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OUTBEAT

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Function Band, Wedding Band, All hits from 50's up!!
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Function band
Kingston upon Thames
Public liability insurance of £1 million

Since forming in 2015 OUTBEAT have performed at a variety of events such as weddings, corporate events, anniversaries, birthday parties and charity fundraisers. OUTBEAT guarantees that every client who books the band will be left thrilled. The memories we help you to create will last a lifetime! OUTBEAT carry with them all of their own equipment from a professional audio sound system, amplifiers and lighting rig, so there's nothing you need to worry about or take care of. Instead you can just focus on the most important thing, having a good time. We also are among a small few that can offer to play any song especially for your event, be it a first dance for a wedding or a special song for a birthday at no extra cost. OUTBEAT offers background music that can be played before the bands main performance and during the intervals, resulting in a seamless experience. We are able to perform anywhere within the UK and Europe and can adapt to any venue. OUTBEAT also offer a DJ service as part of our package. We have hundreds of songs spanning across multiple decades packed full of floor filler hits to keep your party going well into the night! We provide hits from the 50's/60's all the way to current chart material, fulfilling all your musical needs. Whatever music you require, OUTBEAT have you covered! OUTBEAT are flexible to accommodate your schedule. We can play a DJ set before the bands main performance to get guests up and onto the dance floor or after our main performance to keep guests dancing well into the night! We can also provide background music with over 100 smooth jazz standards for when something more subtle is required such as while guests are dining or conversing. OUTBEAT also boast fantastic audio equipment such as a 3000W PA system, 2000W Subwoofer for a hard hitting punchy bass, professional lighting rig and a laser light! OUTBEAT are professional function musicians with years of experience. We comprise of a female lead singer, two backing singers, guitar, keyboard, bass and drums. We can also add a saxophone to our line-up, if this is required for your needs. Please contact us if you require any further information about us or our music.

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Genres:
Pop, Disco, Funk, Motown, Covers, Soul, R&B, Blues, Jazz, Modern jazz
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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OUTBEAT's Song list

50’s & 60’s
Stand By Me – Ben E King
Twist and Shout – The Beatles
I Feel Good – James Brown
Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher – Jackie Wilson
Beggin’ – Frankie Valli
Hold On I’m Comin’ – Sam & Dave
Soul Man – Sam & Dave
My Girl – The Temptations
Another Piece Of My Heart - Erma Franklin
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Rescue Me – Fontella Bass
Dancing In The Street – Martha and the Vandellas
Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Shake Rattle and Roll – Bill Haley & the Comets
70’s
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Stuck In The Middle With You – Stealers Wheel
Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue – Crystal Gale
Long Train Runnin’ – The Doobie Brothers
Maggie May – Rod Stewart
Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Say You Love Me – Fleetwood Mac
Burning Love – Elvis Presley
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Oh What A Night – The Four Seasons
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Disco Inferno – The Trammps
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5
Show You The Way To Go - Jackson 5
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Nights On Broadway – Candi Staton
Dancing Queen - Abba
80’s
Perfect – Fairground Attraction
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
Stuck On You (Trevor Walters version) – Lionel Richie
New York New York – Frank Sinatra
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Kiss - Prince
Red Red Wine – UB40
Kingston Town – UB40
Sweet Home Chicago - The Blues Brothers
Mustang Sally – The Commitments
Abba - Various
90’s
When a Man Loves a Woman – Michael Bolton
Blue – LeAnn Rimes
Cosmic Girl – Jamiroquai
Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
Let The Good Times Roll – BB King
Smooth – Santana
Spice Girls - Stop
The Noughties
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
New Shoes – Paolo Nutini
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Take Your Mama – Scissor Sisters
Dakota – Stereophonics
Have A Nice Day - Stereophonics
Sunday Morning – Maroon 5
Current
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Price Tag – Jessie J
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Treasure – Bruno Mars
The Lazy Song – Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Rude – Magic!
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
Sugar – Maroon 5
Dance With Me Tonight – Olly Murs
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Forget You – Cee Lo Green
All About The Bass – Meghan Trainor
Abracadabra (Joe Stilgoe version) – Steve Miller Band
Customer questions

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We do have pre-audititioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players are of a very high level

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys, Drums. We also have a 6 piece option that includes Sax at extra cost..

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Not a problem, we will work with you to make the changes as easy as possible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes we can, please contact us for more details.

How much time do you need to set up?

1 hour setup time. 20 mins for sound check.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes it is included.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you within reason. There is a fee of £40 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients love the fact we get such an atmosphere going at gigs and aim to get everyone onto the dance floor.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed at so many venues since 2015.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Blues, pop, funk, soul, motown artists.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Mayor of High Wycombe and a private gig for a well known TV actress.

OUTBEAT's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1250
Up to 2 hours£1500
Up to 3 hours£1875

OUTBEAT's Reviews

From customers:

C
Client
6 years ago

The whole band were excellent and the music and lighting and vocals all amazing. Many party goers commentated at how good the set of music was and the quality. It made the occasion very memorable and you just cannot beat a quality live band. Thanks again.

C
Client
7 years ago

OutBeat were absolutely fantastic and got everybody dancing! They managed to cater to a huge variety of ages and music tastes. We couldn't recommend them more highly!" (Clare Proctor - Cancer Research UK charity summer party, 2017