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About Big Ship Alliance

#Unique authentic reggae band in the West Midlands. Guaranteed to bring the sunshine and vibe of the Caribbean to your event!

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Reggae band

Birmingham

Public liability insurance of £10 million

The Big Ship Alliance is a unique, authentic reggae band of eight experienced and professional musicians. In 2019, Ebony, a talented bass guitar player, and Asha, a skilled percussionist and vocalist, co-founded the band. We embarked on our musical journey from humble beginnings, culminating in our first electrifying gig on January 4, 2020, at The Heartlands Banqueting Suite in Birmingham. Our band is a testament to the power of diversity. Its members are of various ages and backgrounds, each bringing a wealth of reggae experience to the table. The Quality and experience of our musicians: The band members consist of musicians who have toured many parts of the world, including playing in the Sydney Opera House (Australia) with Pato Banton & The Reggae Revolution Band - touring with Apache Indian, Ranking Roger & The Beat, Musical Youth, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Steel Pulse, The Marley Family, Morgan Heritage, Aswad, Maxi Priest, Shaggy and many more. They have experience in various genres, including reggae, jazz, and soul. We are an energetic band with a charismatic frontman. Our show emanates a spirit of positivity, joy, and well-being, which touches the audience. We take pride in performing authentic reggae music. Besides, we work hard to ensure we give our best, thus creating that wow factor for our audience. We also perform original songs. We have performed at the following festivals and venues in the last year: Simmer Down Festival, Birmingham The MAC (Outdoor event) - Birmingham The Jam House, Birmingham The Robin2, Bilston The Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath, Bham The Lounge Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, Hockley Social Club, Birmingham Fletcher's Bar, Kings Heath, Bham Dulcie's Bar, Cannock Babar Cafe, Hereford Tickles Music Hall, Bradford The Button Factory, Birmingham The Night Owl, Birmingham The Bear Tavern, Bearwood Smethwick The Pavilions Social Club, Kingshurst, Birmingham

Big Ship Alliance

5 out of 5

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Big Ship Alliance 's Reviews

5 out of 5

I booked Big Ship Alliance for my 50th birthday. I made contact with Joel initially some months ago looking to book a reggae band for this occasion, Joel was absolutely fantastic throughout the whole booking process, communication was second to none and replied to any questions I had with a quick response. Closer to the date Ebony made contact with me to tie up any loose ends before the booking date. Again a nice easy process and all correspondence was courteous and polite. On the day of the booking their PA team arrived approximately half hour before the band and set up speakers and amps. They were also a really friendly team, very polite when they arrived and I felt at ease with all of them. Very knowledgeable team. The band then showed up and again I was greeted with smiles and hugs! Every single one of the band members were so polite and friendly, full of energy and enthusiasm for what they were doing. As the evening progressed all the band members got changed into their outfits and started their flawless performances. I was blown away by the music and skill in putting on such a great show, they sounded amazing and everyone who attended my birthday sent me messages and emails to say what a fantastic band they were. I have a 7 year old son who is autistic, they went way beyond to make him feel special, letting him have a little play on the drums and gave him a VIP pass. They really made his day too. Near the end of the evening they gave out some free T-shirts and I received a Happy birthday personalised mug, a T-shirt and a lovely picture of the band that I will treasure forever, I never wanted the evening to end and I felt like I had gained 8 extra family members. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Big Ship Alliance to perform at any event because they are worth their weight in Gold, you would not be disappointed. Beautiful reggae music, beautiful people, energetic, enthusiastic…what more could you want?! We loved them all and worth every penny and more. Thank you Big Ship Alliance, a birthday never to be forgotten x

5 out of 5

Highly recommended Joel and the band, very professional, attentive and above all very talented.

