‘Punch The Air‘ had a blast at a festival style wedding fair in Shropshire. We performed as a Brook House Farm Shrewsbury wedding band so here are our experiences and all the fun we had performing live and mucking around with the other exhibitors there. Watch us prove how we are the best Shropshire Function Band around, then simply contact band leader Andy Starkey for a  very competitive quote.

Live entertainment songs performed in Shrops are Dakota by Stereophonics, I’m A Believer by The Monkees, Mr Brightside by The Killers. Wonderwall by Oasis, Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sex On Fire by Kings Of Leon, Hey Jude by The Beatles. We also decided to learn and play the Game Of Thrones theme tune for a chuckle. Shropshire function band ‘Punch The Air‘ indie rock function band repertoire will show you our full set of amazing pop tunes from modern day back through the decades to the 1950s. Later on in the afternoon we were even joined on stage by Britains Got Talent star singer Pippa Langhorne for Valerie by Amy Winehouse. Also some happy chap joined us on stage to for a cover of Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison. 

Shropshire Function Band what we got up to

Watch as we get all Salop competitive with traditional style funfair games, there’s drone footage and we chat with other exhibitors. We eat some some Shropshire wedding cake supplier samples. Then we check out Shrops wedding dresses, there are guitar solo’s and we get a bit dizzy. We visit a Shropshire wedding photographer photo booth for hire to have our photos taken and eat some Indian street food. In total we took three Shrops wedding venue bookings from this wedding fair so it was a very successful (And tiring) days work for indie rock cover band Punch The Air. If you’re looking at another band instead of us have they gone to this extent to prove to you why you should book them?

Where we perform in Shropshire and whats included.

You can book indie cover band ‘Punch The Air’ as your party function band all across Shropshire including Telford and Shrewsbury. Also in Oswestry, Bishops Castle, Wellington, Church Stretton and more.  ‘Punch The Air‘ perform 2 x live performances, (Or one long performance if you want) all PA, speakers and lighting are included in our fee. You will also receive iPad DJ services from when we are set up until midnight. So you can continue to party the night away when we’re not performing live. Late night DJ services can also be extended out past midnight for an additional fee. Book wedding entertainment in Shropshire. 

Shropshire Function Band wedding venues we can perform at include:

• Netley Hall, Dorrington
• Pendrell Hall, Codsall Wood
• Mill Barns, Bridgnorth
• Rowton Castle, Halfway House
• Pimhill Barn, Shrewsbury
• Lilleshall Hall, Newport
• and many more.

To book Shropshires premier wedding party function band ‘Punch The Air‘ for your wedding reception contact or call UK 07794 659405.

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Best Song Ever One Direction Cover

Here you will find Best Song Ever One Direction Cover live at a festival by Punch The Air (our own Indie Rock version). 

When we perform this live at weddings and parties, the reaction is always the same. As soon as that opening synth-line kicks in (reimagined with our signature raw energy), there’s a collective gasp followed by a rush to the dance floor. It is one of those rare tracks that transcends genres. Even the most hardened indie fans who usually stick to Oasis or The Killers find themselves shouting along to the chorus. It’s infectious, it’s loud, and it’s arguably the most fun three minutes of our entire set.

Why our Best Song Ever by One Direction cover works so well live

Most people think of 1D as just a boyband, but “Best Song Ever” is actually built on a classic rock foundation (with a cheeky nod to The Who’s “Baba O’Riley”). This makes it the perfect bridge between our guitar-heavy repertoire and modern chart pop. We strip away the polished production and replace it with live drums, thumping bass, and crunchy guitars. The result? A version that feels authentic to a live band setting while keeping all the catchy hooks that made it a global hit.

Professional Energy Since 2013

We’ve been performing together since 2013, and in that time, we’ve learned exactly how to read a crowd. We don’t just stand there and play; we interact, we move, and we make sure the energy on stage matches the energy on the floor. When you book Punch The Air, you aren’t just getting a band that “covers” songs; you’re getting a professional outfit that knows how to turn a “Best Song Ever” cover into a moment people will be talking about for years.

What You Get With Punch The Air

When you hire us for your wedding or event, you get the full package. We bring our own high-end PA system and lighting rig, so the performance looks and sounds incredible. We also include DJ services between sets to keep the momentum going. Whether we’re playing a festival-style outdoor wedding or a high-end corporate function, our goal is the same: 100% client satisfaction and a dance floor that never empties.

If you want a band that can pivot from Arctic Monkeys to One Direction without breaking a sweat, you’ve found us. Let’s make your event one for the history books.

