Monitor Music Brochure

WEDDINGS / PARTIES / CORPORATE

CONTENTS

WHO’S WHO GUIDE TO YOUR FREE MONITOR MUSIC SAMPLE CD...

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About Us

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Mayhem

More than just a band

Track 1: Mayhem

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The Talent

Track 2: Mayhem

The UK’s favourite party band

Track 3: The Talent 4-piece

The Gifted

Track 4: The Talent 5-piece

The ultimate rock and pop band

Track 5: Smooth Grooves

Hitched

Track 6: The Gifted

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The young, fun and funky wedding band

Track 7: The Gifted

10 Acoustic Duo

Track 8: Hitched

Stylish guitar and vocal duo

Track 9: Hitched

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The ulitimate tribute act

Track 10: Acoustic Duo

Rat Pack / Robbie Williams / Micheal Bublé

12 Bandeoke

Become a star for a night

Track 11: Monitor Disco Track 12: Rat Pack Tribute Track 13: Robbie Williams Tribute

13 Frequently asked questions

Track 14: Michael Buble Tribute

14 Monitor Disco

Track 15: Piano & String Melodies

16 Monitor Melodies

Track 17: Piano Melodies

The finest wedding and corporate DJs Pianist / Guitarist / Piano & string melodies Saxophonist / Harpist / Smooth grooves

18 Monitor Lighting

Dancefloors / Uplighters / Star cloth / Disco ball lanterns / Star light canopy / PA hire

DVD MENU 1. Mayhem 2. The Talent 3. The Gifted 4. Acoustic Duo 5. Rat Pack / Buble / Robbie Tribute 6. Monitor Disco 7. Monitor Lighting

Track 16: Guitar Melodies Track 19: Harp Melodies Track 20: Sax Melodies

M

onitor Music is unlike other agencies you may come across. We manage our very own solos, duos, bands and DJs and control every aspect of their work from the clothes they wear to the songs they play. We feel this is the best way to maintain the

highest standards for all of the services we offer. We'll work closely with you to give you the best experience and make your event as individual as you want. Working with our very own musicians means (unlike other agencies) we won't charge a commission fee. Please read on for an overview of our acts...

Our flagship band is The Talent. With 15 years experience, 5 amazing lead vocalists and different line-ups for you and your event, The Talent has developed an unrivalled sound and offers one of the liveliest stage shows around. An ever-increasing repertoire and the bands dedication and love of entertaining, make for a live music performance you will never forget.

If your event calls for a hyped-up, energetic band with a choreographed stage show, slick costume changes and the finest musicians then Mayhem is the only entertainment to hire.

With extensive tours of Europe, Asia and the USA. Mayhem has been setting the standard in private and corporate entertainment since first conception in 2010 and earned themselves the reputation as the most exciting and edgy live band on the circuit.

The Gifted is a perfect alternative to The Talent or Mayhem and is no ordinary function band. When not performing together these accomplished, professional musicians can be found appearing in West End theatres or alongside international artists including Dave Grohl, Pulp and Westlife. They offer the same amazing lead vocals, outstanding musicianship and entertaining interaction with your audience as you would expect from any Monitor music band and have a huge repertoire of over 500 songs.

Hitched are the UK's ONLY dedicated wedding band. Along the way Hitched has become one of the most popular wedding bands in the country, performing at over 150 functions a year all over the U.K. and Europe. By fusing a group of young, fun and funky personalities with a high level of experience and professionalism Monitor Music have created a unique party experience, along with a large list of happy clients.

Our Acoustic Duo is a stylish guitar and vocal duo based in East Anglia, performing strippeddown acoustic versions of some of the greatest songs ever written. Their arrangements are simple, yet beautiful and they always give a performance to remember whether they are performing to an intimate audience of 20 or a large audience of a few hundred.

To compliment the bands we also offer other services that can be tailored specifically to the needs of your event which will save you hours of research and deliberation. These include Monitor Lighting - professional, exclusive and affordable internal and external lighting and special effects equipment for any occasion large or small. Monitor Disco established in 2001 with the sole intention of creating the best disco company in the U.K. and Monitor Melodies - a range of different packages from solo Guitarists, Saxophonists, Harpists and Pianists.

When you book your entertainment through Monitor Music you can be assured of our friendly and efficient personal attention from the moment of first contact through to the last note played at your event. Our office is manned Monday - Friday and you can always contact us by email, mobile or SMS. So let us guide you through planning the event of the year, sit back, grab a drink, listen to your free demo CD, put on the DVD and read on for detailed information on the services we offer.

For further information on any of our acts and services, or for a free no obligation quote contact us: Email: office@monitormusic.com Telephone 0845 094 1162

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More than just a band....

WHAT DO THEY SOUND LIKE?

I

You can listen to Mayhem on your free sample CD.

ABC) with one simple goal in mind, to

Williams and Sinead O’Connor coupled with

create the most dynamic, jaw dropping,

extensive tours of Europe, Asia and the USA

awe inspiring, crowd pleasing, energetic,

Mayhem exceed all expectations by 200%

Tracks 1 & 2.

attention grabbing and utterly fantastic

and has since become Europe’s number one

party band in the world.

choice for charity balls, product launches

f you’re looking for a band to whip the crowd into a frenzy, look no further....

