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The Rivals

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About The Rivals

The Rivals are a 4 piece band that go above and beyond ensure you get a truly unforgeable experience. 
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Gatwick
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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ABOUT US The band specialises in performing hits from over 60 years of Pop music that includes everything from end-of-the-night Rock & Indie Classics to Modern Pop. They offer much more than you might expect from a 4-piece band! Not only do they play the songs everyone wants to hear, but they also drop in the tunes that guests are afraid to ask for or don't think possible to perform when an all-male group starts to play. MEET THE BAND Ivano (vocals), Luca (guitar), Oliver (bass) & Russell (drums) have been playing in bands since their early teens and formed The Rivals. Since then the band have played across the UK for wedding parties, corporate clients and festival organisers. • SERVICES OFFERED We are a 4-piece live band, and we offer up to 2 hours of live music for any type of event. • WHERE CAN WE TRAVEL TO? We have played all across the UK, from Sterling to Southampton and everywhere in between. We are based in London / Surrey and the distance we have to travel will affect your quote, but we always offer competitive rates. • WHAT EQUIPMENT DO WE NEED? We have all our own, fully PAT-tested equipment, including PA, instruments. The only thing we need is two wall power sockets from which to run our extension cables. • CAN YOU LEARN SPECIFIC SONGS? Yes! We'll learn any song you want. Check out our song list. If you want us to play songs that aren't on there, just let us know. Make your request at least three weeks before your event and we will have your song ready for you. • DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE? Yes - we have full public liability insurance, covering all events and venues where we play. Take a look at our profile, listen to our videos and audio, and don't be shy to get in touch by clicking the "Check availability" or "Message" buttons. We look forward to hearing from you!

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The Rivals' Reviews

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Oliver P
6 months ago, for a Birthday party in Bath
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5 out of 5

Everyone said the evening was amazing with great music. Please pass on my gratitude to the other band members!

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David N
6 months ago, for a Birthday party in Tunbridge Wells TN3
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5 out of 5

You guys were INCREDIBLE! Everyone loved you

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The Rivals' Song list

Rival Kings Repertoire
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Better Together - Jack Jonson
We Will Talk - Sam Fender
All You Ever Wanted - Rag n Bone Man
Blame It On Me - George Ezra
Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons
I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons
Mr.Brightside - The Killers
Wonderwall - Oasis
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Last Nite - The Strokes
Dreaming of You - The Coral
I've Got a Woman - Ray Charles
Johnny B.Goode - Chuck Berry
Come Together - The Beatles
I feel Good - James Brown
Shut up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Little Respect - Erasure
Chelsea Dagger - Fratelli's
You can Call me Al - Paul Simon
You Make my Dreams - Hall and Oates
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sex on Fire - Kings Of Leon
The Bucket - Kings Of Leon
Dakota - Stereophonics
Satisfaction - Rolling StonesI
I'm a Believer - The Monkees
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Everybody - Backstreet Boys
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
No Diggity - Blackstreet
Hey Ya - Outkast
Kids - MGMT
Dancing in the moonlight - Toploader
Angels - Robbie Williams
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Naïve - The Kooks
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Don't Look Back into the Sun - The Libertines
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
Are you Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Basket Case - Greenday
Place Your Hands - Reef
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
You've Got the Love - Florence and the Machine
Feel So Close - Calvin Harris
Wild Cherry - Play that Funky Music
Faith - George Michael
Summer Of 69 - Brian Adams
Only Love - Ben Howard
2 Princes - Spin Doctors
Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa
Keep Your Head Up - Ben Howard

The Rivals' 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£1250
Up to 2 hours£1500
Up to 3 hours£2187.50
Packages
3 x 45 min4 musicians
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
£1487.50
2 x 60 min set4 musicians
2 x 60 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 Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance
£1487.50
Standard package4 musicians
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 Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance
£1487.50

Add-ons

Extra Song
+£75
DJ set between live band sets
+£125
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?

Our main line up is as follows : Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drums.

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 during the band breaks, we provide this for an additional £150

How much time do you need to set up?

We like to drive at the venue around 3 hours before the guests arrive. This gives us time to set the band equipment up and have a sound check before people arrive. We are also happy to provide playlists through our PA to get your guests ready to the live performance!

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 for your event.

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

All equipment is included in the quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you, providing enough time is given.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Acoustic, Funk, Disco, R&B, Covers, Rock, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop rock
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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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