Ready to book? Contact Andy Starkey today to check availability and get a quote for your date. Let’s make it the best night ever.

Book a party band with mixed vocals and you’ll hear…

Nina will take centre stage and perform some superb cover band chart hits from modern day back through the decades. You’ll hear amazing pop tunes by Amy Winehouse (Valerie), Pink (So What), Alanis Morissette (Ironic). Also chart bangers by Avril Lavigne (Sk8er Boi), Florence + The Machine (You’ve Got The Love), Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (I Love Rock & Roll) and Tiffany (I Think We’re Alone Now) and so much more. Nina will also harmonise with Andy and vice versa over each other songs blending different vocal styles together beautifully.

View multiple female lead singer videos below from our time spent performing together. Book a live wedding band with female vocals now and we’ll rock your wedding how you’ve always dreamed it would be.

You can book our party band with mixed vocals throughout the entire UK and beyond for your wedding band, birthday party band, private party band or corporate event band. Hire a band in the Midlands, hire a band in Staffordshire, book a band in Warwickshire. Also book a band in Leicestershire, hire a band in Derbyshire. ‘Punch The Air’ function band with additional female vocals is the perfect live entertainment set up for your event. We’ll handle all aspects of live music for your disco too. Plus we’ll even throw in iPad DJ services too in-between and after live performances. We are a fully self contained function band and included in our quote will be PA system speakers, mixing desk, mics etc. So that everything you’ll need for live music as your party band, wedding band, function band or corporate event band. Contact for a quote for live music at an event now.

Book a wedding party band established in 2013

Our wedding function band formed in 2013 and we hit the ground running. ‘Punch The Air‘ were an instant success with wedding couples and their guests around the UK. Clients loved our high energy performances of indie rock and pop songs from the last 60 years. They always compliment us on how we always get them and their guests up dancing happily along to our wedding cover band. Our choice of songs is always tailored exactly to the dance-floors requirements. If it looks like you and your guests want to hear some more older or newer tunes…..Then thats what we’ll do. This why you need book a professional wedding band and not amateur musicians.

As we don’t use any backing tracks we are able to keep or switch genres on the spot and always make sure the party continues. This is unlike a lot of bands who have to keep to a strict set list because they use pre-recorded backing tracks. We are a fully live band and to boot a huge sounding band (But always at a reasonable volume level). There are no gimmicks going off in the background on a laptop. It’s just pure live music the way it should always be.

Book a party band for your wedding and you’ll receive from us:

• All sound and lighting for your wedding.
• Two live performances plus encores of high energetic wedding reception band music.
• Hard copy contract.
• No agency fees (Which can usually add 20% on top of your bill for receiving nothing more from your wedding entertainment).
• Free iPad DJ services when the band aren’t performing live until midnight.
• An easy going and professional set of musicians able to cope with anything thrown at us.

Professional function musicians

‘Punch The Air‘ are a highly recommended wedding band with hundreds of honest reviews from over the many years we have been together as a professional wedding band. Also our live wedding band has many optional extras for you to chose from such as adding a female lead singer to our line up. Also evening photographer (As usually photographers go home after the first dance missing all the fun of the night). Plus you can also hire a projector from us too, and many other extras. Watch all of our professionally shot live videos and we know you’ll decide that we are the wedding band for your special day.

All you need to do is contact ‘Punch The Air‘ and let us know as much about your event as possible. Wedding venue name, postcode and your schedule. We’ll get back to you in less than 48 hours with our price and availability.

Setting up NYE Live Party Band 

There’s plenty of plug sockets around, but unfortunately they are none standard round pin type (Possibly due to the age of the building). The staff don’t seem to realise what the problem is so we scour the building for “Normal” plug sockets. We find only two which are located slightly around the corner……luckily this will just about suffice. So with a long extension lead and some black tape to secure it down with (so no ones trips over them) we’re finally ready and set up for a New Years Eve party and for a great night.

The venues have a bit lower ceilings than we’re used to. This means a few issues trying to set up lights on PA stands, but we get there in the end. We actually have a nice rectangular section of the venue to play in. Then we tape off our “Stage area” on the floor with a bit of yellow and black hazard tape so we can call out to the audience “Please do not cross the line” when they will no doubt start to get a little over excited later on.

It’s only just gone seven o’clock and punters are already starting to pour in and secure their seating for the evening…..they won’t be sitting still for long mind you

It takes quite a while to set up our Indie rock cover band as I’ve bought most of our lighting rig in addition to what we normally bring. But its sounding good. There’s no daft ringing sounds, echoes or other bizarre noises. This is something you sometimes find in old buildings (And have to try and EQ out). The soundcheck takes next to no time and we proceed to move all of our flight cases back to our vehicles.