Mayhem was founded by enigmatic

frontman/singer Craig Tyler (Westlife,

With over 2,000 successful events behind him, including performances for HRH The Duke of Cambridge and regular audiences of over 100,000, Craig had access to some of the finest session musicians in the world.

Mixing their unique style of mashing up classic tracks with modern hits, an all star line-up currently touring with the likes of Nicole Scherzinger, Cee Lo Green, Robbie

and award ceremonies not just in Europe but also around the globe.

Put simply, Mayhem is currently the most sought after and awe-inspiring live act on the planet capable of charming

He soon embarked on his

any audience with their

mission to enlist a team of

unmatched crowd

incredible musicians and create an exceptional party band that is unrivalled on the event circuit

interaction, friendly atmosphere and high energy performances.

If your event calls

and delivers a full scale

for stunning costumes,

concert package to each

excellent music and a

and every event whether

night you and your guests

performing for 100 or

will never forget, Mayhem

100,000.

have the goods.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

www.mayhemband.co.uk

For further information and up to date repertoire lists visit the band’s website

DON’t JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT Here’s what some of our previous clients had to say:

If your event calls for a hyped-up, energetic band with a choreographed stage show, slick costume changes and the finest musicians then Mayhem are the only party band to hire Barclays Bank

Thank you so much, you made the whole experience. We couldn’t imagine the whole day being more perfect Lisa Norfolk (Private Function)

Every event deserves the mayhem treatment.

Top notch corporate entertainment doesn’t come bigger than this Mystique Events

Wow, what an amazing night. Mayhem were way beyond our wildest dreams - You Rocked!!

Natalie Dawson (Private Function)

Mayhem were superb. We had a great night and our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We would recommend Mayhem to anyone and everyone” Carly Mallett (Corporate Event)

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THE TALENT

THE UK’S FAVOURITE PARTY BAND WHAT DO THEY SOUND LIKE?

Are you searching for the UK’s finest live band with 5 amazing vocalists, a 3-piece brass section and an unrivalled stage show?

Are you in charge of this year’s corporate event and need a party band that has performed for The London Stock Exchange, The World Scout Jamboree, The BBC and SKY TV?

Are you organising a wedding reception and looking for a great Wedding Band with different line-ups to suit you, your function and your budget?

You can listen to The Talent on your free sample CD. Tracks 3 & 4.

T

he Talent has sucessfully supplied live entertainment to weddings, private parties and

corporate events all over the world and continue to set the standard for the ultimate live entertainment.

The Talent has performed for many huge artists including Robbie Williams, Jools Holland and Westlife and appeared at many top venues including The Royal Albert Hall, Earls Court and Wembley Arena.

The Talent also headlined the 21st World Scout Jamboree in front of HRH The Duke of Cambridge and

DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS...

The Talent share lead and backing vocals during any event giving them the ability to choose the right singer for the right song, ultimately re-creating the original versions closer than any other act around. The Talent is available with different size line-ups to suit you, your function and your budget and they work as an 11 piece right down to 3-piece party band. Our line-ups are very flexible so If the line up you require isn’t listed then please contact us to discuss your requirements.

3-piece band (guitar, bass, and drums) 4-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax)

50,000 scouts from 127 different

5-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals)

countries around the world.

6-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, and 1 brass)

With an unbeatable 500 song repertoire of modern and classic tracks from Elvis and Stevie Wonder to the Black Eyed Peas, The Talent is no ordinary function band.

7-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, 2 brass) 8-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, 3-piece brass) 9-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, 3-piece brass, percussionist) 11 piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, 3-piece brass, percussionist,

2 dancers/backing vocalists)

www.thetalent.info

WANT TO KNOW MORE? For more information and up to date repertoire lists visit www.thetalent.info

The plan?T...

The original idea was simple. Create a hugely entertaining function party band that performs classic party music and is ultimately a lot of fun. 15 years after first conception and The Talent has the same core team of seasoned professionals, developed an unrivalled sound, performed with some of the biggest names in the music business and fundamentally still have an absolute love for what they do.

Who are The Talent?...

The Talent is no ordinary party band. They have an energy on stage second to none, an ever increasing repertoire (500 songs and growing), five amazing lead vocalists and the bands focus on entertaining make for a live performance of truly world class proportions. Many events are from recommendations and The Talent pride itself on being one of the busiest bands in the UK. The band regularly perform 3-4 nights a week all over the UK and Europe supporting named artists or entertaining clients at many prestigious private and corporate events including functions for Barclays Bank, London Stock Exchange, Sky, Tescos PLC, BP, Abbey National, World Scout Association and the BBC.

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The Gifted

The Ultimate Rock & Pop Live Band

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hhe Gifted has created an exceptional stage show which continues to rival the biggest and best acts around the globe.

