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The Accused

From £1,110

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £1,110

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

Slick, professional and vastly experienced, Liverpool's The Accused are the undisputed kings of the North West wedding, private function and corporate event circuit. With an enviable ability to do justice to a ridiculously broad repertoire, they guarantee to rock quite literally any dance floor!

You really need to check out their set list. From classic Indie & Brit Pop to Soul & Swing, with a touch of Rap & Hip Hop and Classic Rock thrown in for good measure, as well as some of the current bangers doing the rounds right now from the likes of Avicii, Daft Punk & Swedish House Mafia, there's truly something for everyone here, done refreshingly in The Accused's very own inimitable way. 

The classic 4-piece line-up consists of male lead vocals, guitar, bass and drums and the band are, of course, accompanied by state of the art sound and lighting equipment. Expect two hours of live performance time as standard and a complimentary disco service for when the band aren't on stage. 

Highly-polished bands like this are very busy indeed so don't delay, contact us today to discuss your requirements and we'll be only too happy to provide you with all the information you need. Simply make a website enquiry and we'll be right back to you!

 

 

 

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Set list

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson
Summer - Calvin Harris
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Blurred Lines - Robert Thicke
Feel So Close - Calvin Harris
Love Me Again - John Newman
Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Wake Me up - Avicii
Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
I Got A Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Moves like Jagger - Maroon 5
Runaway baby - Bruno Mars
Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs
The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars
One Day Like This - Elbow
Pencil full of lead - Paulo Nutini
Valerie - Amie Winehouse
Clocks - Coldplay
Mr Brightside - The Killers
When the sun goes down - Arctic Monkeys
All these things that I've done - The Killers
How You Like me Now - The Heavy
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Dakota - Stereophonics
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
Golden Touch - Razorlight
Last Nite - The Strokes
Club Foot - Kasabian
Be my Girl - Jet
I Predict a Riot - Kaiser Chiefs
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Dance Floor - Arctic Monkeys
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
Love Machine - Arctic Monkeys
Panic Station - Muse
Gold on the Ceiling - The Black Keys
By the Way - RHCP
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
Hump De Bump - RHCP
Times Like These - Foo Fighters
Vertigo - U2
Dani California - RHCP
No One Knows - Queens of the Stone Age
Give It Away - RHCP
Rope - Foo Fighters
American Idiot - Green Day
Under The Bridge - RHCP
Hysteria - Muse
Changing Man - Paul Weller
Aeroplane - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Where the Streets Have No Name - U2
All Right Now - Free
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Stuck In the Middle with You - Stealers Wheel
Born to be wild - Steppenwolf
Back in Black - ACDC
My Generation - The Who
The Boys are Back in Town- Thin Lizzy
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Sweet Child O Mine - Guns n Roses
Every Little Thing She Does - The Police
Crazy Little thing Called Love - Queen
Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
20th Century Boy - T Rex
Roadhouse Blues - The Door
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
Pinball Wizard - The Who
Sympathy Devil - The Rolling Stones
Rock n Roll - Led Zeppelin
Crosstown Traffic - Jimi Hendrix
Fire - Jimi Hendrix
Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
Jump Around - House of Pain
White Lines - Grandmaster Flash
Bonkers - Dizzee Rascal
Fight for Your Right - Beastie Boys
Walk This Way - Aerosmith
Step On - Happy Mondays
The Only One I Know - The Charlatans
Fools Gold - Stone Roses
Cigarettes and Alcohol - Oasis
I'm Free - The Soup Dragons
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Park Life - Blur
She's Electric - Oasis
Sit Down - James
100 Mile High - Ocean Colour Scene
Hush - Kula Shaker
River Boat Song - Ocean Colour
Place Your Hands - Reef
Song 2 - Blur
You Can Call Me AL - Paul Simon
Radio Ga Ga - Queen
Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Town Called Malice- The Jam
Power of Love - Huey Lewis
Dreadlock Holiday - 10cc
Baggy Trousers - Madness
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
Going Underground - The Jam
My Sharona - The Knack
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Start - The Jam
Word up - Cameo
Kiss - Prince
Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Long Train -Doobie Brothers
Sex Machine - James Brown
Nutbush City Limits - Tina Turner
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
I Will Survive - Slinkified
A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
All Day and All of the Night - The Kinks
Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Stones
Twist n Shout - The Beatles
Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
Day Tripper - The Beatles
Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
Come Together - The Beatles
Bad Moon Rising - CCR
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
Hard Day's Night - Beatles
Money - The Beatles
Shake Your Tail Feather - Ray Charles
Jail House Rock - Elvis Presley
Johnny B Good - Chuck Berry
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
Higher & Higher - Jackie Brown
I Feel Good - James Brown
Mustang Sally - Wilson Picket
Midnight Hour - Blues Brothers
Signed, sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Soul Man - Blues Brothers
Ooh I Wanna Be Like You - Jungle Book
Moon dance - Van Morrison
You do something to me - Paul Weller
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Amazed - Lonestar
Something - George Harrison
One Day Like This - Elbow
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Reviews (12)

The Accused are The BEST band to come out of the North West since those Liverpool lads! We've booked this band on numerous occasions because not only are they brilliant and versatile, The Accused are suitable for any occasion as their music repertoire is awesome and covers all genres!

