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If you want The BIGGEST Rock/Pop Tunes and the BEST musicians then KATB are the only band for your event. Excellence is our promise. ⭐️
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Three piece Covers/Original band from Hertfordshire . Kid At The Back offer bespoke sets for any venue or event. They bring with them 10 years of experience, professionalism and energy that guarantees your event will live long in the memory. The UK's greatest unsigned 3 piece are now available for your event/venue playing the music you love. If you require a band for your venue, wedding, party, in fact any event you can think of, Kid At the Back have it covered. With a funky brand of good time music, KATB will electrify the atmosphere at any event and transform a good night into an amazing one. The energy and sheer musicianship of KATB adds a unique feel and engages any audience so let us get up on stage so you can get down on the floor! Our repertoire is vast and and includes such artists as Michael Jackson, Jamiroqui, Coldplay, Reef, The Beatles, Jet, Stevie Wonder and many more. If you want something different, energetic and better than your average book Kid At The Back now and we will bring the festival experience to you. Kid At The Back formed in early 2003 in Hertfordshire as an original band. After meeting in 2002, Zac (vocals, guitar) and Matt (drums) spent six months writing and recording music before working with various Bass players to produce the distinctive Kid At The Back sound. 3 years was then spent gigging around the country where they shared the stage with such acts as Enter Shikari, The Subways and Fun Loving Criminals. Kid At The Back music was also heard worldwide with repeated airtime on British Forces Radio, Pirate FM and Absolute Radio and also provided the soundtrack for surfers and skaters on Channel Four’s Extreme Sports Show. Further success came after winning the UK Emergenza music festival in 2006 which in turn saw them whisked to perform at Germany’s Glastonbury equivalent, The Taubertal Festival. This led to further tours of the UK and the band recording debut single ‘Slide Away‘ in 2008. This success was marred in 2009 when the band were forced to split due to unforeseen circumstances but in 2011 The band reformed with the help of new Bass Player, Jim Harrison. Now in their thirties (their prime!!) the band have decided to take a different direction and are reaching a larger audience by playing a predominately Covers based set. This has meant bookings in many venues that would not have booked the band previously. This new approach has been a roaring success. The band now pride themselves as being one of the greatest covers acts in the UK whilst continuing to promote their original music as KATB

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Genres:
Pop rock, Britpop, Rock, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Indie, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop, Covers, Motown, Top 40, Soul, Acoustic, Funk
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Event types:
Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Wedding
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Kid At The Back's Song list

