People

My Top Pick:
We booked OJ's Soul Band, Beat Junkie and Noir Jazz Trio for our wedding and they were all incredible! We also had Soho: Soul Collective for a party and they were beyond sensational!

The 'Hidden Gem':
Light Years. They have such a great sound and a brilliant repertoire. I'm planning to book them for our next party!

I Hit The Dance Floor When...
Closer by Ne-Yo starts. I’m there with my best Dad dancing!

My Pro Tip:
Keep your bar and your band in the same room to keep the party together. Also, don't rush into the evening live sets - let the energy build naturally so the band hits just as everyone is ready to peak. If you want to get things moving earlier, add a roaming acoustic set. It’s great fun and sets up the evening perfectly.

Live:
First Gig: The Everly Brothers
Most Recent: Bruno Mars

My Top Pick:
Pulse. They cover everything from pop, rock, indie, funk, soul and dance classics, so they're the perfect mixed-genre band. If I have to choose one act that can keep everyone happy, it's them.

The 'Hidden Gem':
90s Mixtape. As someone who lived through the 90s the first time around, it's been great watching a whole new generation discover the music. The fact my teenagers know the words to songs I grew up with proves good music never goes out of style!

I Hit The Dance Floor When...
Mr Brightside comes on. At that point it's less a choice and more a legal obligation.

My Pro Tip:
The best events aren't remembered for the logistics; they're remembered for how they made people feel.

Live:
First Gig: Bros at the Bournemouth International Centre in 1989!
Most Recent: Biffy Clyro at the O2.

My Top Pick:
LFX - I love a bit of nineties, noughties and club classics!

The 'Hidden Gem':
Divebar Jukebox – country music is my guilty pleasure!

I Hit The Dance Floor When...
Man! I Feel Like A Woman! by Shania Twain comes on!

My Pro Tip:
Don’t start your live music until it gets dark. If it’s lovely weather everyone will congregate outside. Even in the summer, I wouldn’t be looking to start live music until 9PM at the earliest.

Live:
First Gig: Jessie J
Most Recent: Harry Styles

My Top Pick:
If I were to have a party I would have the band Pulse - they are such amazing guys and play music to cater for everyone!

The 'Hidden Gem':
I would say Electrolight! They have such fun vibes.

I Hit The Dance Floor When...
When anything 90s/00s plays!

My Pro Tip:
If you find a band you like, don't wait to enquire as you may miss out!

Live:
First Gig: Lily Allen
Most Recent: Caity Baser

My Top Pick:
LFX - they have that great mix of DJ, sax, and singers that gets everyone up!

The 'Hidden Gem':
Decade - they have a such high energy.

I Hit The Dance Floor When...
Tina Turner's 'Proud Mary' plays, or anything by Cher. Anything that makes a great karaoke song.

My Pro Tip:
Have a mix of genres in your playlist so the dance floor is always full!

Live:
First Gig: Ed Sheeran
Most Recent: Harry Styles: Together, Together Tour.

My Top Pick:
If I could re-do my wedding, I would have The Medley Makers (Roaming) for Cocktail Hour, OJ's Soul Band for Early Evening Reception, and ending the night with High School Reunion! I need to renew my vows immediately!!

The 'Hidden Gem':
Audioglow: The perfect choice if you want to skip the traditional wedding band setup and treat your guests to an incredible live DJ show that mixes classic dance anthems with modern floor filler bangers!

I Hit The Dance Floor When...
Year 3000 by Busted comes on! Absolute classic and my friends will request it especially for me because I just go wild!

My Pro Tip:
Trust your band’s expertise on the setlist, they are the absolute best in the business, and they know exactly how to read the room and pivot to keep your dance floor packed.

Live:
First Gig: The Spice Girls when I was 8, BEST DAY EVER!
Most Recent: The 1975

My Top Pick:
HYPR! They have all the best club anthems in their repitoire and there performance is incredible!

The 'Hidden Gem':
The Flyaways Collective. They're super versatile and have their own authentic sound.

I Hit The Dance Floor When...
S&M by Rihanna comes on!

My Pro Tip:
Think about what band your guests would like as well as yourselves!

Live:
First Gig: Kings of Leon at the Boardmasters festival. Was so good!
Most Recent: Sienna Spiro

My Top Pick:
LP Collective and OJ's Soul Band - They are great show bands and will have everyone on the dance floor. For daytime music I absolutely love Rob - Singer/Guitarist. He played at our wedding and he was amazing.

The 'Hidden Gem':
Just For Tonight and Light Years - both bands have such great vibes.

I Hit The Dance Floor When...
Any R&B song comes on.

My Pro Tip:
Don’t worry about trying to please everyone with your choice of band. Pick the one you love. If you’re having the best time, your guests will absolutely feed off that energy.

Live:
First Gig: Boyzone
Most Recent: Bruno Mars

My Top Pick:
Brass Monkeys Collective or OJ's Soul Band; something for everyone to groove to!

The 'Hidden Gem':
Honey, I Punk'd The Kids for reliving all my teenage emo years.

I Hit The Dance Floor When...
When Mr Worldwide himself, Pitbull, comes on.

My Pro Tip:
Nothing beats being sung down the aisle, it allows for a romantic personal touch that’s unforgettable.

Live:
First Gig: 5ive
Most Recent: 5ive: The reunion tour (what can I say...)

My Top Pick:
We have such a great selection to choose from, but I’d probably go for OJ’s Soul Band, Just For Tonight or Electric Kicks.

The 'Hidden Gem':
Indigo Heights

I Hit The Dance Floor When...
Under no circumstances.

My Pro Tip:
Use the booking team's expertise to help guide you to finding the right band for you!

Live:
First Gig: Ocean Colour Scene
Most Recent: The 24K Experience