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Rivals Kings
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About Rivals Kings
Rival Kings deliver dynamic energy and rich live sound, guaranteeing an unforgettable night on the dance floor.
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Gatwick
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Rivals Kings' Reviews
From Encore customers:
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Alice Y
21 days ago
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Olivia L
1 month ago
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Sam B
9 months ago
Reply from Rivals Kings
5 months ago
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Danni F
10 months ago
Reply from Rivals Kings
5 months ago
From other customers:
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Sarah H
28 days ago, for a Wedding in Rye TN31
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Chris B
29 days ago, for a Wedding in Broadbridge Heath
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10 gigs
Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore
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Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
2nd Anniversary
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Rivals Kings' Song list
All You Ever Wanted - Rag n Bone Man
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Angels - Robbie Williams
Are you Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Lenny Kravitz
Basket Case - Greenday
Better Together - Jack Jonson
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Blame It On Me - George Ezra
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Buck Rodger’s - Feeder
Can you Feel It - Jackson 5
Chelsea Dagger - Fratelli’s
Come Together - The Beatles
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Dakota - Stereophonics
Dancing in the moonlight - Toploader
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Don't Look Back into the Sun - The Libertines
Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa
Don’t You Want Me - The Human League
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Dreaming of You - The Coral
Everybody - Backstreet Boys
Friday I'm in Love - The Cure
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Hey Ya - Outkast
I feel Good - James Brown
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
I'm a Believer - The Monkees
Johnny B.Goode - Chuck Berry
Last Nite - The Strokes
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Little Respect - Erasure
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Lucky Man - The Verve
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
Mr.Brightside - The Killers
My Generation - The Who
Naïve - The Kooks
Park Life - Blur
Place Your Hands - Reef
Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
Sex on Fire - Kings Of Leon
Shut up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Song 2 - Blur
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Summer Of 69 - Brian Adams
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
The Bucket - Kings Of Leon
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
We Will Talk - Sam Fender
Wonderwall - Oasis
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
You and Me - The Wannadies
You're My Best Friend - Queen
2 Princes - Spin Doctors
500 miles - The Proclaimers
Christmas Songs
Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
Wham! - Last Christmas
Wizzard - Wish it could be Christmas everyday
All You Ever Wanted - Rag n Bone Man
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Angels - Robbie Williams
Are you Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Lenny Kravitz
Basket Case - Greenday
Better Together - Jack Jonson
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Blame It On Me - George Ezra
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Buck Rodger’s - Feeder
Can you Feel It - Jackson 5
Chelsea Dagger - Fratelli’s
Come Together - The Beatles
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Dakota - Stereophonics
Dancing in the moonlight - Toploader
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Don't Look Back into the Sun - The Libertines
Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa
Don’t You Want Me - The Human League
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Dreaming of You - The Coral
Everybody - Backstreet Boys
Friday I'm in Love - The Cure
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Hey Ya - Outkast
I feel Good - James Brown
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
I'm a Believer - The Monkees
Johnny B.Goode - Chuck Berry
Last Nite - The Strokes
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Little Respect - Erasure
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Lucky Man - The Verve
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
Mr.Brightside - The Killers
My Generation - The Who
Naïve - The Kooks
Park Life - Blur
Place Your Hands - Reef
Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
Sex on Fire - Kings Of Leon
Shut up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Song 2 - Blur
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Summer Of 69 - Brian Adams
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
The Bucket - Kings Of Leon
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
We Will Talk - Sam Fender
Wonderwall - Oasis
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
You and Me - The Wannadies
You're My Best Friend - Queen
2 Princes - Spin Doctors
500 miles - The Proclaimers
All You Ever Wanted - Rag n Bone Man
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Angels - Robbie Williams
Are you Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Lenny Kravitz
Basket Case - Greenday
Better Together - Jack Jonson
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Blame It On Me - George Ezra
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Buck Rodger’s - Feeder
Can you Feel It - Jackson 5
Chelsea Dagger - Fratelli’s
Come Together - The Beatles
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Dakota - Stereophonics
