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The Cherries

From £1,105

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £1,105

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

Playing those amazing songs that you know ALL the words to, The Cherries are a professional female fronted band specialising in Weddings, Corporate Events and Parties.

If you're lucky enough to have The Cherries available for your event here's what they offer:

  • Regularly updated modern set list
  • They can learn your first dance
  • Set up in 1 hour
  • Pop & Contemporary hits, with Soul & Motown
  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 Minute Sets
  • Female Vocals Vocals 
  • Female Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys and Drums
  • The very latest in modern equipment
  • Complimentary Unmanned DJ Service
  • All Equipment PAT tested and PLI insurance (A dream for your venue)
  • Reliable transport - this band have never even been late for a booking
  • Professional approach both on and off stage
  • Comfortable with corporate event schedules including early soundchecks
  • Flexible and friendly - they believe in giving you the best possible entertainment

The Cherries are happy to learn your first dance just to add a an extra special unique touch to your big day. They can also be flexible on set times, set up times and PA use for speeches etc. Realising there's a lot to plan for these sorts of events, The Cherries can fit in around you!

Their sets are usually 2 hours long and this can be split as you please, usually 2 x 1 hour live sets or 3 x 40 mins live sets are popular. The Cherries also have recorded music to play in between sets, or you can play your own iPod or laptop through their PA.

If you have any special requirements or need advice then please contact the band and they will do what they can to help. Their aim is to make having an amazing live band as easy and cost effective as possible!

 

Listen

Set list

Superstition - Stevie Wonder
 Rolling in the deep - Adele
 Mercy - Duffy
 Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin
 Rehab - Amy Winehouse
 Take me to the river - Al Green
 Son of a preacher man - Dusty Springfield
 Hard to handle - Otis Redding
 It's your thing - The Isley Brothers
 Never forget you - The Noisettes
 Locked out of heaven - Bruno Mars
 Happy - Pharrell Williams
 Chain of fools - Aretha Franklin
 Upside down - Diana Ross
 Rescue me - Fontella Bass
 Valerie - Amy Winehouse
 Super duper love - Joss Stone
 You've got the love - Candi Staton
 I want you back - The Jackson 5
 I feel good - James Brown
 Twist and shout - The Beatles
 Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
 Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
 Higher ground - Stevie Wonder
 Are you gonna be my girl - Jet
 What a man - Linda Lyndell
 Jonny B Goode - Chuck Berry
 Treasure - Bruno Mars
 Signed sealed delivered - Stevie Wonder
 Mustang sally - Wilson Pickett
 Daytripper - The Beatles
 You really got me - The Kinks
 Tainted love - Gloria Jones/Soft Cell
 Play that funky music - Wild Cherry
 Mr Brightside - The Killers
 Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
 Price Tag - Jessie J
 Walking on sunshine - Katrina & the  waves
 Let's get it on - Marvin Gaye
 Stand by me - Ben E King
 Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran

Reviews (18)

The Cherries were fantastic and we are very pleased we hired them for our wedding. Communication beforehand was thorough and responsive and they arrived on time. The band played a great set list and interacted fantastically with our guests and helped to create a great atmosphere. They were also totally unphased by needing to set themselves up in the corner of a barn surrounded by hay bales! Our guests were very complimentary and especially praised the wonderful voice of the lead singer and the energy the band put in to their performance. They were outstanding and I would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone.

Alexandra Wilson & Matthew Curry, Wedding - Devon
16th July 2022

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding last sat. We really enjoyed ourselves. You guys rocked that boat

Wedding, Bristol
16th October 2020

Just wanted to say thanks so much for playing last night - everyone commented on how fantastic you all were. It was absolutely brilliant and I had so much fun, as did everyone I've spoken to. The choice of songs was just perfect. Thank you!

Wedding, Bristol
14th June 2020

We just want to thank you for playing at the wedding, you were amazing! You kept everyone dancing all night which is just what we wanted, we've had loads of great feedback about the band. It was great music and had all of us up on the dance floor so thank you

Wedding, Bath
11th June 2020

Just wanted to write and say a massive thank you for last Saturday. We both had a brilliant evening and I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say much of that was down to you and the band playing two awesome sets. We have plenty of memories of the day but for both of us one of our favourites was during the second set, seeing all our guests up dancing and having a great time. So many of our friends and family came up to us during the night saying how great you sounded and what a great set list you played. As for us – we loved every minute of it!! Lastly, thanks so much for playing our first dance song request, you made it sound amazing!

Wedding, Bath
16th May 2020

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you VERY much for your performance on Saturday night.
 We have received great feedback from the other parents (especially from the Mums you allowed to sing with you!) and I had a fab time

PTA event, Bath
3rd May 2020

I would like to thank you all for a fantastic night. The sessions you played just did the job for our wedding. It fitted both the wide age range and for the mix of people from across the globe. The floor was practically full for most of the time you played, which is a credit to all of you. I know your music capped a great wedding day into a fantastic event. I think also you seemed to enjoy it just as much as we did! We would have like even more! I guess you get similar positive feedback from other “customers. The feedback we have received from all our guests was really good. Well done to you all and if this goes a little way to promoting your band then all to the good. So many thanks for a truly great time.

Wedding, Bath
18th April 2020

Brilliant band - they played at our daughter’s wedding and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone wanting a live band

Jane
22nd February 2020

I can't thank you enough for Saturday, you guys were awesome! I am so shocked at how quickly it all went by and sad that I didn't get enough dace time in!! Everyone has been saying how great you were and I have passed your details on. Keep doing what your doing and I wish you and the band every success!

Wedding, Bath
3rd January 2020

We just wanted to send you an email to thank you so much for playing at our wedding.
You were absolutely amazing and surpassed our expectations. All of our guests loved it and we had so many comments on how great you and the band were. Thank you so much again for making our wedding such a great one. We can’t recommend you enough

Jack & Jessica
21st December 2019

We just wanted to send a message of thanks to you all for your incredible performance on Saturday. We could not have hoped for better and we have received so many positive comments about you. Your cover of Ellie Goulding’s ‘How long will I love you’ was absolutely superb and was perfect for our first dance. We really hope we can find a video of it! We also appreciate that you played our special request of ‘I’m still standing’

Wedding, Bruton
19th October 2019

Thank you so much for playing our wedding - you were fantastic! Great communications during the build up, learning our fabulously cheesy first dance at short notice and singing it so well, ensuring guests were up and dancing all night with your amazing song choices... we had a blast - thank you

Suzannah
28th September 2019

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding, you were amazing and had the dance floor packed all evening! This was exactly how we wanted our wedding to be and we can't thank you enough

Michelle & Mutiu
31st August 2019

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. We loved it and the dance floor was full all night!

Gemma
27th July 2019

You guys were AMAZING!!! We loved you and so did our guests - thank you so much!!!

Ellie
22nd June 2019

You really made our do go with a bang. Everybody was asking me about you guys and how did I find out about you. It was all just perfect

Wedding, Bristol
22nd June 2019

You guys were fantastic on the night and put the icing on the cake to a great wedding

James and Sarah
2nd June 2019

Beautiful and talented The Cherries performed at our wedding reception on Saturday night. Fantastic entertainment - highly recommended. Thank you so very much!!!

James
20th April 2019

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.

What genre of music does The Cherries play?

We're a female-fronted 5-piece covering Pop and Contemporary hits alongside classic Soul and Motown, so we can keep a real mix of generations on the dancefloor.

Do The Cherries provide a DJ service between sets?

Yes — we include a complimentary unmanned DJ service as standard, playing recorded music between our live sets, or you're welcome to plug in your own iPod or laptop through our PA instead.

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.

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