The Cine Gals - Singing Usherettes

FAQs

What are the performance options?
The Ciné Gals perform either with a backing band (4-piece line up includes drums, bass, guitar and keyboards and the 7-piece line up adds trombone, trumpet and saxophone), with high quality backing tracks or a cappella (this means without music, just voices). For the singing waiter experience, the best option is to have backing tracks or a cappella – if your guests see a band setting up, the surprise will be ruined!

How long will the act play for?
The Ciné Gals standard set lengths are 2 x 45 minutes with band/backing tracks, 2 x 25 minutes a cappella and 15-20 minutes for the singing waiter option but they can be totally flexible depending on your requirements. You can also combine two options i.e. 15 minute singing waiter experience, followed by a one-hour band set later on – they will work around your needs!

What areas does the act cover?
The band is based in London and the South East but are happy to play anywhere in the world!

Will the act need a PA or special lighting or any requirements?
They will supply their own PA suitable for events up to 500 people. They also supply stage lighting. All they need is a few plug sockets and a room to get changed/leave belongings in.

Do The Ciné Gals take song requests?
Yes – they can take up to 2 special requests per booking but require 4 weeks notice.

Can I choose the set list?
The Ciné Gals are happy to consult with you on the set list for your event and will take your musical tastes and requests into account but they ask that you trust them and leave the final decisions to them. There are many factors involved in determining the order and composition of the set list, such tempos, audience reaction and participation etc and they have years of experience creating set lists that work for different events and audiences.

What venues will they play?
The Ciné Gals perform at a wide variety of venues – anything from social clubs and village halls through to hotels, theatres, festivals and cruise ships. They will also perform in marquees or outdoors, weather permitting.  

How much space does the act need?
This depends on the line up and type of show you choose – if you would likeThe Ciné Gals to perform a cappella then they just need enough space for themselves and their usherette trays to stand in! If you choose the 7-piece backing band option, they will need considerably more room. 

How long do they need to set up? 
The Ciné Gals need about an hour to set up the PA and sound check in advance of the performance but the set up time for the band option will be nearer 90 minutes and for the a cappella option, they just need enough time to change into their usherette costumes!The Ciné Gals prefer to carry out sound-checks before the arrival of guests where possible.

Will the band I book be the exact same people as in the pictures/video’s?
Usually, but not always.The Ciné Gals are all full time professional singers and as such will sometimes individually be away on tours or doing sessions with named acts. They have a core team as seen in the pictures and videos but they also have fantastic dep singers to cover them when they are not available – you will always have at least one of the featured singers on the gig andThe Ciné Gals will absolutely ensure the performance is up to the high standard you expect, whatever the line up.

What will they hand out at my event?
Providing you supply the merchandise, the girls can hand out sweets, popcorn, branded goods, t-shirts, name badges and lanyards - the list is endless!