Songs for the Girls...
Shut Up & Dance- Walk The Moon
Proud Mary- Ike & Tina Turner
Valerie - The Zutons
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Laupa
Naive - The Kooks
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Backstreets Back - Backstreet Boys
Uptown Girl- Billy Joel
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson
Songs for the Boys...
Times Like These - Foo Fighters
Basket Case - Green Day
Wonderwall - Oasis
When The Sun Goes Down - Arctic Monkeys
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
Songs for the Oldies...
Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
Alright Now - Free
Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles
Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Songs To Dance To........
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Two Princes - Spin Doctors
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Space Cowboy - Jamiriquoi
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
Hush - Kula Shaker
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
I Feel Good - James Brown
Anthems To Sing To...
We Will Rock You - Queen
Seven Nation Army- White Stripes
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Place Your Hands - Reef
Parklife - Blur
Angels- Robbie Williams
Little Lion Man- Mumford & Sons
Dakota - Stereophonics
Champagne Supernova - Oasis
Highway To Hell - ACDC
Wonderwall - Oasis
First Dance Favourites........
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
The One- Kodaline
You and I- Tom Walker
Your Song - Elton John
I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mrazz
Lets Stay Together - Al Green
All Of Me - John Legend
Plus Many more Classic Hits from the 50's and 60's
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis
Twist 'N' Shout - The Beatles
Hey Joe- Jimi Hendrix
Daydream Believer- The Monkees
Hot To Handle - Otis Reading
Cross-town Traffic - Jimi Hendrix
Lady Madonna - The Beatles
My Generation - The Who
Come Together - The Beatles
Lola- The Kinks
Not Fade Away - Rolling Stones
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Suspicious Minds- Elvis Presley
Country Road- John Denver
I'm A Believer- The Monkees
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Hey Jude- The Beatles
Mustang Sally- Wilson Pickett
70's and 80's
Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams
American Pie - Don Mclean
Maggie Mae- Rod Stewart
Stuck In The Middle With You- Steelers Wheel
Rock 'n' Roll- Led Zeppelin
Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Queen
Baggy Trousers- Madness
Knock On Wood- Eddie Floyd
Rockin All Over The World- Status Quo
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Bad Moon Rising- Creedance Clearwater Revival
Long Train Running- The Doobie Brothers
Suspicious Minds - Elvis
Roxanne - The Police
Play That Funky Music- Average White Band
Message In A Bottle - The Police
Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
Rock 'N' Roll - Led Zeppelin
Live and Let Die - Paul McCartney
Every Breath You Take- The Police
Lets Dance- David Bowie
Somebody To Love- Queen
Sweet Caroline- Neil Diamond
90's to Present
Common People- Pulp
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Breakfast At Tiffany's- Deep Blue Something
Dancing in The Moonlight- Toploader
Save Tonight- Eagle Eyed Cherry
Sweet Child Of Mine- Guns 'n' Roses
Basket Case- Green Day
Hot to Handle- The Black Crows
Shes Electric- Oasis
All The Small Things- Blink 182
Five Colours In Her Hair- McFly
Come As You Are - Nirvana
Dont Look Back In Anger- Oasis
Lucky Man- The Verve
The Only One I Know - The Charlatans
I Am A Resurrection - Stone Roses
Naked - Reef
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Mrs Robinson - The Lemonheads
Yellow - Coldplay
Have A Nice Day- Stereophonics
Half The World Away- Oasis
Molly's Chambers - Kings Of Leon
Ruby- Kaiser Chiefs
Under The Bridge-
Plus Many More...........
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients love our full and energetic sound and are always amazed that we create such a big sound with just three musicians. We have so many positive comments on the quality of our performances and people often tell us that they would only expect to see a band of this standard at a big festival which is a lovely compliment.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Famous venues include the London Astoria, Hackney Empire, W14 Club, 100 Club Taubertal Festiva in Germany, Nozstock Festival etc but we have also played at countless venues of all shapes and sizes across the UK and Europe for weddings, corporate events, parties and festivals.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

The Beatles, Arctic Monkeys, Reef, Queen, Oasis, RHCP, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, Kaiser Chiefs, The Police, Stereophonics amongst many others

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

The Taubertal Festival, Rotterdam, Germany. This is a festival that attracts over 20,000 audience members - was a HUGE gig!

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 for your event. We do on occasion have to use replacement to cover holidays, illness etc but we do have pre-auditioned 'dep' musicians who slot into the band seamlessly so you wont notice any difference in quality.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line up is kept as a three piece as we find this the most versatile and enables us to play all venues from the smallest pubs to festival stages with a guarantee you will get the same sound. However, our versatility does mean we can offer an acoustic option for the increasingly popular 'Mumford & Sons' folk style in addition to our full electric sound.

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

A standard evening booking with us is for 120 minutes of live music anytime between 7pm and midnight with a 6pm arrival time for setup so we are very flexible to accommodate any changes in your timings within these parameters. If your timings change outside of these parameters then get in contact, we may be able to help but will depend on other commitments.

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

Yes, this is all part of the service. We will create a bespoke DJ playlist for you that will be played when the band are off stage. Just let us know your favourite tunes 7 days in advance and we will have them queued and ready to play on the night :)

How much time do you need to set up?

Our standard equipment setup takes approximately 60 minutes however if your venue has a sound limiter we may need to use specialist equipment such as an electric drum kit and this requires around 90 minutes to setup and sound check. Please ask your venue for sound limiter information prior to booking and we will give you more details on this option.

