FAQs
I REALLY WANT TO HAVE A GREAT PARTY WITH EVERYONE ON THE DANCE FLOOR - ARE YOU THE RIGHT BAND FOR THAT?
Absolutely! We have been performing at weddings and events for over a decade and have an infectious live show that guarantees a packed dance floor and a party that you and your guests will remember for years to come! Our repertoire features the biggest classic and current chart hits, so there's certainly something for everyone.
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WHAT SONGS DO YOU PLAY?
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Loads! See our repertoire page for further information.
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DO YOU TAKE REQUESTS?
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We tailor our setlists to each event based on our industry experience. We are happy to perform one special request for you - for weddings this is usually the first dance. You can also let us know your top 10 preferences from the repertoire, which will give us a good idea of what genres and atmosphere you'd like for your event, and help us to guide our setlist. We cannot guarantee we'll include every song you mention but please be assured there'll be something for everyone to enjoy! See our repertoire page for further information.
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HOW LONG DO YOU TAKE TO SET-UP?
Usually up to 90 minutes. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, we often arrive to set-up while the room is turned around - we can have background music playing within around 30 minutes of load in.
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WHAT TIME DO YOU PLAY?
At a time to suit your event! Standard prices for the main band are based on 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight. We can also provide optional extras for earlier on in your day, or can perform earlier with the band.
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CAN YOU PROVIDE MUSIC FOR OUR DRINKS RECEPTION?
Yes - we can provide live-lounge style static acoustic duo/trio/quartet music (with male or female vocals), or a brilliantly fun unamplified acoustic roaming set that can be 4, 5 or 6-piece (with sax). You can see a video sample here.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ‘PRE-MIXED DJ SERVICE’ THAT COMES WITH THE STANDARD PACKAGE AND THE 'BAND MEMBER TO DJ LIVE' WHICH IS AN OPTIONAL EXTRA?
The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 30 songs in advance for this) through the PA before and after their live sets. We do this at most events and it works great - the volume of the music would be the same as if you had a DJ. If you upgrade to the live DJ service, you can still send over preferences in advance, but you will also have a band member selecting and mixing tracks live on the night, as well as taking requests. The DJ will be happy to make important announcements but they will not talk constantly over or between tracks (that's just not our style!). We also think it's important to say that the DJ won't have a separate DJ booth - they will set up in an appropriate space (ideally to the side of the stage) and the PA/lighting will be the same as what is being used by the band. We also offer a DJ-Live line up, with additional saxophone and percussion, which is an enhanced version of the DJ Service and can really keep the party going.
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HOW LONG DO YOU PLAY FOR?
We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minutes) in the evening and also provide a pre-mixed disco (tailored to your tastes) before and after live sets, so your whole night of entertainment is covered in one booking.
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DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN PA AND LIGHTING?
Yes – all included in the price, we also travel with a professional sound engineer. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in. If you already have production in place, just let us know and we can liaise with your production team for the band's requirements. The band's standard PA and lighting rig is suitable for venues/events up to around 250 guests. If your event is larger than this, or you'd like some extras in terms of lighting or staging, a production upgrade is available for an additional fee.​ Just get in touch to ask.
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WHAT IS THE QUOTED PRICE BASED ON?
Our pricing will vary according to the size of the line-up booked, timings of your event, as well as the distance of the venue from London. Your quote is the full price you pay and includes travel. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hours 30 mins drive home, we charge a bit extra so we can book accommodation. If free parking is not available on site, we would ask that the band are reimbursed for parking costs. We also factor for ULEZ/Congestion fees in London, if needed. For an accurate quote, please contact us with your event date and venue details, and as much information about your day as possible so we can quote accurately.
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OUR VENUE HAS A NOISE LIMITER, CAN YOU WORK WITH THAT?
Yes, we regularly work at venues with noise limiters. We are happy to contact the venue in advance of the event to make sure we have all the required information to enable us to plan accordingly.
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DO YOU HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE AND PAT TESTED EQUIPMENT?
Yes.
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WILL YOU PERFORM OUR FIRST DANCE?
Yes, as long as we have two weeks notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.
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HOW MUCH SPACE DO YOU REQUIRE?
We have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 3m x 5m. This may increase according to line-up size.
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HOW MUCH POWER DO YOU REQUIRE?
2 x 13-amp sockets is fine for our system.
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DO I NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD/DRINKS?
