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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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The Players 's Reviews

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Emma B
1 year ago, for a Wedding in York
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5 out of 5

You guys were brilliant! We can't thank you enough for such a great night!

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Rebecca W
4 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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The Players 's Song list

2010s onwards
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Ho Hey - Lumineers
Hold Back The River - James Bay
I Will Wait - Mumford And Sons
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
1990s - 2000s
All These Things I've Done - The Killers
Are You Gonna Be My Girl? - Jet
Black Horse And The Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Dakota - The Stereophonics
Disco 2000 – Pulp
Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
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
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
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
Times Like These - Foo Fighters
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
Valerie - Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
1970s - 1980s
Band On The Run - Paul McCartney and Wings
Brass In Pocket - The Pretenders
First Cut Is The Deepest - Cat Stevens
Hanging On The Telephone - Blondie
I Love Rock And Roll - Joan Jett
Kids In America - Kim Wilde
Kiss – Prince
Perfect – Fairground Attraction
Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealer's Wheel
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
Tainted Love - Gloria Jones
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina And The Waves
Wig Wam Bam - The Sweet
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
1950s - 1960s
Back In The USSR - The Beatles
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Can't Explain - The Who
Come Together - The Beatles
Day Tripper - The Beatles
Hey Jude - The Beatles
I Only Want To Be With You – Dusty Springfield
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
Keep On Running - Spencer Davis Group
The Locomotion - Little Eva
Money (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong
Pinball Wizard - The Who
Shout - Lulu
These Boots Are Made For Walking - Nancy Sinatra
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Waterloo Sunset - The Kinks
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
First dance suggestions
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Amazed - Lonestar
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Crazy Love – Van Morrison/Michael Buble
Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Flowers In The Window - Travis
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Happy Together - The Turtles
Heaven - Bryan Adams
Ho Hey - Lumineers
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding/Waterboys
I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
I’ve Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
My Love – Jess Glynne
The One - Kodaline
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Together You And I - Dolly Parton
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
We’ve Only Just Begun - The Carpenters
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller
You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
You’re Still The One - Shania Twain
Christmas party
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday – Wizzard
Last Christmas - Wham
Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt

The Players 's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1250
Up to 2 hours£1375
Up to 3 hours£1625
Packages
Drinks reception2 musicians1 hour
Performance of up to 50 mins during your drinks reception
£375
Wedding ceremony2 musicians1 hour
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£375
Drinks reception2 musicians2 hours
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception.
£500
Drinks reception4 musicians1 hour
Live Lounge full band acoustic performances of up to 50 min during your drinks reception
£750
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 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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