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About The Spectrum

The #1 event band in the Midlands! Clients and couples come back to us time and time again to play for their events. Let's party!
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Birmingham
Public liability insurance of £5 million

The Spectrum is a premier live band that puts clients' experience in the spotlight. With their exceptional talent, versatility, and passion for delivering unforgettable performances, The Spectrum has become the go-to choice for weddings, parties, and corporate events. ABOUT US The Spectrum play accurate versions of popular songs that you and your guests will know and love with the instrumentation to give you that full live sound. The main lineup is a 4-piece band with Drums, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Lead vocals & Backing vocals. Our extensive music library ranges from The Beatles to Sam Fender and everything in between, including Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Bruno Mars, Avicii, George Ezra, Blink 182, Feeder, and Oasis. We come complete with a full range PA and lighting and offer pre-mixed party music so you and your guest can relax and leave us to everything. The band have years of experience in the music industry and have appeared on TV and national radio stations performing by themselves and with international artists. We have a selection of songs that keep everyone happy on the dancefloor, with a professional sound that makes guests feel they're hearing something more than just another function band. From oldies that everyone loves to the very latest pop songs, we know what works! We are adding songs all the time but the ones in our Songlist will give you the best idea of the mixture of tunes we play. Everything is live (no click tracks) because James on keyboards adds in all the necessary song lines whilst singing! Please read our reviews for our clients' opinions and testimonials. We have a fantastic relationship with our clients which is shown in our feedback. OUR DJ SERVICE For every evening booking, we provide our complimentary Pre-mixed DJ package, which includes mixed music which is played before, between and after our live sets if required. This means you won’t have to hire anyone else for your evening entertainment. If you want a DJ to take requests then you can upgrade to our Imperial package that comes with a full DJ service. We come complete with a high-quality sound and lighting setup to ensure a top-quality show for you and your guests. Please don't hesitate to get in touch by clicking the 'Message' or 'Check availability' button on our profile. We look forward to hearing from you - and rocking your event!

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Sharon J
10 months ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

Music is really important to both Anna and I and for our party we wanted a band that we could rely on to play great tunes and keep the party going all evening. Co-incidentally we had both seen the Spectrum play at different weddings 5 years apart and loved them, so they were the obvious choice for us and we weren’t disappointed. We danced the night away and many of our guests commented on how great they were. It’s not just about the night either. They worked with us in the lead up to make sure it was successful event, including giving up time to talk to us about song choices, set lists and more, and dealing with last min changes to timings. They are the nicest people and super talented musicians, so if you need a band for a party or wedding or any kind of event, don’t think about it, just book them. They are just awesome.

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Helen A
10 months ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

From the first dance to the lady dance Spectrum were amazing They went out of their way to play the music we liked and even learnt our first dance song as they had not played it before ! They got us all up and dancing throughout the evening and made our day so very special Highly recommended !

