Do Punch The Air play weddings at Bassmead Manor Barns?

Yes, Punch The Air are available to perform as a live wedding band at Bassmead Manor Barns in Staploe, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Contact Andy to check availability for your date.

What kind of music does Punch The Air play at weddings?

Punch The Air play a set built around indie rock and guitar driven pop, covering artists such as The Killers, Kings Of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and Oasis, alongside chart pop favourites.

Can Punch The Air perform a Don't Stop Me Now Queen cover at my event?

Yes. Don't Stop Me Now is part of Punch The Air's live repertoire. Contact band leader Andy via punchtheair.co.uk/wedding-party-band-contact/ to check on fee and availability for your date.

Where are Punch The Air based and what areas do they cover?

Punch The Air are based in Lichfield, Staffordshire, and are available for events across the West Midlands and the wider UK.

Indie Rock Wedding Band / Party Band / Corporate Events / Birthdays

Bassmead Manor Barns Wedding Band

Indie Rock Cover Band — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:18:47 +0000

If you are looking for a Bassmead Manor Barns wedding band with genuine energy and a proper feel for a room full of dancing guests, Punch The Air are used to filling barns just like this one with sound. We are a three piece indie rock covers band led by Andy Starkey, and Staploe is exactly the kind of rural, characterful setting we love turning up to. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability, and we will talk you through how a live band fits into your day at Bassmead.

Bassmead Manor Barns Wedding Band

Why Couples Choose Us as Their Bassmead Manor Barns Wedding Band

A barn wedding needs a band that understands atmosphere as much as it understands songs. Old timber, exposed beams and a room full of people who have known each other for years is a brilliant setting for live music, and it is the sort of night Punch The Air were built for. We are not a covers act churning through a generic setlist. We have been performing together since 2013, and we play indie rock and guitar driven pop with the same conviction as the original artists, so when guests hear a familiar track they get swept up rather than watching politely from the sidelines.

As a wedding band for Bassmead Manor Barns, we bring our own PA and lighting rig sized sensibly for the room, and we handle our own setup and soundcheck so there is nothing for you to organise on the day beyond deciding where you would like us to play. Andy and the rest of the band arrive in good time, work around your caterers and suppliers, and keep the whole evening running smoothly from the first song to the last.

The Sound of a professional Wedding Band Set

Our set draws on indie rock tracks from The Killers, Kings Of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Kaiser Chiefs and Stereophonics, alongside chart pop favourites from The Beatles, Amy Winehouse and George Ezra. You can see and hear us in full flow below.

What a Punch The Air Wedding Reception Band Booking Includes

Every booking is built around your evening, not a fixed formula. We work with couples to shape a set that suits the crowd, whether that is packed indie floor fillers all night or a broader mix that pulls in parents, children and grandparents too. Our full indie rock covers band repertoire gives a proper flavour of what we play, and it is worth a browse before you get in touch so you have an idea of the kind of night we put together.

Booking Punch The Air for Your Bassmead Manor Barns Wedding

Weekends at popular Cambridgeshire barn venues get booked up well in advance, so if Bassmead has caught your eye it is worth reaching out to Andy early to lock in your date. As an indie rock wedding band, we keep our diary tight on purpose so every couple gets our full attention on the day rather than being squeezed between other jobs.

About Bassmead Manor Barns, Staploe

Bassmead Manor Barns sits within the moat of an old manor house in the small hamlet of Staploe, just outside St Neots. The venue centres around the Rickety Barn, a 300 year old timber barn with oak beams and wrought iron chandeliers used for ceremonies, while the Moat Barn hosts reception drinks and the light filled Bridge Barn is where the wedding breakfast and evening celebrations take place. The setting is rural and quiet, with landscaped gardens and a genuinely characterful feel that has made it a popular choice for couples across the region.

Address: Bassmead Manor Barns, Staploe, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5JB

Nearby Towns and Counties Around Bass Mead Manor Barns

St Neots itself is only a short drive from the venue and has good transport links for guests travelling in for the day. Cambridge lies around half an hour away, making it easy for anyone flying in or arriving by train to reach Staploe without much fuss. We regularly play weddings across Cambridgeshire and just over the county line into Bedfordshire, so the drive out to Bassmead is a familiar one for the band.

Get in Touch About Your Bassmead Wedding Band

If you have booked Bassmead Manor Barns and are now thinking about live music, get in touch with Andy directly to talk through timings, set length and how we would fit into your evening. He’s always happy to answer questions about how we work as a wedding band before you commit to anything.

