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Brooklyn

From £2,165

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £2,165

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

Brooklyn are a five piece band with an incredible horn section that play the best range of songs from classics to modern favourites. One of the hottest and busiest bands around! 

Brooklyn have been performing at weddings, parties and corporate events for years, and have a wealth of experience which means they know exactly how to tailor their performance for your special occasion. 

With their fantastic horn section they are able to perform a huge range of songs, some that other bands just couldn't do justice to! With male vocals and backing vocals from bass and drums they combine to create a huge live sound and grooves to keep the dance floor full all night. 

They also offer a variety of daytime add-on options including solo, duo and trio!

You can get an instant price and check availability for Brooklyn now. This is a band that books up years in advance, so check now to see if they are still available for your special event. 

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Set list

2020’s

As It Was - Harry Styles

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

Late Night Talking - Harry Styles

Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

Flowers - Miley Cyrus

Green Green Grass - George Ezra

The Door - Teddy Swims

Slow Hands - Niall Horan

Golden - Harry Styles

Lover - Taylor Swift

 

2010’s

Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay

All Of Me - John Legend

Best Part - Daniel Caesar

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

Budapest - George Ezra

Cake By The Ocean - DNCE

Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd

Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake

Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran

Cheerleader - OMI

Finesse - Bruno Mars

Forget You - Cee Lo Green

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Hey Ya! - Outkast

Ho Hey! - The Lumineers

I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc

I'm Not The Only One - Sam Smith

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Love Me Again - John Newman

Love Yourself - Justin Bieber

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Riptide - Vance Joy

Rolling In The Deep - Adele

Rude - Magic!

Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur

Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

Shotgun - George Ezra

Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon

Sugar - Maroon 5

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton

Lonely Boy - The Black Keys

Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High - Arctic Monkeys

Baby I’m Yours - Arctic Monkeys

I Will Wait  - Mumford & Sons

Little Lion Man - Mumford & Songs

The Cave - Mumford & Sons

 

2000’s

Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson

Better Together - Jack Johnson

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis

Dakota - Stereophonics

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

Harder to Breathe - Maroon 5

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys

Just Friends - Musiq Soulchild

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

Mr. Brightside - The Killers

Naive - The Kooks

Last Nite - The Strokes

Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs

Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys

Senorita - Justin Timberlake

Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5

Somebody Told Me - The Killers

Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne

Take Your Momma - Scissor Sisters

Toxic - Britney Spears

Use Somebody - Kings of Leon

Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Wake Me Up - Avicii

You've Got The Love - Florence & The Machine

Mardy Bum - Arctic Monkeys

Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones

 

1990’s

Amazed - Lonestar

Angels - Robbie Williams

Finally - CeCe Peniston

I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys

Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams

Still The One - Shania Twain

Lady - Modjo

Place Your Hands - Reef

She's Electric - Oasis

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Wonderwall - Oasis

Don’t Look Back in Anger - Oasis

 

1980’s

500 Miles - The Proclaimers

All Night Long - Lionel Richie

Africa - Toto

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Celebration - Kool & The Gang

Don't Stop Believin' - Journey

Don't You Want Me - The Human League

Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

Faith - George Michael

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman

Footloose - Kenny Loggins

Get Down On It - Kool and The Gang

Give It Up - KC and The Sunshine Band

Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley

Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

I’ve had the time of my life - Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes

Kiss - Prince

Let's Dance - David Bowie

Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

Power Of Love - Huey Lewis and The News

Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams

Simply The Best - Tina Turner

Wake Me Up (Before You Go-Go) - Wham!

You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates

You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel

 

1970’s

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

American Pie - Don McLean

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Don't Stop Me Now - Queen

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

How Deep Is Your Love - The Bee Gees

Hotel California - The Eagles

Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

Let's Stay Together - Al Green

Livin Da Vida Loca - Ricky Martin

Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Mamma Mia - Abba

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Rock With You - Michael Jackson

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver

Use Me - Bill Withers

September - Earth, Wind & Fire

I Wanna Be Like You - Jungle Book

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

 

