If you are looking for your party to go off with a bang then The Black Powder Rockets will be ready to light the fuse. Putting on a show that will have your guests raving about the event for years, and, with their extensive play list there is something to get everyone on the dance floor.
The Black Powder Rockets provide a truly unique and incredibly energised show having completed many winter seasons in the French alps and numerous summer seasons. They draw from their extensive live experience to judge audiences and with a massive play list of modern to party classics they guarantee your event will be an experience you and your guests will remember and talk about for many years to come.
The line up consists of highly professional musicians who have individually played with artist as diverse as Toby Jepsom (Little Angels), Chesney Hawkes, Lee Latchford-Evans (Steps) and toured along side Deep Purple.
Having been hired to play literally thousands of events and proving very popular for weddings and parties, The Black Powder Rockets also have a DJ option whereby personal requested songs may be included in the package.
The Black Powder Rockets are set-up to easily play events in the UK and France.
4 Piece band, consisting of:
- Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar
- Lead Guitar / Backing Vocal
- Bass Guitar / Backing Vocal
- Drums / Backing Vocal
FOR THOSE WHO REMEMBER BRIT POP, GRUNGE TO NOW!
- Rockstar – Nickelback
- Use somebody – Kings of Lyon
- Word up – Gun
- Park Life – Blur
- I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor – Arctic Monkeys
- Golden Touch – Razorlight
- Valerie – The Zutons
- Let Me Entertain You- Robbie Williams
- Ruby, Ruby – Kaiser Chiefs
- The Importance Of Being Idle – Oasis
- In the Morning – Razorlight
- Buck Rogers- Feeder
- Monster- The Automatic
- The Middle- Jimmy Eat World
- Dance To Joy Division- The Wombats
- I Found Out- The Pigeon Detectives
- I Predict a Riot – Kaiser Chiefs
- Every Day I Love You Less And Less – Kaiser Chiefs
- Mr Brightside – The Killers
- Buddy Holly- Weezer
- Somebody Told Me- The Killers
- Do You Want To – Franz Ferdinand
- Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
- Gay Bar – Electric Six
- Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet
- I Believe In A Thing Called Love – The Darkness
- Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes
- Mollys Chamber – Kings Of Leon
- Dreaming Of You – The Corel
- No One Knows – Queens Of The Stoneage
- Last Night – The Strokes
- American Idiot – Greenday
- Basket Case – Greenday
- Good Riddance – Greenday
- Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chilli Peppers
- By the Way – Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Vertigo – U2
- Beautiful Day – U2
- Smells Like Teen Spirit- Nivarna
- Killing In The Name Of- Rage Against The Machine
- Monkey Wrench-The Foo Fighters
- Rope-The Foo Fighters
- Video Killed The Radio Star – Presidents Of The USA
- Yellow – Coldplay
- Dakota – Stereophonics
- Wonderwall – Oasis
- Roll With It- Oasis
- Don’t Look Back In Anger- Oasis
- She’s Electric- Oasis
- Song 2- Blur
- Common People- Pulp
- Chelsea Dagger- The Fratellis
TOP PARTY ANTHEMS!
- Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
- Place Your Hands – Reef
- Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon
- Sweet Home Alabama – Lynard Skynard
- Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Queen
- Summer Of 69- Brian Adams
- Bring Me Sunshine – Morecombe And Wise
FOR THOSE WHO REMEMBER BAND AID, NEW ROMANTIC!
- Stuck In The Middle – Stealers Wheel
- Play That Funky Music White Boy – Wild Cherry
- Boys Are Back In Town- Thin Lizzy
- Radar Love- Golden Earing
- Milk And Alcohol- Dr Feelgood
- Video Killed The Radio Star- The Buggles
- Rock and roll- Led Zeppelin
- Wont Get Fooled Again- The Who
- Saturdays Alright For Fighting- Elton john
- Schools Out- Alice Cooper
- Superstition- Stevie Wonder
- Ballroom Blitz- The Sweet
- Highway To Hell – AC/DC
- Town Called Malice- The Jam
- Gangsters – The Specials
- Teenage Kicks – The Undertones
- Should I Stay Or Should I Go – The Clash
- London’s Calling – The Clash
- Pretty Vacant – The Sex Pistols
FOR THOSE WHO REMEMBER FLARES, PLATFORMS, PUNK ROCK
- Stuck In The Middle – Stealers Wheel
- Play That Funky Music White Boy – Wild Cherry
- Boys Are Back In Town- Thin Lizzy
- Radar Love- Golden Earing
- Milk And Alcohol- Dr Feelgood
- Video Killed The Radio Star- The Buggles
- Rock and roll- Led Zeppelin
- Wont Get Fooled Again- The Who
- Saturdays Alright For Fighting- Elton john
- Schools Out- Alice Cooper
- Superstition- Stevie Wonder
- Ballroom Blitz- The Sweet
- Highway To Hell – AC/DC
- Town Called Malice- The Jam
- Gangsters – The Specials
- Teenage Kicks – The Undertones
- Should I Stay Or Should I Go – The Clash
- London’s Calling – The Clash
- Pretty Vacant – The Sex Pistols
FOR THOSE WHO REMEMBER ELVIS, ROCK N ROLL, MODS N ROCKERS AND FLOWER POWER!
