I need at least 120 minutes from start to finish. This includes loading all equipment into the space, setting up and sound check. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, myself and my sound engineer 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, with the standard set option being 45 minutes.
How long do you play for?
Currently the standard set is 45 minutes, but we also have 20 minute, 60 minute and 90 minute options to suit any need. In the evening I can 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. There are no gaps whilst I switch from the live set to the DJ set - the transition is seamless, so no one leaves the dance floor!
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
Yes – all included in the price. The PA provided with Ultimatum is a state-of-the-art 'L Acoustics’ PA system, and the lighting system is synchronised with the music! L Acoustics are as good as it gets for PA systems, ensuring your guests are hearing the highest possible quality of live music achievable (it’ll keep the audiophiles happy!). You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.
Because of the highly specialist nature of the show, Ben can provide one special request free of charge. The rest of ULTIMATUM will consist of an exquisite selection of the best of the best and currently features such songs as...
American Boy - Estelle
Bad Guy - Billie Eilish
Can’t Feel My Face - The Weeknd
Circles - Post Malone
Dance Monkey - Tones and I
Don’t Start Now - Dua Lipa
Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz
Feel It Still - Portugal the Man
Feels - Calvin Harris
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Havana - Camila Cabello
Hey Ya - Outcast
I Don’t Care - Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
I Took a Pill In Ibiza - Mike Posner
In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins
Lady Hear Me Tonight - Modjo
Loose Yourself to Dance - Daft Punk
Millionaire - Kelis
Music Sounds Better - Stardust
Nothing Breaks Like A Heart - Miley Cyrus
One Dance - Drake
One Kiss - Dua Lipa
One More Time - Daft Punk
Praise You - Fatboy Slim
Red Alert - Basement Jaxx)
Say Something - Justin Timberlake
Shake it Off - Taylor Swift
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Sing it Back - Moloko
The Less I Know The Better - Tame Impala
Therefore I Am - Billie Eilish
Waiting All Night - Rudimental
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
The Ultimatum Experience - Your Song!
A brand new original song written with you, for any occasion.
Have you even wondered what it’s like to have a song written about YOU? Now’s your chance to find out! Whether it’s your first dance, or just a song to celebrate the occasion, Ultimatum creator Ben will guide you through the process right up until performance day.
We’ll begin with a 10 minute telephone consultation, for Ben to get to know you and understand what you’d like your song to be about. Don’t worry - you can do as much or as little work on the lyrics as you wish, all you need to do is tell Ben a little about yourself, and he’ll take care of the rest.
You will then receive a first draft of the song two weeks later, after which you can guide Ben if you would like anything changing. Your final version will arrive shortly after, and we’re ready to blow your guests away with your own bespoke song!