V.I.P.

V.I.P. really is the ultimate function band. This international six piece party band is made up of immensely talented musicians and vocalists who are able to recreate, with authenticity and ease, those classic party tracks of the 70’s through to the present day, taken from the genres of Funk, Soul, Motown, Pop and Disco.

V.I.P. have made countless appearances at stately homes and country house hotels, for occasions such as corporate events, weddings, university balls, parties and birthdays etc. V.I.P. have also proved to be very popular with the British Military, and are engaged with great regularity by the Army and RAF on many of their major events throughout the year.

Away from V.I.P. some of the band members enjoy a varied freelance career working at home and abroad with artists such as Sir Paul McCartney, The Human League, The London Philharmonic Orchestra etc in some of the countries finest concert venues as well as on television, radio and on a number of commercially available recordings.

Option 1

V.I.P. Party

The six or eight piece band produces a truly fantastic sound and is perfect as the main evening’s entertainment for any event.

The band will perform for up to a total of two hours of live music, with mixed pre recorded music being played through the PA in the intervals of the band’s performances as standard.

Option 2

V.I.P. Jazz

The versatility of the members of V.I.P. means that they are just as experienced performing Jazz Standards, as they are party tracks, and are able to offer the V.I.P. Jazz option.

Dine in style whilst being entertained by the refined sounds of V.I.P. Jazz.

The Trio or Quartet is able to cover a full range of cool Jazz Standards which will add sophistication to any event.

Whether it’s a drinks reception or atmospheric music during dining, V.I.P. Jazz are happy to meet your exact requirements in order to ensure that your event is a complete success and enjoyed by all.

Option 3

V.I.P. JAZZ & Party Package

In addition to V.I.P. Party for your main evening’s entertainment, why not take advantage of the V.I.P. Jazz package as well. Dine in style whilst being entertained by the refined sounds of V.I.P. Jazz. And then dance the night away whilst being entertained by V.I.P. Party.

The V.I.P. Jazz & Party Package has been specifically created for those clients that wish to book a suite of entertainment but who do not want to have the inconvenience of dealing with an external band and who wish to take advantage of the discounted pricing that can be offered as a result.

OTHER OPTIONS

The V.I.P. Brass Section.

The V.I.P. brass section is comprised of tenor saxophone and trumpet. The superb musical arrangement’s really bring out the best in this incredibly tight section and adds another dimension to the sound of the band. Powerful playing with ripping solos are as standard.

PA Options

As standard V.I.P. uses top of the range audio equipment which is installed and operated on each engagement by our very own team. Because the band is fully engineered this ensures the perfect sound mix for each and every event.

The standard vocal rig is ideal for events up to 120 people or small function rooms, allowing competitve prices and excellent value for money.

For larger weddings and events, they can provide a top of the range 4000 watt PA system with engineer which is suitable to perform to a room of anything up to 400 guests. Larger systems are available on request to cater for any size of event.

After gaining entry to the performance area, it takes a total of 90 minutes to be fully set and ready to perform.

It is possible to down size the system to a vocal PA with independent backline amplification only. This is perfect for events that are being held in smaller rooms that would accommodate approximately 80 guests or less.

Lighting Options

As standard V.I.P. uses the Acme cabaret colour pro light system. This produces 4000 watts of stage lighting via 8 x 500 watt bulbs. The system allows a flood of light of numerous colours or can be programmed to move with the rhythm of the band. The equipment is very compact and so can be used in almost any space.

For larger events, we can supply a popular range of intelligent and generic lighting from manufacturers such as Avolites, Martin Professional, Clay Paky, CCT, and Thomas and complementary special effects such as smoke and haze which can greatly improve the impact of the lighting. Set up time around 120 minutes.

Previous Cliensts:

Amgen

Bank of Ireland

Beresford’s Solicitors

Bolsover District Council

Bosch

Café Royal London

The Chambers of John Hand QC

Dell

The Dorchester London

Gonville & Gains College Cambridge

The Grosvenor House Hotel London

Halifax

I.B.M.

IKEA

Kings College Cambridge

The Labour Party

The Law Society

Lincolnshire showground Hunt Ball

Lloyds TSB

Lowery Hotel Manchester

Mint

Morgan Stanley

NAT WEST

Orange

Perno Ricard France

Price Waterhouse Coopers Charted Accountants

Q Hotels

Repton School

The Royal Bank of Scotland

RSPCC

SIA (Spinal injuries association)

Silverstone Race Track

SONY

South Leicestershire College

Tesco

Virgin Atlantic

Wilberforce Chambers

Testimonials:

“The band was superb and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Please pass on our thanks to the band members on our behalf” – wedding of Charlotte and Matthew Wassall

“…they were great and thoroughly lived up to their billing as being a top good time band. They were wonderfully professional yet also seemed to be enjoying themselves as much as the guests and we have heard nothing but praise from our friends and family for their performance…” – wedding of Nicola and Paul Crayford