Consisting of the finest session musicians,The Gifted perform at over 200 weddings, corporate events and private parties each and every year performing all the biggest hits from the 50s through to modern day.

Constantly updating their repertoire to reflect changing times, The Gifted offer amazing lead vocals, outstanding musicianship and entertaining interaction with your audience.

The Gifted is no ordinary function band.

When not performing together these accomplished, professional musicians can be found appearing in West End theatres or alongside international artists including Dave Grohl, Pulp and Westlife.

WHAT DO THEY SOUND LIKE? You can listen to The Gifted on your free sample CD. Tracks 6 & 7.

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS? The Gifted is available with different size line-ups to suit you, your function and your budget and they work as an 8-piece right down to 3-piece party band. The most popular line up is the 4-piece band consisting of 4 lead vocalists, guitar, bass, drums and keyboards although for that extra WOW factor why not augment the band by female vocals and a 3-piece brass section including trombone, trumpet and saxophone. Our line-ups are very flexible so if the line up you require isn’t listed then please contact us to discuss your requirements.

3-piece band (guitar, bass, and drums) 4-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax) Our most popular line up 5-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals) 6-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, and 1 brass) 7-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, 2 brass) 8-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, 3-piece brass) 9-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keys/sax, female vocals, 3-piece brass, percussionist)

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

www.giftedband.co.uk

For further information and up to date repertoire lists visit the band’s website

What we offerT...

Apart from the fact The Gifted are incredibly talented and experienced musicians they also offer the following:

• No two sets are ever the same; every set is based upon audience reaction or decided with the client in advance.

• The Gifted can be increased in size by adding a female vocalist, saxophone, percussion and anything up to a 3-piece brass section.

• The Gifted can supply you with a Jazz/Swing set during dinner or drinks.

• Professionally mixed recorded music is available throughout the breaks or why not hire an additional DJ and benefit from 30,000 classic and current hits.

• Varied and extensive experience of all types of corporate and private functions all over the world.

• Become the star for the night and augment your evening with a set of bandeoke (karaoke with a live band).

• You can leave us to make any technical or logistical arrangements with your venue.

• The Gifted can provide everything you need for your evening entertainment and use a state of the art PA system delivering a crisp clear sound at a level to suit you and your guests.

• The Gifted’s intelligent moving light system creates a fantastic atmosphere on stage and on the dance floor with additional lighting available.

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT...

Here’s what some of our previous clients had to say:

A huge thank you for making our Christmas Party a great success.

The feedback from those that attended has been amazing. Also, as I said on the night I have been very impressed with how our booking was dealt with and the promotional package that you sent us Lisa Sharp (December 2012)

You are truly amazing at what you do, thank you.

I would most certainly recommend you to everyone. I now need to find another excuse to have The Gifted perform again!

Katie and Greg (MArch 2013)

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HITCHED THE FUN & FUNKY WEDDING BAND

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e are proud to present Hitched (The UK’s only dedicated wedding band). Due to the lack

of young, fun and funky wedding bands we were determined that Hitched band members would be highly professional and experienced. Since its conception in 2003, Hitched has become one of the most popular wedding bands in the country, performing at over 200 functions a year all over the UK from a wedding in Devon to a Civil Partnership in Essex.

Each member of the band has an impressive musical CV and between them, boast a total of 40 years professional playing experience while still only being in their late twenties. Hitched has also performed at some of the country’s top venues including Knebworth House, Alexandra Palace, The Grosvenor Park Lane and every wedding venue in between.

With top notch equipment, funky lighting and visual effects, Hitched is equipped to play anywhere. You’re guaranteed the very best music from the 1950s through to today’s top chart hits.

Our sample repertoire can be found on our website www.hitchedband.co.uk and

WHAT DO THEY SOUND LIKE?

we’re happy to tailor the playlist to your

You can listen to Hitched on your free sample CD.

ONLY dedicated wedding band, Hitched.

Tracks 8 & 9

budget. Our most popular line up is the

exact requirements or learn any additional material for the big day for no extra cost.

Simply relax and enjoy the show while your guests party the night away with the UK’s Hitched is available in different sized lineups to suit you, your function and your 4-piece band consisting of vocals, guitar, bass, drums and keyboards (as featured on our free demo cd). Please find a list of our current options to the right. If the line-up you require isn’t listed then please contact us to discuss your requirements.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

www.hitchedband.co.uk

For further information and up to date repertoire lists visit the Hitched website

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWT...

Apart from the fact Hitched are both incredibly talented and experienced musicians (as well as being young and funky, both in outlook and appearance) they also offer the following:

• No two sets are ever the same, every set is based on audience reaction or can be decided with the client in advance.

• Professionally mixed recorded music is available to be played during set breaks or during the meal so there is no need for a separate disco.

• The bands repertoire is one of the most extensive in the business from the 50s to today's top chart hits with over 300 songs. You name it and they can play it.

• You can leave us to make any technical or logistical arrangements with your venue.

• Extensive experience of all types of corporate and private functions.