Dancing in the moonlight - Toploader
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Don't Look Back into the Sun - The Libertines
Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa
Don’t You Want Me - The Human League
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Dreaming of You - The Coral
Everybody - Backstreet Boys
Friday I'm in Love - The Cure
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Hey Ya - Outkast
I feel Good - James Brown
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
I'm a Believer - The Monkees
Johnny B.Goode - Chuck Berry
Last Nite - The Strokes
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Little Respect - Erasure
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Lucky Man - The Verve
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
Mr.Brightside - The Killers
My Generation - The Who
Naïve - The Kooks
Park Life - Blur
Place Your Hands - Reef
Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
Sex on Fire - Kings Of Leon
Shut up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Song 2 - Blur
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Summer Of 69 - Brian Adams
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
The Bucket - Kings Of Leon
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
We Will Talk - Sam Fender
Wonderwall - Oasis
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
You and Me - The Wannadies
You're My Best Friend - Queen
2 Princes - Spin Doctors
500 miles - The Proclaimers
Christmas Songs
Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
Wham! - Last Christmas
Wizzard - Wish it could be Christmas everyday
Rivals Kings' Prices
Last updated: 2026
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
4 musicians
| Duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £1250 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £1500 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £1750 |
Packages
Acoustic Duo - Drinks reception2 musicians2 hours
Get the full band energy in a compact duo. Soulful guitar and vocals meet the rhythmic heartbeat of the cajon—perfect for romantic moments or high-energy cocktail hours. Low footprint, high impact.
The "Acoustic Pulse" Duo Package.
- Lead Vocalist/Acoustic Guitarist and a dedicated Percussionist
- Background music via playlist during our short breaks
- The use of Pro-grade, compact PA or totally acoustic, the choice is yours.
£812.50
3 Piece band3 musicians2 hours
Big band energy on a small stage. We deliver explosive, guitar-driven sets of indie classics and golden oldies to keep your dance floor packed all night. High impact, low fuss
3 Piece band - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums Backing Vocals.
- 3 x 40 minute sets to finish by midnight.
- Professional PA system and Lighting.
- Includes First Dance song request (subject to band approval).
- Specially prepared playlists throughout the evening. We can use specific playlist provided by the client.
- Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event.
- PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance.
£1250
4 Piece Band4 musicians2 hours
The ultimate 4-piece experience.
With lead guitar added for a massive, multi-layered sound, we guarantee a packed dance floor and an unforgettable night.
From first chord to final encore, this is it.
3 x 40 minute sets to finish by midnight.
Includes First Dance song request (subject to band approval)
Professional PA system and Lighting
Specially prepared playlists throughout the evening
Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance
£1500
Add-ons
Arrive early set up
+£125
Stay late.
+£250
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Our clients most love our punctuality, professionalism and amazing sounding performances!
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
As a band, we have performed at private parties around the country. Individually as musicians we have performed in some amazing venues, including White Rock Theatre, Hastings, G-Live Guildford, Dublin Castle, Camden, The Hope and Ruin, Brighton
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
We have a great variety of influences between us. Everything from Duke Ellington, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen and Ed Sheeran.
Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?
Yes, we strive to make sure the line up is the same as you see in the videos. The lead singer will always be the same. We do have pre auditioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. 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?
4 Piece Band : Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drums.
3 Piece Band : Vocal, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drums.
2 Piece Band : Vocals, Rhythm Guitar and Cajon.
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 included in the price. We can provide our own pre mixed playlists, or if you would like you can send us your Spotify / Apple playlist and we can play that for you.
How much time do you need to set up?
We usually aim to arrive between 4.30pm - 5pm. This gives us enough time to set up and sound check before your guest arrive.
As soon as the PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help build the atmosphere and get you and your guests ready for the live performance.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and years of learning what works best to ensure you and your 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, All equipment is included in the quote.
This includes full PA system, instruments, microphones and lighting.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Yes, we are happy to learn a first dance for your special day! We just need 2 weeks before the event to learn it.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Acoustic, Funk, Disco, R&B, Covers, Rock, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop rock, Christmas
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Burns night, Charity event
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