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The Voltaires

From £1,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £1,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

The Voltaires are your ultimate Rock & Pop Covers Band. Experts in packed dance-floors full of people singing, dancing and jumping around. 

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

  • 2 x 1hr or 3 x 40 Minutes of live music as standard
  • Regularly updated modern set list
  • They can learn your first dance
  • Set up in 1 hour
  • 2 x Male Vocals 
  • Male Vocals x2 , Guitar, Bass 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 Voltaires have been keeping dance-floors jumping for years and have a track record of being one of the best in the business at what they do. Their set-list is eclectic and their energy infectious. 

It couldn't be easier to get a quote for this band, just add them to your shortlist and get an instant price for your event. 

Listen

Set list

I Kissed A Girl – Katy Perry

Rolling In The Deep - Adele

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Glass Animals – Heat Waves

Toxic – Britney Spears

Gimme Some Lovin’ – Spencer Davis Group        

Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5

Girls Like You – Maroon 5

Payphone – Maroon 5

Blinding Lights – The Wkend

Dakota - Stereophonics

Will We Talk – Sam Fender

All The Small Things – Blink 182

Take On Me – A-ha

Hey Ya – Outkast

Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

 Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran

Proud Mary – Tina Turner

Angels – Robbie Williams

 Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrigo

Suspicious Minds – Elvis

Sex On Fire – KOL

Use Somebody – KOL

Get Lucky – Pharrell Williams

Happy – Pharrell Williams

Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen

Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa

Twist and Shout – The Beatles

Hard Days Night – The Beatles

Hold Your Hand – The Beatles

Hey Jude – The Beatles

Shut Up and Dance – Walk The Moon

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand

Counting Stars – One Republic

Don’t Stop Belivin’ – Journey

I Gotta Feelin’ – Black Eyed Pea’s

I Want To Break Free – Queen

We Are The Champions – Queen

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

Basket Case – Green Day

Mr Brightside – The Killers

When You Were Young – The Killers

Since You Been Gone -

Black Magic – Little Mix

Johnny Be Goode – Chuck Berry

Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi

Song 2 – Blur

Boys and Girls - Blur

Don’t You Want Me Baby – Human League

Fake Tales of San Francisco – Arctic Monkeys

With or Without You – U2

Move Your Feet – Senior Junior

Yellow – Coldplay

Paradise - Coldplay

Last Nite – The Strokes

Friday I’m In Love – The Cure

Everything I wanted - Billie Eilish

Chelsea Dagger – The Fratelli’s

Fight For Your Right – Beastie Boys

Be My Girl – Jet

Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams

Just The Two of Us - Grover Washington

 Disco 2000

 Beat It – Michael Jackson

Thriller – Michael Jackson

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Bohemian Like You – The Dandy Warhol’s

Shout – Tears For Fears

Gimme Shelter – Rolling Stones

I Think We Should Be Famous

 A Punk – Vampire Weekend

I’m Still Standing – Elton John

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Get Down – Backstreet Boys

Lady – Kenny Rogers

 Love Machine – Girls Aloud

I Predict A Riot – Kaiser Chiefs

Sweet Child of Mine - Guns and Roses

Somewhere In My Heart – Aztec Camera

Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison

Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke

Shake It Off – Taylor Swift

Highway To Hell - AC/DC

You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC

Teenage Kicks – The Undertones

 Baggy Trousers – Madness

 Valerie – Amy Winehouse

 Roll Over Beethoven - Chuck Berry

Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers

I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do – Abba

Wonderwall – Oasis

Times Like These – Foo Fighters

Shotgun – George Ezra

Teenage Kicks - The Undertones

Recking Ball - Miley Cirus

It Must Be Love – Madness

Shallow – Lady Gaga/ Bradley Cooper

 