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The Spectrum's Song list

We add to our song list all the time and add songs that we think will be floor fillers.
Of course, we love to learn a couple's first dance and if there is a tune that you just have to hear just ask!
We ask for our clients' favourite choices from our song list and we build a set around these.
We have built the list below in decades to make it really clear.
• 00/10's
The Weeknd - Blinding Lights
Tom Grennan - By your side
Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar
Sam Fender - Will we Talk
Ed Sheeran - Perfect
George Ezra - Shotgun
George Ezra - Paradise
George Ezra - Budapest
Coldplay - Skyfull of Stars
Coldplay - Something just like this
Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill
Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
Kodaline - The One
James Arthur - Say you won't let go
Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
Taylor Swift - Shake it Off
Rudimental - Feel the Love
Walk the Moon - Shut up & Dance with Me
Imagine Dragons - Top of the World
Bruno Mars- Marry You
Bruno mars- Runaway Baby
Tom Odell - Grow Old With me
Tom Odell - Another Love
Olly Murs– Dance with me Tonight
Maroon 5- Moves like Jagger
One Direction- Make you Beautiful
Daft Punk - Get Lucky
Mumford & Sons - The Cave
Noel Gallagher - If I Had a Gun
Avicii - Wake me Up
Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
Pharrel Williams - Happy
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Rhianna - We Found Love
Mcfly - It's all about You
Foo Fighters - Times Like These
Snow Patrol- Chasing Cars
White Stripes - 7 Nation Army
The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger
Stereophonics - Dakota
Stereophonics - I Wanna Get Lost With You
Cee Lo Green - Forget You
Cee Lo Green- Crazy
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dance floor
Franz Ferdinand- Take Me Out
Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot
Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby
Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot
The Strokes - Last Nite
Kings of Leon - Sex On Fire
Kings of Leon - Use Somebody
Modjo - Lady
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
The Killers - All These Things That I've Done
The Killers - Somebody Told Me
Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
Mark Ronson/Zutons - Valerie
Greenday- American Idiot
Katy Perry- Firework
• 90's
Feeder - Buck Rogers
Oasis- Don’t Look Back in Anger
Oasis– Wonderwall
Oasis– Champagne Supernova
Oasis– Rock and Roll Star
Oasis - Cigarettes and Alcohol
Oasis - She's Electric
James- Sit Down
James - Laid
Supergrass - Alright
Pulp- Disco 2000
Pulp - Common People
Electric Six - Gaybar
Toploader - Dancing in the Moonlight
Blur - Song 2
Blur- Parklife
Blur - Girls and Boys
Blur - End of a Century
Paul Weller - You Do Something to Me
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge
Greenday– Basketcase
Greenday - Time of Your Life
U2– Vertigo
Robbie Williams– Let Me Entertain You
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
Blink 182 - All the Small Things
Blink 182 - What's my Age Again?
Wannadies - You & Me Song
Stardust - Music Sounds Better with You
Gala - Freed from Desire
Moloko - Sing it back
House of Pain - Jump Around
Primal Scream - Rocks
• 80's
Bryan Adams– Summer of 69
Duran Duran- Girls on Film
Marc Almond– Tainted Love
Deacon Blue - Dignity
Rick Astley - Never gonna give you up
The Proclaimers– 500 miles
Huey Lewis and the News– Power of Love
The Clash- Should I Stay or Should I Go
The Clash - I Fought the law
Madness– Baggy Trousers
Madness - It Must be Love
AC/DC - Shook Me All Night Long
The Specials– Too Much Too Young
The Specials– Monkey Man
Van Halen - Jump
Beastie Boys - You gotta fight for your right to party
Prince - 1999
David Bowie - Rebel Rebel
Queen - Crazy little thing called love
Lionel Ritchie - Dancing on the Ceiling
Toto - Africa
Neil Young - Harvest Moon
• 50s / 60s / 70s
T Rex- 20th Century Boy
T Rex-Get it on
Steelers Wheel - Stuck in the Middle With You
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Wild Cherry- Play That Funky Music
The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
The Jam - Town Called Malice
Eric Clapton– Wonderful Tonight
Queen– Don't Stop Me Now
Bryan Ferry - Let's Stick Together
David Bowie - Rebel Rebel
The Kinks - All Day & All of the Night
The Kinks- You Really Got Me
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
The Beatles - Help!
The Beatles - Daytripper
The Beatles - Hey Jude
The Beatles - Hippy Hippy Shake
The Beatles - Twist and Shout
The Beatles - Saw her standing there
Elvis - Suspicious Minds
Elvis - Burning Love
Elvis - Hound Dog
Elvis - Viva Las Vegas
The Monkees - I'm a Believer
The Monkees– Daydream Believer
Rolling Stones - Satisfaction
Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
Rolling Stones - Jumpin’ Jack Flash
The Who - My Generation
The Beatles - Saw Her Standing There
Rock ‘n’ Roll Medley – Do You Love Me?/La Bamba/Twist & Shout
James Brown- I Feel Good
Jerry Lee Lewis- Great Balls Of Fire
Steve Winwood- Gimme some Lovin
Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
• First Dance Suggestions
Tom Odell - Grow Old With Me
Coldplay - Something just like This
Kodaline - The One
James Athur - Say You Won't Let Go
Elbow - One Day Like This
Train - Marry Me
Jason Mraz - I’m Yours
Andy Williams/Muse - Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
McFly - It's all about you
Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
Paul Weller - You Do Something To Me
Snow Patrol- Chasing Cars
Jack Johnson - Better Together
Embrace - Gravity
John Legend - All of Me
Ben Howard - Only Love
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
The Wannadies - You & Me Song
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheeran - Tenerife Sea
Ed Sheeran - Perfect
Sam Cooke - Wonderful World

