The Magnets

The Magnets are a V'n'B group (vocals & beats), making a cappella music as you’ve never heard it before, sophisticated, sexy, and loud. Attracting an incredibly wide-ranging audience where ever they play, this amazing ‘band with no instruments’ have entertained millions across Europe and Asia in concert and on TV and radio.

The Magnets music is founded on the sounds they can make from their mouths alone. Genius vocal percussionist Andy provides the groove. From bass drum to high hat, he produces entire drum tracks with his mouth. Derek adds the bass, while James, Michael, Nic and Steve provide the layers of harmony and lead vocals on top.

Born in London out of an amalgamation of friendships, college shows and luck, the band released their debut album ‘Giving It All That' on EMI/Capitol in 2001, and their second album ‘Another Place’ in 2003. Both albums were recognised at the a cappella 'Grammies', the CARAs (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards), winning the awards for best song in 2001 and 2003, alongside numerous other nominations.
In their element live, a Magnets concert presents a unique combination of musical sophistication, showmanship and soul. Performing for up to two hours, the show is a synthesis of the band’s award winning original material, and their a cappella take on classic songs by artists such as Elvis, The Turtles, and the Jackson 5. However, The Magnets are not too cool to party, and the songs are spiced with humour, dancing, audience participation, and of course Andy ‘Lips’ Frost’s house destroying vocal drum solo.

Performing 160 shows a year from 2003 to 2006, the group have enjoyed support tours with Tom Jones, West End star Michael Ball, Lisa Stansfield and Geri Halliwell. They receive frequent invitations to play prestigious events in the UK and Europe, including the Queen's Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace and the BBC Proms in Hyde Park.

Espree Party Band

Espree are one of the UK longest running, award winning party bands, who have a proven reputation for professionalism, reliability and great value for money, presenting an exciting show of contemporary dance music from the 60's to the 00's, supported by some of the most sought after and talented top session musicians in London.

The flexibility of the band is outstanding with options to use the musicians as a jazz trio or quartet to perform for reception drinks or the keyboard player as a solo cocktail pianist over dinner. The two female singers can perform as a stand alone cabaret or tribute act after dinner or in between band sets as well as various different line ups to compliment your event and budget including a brass section, percussionist, additional vocalists and dancers. They’re alto ego Boogie WonderBand – a tribute to the 70’s, is performed in full costume making this band suitable for any type of event including Universities, Corporate Events, Weddings, Award Ceremonies, Private Parties, Themed Party Nights and International Events.

The bands repertoire includes music from artists such as Kool & the Gang, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5, James Brown, Sister Sledge and Jocelyn Brown through to more contemporary artists including material from Jamiroquai, Moloko, Robbie Williams, Ricky Martin and Kylie. Their material is so universally popular that Espree have performed not only in the UK but also in Ireland, Germany, Holland, Spain, France, Dubai, Israel, Oman and Australia. Espree was featured in BBC1's documentary "The Wedding", and were also regular guests on Channel 4's Big Breakfast and Chris Evans' TFI's Friday.

With a sound engineer, DJ and crew as standard our state of the art sound and lighting equipment will accommodate most events giving the client excellent value for money and an outstanding performance.

Jacuti Jazzfusion

Jazzfusion is the newest concept in music design for your event, combining traditional jazz with trip hip hop beats and mellow rap. Jacuti perform with a minimum of four musicians providing a unique style of music that is best described as a crossover between Groove Armada and Röyksopp. Very modern and as suitable to provide a stylish background sound for cocktails yet funky enough to get toes tapping and the place moving for a livelier party.  They can augment the band with a live DJ for scratching, an extra percussionist or a fifth musician to help build the sound.  For example just recently we have included a Didgeridoo Player for one particular homesick Australian client.

The band is run by Marc JB, producer and Jazz pianist, he has recently remixed the likes of Annie Lennox, Rachael Stevens, Gareth Gates....reaching a total so far of five UK dance chart no 1s.  This is definitely for those who want to make a statement with their choice of music.

Sejuice – Jazz and Swing to Party Band

This versatile band features at its core, the stylish and sophisticated vocals of Abi Gilchrist and Steve Trowell, lead singer of The Magnets.

With their musicians, (including talented musicians from Corinne Bailey Rae’s band and Footloose in the West End), Steve and Abi have performed for the likes of Tony Blair, Elle Macpherson, Tom Jones & Tim Rice in many top UK and International venues including Madame Tussauds, the Royal Albert Hall and for Goldman Sachs in St Moritz at the beginning of 2007. They also frequently perform as part of the famous Kitsch Lounge Riot at The Pigalle Club, Piccadilly.

Sejuice’s wide repertoire encompasses vocal-led songs ranging from jazz classics and favourite Ratpack big band tracks… the perfect background music for a smooth and sophisticated dinner or drinks reception, through to funky chart toppers and classic party hits to get the dance floor going later on in the night if this is required. This versatility of style makes Sejuice the perfect choice for non-obtrusive background music early on in the evening through to upfront and funky dancing music later on…. all in one compact and high energy band!

Incognito Artists

Guaranteed to dazzle your guests and transform your event, Incognito Artists is a successfully proven Act that involves three young and talented, professionally trained performers who masquerade as guests, security or catering staff and/or chefs. During the course of the evening they stylishly reveal their vocal or dancing talents to an unsuspecting audience culminating in a stunning and memorable finale. Their acts to date include: Tenors Incognito, Divas Incognito, Tenors & Divas Incognito, Swing Incognito & Dancers Incognito.

String Fever

If you’re looking for an evening's entertainment like you’ve never seen before, then meet Giles, Ralph, Graham & Neal Broadbent aka Stringfever. With their electric instruments and unique sound, the worlds first genetically modified string quartet combine exceptional musical skill with a real talent for involving and engaging audiences to provide you with a night you’ll never forget.

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