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The Bants
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Phil Richards Lounge/Background/Ambience Show Reel 2018
About The Bants
Professional wedding and function band performing both modern musical goodness and old classics! Probably the best band in the universe.
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Wedding band
Hull
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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The Bants' Reviews
From customers:
BH
Beth H
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Church Hill
SE
Sarah E
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Willerby
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6th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years
The Bants' Song list
Our repertoire updates frequently.
If there’s a particular song you’re
looking for, please get in touch
as we may have recently learnt it.
Please note, we changed our lineup in 2022 (see video filmed at Barn at Willerby) and as such this list is a work in progress, please enquire if you’re looking for a particular song.
We are also able to learn requests
with some packages.
Or for an additional fee.
ACDC - Back in Black
ACDC - Highway to Hell
Aerosmith - Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing
Aerosmith - Dude Looks Like a Lady
Aerosmith - Walk This Way
Aha - Take on Me
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet That You Look Good on the Dancefloor
Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum
Avicii - Hey Brother
Avicii - Wake Me Up
Backstreet Boys - Everybody
Bastille - Pompeii
Bee Gees - Stayin’ Alive
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Billy Idol - White Wedding
Black Eyed Peas - Let’s Get It Started
Blink 182 - All the Small Things
Blur - Park Life
Bon Jovi - Livin’ on a Prayer
Bruno Mars - Runaway Baby
Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
Bryan Adams - Summer of ‘69
Bryan Ferry - Let’s Stick Together
Busted - Year 3000
Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
Chainsmokers - Closer
Cher - Believe
Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
Coldplay - I Want Something Just Like This
Coldplay - Yellow
Daft Punk - Get Lucky
Duran Duran - Rio
Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill
Ed Sheeran - Galway Girl
Ed Sheeran - Perfect
Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
Erasure - A Little Respect
Eric Clapton - Layla
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Fountains of Wayne - Stacey’s Mom
George Ezra - Blame It on Me
George Ezra - Budapest
George Ezra - Paradise
George Ezra - Shotgun
Guns n Roses - Sweet Child o’ Mine
Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
Jackie Wilson - Higher and Higher
Jackson 5 - Blame it on the Boogie
James - Sit Down
James Bay - Hold Back the River
Jamiroquai - Cosmic Girl
Jason Mraz - I’m Yours
Jessi J - Pricetag
Jimmy Eat World - The Middle
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - I Love Rock and Roll
Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
John Denver - Country Roads
Journey - Don’t Stop Believing
Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean
Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River
Justin Timberlake - Like I Love You
Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire
Kings of Leon - Someone Like You
Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk
Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
Maroon 5 - This Love
Marvin Gaye - Heard it Through the Grapevine
Metallica - Enter Sandman
Michael Jackson - Beat It
Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
Mumford and Sons - I Will Wait
Mumford and Sons - Little Lion Man
Muse - Starlight
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Oasis - Champagne Supernova
Oasis - Don’t Look Back in Anger
Oasis - She’s Electric
Oasis - Wonderwall
One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful
Owl City - Fireflies
Paolo Nutini - New Shoes
Peter Andre - Mysterious Girl
Pharrell Williams - Happy
Pink - Raise Your Glass
Prince - Kiss
Pulp - Disco 2000
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen - I Want to Break Free
Queen - We Are the Champions
Radiohead - Creep
Rag n Bone Man - Human
Rainbow - Since You Been Gone
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Can’t Stop
Rihanna - We Found Love
Robbie Williams - Angels
Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama
Smokey Robinson - Tracks of My Tears
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Stealers Wheel - Stuck in the Middle With You
Stereophonics - Dakota
Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Survivor - Eye of the Tiger
Supergrass - Alright
Swedish House Mafia - Don’t You Worry Child
T-Rex - 20th Century Boy
Take That - Back for Good
Tenacious D - Tribute
The Beatles - Come Together
The Beatles - Hard Day’s Night
The Beatles - Hey Jude
The Beatles - I Wanna Hold Your Hand
The Beatles - Saw Her Standing There
The Commitments - Mustang Sally
The Darkness - I Believe in a Thing Called Love
The Eagles - Hotel California
The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger
The Housemartins - Happy Hour
The Human League - Don’t You Want Me
The Killers - All These Things That I’ve Done
The Killers - Human
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
The Killers - Somebody Told Me
The Kooks - Naïve
The Monkees - I’m a Believer
The Proclaimers - I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
The Rembrants - Friends Theme Tune
The Script - Man Who Can’t Be Moved
The Temptations - My Girl
The White Stripes - 7 Nation Army
Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back in Town
Tina Turner - Proud Mary
Toploader - Dancing in the Moonlight
Toto - Africa
Toto - Hold the Line
T-rex - 20th Century Boy
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
Walk the Moon - Shut Up and Dance
The Bants' Prices
Last updated: 2024
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
4 musicians
Performance duration | Price | |
Up to 1 hour | £1000 | |
Up to 2 hours | £1250 | |
Up to 3 hours | £1500 |
Packages
Silver Package4 musicians
3 hour slot: The Silver package includes 90 minutes of live music performance, this is usually two 45 minute sets separated by an interval of around half an hour, as well as up to 1 hour of a DJ playlist set. In the interval we can put a playlist on if required, or you can bring a personal playlist on a phone or MP3 player to play through our PA system, so there are no silent periods. In total this can last up to 3 hours.
