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Cool, stylish, exciting and preferred supplier to many exclusive venues. Just voted 'Best Band in the South East' at the TWIA 2024 Awards!
Function band
London
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VIVID IS THE GO-TO BAND for parties, weddings and corporate events and winner of the best band in the South East (TWIA Awards). We are a professionally managed, scalable and established event band. We have more great reviews, a wealth of material, and we are in the top ten most booked bands over the entire Encore platform. We genuinely love what we do and this is reflected in our fantastic performances across the UK and Europe. SO WHY BOOK WITH US? *SOUND QUALITY of the band is probably the most important thing to consider at your event and it often gets overlooked. However good the performers are, if the overall sound quality is poor, the vocals indecipherable and the distinction between the instruments non existent, it will be difficult to appreciate the music at all. Live sound will vary from the sound you listen to in promotional videos on your home / mobile devices, and different venues have different acoustic properties. We own and supply genuine industry grade equipment to all events and we have a qualified engineer band member to manage the sound setup. Sound and disco lighting production for events of up to 350 persons is included as standard with all our packages. Additional production is also available (in-house and upon request). On top of this, our 8-piece and above line-ups are all booked with an independent sound engineer. We own our own 9-seater tour bus so we are able to carry a good stock of spares and we can all travel to gigs together which is very healthy for the environment too! *OUR HUGE SONG REPERTOIRE of both classic and contemporary songs makes us a very appealing option to any potential client. We have also complied a collection of song medleys that form the basis of the repertoire that you can choose for your event (send us a message request if you’d like to have a look). This gives us the opportunity to perform many more songs than would otherwise be available to you within your performance period. We avoid unnecessary stops and starts between songs, and we maintain the momentum throughout the show. Modern music is heavily produced and we can recreate this with our genuine authentic reproductions using modern instruments and versatile effects units. *OUR EXPERIENCE is legendary. We have been trusted to perform at many high calibre events and for numerous high profile clients such as Mercedes UK, Shell Europe, R.A.F. Marriott Hotels, Guoman Hotels, The Natural History Museum, The Victoria & Albert Museum. Our singers have worked with producers such as Rodney Jerkins, Jimmy Harry, and Shelley Peikin, having contributed to original songs for artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Ed Sheeran, and Kylie. *VIVID MUSICIANS AND VOCALISTS are a stellar collection of London's West End performers and industry professional musicians. All our singers are experienced West End show performers or have established, successful industry solo careers. All of our musicians are professional performers and all carry degrees from respected music schools. We are all qualified in both jazz and pop disciplines. *ADDITIONAL SERVICE options are available to cover many other areas of your entertainment brief . We have 3 DJ selections as well as DJ sax live option. We provide instrumental and vocal-led acoustic band options, horn sections and multiple vocalist line-ups. We have additional production available for events over 350 persons and we can provide a mesmerising star cloth background to all clients. We can even supply a range of photo booths from our sister company Viivd Booths. *SAXOPHONE IS INCLUDED WITH ALL BOOKINGS. That’s right - whichever line up you choose, we provide a saxophonist as part of the band and to roam the dance floor if you wish! *CHOOSE YOUR LINE-UP. You can choose from a wide range of band line-up options as follows; 4-piece COMPACT - Lead female vocal / Acoustic drums / Guitar / (Keyboards and Saxophone - one player). Limited setlist. 5-piece STANDARD - Lead female vocal / Acoustic drums / Guitar lead & rhythm / Bass guitar / (Keyboards and saxophone - one player). 6-piece MIXED VOCAL - Lead female vocal / Lead male vocal / Acoustic drums / Guitar lead & rhythm / Bass guitar / (Keyboards and saxophone - one player). 7-piece - BRASSY - Lead female vocal / Acoustic drums / Guitar lead & rhythm / Bass guitar / (Keyboards and saxophone - one player) / Trumpet / Trombone. 8 piece - SELECT - Lead female vocal / Lead male vocal / Acoustic drums / Guitar lead & rhythm / Bass guitar / (Keyboards and saxophone - one player) / Trumpet / Trombone. 10 piece - HARMONY - 2 xLead female vocal / 1 x Lead male vocal / Acoustic drums / Guitar lead & rhythm / Bass guitar / Keyboards / Saxophone / Trumpet / Trombone. 13 piece SHOW BAND - 3 x Lead female vocal / 2 x Lead male vocal / Acoustic drums / Guitar lead & rhythm / Bass guitar / Keyboards / Saxophone / Trumpet / Trombone / Percussionist. We have performed indoors / outdoors, at large festivals and in tiny spaces. We’ve performed abroad and we’ve travelled the length and breadth of the British Isles. *VENUE REQUIREMENTS - yes -we provide all necessary insurance and additional documentation upon request. We will fully liaise with your venue if preferred and reduce your workload a fair bit. *WE DON’T HAVE ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS -we can plug straight into the domestic 3 pin power sockets and we don’t require a stage (although it is nice if your venue can provide one!). All we ask is that you provide each band member with a hot meal if we are on site for over 5 hours. We have been together as a band for nearly a decade and in the unlikely event of any of the team falling ill, we can cover the part from our pool of fully rehearsed musicians. We have a dedicated and experienced manager who will work with you throughout the booking process and is always available to offer help & advice. Paul | Manager | Vivid Band