Ashford Community Centre Wedding Band

Indie Rock Cover Band — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:18:09 +0000

An Ashford Community Centre wedding band booking with Punch The Air means a proper night of guitar driven indie anthems in one of the Bold Hall or Jubilee Hall spaces at this well used Surrey venue. Andy Starkey has led the three piece since 2013, and the band has played every kind of room going, from tiny function suites to full sized auditoriums with a stage built in. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability.

Ashford Community Centre Wedding Band

Why couples choose Ashford Community Centre for their reception

Sometimes still called Ashford Community Hall locally, the venue’s official name today is Ashford Community Centre. It sits just off Woodthorpe Road in the middle of town and has become a go to spot for weddings, christenings, wakes and parties across Spelthorne. It is a working community building rather than a country house, which tends to mean more flexibility on timings, decorating the room your own way and bringing in your own suppliers. That combination of practicality and a proper stage area is exactly why an Ashford Community Centre wedding band booking suits so many receptions here.

The Bold Hall: room for the big sets

The Bold Hall is the larger of the two spaces, holding up to 160 guests with a professional stage, licensed bar access and high ceilings that give the room a proper sense of scale. It is built for entertainment led events, so a three piece indie band with a full backline and PA fits naturally without eating into your dancefloor. This is the room most couples go for when live music is the centrepiece of the evening.

The Jubilee Hall: a smaller, sunlit alternative

For a more intimate reception, the Jubilee Hall seats between 60 and 80 guests. It is a bright, versatile space that couples often dress with their own theme, and it works well for a wedding where the guest list is tighter but you still want live entertainment rather than a playlist through a speaker.

What Punch The Air bring with them

Whichever hall you book, the band arrive with everything needed to run the evening: PA, mixing desk, lighting and full backline equipment including drums, guitars and amps. There is no need to hire anything extra or coordinate separate suppliers for sound.

Watch the band in action

The set list: what you will actually hear

Punch The Air have built a repertoire around big, singalong indie rock, with tunes by The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon, Oasis, Kaiser Chiefs and Coldplay. Expect Mr Brightside, Wonderwall and Sex On Fire alongside a wider mix of chart pop stretching back through the decades, all delivered as a live three piece rather than a backing track. You can browse the full song list before you book and see it’ll be a great night.

Ashford, Surrey and the surrounding area

Ashford sits in the Spelthorne borough of Surrey, within easy reach of Staines-upon-Thames, Sunbury-on-Thames, Feltham, Shepperton and Chertsey, and not far from Heathrow. Couples looking further afield for a Surrey wedding band often compare venues around Egham and Windsor too, with the latter falling just over the county line into Berkshire. Punch The Air travel throughout this part of the south east regularly, so getting a three piece indie rock cover band to Ashford is straightforward.

If you are weighing up other community hall style venues, the band has also played rooms such as Norbury Village Hall and Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall, both of which share a similar hands on, flexible feel to Ashford Community Centre.

Booking Punch The Air as your Ashford Community Centre Wedding Band

Punch The Air are an indie rock wedding band with over a decade of experience playing rooms exactly like the Bold Hall and Jubilee Hall. There are no agency fees, and you will get a hard copy contract along with two live sets or one longer performance, whichever suits your evening better. Get in touch with Andy directly to talk through timings, room layout and pricing for your date at Ashford Community Centre.

Venue address

Ashford Community Centre
Woodthorpe Road
Ashford
Middlesex
TW15 3NJ

Abbeywood Estate Cheshire Wedding Band

Indie Rock Cover Band — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:23:40 +0000

Looking for an Abbeywood Estate Cheshire wedding band to soundtrack your day at this Delamere countryside venue? Punch The Air is an indie rock covers band with a set built to fill a room and get guests on the dance floor, whichever part of Abbeywood you’ve chosen for your celebration. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability, and he’ll talk you advising through timings and set-up for your day.

Abbeywood Estate Cheshire Wedding Band

About Abbeywood Estate:

Abbeywood Estate
Chester Road
Delamere
Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 2HS

Abbeywood is a family-run, 45-acre estate tucked into the Delamere countryside, with the Rowlinson family having opened the gardens and grounds to weddings for years. The setting borrows heavily from the woodland and hills around it, and most couples who book here are drawn in by the mix of manicured lawns, exotic planting and genuinely rural backdrop, all within easy reach of the A556 between Northwich and Chester.

