Fyra

From getting access to the room, we’ll be set up and good to go in 1 hour.

8pm - 12am

We’re more than happy to discuss making changes to your timings, we’ll always accommodate requests if we can. 

We take a 30 minute break. We’ll provide a playlist at this point which we update regularly with new tracks! We are sometimes asked to put on a personalised playlist by our clients, which we’re more than happy to do (we just need to make sure it doesn’t include lots of the tracks we play live) and all you need to do is share the link with us through Spotify. 

We have a 5* proven setlist which has something for all ages and genres, and always keeps the dance floor busy! We have years of experience and know how to bounce off of the audience and vary our set list as the night goes on depending on what’s getting everyone up dancing. 

That being said, you can absolutely have a look at our set list and let us know if there are a couple of tracks that you definitely want to hear on the night and we’ll be sure to include them. You can let us know if there’s a song or two that you don’t want to hear as well – sometimes certain songs can be difficult or emotional to hear for someone, so we’ll definitely want to know to leave anything like that off the list! 

Of course we will! We will discuss your first dance with you beforehand so that we really understand how you imagine the song sounding on the night, we want it to be perfect! 

So that could be a more stripped back version with an acoustic feel, something as close to the original as possible or if you would like the original song played over our PA system instead. 

As long as we know the song, we love to play to your requests. But if you or your guests request a song that we don’t know - we can always play the original for you through our PA instead so you don’t miss out. 

We offer a DJ set to keep the dancefloor jumping until 1am. We'll mix current and old dance hits from all eras on our DJ console and will also take requests.

We offer an acoustic daytime reception set featuring both male and female vocals with acoustic guitar. We offer many modern hits in this set mixed in with some golden oldies for your guests to enjoy while you get your pictures taken. 

We also offer an acoustic ceremony where we play your entrance, signing of the register and exit songs. This is dependent on venue, location and calendar availability. 

All equipment is included in the cost. Our high quality and top of the range sound system has excellent power which fills venues of all sizes and outside venues too.

The most frequent compliment we receive is "You sound just like the original CD/Track". It is our utmost priority to give you the best possible quality you could receive from a band. 

We are there to party and celebrate with you and clients love when we get them involved. Want to sing a song with us or get involved in the band? WE LOVE THAT. Clients also love how busy the dance floor remains and how we keep the party going all night. Take a minute to look through our reviews, they speak for themselves.

This is a hard one. We are all so different and influenced by such different genres, bands and vocalists but this is why we work so well as a band. With our varied tastes, it means we are cover all eras and genres through the evening to keep all guests entertained. 

Some of our favourites are - Whitney Houston, Ariana Grande, Shania Twain, Freddie Mercury, Bryan Adams, Jason Mraz, Michael Jackson, Toto & Earth, Wind & Fire, Queen, The Beatles.

We offer a semi-live Ceilidh set, we use tracks for the traditional instruments and then we play along with live drums & keys. We usually do 4 ceilidh dances (any more than this could leave your guests knackered!). We’ll call the steps for every dance, and Rachel and one of the guys can even get out on the dance floor with your guests and demonstrate them first!

A welcome email is sent out to introduce ourselves, so they have our direct contact email and access to our social media pages where they can watch all our content and keep updated on all things FYRA. We send our welcome email so they can get in contact whenever they like and whenever they have questions in the lead up to their day. We send our large first dance repertoire too in case they would like some first dance "inspo" if they aren't so sure or set yet.

Most contact will be with Rachel, the singer. Planning, chatting things through, the finer details of their wedding/day and evening. Any technical set ups questions or calls will be with one of the guys, such as Dave - our male singer. We typically keep most contact to email to make sure we have EVERYTHING in writing when we file their big day requests safely. Rachel is more than happy to have phone calls with bride and grooms or their wedding planner/other vendors too if that is their preference. It's a big mix really what each bride and groom prefers. But Rachel is always flexible and happy to contact their preferred way and be in contact as much or as little as they like. As a standard, we also send out their pre-wedding email 4-6 weeks before their big day too. This email finalises first dance choices, requests etc. We bring a very friendly vibe and want our clients to contact us any time they like via email or instagram. No question is too big or too small.