• Hitched can provide everything you need for your evening entertainment and use a state of the art PA system delivering a crisp clear sound at a level to suit you and your guests.

• Become the star for the night and augment your evening with a set of bandeoke (karaoke with a live band) • Hitched can supply you with a Jazz/Swing set during dinner or drinks.

• Hitched can be increased in size by adding a female vocalist, saxophone, percussion and anything up to a three piece brass section.

DECISION TIME...

Hitched is available to hire in the following arrangements:

3-piece band (guitar, bass, drums) 4-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards) 5-piece band option 1 (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone) 5-piece band option 2 (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, female vocals) 6-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, female vocals, saxophone) 7-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone, female vocals, trumpet)

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT...

Here’s what some of our previous clients had to say:

As the Groom booking the band was one of the very few jobs I had! I was over the moon with my choice and would wholeheartedly recommend Hitched without any reservation Matt Ryan (September 2012)

They learnt our first dance song really well and everyone we have spoken to since have said how great you were.

You really were a big part in making our wedding a fantastic day Emma (October 2012)

8-piece band (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone, female vocals, trumpet) 9

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ACOUSTIC DUO

THE PERFECt ADDITION TO YOUR EVENT

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coustic Duo is a stylish guitar and vocal duo based in East Anglia, performing stripped-down acoustic

versions of some of the greatest songs ever written. Their arrangements are simple, yet beautiful and they always give a performance to remember whether they performing to an intimate audience of 20 or a large audience of a few hundred.

Monitor Music’s acoustic duo is the modern alternative to your usual entertainment for all types of events from weddings, corporate events and private parties all over the UK. Allow them to supply stylish acoustic music towards the end of your meal, or just after, to charm and entertain your evening guests as they arrive to party on into the evening with

What can I say…

Acoustic Duo ROCKED our wedding on Sat! they were absolutely brilliant and made the party so much fun Jackie Mayne (Wedding Reception August 2012)

your DJ or your live band.

For something different perhaps hire Monitor Music’s Acoustic Duo as the main act for the evening instead of a DJ or full band, or they can wind down the evening with a special selection of songs as an after party treat going late into the night. They will also happily prepare a special acoustic version of your first dance request for you at no extra cost and play it at the beginning or the end of the set.

Monitor Music’s Acoustic Duo is

WHAT DO THEY SOUND LIKE? You can listen to Acoustic Duo on your free sample CD.

also available as solo acoustic guitar and vocals, simply contact us for your

You got everyone on the dance floor from the moment you started and I cannot tell you how many people have said that it was the best party and best live band they have ever been to at a wedding Jon and Trine Wedding Reception, France (August 2012)

requirements and we will build a completely bespoke package together for you.

Track 10.

WANT TO MAKE A BOOKING, OR JUST FIND OUT MORE? For further information visit:

www.monitoracousticduo.co.uk

Wandering Sets Available Acoustic Duo brings a different dimension to background music and often cut loose from the stage to wander amoung your guests during your champagne or drinks reception, mixing un-amplified table performances with unique versions of classic tracks before bounding towards a different table to perform in their own original style.

THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE ACT

THE RAT PACK • ROBBIE WILLIAMS • Michael BublÉ

M

onitor Music’s brilliant RAT PACK, ROBBIE WILLIAMS and all new MICHAEL BUBLÉ Tribute Shows are thoroughly entertaining and professional. The shows are perfect for

all your party and wedding entertainment needs including wedding reception music, corporate events, birthday parties, anniversaries, dinner dances and bar mitzvahs.

The Rat Pack Show The martini cool Rat Pack tribute show features songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr and includes a few more artists like Nat King Cole and Bobby Darrin.

BublÉ Show With a clever mix of swing, pop and original Buble’ material, this show caters for young and old alike.

Rat Pack swing such as “Call Me Irresponsible” and “Feeling Good” merge beautifully with pop standards like “Moondance” and “Cry Me A River”. Put that together with Michael Buble’s “Everything” and “Hollywood” (amongst others) and you’ve got a thoroughly entertaining and well crafted show.

WHAT DO THEY SOUND LIKE? You can listen to all the shows on your free sample CD. Tracks 12, 13 and 14

Robbie Show WANT TO MAKE A BOOKING, OR JUST FIND OUT MORE? For further information visit:

www.robbiewilliamsand ratpacktribute.co.uk

This show is full of thrills and attitude.

It includes Robbie’s greatest hits, has a fantastic light show and is truly just like the real thing, from authentic Robbie costumes and microphone stand, right down to the tattoos.

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BANDEOKE

Become the star for a night Monitor Music is one of the most popular Bandeoke Band suppliers to corporate events, private parties, university balls and wedding receptions in the UK and abroad.

WHAT IS BANDEOKE? Bandeoke is sweeping the nation and giving everyday people the chance to perform with a professional live band.

If you have ever wanted to pretend to be Bon Jovi singing Living on a Prayer to his adoring fans or inpersonate Amy Winehouse performing Valerie at a live gig then Bandeoke is for you.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

HOW DOES BANDEOKE WORK? Rockaoke (also known as Bandeoke or live band karaoke) is a unique opportunity for your guests to get on stage and sing with a professional live band.

