The Hype

The Hype

Wedding & Function Bands
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FAQs

How much time do you need for set up & sound check?

We always play it safe by saying an hour, but we are always ready to start on time. 

We know timings can either run other or speed up during weddings, so we always make sure to work around you and your guests and keep constant check on when we are allowed to offload and set up. 

What are your standard performance times?

Standard performance times for us kick off at 8 o'clock when we announce you both onto the floor, some couples use that opportunity to cut the cake and get photographs before going into the first dance. 

We then play until around 9.30 where we introduce a 20 minute ceilidh to get your guests jiving, the ceilidh set is ended by some beautiful acoustic Scottish songs sung by our singer Andrew.

I'm not sure what my timings are going to be yet, is there any flexibility on the standard timings?

OF COURSE THERE IS!! It’s your wedding day!! We have done weddings where we start at 7 and finish at 11, or even 12 if you want an extra DJ hour! 

When you book with us our guitarist Kenny will always drop you a little hi and hello email and at that point if you’re unsure of anything in relation to timings he can always have a call with you and chat things over!

How long do you take for your break? Are you able to play background music during this time?

We take 30 minutes for the break and ALWAYS have background music playing! If the past couples have uses this time to play certain songs for the kids before they settle down for the night!

Can I pick the songs that you'll play on the night?

We have a very varied and diverse set list, and we always make sure we read the audience on the night. If there are any songs you really want which you see on our page then please let us know... also make sure to let us know if there's any songs which are a big NO NO! 

At the end of the day, it's your big night and we want you to have the best time!!

Will you learn our first dance if it's a song that you don't already know?

OF COURSE WE WILL!!! We will always offer to learn and perform your first dance live, it’s a huge part of the night that we want you to treasure forever! 

In the past we've had couples who wanted it played through the iPad instead because they want the original vocals and that's fine by us too. 

We also send a little video highlight reel of your night and your first dance too!

Can you take any requests on the night?

Of course we can take requests! If we know how to play it, we will play it! If it’s a that song we don't know we can always play the original through our PA for you. 

My venue has a 1am license, do you offer an extension to keep the night going until then?

OF COURSE we do! We can certainly play until 1am or we also offer a DJ set option which seems to be a popular because it covers the dance tracks we don't have in our set list and it’s a great opportunity for people wanting to come up and ask to hear a certain song they love. 

Also if any of the guests fancy a sing song we can easily get the backing track on the iPad for a bit of karaoke fun!

Do you offer any other add-on options?

We certainly do!! Apart from the DJ set we can also provide entertainment for your drink's reception during the day whilst you have your photographs taken. We can provide a 1 hour, 2-piece acoustic duo made up of Kenny, our guitarist, and David who covers the vocals - it feels like you’ve essentially got two different acts and gives great variety for your guests. 

We are the type of band where every member is capable of singing lead local, so you get unparalleled variation with us!

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

We bring everything!! From PA to lights to smoke machine (venue and fire alarm pending haha). In terms of our lighting, if you or any guests are prone to light sensitivity, please let us know and we can adjust our lights accordingly. 

What do you think your clients love most about your performances?

I think our clients love how diverse our set list is!! Imagine going to a concert and one minute you hear Franki Valli then after it straight into Metallica! We all love playing live and that can be seen when we are on stage with how we interact with the crowd. We can even rock up the slosh for you!! 

From previous weddings our clients have also commented on how they love the interaction, during the night you'll see our guitarist Kenny running onto the floor using his wireless guitar equipment to give you all a dance and solo right in front of your faces!! 

Also our clients have loved that they feel the set list takes them on a bit of a musical journey, given we play everything from Queen, to Elvis, to Metallica, to Ben E King!

Which artists are you most influenced by?

We are 5 musicians with such different musical backgrounds which makes the perfect mix for your wedding reception!! When you see us on the night you might hear a song and think "yeah they are heavily influenced by that" but that changes when we pull other genres out the bag!! 

Can you provide a ceilidh set? If so, could you give us more info about this - how long does it last, what instruments do you play, can you call the dances for our guests?

We certainly can provide a ceilidh set!! The standard ceilidh set lasts for 20 minutes but we have done a longer one! Only thing to bear in mind with a ceilidh is it can tire your guests out, so I'd say anything from 20-30 minutes is a healthy ceilidh!

We have two options for the ceilidh, we can provide a live ceilidh with booming drums and guitars!! Always goes a storm at weddings as it’s a bit different!!

Alternatively if you want a traditional sound we have some classic ceilidh tracks, which ever option you go for I guarantee you that your guests will be having the best time!! 


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