The Pop Ups

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One of the most popular party bands in the UK "The Pop Ups" are an established and professional 3 - 6 piece Party and Function Band featuring world-class vocalists and musicians.

"Absolutely brilliant! You gave us an amazing night and I just can't thank you enough. All our guests were bowled over by your choice and range of music... fantastic vocals and great stage performance - you were awesome!"

The "Pop Ups" deliver a dynamic, entertaining and professional performance of classic rock & pop covers to suit all ages and tastes - let them delight your guests and keep them up dancing, singing and partying all night!

"The Pop Ups" Party Band are one of the UK's most in-demand and reputable cover bands. Well established and hard working they are perfect for any event including Weddings, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, Corporate, Military and Corporate Functions... in fact any party or special occasion that needs fantastic high quality live music for dancing!

Available to book as a 3 - 6 piece band to suit all budgets they provide a confident, dynamic and lively stage performance featuring superb musicians and outstanding male and female lead vocals. performing a unique selection of classic chart hits from the 60's to present day that caters for all ages and tastes, delighting your guests, filling your dance-floor and allowing you to relax and enjoy yourself too!

The Pop Ups are a professional band so entertainment is there business and livelihood, not just a hobby, so quality and reputation is paramount. They aim to provide the best service and entertainment that they possibly can. Many customers re-book them time after time assured that they pride themselves on delivering excellence on each and every occasion.

The Pop Ups understand that your event is unique in every way, so they offer a unique choice of band sizes and line-ups to suit your occasion, budget and size of venue.

3 piece band - male lead vocals, female vocals & keyboards, guitar (drums on playback)
4 piece band - male lead vocals, female vocals & keyboards, guitar & sax (drums on playback)
4 piece band - male lead vocals, female vocals & keyboards, guitar & drums
5 piece band - male lead vocals, female vocals & keyboards, guitar, drums & saxophone
6 piece band - male lead vocals, female vocals & keyboards, guitar, drums, saxophone & trumpet

90's to present

Maroon 5 / C Aguilera Moves Like Jagger
Katy Perry Firework
Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling
Journey Don't Stop Believin'
Kings Of Leon Sex on Fire
Jessie Jay Domino
Scissor Sisters Don't Feel like Dancing
Lady Gaga Poker Face
Beyoncé Crazy in Love
Take That Shine
Phil Collins Heatwave
Amy Winehouse Valerie
Michael Bublé Sway
Amy Winehouse Rehab
Duffy Mercy
Lady Gaga Just Dance
B-52s Loveshack
The Mavericks Dance the Night Away
Gnarls Berkeley Crazy
Snow Patrol Chasing Cars
Take That Greatest Day
Lonestar Amazed
Robbie Williams Angels
Shania Twain You're Still the One

Sounds of the 70's / Classic 80's

Soft Cell Tainted Love
The Human League Don't You Want Me
Dépêche Mode I Just can't get Enough
The Eurythmics Sweet Dreams
A-ha Take on Me
Wild Cherry Play that Funky Music
The Bee Gees Staying' Alive
Phil Collins You Can't Hurry Love
Bryan Adams Summer of '69
Queen Don't Stop me Now
The Trammps Disco Inferno
The Bee Gees You Should be Dancing
Katrina and the Waves Walking on Sunshine
Dolly Parton Nine to Five
Curtis Mayfield Move on Up
Stevie Wonder Superstition
Queen Another One Bites the Dust
Stevie Wonder Signed Sealed Delivered
Gloria Gaynor I Will Survive
Doobie Brothers Long Train Running
Roxy Music Let's Stick Together

The Swinging Sixties

Aretha Franklin Respect
James Brown I Got You (I Feel Good)
Arthur Conley Sweet Soul Music
The Beatles Saw her Standing There
Wilson Pickett Mustang Sally
The Kinks You Really Got Me
Jackie Wilson Higher and Higher
Stevie Wonder Uptight (Everything's Alright)
Wilson Pickett Land of 1000 Dances
Ray Charles Shake a Tailfeather
Spencer Davis Group Gimme Some Loving
Andy Williams Can't take my Eyes off You
Etta James I Just Wanna make Love to You
Ben E King Stand by Me
Gladys Knight & The Pips The Look of Love

Ian Bird, Bristol
To all of the band, I have to email and say what a night!!!! Thank you all so much for making Julie’s surprise 40th party SO special. I cannot believe from the first note to the last, the dance floor was buzzing! Lots of people asked ‘where did you get the band from!’ and so many comments about how great you all were. The venue, the food, the fancy dress and of course the music was perfect - so thank you all so much again, a party to remember!

Manager, Cricklade Hotel
Thank you so much for providing a fantastic evening of music and entertainment for our Gala New Year's Eve Ball. I saw everyone up dancing from the first song onwards, and you kept the dance-floor packed until your finale. We were so pleased & impressed with your music and performance that I have immediately engaged the band to perform here New Year's Eve 2011.