It’s a great way to get people involved and a very simple idea. Songsheets are distributed by the band upon arrival at the venue and names of the budding stars are collected along with the song choice ready for the performance of their lives. Your Bandeoke Band will compere and introduce each singer to the stage leaving you to work on your vocal performance and usually start the night off with a short set to warm up the crowd before getting the guests up to sing and show what they can do. (All words, microphones and air guitars provided).

Why Not Add A Bandeoke Set To Your Event?

Contact us now a free no obligation quotation.

Tel: 0845 094 1162

WANT TO MAKE A BOOKING, OR JUST FIND OUT MORE? For further information visit:

www.bandeokeband.com

Why not start your evenings entertainment with a set of Live Band Karaoke / Bandeoke to get your guests to relax and kick the party into gear, then leave the professionals to get you and your guests partying into the night? Monitor Music’s Bandeoke Bands have performed for every kind of event up and down the country including trips to perform for the army in Cyprus, a romantic castle in France and a tour of Northern Germany’s finest late night venues. We have hosted over 500 Live Band Karaoke shows making us one of the most experienced and popular Bandeoke Band suppliers available in the UK today.

www.monitormusic.com

Frequently asked questions...

WHY SHOULD WE USE MONITOR MUSIC? Monitor Music Ltd is a professionally managed agency offering years of experience within the music industry. From the very beginning of your planning we understand how important it is that the artists we supply are of the highest quality.

We have a large roster of top quality artists from soloists to 12 piece bands, female/male vocalists, string quartets and DJs. Extra mood lighting and accessories (starcloths and dancefloors) can be expertly added to your entertainment package if you wish.

You will be allocated your own personal assistant so no matter where you are with your booking you will receive a high level of customer care with prompt, expert and impartial advice.

DO THE ARTISTS HAVE THEIR OWN PA EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTING? All of our artists supply their own PA equipment and lighting (subject to limitations set by venue) which gives you added peace of mind to know that the artists are familiar with their own sound and everything will run smoothly on the night. Most importantly there is no extra charge for the artists to use their own equipment.

We would advise you to check with the venue to ensure they are happy with our artists using their own PA and lighting equipment. Additional lighting, to add mood and atmosphere can be hired from www.monitorlighting.co.uk.

CAN WE SEE THE ARTIST PERFORM LIVE BEFORE WE BOOK THEM? This is very difficult to answer as the majority of the artists on our roster are professional function bands and therefore do not perform at many public events.

It may however be possible for you to attend a private function but this is at the discretion of the client.

The demo CD/DVD included with this pack shows our artists performing live so you are able to listen to the sound as if you were there.

HOW LONG WILL THE ARTIST PERFORM FOR? Most of our artists, especially at functions, will perform 3 x 45 minute sets. This is dependent on the start and finish times. When you contact us we’ll always discuss the best options for your event.

HOW LONG DO THE ARTISTS TAKE TO SET UP THEIR EQUIPMENT? The majority of our artists will need between 45 minutes and one hour to set up their equipment and sound check ready for the performance.

Larger bands may need up to one and a half to two hours depending on the size etc. We will always discuss with you arrangements for the artist to set up in order to create as little disruption to your day as possible. We are more than happy to liaise with your venue on your behalf and you can safely leave the arrangements to us – we’ve had lots of experience!

WILL I BE ABLE TO REQUEST A CERTAIN SONG FOR THE ARTIST TO PERFORM?

STILL GOT QUESTIONS?

The answer is YES. All of our artists are more than happy to learn a song for you. Please give us at least one months notice so that the artists can familiarise themselves with it.

CAN I CHOOSE ALL THE SONGS I WANT PLAYED FROM THE REPERTOIRE LIST? You will see our repertoire lists and we ask you to pick the type of songs you like and let us know of any songs that you definitely do not wish to be played. This allows the artists to perform the type of songs you like.

The artists know which songs will get the crowd up and more importantly keep the crowd dancing all night long so we do not ask you to select every song for performance.

Once they know your likes and dislikes, there is nothing else for you to worry about.

HOW DO I BOOK A BAND/ARTIST/DJ OR LIGHTING? Please contact us either by phone or email with the date of your function and the artist(s) you would like to book. We will send you all the information you should need but feel free to ask as many questions as you need to make your decision.

When you are happy and ready to book we’ll send you a contract outlining all the terms and conditions. We simply ask you to check the details then sign and return the contract along with a deposit (as stated on the contract) and this will secure the date for you.

The final balance payable is due two weeks before the day/night of the function.

Please note, no reminder will be sent for this and it is your responsibility to ensure payment is made.

WILL THERE BE ANY A DDITIONAL COSTS? All costs will be outlined within the contract and no hidden charges will be sprung upon you at the last minute.

When we are quoting for the artist we will take into consideration how far they will need to travel etc.

If you require an early set up i.e. if you would like the artist set before an afternoon meal, there will be a small charge. If you require the artist to perform after midnight there would also be a small additional charge – but this can all be agreed at the time of booking.

