Category: Wedding Band

If you’re looking to book a wedding reception band then hiring live entertainment from indie rock cover group ‘Punch The Air’ will be perfect for you. Many, many brides & grooms have placed their trust in our wedding function band since we formed in 2013 to handle their wedding entertainment across the UK and beyond. Our wedding cover band are a high energy up-tempo three piece guitar based group with over a decade performing together. Our live band have so much more previous wedding experience than any other wedding band having been established on the scene since two thousand and thirteen. So you know for sure that we can handle anything that happens at your wedding party and take it all in our stride. We’ve witnessed every single external problem that could possibly go wrong at a reception over the years and we’ve always successfully helped get the party back on track for our clients.  The show will ALWAYS go on when you book Punch The Air.

Types of music and areas we’ll perform in when you book a Wedding Reception Band.

‘Punch The Air‘ will perform huge indie hits by Oasis, Coldplay, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Stereophonics and more. We’ll also play huge chart pop hits by artists like George Ezra, The Beatles, Amy Winehouse. Also tunes by Joan Jett, Queen and more.  Contact to check on price and availability to book a Staffordshire wedding band, hire a Shropshire wedding band. Also you can book a Worcestershire wedding band, hire a wedding band in Warwickshire and find a Derbyshire wedding band. It doesn’t matter where you are based in the the UK, we’ll come to you and give you the best live wedding music for your special day.

It shouldn’t be hard working trying to book live entertainment.

We’ve made it as simple as possible for you to hire a wedding reception band. Once you know you want to book a wedding cover band simply contact us and fill in the online form with as much information as possible. If we’re available (Or even if we’re not available) we will have the decency to get back to you within 48 hours. We’ll advise you on our availability and our price for your area. If you then want to go ahead with the booking then Andy from ‘Punch The Air‘ will email you over our contract to sign digitally and email back over to us. Also our recommended wedding band will email you payment information at the same time. It’s simply a 50% up front deposit to secure our wedding party band for your special day, then you’re all booked in with us. You can check in with us often as you like to let us know of any changes to your special day.

We won’t give your date away to another client. Nor will we cancel on you (Unlike some other unprofessional bands out there). Also we 100% guarantee we will turn up for your wedding reception….and on time too. All the while smiling because we love our jobs and we love performing live for brides and grooms.

What we’ll supply as your wedding band:

• Two live performances of high energy guitar based indie & chart pop music.
• All audio and lighting equipment for your wedding venue.
• iPad DJ services throughout the night when our wedding band aren’t performing live.
• Hard Copy Contract.
• Easy booking process.
• No agency fees (Save up to £200 for no difference in service).
• Many optional extras like add a female singer, evening photographer services, fog, wedding projector hire, late night DJ services and more.

Check out what a whole night of partying and dancing with Punch The Air looks like in our wedding timelapse video below. 

Need to hire a Wedding Band in Shrewsbury? Then Shrewsbury wedding musicians ‘Punch The Air‘ from Shropshire will give you a night you’ll never forget. Big indie rock numbers and classic pop from modern day through all the decades. Smashing together The Killers with The Beatles and Coldplay with Elvis Presley. Also Blink 182 with Queen then Kaiser Chiefs with The Undertones and Neil Diamond. There’s something for each and every one of your guests with our high energy live wedding performances. Sing, dance, chant and clap your hearts out to professional band ‘Punch The Air’. Contact band leader Andy Starkey to check on price and availability to hire a wedding a band in Shrewsbury for a reception party. 

Live video from a Shrewsbury Wedding Band

No gimmicks, no overdubs, also no backing tracks…Just good honest live guitar based wedding songs. Shrops wedding band Punch The Air cover the whole of Shrewsbury and furthermore the Salop area. Hire Shropshire’s No 1 party & function musicians. We’ll handle your live entertainment all night long and also even include DJ services until midnight at no extra cost. From the moment we arrive to the moment we leave you can expect a professional attitude and a smile on our faces. Get ready to book the best Salop wedding band with two high energy performances guaranteed to get everyone up out of their seating dancing. Or we can perform one long set instead if that’s what you prefer. It’s your wedding so you should have it your way. (To be honest from a decades worth of experience together – formed 2013 – we do recommend one long performance rather than splitting it up).