The Rooms

There are three main spaces couples tend to choose between at Abbeywood. The Glasshouse is the largest, licensed for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts for up to around 190 guests, and its glazed structure makes it a bright, flexible room for an evening party. The Garden Cafe is smaller and more informal, seating roughly 80 for the wedding breakfast and holding up to 85 for an evening do with its own bar. The Orangery, meanwhile, suits more intimate ceremonies of up to about 70, with views straight out over the exotic garden.

A Venue Built for Live Music

Because Abbeywood offers a genuine choice of rooms rather than one fixed function suite, we always take a look at which space you’ve booked before your wedding. A Glasshouse evening party with 190 guests calls for a different set-up to a smaller Garden Cafe celebration, and we tailor our stage position and sound to suit whichever room you’re in.

What to Expect From the your Abbeywood Estate Cheshire Wedding Band

Punch The Air plays as a full three-piece indie rock line-up, with drums, bass, guitar and vocals, running through a set built around the songs that actually get a crowd moving rather than a generic covers list. We know Abbeywood’s grounds lend themselves to photographs and drinks outside earlier in the day, and by the time the evening reception starts, guests are usually more than ready for a proper party.

On the Day

We arrive in good time to set up, sound check and get everything ready well before your first guests reach the evening reception, so there’s no scramble or delay once the party’s due to start. Then we’ll play you an incredible selection of well know indie rock and chat pop fro across the decades including songs by Kings Of Leon, George Ezra, Coldplay, Blink 182, Bryan Adams, Queen, The Killers and more from our repertoire.

Cheshire and the Surrounding Area

Abbeywood sits right in the heart of Cheshire, and its position just off the A556 makes it an easy booking for couples marrying anywhere between Northwich, Chester and the wider Cheshire countryside. Kelsall and Delamere Forest are both close by, and the venue is well placed for guests travelling in from Warrington and the M6 or M56, as well as those coming further afield from Manchester. If you’re comparing rural Cheshire venues, our Combermere Abbey page covers another popular estate wedding a little further south, and our Manchester wedding band page is worth a look if you’re weighing up a city venue against somewhere like Abbeywood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Punch The Air play the ceremony drinks as well as the evening reception at Abbeywood?

We’re primarily booked for the evening reception, but get in touch with your full timings and we can talk through what’s possible across the day.

Does the band bring its own PA system?

Yes, we bring a full PA suitable for the room size, and we’ll always make sure the volume is suitable for Abbeywood so everything sound great and runs smoothly.

How far in advance should we book?

Abbeywood is a popular venue, so weekend dates especially can book up well over a year ahead. Getting in touch early is the best way to secure the date you want.

Booking Punch The Air for Abbeywood Estate

Whether you’ve booked the Glasshouse for a big evening party or the Orangery for something a little smaller, Punch The Air can shape a set to fit the room, the guest list and the mood you’re after. As an indie rock wedding band, we build every set list around the songs that get your specific crowd on the dance floor.

Contact band leader Andy today to talk through your Abbeywood Estate wedding, check availability for your date and get a fee for your celebration.

Chase Hotel Nuneaton Wedding Band

Indie Rock Cover Band — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:39:36 +0000

Chase Hotel Nuneaton wedding band couples are searching for one thing above all else: a group of musicians who know exactly how to work within a venue’s rules and still deliver a proper party. Punch The Air have performed at more Warwickshire hotels and function rooms than we can count on both hands, and this Higham Lane favourite is one we understand inside out, including the bits other bands might shy away from. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability for your reception here.

Chase Hotel Nuneaton Wedding Band

A Victorian Hotel With Real Character On Higham Lane with your Chase Hotel Nuneaton Wedding Band

Set back on a quiet residential road barely half a mile from Nuneaton town centre, the Chase Hotel was originally built as the private residence of a prominent Victorian entrepreneur, and that history still shows in the building’s proportions and detailing. The hotel has been sympathetically refurbished over the years, with twenty eight en-suite guest rooms for you and your overnight guests, a restaurant on site, and function space that comfortably handles receptions of varying sizes. It sits close to the M6, making it an easy venue for guests travelling in from Coventry, Birmingham and further afield across the West Midlands.

The Garden Room And The Barras Suite

Weddings at the Chase Hotel are usually held in one of two spaces. The Garden Room suits a more intimate gathering, while the larger Barras Suite is built for bigger celebrations and can hold everything from fifty guests up towards a much larger crowd. There’s a proper stage area within the function room too, which always helps a live band bring some genuine gig atmosphere to proceedings rather than everyone squashing into a corner by the bar.