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MONITOR DISCO

THE FINEST WEDDING & CORPORATE DJs

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onitor Disco was established in early 2001 with

mind, we offer different packages suited to every client

the sole intention of creating the best disco

and budget. Many DJ companies ignore the fact that

company in the UK Monitor Music felt that the

there are many different factors to creating the most

majority of companies offering its services had a lack

exciting and ultimately memorable evening. That’s why

of professionalism and required a younger and fresher

our packages include preferred playlists of your favourite

alternative, and so Monitor Disco was born.

songs, set-ups before the start of any proceedings and

Since then, Monitor Disco has grown to become one of the most popular and respected discos in

only the best quality lighting and sound equipment.

the south of England. Our DJ’s have music to suit all

EXPERIENCE

tastes and ages both on CD and computer. The sound

Wherever your event, Monitor Disco has the solution

systems and light displays used are top spec as they

to your musical requirements and our full attention to

are updated every year and we also cover all types

detail and experience guarantees to make your event a

of events such as birthdays, wedding receptions,

complete success. Every disco booked includes one of our

corporate events and festivals.

experienced, smartly dressed and reliable DJs who will play

ONLY THE BEST

music at a level you are happy with. Working from your pre-chosen playlist from our available 30,000+ tracks and

We offer only the best DJ packages complete with top

years of experience, your DJ will know exactly the right sort

notch equipment, funky visual effects, excellent DJs

of music for your wedding or function. No two sets are ever

and great music to give you the perfect end to your big

the same; every playlist is based upon audience reaction

day, corporate bash or birthday celebration. With over

or chosen with the client in advance so remember, it’s

2,000 successful bookings behind us and 10 years of

your disco and your day so the decision is yours.

professional experience Monitor Disco understand the importance of making your event perfect. With that in

Planning a corporate event?

Monitor Disco completely understand that organising a corporate event can be a mammoth task and any slight problem may affect all the planning and hard work you have put your heart and soul into. An in-experienced DJ will not gain you brownie points with your guests or even your boss! Let us take your stress away and provide you with the best, highly experienced agency managed DJs around. Monitor Disco can offer you 3 different packages for every client and budget, so whether you’re looking to create a mini Ibiza club style event with lasers, strobes and UV effects, or a swanky Ritz style event with your company’s logo spread over the ceiling we’ve got the solution to your entertainment requirements.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

www.monitordisco.co.uk

For further information and a free no obligation quotation visit our website.

What do you get with Monitor Disco?T...

• Music played at a level you’re happy with • A huge database of over 30,000 tracks which you can choose from

What are your Options?

We provide three packages to suit every client and budget :

• A professional, smart dressed and polite DJ who will arrive enthusiastic and keen to give you a night you’ll never forget • The opportunity to specify music with a playlist or we will also take requests on the night • £10 million Public Liability Insurance (available upon request) • Fully PAT tested and insured equipment • Friendly professional and personalised service • Use of wireless microphone for speeches and special announcements

Classic Package  Including DJ stand and uplighters around the dancefloor.

Planning a wedding?

We appreciate that planning your wedding day can be one of the biggest events in your life and finding the perfect disco can make or break your big day. Monitor Disco specialises in providing only the best quality packages for your wedding ceremony, wedding breakfast or evening party. Monitor Disco regularly perform for over 300+ weddings each and every year and have a style and personality second to none. From first contact to the last song Monitor Disco will be utterly professional and take all your worries away. With over 2,000+ weddings behind them they can guarantee you a night you’ll remember for the rest of your lives and your guests will be talking about for years to come.

Deluxe Package  Including an additional row of lighting effects behind the DJ booth and a star cloth

Supreme Package  Including three 42 inch Flatscreens

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MONITOR MELODIES

AN ATMOSPHERIC BACKDROP FOR YOUR WEDDING

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onitor Melodies offer a range of different packages including solo guitarists, saxophonists, harpists,

pianists and our popular Piano & String Trio.

Monitor Melodies perform a distinctive array of music and can be crafted to fit in with other elements in your presentations. During formal dinners or relaxed drinks Monitor Melodies can help create a memorable atmosphere and ambience all ages will enjoy.

We pride ourselves on our personal

Guitar Melodies Classical guitar creates an intimate ambiance that is ideal for a wedding ceremony and for other events where a variety of moods are desired. Guitar Melodies appear throughout the UK to perform for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and other private events. Our repertoire spans music from the 15th century to the present day.

service from your initial enquiry to the day itself and can advise you on suitable music for your wedding ceremony or other event.

If necessary we can accompany a singer for your hymns and even supply an experienced male or female singer if you don't already have one. Although many people prefer to leave the choice of music to our own experience and judgement, we will always try to include the music you want. If you have a particular favourite that is not in our repertoire, we are happy to arrange it for you.

There is no extra charge for this service.