1960’s

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell|

At Last - Etta James

Beggin - Franki Valli & The Four Seasons

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley

Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You - Frankie Valli

Come Together - The Beatles

December 63’ - Frank Valli & The Four Seasons

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson

I Say a Little Prayer for You - Aretha Franklin

I’m A Believer - The Monkees

It’s Not Unusual - Tom Jones

My Girl - The Temptations

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones

Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

Sittin' On the Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Soul Man - Sam & Dave

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Twist and Shout - The Beatles

What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

 

1950’s

Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra

Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis

Hallelujah I Just Love Her So - Ray Charles

Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

I Got a Woman - Ray Charles

Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole

Money (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong

My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone

Return To Sender - Elvis Presley

The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra

 

 

Reviews (24)

Brooklyn

We hired Brooklyn for our wedding in Hope Farm, Dorset... They were amazing and we could not recommend them highly enough!!

Brooklyn

Working with James and the band Brooklyn was an absolute pleasure. James was a fantastic communicator and always had time to talk through ideas for the big day. They have an extensive reportoire and were flexible so that I could give suggestions for the setlist and our first dance song. They provided an amazing party atmosphere in the evening and everybody loved the live music! The band are true professionals and the songs sounded amazing and full, especially with the two-piece brass section and James' great vocals.

Brooklyn

We loved having Brooklyn at our wedding. In the build up there were incredibly flexible about set times and lengths to accommodate to our venue timings. On the night we had guests coming up to us to compliment how great the band were, which was amazing. Their set list was great and took into account our preferences to make the best set list for us. We would highly recommend Brooklyn to anyone.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn were amazing, great music choice for the set list to get people dancing and amazing musicians. Very happy and gave the night a great atmosphere.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn were incredibly and the whole experience with Hire a Band was excellent. The performance on the night was flawless. They really got the crowd going and are very talented. Thanks so much!

Brooklyn

The band were amazing! They were really easy to work with before the wedding and flexible in arranging all the evening timings, first dance and general set. They have a huge playlist to choose from and allow you to pick the songs you want in advance. They brought great energy to our wedding and got everyone dancing. We were absolutely thrilled with choosing them and can highly recommend!

Brooklyn

We hired Brooklyn for our wedding and they were absolutely brilliant. They put on such a good show, the music quality was brilliant and they were great guys. All our guests have been commenting on how great the band were and we couldn't recommend enough. They played all the songs we requested and filled the rest of the sets with the perfect combination to keep everyone dancing!

Brooklyn

The band were great. They were musically fantastic; their choice of songs established just the right atmosphere and everyone was dancing and having a great time.

Brooklyn

Amazing band, had everyone up and dancing. Horn section added such a fun element which everyone loved. One of the highlights of the day and would highly recommend.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn were amazing - really friendly people, very accommodating with working with us to play songs we liked, amazing sound, got everyone dancing, not at all wedding cheese and every guest commented that they were the best band they had heard at a wedding. Would highly recommend - thank you so much for being part of our day!

Brooklyn

The band were absolutely spot on, everyone loved them. People said they’ve never danced as much at a wedding before. They put together two songs for our first dance and it went down an absolute treat. I hope they enjoyed themselves as much as we did. Absolutely recommend these guys to come play at your wedding.

Brooklyn

What a fantastic performance! I have never in my life spent so much time on the dancefloor. The musicianship was superb - as a very average guitar player myself, the soloing on the night made me want to grab my guitars and start practising again! They knew the songs to get the crowd going and the energy they brought was second to none. Overall, blimey, what a great choice booking Brooklyn was!

Brooklyn

Brooklyn were amazing! The guys were super friendly and really accommodating. We were quite specific with the songs we wanted them to play but they were happy to be flexible. We really appreciated the call from James a couple of weeks before the wedding, and on the day they were organised and everything ran on time. The music was great and they did a fantastic job! Thank you very much!

Brooklyn

Brooklyn really made our wedding a day to remember. They got everyone up and dancing and we've had so many comments from friends and family after the event saying how much they enjoyed their set!

Brooklyn

The Brooklyn band were absolutely fantastic! We hired them for our wedding in Cornwall in July 2021 - they set up on time, came all the way down from London and then performed two awesome sets. They even stuck around after and let us use the sound system. 100% would recommend.

Brooklyn

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for last night! We’re still buzzing.