Why The Licensing Here Matters More Than You’d Think

Here’s the part that catches a lot of couples out. The Chase Hotel operates under a strict two musician licensing limit, alongside a sound limiter fitted to the function room. That’s not a small print detail you can ignore when booking your entertainment. A full five or six piece electric band simply cannot perform here under those conditions, no matter how good they sound on their showreel. This is exactly where our acoustic duo option becomes the sensible choice rather than a compromise.

Our Acoustic Duo Service Fits The Rules Without Losing The Energy

Punch The Air’s acoustic duo is built precisely for venues with these kinds of restrictions. Two musicians, stripped back guitars and vocals, and a set list that still covers the indie anthems and chart favourites your guests want to hear, all delivered at a volume that respects the venue’s sound limiter without tripping it every five minutes. We’ve played plenty of rooms with limiters fitted and know how to keep the energy up while staying well within the decibel ceiling. You still get a live band feel on that stage, guests still get up and dance, and nobody has an awkward conversation with hotel management halfway through the first dance. Or you can even book Andy Starkey solo acoustic if you’re working to a tighter budget.

Getting To Nuneaton From Nearby Towns And Cities

Nuneaton sits right on the Warwickshire and Leicestershire border, so guests travelling from Hinckley or further into Leicestershire have a straightforward run down the A5 or A444. Bedworth is only a short hop away too, and anyone coming from Coventry has easy access via the A444 or M6, which also makes venues like Coombe Abbey and Nailcote Hall familiar territory for us in that part of the county. Atherstone lies a little further north west, home to another venue we know well in Mythe Barn, and Birmingham is comfortably reachable inside forty minutes via the M6 for guests coming from the city.

Other Wedding Venues We Cover Around Nuneaton

The Chase Hotel isn’t the only Nuneaton reception venue on our books. We’ve also performed at Oakridge Golf Club just outside town, and we regularly cover weddings right across Warwickshire and the wider Midlands region. Whatever your venue’s particular quirks, from strict licensing to tight load in times, chances are we’ve dealt with something similar before.

Booking Your Live Entertainment

If you’d like to know more about how our stripped back setup works, or you fancy something even smaller for your ceremony drinks, our acoustic solo package is also available, and you can read more about all our acoustic performance options on the site. As an established indie rock wedding band, we’ve built our reputation on adapting to whatever a venue throws at us, licensing restrictions included, without ever short changing the couple on atmosphere.

The Chase Hotel, Nuneaton

Higham Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6AG

Get in touch with band leader Andy Starkey today to talk through your Chase Hotel wedding reception, discuss the acoustic duo set up, and lock in your date before it gets booked elsewhere. We’d love to be part of your day.

Waterfront Barton Wedding Band

Indie Rock Cover Band — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:33:14 +0000

Looking for a Waterfront Barton wedding band to soundtrack your big day? Punch The Air is an indie rock wedding and party band that regularly performs at The Waterfront at Barton Marina, bringing a full live set to the Crow’s Nest Suite overlooking the water. As Punch The Air, we know this venue well and understand exactly how to make the most of its space, its acoustics and its atmosphere on the night. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability.

Waterfront Barton Wedding Band

Live music built for Waterfront Barton Wedding Band at The Crows Nest

The Crow’s Nest Suite is one of the most striking function rooms in Staffordshire, with its open balcony, private bar and views straight across Barton Marina. As a wedding band at The Waterfront, we’ve learned how to fill that room properly, from the quieter moments during the wedding breakfast right through to a packed dance floor once the evening reception gets going. A Waterfront Barton wedding band needs to work with the room rather than against it, and after playing here on numerous occasions we know exactly where to set up, how to balance the sound internally, and how to read a crowd that ranges from grandparents to the bride’s old university housemates.

Our set list draws on decades of indie rock and guitar-driven classics (Kings Of Leon, Stereophonics, Coldplay, Blink 182 etc) the kind of songs that get an entire room singing rather than politely watching from the sidelines. We build the night in stages, easing guests in gently before turning things up once the first dance is done, and we always keep half an eye on the crowd so we can adjust on the fly if a particular section of the set isn’t landing the way we expected.

Why couples choose us for their Waterfront Barton wedding band

Punch The Air is based just down the road in Lichfield, which means no long drive, no overnight accommodation to arrange, and no early finish because a crew has to get home. We turn up in good time to set up quietly, sound-check without disrupting your afternoon, and we’re ready to go the moment your evening entertainment slot begins. Being local to this part of Staffordshire also means we’ve built relationships with venue coordinators at The Waterfront over several bookings, so logistics on the day tend to run smoothly.

