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The Motivators

From £1,600

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £1,600

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

We are The Motivators, one of the UK’s top wedding and party/function bands. With an impressive reputation for consistently great performances, you’re sure of a great time whatever your event.

We boast many years experience entertaining audiences at weddings, birthdays, outdoor events and corporate functions so you can be sure you’re in good hands, whatever the occasion.  We play massive hits from the likes of The Beatles, Chic, Queen, Killers, Kings Of Leon, Daft Punk, Artful Dodger, Oasis, Ed Sheeran and many other legendary artists to make sure your dance floor stays full all night long! With floor fillers from over 6 decades you know there will be something to get everyone dancing!

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Set list

60’s

You Really Got Me - The Kinks

All Day & All Of The Night - The Kinks

Sympathy For The Devil - The Rolling Stones

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

Twist & Shout - The Beatles

I’m A Believer - The Monkees

Do You Love Me - The Contours

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

 

 

70’s

 

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Highway To Hell - AC/DC

Teenage Kicks - The Undertones

Maggie May - Rod Stewart

Stuck In The Middle - Steeler’s Wheel

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Alright Now - Free

Should I Stay Or Should I Go - The Clash

I Fought the Law - The Clash

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd

Good Times - Chic

September - Earth, Wind & Fire

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

 

 

 

80’s

 

Town Called Malice - The Jam

500 Miles - The Proclaimers

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams

Purple Rain - Prince

Don’t You Forget About Me - Simple Minds

Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran

Everybody Needs Somebody - The Blues Brothers

 

90’s

Basket Case - Green Day

Creep - Radiohead

Champagne Supernova - Oasis

Live Forever - Oasis

Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis

Wonderwall - Oasis

Parklife - Blur

Place Your Hands - Reef

Zombie - The Cranberries

Lucky Man - The Verve

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

I’ll Be There For You - The Rembrandts

Crazy - Seal

 

 

00’s

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Dakota - Stereophonics

Mr. Brightside - Killers

Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon

By The Way - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis

In The Morning - Razorlight

All These Things I’ve Done - Killers

Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon

7 Nation Army - The White Stripes

I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor - Arctic Monkeys

Are you Gonna Be My Girl - Jet

Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand

Somebody Told Me - Killers

In The End - Linking Park

Stacey’s Mom - Fountains Of Wayne

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Movin’ Too Fast - Artful Dodger

  

 

10’s

Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs

Take Me To Church - Hozier

Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Nothing Holding Me Back - Shawn Mendes

Adventure Of A Lifetime - Coldplay

Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran

Shivers - Ed Sheeran

Reviews (8)

The Motivators

Just wanted to say we had a real blast last night. Every song was a banger, and everyone thought the band was excellent, really polished and professional. Well done and thank you for entertaining us and our guests. We can't stop watching the video clips of us dancing to the band on our collective group chats. Fantastic mate!! You absolutely made the day.

6th August 2022

The Motivators

Just an email to say thank you ever so much for last Saturday. You guys were absolutely superb! Couldn’t have asked for better band for our wedding; you played exactly the sort of music we wanted and everyone loved it! We have had so many messages this week from people saying how much they enjoyed the band and the music throughout the whole day. We are so pleased we went for the acoustic set too!

Once again thanks you for helping our day run so smoothly. You are all lovely guys and so easy to get on with! You even made a mention in the guest book from our cousin who is a massive hard-to-please music fan saying how amazing the band were.

16th July 2022

The Motivators

Thanks a million for the excellent performance you gave at our wedding.
We’ve had nothing but compliments from all our guests and I think the packed dance floor said it all.

2nd July 2022

The Motivators

Just wanted to thank you and the band for Friday. Have had loads of thanks and good reviews. Much appreciated

24th June 2022

The Motivators

We just wanted to say a big thank you for your brilliant performance on Saturday night. We really enjoyed the party and the music was a vital element of the evening. It was great to see everyone on the dance floor; I only wish it could have lasted longer!!
I am sure we will see you again in the future.
Best wishes,

28th May 2022

The Motivators

I wanted to thank you and the band again for being absolutely brilliant at our wedding! We've had so many wonderful comments from family and friends.
We absolutely loved our wedding and working with you helped make it the fun, joyous celebration we wanted (and waited 2 years for!).

21st May 2022

The Motivators

Thank you SO much, you were brilliant - everyone said so!!
A party pretty much hinges on the band I think, and you made mine the absolute best!

7th May 2022

The Motivators

From the first number to the last you had them up dancing. Can’t thank you enough for making the event unforgettable. Cheers Guys!

16th April 2022

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.

What kind of artists and songs does The Motivators cover?

The Motivators play floor-filling hits spanning six decades - from The Beatles and Queen through to Oasis, Kings of Leon, Daft Punk and Ed Sheeran - so there's something for every generation on the dance floor.

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
  • Keys
  • Bass
  • Drums

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Manned DJ Service
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)
  • Early Arrival
  • Additional 30 Minute Set
  • 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

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