Rachel sends this through to the band on our band Whatsapp group after speaking with the bride or groom to confirm everyone is good to go. Whether it's to be as close to the original as possible, to be an acoustic/stripped back version or a bit of both, we arrange it all exactly how the couple would like. Of course sometimes it isn't fully possible - for example if it's a mega raved up DJ version, there's only so many sounds and layers we can create as a band. It doesn't take us long at all to arrange it - we do it close to the big day as well so it is very fresh and exciting and not gathering dust in our brains for six months beforehand. We've done hundreds and hundreds of first dances over the years - personally, it's always an amazing vibe when it's a fast, upbeat happy song that instantly gets everyone going. The shock factor is even better, the ones that people completely don't expect are just the best, we did Shakira - whenever, wherever a few years ago and the reaction from that one is still engraved in my head. It was epic.

We always do our very best to go the extra mile for our couples. If we can learn an additional song outside our repertoire, especially a popular party anthem that we know will work well on the dance floor and can even be a permanent add-on to our own future repertoire, we absolutely will.

However, there are many weeks where we're already learning 3 or 4 new first dances and special requests across multiple weddings. Because of this, learning additional songs beyond their first dance isn't always achievable. We hope they will understand that we'd rather focus on delivering their first dance brilliantly than stretching ourselves too thin.

That said, if they have a special request, just ask. If we can make it happen, we absolutely will!

Before their big day, we give them the chance to tell us if there are any songs from our repertoire that they'd particularly love to hear. We'll also ask if there are any songs they would rather avoid for personal or emotional reasons.

We always want their evening to feel personal, but we also know that some of the biggest dance floor moments can come from the songs nobody expected or thought they would want. We like to keep some flexibility on the night, reading the room and making sure the party keeps building. After all, a song might not be their personal favourite, but it could be the one that has all their friends and family piling onto the dance floor.

If they would like even more control over the music, they can add a DJ set, which opens up any song they want. This DJ set can be played at ANY point of the evening, not just the 12-1am slot as we know some venues don't always allow an extension for licencing reasons.. We can also add a ceilidh if they'd like to get everyone involved and create a bit of organised chaos! We completely call and demonstrate.

Some of our favourite "making it their own" moments: We've had grooms surprise their brides with a song, couples grabbing a microphone and joining us for a number, and even a grandad who happened to be a professional drummer jump up and steal the show too. At one wedding, the groom's grandparents were celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on the very same day, so we secretly learned their first dance and surprised them with it. We've also helped friends and family pull off surprises of their own, including arranging for Cammy Barnes to sing the couple's first dance and teaching a ceilidh to a wedding full of Australians Americans and English.

We genuinely love hearing people's ideas, whether it's something heartfelt, completely mental, or somewhere in between. If there's something that would make the evening feel more like them, just ask. Chances are we'll be every bit as excited about it as you are.

We're pretty used to adapting to different venues and setups, so there are very few situations that catch us out. That said, the more information we have beforehand, the smoother everything runs on the day.

A heads up about things like noise limiters is always appreciated, although they're absolutely workable and something we've dealt with many times before. It's also helpful to know if there are any access considerations, such as lots of stairs, lift restrictions, long distances between parking and the performance space, or unusual setup locations. We've played in marquees in the middle of fields before and even had a tractor escort to get us and our equipment to the venue!

If the setup arrangements are particularly specific, we'll simply make sure we allow enough extra time to get everything in place. Likewise, if we'll be sharing the performance area with other suppliers, such as a DJ, saxophonist or other entertainment, it's useful for us to know in advance so we can plan accordingly and avoid any disruption to other's sets.