Booking an indie rock wedding band that already knows your venue removes one more thing to worry about. We’ve already solved the practical questions about load-in, power and stage positioning at Barton Marina, so all you need to think about is enjoying your evening.

Nearby venues and areas we cover close to Barton Marina.

Barton-under-Needwood sits close to Burton upon Trent and within easy reach of Lichfield, Alrewas and Tatenhill, and we regularly perform for weddings right across this stretch of Staffordshire. If you’re comparing venues in the area, we’ve also played at Alrewas Hayes, Hoar Cross Hall and Burton Albion Football Club, so we’re just as comfortable adapting our set to a different room a few miles down the road.

Wedding venue address:
The Crow’s Nest
The Waterfront,
Barton Marina,
Barton-under-Needwood,
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 8AS

Book your date at The Water front

Wedding dates at Barton Marina get booked up well in advance, particularly across the spring and summer months, so it’s worth checking availability early. Get in touch with Andy today to talk through timings, song requests and anything specific you’d like on the night for your Waterfront Barton wedding band.

Coombe Abbey Wedding Band

Indie Rock Cover Band — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:02:01 +0000

If you’re planning a celebration at this stunning Warwickshire venue, a Coombe Abbey wedding band that actually gets the room moving makes all the difference. Punch The Air are a high-energy indie rock band based just up the road and we’ve built our reputation on turning wedding receptions into nights people talk about for years. Whether you’re saying your vows in the Great Hall or dancing the night away in one of Coombe Abbey’s beautiful function suites like The Walnut Room, we bring the same tight musicianship and huge live sound to every set. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability, and let’s start planning your day.

Coombe Abbey Wedding Band

Why Choose a Coombe Abbey Wedding Band Like Punch The Air

Coombe Abbey Hotel is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the Midlands, and it deserves a band that matches its grandeur without taking itself too seriously. That’s exactly what we offer. As an established indie rock wedding band, we play everything from era-defining classics to current chart hits, all delivered with genuine energy rather than a stiff, by-the-numbers covers set. Couples booking a Coombe Abbey wedding band want musicians who understand the room, read the crowd, and keep the dance-floor packed from the first song to the last. That’s our job, and we take it seriously.

We’ve performed at venues across Warwickshire and the wider Midlands, so we know exactly what makes a wedding reception at a historic country house venue like Coombe Abbey work. Sound levels, timings around the wedding breakfast, turnaround between the meal and the evening reception, and working alongside the venue’s own events team are all things we’re comfortable managing without fuss.

What a Coombe Abbey Wedding Band Set Typically Includes

A standard evening with Punch The Air usually runs across two sets or one long set giving guests plenty of time to eat, mingle, and catch their breath between bursts on the dancefloor. We’re happy to provide background music during the drinks reception or wedding breakfast too, either as an acoustic solo option or via our own PA system playing curated playlists, so the transition from ceremony to full band set feels seamless rather than jarring.

Our setlist spans indie anthems, classic rock, and contemporary pop, and we always take requests in advance so your personal favourites are covered properly rather than squeezed in as an afterthought. If you’ve got a song that means something to you and your partner from our repertoire, let us know ahead of time and we’ll do our best to include it in the set.

Booking an Indie Rock Wedding Band for Your Coombe Abbey Reception

As an indie rock wedding band, we understand that every couple wants their reception to feel personal, not generic. That’s why we take the time to talk through your day before we ever set foot on the stage. From the layout of the room to the timings of speeches and cutting the cake, we build our performance around your schedule rather than the other way round.

Coombe Abbey sits in its own deer park near Binley and Brinklow, within easy reach of Coventry and Rugby, and just off the M6 and A45, which makes it a straightforward drive for us and for guests travelling in from across Warwickshire and the wider Midlands. We’re used to setting up efficiently in period venues where access and load-in can be a little more involved than a standard hotel function room, so you won’t need to worry about logistics on the day.

Book Early for Your Wedding Date

Coombe Abbey is a popular venue, and as a well-reviewed wedding band we tend to get booked up well in advance, particularly for peak summer Saturdays. If you’ve got a date in mind, it’s worth getting in touch early to avoid disappointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide music for the drinks reception as well as the evening party?
Yes, we can offer acoustic or background music options alongside our full band sets, so your whole day is covered.

How much space do you need to perform at Coombe Abbey?
We’re flexible and experienced at working within the space available in period function rooms, and we’re happy to discuss the specific room with the venue ahead of time.

