Category Archives: Events

Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester – Event for AEC

February 23, 2018Events, Manchestermanchester, radison bluMitch Cockman

Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester - AEC Event

We had a great time playing at a recent event for AEC at the Radisson Blu Edwardian hotel in Manchester. It was their 20 year event and special thanks to Tracey for asking us to play and being such a good host! The Halle suite is an amazing space – the sound was brilliant and the lighting just as good. We have been regulars at the Radisson Blu Manchester over the last couple of years are we always love playing here 🙂

The Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester is a 5 star hotel in the centre of the city which hosts lots of events all year round. The food was amazing as usual and the staff super friendly.

RADISSON BLU EDWARDIAN MANCHESTER – EVENT FOR AEC

Thanks again to Tracey and AEC for having us at your event at the Radisson Blu!

Ackworth Grange Pontefract – Tipi Event

February 12, 2018Events, Leedsackworth grange, event, LeedsMitch Cockman

$Ackworth Grange Pontefract - Tipi Event$

This weekend we played a tipi event at a new venue in Pontefract, Yorkshire called Ackworth Grange. This grade II listed building has a private walled garden area and is in close proximity to neighbouring towns and areas of Wentbridge, Pontefract, Doncaster, Barnsley and Wakefield. It has hosted many private parties over the years and is now opening its doors as a totally new venue.

We were lucky to be involved with Juste Nous catering who provide great quality outside catering for all sorts of different events. Thanks to Clare for a fantastically well organised event!

Ackworth Grange will be open for events for the forseeable future and hopefully we will be back here at some point for another great event.

Special well done to Rosettas Variety Entertainment who`s dancers did a fantastic job entertaining the crowd.

The Queens Hotel, Leeds – Ferrari Owners Club Event

January 16, 2018Events, Leedsevent, ferrari, Leeds, queens hotelMitch Cockman

Last month we played a great event for the Ferrari owners club at the Queens Hotel in Leeds. The Queens Hotel is a really popular event venue choice in Leeds and they host many weddings, conferences and amazing events like the one we were invited to play for the Ferrari owners club!

Queen Hotel Leeds Ferrari Owners Club Event

The Queens Hotel is one of the most famous landmarks in Leeds with it’s beautiful Art Deco-style rooms and lovely restaurant. We always love playing here and the event for Ferrari was no exception.

Thanks again to the Ferrari owners club and the Queens Hotel Leeds for having us!

Titanic Hotel Liverpool Wedding

October 26, 2017Events, Liverpoolliverpool, titanic hotel, weddingMitch Cockman

We were recently asked to play at the Titanic hotel in the dock area of Liverpool for Steve and Charlotte. We love this venue! From the HUGE main room with the big lights to the awesome staircase in the adjoining room, it’s a BIG venue with a great atmosphere.

The industrial history of the building is obvious. It is part of Stanley dock, designed by Jesse Hartley and opened on 4 August 1848 as the only one in Liverpool which was built inland, all the others being built out from the foreshore. The adjoining bar is especially industrial looking with its exposed brickwork, metal girders and pillars.

The happy couple had Ed Sheeran, Perfect as their first dance which was enjoyed by all. Thanks for having us to be a part of your big day!

Lovely Farm Wedding Near York

June 12, 2017Events, Yorkwedding, yorkMitch Cockman

This weekend we had a blast playing for Becki and Rich’s wedding at their lovely family farm near York. The sun was shining and the marquee looked absolutely fabulous!

We want to thank the family for being so accommodating to us, we loved playing for you and it was great to share the day with you.

We loved the ‘Just Married’ sign upon driving into the farm and the road sign was a great touch!

Thanks again for having us Becki and Rich and we wish you all the best for the future!

Special mention to Dj Andy who is a cracking chap 🙂

Wedding at the Coniston Hotel Skipton

May 28, 2017Eventsconiston hotel, skipton, weddingMitch Cockman

The wedding season is now in full flow and this weekend we were at the lovely Coniston hotel in Skipton playing for Gemma and Robbie.