What a FANTASTIC band! The Accused played at my 40th birthday party. My friends still haven't stopped raving about what a great band they were and what a fantastic night they made it into 6 weeks on! The Accused definitely turned the party into a real event, everyone danced and really really enjoyed the music they played and had to be kicked off the dance floor at 1 as the venue was closing up. Thoroughly recommend and would not hesitate to book them again!

James and I just wanted to drop you a quick email to thank you so much for playing at our wedding at Ruthin Castle. We are happy for you to add our feedback to your website and we would just like to thank you so much for making our evening so special, the music was fantastic and you got everyone up dancing. Loads of our guests commented on how great the band was!! We would recommend you guys to anyone looking for a fab wedding band!!

Hi, just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thanks for a great job on our wedding night. Thanks also for spotting the first dance track was not right and changing it. We got a lot of compliments about you on the night and will be recommending you in the future.

We just wanted to say thank you to The Accused for putting on such a fantastic performance at our wedding. They put on such a great show with a huge variety of songs with something for everyone. We particularly enjoyed your rendition of the Jungle Book!! They are a really friendly bunch of guys who all interacted with everyone. So many people have commented on your performance. I won?t hesitate to highly recommend you and can?t wait for a reason to book you again! Thanks again for helping make our day a memorable one?

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for the great job you did at our wedding everyone said how much they enjoyed it and you had everyone dancing!! It really was an amazing day and went without any hiccup which of course is also down to you! You were totally professional and efficient and sounded great! We can't sing your praises enough!! Thank you again!!

Now we are back from honeymoon etc. I just wanted to again say thank you for The Accused's performance at our wedding last month. I can assure you that every one of our guests and Julie and I loved it. The music was great and the dance floor full the whole time thanks to yourself and the guys. Also many thanks for letting Ryan (Julie's brother) get up and perform alongside you it was a really nice touch. You are a great bunch of guys and were a pleasure to meet you all. Be sure if I have an event that needs a band in future your top of the list and I will recommend you to anyone who is on the lookout as well. Again Many Thanks

The Accused were absolutely fantastic, great guys also. Happy to work with me on info and music in between would definitely use them again, and recommend them. Vast array of music!

We have had so much great feedback from everybody about NYE. Please pass on my thanks to all the members in the band.

We would like to thank The Accused for a brilliant set at our recent wedding. The band was amazing and all of our guests commented on how good they were. A great choice made and got everyone in the party spirit!

Hi, Just a quick Email to let you know that everyone commented on The Accused, saying that they were awesome. We've had a lot of excellent feedback from all of the mess members, saying that you all made their night with all the songs you played, so thanks for making our night easier, hopefully you all enjoyed playing as much as we did listening. Thanks again,

The Accused performed at the Trust's Focusing on Excellence Awards in 2013, to a crowd of over 300 people, and played a huge part in making it the best one we've ever held. We booked the band at extremely short notice (only 2 weeks before the event) but they were a joy to work with, keeping in touch with us during the run up to the event and arriving in plenty of time on the night to be set up and ready to go well in advance of the start of the event. Their performance was exceptional; packing the dance floor from the off and keeping it full until they'd finished their set (full value at circa 90 minutes). Their set included hit after hit from throughout the last 50 years, covering all of the main genres and catering for all tastes (they even slotted in a few of my own personal requests). All of the feedback we've had from our staff who attended the event has been positive, with the boys from The Accused stealing the show. I'd recommend them to anyone; we've already made enquiries about whether they're available for us again next year!

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 a 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.

How big is The Accused, and where are you based?

We're a Liverpool-based 4-piece band with male lead vocals, guitar, bass and drums, and we're proud North West wedding specialists on the private function and corporate event circuit.

What kind of music does The Accused play?

We cover a ridiculously broad repertoire — from classic Indie and Britpop to Soul and Swing, with a touch of Rap and Hip Hop and Classic Rock, plus current dancefloor bangers from the likes of Avicii, Daft Punk and Swedish House Mafia, all done in our own inimitable way.

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
  • Bass
  • Drums

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