Contact band leader Andy today to check availability for your Coombe Abbey wedding date and get a personalised quote.

Military Event Entertainment

Indie Rock Cover Band — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:05:01 +0000

When it comes to military event entertainment, you need more than just background music. You need a live band that can read the room, engage guests of all ages and turn a military function into an unforgettable night. That’s exactly what party band Punch The Air have been doing since 2013. Contact band leader Andy to check on availability and price for your party.

Military Event Entertainment

Military Event Entertainment for your Army Mess functions

We provide professional military event entertainment for Army Mess functions, Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess parties, Officers’ Mess events, regimental celebrations, military balls, family days and other Armed Forces social events throughout the United Kingdom.

At Punch The Air, we understand that military events are often a celebration of camaraderie, achievement and tradition. Whether you’re organising an annual Mess party, a black-tie dinner, a homecoming celebration or an end-of-tour gathering, live music can elevate the entire evening. Our mission is simple – get people singing, dancing and creating memories together.

Unlike many function bands, we don’t stand on stage reading lyrics from tablets or staring at our instruments. We perform with energy and enthusiasm, interacting with guests and creating an atmosphere that keeps the dance floor busy from the first song to the final encore.

Previous military event reviews:

Kristofer Monaghan – Rated 5 out of 5 stars – Fantastic
“We booked Punch the Air Band for our Military Dine Out on Saturday 20 June, and they were outstanding from start to finish.
From our very first interaction, the band were friendly, accommodating, and happy to work with us to ensure everything was exactly how we wanted it. They arrived on time, kept us updated throughout the evening, and were professional from beginning to end.
Most importantly, they had everyone on the dance floor, and all of our guests commented on how fantastic they were. They really helped make the evening a memorable one.
I would 100% recommend Punch the Air Band for any future function or event. You won’t be disappointed!”

Military dine out event client review

Our repertoire spans decades of music, from indie rock anthems and classic rock favourites to huge singalong chart hits. Expect everything from Oasis, The Killers and Kings Of Leon to Queen, George Ezra, Walk The Moon and much more. We carefully build our sets to appeal to different age groups and musical tastes, making our military event entertainment suitable for mixed audiences.

Every booking includes professional PA and lighting equipment, a fully live performance and DJ music between sets and until midnight. We also provide a straightforward booking process with direct communication from band leader Andy Starkey. There are no agency fees and no middlemen – just honest advice and exceptional live entertainment.

Armed Forces party

Over the years, Punch The Air have performed at weddings, corporate events, birthday parties and countless private functions across the UK. Our reputation has been built on reliability, professionalism and consistently delivering high-energy performances that leave guests talking long after the event has ended.

Military personnel know the value of teamwork, commitment and preparation. We share those same values. As full-time professional musicians, we give every booking our complete attention and pride ourselves on arriving fully prepared and ready to deliver a fantastic show.

If you’re searching for military event entertainment that combines professionalism with an exciting live performance, Punch The Air would love to be part of your event. Whether you’re planning an intimate Mess gathering or a large military celebration, we’ll help create an evening that your guests will remember for years to come.

Contact Punch The Air today to check availability and discover why clients across the UK trust us to provide unforgettable military event entertainment.

South Shropshire Wedding Band

Indie Rock Cover Band — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0000

Book a South Shropshire Wedding Band for Your Special Day

If you are searching for a South Shropshire wedding band that genuinely knows how to fill a dance floor, you have found the right people. Punch The Air have been performing at weddings across this part of Shropshire since 2013, bringing a full live sound that works just as well in a remote hilltop marquee as it does in a grand country house. We cover everything from barn receptions in the Clun Valley to outdoor celebrations in the shadow of the Long Mynd, and we travel to every corner of the region without any hidden travel charges. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability for your South Shropshire wedding reception.

South Shropshire Wedding Band

Why Hire a Wedding Band in South Shropshire?

South Shropshire is one of the most naturally beautiful parts of England. The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty draws couples from across the country who want a wedding that feels genuinely special, not just another hotel function suite. The towns and villages here have real character. Ludlow is famous for its food and its castle. Bishop’s Castle has that laid-back independent spirit. Craven Arms and Church Stretton sit right in the heart of the hills. Cleobury Mortimer and Clun are the kind of places where you get a proper rural wedding with muddy wellies and a field full of happy people dancing under the stars.