Piano Melodies Looking for a classy, fun cocktail hour? Quiet ambiance for an elegant or romantic dinner reception? Music conducive to conversation? Look no further. Monitor Music’s Piano Melodies provides an atmospheric backdrop for your guests as they gather for the event and is the perfect accompaniment for any wedding breakfast.

We are happy to entertain inside and out allowing you the freedom to plan your fairytale wedding or corporate event without restriction and most importantly, we will be on hand every step of

WHAT DO THEY SOUND LIKE? You can listen to Monitor Melodies on your free sample CD. Tracks 15-20.

the way giving you prompt expert advice.

Piano & String Melodies Why not use live music created by our Piano and String Melodies to create a special ambiance as you entertain your clients? We can provide an appealing sound to suit your environment that can provide a focus for entertainment without being intrusive. Our music fits well with groups ranging in size from six people to several hundred.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

www.monitormelodies.co.uk

For further information or a free quotationvisit the Monitor Melodies’ website

Harp Melodies Imagine the soft strumming of strings and the magical melody that will welcome your guests as they arrive... Add the elegance of the harp to your wedding or special occasion.

Whether your celebration is an intimate dinner for two or a grand event for 200, Harp Melodies impressive virtuosity will leave you and your guests with beautiful memories.

Saxophone Melodies Saxophone Melodies are much in demand, specialising in performing distinctive background music for weddings, corporate functions, parties and social occasions. We aim to provide the perfect musical enhancement to entertain you and your guests. We can perform a wide range of music from the classical repertoire through to songs from popular Broadway and West End shows, including a large selection of songs from the 1920s to present day.

Smooth Grooves

WHAT DO THEY SOUND LIKE? You can listen to Smooth Grooves on your free sample CD. Track 5.

If you’re looking for something relaxing and chilled for your function then look no further than our jazz and swing quartet Smooth Grooves.

Smooth Grooves is the perfect accompaniment to any afternoon dinner or drinks reception, performing jazz and swing songs made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Herbie Hancock. You will relax knowing that your guests are being thoroughly entertained.

Whether you are organising a black tie dinner, champagne reception or require the finest dinner jazz, Smooth Grooves can provide upmarket jazz and swing and everything in between.

Smooth Grooves have the experience, attitude and understanding to come up with the goods.

Our most popular line-up is the 4-piece band as featured on our demo CD although Smooth Grooves can be augmented to include anything from double bass, soprano, alto and tenor sax, violin, flute and vocals providing ensembles of various sizes and combinations ranging from duos to septets.

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MONITOR LIGHTING EVENT LIGHTING FOR ANY OCCASION

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e understand you and your event and not just the technical equipment. Let’s face it, anyone

can plug in a light but good event lighting should be artistic and striking. That’s why all of our lighting services include design, consultation, installation and operation.

From first contact until the end of your event you will be furnished with one of our friendly and efficient lighting designers who will provide expert advice on everything from what lighting to use to where it should go.

Monitor Lighting can provide you with all the event lighting you could ever need.

We can help you create an atmosphere at your event that will astonish and amaze, a mood that will relax and calm or design the fairytale wedding you’ve always wanted.

Monitor Lighting specialise in providing a huge range of event lighting for any type of occasion. Whether you are planning a discreet private party or a large scale event in a function room or marquee.

It’s worth remembering that all Monitor Music bands come complete with their own stage lighting which floods the band and stage area with light. If however you want to discover the party planners and

WHITE STARLIT & STARLIGHT TWINKLING LED DANCEFLOOR

A pure gloss white dance floor that looks beautiful when laid and in place, but adds that extra special sparkle, elegance and “WOW!” factor when hundreds of awe inspiring twinkly and sparkly white LEDs illuminate from within the floor below. Whether you require the white LED lights to remain static, or flash and twinkle, the dance floor lighting can be fully controlled to change the intensity and flash speed, as well as even make the floor sparkle to the tempo of your first dance.

In the flesh, in photos, and in videos, these dance floors look truly magical.

event organisers secrets at a fraction of the cost then contact us now. Monitor Lighting will work with you to make your occasion unforgettable with lighting inside and out.

BLACK STARLIT & STARLIGHT TWINKLING LED DANCEFLOOR A gloss jet black dance floor that looks sophisticated when laid and in place, but adds that extra magical sparkle and “WOW!” factor when hundreds of awe inspiring twinkly and sparkly white LEDs illuminate from within the floor below.

Alongside other decor touches such as chair covers, theming, floristry, favours, stationery, lighting and draping, our black starlit dance floors can really complement and add that finishing touch that is often overlooked.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

www.monitorlighting.co.uk

For further information or a free quotation visit the Monitor Lighting website

BLACK & WHITE CHEQUERBOARD DANCEFLOOR If you’re looking for an elegant dance floor to complete your event, then one of our black and white chequerboard dance floors could be exactly what you require. A gloss jet black and brilliant white dance floor looks beautiful when laid and in place, and is an extremely popular dance floor option due to their competitive pricing. When used and placed alongside other decor touches such as chair covers, theming, floristry, favours, stationery, lighting and draping, our black and white dance floors can really complement and add that finishing touch that is often overlooked.