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Big Ship Alliance 's Song list

Calling (Freddie McGregor)

Africa (Freddie McGregor)

Pass The Cutchie (Mighty Diamonds)

Have Mercy (Mighty Diamonds)

Wine Of Violence (Freddie McGregor)

Need More Love (Freddie McGregor)

Hello Stranger (Big Ship Alliance - Featuring Robbie Levi)

Natty Dread Time(Big Ship Alliance Featuring Asha B)

To Be Poor Is A Crime(Freddie McGregor)

Loving Pauper (Freddie McGregor)

Jogging (Freddie McGregor)

Push Comes To Shove (Freddie McGregor)

Easy Like Sunday Morning ( Lionel Richie)

Born A Winner (Freddie McGregor)

Big Ship Sailing On The Ocean (Freddie McGregor)

Lock Down (Big Ship Alliance- Featuring Asha B)

Punky Reggae Party (Bob Marley)

Exodus (Bob Marley)

Bobby Babylon (Freddie McGregor)

Pressure Drop (Toots & The Maytals)

54 46 Was My Number (Toots & The Maytals)

That Girl (Freddie McGregor)

Just Don't Wanna Be Lonely (Freddie McGregor)

See It In You (Freddie McGregor)

Down By The River (Morgan Heritage)

If You Wanna Go (Freddie McGregor)

We're All In This Thing Together (O'Jays)

Let Him Try (Freddie McGregor)

Nice Time (Freddie McGregor)

People Get Ready (Curtis Mayfield)

Wings Of A Dove

Loving Jah

Prophecy - Medely

Just My Imagination (The Temptations)

I Do Love You (Janet Kay)

Walk Away From Love ( Bitty McLean)

Lord Give Me Strength (Luciano)

Now That We've Found Love (Third World)

I'm Not Ashamed (Culture)

So Many People (Freddie McGregor)

Tune In (Cocoa Tea)

Satta Massa Gana the Abyssinians

Waiting In Vain (Bob Marley)

Big Ship Alliance 's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£2250
Up to 2 hours	£2500
Up to 3 hours	£3125

Package8 musicians

A standard festival performance with a full eight-piece band

£1875

Co-operate Events8 musicians

The band will perform their highly energetic and professional reggae show in two 45-minute sets to entertain you. The performance includes our top-notch P—A sound engineer for a perfect show.

£3125

Theatre Shows8 musicians

Big Ship Alliance will bring their unique and authentic reggae tribute show to your theatre, thus enhancing your credibility as an all-inclusive venue where the audience can experience the journey of inspirational, infectious joy and well-being through reggae music. Please check out our profile. The P-A and sound engineer are included in our price.

£3750

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We are an energetic band with a charismatic frontman. Our show emanates a spirit of positivity, joy, and well-being, which touches the audience. We take pride in performing authentic reggae music. Besides, we work hard to ensure we give our best, thus creating that wow factor for our audience. We also perform original songs.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Freddie McGregor, Bob Marley, Toots & The Maytals, Third World

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

Simmer down Festival, Birmingham.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our lineup consists of Vocals (x2, including percussion), Guitar, Bass guitar, Keys, Drums, and backing vocals. Our eight-piece ensemble is crucial to our performance. However, for a seven-piece option, we can omit the backing vocalist.

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

We always strive to be flexible to help ensure your event runs smoothly. Please inform us if there are any changes to the timings leading up to the event.

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

Absolutely! This is a trendy option. For an additional fee, we can provide a DJ service via our PA system. Please refer to our add-ons.

How much time do you need to set up?

We typically arrive and set up 2 to 2.5 hours before the performance. Once our PA system is in place, we can offer a complimentary playlist service to create the right ambience and prepare your guests for our live performance!

Can you roam around while you perform?

Our singer usually performs with a wireless microphone and enjoys interacting with the crowd. The guitarist and bass guitarist also has wireless transmitters. So we can roam around while performing.

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

Our set lists are created from extensive experience to ensure guests dance fantastically. We're happy to discuss and find what works for your event.

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

Our quote includes all the equipment required for the show. We typically need enough space to comfortably accommodate the band during our performance.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We may not know if a song is not included in our song list. If there is a particular song you'd like us to learn, we are happy to do it for you. To account for rehearsal times, etc., there is a fee of £30 for this service.

Musicianship

Genres:

Reggae, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Tribute

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Types:

Reggae band, Festival band, Original artist

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, New Year's Eve, Birthday party, Theatre / Show, Corporate event, Private event, Charity event, Wedding

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