Things - Blink 182
Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down
Be My Girl - Jet
Beatles - Hey Jude
Bet You Look Good On D F - Arctic Monkeys
Bohemian Like You - Dandy Warhol’s
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
Dakota - Stereophonics
Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Dreaming Of You - The Coral
Drive My Car - Beatles
Hard To Handle - Black Crowes
Hate To Say I Told You So - Hives
Have Love Will Travel - The Sonics
Hold Back The River - James Bay
I’m A Believer - Monkees
In The Morning - Razorlight
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
Johnny G Goode - Chuck Berry
Kaiser Chief’s - I Predict A Riot
Kids - Mgmt
Last Night - Strokes
Lonely Boy - Black Keys
Mr Brightside - Killers
Naive - Kooks
Parklife - Blur
Place Your Hands - Reef
Primal Scream - Rocks
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Sit Down - James
Someday - Strokes
Song 2 - Blur
Summer Of 69 - Brian Adams
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynrd Skynrd
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
The Who - My Generation
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Twist And Shout - Beatles
Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
Valery - The Zutons
Vampire Weekend - A - Punk
Wonderwall - Oasis
You Really Got Me - Kinks

testimonials

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“Very professional band; they created a good atmosphere and were punctual. Other professional musicians attending the wedding were impressed by them as well which is a huge kudos!”

Rosie & Will - Wedding, Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke, Hampshire
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“The London Rifles were Brilliant! Thank You!!”

Hannah - Corporate Event, The Corinthian, London
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“Thank you for being so fantastic at our wedding! We will recommend you to all our friends!”

Kayleigh - Wedding, Pangdean Old Barn, East Sussex
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“This band was absolutely superb, they stole the show! Would highly recommend!”

Matt - Old Billingsgate, Corporate Event, London
  • Star
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“Amazing band!!!! We were so impressed all the way along. Communication was excellent and every question answered. They not only performed amazingly, they looked brilliant and were so friendly to all our guests. They made our event and it would have been nothing without them. I’m reluctant to pass this on to others as we’d love to use them again but we fear we will be unable to afford them when everyone finds out how good they are. Thanks again guys!!!!!”

Sophie - Private Party, Oxford
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“Amazing Band!! Very professional to deal with, on stage they have great energy! I highly recommend them!”

Steve - Braxted Park, Essex

Key Info

The London Rifles | Indie Covers Band Hire, South, UK
Based:
Sussex
Guide Price:
£1,300
Line-Up:
  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Lead Guitar/BVs
  • Guitar/Lead Vocals
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! Our repertoire covers classics from the '60s right up to current chart, 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 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 2x 60-minute live sets 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 1x 60-minute roaming acoustic set - perfect for getting the party atmosphere started at your drinks reception!

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 4-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Brighton. 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 three 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 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 in to 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.

Video

Audio

Repertoire

All The Small Things - Blink 182
Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down
Be My Girl - Jet
Beatles - Hey Jude
Bet You Look Good On D F - Arctic Monkeys
Bohemian Like You - Dandy Warhol’s
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
Dakota - Stereophonics
Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Dreaming Of You - The Coral
Drive My Car - Beatles
Hard To Handle - Black Crowes
Hate To Say I Told You So - Hives
Have Love Will Travel - The Sonics
Hold Back The River - James Bay
I’m A Believer - Monkees
In The Morning - Razorlight
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
Johnny G Goode - Chuck Berry
Kaiser Chief’s - I Predict A Riot
Kids - Mgmt
Last Night - Strokes
Lonely Boy - Black Keys
Mr Brightside - Killers
Naive - Kooks
Parklife - Blur
Place Your Hands - Reef
Primal Scream - Rocks
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Sit Down - James
Someday - Strokes
Song 2 - Blur
Summer Of 69 - Brian Adams
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynrd Skynrd
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
The Who - My Generation
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Twist And Shout - Beatles
Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
Valery - The Zutons
Vampire Weekend - A - Punk
Wonderwall - Oasis
You Really Got Me - Kinks

testimonials

  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Very professional band; they created a good atmosphere and were punctual. Other professional musicians attending the wedding were impressed by them as well which is a huge kudos!”

Rosie & Will - Wedding, Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“The London Rifles were Brilliant! Thank You!!”

Hannah - Corporate Event, The Corinthian, London
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Thank you for being so fantastic at our wedding! We will recommend you to all our friends!”

Kayleigh - Wedding, Pangdean Old Barn, East Sussex
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“This band was absolutely superb, they stole the show! Would highly recommend!”

Matt - Old Billingsgate, Corporate Event, London
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Amazing band!!!! We were so impressed all the way along. Communication was excellent and every question answered. They not only performed amazingly, they looked brilliant and were so friendly to all our guests. They made our event and it would have been nothing without them. I’m reluctant to pass this on to others as we’d love to use them again but we fear we will be unable to afford them when everyone finds out how good they are. Thanks again guys!!!!!”

Sophie - Private Party, Oxford
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Amazing Band!! Very professional to deal with, on stage they have great energy! I highly recommend them!”

Steve - Braxted Park, Essex

Key Info

The London Rifles | Indie Covers Band Hire, South, UK
Based:
Sussex
Guide Price:
£1,300
Line-Up:
  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Lead Guitar/BVs
  • Guitar/Lead Vocals
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! Our repertoire covers classics from the '60s right up to current chart, 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 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 2x 60-minute live sets 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 1x 60-minute roaming acoustic set - perfect for getting the party atmosphere started at your drinks reception!

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 4-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Brighton. 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 three 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 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 in to 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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