Some of our favourite Shrewsbury wedding venues include

• Netley Hall Estate, SY5 7JZ
• Rowton Castle, Halfway House, SY5 9EP
• Hawkstone Hall, Marchamley, SY4 5UZ
• Hawkstone Park, Weston-under-Redcastle, SY4 5UY
• Pimhill Barn, Harmer Hill, SY4 3DY
• Stanford Farm, Halfway House, SY5 9DW
• Hencote Vineyard, Hencote Lane, SY4 3AB
• Tern Hill, Market Drayton, TF9 3PU
• Albright Hussey, SY4 3AF
• Lord Hill Hotel, Sedgeford Drive, SY2 5NS
• The Armoury, Victoria Quay, Victoria Ave, SY1 1HH (also great for a New Years Eve party band)

More great Shropshire wedding venues include:

• Shrewsbury Town Football Ground
• Shrewsbury Rugby Club, Sundorne Castle, Uffington, SY4 4RR
• Drapers Hall Shrewsbury, St Mary’s Place, SY1 1DZ
• Greenhous West Midlands Show Ground, Gravel Hill Lane, SY1 2PF
• Shrewsbury Golf Club, Grange Lane, Condover, SY5 7BL
• Morris Hall, Bellstone, SY1 1JB
• Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa, Ellesmere Rd, Albrighton, SY4 3AG
• Stanton Arms, Stanton upon Hine Heath, SY4 4LR

The County Town is such a great place to hold a Shrewsbury wedding reception. (Did you know that Charles Darwin the famous biologist was born there?). It’s only nine miles from the eastern Welsh border and is the commercial centre for Shropshire and mid-Wales. It also has some fantastic live music venues including Albert’s Shed and also close by is The Malthouse at Iron Bridge. Great for live performances on a Bank Holiday. Contact to check on price and availability to book a professional wedding band in any SY postcode and beyond. 

Did you know that trying to decide on what sort of wedding music and how to choose a wedding band for your wedding reception is for some brides & grooms a tough decision? But for some wedding couples it’s incredibly easy and has always been obvious what they want. What do you go for? A pop music or a rock wedding band? An indie rock wedding band or a soul and funk wedding group? Perhaps an acoustic wedding band? Or even a folk wedding band ala Mumford & Sons? Here’s professional musician Andy Starkey’s (Fro ‘Punch The Air’) guide on how to choose the right type of music and wedding band for your special day.

How to choose wedding music and a live wedding band for your wedding reception? 

There are three options to consider when choosing you wedding music and hiring a live band.

• Firstly, what sort of music do YOU like?
• Secondly, what sort of music do a lot of your guests like?
• Thirdly, do you want a live band who will get everyone up and dancing or just a DJ?

Which of these options matter most to you? Is your wedding reception all about you, or is it more about pleasing everyone you know who will be attending?

What sort of music do you like?

Are you into huge chart pop music from the 1950s through to modern day, indie rock music, punk music and music by classic bands like The Beatles? Will your guests enjoy the type of music you enjoy the most? Do you even care if they have the passion for your favourite style of music?

What sort of music do your guests like?

Do your wedding guests like hip-hop and rap, dance music, reggae music, jazz music or R&B music? Should you even bother considering what your guests want to hear on YOUR special day? You’re paying for the DJ wedding music and live band yourself after all.

Do you want a live band who will get everyone up and dancing, a DJ or would you rather chill out?

Some brides & grooms just want to chill out in the evening, and thats fine with us. If you don’t want a full on mini concert then you can always hire a DJ or hire an acoustic wedding band instead. Usually a DJ or acoustic wedding band will be cheaper to hire than a full on wedding band. If it’s a small wedding venue and people just want to sit around talking to each other then this might be what you need. Maybe guests might want to get up occasionally and have a little boogie, again just a DJ or acoustic wedding band will no doubt be fine. If you do want a high energy band wedding band who will most definitely have everyone up and dancing all night long then read on.

Wedding Music by ‘Punch The Air’.

