Category Archives: Events

Wedding band at the Coniston Hotel, Skipton

June 15, 2019Events, North Yorkshireconiston hotel, weddingMitch Cockman

This weekend we played a wedding at the Coniston Hotel near Skipton for the fabulous Judith and Steve. Our bride and Groom were fab people and Steve got the evening rolling with a little set of his own!

Judith and Steve had ‘always’ by Bon Jovi as their first dance and what a good night we had!

A couple of special requests made their way in there and we finished the night off with a great sing along with all the guests.

Special thanks to resident DJ Mitch who is a lovely chap (and also has a great name

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Wedding Band and Photo Booth Giggleswick School, North Yorkshire

June 2, 2019Events, North Yorkshirenorth yorkshire, photo pod, weddingMitch Cockman

Wedding Band Giggleswick School, North Yorkshire

Last weekend we played a rustic themed tipi wedding in the grounds of Giggleswick school for the lovely Cat and Dave. Tipi weddings always have a great laid back feel and this was no exception. From the moment we arrived everyone we met was smiling and having a great time so we knew we were in for a good one!

As soon as we kicked off, everyone jumped on the dance floor and there they stayed for the rest of the night. Our photo pod was a big success and got plenty of usage during the evening

Wedding Band and photo pod Giggleswick School, North Yorkshire

There was an interesting end to the night but we managed to finish the last song before wrapping up after a raucous evening. After some good chats with family and friends the bride and Groom headed off and we enjoyed the last part of the night.

So thanks again Cat and Dave for having us along for the ride. It was super fun and we wish you all the best for the future!

Wedding Band Wylam Brewery, Newcastle

May 30, 2019Events, Newcastlewedding, wylam breweryMitch Cockman

Last weekend we played at an amazing wedding at a venue we have never been to before (it doesn’t happen often!) which was the Wylam brewery in Newcastle. It’s an actual working brewery and the smells as you walk in are just divine James and Alice were the perfect hosts and we really enjoyed playing at your special day!

The couple had Eric Clapton, wonderful tonight for their first dance which was a great choice.

We wish you both all the best in the future and thanks again for having us!

Events Band and Music at the New Dock Leeds

March 31, 2019Events, Leedsevenets band, LeedsMitch Cockman

Congratulations Yorkshire Water in raising over ONE MILLION POUNDS for the amazing wateraid charity! We were very honoured to have played the wateraid ball for the second year in a row at the New Dock venue at the royal armouries in Leeds. As usual it was a great turnout and people gave generously for this very special cause.

While one billion people have escaped extreme poverty in the last 20 years, at least 10% of the world’s population still live without safe water to drink and one in three people live without a decent toilet. As a result, 500,000 children die every year. This wholly unacceptable situation causes untold suffering, holding back human and sustainable development. It particularly affects the lives of women, who carry the burden of collecting water and caring for sick children, and the lives of girls who often fail to finish their education because of a lack of toilets in schools.

So thanks again Yorkshire Water for having us as part of your celebrations, as always it was a blast!

Events Band Leeds at the Lakeside Cafe Roundhay Park

March 5, 2019Events, Leedslakeside cafe, LeedsMitch Cockman

The lakeside cafe is a lovely spot in the historic Roundhay Park in Leeds. As the name suggests, the cafe is next to the lake so expect glorious views out over the water. And THIS weekend it was the venue for Jamie and Jane’s birthday celebration. What a lovely couple, and we were really glad to be part of your special day!

http://www.thelakesidecafe.co.uk

And we were joined on stage by a special guest playing one of his own original songs accompanied by our very own Amy on the saxophone

Imperial War Museum Manchester Events Band

January 5, 2019Events, Manchesterimperial war museum, manchesterMitch Cockman

What a great Christmas party this was at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester! Stantec Treatment Ltd know how to have a good time and after all the hard work they have put in this year, it was time to let their hair down!

We had a great time too and it was great to meet so many friendly people. All the best from the band!

Wedding and Acoustic Music at Middleton Lodge – North Yorkshire Wedding

December 19, 2018Acoustic, Events, Leeds, North Yorkshiremiddleton lodge, north yorkshire, weddingMitch Cockman

Christmas was fast approaching and one of our last weddings of 2018 was for the lovely Lucie and Scott at Middleton Lodge near Richmond in North Yorkshire. We started the day with an acoustic set in the afternoon during the drinks reception in the main entrance hallway. This is always a favourite part of the day for us and it’s great to see family and friends getting together for drinks and chats!

Later on the party really started – the lovely couple had Marvin Gaye ‘Aint no mountain high enough’ for their first dance which was played live by the band!

Special thanks to Ellie Grace Photography for the evening photos! Congratulations again to Lucie and Scott, all the best for the future!

Thornbridge Hall, Sheffield Wedding Band

October 12, 2018Events, Sheffieldthornbridge Hall, weddingMitch Cockman

We had a lovely time playing for Adam and Jennifer at Thornbridge Hall near Sheffield this month. ‘Crash and Burn’ by savage garden was the first dance. Pictures courtesy of Shoot Lifestyle.

Thornbridge Hall is a large English country house situated in Ashford in the Water near the village of Great Longstone in the local government district of Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire. It is a Grade II listed building. The original Thornbridge Brewery was based in a converted joiner’s and stonemason’s workshop within the grounds of Thornbridge Hall. With aims “to make a small range of quality cask and bottled beers using new recipes, innovative approaches and the use of local fresh ingredients”. Its first beers appeared in February 2005 and have won awards.

The Monastery Manchester Wedding Band

September 7, 2018Events, Manchestermanchester, the monastery manchester, weddingMitch Cockman

We had a super time playing for Christine and Solomon at the Monastery in Manchester a couple of weeks ago. The Monastery Manchester is a fabulous historic venue in Gorton, Manchester once listed as one of the world’s top 100 endangered sites.

Christine and Solomon had Thinking Out Loud by Luckie D which was a great choice, followed up by our 5 piece wedding band as the evening’s main entertainment.

The monastery Manchester really is a fantastic looking venue and it was great to share it with our lovely couple. All the best to you both for the future!

The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle Wedding Band

September 6, 2018Events, Newcastlebiscuit Factory, weddingMitch Cockman

The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle in a great place for a wedding! Laura and Craig booked us for theirs last month and we had a great time. Special thanks to Photographs by Fox Tail Photography for the picture montage below

The Biscuit Factory is a truly unique, stylish and creative backdrop for your special day. Combined with its unrivalled location in the Ouseburn Valley – dubbed the city’s cool cultural quarter – it’s perfect for couples seeking a wedding with an urban twist.

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