Whatever setting you choose, the entertainment still needs to be right. We have played weddings in marquees on working farms near Clun where the nearest streetlight was three miles away, and we know exactly how to handle every practical challenge that comes with rural South Shropshire venues. We bring our own full PA system and lighting rig to every event, so there is no need to hire in additional equipment or worry about whether the venue has the infrastructure to support a live band.

Live Wedding Band Performances in the Clun Area

Photos of Punch The Air performing live in a marquee in Clun.

South Shropshire suits this kind of wedding brilliantly. The region has a long tradition of couples doing things their own way, whether that means a DIY celebration on private land, a converted barn venue, a working farm with a temporary structure, or a country house with its own grounds. We have done all of these in and around Bishop’s Castle, Craven Arms, and the Clun Valley, and we genuinely love performing in these settings. There is something about a packed marquee in the middle of nowhere, with the hills outside and everyone inside going absolutely mad to a Killers anthem, that you just cannot replicate in a city hotel ballroom.

South Shropshire Wedding Venues We Cover

We regularly perform as a wedding reception band in South Shropshire for couples getting married at venues in and around the following towns and villages:

Bishop’s Castle
Ludlow
Church Stretton
Cleobury Mortimer
Craven Arms
Clun

Whether your reception is at a dedicated wedding venue, a hired barn, a village hall, or a private property anywhere in the Shropshire Hills, we will arrive with plenty of time for a thorough sound check before your guests arrive. We always liaise with venue contacts in advance to make sure load-in, power supplies, and stage areas are all confirmed well ahead of the day itself. Nothing gets left to chance.

South Shropshire also sits conveniently close to Herefordshire and the West Midlands, so if your guests are travelling from Hereford, Shrewsbury, or Worcestershire, they will have a short and straightforward journey to your reception. We cover all of these areas too, so feel free to get in touch regardless of exactly where your venue is located.

What You Get When You Book Our Shropshire Hills Wedding Band

We are a three-piece guitar-based live band with over a decade of wedding performance experience behind us. Our repertoire runs from The Beatles and Queen right through to Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Kings Of Leon, George Ezra, Oasis, and a whole lot more in between. We cover six decades of indie rock and chart pop, which means your teenage niece and your grandparents can both find something that gets them on their feet.

Every booking includes two full live sets (Or one long performance) plus DJ services from arrival through to the end of the night, so the music never stops. We also provide a professional contract, full public liability insurance, and PAT certification as standard. You will never need to chase us for documents or worry about last-minute surprises.

Book Your South Shropshire Reception Band

We have been a recommended wedding band across the Midlands and Shropshire for well over ten years. We are currently taking bookings for 2026, 2027, 2028, and even 2029. Availability in South Shropshire during peak summer months does fill up quickly, so the sooner you get in touch the better. Drop Andy a message with your date, venue, and a rough idea of what you are looking for, and we will come back to you with a quote and availability confirmation as quickly as we can.

Dont Stop Me Now Queen Cover

Indie Rock Cover Band — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:37:35 +0000

A Dont Stop Me Now Queen cover is one of those moments that can make or break a dance floor, and Punch The Air indie rock cover band deliver it with the kind of energy that gets every single person in the room on their feet. Available for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events and more across the UK, this is a band that knows exactly what a crowd needs and when they need it. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability for a live performance at your next party.

Dont Stop Me Now Queen Cover

Why Don’t Stop Me Now Queen cover Works So Well Live

There are songs that sound great on a playlist and songs that genuinely lift a room when a live band plays them. Don’t Stop Me Now is firmly in the second camp. Written by Freddie Mercury and released as a single in January 1979 from Queen’s album Jazz, it only reached number 9 in the UK charts at the time. That modest chart position tells you nothing about what the song became. Decades of radio airplay, film appearances, TV shows and advertising campaigns have turned it into one of the most instantly recognisable tracks ever recorded. Remember how well it was used in the it was used in the 2004 Edgar Wright film Shaun Of The Dead featuring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost?…A hilarious zombie comedy. The moment those opening piano notes ring out, people react. Every time.

That’s exactly why Punch The Air include it in our setlist. It’s a song with a guaranteed response, and in the hands of a tight live band it becomes something even bigger than the recorded version. There’s a reason it appears on more wedding reception and party playlists than almost any other song. It does one thing brilliantly: it makes people feel happy.

How Punch The Air Deliver a Dont Stop Me Now Cover

Punch The Air have been playing together since 2013. That’s over a decade of weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, festivals and everything in between. We know how to build a set, how to read a room and how to pick the exact right moment to drop a song like this. When we play our Don’t Stop Me Now Queen cover, it lands because the whole night has been building towards moments like it.