Only you can decide on what’s more important to you on your special day. But from previous experience from both attending and performing weddings we know for sure that a live band will leave you and all your guests with much longer lasting memories. Essentially Punch The Air are a high energy indie rock wedding band with bags of wedding experience (Estd. 2013). We’ll give your evening wedding reception that kick-start it might just need after a whole days worth of celebrating, eating and drinking.

But we’re also very suitable for clients who like music beyond this specific genre. It wouldn’t be a wedding without us also performing live music from The Beatles, George Ezra, Amy Winehouse, Van Morrison, Mumford & Sons and Elvis. Even the indie covers we perform are huge chart hitters guaranteed to get mom, dad and grandparents up dancing. Who doesn’t know ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ by Oasis and ‘Dakota‘ by Stereophonics? Also who doesn’t like ‘Mr Brightside‘ by The Killers and ‘Sex On Fire‘ by Kings Of Leon? Or All The Small Things by Blink 182? Thumb through our full repertoire and you’ll find theres something for everyone in our live performances.

What else our wedding band can provide you with.

What’s also great about wedding band Punch The Air is that anything you want to hear that we don’t perform live we’ll spin on the (Virtual) DJ decks for you at no extra charge. Andy Starkey has over 33,000 songs you can choose from across all decades and genres. Thats Pop, Rock, Dance, Reggae, Irish, Folk, Rap and everything in-between. So thats your entire night of live entertainment sorted. Less cost and less hassle.

Included in our performance fees are:

• Two live high energy performances.
• All PA sound equipment.
• The bands backline of guitars, amplifiers, drum kits, microphones etc.
• Lighting for the dancefloor.
• Lighting for the stage area.
• iPad DJ services when the band aren’t performing live until midnight.

With many other optional extras to choose from such as late night DJ services, adding a female lead singer and even an evening photographer its not just wedding music we can offer you. Punch The Air have been a trusted wedding supplier since our inception in 2013. With over one hundred client reviews you can be sure we can handle your wedding reception with the utmost care and consideration to you and all your guests. Contact band leader Andy Starkey for price and availability when choosing a wedding band.

Planning Ahead: Why Couples are Booking for 2028

While 2028 might seem like a distant date, the reality of the modern wedding industry means that the most sought-after Saturdays and peak summer dates are being secured earlier than ever before. For couples who have a specific vision for their big day—whether that’s a particular country house venue or a high-energy indie rock wedding band like Punch The Air—early booking is the only way to guarantee your first-choice vendors. By opening our 2028 diary now, we are helping proactive planners lock in their entertainment at current rates, providing peace of mind and one less “to-do” on a long engagement checklist. Whether you are envisioning a festival-style outdoor wedding or a sophisticated black-tie affair, our repertoire is constantly evolving to ensure we bring the same fresh, “brand new car” energy to your 2028 celebration as we do to our performances today. Secure your date now and let’s start planning a night your guests will still be talking about in 2029 and beyond.

It’s never too early to think about booking a 2028 wedding band for your reception and have ‘Punch The Air‘ indie rock cover band provide you with live music on your special day. The year twenty twenty eight will soon be upon us. So don’t delay in thinking about booking live entertainment for a wedding. Established over a decade ago in 2013 ‘Punch The Air‘ have built up an amazing reputation with a 100% client satisfaction record from live wedding performances. We know exactly how to handle all your guests, young to old. And the exact type of music they want to hear at precisely the right time throughout your evening reception at your wedding venue.

If you want a high energy band able to give you the wedding party you deserve then our wedding function band will be ideal for you.  Contact band leader Andy Starkey to check on price and availability to hire a wedding band in 2028.

Book a wedding band in 2028. 

It’s incredibly simple to hire a wedding band for a 2028 wedding with ‘Punch The Air‘. Just get in touch us by filling in our contact form with as much information as possible and we’ll get back to you within 72 hours (Sometimes even sooner). We’ll let you know exactly what our charges are so you can make your mind up as soon as possible. Then all we require is a 50% deposit and return of our contract and you’ll be fully booked in with us. There is zero percent chance that we will ever cancel on you. And if (On the very, very off chance) band members happen to become ill, we have a plethora of professional musicians available to fill in last minute. This is exactly what you should be expecting form a professional wedding band.

What we promise to give as your twenty twenty eight wedding reception band.

