High Flying Kites

High Flying Kites

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Location London
Starting from £2062
3 Reviews

Highly sought-after acoustic pop and rock band with a folky-flair who'll captivate your guests and make your occasion a stand-out event.

  • Highlights
  • Fabulous 4-Piece Acoustic Folk-Style Band
  • Add a Static or Roaming Acoustic Daytime Performance to further enhance your Drinks Reception
  • Authentic Folk Vocals and Expert-Musianship that will captivate your guests

A class act! Great communication before the gig. Very early to set up and prep. Voice as you can see from the video is insane! Will 100% book again. Great for any event!

Mary - Party

About


Allow your guests to be swept away by High Flying Kites. This highly sought-after 4-piece pop and rock band will blow you away with their undeniable charisma and unbeatable folky flair.

Featuring sensational, warm, authentic folk-style vocals with a Paolo Nutini feel, alongside smooth sax, expertly played drums and double bass, High Flying Kites put their own fresh twist on the best folk, pop, soul, country and rock favourites. Their supremely crafted set lists cover timeless classics all the way through to the latest modern hits, with top tunes from the likes of Ed Sheeran, Bob Marley, Taylor Swift and Stevie Wonder performed with their signature folky vibes.

This remarkable London-based wedding band have a wealth of experience under their belt, meaning you can certainly rely on High Flying Kites to put on a special performance that will leave your guests crying out for an encore. The band has taken the stage at some of the UK's most prestigious venues and festivals, as well as playing for countless weddings and events worldwide.

If you're looking for something special to enhance your daytime festivities, High Flying Kites have you covered. The band offers either a trio or a quartet daytime performance to set the perfect uplifting atmosphere at your drinks reception. For a more unique feel to your afternoon celebrations, High Flying Kites even offer these sets as roaming shows, where the band moves around your guests as they play, creating an unforgettable interactive experience for your occasion.

High Flying Kites are entirely self-contained, providing PA and lighting equipment and offering a playlist DJ service as part of their standard package. Whether you choose to party til midnight or upgrade to their curfew-busting 1 a.m. finish, High Flying Kites keep the party moving between their live sets. Not only that, this awesome foursome will even learn and perform your first dance or a special request completely free, giving an extra personal touch to your special day.

Take your event to soaring heights — enquire about High Flying Kites today!

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Repertoire


Folk Favourites

  • Wake Me Up - Avicii
  • Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran
  • Paradise - George Ezra
  • Shotgun - George Ezra
  • Hold Back The River - James Bay
  • Ho Hey - The Lumineers
  • I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
  • Rude - Magic
  • Riptide - Vance Joy
  • I Got A Woman - Ray Charles
  • Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
  • Hey Soul Sister - Train
  • Green Green Grass - George Ezra
  • Rude - Magic
  • Marry You - Bruno Mars

Modern Tunes

  • As It Was - Harry Styles
  • Shivers - Ed Sheeran
  • Bad Guy - Billie Eilish
  • Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
  • Blinding Lights - The Weekend
  • Dance Monkey - Tones and I
  • Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
  • Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
  • Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran

Dancefloor Fillers

  • Shut Up & Dance - Walk The Moon
  • Treasure - Bruno Mars
  • Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
  • Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
  • Valerie - Amy Winehouse
  • Happy - Pharrell Williams
  • Mr Brightside - The Killers
  • Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
  • Get Lucky - Daft Punk
  • I'm A Believer - The Monkees
  • Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
  • Kiss - Prince
  • Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
  • Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
  • Mercy - Duffy
  • Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • Faith - George Michael
  • Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Chilled Classics Vibe

  • Stand By Me - Ben E King
  • Lovely Day - Bill Withers
  • My Girl - The Temptations
  • Summertime - George Gershwin
  • Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
  • Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers
  • Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
  • Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
  • Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
  • Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
  • I Shot The Sherriff - Bob Marley
  • Free Fallin’ - Tom Petty
Line-Up

4-Piece Band:

  • Male Vocals with Guitar
  • Double Bass
  • Sax
  • Drums

3 Reviews

Top reviews

Lucy

Event: Wedding
Location: Rutland
5/5

Fantastic! Really helped provide the perfect set list for their requirements and music taste and they fit the vibe perfectly. He has a wonderful voice and manner. I'd recommend for your event or wedding reception


Mary

Event: Party
Location: East Sussex
5/5

A class act! Great communication before the gig. Very early to set up and prep. Voice as you can see from the video is insane! Will 100% book again. Great for any event! 5 Star review for us!