Jena and Lisa, Rowanmoor Pensions, Salisbury
We wanted to say a huge thank you for your performance at our staff Christmas party last night. The live performance created a real buzz and energy and we have had lots of compliments today; “The group were really good, what a fantastic find they were.” “The band were excellent.” We are very grateful that you arrived early to sound check so we could hide you away until the “reveal”. I think our decision to keep you a secret til the last moment was a success (“The band was a terrific surprise and they made the evening”) so thank you for fitting in with our plans. I am sorry that we did not see you after the performance to say goodbye and thank you, so please accept our belated thanks to you, Kirstie, Andy and Marc for a great evening. We hope you enjoyed it too.

Mess Sgt, HM Basil Hill, Corsham
I wanted to say how much we all really enjoyed your performance and music at our Mess Christmas Party. You played something for everybody, superb music, we loved the songs you played for us. So many people were commenting on "What a great band" you were. Thank you for an excellent night all round and we'll definitely be seeing you again next year!

SSgt S. Belcher-Marks, 23rd Pioneer Rgt.
Excellent! To get anyone dancing from this regiment is a feat in itself let alone to have a packed dance-floor from the second number in, then shouting for more at the end because we were just loving your music and performance - I've never witnessed that here before! I will definitely be booking you again, thank you all very much for a great night.

Helen and Matt, Oxon
We would like to say a big thank you for performing at our wedding at Cripps Barn. The day was fantastic and you made it extra special with your superb performance in the evening. Two excellent sets got people up on the dance floor, and everyone commented on how fantastic you were. It’s such a shame you don’t perform public appearances as we would come and see you play. We will definitely recommend you for family and friend’s private functions. Thank you again and we hope to see you perform again soon!

Holly Boyd, SB Communications / Primary Care Diabetes Society, Manchester
We booked The Pop Ups (6 piece line-up with brass section ) for our Charity Dinner. They were very professional and arrived on time for set up. The music they played was fantastic and the dance floor was filled from the first song all through the evening. We would definitely book them again in the future. They were loved by all!

The Pop Ups perform for a wide variety of Corporate Entertainment Events and Private Clients in venues such as Hotels, Golf and Country Clubs, RAF, Army and Navy Bases and Academies, Masonic Lodges, Universities, Colleges and Schools, Private Function Rooms and Civil Wedding locations.

Previous Corporate Entertainment Clients include: Alton Towers, BBC, Cadbury, Craft and Royal Arch Freemasons, Devere Hotels, The Four Pillars Hotels, Gala Casinos, Golf and Sports Associations UK, Hilton Hotels, Haven Park Resorts, Hoburne Holiday Park Resorts, HSBC, John Lewis Partnership, J.P Morgan, Ministry of Defence (M.O.D), Motorola, Nationwide, Orange, Officebase, Redrow Homes, Renaissance and Ramada Hotels, Sainsburys PLC, Sandhurst Royal Military Academy, Thorpe Park, Triumph International, UK Universities and Colleges, Waitrose, Wiltshire Constabulary, Wiltshire Young Farmers Association, plus many more...

Private clients engage The Pop Ups for performances at Weddings, Engagement and Birthday Parties, Masonic Ladies' Festivals, Wedding Anniversaries, School PTA and PFA Dances, Golf and other Sports Presentation Evenings, Corporate Christmas and Seasonal Parties, Boxing Day Banquets, New Years Eve Celebrations, Valentines and May Day Dances, Spring and Summer Balls, Halloween Parties, College and University Graduations.. and for all types of family celebrations, corporate events or any special occasion that requires great live music!

The Pop Ups have performed at just about every venue throughout the UK and are able to adjust their sound to suit all sizes.

How much do you charge?
The Pop Ups offer a bespoke & highly personalised service but with fees that are highly competitive and affordable.

What happens when the band isn't playing?
To keep the party atmosphere alive they provide fantastic 'Disco Mix' music on CD during their breaks, and background music during food completely free of charge or you can provide them with your own CD mixes or iPod which we they would be happy to play through there system during breaks.

How much performance space do you need?
This is dependant upon the band size and line-up engaged. A level area of 3 metres deep x 6 metres wide is ideal for all there different sized line ups. They can set up in smaller areas and odd corners if required - and they often have to! It is important to ensure there is enough room for the line-up you require - e.g. a drum kit will require quite a bit more room than a sax player, and singers won't be able to put on fun, dynamic and entertaining stage performances if they can't move!

How long does it take you to set up?
Please allow a total of 90 minutes from when the band arrive to when they can start the live music sets. Once they gain access to the performance area they require 60 minutes to set up and sound check & can get CD music playing within this time. They then require another 30 minutes to get clean, get changed and get fully prepared for a lively and dynamic stage performance!

What do the band need from us or the venue?
Minimum 2 x 13 amp power supplies, safe access to a flat performance area minimum 6mtrs(w) by 3mtrs(d) and a private changing room (please note toilets are not changing rooms!). Water is of course a necessity, soft drinks and some food would be much appreciated as there 'working day' can be very long. The band don't need much other than space, safety & energy and so by providing these basic requirements you will get the best possible performance from the band!

Please note "The Pop Ups" cannot perform at venues that have restrictive sound limitation devices installed.

2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets as standard, option for 2 x 45 minute sets or 1 x 90 minute set.

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.