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The Hartbeats

From £1,695

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £1,695

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

The Hartbeats are hugely experienced musicians and pride themselves in providing a memorable evening's entertainment every time. They have a Mumford vibe to what they do and can provide both an acoustic and electric set as standard. Of course, you can have all acoustic or all electric if you prefer as well. This versatility means it is like having two bands at your fingertips!

Made up of a 3 piece line-up featuring male vocals/guitar, bass/vocals and drums/vocals, they give a full sound with harmonies and backing vocals, while keeping their setup size to a minimum. When not playing live they provide a complimentary unmanned iPod DJ/playlist service so you have a full evening of entertainment - this can be converted to a manned DJ service for an additional fee.

The Hartbeats have a large repertoire of varied songs and there are very few songs they don't know, so while they have a song list they are always happy to take requests prior to the event and even on the night. This level of flexibility is what makes them so popular and really engages with you and your guests in a way other bands just cant manage. 

The add-ons offered by this band include an extra evening 1 hour set, daytime solo, duo or trio sets and extra musicians to be added to their core line-up.

The band come with the very latest in modern equipment, all of which is PAT tested, and the band come with PLI insurance, making them a venue's dream. They are professional, approachable and reliable meaning you don't need to stress! They are also comfortable with corporate event schedules including early soundchecks.

Get in touch for an instant price and any other questions about this premium band. 

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Set list

500 miles - Proclaimers

Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan

Africa - Toto

A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash

A Little Less Conversation - Elvis

A Little Respect - Erasure

All About That Bass – M Trainer

All About You – ‪McFly

‪All My Loving - The Beatles

‪All Night Long - Lionel Richie

‪All Shook Up - Elvis

‪All The Small Things - Blink 182

‪All The Things I’ve Done - The Killers

‪Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson

‪American Pie – D McClean

‪Annie’s Song - John Denver

Angel – Shaggy

Angels - -R Williams

Back For Good - Take That

Backstreets Back (Everybody)  - ‪Backstreet Boys

Bad Moon Rising – CCR

Bailamos – Enrique Inglesias

Bamboleo – ‪Gipsy Kings

‪Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Bills Bills Bills - Destiny's Child

Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen

Breakfast At Tiffanys – ‪Deep Blue Something

Brown Eyed Girl – V Morrison

Budapest – G Ezra

Build Me Up Buttercup – Foundations

Californication – RHCP

Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles

Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis

Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John /Lion King

Castle on the Hill - Ed Sheeran

Celebration - Kool and the Gang

Champagne Supernova – Oasis

Cheerleader – Omi

Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis

Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band

C’mon Everybody - Eddie Cochrane

Come Together – Beatles

Cotton Eyed Joe – Red Nex

Country Roads – J Denver

Crazy – G Barkley

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

Creep – ‪Radiohead

‪Cry Me A River - J Timberlake

Dakota – ‪Stereophonics

‪Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks

Dancing In The Moonlight – ‪Toploader

‪Dancing Queen - ABBA

‪Daydream Believer - The Monkees

Despacito – Daddy Yankee/Justin Bieber

Desperado - The Eagles

Don’t Stop Believing – Journey

Don’t You Forget About Me - Simple Minds

Don’t You Want Me Baby – Human League

Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Do Wah Diddy - Manfred Mann

Dreaming Of You - Coral

Easy - Commodores

Eight Days A Week - The Beatles

Everlong – Foo Fighters

Everybody - Blues Brothers

Faith – ‪George Michael

Fast Car – T Chapman

Fifty Way to Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon

Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz

Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash

Forget You – C Green

Freed From Desire - Gala

Free Falling – T Petty

Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks

Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air – W Smith

Galway Girl – ‪Ed Sheeran

Galway Girl – Steve Earl

Gambler – ‪Kenny Rogers

‪Gangstas Paradise - Coolio

‪Get Back - The Beatles

Get Lucky – ‪Daft Punk

Gold – ‪Spandau Ballet

Gold Digger – ‪Kanye West

Good Riddance – ‪Green Day

‪Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

‪Greased Lightning - Grease

Great Balls Of Fire – J L Lewis

Happy - Pharrell Williams

He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother - The Hollies

Help – Beatles

Hero – E Iglesias

Hey Brother – Avicii

Hey Jude – Beatles

Hey Soul Sister – Train

Hey There Delilah - Plain White Tee’s

Hey Ya – ‪Outkast

‪Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck

Hit Me Baby One More Time – B Spears

Hit The Road Jack – R Charles

Ho Hey – Lumineers

Hot Hot Hot - Merrymen

How You Remind Me - Nickleback

Human - The Killers

I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)

