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About Firestar

Top quality party and function band based in the South of England. Guaranteed to keep the dancefloor busy all night!
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Salisbury
Public liability insurance of £10 million

We are based in the south of England, consisting of 5 vastly experienced musicians, with a wealth of industry knowledge, more years than we care to remember! Our ethos is to get people onto the dancefloor and keep them there all night with a wide range of pop hits. We use professional quality sound and lighting equipment to give you the best show we can and make the dancefloor a key part of the evening. Firestar offers 2 quality live sets (each of between 60-90 minutes) to suit your requirements playing energetic hits from the last 5 decades. We also offer complimentary interval music if required (before and after our live sets) as an alternative to a DJ. This can be our playlists, or we can play yours from a phone, I-Pad or similar. As musicians, we all come from very different backgrounds: Our amazing vocalist Charlene, has been fronting function bands for years, and has worked with our drummer, Trev for the last 15!! Trev uses a completely electric kit which means he can access a realistic sound for any song (our set list proves his diversity). Chris is your bassist, joining Trev in the rhythm section; originally a classically trained cellist, and playing his instrument for 25 years in funk / soul and rock bands. James Hamer plays guitar and backing vocals, a successful recording artist and trained at the Berklee College of Music in the US. Our line-up is completed by Jon, a natural pianist and keyboard player, his amazing keyboards produce incredible sounds and are a vital part of the Firestar sound. We absolutely love going out and entertaining people and we love the variety of gigs we play. Whether its a birthday party, wedding or corporate event we will work with your extensively in the run-up to ensure we understand what you audience would enjoy, and tailor our set list to suit.

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Firestar's Reviews

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Linda B
2 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in High Post
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5 out of 5

Great band - played some fabulous music to keep the dance floor full all night. Highly recommend booking them for your celebration. Communication with Trevor was first class too

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Eleanor E
3 months ago, for a Birthday party in Stewards Bungalow
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5 out of 5

Just wanted to say thanks again for last night. Everyone was saying how well you played, you certainly got us all up dancing which was just what I was hoping for. Glad to hear you all enjoyed it too.

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Firestar's Song list

Sample List 2024
2010 to date
CAKE BY THE OCEAN - DNCE
SHUT UP AND DANCE - Walk the Moon
LEVITATING - Dua Lipa
UPTOWN FUNK - Bruno Mars / Mark Ronson
MOVES LIKE JAGGER - Maroon 5
JUICE - Lizzo
BAD ROMANCE - Lady Gaga
2000's
BOHEMIAN LIKE YOU - Dandy Warhols
WOMANIZER - Britney Spears
TEARS DRY ON THEIR OWN - Amy Winehouse
MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE - Adele
DROPS OF JUPITER (TELL ME) - Train
90's
IT’S MY LIFE - No Doubt
YOU OUGHTA KNOW - Alanis Morrissette
ARE YOU GONNA GO MY WAY - Lenny Kravitz
KISS - Prince
SOMETHING GOT ME STARTED - Simply Red
80's
NEVER TOO MUCH - Luther Vandross
THRILLER - Michael Jackson
KILLER - Adamski/Seal
BILLIE JEAN - Michael Jackson
LET’S DANCE - David Bowie
EASY LOVER - Phil Collins
GROOVE IS IN THE HEART - Deee Lite
SUMMER OF ‘69 - Bryan Adams
DON’T YOU (FORGET ABOUT ME) - Simple Minds
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ - Journey
DON’T DREAM IT’S OVER - Crowded House
NEED YOU TONIGHT - INXS
ALL NIGHT LONG - Lionel Richie
70's
LE FREAK - Chic
ALL RIGHT NOW - Free
WE ARE FAMILY - Sister Sledge
SWEET HOME ALABAMA - Lynryd Skynyrd
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC - Wild Cherry
60's
MUSTANG SALLY - Wilson Pickett

Firestar's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1062.50
Up to 2 hours£1062.50
Up to 3 hours£1062.50
Packages
Party5 musicians
2 x 1 hour sets dancefloor lighting recorded disco music using PA
£1062.50
Anniversary5 musicians
2 x 1 hour sets dancefloor lighting recorded disco music using PA
£1187.50
Wedding5 musicians
2 x 1 hour sets dancefloor lighting recorded disco music using PA
£1375

Add-ons

DJ set
+£250
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients often remark on Charlene's amazing vocals, she has such a huge range, and the overall tightness of the band. The band rehearses regularly and that shows in our performances, We strive to keep people on the dancefloor all night, and have the best night they can!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Recently, the band has performed at numerous venues for parties, weddings, balls and corporate events including Salisbury Guildhall, Salisbury City Hall, Audleys Wood hotel, Royal Winchester Golf Club, Norton Park hotel, Southampton FC and Aldershot Army Barracks.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Too many to mention: certainly all genres are covered!

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

With our current line up, we have recently played at a Charity Fundraising ball at Salisbury Guildhall which would probably be most high profile. In fact, we've just been booked to play again in 2024.

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

Absolutely. In the hugely unlikely event that any of our musicians cannot make the gig, we have accomplished "dep" musicians available to step in.

Do you have different line-up options?

No. In order to be the most polished and well rehearsed we can be: we operate with 5 musicians: vocals, bass, guitar, drums and keyboards.

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

We can accommodate most changes in timings, just let us know and we will do everything we can to meet your expectations

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

Yes, this is free of charge and a very popular option. Most people who book us like our choice of playlists although if you have particularly lists, we can play those too from your device

How much time do you need to set up?

We would like 2-3 hours to set up and sound check so you get the best experience for your event. Nobody likes rushing important events so we prefer to take our time in creating the best sound we can. But we can be adaptable and if things are time critical, we can work with smaller timeframes

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 best for your event. ”

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

Yes. The price we quote is the only price you'll need to pay. There's no hidden extras.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Within reason. We would normally be happy to learn 1 "bespoke" piece (such as your first dance) - as long as it would fit in with the rest of our set. Any further additions may require us to adjust the quote but can be discussed.
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Genres:
Pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, R&B, Motown, Top 40, Soul, Tribute, Vintage, Americana, Rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Classic rock, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1970s era music, Pop rock, Synth rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Birthday party, Theatre / Show, Concert, Corporate event, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Burns night, Recording session, Charity event
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