Wedding band
Smack the 80s
(5.0)Read all 8 reviews
Watch & Listen
1 of 1 video
band video
About Smack the 80s
Rated as one of the UK's most authentic 80s Covers band providing lively and entertaining hits for non stop dancing and fun.
3 of 16 photos
Wedding band
Bristol
Public liability insurance of £2 million
Performance details
We can perform outdoors
We have vehicles we can use to travel to gigs
Our equipment is PAT tested
We own a PA system
Musicianship
Genres:
1980s era music, Pop, Covers, Tribute, Electronic
See all genres
Types:
See all types
Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party
See all event types
Song list
A Little Respect
Cars
When Smokey Sings
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Faith
Flashdance
Just can't Get Enough
Kids in america
Material Girl
Footloose
Spin me round
Walk like an Egyptian
Walking on sunshine
We Close our Eyes
Pigbag
Love and Pride
Take on Me
Tanted Love
The Look of Love
A town called malice
All Cried Out
Another one Bites the Dust
Baggy Trousers
Celebration
Lets hear it for the Boys
Get Into the Groove
Girls Just Wanna have fun
Hot Stuff
Musics gonna get you
Beat It
The Heat is on
Doctor Doctor
Rio
Denis Denis
Sunday Girl
Diggin Your Scene
Don't Leave me this way
Don't You Forget About Me
Don't You Want Me
Easy Lover
Echo Beach
Enola Gay
Happy Birthday
Heaven is a place // Talkin' Italian
I can't go for that
I wish
Im so excited
I'm your man
Jump Jump
Last Xmas
Living on the Ceiling
Love Action
Love cats
Love shack
You take me up
Mel Mashup
Modern Love
Never can say goodbye
Never gonna give you up
New song
Purple Rain
Relax
2 Tribes
Rock Mashup with / without Mel
The Way you make me feel
To Cut a Long Story Short
True Faith
Mad World
Venus
Video Killed the Radio Star
Wake me Up
We will rock you
Don't stop me now
NON 80's
Mama Mia
Blame it on me
Can't Stop the F
Cosmic Girl/ M Jagger
How Long
Let me Entertain You
Movin' on Up
Parklife
Saw her standing
She's Electric
Spirit in the Sky
Uptown Funk
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
We create the sounds of the 80s very accurately , but probably they enjoy our energy...particularly from our professional front line singers who really know hoe to engage with an audience and have fun.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Hotels, Cruise Ships, Castles, Marquees, Clubs, Military Events...pretty much everywhere including for John Lewis playing in the Store at Christmas !!
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
All the 80s Stars
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Various festivals, and several 500 plus corporate functions
Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?
“We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We do have pre-audititioned '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 five piece line up is, Front line Male Vocals, Front Line Female Vocals, Keyboards/Guitar, Bass/ Saxophone, Drums.
4 Piece with only one front line vocalist.
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.
How much time do you need to set up?
“We usually arrive and start to set up about 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist / back ground music service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our 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?
“Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote. We usually require a MINIMUM of 20 ft wide by 12 ft deep space to perform”
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Sometimes we can depending on the song....if not we can provide the track for a Wedding First Dance choice or play in the interval music.
Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
5 musicians
Performance duration | Price | |
Up to 1 hour | £1200 | |
Up to 2 hours | £1200 | |
Up to 3 hours | £1500 |
Packages
Support Act and /or DJ4 musicians
Having been in the entertainment business for many years we have worked with some great support acts and DJs. If you would like us to recommend a complete evenings entertainment we can discuss this when we speak, and then quote an additional fee
£1
Add-ons
Skype Consultation
Free
Reviews
From customers:
Verified
Pete M, 1 year ago
Verified
Louise T, 1 year ago