I Don’t Care- J Beiber/ E Sheeran

I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing - Aerosmith

I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas

‪I’ll Be There - Jess Glynne

‪I’ll be There For You - The Rembrandts

‪I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

I Tell Me Ma – Dubliners

It’s My Life - Bon Jovi

I’m A Believer – Monkeys

I'm Yours – J Mraz

In The End - Linkin Park

Is This The Way To Amarillo - Tony Christie

Irish Rover – Dubliners

I Want It That Way - ‪Backstreet Boys

I Will Wait – ‪Mumford And Sons

‪I Will Survive - Gloria Gainer

Jackson - Johnny Cash

Jailhouse Rock – Elvis

Jenny Don’t Be Hasty - Paolo Nutini

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry

Jolene – D Parton

Just You And I - Tom Walker

Kiss – Prince

La Bamba – Los Lobos

La Camisa Negra – Juanes

Layla - Eric Clapton

Lemon Tree – ‪Fools Garden

Little Lion Man – ‪Mumford and Sons

‪Living Next Door To Alice - Smokie

Living On A Prayer – B Jovi

Losing My Religion- REM

Love Me Do - The Beatles

Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet

Love Yourself – J Bieber

Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5

Mr Brightside – Killers

My Girl - Temptations

Naïve – Kooks

Nights In White Satin - Moody Blues

Nine To Five - Dolly Parton

No Diggity – Blackstreet

No Scrubs –TLC

Nothing Else Matters – ‪Metallica

‪Old Town Road- Lil Nas X

‪One Day Like This - Elbow

One Love – B Marley

Paradise - George Ezra

Play That Funky Music - Wild

Cherry

Pompeii – Bastille

Pretty Woman – R Orbison

Proud Mary – T Turner

Rather Be - Jess Glynne and Clean Bandit

Red Red Wine - UB40

Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell

Rhythm Is A Dancer - Snap

Ring Of Fire – J Cash

Riptide - ‪Vance Joy

‪Rocking All Over The World - Status Quo

Rock Around The Clock – B Haley

Rolling In The Deep - Adele

Rude - Magic

Rule The World - Take That

Run Around Sue - ‪Dion and the Belmonts

Runaway - Del Shannon

Sail Away - David Grey

Satisfaction- Rolling Stones

Save A Horse Ride A Cowboy - Big And Rich

Save Tonight – Eagle Eyed Cherry

Senorita – J Timberlake

Sex On Fire

Shake A Tail Feather - Ray Charles

Shake It Off – T Swift

Shake Rattle and Roll - Bill Haley

Shape Of You – E Sheeran

She’s Electric - Oasis

Shotgun - G Ezra

Shut up and Dance - ‪Walk the Moon

Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder

Single Ladies - Beyoncé

Sit Down - James

Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana

Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Sorry - J Bieber

Stand By Me – B E King

Stuck In The Middle - Stealers Wheels

Summer Of 69 – B Adams

Sunday Morning – ‪Maroon 5

‪Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks

Suspicious Minds – Elvis

Sweet Dreams – ‪Eurythmics

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Tainted Love – ‪Soft Cell

‪Take It Easy - The Eagles

Teenage Dirtbag – ‪Wheatus

‪That’ll Be The Day - Buddy Holly

‪The Rhythm of the Night - Corona

‪These Boots Are Made For Walking - Nancy Sinatra

‪These Days - Jess Glynne/ Rudimental

Thinking Out Loud – E Sheeran

This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan

Three Little Birds – B Marley

Toxic - Britney Spears

Tribute – ‪Tenacious D

‪Twist Again - Chubby Checker

Twist And Shout  - Beatles

Umbrella – ‪Rihanna

‪Under The Moon Of Love - Showaddywaddy

Uptown Funk – ‪Bruno Mars

Uptown Girl - ‪Billy Joel

Use Somebody – ‪Kings Of Leon

Valerie – A Winehouse

Wagon Wheel - Nathan Carter

Wake Me Up - Avicii

Wannabe - Spice Girls

Walk Of Life - Dire Straights

Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson

Wherever You Will Go - The Calling

Whiskey In The Jar

With Or Without You – U2

Wonder Of You - Elvis

Wonderwall – Oasis

Yellow – ‪Coldplay

‪YMCA - Village People

You Can Call Me Al - ‪Paul Simon

‪You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller

‪You Got It - Roy Orbinson

You’re The One That I Want - Grease

Your Song - Elton John

You Spin Me Round - Dead Or Alive

 

Reviews (15)

We were absolutely thrilled with The Hartbeats’ performance at our wedding. It was beyond our expectations. Thank you so much. The singing and choice of songs was spot on. The dance floor was packed and this made us so happy to see all of our guests having a great time. We didn’t want it to end! Thank you again.