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

You are more than welcome to pick songs from the set list and we encourage it to some degree as it helps us get a feel for your tastes however after years of experience we do find it is always best to just let me know the kind of music that you and your guests like and let us build a set to suit, as this will give the performance a more natural feel.

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

Yes, all audio equipment and basic lights for the dance floor is included in every quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, although we can’t learn a complete new set as we wouldn’t have time to do that for every client but we will always learn a first dance and happy to do a few extras. Always feel free to ask as we may have played songs recently that are not listed.

Kid At The Back'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£1062.50
Up to 2 hours£1250
Up to 3 hours£1375
Packages
Drinks reception3 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception. Acoustic Sets performed with Acoustic Guitars, bass and Cajon Drum kit- Mumford & Sons Style. This has become a very popular addition especially for afternoon Champagne Wedding receptions
£950
Day/Night Wedding Package: ceremony + Drinks reception + Evening Party3 musicians
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min acoustic performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 60 min performances with the full electric band for your evening reception party.
£1500
Gigs Abroad- Europe3 musicians
This is a set price for performance fee only of 2x60 minute sets to include one night away from the UK. All other costs (Flights, Accommodation, Equipment Hire, Airport Transfers etc) are also to be covered by the client and are in addition to the performance fee
£1600

Add-ons

Solo Acoustic Set
+£275
Full Band Acoustic Set
+£600
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Kid At The Back's Reviews

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Ali B
25 days ago
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4.8 out of 5

Kid at the Back were good.. we were pleased with the band and the set. They arrived on time and were all really lovely guys. It was a shame that Zac couldn’t attend as we really did like his voice and not having him there was a shame so our only suggestion was that they should advertise themselves without him because it does change the experience. Recommended though x

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25 days ago

Hi Ali, Thank you very much for the 5 star review, we really enjoyed playing for you guys and are glad you were so pleased and recommend us. In our communication with you prior to booking we fully discussed the sensitive nature of Zac’s absence due to bereavement and as you had been provided videos of the band with Jim as our lead singer I hoped you would have been fully prepared of what to expect on the day. I would also like to add all clients are provided this information prior to booking. We have prepared material to replace Zac on the Encore website but due to the tragedy of his loss and the personal circumstances it has left him in has made us reluctant to do this before he is fully ready to made this life changing decision. We thank you again for the 5 star review and recommendation and really hope this explanation covers your comments. Best Wishes, Matt.

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Ruth D
1 month ago
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4.5 out of 5

I had the most amazing time last Saturday and this was due to the amazing Kids at the Back. They were simply amazing from start to finish. Jim and his fellow band members kept the whole party entertained! So many of my friends and family complimented around their amazing performances, engagement with the crowd and amazing mixture of songs. They catered for all the crowd! I cannot thank them enough … 100% will recommend them. Just superb! One of the best live bands we have ever experienced. So talented in every shape and form. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Love Ruth and John xx

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Katy A
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

Amazing band , booked for our wedding reception. Very communicative on lead up. Everyone loved them and they kept the party going. They handled everything so we didn’t need to worry about a thing, definitely recommend these guys !

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Alan P
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

These guys rock! Everyone at our wedding festival loved them and have requested their details. Puntual, accommodating and excellent musicians - we would highly recommend them.

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David W
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Hunstanton PE36 6BQ
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5 out of 5

Thanks Guys. You topped our wedding off perfectly. So Glad we booked you guys. Thank You Dana and David

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Freddie S
8 years ago

I just want to say thank you so much for coming out to Verbier, Switzerland to play at our wedding. You were absolutely awesome and played a fantastic selection of songs - the dance floor was packed for the whole evening. All of our guests commented on what a great band and how musically talented you were. It really made the evening. I'd also like to say thank you for learning Rock and Roll. As someone who plays music, I appreciate it might not have been the easiest song to pick up (especially if you have other gigs and requests going on at the same time). I was absolutely delighted when that signature drum beat started, and I'd highly recommend adding it to your permanent set list! You will definitely be our first port of call for any other occasion when we need a live band

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