You guys were incredible!
I had fears of an empty dance floor leading up to the wedding- but you absolutely killed it with the tunes. There were family members busting moves who no one has ever seen set foot on the dance floor

Brooklyn

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to you all for Saturday night. We had an absolute blast and everyone, even Benn's 86 year old granddad was saying how great you guys were.

Brooklyn

The band were excellent! Playlist & performance was perfect for us. They were great with the crowd & we loved every minute from our first dance to the final song. Thanks guys

Brooklyn

Just to say thank you for another fabulous party last night! As always you were all brilliant and the packed dance floor all evening was proof of that!

Once again thanks for putting on such an amazing night for us on the 12th Jan. The feedback I have had from anyone is amazing and a few people have asked for your contact details too so hopefully you will get some more gigs from it.

Brooklyn

Just a quick email to say thank you SO much for Saturday. Everyone had such a fantastic time and there's been heaps of awesome feedback from our guests about you guys.

Brooklyn

Please give my thanks to everyone involved, they were all great and everyone at the dinner certainly enjoyed themselves!

Brooklyn

Can't thank you and your guys n girls enough for such a great night and performance. Everyone loved it. We had a great party and a fantastic wedding weekend.

Brooklyn

I really wanted to thank you all so much for an awesome performance on the 25th June at my party in Steventon. Everyone has commented on how completely brilliant you were.... I consider that we were blessed to have had the great fortune to have had you play at the event, and really appreciate the extra couple of numbers you managed to fit in for us.

Brooklyn

We had an absolutely amazing time and thank you so much for playing - you guys were all incredible!

FAQs

How far in advance should we book?

As soon as you know your date, really. Popular dates (weekends, especially in summer) can book up 12+ months ahead, but we've also pulled off cracking gigs with just a few weeks' notice if we're free. The earlier you lock it in, the more choice you'll have.

How much do you charge?

You can use the instant quote button on this page to get a price straight away — your fee will appear on screen, and you'll also get a follow-up email confirming it. If we're available and you're happy with the price, get back in touch with the Hireaband team to secure the date. It's very much first come, first served, so if we're available, don't hesitate.

What's your payment and cancellation policy?

Hireaband will ask for a reservation fee to secure your date, with the remaining balance due before the event (your booking confirmation will have exact dates and amounts). If you need to cancel or postpone, get in touch as early as possible — the closer to the date, the harder it is for Hireaband to fill the slot, so the cancellation terms reflect that. Full details are in your booking agreement, but the Hireaband team are always happy to talk through the specifics.

What if any timings change after booking you?

No problem at all. We know that timings and details aren't always set in stone at the booking stage, and plans have a habit of evolving as your big day gets closer. We're happy to be flexible around changes to your schedule, and if you decide further down the line that you'd like to add on any extra services, just get in touch with the Hireaband team and they'll sort it out for you.

What should we expect if we've never booked a live band before?

Totally understandable if this all feels a bit new! Booking a band is a big part of your day, so we're here to make it as straightforward as possible. We've performed at countless weddings and events, and the Hireaband team will guide you through every step, from your initial enquiry right through to the big day itself. If you're ever unsure about anything, just ask — that's what we're here for.

Can we see you perform live before booking?

We don't always have public gigs to invite you to (weddings tend to be private!), but we're always happy to jump on a call and talk you through what to expect. A public performance will often be posted on this page too, so it's worth checking back — and if we do have one coming up, we'll gladly send details your way.

How much contact will we have with the band before the wedding?

Hireaband will put you in direct touch with us around 3 months before your date, so you can go through all the finer details together — song choices, timings, any special requests and so on. In the meantime, the Hireaband team are always on hand to answer any questions you have, so you're never left waiting.

How many songs will the band learn especially for me?

We're happy to learn your first dance or a special request. Other songs depend on the time frame given and what the songs are. We're always keen to learn new things, so do let us know and we'll try to accommodate as best we can for you.

Can we choose our own setlist?

Yes, within reason. We have a core set of crowd-pleasers that we know works brilliantly, and we're experts at reading a room and picking the right songs on the night to keep everyone dancing. We're also always happy to tweak the setlist based on your taste — send us a few "must plays" and a few "please avoids" and we'll build the night around them. Just bear in mind that learning brand new songs from scratch (aside from your first dance) depends on notice — see above!

Will you be able to do my first dance?