Any road closures, parking restrictions or venue access rules are always worth mentioning too. And for very remote venues, we'll often ask for a What3Words location just to make sure we're heading to exactly the right place.

We've performed at hundreds and hundreds of weddings in all sorts of locations, as long as they give us as much information as they can, and we'll sort the rest.

Usually this comes directly through us. In the lead up to the wedding, the venue coordinator will often drop us an email or give us a call so we can chat through any practical details for the day, whether that's access, setup times, where we're performing, or anything else we need to know.

To be honest, we've played at so many weddings over the years that there's a good chance we've been to their venue before and already know the team, where we're setting up and all the little quirks that come with it. Even when it's somewhere new, we'll happily work with the venue, planner and any other suppliers to make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

We'd describe our look as smart casual and contemporary. We want to look professional while still feeling relaxed and approachable, rather than overly formal or staged.

We know every wedding is different, so we're always happy to fit the vibe of their day.

The best thing to do is have a look at our Instagram, there are loads of photos and videos from real weddings there. That will give them a really good feel for how we look and present ourselves on the day. We like to think we're pretty "cool".

As a band with two lead singers, we already have a lot of built in flexibility. If one of us isn't performing at 100%, we can easily support each other by sharing lead vocals, adjusting keys where needed and covering each other's songs. It's something we've always been prepared for.

Beyond that, we have a trusted network of professional dep musicians and singers that we've worked with over the years. They're experienced performers who know our repertoire, understand how we perform the songs and can step in seamlessly if required.

In the extremely unlikely event that a full replacement band was ever needed, Coast has an extensive roster of professional acts and would work with us to make sure suitable cover was in place.

The reality is that between our own flexibility, our trusted dep musicians and Coast's other bands, there are multiple layers of contingency in place.

No - By the wedding day, all of the key details and timings will already have been organised WELL in advance. The day itself is completely stress free and all about the couple enjoying their happy day, with everything in place and taken care of.

When we arrive, we'll have a quick chat with the venue coordinator, planner or designated contact to confirm how the day is currently running. From there, we'll simply slot ourselves into the schedule and step in at the right time.

We are always happy to make and keep contact wherever/whenever the couple desire.

Remember, we’re experts, with hundreds and hundreds of weddings and loads of big, busy dance floors under our belt, you’re in very safe hands. We’ve got this, so you can leave it to us and most importantly just have sooo much fun with all of your favourite people!

We cover pretty much EVERY genre you can think of, so there’s always something for everyone and every guest gets their moment on the dance floor.

We’re very approachable and friendly and we’re genuinely there celebrating YOU both alongside all your guests.

Please please please, reach out to us anytime beforehand if you want to get to know us or ask anything at all.

When we arrive, the first thing we do is check in with the venue coordinator or the person in charge so we can confirm timings, where we’re unloading and where we’ll be setting up.

We’ll then unload all of our equipment and get everything set up on stage. Once we’re in place, we’ll do a soundcheck to make sure everything is balanced and ready for the evening.

If you’d like to say hello at that point, we’re always happy to quickly meet the bride and groom, but a lot of couples prefer to stay relaxed and we’ll usually see you properly later on after the first dance when the nerves are gone and the party is in full swing.

Depending on the venue layout, setup can look a little different. If you and your guests are in another room during turnaround, you won’t hear or notice anything. If there’s a curtain or partition, we’ll set up as quietly as possible and just give a brief heads up before a quick soundcheck. We’ve even had couples come over during soundcheck and have a little private boogie together, which we absolutely love!

If everything is in the same room, we’re very mindful of the space and usually set up discreetly in the background. By the time dinner is finished and the drinks are flowing, most guests don’t really notice us arriving at all, and we’ll time the soundcheck to a natural moment so it never interrupts the atmosphere.

We need around an hour to set up .

As a general guide, if we’re due to start at 8pm, we’d normally aim to arrive with enough time to allow for a full, relaxed setup and soundcheck before guests are back in the room.