Douglas

Event: Corporate
Location: London
5/5

They gave us a brilliant performance and fit the brief beautifully. He was also a pleasure to work with as an organiser, very professional and accomodating.


    Pricing

    We give you a bespoke price based on the exact location of your event. The pricing below is based on a central location for your area so you have an idea of what your price will be. The exact price will be given in the booking process after you’ve provided the location details.

    East
    • Cambridgeshire £2594
    • Norfolk £3126
    • Norwich £3126
    • Suffolk £2594
    East Midlands
    • Derbyshire £3126
    • Leicestershire £3126
    • Lincolnshire £3126
    • Northamptonshire £2594
    • Nottinghamshire £3126
    • Rutland £2594
    North East
    • Durham £4190
    • East Yorkshire £3658
    • Leeds £3658
    • North Yorkshire £3658
    • Northumberland £4190
    • South Yorkshire £3658
    • Tyne and Wear £4190
    • West Yorkshire £3658
    • Yorkshire £3658
    North West
    • Cheshire £3658
    • Cumbria £4190
    • Lancashire £3658
    • Liverpool £3658
    • Manchester £3658
    • Merseyside £3658
    South East
    • Bedfordshire £2594
    • Berkshire £2062
    • Buckinghamshire £2062
    • East Sussex £2062
    • Essex £2062
    • Hampshire £2594
    • Hertfordshire £2062
    • Kent £2062
    • London £2062
    • Middlesex £2062
    • Oxfordshire £2594
    • Surrey £2062
    • Sussex £2062
    • West Sussex £2062
    South West
    • Bath £3126
    • Bristol £3126
    • Cornwall £4190
    • Devon £3658
    • Dorset £3126
    • Somerset £3126
    • Wiltshire £3126
    Wales
    • Anglesey £4190
    • Brecon £3658
    • Cardiff £3658
    • Cardigan £4190
    • Carmarthen £3658
    • Glamorgan £3658
    • Monmouth £3126
    • Pembroke £4190
    • Powys £3658
    • Wrexham £3658
    West Midlands
    • Birmingham £3126
    • Cotswolds £3126
    • Gloucestershire £3126
    • Herefordshire £3126
    • Shropshire £3658
    • Staffordshire £3126
    • Warwickshire £3126
    • Worcestershire £3126

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    FAQs

    How long will High Flying Kites perform for?
    As standard, the band perform either 2x60 or 3x40 minute sets, depending on your event requirements.

    Do the band provide their own equipment?
    The band will arrive at your event complete with a PA system and lighting equipment, included in their standard fee.

    Will the band provide a DJ service?
    Yes! High Flying Kites provide a playlist DJ service included in their standard fee, which means music is covered all night even whilst the band take a break between sets. These are tried and tested playlists the band use to keep the atmosphere high whilst the band aren't on stage. 

    Will the band learn our first dance song?
    Absolutely! Wherever possible, High Flying Kites will learn and perform one song request for your first dance, even if it's not in their repertoire.

    Do the band offer any optional extras?
    Yes - High Flying Kites offer an acoustic trio or quartet to liven up your afternoon festivities. These can either be a static performance of as a roaming band, moving in-between your guests as they play and filling your venue with an uplifting atmosphere whilst you chatter amongst friends.

    How long do the band need to set up their equipment?
    The band will need approximately 75 minutes to set up and sound check once they have arrived at the venue (depending on access to the performance area), followed by an additional 15 minutes to get changed before taking to the stage!

    My venue has a sound limiter - will this be ok?
    The band are very flexible and will do everything they can to work around any sound limitations at your venue. Please let the band know regarding this as soon as possible and they will advise.

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