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About 24 Karat Band

Essex's number-one wedding band! Perfect live music for any wedding, party, corporate event or venue, available all over the UK.

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Colchester

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Hello and welcome! We are 24 Karat, a professional 5-piece function and wedding band based in Colchester. We also cover Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, London, and Kent. We are the perfect live band for any wedding, party, corporate event, or venue. We have a wide-ranging repertoire spanning all decades and various music genres. You can expect to hear hits from The Killers, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Maroon 5, and many more. FULL 5-PIECE BAND Our experienced female vocals, guitar, bass, keys, and drums lineup delivers a rich, professional sound. ACOUSTIC UPGRADE Hire 24K for the day! Our acoustic duo is perfect for entertaining your guests before the full band takes the stage in the evening. DJ SERVICE We offer a DJ service operated by a band member between live sets. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE We have extensive experience with weddings and events and will strive to make your occasion truly special. Please check out our reviews to see what our many satisfied clients say about our service. Click the 'Check availability' or 'Message' button on our profile to get in touch, and we will be happy to provide you with a quote. If there are any additional services you require, or if you have any questions about any services we offer, please ask away, and we will do our absolute best to accommodate you!

24 Karat Band

5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

I couldn’t have asked for a better band for my 30th. I had so many compliments on the night and following day about how good the band were. They played all our favourite songs and made the night amazing! Thank you again xx

5 out of 5

Many many thanks to the brilliant 24 Karat who put on a fantastic evening of music at our Wedding Party. All genres of music covered in 2 sets of great dance music, along with some well timed impromptu moments. If you’re planning a party I can’t recommend them highly enough.

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24 Karat Band's Song list

The 2020s:

2 B Loved – Lizzo **

Anti Hero – Taylor Swift

Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran

Bed – RAYE

Die with a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars *

Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter

Flowers – Miley Cyrus

I Was Made For Lovin’ You – Yungblud

People Watching – Sam Fender

Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan

Seventeen Going Under – Sam Fender

Taste – Sabrina Carpenter

Worth It – RAYE

The 2010s:

22 – Taylor Swift

24K Magic – Bruno Mars **

Adore You – Harry Styles

Adventure of a Lifetime – Coldplay

Attention – Charlie Puth

Best Day Of My Life – American Authors

Blinding Lights – The Weeknd

Budapest – George Ezra

Cake By The Ocean – DNCE **

Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake

Can’t Feel My Face – The Weeknd

Castle On The Hill – Ed Sheeran

Cheap Thrills – Sia

Counting Stars – OneRepublic

Dance Monkey – Tones & I

Dance With Me Tonight – Olly Murs

Dancing On My Own – Calum Scott & Tiesto/Robyn

Diamonds – Rihanna

Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa

Feels – Calvin Harris, Pharrell, Katy Perry & Big Sean

Finesse – Bruno Mars ft Cardi B

Forget You – CeeLo Green

Get lucky- Daft Punk

Happy – Pharrell **

Ho Hey – The Lumineers

Hold Back The River – James Bay

Hold On, We’re Going Home – Drake

I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons

Juice – Lizzo **

Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars

Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F) – Katy Perry

Marry You – Bruno Mars

Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5

New Rules – Dua Lipa

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Price Tag – Jessie J

Pumped Up Kicks – Foster The People

Riptide – Vance Joy

Roar – Katy Perry

Rude – MAGIC!

Say Something – Justin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton

Shake It Off – Taylor Swift

Shape Of You – Ed Sheeran

Shotgun – George Ezra

Shut Up & Dance – Walk The Moon

Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi

Still Into You – Paramore

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Uptown Funk- Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars **

Wake Up – Avicii

Want To Want Me – Jason Derulo

What Do You Mean – Justin Bieber

Will We Talk – Sam Fender

XO – Beyoncé

The Noughties:

American Boy – Estelle ft. Kanye West

Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

Complicated – Avril Lavigne

Crazy- Gnarls Barkley

Dakota – Stereophonics

Electric Feel – MGMT

Have A Nice Day – Stereophonics *

Hey Ya – OutKast

I Believe in a Thing Called Love – The Darkness

I’m Outta Love – Anastacia

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

Love Story – Taylor Swift

Mercy – Duffy

Mr Brightside – Killers

Murder On The Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis-Bextor

My Immortal – Evanescence

Naive – The Kooks

Not That Kind – Anastacia

Rockstar – Nickelback

Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes

Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon

She’s So Lovely – Scouting For Girls

Somebody Told Me – Killers **

Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus

The Man Who Can’t Be Moved – The Script

The Middle – Jimmy Eat World

Umbrella – Rihanna

Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Yellow – Coldplay

You’ve Got the Love – Florence + The Machine

Halloween Songs:

Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr. **

Thriller – Michael Jackson **

Nineties:

All the Small Things – Blink-182

Angels – Robbie Williams *

Baby One More Time – Britney Spears

Believe – Cher

Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith *

Dreams – The Cranberries

Freed From Desire – Gala **

Genie In A Bottle – Christina Aguilera

Just A Girl – No Doubt **

Learn To Fly – Foo Fighters

Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin **

Man! I Feel Like A Woman! – Shania Twain

No Diggity – Blackstreet **

No Scrubs – TLC

Pony – Ginuwine **

Sing It Back – Moloko

Weak – Skunk Anansie

When You’re Gone – Bryan Adams & Melanie C *

Wonderwall – Oasis

Zombie – The Cranberries

Eighties:

500 Miles – The Proclaimers

9-5 – Dolly Parton

Ain’t Nobody – Rufus & Chaka Khan

All Night Long – Lionel Richie

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Careless Whisper – George Michael