Hey Soul Sister – Train

1.     I Kissed A Girl – Katy Perry

2.     Rolling In The Deep - Adele

3.     Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

4.     Glass Animals – Heat Waves

5.     Toxic – Britney Spears

6.     Gimme Some Lovin’ – Spencer Davis Group        

7.     Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5

8.     Girls Like You – Maroon 5

9.     Payphone – Maroon 5

10.Blinding Lights – The Wkend

11.Dakota - Stereophonics

12.Will We Talk – Sam Fender

13.All The Small Things – Blink 182

14.Take On Me – A-ha

15.Hey Ya – Outkast

16.Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis

17.Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

18. Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran

19.Proud Mary – Tina Turner

20.Angels – Robbie Williams

21. Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrigo

22.Suspicious Minds – Elvis

23.Sex On Fire – KOL

24.Use Somebody – KOL

25.Get Lucky – Pharrell Williams

26.Happy – Pharrell Williams

27.Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen

28.Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa

29.Twist and Shout – The Beatles

30.Hard Days Night – The Beatles

31.Hold Your Hand – The Beatles

32.Hey Jude – The Beatles

33.Shut Up and Dance – Walk The Moon

34.Superstition – Stevie Wonder

35.Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand

36.Counting Stars – One Republic

37.Don’t Stop Belivin’ – Journey

38.I Gotta Feelin’ – Black Eyed Pea’s

39.I Want To Break Free – Queen

40.We Are The Champions – Queen

41.Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

42.Basket Case – Green Day

43.Mr Brightside – The Killers

44.When You Were Young – The Killers

45.Since You Been Gone -

46.Black Magic – Little Mix

47.Johnny Be Goode – Chuck Berry

48.Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi

49.Song 2 – Blur

50.Boys and Girls - Blur

51.Don’t You Want Me Baby – Human League

52.Fake Tales of San Francisco – Arctic Monkeys

53.With or Without You – U2

54.Move Your Feet – Senior Junior

55.Yellow – Coldplay

56.Paradise - Coldplay

57.Last Nite – The Strokes

58.Friday I’m In Love – The Cure

59.Everything I wanted - Billie Eilish

60.Chelsea Dagger – The Fratelli’s

61.Fight For Your Right – Beastie Boys

62.Be My Girl – Jet

63.Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams

64.Just The Two of Us - Grover Washington

65. Disco 2000

66. Beat It – Michael Jackson

67.Thriller – Michael Jackson

68.Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

69.Bohemian Like You – The Dandy Warhol’s

70.Shout – Tears For Fears

71.Gimme Shelter – Rolling Stones

72.I Think We Should Be Famous

73. A Punk – Vampire Weekend

74.I’m Still Standing – Elton John

75.Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

76.Get Down – Backstreet Boys

77.Lady – Kenny Rogers

78. Love Machine – Girls Aloud

79.I Predict A Riot – Kaiser Chiefs

80.Sweet Child of Mine - Guns and Roses

81.Somewhere In My Heart – Aztec Camera

82.Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison

83.Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke

84.Shake It Off – Taylor Swift

85.Highway To Hell - AC/DC

86.You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC

87.Teenage Kicks – The Undertones

88. Baggy Trousers – Madness

89. Valerie – Amy Winehouse

90. Roll Over Beethoven - Chuck Berry

91.Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers

92.I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do – Abba

93.Wonderwall – Oasis

94.Times Like These – Foo Fighters

95.Shotgun – George Ezra

96.Teenage Kicks - The Undertones

97.Recking Ball - Miley Cirus

98.It Must Be Love – Madness

99.Shallow – Lady Gaga/ Bradley Cooper

100.       Hey Soul Sister – Train

 

Reviews (36)

The Voltaires - what an amazing band! The dancefloor didn’t stop all night long, exactly what we were looking for on our wedding day!

Massive thank you for playing at our wedding! You were absolutely incredible and ended the night on such a high — we couldn’t have asked for more! Thank you!!

Incredible, awesome band. They made our night. Other village residents were asking who they were as they were so good!!

The band were excellent. The Voltaires were fantastic, professional, on time, clear about what they needed and delivered on so many levels.

Fantastic communication from The Voltaires leading up to the event to clarify timings etc. The band arrived promptly on the day of our party and delivered an amazing set that made our evening. The guests thoroughly enjoyed the performance and we had an amazing time. Thank you so much!!

The Voltaires played at our wedding a couple of weeks ago. Their performance was absolutely brilliant!! The dancefloor was completely packed all night and the energy in the room was incredible. Everyone had so much fun and have not stopped talking about how great the band were. My husband and I are now trying to find an excuse to throw another party in order to dance all night with them again.

We had The Voltaires play at our wedding. They helped us carry out our unique first dance and they had everyone dancing all night. They did a great job and I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for an event! We had lots of feedback from guests to say how impressed they were too!

Best band I've ever seen! Absolute legends. I'd highly recommend them and so would my wife. We've had 100s of messages saying how good the band were from everyone at the wedding. Absolutely quality!

You guys were great, we had a great time and everyone comments on how brilliant you were! It was everything we hoped for and more!

You guys were unbelievable! Thank you for making our wedding evening so special, everyone had a great time.

The Voltaire's smashed the Carberry Wedding thank you so so much! It was everything and more. Our guests absolutely loved it and everyone was up dancing and having a good time and they didn't want it ever to stop. The band were so friendly and polite, they even left a sweet message in our photo book which was lovely! But the absolute highlight was the bride being able to sing her heart out to Oasis with a live band. Dreams really did come true on that day. Thank you so much!

