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About The Brightsides

The Midland's ultimate party band, playing your favourite hits from all the decades.

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Cannock

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The Brightsides are a three-piece Professional covers band playing all popular dance floor fillers from the 50's through the 80s and 90s to bang up to date hits. They are an upbeat party band guaranteed to get the crowd singing along and on their feet at any venue. When you book The Brightsides, you can expect a diverse range of popular songs including some upbeat 80s tracks mixed in with some Britpop classics from the 90s. You can also expect a few epic singalongs from 50s, 60s and 70s too. The set list is ever evolving, and band are happy to throw in a few modern classics and will attempt your requests too, just to make your event a little bit extra special. They can also provide a DJ service playing your own personalised Spotify playlist if you wish. Or they can offer an acoustic/live-lounge style option if you're looking for something a little more intimate. The Brightsides are built up of three music-loving, experienced and professional musicians and thanks to the use of custom-built performance tracks that contain backing instrument parts like keyboards, brass and synths the band kick out a richer and fuller sound compared to their contemporaries. In basic terms this means you get the sound of a five- or six-piece band for an extremely affordable price! The Brightsides all hail from Staffordshire, and travel all over the midlands to entertain a good crowd. Lead vocalist Matt Brightside has an incredible range to his voice and can pull of hits by artistes ranging from Elvis Presley to Oasis – all this whilst also playing bass with dexterity too. Lee Brightside has recently joined the band offering an authentic and energetic feel to his electric guitar playing. Meanwhile, dependable drummer Rich Brightside keeps the band in time, never missing a beat. He keeps the songs bouncing along with some of the tightest drumming you will ever hear. The Brightsides have been branded as the ‘Midlands ultimate party band’ and have received rave reviews wherever they go. A typical evening will see the band performing two sets which will have the dance floor packed out from the very first track. If you want your party to go off with a bang, book the Brightsides today.

The Brightsides

4.6 out of 5

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Punctuality

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5 out of 5

I had a great experience with Rich and the Brightsides. Good communication, they showed up on time, set themselves up, and played for about 100 minutes. A good range of songs played live, plus tunes before and afterwards over the PA. I would definitely recommend them.

4.8 out of 5

Definitely recommend The Brightsides, we booked them for our party, they were fabulous everyone commented.

5 out of 5

Brilliant...really good setup and a great night

5 out of 5

We book The Brightsides at our local club at least twice a year. Absolutely brilliant band, a wide range for everyone to listen to hopefully see them soon at our club!

5 out of 5

The Brightsides were fantastic played to a full house at Derrington Village and Social Club. The band were very well recieved by young and old and anyone in the middle. A fantastic night was had by all with the band, re booked for 2020 but due to the world facing a pandemic it was able to happen, hopefully 2021 will see a return to NYE partying and The Brightsides bringing it into Derrington. Thank you The Brightsides for your 100 % effort from booking you to tidying up, excellent service. Helen Sammons

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Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore

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The Brightsides' Song list

2020’s

Blinding Lights – The Weeknd

As it Was – Harry Styles

2010's

Shut Up And Dance Walk The Moon

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Shotgun - George Ezra

2000's

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Naïve – The Kooks

Jerk It Out - The Caesars

I bet you look good on the Dance Floor – The Arctic Monkeys

Hate to say I told you so – The Hives

Somebody Told Me - The Killers

Smile Like you Mean it - The Killers

Chelsea dagger - The Fratellis

All The Small Things - Blink 182

I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs

Dakota - Stereophonics

Monster - The Automatic

90's

Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis

Parklife - Blur

Sit Down – James

You & Me Song – The Wanadies

Roll With It - Oasis

She’s Electric - Oasis

Basket Case – Green Day

Learn To Fly - Foo fighters

Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home) – The Lightning Seeds

New Radicals- You Only Get What You Give

Take me Out – Franz Ferdinand

Good Enough – Dodgy

80's

Wake me up before you Go-Go – Wham!