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Vivid's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Samantha L
16 days ago
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5 out of 5

Such a lovely band. I’m so glad that we booked these. Everyone commented how amazing they were at our wedding. They got the party going. The whole band was on point with every song they done. We even have people asking for their details to book them !!

Reply from Vivid
16 days ago

Thanks Samantha. Lovely to have met you both and thanks for looking after us all so well. All the best! Paul

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Joe Z
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Perfect performance exactly what I expected!

Reply from Vivid
7 months ago

Thanks Joe, Lovely to meet you all, and great to be part of the birthday celebrations. That was one of the nicest cakes we've ever eaten too :) Paul

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Christine S
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

We all had so much fun! I’m so pleased this band were able to join me for my birthday party and everyone commented on how great they were. End of the evening everyone was singing along and there was so much energy in the air. Super helpful with communication before the event. I really appreciated that.

Reply from Vivid
1 year ago

Thanks Christine! It was indeed, a brilliant night :) Paul

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Lucinda S
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Vivid were amazing!! Great band and overall amazing show. Very professional and great communication throughout, they couldn’t do enough to keep us happy! Really got the crowd going and everyone stated how great they were. Loved the extra interactions when they came out and partied with us in the audience. Great musicians and it was an honour to see them perform. Kept the party going all evening!! Would definitely recommend! Thank you so much for helping us create a perfect day!

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Abigail S
1 year ago, for a Corporate event in 86-90 Park Ln
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5 out of 5

I hired Vivid for a corporate event and after being faced with a challenging turn around at the end of the ceremony, they pulled off a truly great set that brought the crowd to the dance floor and away from their tables. Thanks for a wonderful evening!

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Chris S
4 years ago, for a Wedding in County Hall
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5 out of 5

Just wanted to say thank you to you and your colleagues for Saturday night, you were all excellent and Estelle and I really felt you guys added something extra special to our big day.

