Hire The Top Bananas | Vintage jazz band in Brighton and Hove

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About The Top Bananas

The UK's Premier Stilt-Walking Band!

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Vintage jazz band

Brighton and Hove

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Over 15 years in the business, The Top Bananas are the UK's premier stilt walking band, and have performed at prestigious events all over the world. With a vast repertoire of popular songs from all decades, played in our own humorous and inimitable 'Urban Oompah' style, we're at our best wandering around your event, raising a smile and having a good sing song. Why not request a favourite tune - even if we don't know it, we'll have a ruddy good try, and the results will be, well, hilarious at the very least!! We are fully self contained, using battery powered portable PA systems, but we have a static PA available for events which might require it. We also perform without stilts, as a stage based act for your main evening entertainment or for longer parades. We can provide a small PA system for this if needed. The perfect booking for those who want something a bit out of the ordinary - Just watch the faces of your guests when a band of 9ft giants start busting out Oompah versions of 90s dance classics!

The Top Bananas

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5 out of 5

THE ABSOLUTE BEST THING EVER!!! THANKS FOR A MAGICAL EVENING

You pitched the music perfectly and created just the right atmosphere for the event. The Top Bananas are mentioned a lot on the feedback forms we've received with people saying you were a highlight of the day. On top of that, I was grateful that you all just 'got on with it' whilst I ran around dealing with car parks and three legged races!

Everyone I spoke to said both that the band was just the perfect choice for the party and thoroughly enjoyed the performances. I will certainly recommend the band for other events. Thanks to you and all members of the band for helping to make the event so memorable

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The Top Bananas' Song list

Just a sample of our repertoire.

We actively encourage song requests from the audience and can play most of the songs requested. Our set mainly consists of the following songs. We do a lot of ‘mash ups’ that will contain more than one song, and add new songs regularly.

● A Message to you Rudy - The Specials

● Amy Wine House Valerie

● The Strokes Last Night

● Azwad Sweat

● Peter Andre Mysterious Girl

● Basement Jaxx Do Your Thing

● Fat Boy Slim Praise You

● Bob Marley No Woman No Cry

● Afro Man Because I Got High

● Bobby Mc Ferrin Don’t Worry Be Happy

● Prodigy Out Of Space

● Azwad Shine

● Ace Of Base All That She Wants

● I Saw The Sign

● Bob Marley 3 Little Birds

● Corner Shop Brimful Of Asher

● Electric Avenue

● Gimme Hope Joanna

● Ebenezer Goode - The Shamen

● Get Lucky - Daft Punk

● Grease Summer Loving

● You’re The One That I Want

● Haddaway What Is Love

● Mr Vain

● Key To The Secret

● I Feel Good - James Brown

● I Like To Move It

● Pump Up The Jam

● Macarena

● Jungle Book King Of The Swingers

● Bare Necessities

● Large Uk Garage Medley

● Craig David Bo Selecta

● Madness It Must Be Love

● Love And Marriage Theme Tune

● No Diggity

● Ray Charles Hit The Road Jack

● No Limit - 2 Unlimited

● Old Macdonald - Childrens

● Proclaimers 500 Miles (Ooompa Version)

● Sean Paul Breathe

● Walking On Sunshine

● TLC No Scrubs

● Shanna Ranks Mr Lover Man

● Shaggy Bombastic

● Outhere Brothers Boom Boom Boom

● So Solid Crew 21 Seconds

● Pret A Porter Hot Stepper

● Shaggy It Wasn’t Me

● Snow Informer

● Angel

● Shaggy Version Of Summertime

● Ske Lo I Wish

● Gangsters Paradise

● Sl2 On A Raga Tip

● The Okey Cokey - Childrens

● The Wheels on the Bus - Childrens

● Titanic Theme Tune

● When The Saints Go Marching In

● Under the Sea - From The Little Mermaid

● Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson

● We are Family - Sister Sledge

● We’ll Meet Again

● Show Me The Way To Go Home

● Always Look On The Bright

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The Top Bananas' Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1600
Up to 2 hours	£1600
Up to 3 hours	£1900

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

you can choose from 2,3,4 or 5 piece ensembles. Our most popular is a trio or quartet. A duo would be most suitable for background music, and a 5 piece is great for a bit of extra Oomph! Duo - Singer/Guitarist and one brass instrument Trio - Singer Guitarist, 2x brass OR 1 brass & 1 drums Quartet - Singer/Guitarist, 2 brass & 1 drums 5-pc - add 1 brass

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?

You are welcome to plug your Ipod into our PA for background music before/during performances at no cost to you, but we do not offer this service after our performance.

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually, for walkaround stilt performances, we are self contained with our own equipment. from arriving on site to starting our performance can be done in less than an hour. Please provide a non-public area for us to get ready and get on our stilts - a couple of sturdy chairs will be needed for this too!

Can you roam around while you perform?

This is our speciality. We can move around your event, making sure that everyone is included.

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?

We will provide all sound equipment (though we are happy to use yours where it will be beneficial and practical for both parties) but we do not provide lighting. At most of our performances, lighting is not necessary, and we are a roaming act.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If there is a song you simply must have, let us know in advance and we'll try to learn it. Between us, we have encyclopaedic knowledge of popular music from the 60s to present, so there's a chance we'll know many of your requests. Feel free to ask for something 'off the cuff' and we'll have a go - this is one of our specialities!

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We're very tall, very silly and we'll play songs you know and love in a way you've never heard before. We love to take your requests - the cheesier and dafter the better!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed all over the world, including numerous Formula1 racing events and Major sporting events. We also performed at the 2012 Paralympics, as well as public events, castles, stately homes, festivals, restaurants, weddings, birthdays - even in people's back gardens!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Too many to mention - we take our influence from anywhere and everywhere - From Mozart to 80s TV Adverts and theme tunes! We are particularly partial to 90s pop and dance music though!

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

It's a toss up between the London 2012 Paralympics, and the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix weekend, which we've performed at many times!

Musicianship

Genres:

Christmas, Ibiza club, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Swing, Pop, Covers, Vintage, R&B, Soul, Disco, Rock, Britpop, Rock 'n' Roll, Classic rock, Reggae, Ska

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Types:

Vintage jazz band, Vintage band, Roaming band, New Orleans band, 50s tribute band, 60s tribute band

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Event types:

Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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