Pre live performance DJ services

Its 9pm and so the DJ set goes on. As its still Christmas party time really its 40 minutes of classics by Slade/McCartney/Wizard etc. Starting the night with keeping everyone in the festive mood. The alcohols flowing, the pizzas and burgers look and smell ultra tasty. We decide to go on a little later than proposed to allow every a chance to settle in a bit better.

I move the DJ set onto some more modern tunes (Bruno Mars/Robin Thick/Jessie J/Will.i.am). Then I switch it over to some classic 80s tracks just as our friends arrive (Its nice to play somewhere public for a change). Its now VERY busy in all sections of the venue and so I’m guessing most guests have arrived by now.

First set live performance NYE Party Band

Its 10.15pm and time to get this NYE party band started. We arrive onto the stage area to the disco version theme tune to Star Wars and its a solid 45+ mins of classic material from 1950s to the mid 90s. Not two songs into our indie rock party band set and people are already up and dancing their little hearts out. A notable crowd favourite track is ‘Tubthumping‘. “If they’re enjoying singing/shouting along to this so much now then just wait until they get to our 2nd ‘Party set’ later on” I think to myself). There’s a slight hiccup with the power for a second (I knew just 2 plug sockets weren’t going to sustain us all evening long) but its hardly even noticeable.

It’s been a really warm first set, so we all leave the stage sweaty and red. I pop a little Disco on to keep everyone up and dancing. Its getting close to midnight and Ive already pre-prepared The Westminster Chimes and ‘Auld Lang Syne’ to play at midnight, but as there will be fireworks going off outside so no ones really going to hear it all.

Midnight on NYE – Its a New Year Celebration

Midnight comes and I crank the PA up as loud as it will go so hopefully everyone can hear the chimes etc outside. The fireworks display is a huge success and everyone hugs and kisses everyone else wishing each other Happy New Year.

Punters start to stomp back into the venue, its 12.15am and we’re away with the second party set. There’s some classic punk numbers to start with to whip the crowd back up into a frenzy again .The dance-floors full in seconds. Onto some Kaiser Chiefs, Oasis, Blur and Primal Scream. I get the audience to sing-a-long with the main riff to Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes. Then we’re into a couple of 80s numbers. There’s stage invasions, & people singing down microphones. Cameras flash in our faces constantly and the audience shout their heads off to I Love Rock n Roll, Parklife and Sex On Fire.

The NYE party band set finishes and we’re straight into the second and third encores with the crowd chanting “Four more songs, four more songs”. Twenty minutes later and our live set ends with Jets – Are You Gonna Be My Girl. Then we’re all slumped down on the stage floor completely knackered. I pop on a few more party tunes from the DJ set and we start to pack away.

Ending the night….The obligatory fight

A scuffle ensues outside (It wouldn’t be New Years Eve without something like this happening would it). I start to wind down the volume and the tone of the DJ set. This helps calm everyone down so they’re ready to start heading home. The Police arrive…..and I don’t mean Sting and the rest of the guys (again it wouldn’t be NYE without seeing the Police).

Bar staff, friends and family help us to pack away. People are still coming up to tell us how great we were, how much they’ve enjoyed the party. Ain’t that nice. They ask if we can play just one more song? (Our amps, guitars and drums are now back in the vehicles at this point ) Two couples ask “Can we book a New Years Eve Party Band for next year”. Hopefully that us out again then in 364 days time.

I leave the venue at about 2pm and arrive home at about 2:30pm. Its quiet at home as all of my lot who were there tonight have gone to bed early far too drunk. So I toast the success of the night with my first beer and a hand full of peanuts. Then I start to type up the blog you’re reading now.

It was the best ‘Punch The Air‘ have ever performed. The best audience reaction we’ve ever had and the most fun we’ve had on stage yet. So, Happy New Year everyone and thanks for starting it with with us the best way possible. Read about our showcase live party band UK experiences. 

Book an indie rock cover band for your New Years Eve party  or wedding reception party. Get in contact for a quote and to check on our availability.

When you book a Wedding Band in Bedfordshire we’ll give you the following:

Two live performances (Or one long performance if you prefer), PA system speakers, mixing desk, dance-floor and stage lighting. When you hire a wedding band in Bedfordshire also we’ll include iPad DJ services at no extra cost for your disco. From the moment we’re set up until midnight at your Bedford wedding. You can even extend this out with our late night DJ services option for an additional fee in Luton wedding band. Why not book us with an extra female vocalist for even more of an exciting time? Furthermore in Leighton Buzzard we can supply you with acoustic wedding band services during the day time in Dunstable wedding band. Evening photography services (As your photographer will no doubt go home after the first dance and miss all the REAL action) during your Kempston wedding reception.