Come on Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners

Just Can’t get Enough – Depeche Mode

A little Respect – Erasure

You Spin me Round (Like A Record) – Dead or Alive

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

Let’s Dance – David Bowie

The Power of Love – Huey Lewis & The News (from Back to the Future)

Baggy Trousers - Madness

Every Little Thing She Does is Magic – The Police

Dancing in the Dark – Bruce Springsteen

Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran

I Want To Break Free – Queen

Kids In America – Kim Wilde

Take On Me – A- ha

She Bangs the Drums – The Stone Roses

There She goes – The La’s

70's

I Fought The Law - The Clash

Hanging On The Telephone – Blondie

One Step Beyond - Madness

Gangsters – The Specials

Does Your Mother Know - Abba

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Three Little Birds – Bob Marley

Ever fallen in love (with someone you shouldn’t have fallen in love with)? – The Buzzcocks

60's

You Really Got Me – The Kinks

Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Ticket to Ride - The Beatles

Can’t take my eyes of you – Andy Williams

A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles-

All My Loving - The Beatles

Daydream Believer – The Monkees

50's

Reet Petite – Jackie Wilson

Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

Christmas Songs

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard

Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade

Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin’ Stevens –

Live Lounge acoustic song sample

Starman – David Bowie

All day all night – The Kinks

Sunny afternoon – The Kinks

Wonderwall - Oasis

Be my baby - The Ronettes

Weather with you – Crowded House

Waterloo Sunset – The Kinks

The Brightsides' Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£562.50
Up to 2 hours	£937.50
Up to 3 hours	£1500

Learning Specific Tracks3 musicians

If we feel we can do your first dance justice, we will learn and play it for you. This cost covers the rehearsal time. Three months notice required for special requests.

£62.50

150 mile trip3 musicians

For a journey over 150 for the band, we ask that our hotel for the evening is covered.

£250

Acoustic Set3 musicians

We can play an acoustic 'live lounge' set for a more relaxed atmosphere. You can opt for this individually, or as a package with a full band set.

£500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We love to please a crowd. The mix of songs, the energy and the jumping in the crowd for a dance all adds to energy of our performance. Our professionalism is second to non. If there is a problem- we can sort it. We will even liaise directly with wedding planners! We are easy to deal with, and confident that we are able to match many like for like quotes.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Pilaton Farm Ashes Barn, Endon Derrington Hall, Stafford. The Liquorist, Chelmsford Swan Live, Stafford and Many more wedding and party venues. We travel far and wide to do what we love!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

It varies from band member to band member. We all love our indie rock! Along with The Brightsides, Matt (vocals) plays in an original Indie Rock outfit, Harry (guitar) plays in a pop rock original band and Rich (drums) has been known to play Ringo in Beatles Tribute bands. To name bands: The. Killers (We are The Brightsides after all!) Oasis The Beatles

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Pillaton Hall Farm. Bonfire Night 2019. 400 people all in a tent, dancing with their children and grandparents alike. Our set really does have something for everyone. However, EVERY show is our most high profile! It is your special night and we are certain we can deliver top class entertainment for you! We love what we do, and it shows every time we perfo

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Yes. We work with the same line up as much as possible. We do have “dep” musicians who are ready to play at short notice in case of illness or unavailability. We believe we have a solid reputation as a band, and want to show case that. Any other musicians are also professional and perform to a highest standard!

Do you have different line-up options?

Our core set up is: Bass/Lead Vocals, Guitar/Backing Vocals and Drummer. This is for our standard full electric sets. We also offer an acoustic live-lounge line up featuring two guitar players and percussion.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

If you secure a date, we are then made available. We always aim to be early- so we can get ready to make the night run smoothly. If a time changes, get in touch. We will do everything possible to accommodate this change.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

We do. You can set up the playlist and send us a link, use a phone or just let us do the work. Anything you send will be checked against the planned set list for your event, just to make sure you don’t have the same songs playing all night! A band member is always available to add songs into the mix if there are any special requests.

How much time do you need to set up?

Ideally, 90 minutes. If it is possible to not have guests in the room whilst we do this, even better. BUT, we know this isn’t always possible, so we work around you. Once we are set up and sound checked, the music will start, setting the mood for a night to remember.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We have played many shows, to many audiences. We will have a conversation about the clientele with you, and will craft our set to best suit that night. We do chop and change set lists quite often, so if you give us plenty of notice for special requests, we will be sure to have them ready for you!

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

It certainly is. We provide stage and dance floor lighting, speakers and bass bins in order to get a quality sound for you and your guests. We do require a space of at least 4m wide by 2.5m deep in order to fit all our equipment safely. Please also let us know about any noise limiters, so we bring the set up for the event.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We may be able to learn a specific song. However, we would not like to not do a special song justice. Just ask, and we will see if we can add it in. Any special requests do require an added fee in order to get sufficient rehearsal time.

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Genres:

Covers, Pop, Rock, Britpop, Pop rock, Indie, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Alternative rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Acoustic, Tribute

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Types:

Party band, Alternative band, Cover band, Function band, Indie band, Rock band, Wedding band

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Hotel / Restaurant event

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