The Spectrum'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£1868.75
Up to 2 hours£1868.75
Up to 3 hours£2118.75
Packages
THE GRANDE4 musicians
• Full Evening Entertainment • 2 x 45 Minute Live Sets • DJ Mixed Music Before, Between & After Live Sets if required • Personalised setlists • First Dance Played Live + mini live set of 10 minutes PLEASE NOTE: • Prices assume an arrival/setup time of 6pm and a midnight finish. Please ask to vary times but this may increase costs slightly. • Travel time over two hours increases by £100 every extra hour. • ALL PRICES ALLOW TRAVEL TIME OF 2 HOURS FROM WV16 4DX. • Prices can vary due to season or date (Xmas or NYE). • Enquire now to get your personalised quote! THE GRANDE - EXAMPLE TIMES 6pm - Arrival 7.30pm - Dj Playlist (At All Times Between Live Sets) 8pm - Cake Cut, First Dance & Live Mini Set 9pm - Evening Food 10pm - Full Band Set 1 10.45pm - Dj Playlist 11.10pm - Band Set 2 Midnight Finish
£1868.75
THE SUPERIOR4 musicians
• Full Evening Entertainment • 3 X 40 Minute Live Sets • DJ Mixed Music Before, Between & After Live Sets if required • Personalised setlists • First Dance Played Live PLEASE NOTE: • Prices assume an arrival/setup time of 6pm and a midnight finish. Please ask to vary times but this may increase costs slightly. • Travel time over two hours increases by £100 every extra hour. • ALL PRICES ALLOW TRAVEL TIME OF 2 HOURS FROM WV16 4DX. • Prices can vary due to season or date (Xmas or NYE). • Enquire now to get your personalised quote! THE SUPERIOR - EXAMPLE TIMES 6pm - Arrival 7.30pm - Dj Premixed Playlist 8pm - Cake Cut, First Dance & Band Set 1 9pm - Evening Food (Dj Premixed Playlist) 10pm - Full Band Set 2 10.40pm - Dj Premixed Playlist 11.15pm - Band Set 3 Midnight Finish
£2118.75
THE IMPERIAL4 musicians
• Full Evening Entertainment • 3 X 40 Minute Live Sets • Full DJ Service Allowing Requests with Music Before, Between & After Live Sets if required • Personalised setlists • First Dance Played Live PLEASE NOTE: • Prices assume an arrival/setup time of 6pm and a midnight finish. Please ask to vary times but this may increase costs slightly. • Travel time over two hours increases by £100 every extra hour. • ALL PRICES ALLOW TRAVEL TIME OF 2 HOURS FROM WV16 4DX. • Prices can vary due to season or date (Xmas or NYE). • Enquire now to get your personalised quote! IMPERIAL - EXAMPLE TIMES 6pm - Arrival 7.30pm - Live Dj 8pm - Cake Cut, First Dance & Band Set 1 9pm - Evening Food (Dj Plays) 10pm - Full Band Set 2 10.40pm - Live Dj 11.15pm - Band Set 3 Midnight Finish
£2368.75
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our performances are always a mix of songs that everyone will know. Our guests also love the interaction we have when we perform.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Oh my! Absolutely hundreds!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

In The Spectrum we all have an eclectic mix of Rock, Jazz, Pop and everything in between which comes through in our knowledge of playing different styles.

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

We regularly play for our armed forces. They demand the best, and come back to us time after time.

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-auditioned '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 lineup is as follows: 4-piece band with Drums, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Lead vocals & Backing vocals

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?

Yes, we provide pre-mixed song playlists through our PA system meaning you have a constant flow of music. These are suitable for whichever type of event we are playing. Our Imperial package offers a full DJ service if this is a feature that you would like for your event.

How much time do you need to set up?

It takes us around one hour to set up and sound check. This time may increase if our access isn't that easy as sometimes we have to take stairs or lifts to get to our performance space. We would usually find this out before the event day and make you aware if it is going to take longer than an hour.

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

If there is a song that you just have to have during our sets that isn't in our song list then please ask us, again we will do our best to play it. You can make a list of all your favourite tunes from our songlist and send them to us. We will then make a setlist based around your choices.

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

Yes, we are completely self-contained so you don't need to worry about a thing. We use a top specification full range PA system with access to larger systems for events over 600 people. We also provide full lighting rig for the band. We require at least 4 independent 13 amp sockets. We have PLI and are PAT-compliant.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Playing a couple's first dance live is a really cool thing and so long as it's suitable we love to play it! If we don't already play it we will rehearse it and let you know if it works or not.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Covers, Rock, Indie, Pop rock, Classic rock, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Soul, Rock 'n' Roll, Top 40, Disco, Funk, R&B, Britpop, Synth rock, Alternative rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party
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