More optional extras for your wedding entertainment

Also we can provide you with microphone and speaker hire for your speeches at your Houghton Regis wedding party band. Take advantage of our wedding projector hire service and have all your wonderful images blown up for guests to see in Flitwick. Furthermore watermark your day with our custom projector logo lighting designs at your Sandy wedding reception.

Some lovely East of England wedding venues.

As to whether you have or haven’t sorted your wedding reception venue yet, our indie cover band can perform at any venue of your choice. Some wedding venues we enjoy include:

• Woodland Manor Hotel wedding band, Clapham, Bedford.
• Woburn Abbey Estate wedding reception band, Woburn.
• Wrest Park House & Gardens wedding party band, Silsoe.
• The Barns Hotel wedding function band, Bedford.
• The Bedford Swan Hotel indie band for weddings.

Hire a recommended wedding band 

Indie rock cover band ‘Punch The Air’ are a highly recommended wedding band by both venues and previous clients alike. Nothing is too much hassle for our wedding cover band when you hire our wedding party band for your live entertainment. We are also available to hire for parties, birthdays and corporate affairs. Hire our party band in neighbouring counties like Cambridgeshire wedding band. Furthermore hire a Northamptonshire wedding reception band, Buckinghamshire party band. Also book a Hertfordshire wedding band.

Contact Andy from covers band ‘Punch The Air‘ to check on price and our availability now. We would absolutely love to play a part in your unique and special day.

Hire a Female Singer Wedding Band

Have the the best of both worlds and hire a female singer wedding band by adding Nina to our function band line up. Mixed female and male vocals for your wedding reception party band. Therefore complimenting your wonderful day at your chosen wedding venue. When you hire a professional wedding party band you won’t need to hire in any extra third party sound equipment. ‘Punch The Air‘ are a fully self contained wedding entertainment professional band. We’ll bring along our amazing PA system that we can tailor the volume of precisely for your wedding reception venue. We’ll also bring along a super state of the art lighting rig too.

You will not believe the amazing live sound we can produce from our Yamaha PA system. Everything is crystal clear with big emphasis on the clarity of vocals. You won’t hear any screaming feedback or stupidly loud guitars, everything will be set precisely for your enjoyment. Guests of all ages will enjoy the volume and purity of our guitar amplifiers and PA system. 

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Also we’ll supply you with lighting for the dance-floor and staging area. Plus we’ll even throw in Tablet DJ services when we’re not performing live until midnight (Extendable out past midnight for an additional fee). With lots of wedding supplier extras to choose from we can help make your wedding run as smooth as possible.

You can book a female vocal wedding band all over the United Kingdom and beyond. Book a Staffordshire wedding band and hire a Derbyshire wedding band. Find a Shropshire wedding band and book a Worcestershire wedding band. Contact bass player Andy to check on price and availability. 

Performing big indie rocks songs.

We’re big indie rock fans and it seems like you are too if you’ve found your way to our website. Imagine singing along with us and all your friends to all your favourite indie songs until your throat is hoarse at your own unique party. Well now you can do that very thing as we’ve been performing massive indie hits for many, many years and have the experience and know how to make your party bounce along with the best indie rock party band tunes ever. Indie cover band offering live entertainment based in the West Midlands taking bookings in Birmingham, Walsall, Staffordshire, East Midlands and beyond.

You’ll get two Big Indie Rocks Band live music performances from our covers band with PA and lighting all included in the price. Or we can perform one long set instead if you prefer. We’ll even throw in DJ services too playing whatever music your heart desires so you can save money by not needing to book a separate DJ. Sounds absolutely superb doesn’t it?

Our huge indie rocks video (Actually its very short)

Is it possible to sum up the best massive independent tunes in less than 60 seconds? Well we did just that in the below completely live video.

In addition you can check out our other massively huge indie rock videos. We’ve got hundreds (Literally) of videos of us performing huge indie anthems live.

Mammoth indie rocks songs contact form.

Are you having problems with the above form? If so you can email punchtheairband@gmail.com or call UK 07794 659405.

‘Punch The Air’ – Where big indie really does rock !!!!!!

