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About After Hours

The #1 party band in the South East! We've played 500+ events, Guarantee to have you dancing!!

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Wedding band

Essex

Public liability insurance of £10,000,000 million

Prepare for a night of non-stop dancing! Their repertoire spans from the rock & pop classics of the 1950s to today's chart-toppers. Think Bruno Mars, The Killers, Rhianna, Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, Stevie Wonder, Queen, and The Beatles – they've got it all! World-Class Experience: After Hours, talented band members have graced West End stages, toured the globe, shared the spotlight with famous artists, and even made appearances on TV and radio. As a group of musicians, we have significant experience playing professional functions and corporate entertainment. Our musicians have performed around the World in some of the top music venues and clients such as Wembley Arena, The O2, Westminster Central Hall, P&O Cruises, Intercontinental Hotels China, The Maldives, Thomson International Hotels, Cavern Club Liverpool, Ambassador Dublin, Vicar Street Dublin, Olympia Dublin and more. As musicians we have also performed live on prime time television and radio on numerous occasions. Looking for something unique? They offer various acoustic packages that cater to your musical preferences and to fill your day with music. Sound Limiter Friendly: They know how to keep the party going without breaking venue limits.

After Hours

5 out of 5

4 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

After Hours' Reviews

5 out of 5

The Band were incredible - Not only was communication super easy, they turned up on time, set themselves up with absolutely no fuss and got stuck straight in. They worked the crowd so well and totally made the event. They are so good, we'd definitely book them again for future events. After Hours are a Fun, professional and great sounding band! What are you waiting for, get them booked!

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16 days ago

Thank you Jonathan - we have thoroughly enjoyed working with you!

5 out of 5

We really cannot thank you and the band enough for how amazing you were, so many people still tell us it was one of their favourite parts of the day! We cannot thank After Hours enough! Sandra and the band made our wedding unforgettable by keeping the dance floor packed all night. They played an amazing mix of songs that appealed to guests of all ages, and their interactive games got everyone involved and having a blast. We first discovered After Hours at a festival and immediately knew we had to have them for our wedding. We highly recommend them! Sandra was incredibly helpful and responsive during the planning process, making everything so much easier. She offered great advice on scheduling and was extremely flexible with our timeline. They even learned our first dance song by Alicia Keys and customized it perfectly to match our choreography without any hassle. We can't wait to see them perform again! Thank you so much, Sian & Ben xx

5 out of 5

You guys were absolutely AMAZING!!! We could not have asked for a better evening; everyone had so much fun and did not want to stop dancing (in fact, the only complaint we had the next day was how much peoples' feet were hurting from all the dancing they had done)! We have heard nothing but praise about how good you were, and our guest have told us it was 'the best playlist I have ever heard', and we totally agree, so thank you!!! We will be highly recommending you to anyone and everyone we know, so hopefully we will see you again soon! Thank you again for making our evening reception perfect

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After Hours' Song list

50’s & 60’s

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry

Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - Frankie Valli

I Want you Back - Jackson 5

I Feel Good - James Brown

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Hey Jude - The Beatles

I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

Blue Sued Shoes - Elvis

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Come Together - The Beatles

Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis

Hound Dog - Elvis

My Girl - The Temptations

Shout - LuLu

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

70’s & 80’s

Mama Mia - ABBA

Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

September - Earth Wind & Fire

December 1963 (Oh What a Night) - Frankie Valli

Don't Stop Me Now - Queen

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

500 Miles - The Proclaimers

Ain't No Stopping Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Beat It - Micheal Jackson

Car Wash - Rose Royce

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Disco Inferno - Inferno

Don't Stop Believing - Journey

Gimmie Gimmee Gimmie - ABBA

Hot Stuff - Donna Summers

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

It's My Life - Bon Jovi

Lady Marmalade - Labella

Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

Long Trained Runnin' - The Doobie Brothers

Sign Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

The Best - Tina Turner

So Excited - Pointer Sisters

Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting - Elton John

Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves

We are Family - Sister Sledge

You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi

Zombie - The Cranberries

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

Take On Me - A Ha

All Night Long - Lionel Richie

90’s

Freed From Desire - Gala

Don’t Look Back in Anger - Oasis

Mysterious Girl - Peter Andre

Show Me Love - Robin S

Dakota - Stereophonics

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

What's Up - 4 Non Blondes

Insomnia - Faithless

Man I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain

Finally - Cee Cee Preston

Everybody - Backstreet Boys

I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry

Groove Is In The Heart - Dee-Lite

Rhythm is A Dance - Snap!

