If you are hunting for a Commissioner’s House Kent wedding band with a proper set list and no fuss, you have landed in the right spot. Punch The Air are a three-piece guitar-based indie rock covers band who spend our weekends and week days turning wedding receptions, private parties and corporate do’s into the kind of night people still talk about a year or 15 later. A Georgian house on the banks of the Medway, filled with guests and a decent PA, is exactly our idea of a good Friday, Saturday or any day of the week. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability.
Quick facts: Three-piece indie rock covers band. Formed in 2013. Full PA and lighting supplied. Available for wedding receptions, private parties, anniversaries and corporate events across Kent.
Why couples ask us to play as their Commissioners House Kent Wedding Band
We are not a covers act that reads off a fixed set list and hopes for the best. Andy Starkey, our singer and bass player, has been leading this band since 2013, and over that time we have worked out which songs actually get a room like Commissioner’s House moving and which ones just sound nice on paper. Guests want the songs they already know the words to, played with real guitars and a real drum kit, not a backing track. That is the whole idea behind Punch The Air, and it is why so much of our diary is built on personal recommendations from previous wedding parties rather than adverts.
What a Commissioner’s House Kent wedding band actually sounds like in the room
A Georgian house with high ceilings and wooden floors carries sound differently to a modern marquee, and we adjust our levels accordingly rather than turning up and hoping. We keep our own PA and lighting rig, which means we do not rely on the venue for equipment, and we always arrive early enough to get sound checked and out of the way before your guests start arriving. The result is a set that fills the room properly during the evening reception without drowning out conversation earlier in the night when people are still catching up over a drink.
Songs we play, and where to see our full set list
Our repertoire leans heavily on guitar-driven indie rock, with a few well-chosen curveballs thrown in to keep the dance floor guessing. On any given night you might hear Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis sitting next to Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus, with a bit of Feeder and some Van Morrison and Beatles for the guests who prefer their music with a bit more soul in it. We also cover Amy Winehouse and other songs when the moment calls for something slower before the tempo picks back up again. You can browse our full set list and get a proper feel for the range before you book.
Watch Punch The Air live
Rather than take our word for it, have a watch of us playing live below. It gives a much better idea of the energy we bring than any written description ever could.
Weddings, corporate events and private parties at the Historic Dockyard
Commissioner’s House sits within the Historic Dockyard estate in Chatham, one of Kent’s newer wedding venues following a full restoration of its Georgian rooms and gardens. The house itself, Britain’s oldest naval building, offers exclusive use for up to 200 guests, with the surrounding Commissioner’s Garden providing a proper setting for a drinks reception before the evening party gets underway. It is not just a wedding venue either. We are just as happy turning up for a milestone birthday, a wedding anniversary or a company celebration hired privately on the estate, with the same set list and the same effort put in regardless of the occasion.
The full address is Commissioner’s House, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ, and it is easy enough to find whether you are driving in or arriving by train.
Kent and the Medway towns
Chatham sits within the Medway towns alongside Rochester and Gillingham, with Maidstone a short drive further south. The estate is around 35 miles from central London, which makes it a realistic option for guests travelling in from further afield without an overnight stay becoming compulsory. We regularly play weddings and private parties across this part of Kent, so if your venue is nearby but not listed on our site, it is still well worth asking Andy whether we can make it work.
If you like the idea of a proper indie rock party band rather than a generic function act, Punch The Air might be exactly what your evening reception needs.
Frequently asked questions
Can Punch The Air play a wedding reception at Commissioner’s House?
Yes. We are happy to travel to weddings and private events across Kent, including at Commissioner’s House on the Historic Dockyard estate in Chatham.
How many people are in the band?
Punch The Air is a three-piece guitar-based indie rock covers band, led by singer and bass player Andy Starkey.
Do you only play indie rock songs?
Indie rock is our main focus, but our set list covers a wider mix so there is something for guests of different ages and tastes throughout the evening.
How do we book you for our wedding or event?
Get in touch with Andy directly with your date and venue, and he will confirm availability and fee.
Do you supply your own sound and lighting equipment?
Yes, we bring our own PA and lighting to every show, so the venue does not need to provide anything beyond power and space to set up.