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About The Pocket Rockers

MORE THAN MUSIC, WE MAKE MEMORIES
Cover band
Southampton
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Looking for more than just a live band? We're a four-piece live party band that doesn't just play songs. We produce a high-energy, theatre-inspired show that transforms weddings, corporate events, holiday parks, social clubs and festivals into unforgettable experiences. From the moment we walk on stage, we're there to entertain, not simply perform. Every song, every transition and every interaction is carefully crafted to keep the energy building throughout the night. Dynamic lighting, seamless medleys, audience participation and huge sing-along moments combine to create a show that keeps dance floors packed and smiles everywhere you look. We believe the best nights aren't measured by how many songs were played, but by how many memories were made. That's why crowd interaction sits at the heart of everything we do. We don't hide behind our microphones. We get out into the audience, encourage everyone to sing their hearts out, create laugh-out-loud moments, involve guests of all ages, and make every person feel like they're part of the show. Whether it's hands in the air, call-and-response moments, dance-offs or those magical "everyone singing together" moments, we make the audience the star alongside the band. Musically, we perform the biggest rock and pop anthems from the 70s through to today's chart hits, delivering each one with the energy, professionalism and musicianship you'd expect from a top live act. Every set is designed to take your guests on a journey, lifting the atmosphere song by song until the room is buzzing. Professional from the first enquiry to the final encore, we pride ourselves on exceptional communication, reliability and attention to detail. We work closely with every client to ensure the entertainment perfectly complements their event. At the end of the night, we don't want your guests saying, "The band were good." We want them saying... "That was one of the best nights we've ever had."

The Pocket Rockers' Reviews

From customers:

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Stewart

The Pocket Rockers don't just play music, they create an experience. Brilliant crowd interaction, fantastic song choices and a packed dancefloor from start to finish. We'd happily watch them again and again.

L
Lina

Great mix of modern chart songs and timeless classics. Every generation had something to enjoy.

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The Pocket Rockers' Song list

99 Red Balloons Goldfinger
A Million Dreams Pink
All The Small Things Blink 182
Amazed Lonestar
Are You Gonna Be My Girl Jet
Bad Moon Rising Creedence Clearwater Revival
Blues Brothers Medley - Blues Brothers
Buck Rogers Feeder
Burning Love Elvis
Cake by The Ocean DNCE
Cant Stop The Feeling Justin Timberlake
Caroline Status Quo
Castle On The Hill Ed Sheeran
Chasing Cars Snow Patrol
Chelsea Dagger The Fratellis
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen
Dakota Stereophonics
Dance With Me Tonight Olly Murrs
Dancing In The Dark Bruce Springsteen
Disco 2000 Pulp
Does Your Mother Know ABBA
Ever Fallen In Love With Someone The Buzzcocks
Everybody Knows - McFly
Everybody Needs Somebody - Blues Brothers
Faith George Michael
Five Colours In Her Hair - McFly
Footloose Kenny Loggins
Forget You Cee Lo Green
Freed From Desire - Gala
Friday Im In Love The Cure
Ghostbusters Ray Parker JR
Harder to Breathe Maroon 5
Help The Beatles
Henrietta The Fratellis
Higher and Higher (your love keeps lifting) Rod Stewart
I Believe In A Thing Called Love The Darkness
I Bet you look good on the dance floor Arctic Monkeys
I Saw Her Standing There Beatles
I Think We're Alone Now Tiffany/Billy Joe Armstrong
I Want To Break Free Queen
I Want You To Want Me Cheap Trick
I Will Wait Munford & Sons
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Wizard
I'll Be There For You The Rembrandts
Im a Believer Smash Mouth
Im Still Standing Elton John
Iris Goo Goo Dolls
Jailhouse Rock Elvis
Johnny B Goode Chuck Berry
Jump Van Halen
Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
Layla Eric Clapton
Livin La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Livin' On A Prayer Bon Jovi
Long Train Runnin' Doobie Brothers
Man! I Feel Like A Woman Shania Twain
Marry You Bruno Mars
Merry Christmas Everyone Shakin Stevens
Merry Xmas Everybody Slade
Moves Like Jagger Maroon 5
Mr Blue Sky ELO
Mr Brightside The KIllers
Never Can Tell Chuck Berry
Never Forget Take That
No Diggity Oli Brown
Oh Boy Buddy Holly
Old Rock n Roll Medley - Nathan Carter
Paradise George Ezra
Parklife Blur
Perfect Ed Sheeran
Poison Alice Cooper
Power of love Huey Lewis & The News
Proud Mary James Bay
Reet Petite Jackie Wilson
Rock n Roll Star Oasis
Run Run Rudolph Kelly Clarkson
Satch Boogie Joe Satriani
Schools Out Alice Cooper
Sex On Fire Kings of Leon
Shake It Off Taylor Swift
Shut Up And Dance With Me Walk The Moon
Smooth Carlos Santana & Rob Thomas
Stacys Mom - Fountains of Wayne
Step Out Oasis
Stuck In The Middle Jeff Healy
Summer of 69 Bryan Adams
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Take Me Out Franz Ferdinand
Teenage Dirtbag Wheatus
Teenage Kicks The Undertones
That'll Be The Day Buddy Holly
The Boys Are Back In Town Thin Lizzy
The Greatest Show The Greatest Showman
The One Kodaline
Uptown Funk Bruno Mars/ Mark Ronson
Valerie Amy Whinehouse
Walk This Way Run DMC & Aerosmith
Walking on Sunshine Katrina & The Waves
We Built This City Starship
When You Were Young The Killers
Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton
You Belong To Me Bryan Adams
You Make My Dreams Come True Hall & Oates
You Really Got Me Van Halen

The Pocket Rockers' Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£875
Up to 2 hours£1050
Up to 3 hours£1500
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients always tell us they love the energy we bring to every show. We don’t just play music — we throw a party. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or private party, we know how to read the room and get everyone dancing, singing, and having a great time.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have had the pleasure of performing in some fantastic venues, such as The Igeas Bowl, St Marys Stadium, Explosion Musuem and recently made the trip to Oxford to perform at the Museum of Natural History. These are some of the most memorable venues, but we have performed everywhere from your local pub to the poshest hotels.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Oh there are so many, to many to mention. Come talk to us on the night, and we will bore you with this information haha.

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

There is no higher profile gig than a wedding. We treat every show as a World Cup final, but there is just something extra special performing and entertaining on a day that no one will forget.

Do you have different line-up options?

We can perform both as a 4 piece or a 3 piece band. We only offer a 3 piece line up if one of the members isnt available. The singer will also be part of either line up.

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

We can aim to be flexible with you, and are happy to assist in anyway we can. Let us know as soon as you can and together we will work something out.

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

We provide our DJ style playlist as standard, and we can even take requests if your venue has wifi which we can use.

How much time do you need to set up?

We normally ask for 75 mins to set up and compelte a full line and audio check.

Can you roam around while you perform?

No, while our instruments may be wireless our microphones are not.

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

We encourage you to trust the band in curating the perfect setlist for your event. Our performances are carefully designed to flow seamlessly, ensuring your guests remain engaged and entertained throughout the evening, think of it more in line of a theatre show.

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

Yes, we leave nothing behind.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We can. See add ons for pricing information.
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Pop, Acoustic, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Punk rock
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Event types:
Corporate event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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