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Planning your special occasion, looking for a great wedding band who offers amazing services and a huge variety of songs, to make your big celebration unforgettable and entertaining, your search is over! Based in the Midlands, The Shards is a multi-genre covers band that provides an exciting wedding music experience for you and your guests. An experienced band, The Shards performs for various events and venues from weddings to festivals and from parties to clubs.

Services offered

The Shards features talented musicians, who have vast experience playing for a diverse set of crowds. They are proficient at various genres like Disco, Pop, Rock and boasts an impressive repertoire featuring popular tunes from the 60s to current chart toppers.

For creating a unique experience, The Shards offers tailored packages to satisfy various expectations and budgets. The services featured include play 2 sets of live music (each set lasts 50-60 minutes), and music before, between and afterwards, to make your event more impressive and fun.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Dance music
Entertainment

What is included in the wedding package?

We will play 2 sets of live music and can provide music before, between and afterwards to make sure your night goes with a bang! All pa and lighting is provided within the package

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as possible, though last minute bookings may still be possible

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Rock
Latest hits
Pop

Type of musical group:

Band

Size of group:

Medium (4 - 6 musicians)

Repertoire:

From the 60s to present day - music to get you dancing and singing along

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Only if given enough notice to rehearse as a band. Otherwise, it can be added to the playlist via a digital dj at some point during the event. This is also the case for any first dance requests

What's your experience?

Everyone has a huge amount of experience playing in various bands - the most for one band member being 35 years! Our singer, Lynn, even got 4 yes verdicts on X-Factor! Ask Simon Cowell!!!!

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, mainly in the Midlands, though we have previously played for a wedding in France

Is there a charge for travelling?

No

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

Each set will last about 1 hour. We would also play music through the pa before, between and after to suit (saves you from booking a separate dj)

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

About an hour to set up

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Negotiable with the customer at the time of booking and dependant on the event times

What are the forms of payment?

Initial non-refundable deposit of £200 to hold the date. (We may have turned down bookings to hold your date). BACS transfer or cash are accepted (depending on being local or not)
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Sophie R. Sent on 06/06/2019
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Fantastic!

The band were absolutely amazing, got everyone up and dancing and played a brilliant selection of songs. The female singer was fantastic and interacted with all of our guests. Would highly recommend them for many events and I'll definitely be using them again!
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Emma D. Sent on 05/06/2019
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Amazing band

After looking around various bands we were so happy that we chose The Shards to play at our wedding. They were amazing. Lynn lead vocal has an amazing voice. They got everyone on their feet all having a fantastic time, playing different types of songs so something for everyone. It made our night even more special.
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Francis Close, Penkridge ST19 5HP Stafford (Staffordshire)

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