We Promise You: A Live Party Band With No Price Increase

Even though we have lost a good 6 months to a years worth of work due to Covid-19 Coronavirus we don’t believe you should have to bare the cost of this should you choose to hire a wedding party band, hire a band for a birthday party or hire a corporate event band. We aren’t putting our prices up now. And we won’t be putting our prices up once everything is back to normal again either. This way you can take your time recovering from all the problems spurred on from The Coronavirus. We will still be here offering the same high energy show at the same great price. All when you’re ready to book a Covid secure wedding band or Coronavirus secure party.

Are you confused about booking a live party band during Coronavirus?

We have lots of Covid-19 articles to help you make sense of all the latest rules and regulations when booking a live band during the Coronavirus. 

• Rescheduling a Coronavirus wedding.
• What you can and can’t do at a wedding from Saturday 4th July 2020.
• Weddings with a maximum of 30 guests.
• Our (Very fair) refund policy for Coronavirus affected weddings.
• Advice on how to book a wedding band during the pandemic.
• Hiring a Drive-In live band for an outdoor concert.

No reduced services either. 

Furthermore we won’t be reducing the services you normally get included when you book a live party band to make up for not increasing our prices either. You’ll still get two high energy live performances with iPad DJ services included until midnight for weddings and birthdays. As ever we’ll continue to bring along our state of the art digital mixing desk, PA sound system and fantastic lighting rig. You can continue to be assured that our sound will be the exact perfect volume for the size of your chosen venue. Utilising our skills in sound engineering you’ll never hear screaming feedback at our live performances ever. The volume level we will perform at will be perfect for the venue size and number of guests.

If you have chosen a wedding venue with a sound limiter then this isn’t a problem. Our live party band will gladly bring along our electronic drum kit at no extra cost. It sounds just as good as an acoustic drum kit. We can dial in the necessary volume to keep venue owners happy. It’ll be business absolutely as normal when you hire a top rated party band ‘Punch The Air’.

Massive indie rock covers and chart pop from across the decades.

There’s no cheesy 10 minute drum solos or extended guitar solos in our live performances. ‘Punch The Air‘ work on the mantra ‘Don’t bore us, get to the chorus’. We want you all to sing and dance your hearts out with us for the entire night. Expect huge indie rock hits by artists like Coldplay, Stereophonics, The Killers, Blink 182, Kings Of Leon. Also Wheatus, Foo Fighters, Oasis, Feeder and more. Also fantastic chart pop music from across the decades by huge artists like The Beatles, Queen, George Ezra, Florence & The Machine, Amy Winehouse and more. Brides & grooms love us. Family members and friends love us. Parents, grandparents and children love us too. Read our many, many amazing 100+ positive reviews. Then book an indie rock cover band with confidence who can handle any size venue and numbers of guests.

You can sometimes see us perform live for free.

Very, very occasionally ‘Punch The Air‘ do public performances. And usually they are free to attend. These events are great for potential clients to attend to see what we’re like live if you can’t already see from our brilliant live videos.

Hire a function band throughout the UK. Book a party band in Staffordshire. Hire a function band in Derbyshire. Find a wedding band in Shropshire. 

Photos and video from this real ale festival.

You can see how well our performances go down at beer festivals in the photographs and video below. Punters dancing, stopping and singing along to our huge cover version hits. ‘Punch The Air’ where big indie rocks. Our professional cover band have hundreds more videos you can view too.

What will we perform as your craft ale festival band.

‘Punch The Air‘ will perform two sets of indie rock anthems at your craft ale festival. We can also throw in chart music from modern day all the through the decades back to the 1950’s. Big tunes we we can play include the indie killers by Artic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon, Stereophonics, Blink 182, The Killers and more. Also huge hits from The Beatles, George Ezra, Amy Winehouse, Florence + The Machine, The Kinks and more.

A beer festival performance is a great opportunity for you guys as potential clients to come and see our indie cover band perform live. We don’t often get the chance to perform publicly due to our heavy work schedule at private parties. You can hear how great we sound live and see what we look like while we’re performing as your indie covers band. Watch our high energy performances and listen as everyone sings and dances along to us. Come and have a chat with us before, in-between or after performances and ask us any questions you like. You’ll soon see why our clients say we’re a top rated party band. We’re incredibly friendly fellows who want you to make the most out of our services when you hire our professional party band.

Book a Beer Festival Band

You can hire our top rated party band ‘Punch The Air‘ for live entertainment as your beer festival band, hire a wedding party band, book a party band. Hire a birthday party band, charity event band or corporate event live band. Simply contact and advise us about your event and we’ll get back to you within two days with our price and availability. Book a wedding band in Staffordshire.