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About Restart

Vintage themed band covering the Mod, Britpop, New wave and Punk eras from the 60s - 90s A guaranteed great night of nostalgia!
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Moffat
Public liability insurance of £1 million

A high energy live set with classic covers from The Who, The Kinks, Small Faces, Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Stereophonics, The Jam, The Clash, Buzzcocks, The Undertones, Madness and many more. Restart deliver every time with a phenomenal set list of classic hits covering the Mod, Britpop, New Wave and punk eras from the 60s to 00s. Take a trip down memory lane !

Restart's Reviews

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Phil (
1 year ago

Restart played an afternoon slot at Strummercamp festival and were just what the crowd needed. A set packed with classics got everyone singing and dancing. Already booked them again for 2024 !

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Mark (
2 years ago

Booked the lads to play in one of the venues as part of the Moecambe rides again scooter rally and they did not disappoint. A fantastic set. Got fantastic comments from all who attended. Thanks again boys!

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Restart's Song list

I can’t explain - The Who
Blitzkreig Bop- Ramones
Into the valley- The Skids
Pump it up - Elvis Costello
Janie Jones - The Clash
Substitute- The Who
All day and all night - The Kinks
The letter - Boxtops
Common People- Pulp
Cigarettes and alcohol- Oasis
Girls and boys- Blur
High heel sneakers - Cross Section
You really got me - The Kinks
Monkey Man - The Specials
I fought the law - The Clash
Turning Japanese- The Vapours
Ever fallen in love- Buzzcocks
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
Down in a tube station - The Jam
Some might say- Oasis
Do I love you (indeed i do) - Frank Wilson
Sit Down - James
Let's do rocksteady- Bodysnatchers
A town called Malice - The Jam
Dakota - Stereophonics
The Prince - Madness

Restart's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£625
Up to 2 hours£1000
Up to 3 hours£1875
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line up is…. Vocals & rhythm guitar Backing vocals & bass guitar Lead guitar Drums & 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 £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 hour 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?

Occasionally

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 have an amazing time and we cover all the genres we advertise. 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?

Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of approximately 5m by 5m space to perform

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We like to work from our well crafted pre arranged set list.
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Genres:
Britpop, Indie, Punk rock
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Birthday party
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