The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members and sound engineer. This is because we are often on site for many hours, and need energy to perform well! We are happy to discuss options, as the meal does not necessarily have to be the same as what you are feeding your guests, but should be a cooked meal and ideally nothing too dense (so we can dance and sing afterwards!). In our experience it is so much better to have hot food available on site which saves time during our set-up and allows us to be more flexible if your schedule changes on the day. However, this is certainly not a deal breaker so if you can’t provide this, just let us know in advance, as we can also offer a buy-out arrangement in specific circumstances, where the band can organise their own food.
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CAN WE SEE YOU PLAY LIVE BEFORE BOOKING?
As a professional function band our bookings tend to be weddings and private events that unfortunately we are unable to invite guests to. Our videos are a very accurate insight into our look and sound, and we'd also encourage you to check out our testimonials page to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the band.
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HOW DO I BOOK THE BAND?
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Pop London are a very busy band so if you are keen on making a booking please let us know at the earliest opportunity - the date can be secured by signing a booking contract and paying a deposit.
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READY TO BOOK? LET'S GO!
STEP 2:
CHAT WITH US
Book a call or a Zoom with us to chat about your event, let us provide an accurate quote, and see if we are a good fit for you.
STEP 3:
BOOK POP LONDON & GET READY TO PARTY WITH US!
Sit back knowing your music is taken care of, and get ready to have a great time.
DO YOU TAKE REQUESTS? We are happy to perform one special request for you - for weddings this is usually the first dance. You can also let us know your top 10 preferences from the repertoire, as well as send up to 30 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.
HOW LONG DO YOU TAKE TO SET-UP? Up to 90 minutes. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, we often arrive to set-up while the room is turned around - we can have background music playing within around 30 minutes of load in.
WHAT TIME DO YOU PLAY? At a time to suit your event. For the party band, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight. Our DJ's can play later, our acoustic acts can cover the earlier part of your event or accommodate other timings. Please get in touch!
CAN YOU PROVIDE MUSIC FOR OUR DRINKS RECEPTION? Yes - we can provide live lounge style duo music (with male or female vocals), or a brilliantly fun unamplified acoustic roaming set that can be 4, 5 or 6-piece (with sax). You can see a video sample here.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ‘PRE-MIXED DJ SERVICE’ THAT COMES WITH THE STANDARD PACKAGE AND THE 'BAND MEMBER TO DJ LIVE' WHICH IS AN OPTIONAL EXTRA? The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 30 songs in advance for this) through the PA before and after their live sets. We do this at most events and it works great - the volume of the music would be the same as if you had a DJ. If you upgrade to the live DJ service, you can still send over preferences in advance, but you will also have a band member selecting and mixing tracks live on the night, as well as taking requests. The DJ will be happy to make important announcements but they will not talk constantly over or between tracks (that's just not our style!). We also think it's important to say that the DJ won't have a separate DJ booth - they will set up in an appropriate space (ideally to the side of the stage) and the PA/lighting will be the same as what is being used by the band.
HOW LONG DO YOU PLAY FOR? We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minutes) in the evening and also provide a pre-mixed disco (tailored to your tastes) before and after live sets, so your whole night of entertainment is covered in one booking.
DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN PA AND LIGHTING? Yes – all included in the price, we also travel with a professional sound engineer. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.
WHAT IS THE WEBSITE GUIDE PRICE BASED ON? The published guide price is based on our 6-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in London. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hours 30 mins drive home, we charge a bit extra so we can book accommodation. For an accurate quote please contact us with your event date and venue details.
OUR VENUE HAS A NOISE LIMITER, CAN YOU WORK WITH THAT? Yes, we regularly work at venues with noise limiters. We are happy to contact the venue in advance of the event to make sure we have all the required information to enable us to plan accordingly.
DO YOU HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE AND PAT TESTED EQUIPMENT? Yes.
WILL YOU PERFORM OUR FIRST DANCE? Yes, as long as we have two weeks notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.
HOW MUCH SPACE DO YOU REQUIRE? This depends a little on the size ofband you decide to book. As a 6 piece, we have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 3m x 5m.
HOW MUCH POWER DO YOU REQUIRE? 2 x 13-amp sockets is fine for our system.
DO I NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD/DRINKS? Ideally soft drinks and a hot meal or buffet. However, this is certainly not a deal breaker so if you can’t provide this, just let us know in advance, as we also have the option of a food buyout.
CAN WE SEE YOU PLAY LIVE BEFORE BOOKING? As a professional function band our bookings tend to be weddings and private events that unfortunately we are unable to invite guests to. Our videos are a very accurate insight into our look and sound, and we'd also encourage you to check out our testimonials page to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the band.