All packages include full PA system provided (speakers, mixing desk, etc.), lighting, and DJ playlist facilities. All of our equipment is PAT tested and we're fully insured (including Public Liability Insurance, which most venues require). The setlist will be tailored to your event whether this be old classics, modern hits, or a mix of the two.
£1000
Gold Package4 musicians
5 hour slot. The Gold package includes 90 minutes of live music performance, as above, and up to 3 hours of a DJ playlist set (same applies for putting a playlist on etc as with the Silver Package). With the Gold package we can also learn 1 special song request of your choice that is not in our repertoire (please agree this with us), which some people use for their first dance, or just songs that are special to them. In most cases, this package will cover your full evening do without the need for booking an additional DJ.
All packages include full PA system provided (speakers, mixing desk, etc.), lighting, and DJ playlist facilities. All of our equipment is PAT tested and we're fully insured (including Public Liability Insurance, which most venues require). The setlist will be tailored to your event whether this be old classics, modern hits, or a mix of the two.
£1300
Diamond Package (FULL DAY)4 musicians
The Diamond Package is our full day package, and is our most popular. As well as all the benefits of the band's Gold Package, we will also provide up to 90 minutes of solo acoustic music during the day. Please see our videos for an example.
This can be used as background music during the reception (drinks/canapés), and should cover the ceremony too if needed (aisle song, register signing, exit song). This will be a total of 180 minutes of live music entertainment throughout the day and night, 3 hours of a DJ set, as well as the 1 song request (you can opt to use the song request during the day, such as for the aisle song, if you prefer).
All packages include full PA system provided (speakers, mixing desk, etc.), lighting, and DJ playlist facilities. All of our equipment is PAT tested and we're fully insured (including Public Liability Insurance, which most venues require). The setlist will be tailored to your event whether this be old classics, modern hits, or a mix of the two.
£1700
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
The fact that we’re relaxed, we like to have a laugh and have a bit of banter! We don’t take ourselves too seriously, whilst still ensuring a professional set with years of experience.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
The list is endless! We have performed at various wedding venues, as well as pubs, restaurants and festivals across the UK!
Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?
Yes, the singers you see in the video will be the singers at your event.
Do you have different line-up options?
Our standard lineup is vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums. On some occasions we provide just the lead singer and acoustic guitar if you would like this for any part of the evening, but for the most part our focus is on the band.
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?
We offer a full DJ service with our packages for 60-180 minutes additional time after our band performance finishes. If you require a longer DJ set for any reason, this can be arranged for a small fee.
How much time do you need to set up?
Approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Generally we use our experience in reading crowds to select the best songs, but if you have any requests from our repertoire, feel free to let us know!
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
Absolutely everything is included, and that includes a lighting rig too! All we need is a reliable power source.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Although the song may not be in our list, we may have recently learnt it, so please enquire. If not, we do have different packages to accommodate for learning songs, which we are happy to do.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Covers, Top 40, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Pop rock
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Event types:
Wedding, 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
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