Our indie rock cover band are based in Lichfield and cover Staffordshire, the West Midlands and the wider UK. The setlist spans indie, rock and classic anthems, and Don’t Stop Me Now sits naturally alongside the likes of Coldplay. The Killers, Arctic Monkeys and Kings Of Leon. It’s a broad, crowd-pleasing repertoire that works for guests of all ages, which is exactly what you need when you’re putting together a night that has to keep everyone happy.

The Right Cover Band Makes All the Difference

Not every band can pull off a Queen cover and make it feel like an event highlight rather than a karaoke moment. Punch The Air bring the vocals, the energy and the musicianship to do it properly. The harmonies are there, the drive is there, and the performance connects with a crowd in the way that only a live band can. A recording of Don’t Stop Me Now is one thing. Punch The Air playing it in the room with you is something else entirely.

For weddings in particular, this song tends to land at exactly the right point in the evening. The room is warm, the dance floor is ready, and one song can tip the whole night over into something people are still talking about weeks later. That’s the moment Punch The Air are built for, and Don’t Stop Me Now is one of the songs that delivers it most reliably.

Book Punch The Air for Your Event

Punch The Air are available for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, charity fundraisers, school proms, festivals and more. With over a decade of experience and a setlist full of songs that genuinely work on a live dance floor, they’re one of the most dependable choices for any event that deserves a proper band. Contact band leader Andy today to check on fee and availability for your date.

Singing Waiter

Indie Rock Cover Band — Wed, 27 May 2026 09:03:00 +0000

Finding the perfect entertainment for your special day can be a challenge, but a Singing Waiter is a guaranteed way to inject energy and joy into your celebration. If you are searching for a way to surprise your guests, then booking a secret performer is the ideal solution. This unique added extra is available from the professional wedding band Punch The Air, and it is a fantastic way to break the ice during your wedding breakfast or corporate event. Imagine the scene: the room is quiet, the main course has just been finished, and suddenly, a server drops a tray of cutlery. Just as your guests turn to look, the music begins, and your undercover entertainer bursts into a powerful fun, short live set. Contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability.

Singing Waiter

Why Choose a Singing Waiter for Your Wedding?

A Singing Waiter, often known as a secret singer or surprise waiter, offers more than just music. It is a choreographed performance that transforms a standard meal into an interactive experience. Whether you are hosting your wedding at a rustic barn in the heart of the English countryside or a modern hotel in a busy city centre like Birmingham, Manchester, or London, this act fits perfectly. We have performed at various venues across the UK, from the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the historic estates in Cheshire. Our aim is to make sure your guests are not just watching a show, but are part of the celebration. It is this high level of engagement that makes our undercover singers a popular choice for couples across the UK.

Classic Songs That Get Everyone Singing

One of the highlights of a surprise performance is the song choice. We often include timeless classics that everyone knows the words to, such as “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You“. This track was famously performed by the legendary Frankie Valli. It is a fantastic choice for a live performance because it has a vocal melody and “Dah-dahs” that naturally encourages audience participation, especially when you have a performer moving through the tables, encouraging everyone to get involved with their napkins waving in the air.

What to Expect from Our Surprise Performance

When you hire a Singing Waiter from Punch The Air, you are getting more than just a singer. You are getting a full service. Our team manages the logistics to ensure the surprise remains intact until the very last second. We understand that planning a wedding in a county like Warwickshire, Staffordshire, or Derbyshire involves a lot of moving parts, and we work to make this specific element completely stress-free for you. We take care of everything, from the timing of the surprise to the sound levels, ensuring it is perfectly balanced for your venue.

Our performances are designed to be dynamic and adaptable. We can tailor the song list to suit the atmosphere of your specific event. If you want to keep the mood light and fun, we can focus on upbeat, high-energy numbers that get people dancing in their seats. If you prefer a more romantic or sentimental tone, we can select tracks that resonate with those emotions. The goal is always the same: to create a memorable moment that your guests will be talking about long after the reception has ended. If you are planning an event in towns or villages near Lichfield, such as Sutton Coldfield or Tamworth or anywhere across the UK, we are ready to bring the surprise to you.

Remember, the success of a surprise act lies in the execution. By choosing a professional team, you ensure that the transition from a standard waiter to a lead singer is seamless. It is a subtle art, and we have perfected it over hundreds of performances. Do not leave your entertainment to chance. Secure a performer who understands how to build tension, deliver the surprise, and then bring the entire room together in celebration.