- Give Me Some Loving- Spencer Davies Group
- Pinball Wizard – The Who
- My Generation – The Who
- Cross Town Traffic – Jimi Hendrix
- Fire- Jimi Hendrix
- Hush – Deep Purple
- Paint It Black – Rolling Stones
- You Really Got Me – The Kinks
- Sunny Afternoon – The Kinks
- Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf
- I’m A Believer – The Monkees
- These Boots – Nancy Sinatra
- That’s Alright Mama – Elvis
- Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix
- Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
- Paperback Writer- The Beatles
- Day Tripper- The Beatles
- Hard Days Night- The Beatles
- Break On Through- The Doors
- Brown Suger- The Rolling Stones
- Honky Tonk Women- The Rolling Stones
- Road House Blues- The Doors
- Paint It Black- The Rolling Stones
Tom and Laura, Wedding, Cheltenham
The Black Powder Rockets played at my wedding in June and were absolutely superb. We had 110 guests in a marquee in a meadow and the guys played after dinner. The dancefloor was rammed, and jumping, all night and my wife and I had numerous questions from the guests about where we had found such a great band to play for us. Their set was spot on and catered perfectly for our friends and for some of the older guests.
Nicky and Si, Wedding, Oxford
Thank you so much to the Black Powder Rockets for playing at our wedding at Kirtlington Park. Simon and I were thrilled with your performance as were all the guests. Hopefully you had a good time too and managed to enjoy some hog roast in between sets. There was some energetic dancing fuelled by a well stocked bar and a perhaps over enthusiastic glo stick and shot ski crowd.We look forward to seeing you play in the upcoming ski season.
Sevi and Rosie Rixson, Wedding, Chateau Soulac, France
Ed and the boys from The Black Powder Rockets drove through the night from Val d'Isere to play at our wedding despite the arrival of Ed's new born just hours before. They were very professional and went above and beyond. Most importantly the quality of their music was exceptional and they had the whole party dancing including both the groom and his mum leaping around like loonies. Extremely highly recommended. Further to this would you pass this on to the boys and notably Ed for his big sacrifice in order to fulfill the commitment he had promised to do. I truly thought they were exceptionally good and We loved it.
Cath and Tom, Wedding, Valais, Switzerland
The Black Powder Rockets totally rocked our wedding. They hiked up to the top of a mountain to play for us, and had the dance floor jumping from the moment they started playing until the early hours. The venue only had a limited set up time but they were so professional, we didn't need to worry about a thing. They knew exactly what to play to suit the crowd and had both the oldies and younger ones up dancing all night. They are an awesome band and a great bunch of lads who go out of their way to make your party/wedding one to remember. Also helped our bar bill as our guests didn't want to leave the dance floor!
Ed and Alison Murphy, Wedding, The Clochetons, Val d’isre, France
We'd seen The Black Powder Rockets many times during our years working in Val d'Isere so when we found out they were free to play on the weekend of our wedding we booked them straightaway. Dealing with the admin and logistics was really easy even remotely. On the day of the wedding they set up really quietly downstairs and then when it was time to go put on a fantastic show. We'd invited 70 guests from the UK to Val d'Isere so we wanted to make sure they had a great time. The Black Powder Rockets made the night for us, playing three great sets - loads of energy, great playing, excellent repertoire and going late into the night. They really responded to the crowd on the dance floor and played longer than we expected with every extra song being appreciated by the crowd who then asked for more. So many of our guests have said to us afterwards how much they loved the band and that it really made the night for them. These guests ranged from 19 to 65 showing how versatile the band are and what a great, broad ranging repertoire they have. We'd book them again tomorrow given half a chance! The best money we've spent in a long time.
Gemma & Simons Big Birthday Bash, Newmarket, Suffolk
The Black Powder Rockets are absolutely awesome! We had them at a big birthday party we held and they totally rocked it. They aren't one of those bands that just turn up, do what is required and then leave. They give it their all, give more than expected and totally work the crowd. Can't recommend them enough!