The Hartbeats played at our wedding in the evening. They set up quickly and without fuss. They confessed later on that they’d never heard the song we requested for our first dance (by a band called Blind Pilot), however, they played it perfectly and we couldn’t have been happier with it! Guests were dancing and singing all night long to the band, and then to the DJ set afterwards. They played a big part in entertaining our guests in the evening, and we would recommend.

Well what can I say. We came across The Hartbeats nearly two years ago and knew we had to have them perform at our wedding and they certainly didn’t disappoint. They are an incredibly talented band. They played our first dance live which made it extra special and were also happy to play a few requests before the evening got going. They kept our guests dancing until the end of the evening (and beyond) and read the room well to keep as many people as possible up and dancing. Our guests are still talking about how great they were - and trying to find where they can hear them perform again! We would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing band and great party.

What a cracking band! Would thoroughly recommend the Hartbeats for a wedding. The band kept the dance floor packed with their acoustic + electric sets, and Mike saw us all dancing till midnight with the manned DJ service. Special shout out to ""the scary hairy guitar man"" who captivated the kids while rocking out amongst the crowd!

What a band! The Hartbeats really made our wedding incredibly fun! They played our first dance song perfectly and then from the very first song they had the dance floor rocking. I had requested a few songs and artists and they played every single song. All of our guests have commented on how brilliant the band were - I would 100% recommend The Hartbeats to everyone! We are already trying to think of another event we could organise just to get them back!!

Band were amazing, clearly very talented musicians and kept people dancing all night. Feedback from guests was great. Would definitely book again.

Just a note on behalf of me and my daughter Katy for playing at our birthday bash on Saturday. We had loads of compliments on how good you were. The play list was just right and you will know the success of the evening by how many people were on the dance floor at the end! You certainly made it a great evening for us!

Very lovely, friendly, happy to adapt and adjust to what we needed. They really got the party going, and made the event one to remember. Everyone was dancing all night, we loved them!

The Hartbeats were brilliant! We had many great comments from guests. They fitted in with the order of the day seamlessly with very inconspicuous set up and pack away. Would definitely recommend! Thanks again guys!

Mike and the guys from the Hartbeats were fantastic - Mike was very accommodating for what we envisioned in the lead up to and in the performance. everyone at the wedding has been saying how excellent they were. They read the room and the vibe of the night and matched their songs to fit exactly the tone. Myself and my bestman giving a belting take on wonderwall to the guys playing will be a core memory for life!

The Hartbeats were fantastic, their performance was spot on and they kept the dance floor packed the entire time. They read the room perfectly for the sorts of songs to play and we had nothing but great feedback from the guests. We had asked the band to play our first dance song which was great, and they also supported announcements etc. Definitely would recommend!

The Hartbeats were brilliant - thanks for getting our guests onto the dance floor and for delivering such an excellent and energetic set!

Absolutely smashed it on the day! Everyone greatly enjoyed the music, they were able to adjust the music to the audience and what people were enjoying, they can pretty much play any song and were super friendly. Would definitely hire again.

The band were absolutely fantastic, cannot recommend them highly enough. They performed our first dance song - a slightly less 80s version of 'Dont You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds - and absolutely nailed it, creating a really special moment. We opted to have one folky set and one electric set. Both sets were brilliant, and the band did a great version of every song they played. The atmosphere was incredible throughout, and our guests - old and young alike - clearly had a great time on the dance floor. We got loads of positive comments on the night and afterwards, as well. The band were everything we wanted for our wedding, and well worth the money.

The Hartbeats were outstanding. They read the room excellently and kept everyone dancing. We had numerous compliments on our choice of band and we were just delighted to have had them with us on our special day. They were also very friendly and down-to-Earth whenever we had time or reason to chat to them. We couldn’t recommend them more highly.

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.

Do The Hartbeats offer both acoustic and electric sets?

Yes — it's one of the things that makes us a bit different. We can play a full electric set, an all-acoustic set, or a mix of both across the day, so we can suit your ceremony or drinks reception as well as the evening party. It's a bit like getting two bands for the price of one.

What line-up do The Hartbeats perform as?

We're a three-piece: male vocals/guitar, bass/vocals and drums/vocals, with harmonies and backing vocals across all three of us. It keeps our footprint nice and compact for smaller venues while still giving a really full sound.

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 / Male Vocals
  • Drums / Male Vocals

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Manned DJ Service
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)
  • Additional Male Vocals
  • Horn Section
  • Daytime Acoustic Solo Performance
  • Early Arrival
  • Additional 1hr Set
  • Additional Female Vocals
  • Daytime Acoustic Duo

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

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