It’s really important for us to be clear on the layout of the venue beforehand. Most venues are straightforward with direct access, where the van is close to the stage and everything can be unloaded quickly. In those cases, the standard 1 hr setup time is plenty.

If access is a bit more complex though, for example stairs, long walkways to the performance space, city centre parking restrictions or tricky load in routes, then we’ll simply plan for a bit more time and arrive earlier to make sure everything is ready without rushing. So please do let us know about your venue.

This will all be confirmed in your pre-wedding email so everyone knows exactly what’s happening on the night.

When it’s time, we’ll do a short opening call for the band and welcome the bride and groom onto the floor and get the crowd really going for you, whether that’s for the cake cutting or to go straight into the first dance.

How long you stay on the dance floor before inviting everyone else in is completely up to you. We’ll talk this through with you beforehand alongside your chosen song, and we can always give our advice based on experience if you want it. Some couples don't like to be on the floor themselves for too long so we will invite everyone much sooner, others like to be together a lot longer.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here, it’s very much shaped around what feels right for you on the day and we will plan and discuss this together.

Our first few songs really set the tone for the rest of the night. Straight away we can tell what’s landing well and what’s getting people up and moving.

If something is clearly working, we’ll lean into that style or type of song and keep building on it. If something doesn’t quite hit, or we try a couple of similar tracks that don’t get the same reaction, we’ll quickly move away from that direction and adjust.

The signals are usually very obvious in the room, a busy dance floor, people singing along, shouting lyrics, table dancing.

We can change direction very quickly if needed, often within the space of a single song, so the energy of the night never drops.

We generally aim to keep the energy high throughout the night. If a slow song is requested, we’ll of course include it, but the focus is very much on keeping the dance floor busy and the atmosphere lifted.

For us, downtime naturally comes in the break rather than in the set. The idea is that when we’re playing, the dance floor is alive and people are having a proper party.

The “waves” tend to come more from the mix of genres rather than intentional ups and downs. For example, someone might take a breather during an Olivia Dean track and then be straight back up bouncing to Shania Twain. It really depends on the crowd in front of us in that moment.

We don’t really plan for dips in energy, we aim to keep things consistently high and let the room guide us within that.

If we know the request, we’ll absolutely play it.

We’re also very happy for guests to come up and get involved, whether that’s a song request or even someone wanting to sing with the band. We actually love moments like that, it always brings a bit of extra energy and personal touch to the night. Of course, if the couple would prefer a more structured approach, and don't want anyone to join, they can let us know in advance and we’ll follow that.

If there’s a request we can’t perform live, we’ll usually suggest playing the original track instead so the moment still happens and the dance floor keeps flowing.

Rachel teaches the ceilidh - think a chaotic dance lesson ?? , with demonstrations so everyone can see exactly what to do. She’ll also call the dances for the first few rounds to make sure everyone’s comfortable and knows what they’re doing.

We never force anyone into anything. If a couple has asked for a ceilidh, it’s usually because they know their guests will love it, and it naturally brings all ages of people together.

Beforehand we’ll chat through how you want it to run, but we usually suggest starting with one dance and building it up to around three-four. You can space them out or run them all consecutively, but we find just before the evening buffet works really well and people can get KNACKERED and head straight to the bar or for a good seat afterwards.

We always start with something easy like the Gay Gordons, and once people get going it just naturally takes off. We always say to the couple, if YOU make sure you both join in, your guests 100% will too.

Dave our male singer might make some fun comments throughout the night, and we just naturally read the room and joke around if that’s the vibe too. It really depends on the crowd in front of us.

That said, we mostly let the music and the singing do the talking. We try not to leave big gaps between songs so the dance floor never has a chance to dip, so we don’t chat too much in between.

We absolutely do announcements when needed, whether that’s for the bride and groom, for us, or for the venue.

We also love doing big openers and closers to really set the tone at the start and finish the night on a high.

