Couples searching for a Wychwood Park Hotel wedding band usually want the same thing: a live act that can hold a big room, keep the generations dancing and take requests without turning into a jukebox. Punch The Air is a three-piece, guitar-based indie rock band formed in 2013 and fronted by singer and bass player Andy Starkey, and we play weddings right across the region including at Wychwood Park Hotel & Golf Club in Weston, Crewe. We are not a covers act churning out the same tired wedding playlist; we play the songs people actually want to hear, delivered with real guitars, real drums and real harmonies rather than backing tracks. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability.
Why Couples Book Punch The Air as Their Wychwood Park Hotel Wedding Band
A wedding reception lives or dies on the music, and that is exactly why so many couples get in touch with us. We built our set list around songs that actually get people out of their seats: think Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon and The Killers alongside old favourites from The Beatles and Elvis, all blended so the night flows rather than lurching from decade to decade. Because we are a lean three-piece, we can fit into function rooms of pretty much any shape without eating into the dancefloor, and our own PA and lighting means the venue has nothing to worry about.
Live Music That Suits a Wedding Reception
Older relatives get something they recognise, the wedding party get the indie anthems they grew up on, and nobody is left standing at the bar wondering when the “proper” music is going to start. We are just as happy playing a full-blooded festival-style set or a chilled out mix of tunes and we always bring a backup plan for both.
Ceremony and Drinks Reception Music
Some couples at Wychwood Park like music running earlier in the day too, particularly during the drinks reception once the ceremony is done and the prosecco starts flowing. For that quieter part of the afternoon, Andy also offers a solo acoustic performance, stripping the songs back to guitar and vocals so guests can still chat comfortably while the atmosphere builds towards the evening.
Our Repertoire and Song List
Our full repertoire and song list covers well over a hundred tracks, and we rotate the set regularly to keep it fresh for return bookings and for couples who have seen us before at a friend’s wedding. Expect anthems from Kaiser Chiefs and Stereophonics, indie floor-fillers from The Fratellis, a bit of alternative rock from Feeder, and the occasional curveball from Fountains Of Wayne thrown in to keep things interesting. You can also see us in action here:
Punch The Air is a genuine three-piece indie rock band, not a duo padded out with backing tracks, and every song in our set is played live on the night.
Wychwood Park Hotel & Golf Club, Weston
Wychwood Park Hotel & Golf Club sits at Weston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5GP, set across landscaped grounds with its own PGA European Tour standard golf course. The hotel has function suites able to hold wedding breakfasts and evening receptions with a built-in stage and dance floor, plus direct access to an outdoor space for photographs, which makes it a popular choice for couples wanting a countryside feel without straying too far from the M6. With over a hundred bedrooms on site, guests can comfortably stay the night rather than arranging taxis home, which usually means the dancefloor stays busier for longer.
Other Events We Play at Wychwood Park Hotel
It is not only wedding receptions we get booked for at venues like this. We regularly play corporate events, milestone birthdays, wedding anniversaries and private parties in hotel function suites, and the same three-piece set up that works for a wedding evening slots just as easily into a private company do or an anniversary celebration.
Nearby Cheshire Towns and Venues
Wychwood Park is only a short drive from Nantwich and Sandbach, with Crewe itself close enough that guests travelling by train have a direct route in from Manchester, Birmingham and London. If you are comparing options elsewhere in the county, we cover weddings right across Cheshire, and if a golf club venue is more your style we have plenty of experience playing golf club wedding receptions too. As an indie rock wedding band, we are used to adapting to different function rooms and layouts, so a countryside golf hotel like Wychwood Park is well within our comfort zone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Booking a Wychwood Park Hotel Wedding Band
Can Punch The Air play at Wychwood Park Hotel & Golf Club?
Yes. We regularly play hotel function suites of this size and can work with the venue’s events team on timings, sound levels and set up.
How long is a typical set?
Most wedding bookings are built around one long set later in the night or we can do two live sets totalling around ninety minutes plus encores, with recorded music from our own system filling the gaps either side.
Do you bring your own sound and lighting?
Yes, we bring a full PA system and lighting rig suitable for a function suite the size of those at Wychwood Park, so there is nothing extra for the venue to provide.
Can you learn our first dance song?
Get in touch through our contact page and Andy can talk you through what is possible for your specific wedding day.