The Voltaires were amazing, they made our day - absolute legends. I will be highly recommending them to friends. People in our village posted on the local village Facebook group that they loved the music and it was a shame that it wasn't loud enough for them to hear fully too! Again, they were amazing legends, I will look forward to seeing them perform again

The band were awesome! They performed 10/10 all night and helped us pull off our first dance! People were dancing all night and commented how good the guys were. I cannot fault the band!

Absolutely fantastic reports back from our customers said they are brilliant thank you so much for a fantastic night

Thanks again for being so awesome! We and all our guests LOVED you. Such good energy. Could have danced all night long.

We had The Voltaires play at our wedding and they were absolutely incredible, got the whole place up dancing and was such an amazing atmosphere!!! We can't thank them enough. They also performed our first dance song acoustically and it was beautiful. 10/10 would recommend ! Brilliant band !! So soo happy we booked them!

They were unbelievable! Such talented guys who made our wedding so amazing. Everyone danced the whole night and couldn’t stop raving about them. They went above and beyond, learning our first dance. Super special moment. Could recommend them enough

We had The Voltaires perform at our wedding last weekend and what a performance they gave throughout the night!
An unbelievable set of musicians, with effortless charisma and an epic back catalogue of tunes to keep a dance floor filled. Everyone commented on how great these guys were and how they made the evening so special. Top lads. Highly recommend for any function!

O.M.G. You guys were BRILLIANT! Made the party! Thank you thank you thank you!

The Voltaires were genuinely so good from start to finish. It was an amazing performance at our wedding, everyone kept saying how good they were and wanted to know where we'd found them! They were also a great bunch of guys, set up with zero hassle and just played songs that were as good as the originals.
You will not be disappointed!

The band were amazing can't fault them or the hireaband team. Everything went well and would highly recommend the band. Great gig

The Voltaires were absolutely brilliant for our wedding reception. From the moment we picked them, the band were really easy to get in contact with to explain our requirements. On the day they arrived in good time, played brilliantly and got people up and dancing throughout the evening with a great variety of songs, and were even able to perform our first dance song. We'd highly recommend them for any wedding, or any other party/function for that matter. Well done guys

They played a fantastic set at our wedding and got everyone dancing. They interacted well with the crowd and played some brilliantly indie tunes! Well recommended!

Banging band! Banging set! Can’t wait to see them again!

Work Xmas parties are always a little dull - but when you have beer and a band like this, you are onto a winner. Great voices and song choices…

Buzzing after this set - the guitar music of nostalgia and now! Highly recommend!

The band were booked for my birthday event and were absolutely brilliant. Professional through and through. They set up nice and early and played a blinding set to my friends and family. They made my party what it was and were good value so we’ll be booking them again for sure!

Indie tunes, great harmonies and the attitude to boot! Well worth booking if you are looking for something on the cool side!

Recommend this band to anyone that wants to have fun and lots of singing along. We were under quite a tight budget for the wedding and within the many band enquiries we made, these guys were going at a really decent rate and sounded amazing.

They rocked the festing!!!!! Haven't danced like that for some time....

Booked The Voltaires for our wedding reception. They were kind, worked around us, performed our first song and played a blinding set. The singer was on the dancefloor at one point with the guests. It was brilliant. Can’t state how much these guys brought to the day and so glad that they made it the party that it needed to be.

These gents were booked to play our wedding. They played songs from the 60s right up until today and had everyone singing along to We are the champions at the end! It's always nervy when you book a band for your big day, but I could not recommend these guys enough!

Absolutely Amazing! They had everyone up and dancing from the first song and the dance floor was full for the rest of the night. My only regret was that the evening had to end. Thank you to The Voltaires for making it such a great evening.

One of Portsmouth's finest group of musicians, known from being in some of the best band locally over the years. Heard this line up acoustically and the vocal harmonies were to die for!!!! Check them out.

HITS! Great setlist, lovely blokes and definitely made our reception really fun. They engaged with my guests on stage and even played our first song beautifully. Definitely going to catch these guys at one of their own gigs!

Just saw these guys playing acoustically in Portsmouth. Fantastic singers, the voices work perfectly together.

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.

Do The Voltaires update their set list regularly?

Yes - The Voltaires keep a huge, regularly updated modern set list of over 100 songs spanning decades of Rock and Pop hits, so there's always something fresh to keep your dance floor packed.

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 / Bass Guitar
  • Guitar / Backing Vocals
  • Drums

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Manned DJ Service
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)
  • Early Arrival
  • Additional 1hr Set
  • Additional Guitarist
  • Professional Full DJ Service & Sound Engineer

Provided by the Act

  • PA System
  • Complimentary Unmanned DJ Service (when not performing)
  • Stage Lighting
  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment

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