Completely seamless - straight in after the last song.

We completely follow what the venue want us to do. If dinner is running late, we can get in and start setting up behind the scenes while that’s still going on, so everything is ready as soon as they need us. That way the venue can make up time and nothing is held up waiting for us.

A change to the schedule doesn’t really affect us because we’ll be set up, flexible and ready to go regardless. We simply adapt to whatever the bride and groom want on the day. For example, if they need us to pause while a sparkler or fireworks photo happens outside that wasn’t planned, that’s absolutely no problem at all.

If a technical issue ever came up, everything runs through our mixer desk setup, which means we can usually fix or switch things instantly without it affecting the flow of the night. We’re also fully equipped with backup gear and are used to resolving things quickly on the spot, so the music keeps going smoothly.

The only technical issue we’ve ever really had was a venue power cut. We just paused for a few moments, waited for the power to come back on, restarted our equipment and carried on as normal.

It doesn't change our night at all. We just manage our volume carefully throughout and keep a close eye on levels so nothing gets close to triggering the limiter. It’s something we need to constantly adjust in real time as the room fills and the energy builds.

From a couple and guest point of view, there’s no real difference in the experience at all, the dance floor still feels exactly the same, we just stay on top of the sound behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly.

It should be a busy dance floor throughout the night.

What tends to change is just the energy in the room as the night goes on, if dance moves were maybe a bit more reserved at the beginning - expect instead of singing - belting, chaotic and fun crazy dance moves, and people just really letting go and having fun!

We always finish on a big grand finale moment. The last song builds and builds and the end goes wild, instruments going full out, big high notes, and the whole room is right in it.

We announce the bride and groom as husband and wife one final time in that moment too, so it feels like a proper ending to their day on a huge high.

So many members of families and friends coming up to us at the end of the night telling us what a night it was is usually the biggest sign for us. When the dance floor has been full from start to finish and people have barely left it. When the bride and groom are just in awe of how good it’s been and how thankful and grateful they are.

You can also tell it in the moment when the whole room is singing every word back, no one is sitting down, and people are already shouting for the next song before the current one has even finished.

We also love when guests are interacting with us throughout the night and just properly partying with us on stage. We feel it with them and they feel it with us.

And then the next day when the messages come in saying it was the best night ever, that’s usually the final confirmation.

For us it’s really about everyone in the room just having the best time together and feeling that energy and love all in one place.

We often hear from couples that we sound just like the original tracks, with vocals being a real “that’s the real deal” moment for them.

A big surprise is how the set just goes from banger to banger and there never really feels like a moment to sit down. Couples will say they expected a great band, but didn’t realise just how much it would shape the whole atmosphere of the night, especially how quickly the dance floor fills and how consistently it stays that way.

One is how smooth and stress free it feels on the day. Couples often expect “just a band,” but end up surprised by how much we help things run properly, like timing the first dance, announcements, and reading the room so they don’t have to think about anything.

Another is how good it sounds in the room compared to videos online. A lot of couples say they expected it to be good, but weren’t prepared for the impact of hearing it live, especially the vocals and energy filling the space.

We also hear a lot that people didn’t expect it to feel so personal. Even though it’s a full live set, we work closely with them on key moments like the first dance, so guests often say it feels like we’re part of the wedding rather than just performing at it.

The guest reaction is another big one. Couples often say they expected themselves to enjoy it, but were surprised by how many guests, even ones who “never dance,” end up on the floor or talk about the band for weeks after.

People are often surprised by how special the first dance and final songs feel live, because the band elevates those moments beyond what recorded music can do.

We once played a groom’s gran’s favourite song. She had late dementia, but the moment it came on she recognised it straight away and got up to dance with her grandson.

The whole room just stopped and watched it happen. Everyone was in floods of happy tears, it was one of those proper goosebump moments where you could feel what it meant to them.

It’s one of those nights we’ll never forget, and we’re just really glad we could be part of making that happen for them.