Rhythm of The Night - Debarge

Dreamer - Livin' Joy

00’s to Present

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

Shotgun - George Ezra

Shut Up & Dance - Walk The Moon

Seven Nation Army - White Strips

All About The Bass - Meghan Trainor

Cake By The Ocean - DNCE

She So Lovely - Scouting For Girls

Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Forget You - Cee Lo Green

Human - The Killers

Just Dance - Lady Ga Ga

Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Marz

Mercy - Duffy

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Poker Face - Lady Ga Ga

Price Tag - Jessie J

Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon

This Love - Maroon 5

Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran

We Found Love - Rihanna

Shivers - Ed Sheeran

Green Green Grass - George Ezra

Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran

Star Girl - Mcfly

Happy - Pharrell

Treasure - Bruno Marz

After Hours' 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	£1875
Up to 3 hours	£2500

Ceremony Music5 musicians1 hour 30 minutes

Our acoustic duo can provide music for the ceremony. Beautiful ballads, instrumental piano music. Jazz, love songs, pop ballads, bespoke versions of your favourite songs.

£375

Drinks reception5 musicians1 hour 30 minutes

An acoustic trio comprising of piano, vocals and guitar, providing some of your favourite easy listening songs - jazz, pop, ballads. We can also provide some more upbeat sing along songs if you guests would like to sing-along or dance with us.

£500

Full day package5 musicians6 hours

This full day package aims to meet all of your musical needs for your wedding day: - Acoustic duo for your ceremony (instrumental piano with vocals for 90 minutes) - Acoustic trio for your drinks reception (piano, acoustic guitar and vocals for 90 minutes) - Party band for your evening celebrations (5-piece party band for 2 hours) - iPad DJ service. Your requests added to an iPad playlist, played through our sound system before the evening party, during our break and for 1 hour after the band finishes. Available at this price for bookings in Essex/East London/North Kent/South Suffolk. Available in any location with additional travel expenses.

£2625

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients, without fail, tell us they love the energy that we bring to the party. Our singer and keyboard player are roaming musicians, with wireless equipment and are regularly seen mingling with your guests away from the stage whilst they are also performing. Our clients comment that they also love that our set is filled with "floor-fillers".

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed at some of the most beautiful wedding and corporate venues in the South East. Layer Marney Tower, Leez Priory, Westminster Central Hall and more. As our services are offered for a range of events, the range of venues is just as varied. We have all performed internationally too, notably performing in the Maldives for New Years Eve.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We love any artists that create music to fill dance floors. This includes music from the 60's and 70's right up to today. Artists such as The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Abba, Queen, Oasis, Backstreet Boys, Taylor Swift, Whitney Houston, Shania Twain, Robbie Williams, Bruno Mars, Chappel Roan, Scouting for Girls... I could go on for a while here :)

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

We have played at some exquisitely beautiful venues. However, an event that stands out to us is the national festival tour: "Foodies Festival" - a huge stage in front of a fantastic crowd. We loved bringing our party to that festival!

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

We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get. We do have pre-auditioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. Our singer has only missed one event in the last 3 years. 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 line-up is as follows: Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Drums. We also can add Saxophone and male vocals.

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 and we will be sure to adjust and work with you.

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.

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 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?

Yes. Our lighting system also comes with an optional haze machine. We also offer a confetti canon moment for an excellent photo opportunity with your guests.

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 weddings, your first dance is included in our quote. For other events, one request is free of change and there is a fee of £30 for extra songs to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, Pop, Funk, Top 40, Disco, Rock, Glam rock, Pop rock, Synth rock, Classic rock, 1980s era music, 1990s era music

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Types:

Wedding band, Disco & Funk band, Festival band, Function band, Pop band, Rock band, Soul & Motown band

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Event types:

Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Burns night, Cruise, Theatre / Show

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