“… I write to thank you [VIP] for your performance on Saturday. You exceeded our expectations and really made our night. We had many complimentary comments from our guests about you and everyone certainly enjoyed themselves. Please pass on my regards to the other members of VIP.” – Mr M Woodward

Song list

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POP & Rock

All Night Long Lionel Richie

Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison

Cant take my eyes off of you Frankie Valli

Hey Jude Lennon & McCartney

Honky Tonk Woman Rolling Stones

Jail House Rock Elvis

Long Train Running The Dooby Brothers

Nutbush City Limits Tina Turner

Oh What A Night Frankie Vallie

Relight My Fire Take That & LULU

Saw Her Standing There The Beatles

Stuck In The Middle With You Stealers Wheel

Sweet Home Alabama Lynard Skynard

Twist And Shout The Beatles

You Cant Hurry Love Diana Ross

Lady Marmalade Pattie Belle

Indie & Modern

Angels Robbie Williams

Clocks Coldplay

Come As You Are Beverley Knight

Crazy Chick Charlotte Church

Girls And Boys Blur

Going Underground The Jam

Golden Touch Razorlight

Mercy Duffy

No Tomorrow Orson

Rock Your Body Justin Timberlake

Ruby Kaiser Chiefs

Somebody Told Me The Killers

Somewhere Only We Know Keane

Take Me Out Franz Ferdinand

This Love Maroon 5

Town Called Malice The Jam

Valerie Amy Winehouse

You Had Me Joss Stone

Disco & Funk

Ain’t No Stopping Us Now McFadden & Whitehead

Car Wash Rose Royce

Celebration Kool In The Gang

Disco Inferno The Tramps

Get Down On It Kool & The Gang

Get Down Tonight KC & The Sunshine Band

I will Survive Gloria Gaynor

Im Coming Out Diana Ross

Le Freak Chic

Play That Funky Music Wild Cherries

Streetlife Crusaders

That’s The Way I Like It KC & The Sunshine Band

Upside Down Diana Ross

We Are Family Sister Sledge

Young Hearts Run Free Candi Station

Soul & Motown

Chain of Fools Aretha Franklin

Baby Love Diana Ross

Dancing In The Street Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

Gimmie Some Lovin Blues Brothers

Hold On Im Coming Blues Brothers

I Feel Good James Brown

In The Midnight Hour Commitments

Mustang Sally Commitments

No Where To Run Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

Reach Out ill Be There 4 Tops

Rescue Me Fontella Bass

Respect Aretha Franklin

Shake A Tail Feather Blues Brothers

Signed Sealed Delivered Stevie Wonder

Soul Man Blues Brothers

Superstition Stevie Wonder

Sweet Home Chicago Blues Brothers

Think Aretha Franklin

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher Jackie Wilson

Dinner Jazz

The Ensembles repertoire consists of well known 'standards' taken mainly from 'The Great American Songbook’. Composers such as Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Rogers & Hart and Irving Berlin.

An example of song list is below.

A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square

All blues

All of me

All the things you are

Angel eyes

Autumn leaves

Bewitched

Beautiful love

Black Orpheus

Blue bossa

Body and soul

Bye bye blackbird

Can’t get started

Cheek to cheek

Come fly with me

Desifanado

Don’t get around much anymore

Don’t worry about me

Drop me off in Harlem

Everything happens to me

Embraceable you

Exactly like you

Fly me to the moon

Foggy day

Gee baby ain’t I good to you

Georgia on my mind

Girl from impanima

Have you met Miss Jones

I got rhythm

I love you

I remember you

In a sentimental mood

It had to be you

I've never been in love before

Let there be love

Let’s fall in love

Like someone in love

Lover Man

Lullaby of Birdland

Misty

Moondance

My funny valentine

Night and day

On green dolphin street

One note samba

Our love is here to stay

So what

Softly as a morning sunrise

Someday my prince will come

Song for my farther

Stella by starlight

St. Thomas

Stormy Monday

Summertime

Takin' a chance on love

Take the A train

Take 5

Unforgettable

What is this thing called love

What’s new

You made me love you

You make me feel so young

And many more………….......

Testimonials

Charlotte & Mathew Wassall - Wedding

"Testimonials: “The band was superb and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Please pass on our thanks to the band members on our behalf” – wedding of Charlotte and Matthew Wassall"

Nicola & Paul Crayford - Wedding

"they were great and thoroughly lived up to their billing as being a top good time band. They were wonderfully professional yet also seemed to be enjoying themselves as much as the guests and we have heard nothing but praise from our friends and family for their performance…” – wedding of Nicola and Paul Crayford"

Mr M Woodward

"“… I write to thank you [VIP] for your performance on Saturday. You exceeded our expectations and really made our night. We had many complimentary comments from our guests about you and everyone certainly enjoyed themselves. Please pass on my regards to the other members of VIP.” – Mr M Woodward"