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The Players

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About The Players

We are The Players. If you need a live band for your wedding, party or corporate event, you're in the right place!
Wedding band
York
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Our little band from York has years of experience and a passion for great service. And we know how to bring the party! A lot of bands will tell you that they are the number one party band in the country; others will tell you about the big name bands they supported once; and some will even tell you how much they have spent on their equipment. The Players don’t do any of that. It’s your event. It’s all about you. It doesn’t matter if you have never booked a band before, or if you do it all the time, we will do everything we can to ensure that working with us is as easy as possible. We came together to entertain audiences at wedding, parties, balls and any event that needs great live music. We don't believe that size is important - it's what you do that counts! As a four-piece band we can cater for smaller, more intimate, events where larger function bands might struggle because of size and cost. But we're equally at home on big stages. As The Players we have over a decade of experience playing weddings, parties and events. Individually, we've played every style imaginable, from show tunes to Heavy Metal; and, you can hear us on everything from radio jingles to rock records, and club hits to country albums. We play some of the greatest hits from the last seven decades, so whether you're looking for indie rock, classic pop or just a huge set of guaranteed crowd-pleasers, we can deliver it. But, right now, we're The Players, and we'd love to play for you.

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Rebecca W
3 years ago, for a Birthday party in Leeds
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5 out of 5

The Players were utterly fabulous at our event at The Mansion. The breadth of playlist and quality of music and singing meant everybody was happy. Really varied set list - enough to satisfy every occasion. Plus a pleasure to deal with. Can’t recommend them enough and I am seriously hard to please 😉 Thanks so much for making the event go with a bang guys x

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Laura (
6 years ago

We booked the players for our wedding. Absolutely fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble for these guys. They kept the dance floor buzzing all night. Variety of music was fantastic. Excellent choice for a band! Thanks guys.

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The Players 's Song list

Indie and Pop
1000 Years – Christina Perri
All These Things I’ve Done – The Killers
Are You Gonna Be My Girl? – Jet
Black Horse And The Cherry Tree – KT Tunstall
Dakota – The Stereophonics
Disco 2000 – Pulp
Hotel Yorba – White Stripes
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor – Arctic Monkeys
I Predict A Riot – Kaiser Chiefs
Just A Girl – No Doubt
Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Love Machine – Girls Aloud
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Mercy – Duffy
Mr Brightside – The Killers
Ready To Go – Republica
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
Rocks – Primal Scream
Seven Nation Army – White Stripes
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
Somebody Told Me – The Killers
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Times Like These – Foo Fighters
Valerie – Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse
Classic Rock and 60’s
Band On The Run – Paul McCartney and Wings
Brass In Pocket – The Pretenders
Can’t Explain – The Who
Come Together – The Beatles
Day Tripper – The Beatles
First Cut Is The Deepest – Cat Stevens
Hanging On The Telephone – Blondie
Hey Jude – The Beatles
I Love Rock And Roll – Joan Jett
I Only Want To Be With You – Dusty Springfield
I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
Jumpin’ Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones
Keep On Running – Spencer Davis Group
Pinball Wizard – The Who
Stuck In The Middle With You – Stealer’s Wheel
Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams
The Chain – Fleetwood Mac
Soul and RnB
Kiss – Prince
Stand By Me – Ben E King
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Tainted Love – Gloria Jones
You To Me Are Everything – The Real Thing
Rock n Roll and Party Tunes
Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
Merry Christmas Everybody – Slade
Money (That’s What I Want) – Barrett Strong
Shout – Lulu
The Locomotion – Little Eva
These Boots Are Made For Walking – Nancy Sinatra
Walking On Sunshine – Katrina And The Waves
Wig Wam Bam – The Swee

The Players 's 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£1025
Up to 2 hours£1250
Up to 3 hours£1500
Packages
Drinks reception2 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£500
Wedding ceremony2 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£500
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner4 musicians
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£1500
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The thing that clients comment upon the most is our energy, and the fact that we all look like we're having so much fun! And we are!!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have played everywhere, and in every imaginable type of venue from marquees to medieval castles. One that stands out was a boat yard with no road access so everything had to go in by boat!

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 standard line-up is: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums. We also have an option for an acoustic duo with Vocals & Guitar.

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. These are pre-prepared playlists which we can customise for you ahead of the event.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually need about 1 to 1.5 hours to set up. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist 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. For events of more than 150 guests, please get in touch first.

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 £40 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, 1960s era music, 1970s era music
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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