Katie & Graham's Wedding, Stoke Fleming Village Hall, Stoke Fleming, Devon
I'd seen The Black Powder Rockets twice before, during the 07/08 and the 08/09 ski seasons. There's nothing better than a really accomplished band who play to their audience and who's material list coincides exactly with my taste! When we needed to book some entertainment for our wedding, I knew straight away that I wanted a band rather than a disco - and fortunately my other half let me have my way. Once upon a time I guess people selected bands for weddings based on demo tapes or CDs, but with modern technology anyone can sound good on a recording so to me it was vital to have a band I'd seen before and liked. The Black Powder Rockets were worth every penny, and they combined their great performance with uber-professionalism. I actually had quite a lot at stake since I'd made the choice but others were paying, and it was great to see the looks on a few faces - people simply couldn't believe how good these guys were. Not only that, they did it without us allowing them time for a proper sound check because we arrived early for the reception!
Danny's 30th Birthday Bash, Stockport
After originally seeing The Black powder Rockets three times in a week whilst on a skiing holiday, I knew straight away they were the band I wanted for my 30th birthday bash. They are the best band I've ever seen playing all my favourite music but having a great variety from over the last 5 decades. They rocked the place and all 100 plus people were dancing all the way through the gig. I recommend them to anyone who wants to have the best party ever!
Andrew & Caroline Kernahans Wedding, The Cavendish Pavilion, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Both Andy and myself, and indeed everyone I spoke to thought the band were awesome! They definatley put their all into the performance and played some brilliant stuff. The guys were really friendly & were very helpful and accommodating of all we asked of them. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them. It was a great day followed by a great party thanks to The Black Powder Rockets!
Kirsty Grant, Challenger World Event Organiser, Ramla Bay Resort, Malta
The Black Powder Rockets were fantastic, very talented guys and they did a great job! By the time the guys finished their second set they had a full dance floor of jumping people (the classic scene at a Challenger party!). They also played on for an extra 15 mins at the end of the night which was great!
- The Daily Mirror Group
- Metro Ski show
- Vos Media
- First Choice
- Mark Warner
- Tui Ltd
- Lease Plan
- Uxbridge University
- Echocomms
- Newbury Challenger World Events
- Prologis
- Blenheim Palace
- Money Debt & Credit
- Fresh-fields
- Xfm
- Metro Ski & Snowboard Show
- Olympia
- The Microsoft Xbox Big Day Out Snowboard & Ski Competition
- On the Pond, Wake Boarding Event Tamworth
- 2 (AC) Squadron RAF Marham
- Chesney Hawkes backing band
- International Harley Davidson Festival St Tropez France
- Natives London Ski Show Workers Event (4 years running)
- Off the Piste Fanatics
- The Young Farmers Association
- Honda Gold Wing National Owners Meeting
- Ski Alpine VIP Holidays
- Concensio
- Meriski
- Waste Land Ski
- Nusic Sounds
- The Black Powder Rockets use a high quality PA, which can be used for running recorded music through before, during and after the performance
- The Black Powder Rockets have a free of charge DJ service available
- Sound to light lighting and stage uplightsare utilised by The Black Powder Rockets
- Earlier set-up times can be arranged at no extra cost
- Request song can be learnt at no extra cost
- Shirt and tie or casual clothing can be specified
- Ideally a space of 3m x 4m although The Black Powder Rockets can set up in a smaller area if needed
- Two power sockets required for performance
- Acoustic duo for afternoon or earlier in the evening for an extra £175
- 2 x 1 hour sets or 3 x 40 minute sets
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.
East
- Cambridgeshire - £1,173.00
- Huntingdonshire - £1,322.50
- Norfolk - £1,322.50
- Suffolk - £1,265.00
South East
- Bedfordshire - £1,207.50
- Berkshire - £1,265.00
- Buckinghamshire - £1,322.50
- East Sussex - £1,236.25
- Essex - £1,092.50
- Hampshire - £1,322.50
- Hertfordshire - £1,167.25
- Isle of Wight - £1,552.50
- Kent - £1,167.25
- London - £1,167.25
- Middlesex - £1,167.25
- Oxfordshire - £1,322.50
- Surrey - £1,236.25
- Sussex - £1,236.25
- West Sussex - £1,167.25
South West
- Avon - £1,495.00
- Cornwall - £1,817.00
- Devon - £1,742.25
- Dorset - £1,454.75
- Somerset - £1,581.25
- Wiltshire - £1,454.75