LED (FUNKY) DISCO DANCE FLOOR

Our Retro Floor is a traditional 70s style floor with red, yellow, blue and green illuminated, flashing squares.

The squares can flash in any pattern and in time to the music if you wish. It can be set up virtually in any covered space including ballrooms, marquees and houses.

Our illuminated floor panels come in 1m square sections and can be arranged in square and rectangle shapes. Anything from a small 3m x 3m floor to a massive 8m x 8m and anything in between. If you are not sure what size you need we can make a suggestion if you let us know the number of guests expected.

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MONITOR LIGHTING LED UPLIGHTERS

DISCO BALLS Create a spectacular ballroom ambience at your party with a disco ball from Monitor Lighting. Disco balls are an essential lighting effect for any event which requires a perfect atmosphere for slow dancing to those 80s power ballads or even blazing up the dance floor with the best party anthems.

Disco balls or mirror balls bring the room alive with a constant myriad of spotlights floating around the walls of the room giving a magical moving light effect.

They’ll co-ordinate with any musical styleand add a shimmering fantasia of light and colour to your venue.

Monitor Lightings mirror balls can be hung from the ceiling or if this is not possible then we can supply a floor stand to suspend it safely in your venue.

The balls are provided with a motor, 2 pin spots and all the cables required.

All are fully installed by one of our qualified lighting technicians. There is no better way to fill your room with light.

LED Uplighters are the most popular form of lighting for marquees and halls and are generally placed floor standing every 3 metres around the sides of the venue to highlight decorations and alcoves or simply wash the walls and ceilings with ambient light. Our Uplighters are discreet yet more powerful than the standard used by most lighting hire companies and can slowly change from a mixture of colours or be a static colour which can be matched to your chosen colour scheme. We can even strobe and pulse the lights in time to the music giving a fantastic nightclub feel. Our uplighters use very little power and most importantly they give off no heat meaning these lights are perfectly safe around children or close to marquee walls and hanging cloth.

STARCLOTHS With theme and atmosphere lighting becoming a must for all successful events find out the party planners secret with one of our impressive star cloths. A star cloth is great for transforming a bland, boring room into something wonderful. Whether you decide to cover a wall or completely cover a room, the results are simply amazing.

The white led star cloth is the ultimate wedding star cloth back drop. White LED uplighters are also available along with one of our white LED dancefloors.

Great package discounts are available for booking a DJ, band and additional lighting.

Our standard star cloth is 6m x 3m and includes all the rigging, fitting and control required to give your venue a sophisticated atmosphere. We believe a star cloth can ensure an effective yet attractive look while giving you the choice of various colours, styles and sizes.

All are fully installed by one of our friendly qualified lighting technicians.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

www.monitorlighting.co.uk

For further information or a free quotation visit the Monitor Lighting website

LANTERNS Lanterns are a unique and special way of brightening your wedding venue or marquee and look especially effective when combined with a starlight canopy or other lighting effects from Essex based Monitor Lighting.

Monitor Lighting has supplied wedding and party lanterns to marquees and venues across the UK for many years and recommend matching your lanterns to your chosen colour scheme to bring your venue alive.

Lanterns are great for use as decorations in wedding marquees, party venues, from garden trees, hanging in a pagoda and are perfect for filling marquee roof spaces and barns with colour.

Lanterns come in many mixed sizes and are generally hung at varying heights covering the whole ceiling giving a breathtaking look.

STAR LIGHT CANOPY Starlight canopies or fairy light canopies are beautiful and will make your venue ceiling twinkle and glitter giving you the perfect fairytale atmosphere.

Whether you want to hide an unsightly ceiling or simply add that little extra finishing touch, starlight canopies from Essex based lighting experts Monitor Lighting will turn your venue into a magical place for your wedding ceremony or evening celebration.

PA HIRE

If you are looking for sound system hire (PA hire) or lighting hire anywhere in the UK and Europe then you’re in the right place. Monitor PA Hire is the UK’s premier PA Sound and Lighting Hire company. We make sure that all of our engineers are highly experienced, trained and passionate about what they do. Nothing is too much trouble and they always strive to ensure the customer’s satisfaction. We also believe in giving the customer what they want at a reasonable and competitive rate.

Whether you’re after sound or lighting for a conference, wedding, dance event, product launch, private party or any type of event inside and out, we can deliver, install the equipment that best suits you, your function and your budget. We also offer outdoor public address PA systems for anything from festivals to local fetes.

All of our equipment is tested and inspected everytime it goes out on hire and we are constantly investing in new PA kit to keep up with the ever growing market. Monitor PA also provides a £2,000,000 public liability insurance cover and all of our equipment is PAT tested yearly making sure you are in safe hands when you book with Monitor PA Hire.

Starlight canopies can cover different sized and shaped rooms from small wedding ceremony rooms to large marquees and will transform the entire space so simply contact us for further details on the perfect size for your venue.

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For further information and up to date repertoire lists for all our acts please visit:

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Tel: 0845 094 1162

Email: office@monitormusic.com

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