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Vivid's Song list

60s & 70s & 80s
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond
I Want You Back - Jackson Five
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours - Stevie Wonder
Mr Big Stuff - Jean Knight
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Moondance - Van Morrison
Let It Be - The Beatles
Lady Marmalade - Labelle
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Good Times - Chic
Lost In Music - Sister Sledge
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
Heart of Glass - Blondie
One Step Beyond - Madness
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel
You’ve Got A Friend - Carol King
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
I Feel Good - James Brown
My Girl - The Temptations
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Shout - The Isley Brothers
You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Upside Down - Diana Ross
1999 - Prince
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Holiday - Madonna
Take Me With U - Prince
Modern Love - David Bowie
The Love Cats - The Cure
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina And The Waves
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police
Careless Whisper - George Michael
It Must Be Love - Madness
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker
It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones
Best Of My Love - Emotions
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
All Night Long - Lionel Ritchie
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Kiss - Prince
You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates
Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Africa - Toto
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Set You Free - N-Trance
As - Stevie Wonder
My Guy - Mary Wells
Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon
You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Hounds Of Love - Kate Bush
Where Is My Mind - The Pixies
Be My baby - The Ronettes
Solid As A Rock - Ella Fitzgerald
My Guy - Mary Wells
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Don’t Stop Me Know - Queen
I Wanna Be Like You - Jungle Book
You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller
Copacabana - Barry Manilow
L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Franki Valli
Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon
Sun Don’t Shine - Klangarussell
Where Is My Mind - The Pixies
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross 
Hounds Of Love - Kate Bush
Baby One More Time - Britney
90s, 00s &10s
Good As Hell - Lizzo
Just Got Paid - Ella Eyre
Came Here for Love - Ella Eyre
Juice - Lizzo
Giant - Rag N Bone Man
One Kiss - Dua Lipa
Don’t Start Now - Dua Lipa
Sugar - Maroon 5
We Found Love - Rihanna/Calvin
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Wake Me Up - Avici
Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
Show Me Love - Robin S
Don’t Call Me Baby - Madison Av
Praise You - Fat Boy
Paradise - George Ezra
Yellow - Cold Play
Far Away - Nickleback 
Human - Killers
Amsterdam - Nothing But The Thieves
Groove Is In The Heart - Deee-Lite
You Got The Love The - Source / Candi Staton / Florence & the Machine
Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) - Spiller (ft. Sophie Ellis Bextor)
Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
Toxic - Britney Spears
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
1 Thing - Amerie
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Valerie - Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse
Mercy - Duffy
American Boy - Estelle
Price Tag - Jessie J
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Waiting All Night - Rudimental
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Firework - Katy Perry
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
Heart Skips A Beat - Olly Murs
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Someone Like You - Adele
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
Ho Hey - The Lumineers
Love Like This - Faith Evans
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson Ft Bruno Mars
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Domino - Jessie J
Let's Get It Started - Black Eyed Peas
Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs
Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
Rather Be - Clean Bandit Ft Jess Glynne
Want To Want Me - Haim
If I Could Change Your Mind - Haim
You Are The Best Thing - Ray Lamontagne
Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown
Feel My Face - The Weekend
Music Sounds Better With You - Stardust
All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor
Something Got Me Started - Simply Red
Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Shiny Happy People - REM
Kiss From A Rose - Seal
Humming Bird - Alex Clare
Still The One - Shania Twain
Yellow - Coldplay
You're Gorgeous - Babybird
Next To Me - Emile Sande
A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
Seal - Kiss From A Rose
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Feel It Still - Portugal The Man
Paradise - George Ezra
Far Away - Nickelback
Human - Killers
Sugar - Maroon 5
We Found Love - Rihanna/Calvin
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Wake Me Up - Avici
Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
Show Me Love - Robin S
Don’t Call Me Baby - Madison Av
Praise You - Fat Boy
Acoustic and Jazz
Put Your Records On - Corrine Bailey Rae
Moondance - Van Morrison
Moon River - Henry Mancini
Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Fever - Peggy Lee
Careless Whisper - George Michael
It Must Be Love - Madness
Someone Like You - Adele
You've Got A Friend - Carol King
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Fly Me To The Moon - Bart Howard
All Of Me - Ella Fitzgerald
Love For Sale - Cole
I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Autumn Leaves - Frank Sinatra
Canteloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
Blue Bossa - Kenny Dorham
Ain't Misbehavin - Billie Holiday
All The Things You Are - Ella Fitzgerald
Let There Be Love - Nat King Cole
Body And Soul - Johnny Green
Stompin' At The Savoy - Judy Garland
When I Fall In Love - Etta Jones
How Long will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
Hey Ho - The Lumineers
Summertime - George Gershwin
Killing Me Softly - The Fugees
More Than Words - Extreme
Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
A Thousand Years - Christina Perry
I Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Ingrid Michaelson
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
A Night Like This - Caro Emerald
My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone
Night And Day - Cole Porter
Wade In The Water - Eva Cassidy
Stay - Sam Smith
Latch - Sam Smith
Rather Be - Clean Bandit Ft Jess Glynne
Want To Want Me - Jason Derulo
If I Could Change Your Mind - Haim
At Last - Etta James
Angel Of The Morning - The Pretenders
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Me And Mrs Jones - Billy Paul
I Get The Sweetest feeling - Jackie Wilson
Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
Blue Moon - Frank Sinatra
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Million Reasons - Lady Gaga
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Still Falling For You - Ellie Goulding
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
LOVE - Nat King
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Christmas Repertoire
Santa Baby - Kylie Minogue
Last Christmas - Wham
Fairytale Of New York - The Pogues Ft Kirtsy MacColl
All I Want For Christmas - Mariah Carey
Winter Wonderland - Bernard/Smith
Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid

Vivid's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£2459
Up to 2 hours£2459
Up to 3 hours£2709
Packages
Wedding ceremony5 musicians
We offer our instrumental, alto saxophone and guitar duo during the wedding ceremony as well as our live band for the evening reception. This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. We have a jazz standard or relaxed popular song repertoire for you to choose from and we will learn your ceremony song included in the package price.
£1909
Drinks reception5 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception from our vocal trio. The vocal trio is made up of our alto saxophonist, guitarist and female vocalist. We offer a mix of jazz standards and relaxed arrangements of popular songs for your selection. Your performing musicians will arrive to set up from midday and perform the sets anytime between 1pm and 5.30pm.
£2049
Photo Booth and Live Band5 musicians
Add the fun and excitement of a photo booth or magic mirror to your event, alongside our live band. We will provide a luxury, full size mirror booth, or classic design oval photo booth with your booking. A 3hr hour hire, prop box, guest book and photo customisation all included.
£2189
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner5 musicians
Our comprehensive entertainment package. This option provides musical entertainment from varied line ups throughout your wedding day. We will work with you closely to provide the right music to suit each setting from the musicians that make up your chosen line up. We prove 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.
£2439

Add-ons

DJ
+£310
Reception jazz music
+£440
Photo Booth / Magic Mirror
+£589
Customer questions

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?

Vivid have a jazz / easy listening range of options for receptions / cocktail events. We offer everything from a 2 piece instrumental duo(sax & guitar), vocal trio, right up to a 7 piece jazz band. We also offer our show band as a 4 piece, standard 5, super 7 (with 3 piece brass section) and mega 9 ) (3 vocalists plus 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 in the run up to the event just let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate your request.

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

We offer a free background music service from our laptop system. Simply share your playlist with us before your event and we will broadcast this to your schedule. We also offer a DJ service at additional cost.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. 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?

You are welcome to hand pick your setlist from our extensive repertoire. We also learn and perform a song of your choice completely free of charge as part of our package.

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

We offer a comprehensive PA and lighting system to all clients included in our prices.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We learn and perform one song free of charge for all clients. Additional songs are charged at £60 per song.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We are hugely energetic & enthusiastic on stage (and about the dance floor). We have fantastic performance features that enable us to do real justice to all of our material. We perform our songs in medleys. This means that we don't pause after every song and by mixing songs together (like a good DJ), we keep the momentum up throughout the performance.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have played all over the UK and parts of Europe, Most memorable are Lake Como( lakeside), The top of the Gherkin, and the Marriott County Hall on NYE (about 30 yards from the firework display at the London Eye).

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We have eclectic tastes. Legends from Pop / Soul and beyond all feature highly with us.

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

The RAF centenary event was pretty special for us. Massive crowd, huge stage with video screens as high as double decker buses to project the visuals.
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