There’s no other 2028 wedding band that go further to fulfil your every dream on your special day. We will make sure that the volume of our equipment is perfect for the size of the room. While setting up you will barely hear any noise from us as we operate on a “Silent set-up” scenario. This means we don’t turn any guitar amplifiers on or hit any drums until we are completely ready to soundcheck. We will notify anyone in the room of our intentions to “Mix the room” appropriately. So they can either move to another room or simply understand better the task we are undertaking.

How relaxed an affair does this sound like to you? It’s ideal surely? Once we’re set up for your wedding we’ll provide you with background DJ music services when we are not performing live until midnight. We’ll also include lighting for the dance-floor and stage area in our price. (We don’t like to say ‘Free of charge’ like some wedding bands do as nothing is free in life is it). 

It’s time for live music with the best wedding band in the UK 2028

Then sit back or rather stand up and get ready to dance. As the best wedding band in the UK 2028 handle your entire nights entertainment with two live high energy performances (Or one long one if you prefer) at your wedding party. Big indie tunes from Oasis, The Killers, Coldplay, Wheatus, Stereophonics, Kings Of Leon, Blink 182 and more. Also mixed in with huge chart hits from modern day back to the 1950s. Queen, Elvis, The Beatles, Florence + The Machine, The Human League, The Undertones and so much more in-between. These are all tried and tested songs we know you and all your guests already know and love. We won’t play anything too obscure, too loud, too slow or too inappropriate. Everything is going to be just perfect on your wedding day when you hire our professional group. Contact Andy for price and availability to book a band for a wedding reception. 

Welcome to Punch The Air, the best indie pop wedding band you’ll ever hear! We’re a professional live band, and we’re dedicated to making your special day unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a wedding, party, or any other event, we’ve got you covered. If you like bands like The Killers, Kings Of Leon, Blink 182, Stereophonics, Kaiser Chiefs, Coldplay and more then we’re the band for you. With over a decade together together and years of experience we know how to get the party started and keep it going all night long. Contact band leader Andy Starkey to check on price and availability. 

Why hire an indie pop wedding band?

There are many reasons why Punch The Air is the best choice for your wedding band. Here are just a few of them:

• Professionalism: We take our job seriously, and we’re always professional in everything we do. From our attire to our equipment, we ensure that everything is perfect for your big day.
• Experience: We’ve been in the music industry together as the same band for over a decade, and we’ve played at countless weddings and events. This experience means we know how to read a crowd and keep everyone dancing.
• Variety: We play a wide range of music, from classic hits to modern pop. We can even tailor our setlist to your preferences.
• Quality: We use top-of-the-line equipment, and our sound is crystal clear. We’re not just a bunch of musicians playing together; we’re a professional band that will make your event sound amazing.
• Energy: We love what we do, and our enthusiasm is contagious. We’ll bring high energy to your event and get everyone up and dancing along with us. You’ll find us bouncing around on stage too. 

What Our Professional Group Offers.

At Punch The Air, we offer a range of services to make your event unforgettable. Here’s what you can expect from us:

• Live Performance: We’ll bring our high-energy performance to your event, playing a mix of classic hits and modern favourites.
• Professional Sound and Lighting: Our state-of-the-art equipment ensures that your event sounds and looks amazing. We provide all the necessary sound and lighting equipment to make your event memorable.
• DJ Service: We offer an iPad DJ service to keep the party going all night long. Band leader Andy Starkey will play a mix of music to keep everyone on the dance floor when the band aren’t performing live.
• Bespoke Setlist: We’ll work with you to create a setlist that’s tailored to your preferences. We can play anything on our repertoire from indie pop to classic hits.
• MC Service: We’ll keep your event running smoothly with our MC service. We’ll make announcements, introduce speakers, and keep everyone informed about what’s happening.
• Pre-Event Consultation: We’ll contact you in plenty of time before your event to discuss your preferences and ensure that everything is planned to perfection.
• Competitive Pricing: We offer competitive pricing without sacrificing quality. We believe that everyone should have access to great music for their event. And by supporting an independent band and not booking through an agency you WILL save hundreds of ££££.

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What does our Indie pop repertoire look like?

