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About The Bustling Tram Society

High-quality acoustic covers that energise the room and keep guests engaged, upbeat, and smiling!

Acoustic duo

Reading

Public liability insurance of £10 million

The Bustling Tram Society Covers Duo deliver high-quality acoustic covers that bring energy, groove, and atmosphere to any event. Built around confident, engaging vocals and expressive nylon-string guitar playing, their performances put a fresh, rhythmic spin on well-known songs that audiences instantly connect with. Blending musical finesse with an instinctive feel for energy, the duo create sets that energise the room as much as they engage listeners — striking the balance between stylish musicianship and a dance-friendly feel. Whether setting the tone early on or lifting the atmosphere as your event unfolds, they deliver performances that keep guests engaged, upbeat, and smiling.

The Bustling Tram Society

5 out of 5

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The Bustling Tram Society's Reviews

5 out of 5

This is the second time we asked The Bustling Tram Society to perform at a party for us. Him and Pauline were fantastic both before the party with thorough communication and checking we were happy with everything beforehand, to the actual performance which was just brilliant. Would highly recommend for private parties or company events

5 out of 5

Bustling Tram Society, what a fantastic duo! Pauline and Dave's uplifting live music was the absolute highlight of the night. I hired them for a birthday party at a really unique outdoor venue. Everyone was dancing, and the energy was amazing and so uplifting! Highly recommended!

The Bustling Tram Society's Song list

Better When I’m Dancing – Megan Trainor

Blame it on the Boogie – Jackson 5

Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind and Fire

Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

Dancing in the Dark – Bruce Springsteen

Dancing in the Street – Martha and the Vandellas

Dancing Queen – Abba

Die with a Smile – Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

Faith – Stevie Wonder

For Once in My Life – Stevie Wonder

Hallelujah I Just Love Him So – Ray Charles

Have You Ever Seen the Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival

I Wanna Be Like You – The Jungle Book

I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston

La Bamba – Richie Valens

La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf

Last Nite – The Strokes

Rather Be – Clean Bandit

Reet Petite – Jackie Wilson

Rhythm of the Night – Corona

Simply the Best – Tina Turner

Stayin’ Alive – The Bee Gees

Sway – Gimbel, Ruiz and Demetrio

Upside Down – Paloma Faith

Valerie – The Zutons

Wake Me Up – Avicci

Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves

What’s Up – 4 Non Blondes

You Got the Love – Candi Staton

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher and Higher) – Jackie Wilson

The Bustling Tram Society's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£375
Up to 2 hours	£562.50
Up to 3 hours	£750

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

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

Please get in touch and we'll see if we can accommodate your new timings.

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. We have a couple of cables, however we recommend you bring the correct cable yourself to be sure we can connect up properly.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

Can you roam around while you perform?

It's possible. Please contact us so we can discuss your requirements.

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 system is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 3 by 2m space to perform.

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. There is a fee of £50 for this service to take into account rehearsal times.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1950s era music, Pop, Covers

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Types:

Acoustic duo, Pop duo

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Event types:

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

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