After a beautiful day of sunshine the drinks were flowing and the party kicked off with the bride and groom’s first dance – ‘Then’ by Brad Paisley. Gemma’s dad Peter was then invited to the dance floor for a fantastic daughter and father dance which was lovely to see.

We managed a last minute addition to the set list – ‘don’t stop believing’ by Journey which was great fun to finish with.

We had an absolutely amazing time and it’s great when family and friends are so inviting and want to bring the party!

So thanks again Gemma and Robbie and we wish you all the best for the future!

Wedding at The Met Hotel Leeds

July 19, 2016Events, LeedsLeeds, Met Hotel, weddingMitch Cockman

This weekend we were in our home town of Leeds playing at the Met Hotel Leeds for Martin and Katie’s wedding.

The Met is a stunning grade two listed hotel in the city centre and was a fantastic venue for the couple’s big day. Martin and Katie are a lovely pair and we were privileged to be part of their wedding day.

Ties on heads was the order of the day and it was great to see everyone having a great time.

So thanks again for having us and we wish Martin and Katie all the best for the future!

” Hey guys just want to say a massive thank you for last night you were absolutely brilliant we didn’t want it to end. You had the dance floor packed all night and seeing Katies dad with his tie on his head rockin out to Bruce Springsteen was awsome ? thanks again” Martin & Katie xxx

Wedding at Deighton Lodge Country Weddings, York

July 7, 2016Eventsdeighton lodge, wedding, yorkMitch Cockman

We had a lovely time playing for Jon and Helen on the evening of their wedding at Deighton Lodge near York last weekend. The weather held out which meant a great evening outside and partying in the giant tipi!

The evening was brilliantly organised by Boodika Events and the Tipis were a fab place for friends and family to have a great time together. Photography by UK wedding photographer Picshore Photography

The couple had Etta James, ‘At Last’ as their first dance and the band really enjoyed playing for this really nice bunch of people.

Thanks Jon and Helen for inviting us to play for you!

Deighton Lodge Country Weddings

Huge thanks to Groove Manuva for helping to make our wedding day awesome! They delivered exactly what we wanted and stayed in regular contact in the run up to the day. Hardly a space left on the dance floor all night. Funky, friendly and professional! Jon and Helen

Wedding at Firth Court in Sheffield

June 26, 2016Eventsfirth court, sheffield, weddingMitch Cockman

We had a great time playing for Daniel and Rachel at their wedding this weekend. The venue was the amazing Firth Court in Sheffield which is an architecturally stunning grade 2 listed building and is the main administrative centre for the University. An impressive stone staircase greets you as you enter and leads up to Firth Hall, named after Sheffield steel manufacturer Mark Firth who played a key role in the University of Sheffield’s early development.

Rachel and Daniel had chosen ‘La Vie En Rose’ as their first dance which we very much enjoyed playing live for them.

From all of us at the band thank you for inviting us to be part of your big day and we wish you all the best for the future!

Thanks so much for playing at our wedding, you guys were brilliant!
Despite the large venue, the sound really filled it. You kept people on the
dancefloor throughout with your energy and great playing! Everyone we
talked to said how good you were, including the reception organisers!
Thanks for helping to make our day special 🙂 Rachel and Daniel

The Place Aparthotel, Manchester Wedding

June 15, 2016Eventsmanchester, manchester weddingMitch Cockman

Thanks to Alison and Tom for inviting us to play at their fantastic wedding in Manchester last week at The Place Aparthotel.

The newly-weds requested Olly Murs, Dance With Me and it was great to see guests up on the dance floor with the happy couple.

We had a great time playing for Tom and Alison and we wish you all the best for the future!

Thank you for a fantastic night of music and dancing for our wedding on Saturday!! We had a brilliant night and our guests have commented how good the band were! Thank you again, Alison and Tom ?? xx

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