• All The Small Things – Blink 182
• Buck Rogers – Feeder
• Cant Take My Eyes Of You – Muse
• Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis
• Dakota – Stereophonics
• Disco 2000 – Pulp
• Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
• Friday I’m In Love – The Cure
• I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor – Arctic Monkeys
• I Predict A Riot – Kaiser Chiefs
• Stacy’s Mom – Fountains Of Wayne
• Mr Brightside – The Killers
• Mrs Robinson – The Lemonheads
• Never Gonna Give You Up – Foo Fighters
• Parklife – Blur
• Place Your Hands – Reef
• Rocks – Primal Scream
• Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon
• Song 2 – Blur
• Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus
• There She Goes – The La’s
• When You Were Young – The Killers
• Wonderwall – Oasis
• Yellow – Coldplay
• (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!) – The Beastie Boys
• and more killer indie tunes

Then pop songs from all decades like:

• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
• Cant Buy Me Love – The Beatles
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
• Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
• Don’t You Want Me – The Human League
• Ever Fallen In Love – Buzzcocks
• Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
• I’ll Be There For You (Theme from Friends) – The Rembrandts
• I Love Rock ‘n Roll – Joan Jett
• I’m A Believer – The Monkees
• I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany
• Johnny B Good – Chuck Berry
• Shotgun – George Ezra
• Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
• Summer Of ’69 – Bryan Adams
• Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Teenage Kicks – The Undertones
• Valerie – Amy Winehouse
• You Really Got Me – The Kinks
• You’ve Got The Love – Florence & The Machine
• and lots more.

Why Indie pop?

Indie pop is the perfect genre for weddings and events. It’s fun, energetic, and appeals to a wide range of people. We love playing indie pop because it gets people up and dancing, and it’s always a crowd-pleaser. Here are some of the benefits of choosing an indie pop wedding band:

• Crowd-Pleaser: Indie pop is a popular genre that appeals to a wide range of people. It’s a crowd-pleaser that will get everyone up and dancing.
• Versatility: Indie pop covers a wide range of styles, from folk-inspired ballads to high-energy pop anthems. This versatility means we can tailor our setlist to your preferences and to the demand of guests on the dancefloor. Because we don’t use backing tracks and are 100% live we can easily move around songs in our set list as the night requires.
• High Energy: Indie pop is known for its high energy, which makes it perfect for weddings and events. We’ll bring our enthusiasm to your event and get everyone dancing.
• Timeless: Indie pop has been popular for decades, and it’s not going anywhere. It’s a timeless genre that will never go out of style.

Testimonials for professional musicians.

Don’t just take our word for it, here are a handful of lovely reviews previous wedding clients have left us over the last decade or so.

Kelly Louise (Bride) – Wedding in Staffordshire
“Where do I start ? Andy is just wonderful to communicate with, always very responsive and full of ideas and lots of laughs. The band pure and simple made our night. They are so accommodating, such genuine, lovely guys that love what they do. Not to mention that they are so humble with their obvious talents. We had no end of our guests raving about “Punch The Air”. We loved how they interacted with all, really got involved with our guests and actually it felt like they were part of our wedding guests. Wouldn’t think twice about booking them again. Great guys and so much fun to be around! Thank you Andy and Punch the Air”

Dan Becker (Groom) – Wedding in Derbyshire
“Absolutely great band and DJ service too, really get things going, work with the guests/crowd, energy and fun! Got us up on stage for some fun and great musicians too with broad repertoire. Andy’s comm’s when enquiring/booking/choosing tracks are great. Almost worth getting married again just to have an excuse to book them again. 100% recommended.”

So you’ve decided we’re the professional musicians for your big day now and all you need to do is contact us to check on price and availabilty. 

Hire a Chase Golf Club Wedding Band in Penkridge Staffordshire and have Punch The Air rock your wedding. Check out our repertoire that brides, grooms, and guests of all ages will enjoy. Contact band leader Andy Starkey for price and availability for your big day. 

You can also hire Punch The Air for parties, galas and more at this Cannock Chase Golf Club function venue.

Book a Chase Golf Club Wedding Band

Venue address:
The Chase Golf Club,
Pottal Pool Road,
Penkridge,
Staffordshire
ST19 5RN