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A&C Music

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About A&C Music

A&C Music are an acoustic duo who specialize in live music entertainment for a variety of events and parties.
Acoustic duo
Manchester
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A & C Music are a Manchester-based acoustic duo act specialising in performing at weddings, parties, corporate functions and festivals. The band use Acoustic guitars and add percussion by using either guitar loops or a Cajon which help the band achieve a full sound rivalling that of a full 4/5 piece band. This versatility makes the band perfect for laid back affairs like wedding receptions as well as parties which require plenty of energy. The Duo have an extensive repertoire of popular covers (some less predictable than others) but nonetheless guaranteed to get everyone at the function singing and dancing. However, the band are more than willing to take requests.The band can also provide their own PA system as well as providing a Laptop DJ service. The members have impressive credentials. Andy has a BA (Hons) in Music and a Masters degree in audio production. He has also played guitar on BBC Introducing Leeds for Chloebeth Hamer, as well as being featured on local radio stations with bands. Charlie teaches groups of people of all ages how to play multiple instruments as well as how to play in a band. Both members have a history of playing shows across the country and being featured on radio stations.

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This act has been working with Encore for over 4 years
5 gigs
Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
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Genres:
Pop, Acoustic, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Ambient pop, Covers, Vintage, Funk rock, Folk, Folk rock, Blues, Jazz
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Church service
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A&C Music's Song list

Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Amazed - Lonestar
A-Team - Ed Sheeran
Back For Good - Take That
Believe - Cher
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
California - Phantom Planet
Can't Stop - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
Come Together - The Beatles
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Everybody - Backstreet Boys
Everybody Wants to Rule The World - Tears for Fears
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Faith - George Michael
Fans - Kings of Leon
Have A Nice Day - Stereophonics
Hey Ya - Outkast
Ho Hey - The Lumineers
How To Save A Life - The Fray
Hypersonic Missiles - Sam Fender
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden
I'm Not Okay - My Chemical Romance
In Too Deep - Sum 41
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
Keep on Moving - Five
Kiss - Prince
Live Forever - Oasis
Mr. Bright Side - Killers
Naive - The Kooks
Never Gonna' Give You Up - Rick Astley
Pure Shores - All Saints
Reptilia - The Strokes
Rocketman - Elton John
Seventeen Going Under- Sam Fender
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
Shadow of The Day - Linkin Park
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
She Is Love - Oasis
She's Electric - Oasis
Shotgun - George Ezra
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Sit Down - James
Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
Songbird - Oasis
Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Take On Me - Aha
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
The Cave - Mumford and Sons
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
The Scientist - Coldplay
There She Goes - The La's
Time of Your Life - Green Day
Umbrella - Rihanna
Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Waterfall - The Stone Roses
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
When The Sun Goes Down - Arctic Monkeys
Wonderwall - Oasis
You're Not 19 Forever - The Courteeners
You Got The Love - Florence & The Machine
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients seem to love our choice in set list as we like to put our own flavour on each song we play. Our song choices aren't generic and are a breath of fresh air to our clients. Our performances get everyone singing along and dancing.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed at various venues predominantly in the north west. These include: - Riva, Hale - Madam Genevas, Wigan - Kersal Rugby Club, Timperley - Tavern on the Green, Altrincham - Wellington Road High School, Timperley - Club Academy, Manchester - Altrincham Market Some of these venues, we have played multiple times.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

- The 1975 - Oasis - Coldplay - OneRepublic - The Fray - James - The Kooks - Ed Sheeran - The Smiths - Aha - Muse - The Cure - Sum 41 - Blink 182 - Arctic Monkeys - Queen

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

Our highest profile gig is a tough one to choose as they have all been high profile in various ways. We would argue that our gig at Altrincham Market was our highest profile, as it was in the town centre and had hundreds of people watching.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows, vocals, guitar and percussion.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £200.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes - we either perform acoustically or with cables attached to our instruments so we can move around freely.

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

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

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

Only the PA is included in our pricing, if you want us to add a lighting show into the performance let us know and we will adjust the quote accordingly.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

A&C Music's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£750
Up to 3 hours£1000
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£200
Drinks reception2 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£600
Drinks Reception & Evening2 musicians
1 x 45 minute set at your drinks reception 2 x 45 minute set in the evening
£1000
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Evening2 musicians
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 1 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances in the evening.
£1200

Add-ons

Song Request
+£30
First Dance Recording
+£100
Early Arrival
+£125
Spotify DJ Service
+£200
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A&C Music's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Dylan A
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Very good very helpful and everyone loved them

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Frances M
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

I highly recommend A&C Music! Such amazing performers, really friendly and professional! Playing all our favourites, they really made our night! My guests absolutely loved them! I would not hesitate to book them again!

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Sophie B
2 years ago
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Would highly recommend these guys! Really happy from organising to the performance. Couldn’t fault them, we had the best time dancing and attempting to sing along. Music was spot on and they were both really friendly and everyone loved it. Great music, great people and would 100% make any event. Thank you so much again! Sophie and the rest of the Henfest :)

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Ria R
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

The lads made my evening! We had to change our plans for the night due to the rain and the team were able to adapt to our needs. The song list and their singing was phenomenal. Really personable and friendly guys. I will definitely book them again :)

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Lucy H
10 days ago, for a Wedding in WA6 7NP
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What can I say other than these guys are absolutely amazing and made our wedding day so perfect, they made our day so special. They played our reception drinks, our first dance, an evening set and Wow did they get the party started! All our guest couldn't compliment them enough, even the venue owner couldn't believe how great these guys where. Their version of our first dance song was the best I've ever heard, I loved it so much. I'll be forever grateful that these guys played at our wedding! If you want a duo to get the party started or for relaxed reception drinks, these are your guys! Thanks again, Lucy & Dan x

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Laura M
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Leek Rd
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Andy & Charlie performed at our wedding a few weeks ago and these guys were brilliant and kept the guests entertained throughout. We saw them play a gig in a bar before hand and the way they got the audience going, we knew they would be a great fit - and they were! Nothing was too much for Andy & Charlie and their repertoire was great! They learnt various songs for our ceremony and they worked well with the DJ to make sure our first dance was just how we wanted it. Would definitely recommend them and can’t wait to go see them do a gig in the future!

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