Given enough notice, yes. It takes a while for us to rehearse a song to the high standards that we set ourselves. If you can give us at least 8 weeks' notice, that should be fine. The song also has to be suitable for the band. If we can't do it justice, then we can put it on an iPod and go seamlessly into our set at the end of it.

How much space does the band need?

This will vary depending on the size of the band and the setup on the night, but we've performed at a huge variety of venues and can comfortably fit into most spaces that have hosted a live band before. If your venue has anything a little unusual about it, we can usually find a way to make it work, so just get in touch if you're not sure and we'll be happy to advise.

Does Brooklyn have a live horn section?

Yes – our horn section is one of the things that sets Brooklyn apart, adding a huge live sound and letting us do justice to songs many other bands can't perform properly. If you'd like a smaller sound for part of the day, we also offer daytime acoustic solo, duo and trio options.

How long do you take to set up?

We ask for around an hour to set up and check everything is working, but if it needs to be shorter, just let us know and we'll always accommodate as best we can.

How far will you travel?

We regularly perform all over the country, so distance really is no object, but we will require an additional fee for travel and may need bed and breakfast arranged for us. Any price you receive already includes travel costs, so there won't be any surprise extras on top.

Will we need to feed you?

It depends on timings, but generally some hot food would be hugely appreciated. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Normally a catering company will provide a 'crew meal' as part of their package, or we're happy to have evening food that's already available.

What do you wear?

We tend to be 'smart casual' as in our pictures and video. However, we can be smarter or more casual depending on your event and requirements.

How long do you perform for?

As standard, we provide 2 x 1hr or 3 x 40 minute sets as required on the night, up until midnight. We can play past midnight, but it can incur an additional fee. We are flexible though and will always try to accommodate your requirements. We can also add an additional 1hr set for a small fee!

Do you take breaks, and what happens to the music then?

Yes, we'll take short breaks between sets to grab a drink and catch our breath! During these breaks we'll have background music playing through our own PA system, so there's never a dead moment on the dancefloor. Just let us know if you have a particular playlist or Spotify account you'd like us to use.

Will the band provide a DJ service?

Yes, as standard we provide a playlist DJ service whenever we're not performing — so between sets and after our last set, right up until midnight (or your curfew if earlier). These are tried-and-tested playlists that we've refined over countless events, but you're also welcome to send us your own playlist to play instead. If you'd like a bit more than that, we offer an upgrade to a manned DJ service, where a band member stays on hand throughout to look after the music and take requests on the night.

Can you arrive earlier and finish later?

Our standard on-site time runs from 6pm to midnight, but we're happy to be flexible around your schedule. Whether you need us there earlier for an afternoon slot or performing later into the night, just let us know your requirements and we'll do our best to accommodate — additional fees may apply for extended hours.

Do you offer any optional extras?

Yes! On top of our standard package, we can offer a range of optional extras for an additional fee — things like extra performance sets, a manned DJ service, acoustic sets for your ceremony or drinks reception, and more. Just let us know what you have in mind and we'll see what we can put together for your day.

Do you provide all your own equipment?

Yes, all we need is a clear area in which to set up and a power supply.

Are you insured and PAT tested?

Yes to both. We carry full public liability insurance, and all our equipment is PAT tested annually. Hireaband will send your venue any certification that's required.

Can you work with sound limiters?

Yes. We don't 'love' them, but we absolutely can work within them.

What happens if one of the band is ill on the day of my event?

We have a network of fellow musicians that we can call on to stand in on the rare occasion one of the band is ill. On top of that, Hireaband is the UK's biggest entertainment agency and has access to dozens of wedding bands in your area even at the very last minute. However, we've never missed a gig yet.

Further Info

Line-Up

  • Default Line Up
  • Male Vocals / Guitar
  • Sax
  • Trumpet
  • Bass
  • Drums

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Manned DJ Service
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)
  • Daytime Acoustic Duo
  • Daytime Entertainment Options Available
  • Early Arrival
  • Additional 1hr Set
  • Daytime Acoustic Solo Performance
  • Daytime Acoustic Trio

Provided by the Act

  • PA System
  • Complimentary Unmanned DJ Service (when not performing)
  • Able To Work With Sound Limiters
  • Stage Lighting
  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment
  • Can Perform Your First Dance

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