Caribbean Queen – Billy Ocean **

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

Don’t You Want Me – The Human League

Easy Lover – Phil Collins **

Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac

Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor **

Footloose – Kenny Loggins

Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar

I Can’t Go For That – Hall & Oates

I Found Lovin’ – Fatback Band **

I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany

I’m Still Standing – Elton John

Jump – Van Halen

Let’s Go Crazy – Prince **

Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi *

Maniac – Michael Sembello

Never Too Much – Luther Vandross

Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now – Starship

P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson

Rush Hour – Jane Wiedlin

She Sells Sanctuary – The Cult * **

Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel

Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses *

Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves

Wanted Dead Or Alive – Bon Jovi *

You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall & Oates

Seventies:

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac *

Good Times – Chic

Jolene – Dolly Parton

Le Freak – Chic

Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry

Proud Mary – Tina Turner

September – Earth, Wind & Fire

Superstition – Stevie Wonder **

We Will Rock You – Queen **

Sixties:

I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

Twist & Shout – The Beatles

Fifties:

Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry

Christmas Songs:

All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

Last Christmas – Wham!

Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens **

Merry Xmas Everybody – Slade

24 Karat Band's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1250
Up to 2 hours	£1250
Up to 3 hours	£2500

Standard Party Band Package5 musicians2 hours

Please note: The price starts at £815 (if you are within a 40-minute drive from our location in Colchester; additional charges apply for further distances). Perfect for any private party! Not just for weddings, 24 Karat are the perfect band for any birthday party, corporate event or function. Included in one quote are the following services: • 5 pm (or later) arrival and setup • 2 x 1-hour sets of live music from our five-piece band • Professional lighting • Set playlists of background/party music when the band is not performing live • 12 am finish We can also offer the following upgrades at an additional cost: • DJ service • Choose the band’s setlist from our repertoire • Earlier than 5 pm arrival • Later than 12 am finish • Learn & perform additional songs not in the band’s repertoire

£815

Standard Wedding Band Package5 musicians2 hours

Please note: The price starts at £940 (if you are within a 40-minute drive from our location in Colchester; additional charges apply for further distances). Perfect for any wedding evening entertainment at a great price. For when you need a great band to send your guests home happy! The following services are all included in one quote. • 5 pm (or later) arrival and setup • 2 x 1-hour sets of live music from our five-piece band (can also be divided into 3 x 40-minute sets) • Learn & perform your first dance as a band (subject to terms) • Professional lighting • Set playlists of background/party music when the band is not performing live • 12 am finish We can also offer the following upgrades at an additional cost: • Earlier than 5 pm arrival & setup • Choose the band’s setlist from our repertoire • Learn & perform additional songs not in the band’s repertoire • Later than 12 am finish • DJ service operated by a member of the band

£1250

Premium Wedding Band Package5 musicians3 hours 30 minutes

Please note: The price starts at £1875 (if you are within a 40-minute drive from our location in Colchester; additional charges apply for further distances). Our complete wedding package. Hire 24K for the whole day! Featuring chilled-out acoustic sets during the day and the whole band in the evening, why not make your wedding truly memorable? All of the following services are included in one quote. • Early arrival and setup of our PA system • Acoustic sets during your wedding breakfast, drinks or canapes • Microphones for your speeches • Announcements • 2 x 1-hour sets of live music from our five-piece band (can also be divided into 3 x 40-minute sets) • Learn & perform your first dance as a band (subject to terms) • Choose up to 6 songs from the band's repertoire • Professional lighting • Set playlists of background/party music when the band is not performing live • 12 am finish We can also offer the following upgrades at an additional cost: • Later than 12 am finish • Full band early arrival and setup • Learn & perform additional songs not in the band’s repertoire • Choose all of the band & acoustic duo's setlists from our repertoire • DJ Service operated by a member of the band

£2500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients have commented on our energetic performances, stage presence, ability to engage with a crowd, and technical proficiency. They love our diverse song choices and are impressed with our professional, polished setlist.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed at numerous wedding venues across East Anglia. We have also performed events at Colchester Zoo, Wrabfest Festival, and Colchester Castle Park.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Rihanna.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Colchester Zoo - Halloween Trail Of Terror!

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

We strive to ensure that the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We have pre-auditioned 'dep' musicians available if a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band, our reputation means everything, so you can be confident that all of our players are of a very high level.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our main lineup is a five-piece party band with vocals, guitar, bass, drums and keys. We also have an acoustic guitar and vocals duo, perfect for background music during wedding breakfasts or drinks.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We aim to be as flexible as possible. Please let us know if you require alternate timings, and we will be happy to discuss this with you.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

When we are not playing live, we will always play music through our PA system. We can also provide a DJ service at an additional cost. For details on the differences between these two services, please see our Pricing.

How much time do you need to set up?

We need 1.5 to 2 hours to set up and sound check our equipment. As soon as our PA is set up, we start the background music, set the atmosphere, and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Clients who book our Premium Wedding Band package have this option included in the quote. We can provide this service for an additional cost in our Standard Party & Wedding Band packages.

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

Our PA & lighting is included in your quote. We require a minimum of 5 x 3 metres to perform.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We are happy to learn and perform your first dance for any wedding we are booked to perform at for no additional cost. If you would like us to learn and perform any additional songs not featured in our repertoire, this will incur extra charges to factor in rehearsal costs.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Soul, Funk, Rock

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Types:

Party band, Cover band, Function band, Wedding band, Pop band

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Event types:

Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party

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