Dance Away
CAMBRIDGESHIRE BASED WEDDING BAND, PERFORMING THROWBACK POP, DISCO DIVA HITS, DANCE ANTHEMS AND SOUL CLASSICS FOR THE COOLEST PARTIES.
Say hi to Dance Away, they are pop diva specialists delivering an energetic performance filled with soul and party classics.
As their name suggests this is the band to pick if you want a heaving dance-floor and glammed up party.
Line-Up
A 5-piece a band with Female Vocals, Guitars, Keyboard, Saxophone, Bass & Drums
These guys are not about the obvious cheesy wedding songs, they work hard behind the scenes to rearrange and remix all the songs they perform to ensure the entire 3-hour performance is unique to Dance Away.
Soulful vocals, saxxy fun and an original setlist that includes dance athem mash ups… this is a band your guests will leave your wedding talking about for years to come.
"Dance Away preformed at our wedding, what can i say except WOW!!!
Everyone has been raving to us about how good they were.
It was so nice to find a band that their set that they performed wasnt just the standard wedding songs, which made it feel really unique, the dance medley and spice girls medley was AWESOME!!
Totally recommend!!!"
Dance Away | SHUT UP AND DANCE WITH ME
Dance Away Live events
Dance Away | Pop diva playlist
We hired Dance Away to perform at our wedding in June and they were absolutely amazing!
They were able to accommodate the venue’s strict sound restrictions and performed a lovely unplugged acoustic session during the pre reception which really added to the atmosphere.
Then during the evening they quickly got everyone up and dancing all night!
The entire band sounded amazing, and the lead singers voice was beautiful.
We couldn’t recommend them more highly!
Sample Repertoire
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
We Found Love – Rihanna
Levitating – Dua Lipa
Last Friday Night (TGIF) – Katy Perry
Hey Ya! – Outkast
I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake
Club Dance Medley
A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
Chelsea Dagger – Fratellis
Believe – Cher
Just Dance – Lady Gaga
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Dancing In The Moonlight – Toploader
So What – P!nk
All Star – Smashmouth
Rappers Delight – Sugarhill Gang
Love Story – Taylor Swift
Man! I Feel Like A Woman – Shania Twain
Move Your Feet – Junior Senior
Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Girls Just Want To Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
Dancing In The Dark – Bruce Springsteen
Good As Hell – Lizzo
Cake By The Ocean – DNCE
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Le Freak – Chic
Bad Guy – Billie Eilish
UK Garage Medley
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Does Your Mother Know – ABBA
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Earth
Mr Brightside – The Killers
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Murder On The Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis Bextor
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
I’m So Excited – Pointer Sisters
You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
Be The One – Dua Lipa
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
That’s The Way (I Like It) – KC & The Sunshine Band
Black Magic – Little Mix
What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
Spice Girls Medley
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
Sk8er Boi – Avril Lavigne
Rock DJ – Robbie Williams
I Believe In A Thing Called Love – The Darkness
Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus
Seven Nation Army – White Stripes
Good Times – Chic
Filthy/Gorgeous – Scissor Sisters
an example Evening
17:30
The band arrive to set up and soundcheck
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19:00
DJ playlist
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19:30
Cake cutting
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19:45
First Dance (Performed live by the band)
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20:00
First live music set (90 minutes)
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21:30
Band break | DJ playlist to keep the dance floor warm!
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22:30
Second live music set (90 minutes)
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12:00
Carriages
Our musicians' venue experience includes
- The Granary Estates
- Bassmead Manor Barns
- The Willow Tree Bourn
- The Cambridge Tent Company
- Rectory Farm
- Jesus College
- Madingley Hall
- Swynford Manor
- Parkland Quendon Hotel
- Sopwell House
Further performance experience includes
- The Secret Garden Party
- Boardmasters Festival
- Radio 1 Big Weekend
- Home Farm Fest
- The Junction Cambridge
- The Stables Milton Keynes
- Birdland Hamburg
- Knust Hamburg
- Center Parcs (Woburn and Elveden)
- Jesus College Cambridge
- Girton College Cambridge
Package & Price
In our experience, 2 hours of live music is never enough! So you always get 3 hours of live music with us!
Signature Package
- 3 hours of live music
- Learning one new song request
- A curated DJ playlist for during the band breaks
- Full PA system
- Full stage and dance floor lighting
- Flexible timings to suit your day
- The option to see the band play before you book
- The chance to review the band setlist and veto any songs you don’t like!
Investment £1560
Includes all of the above, plus;
- Dedicated rehearsal hours for the musicians to learn your first dance song and make any small alterations to the set list.
- Time on the day of your wedding – equipment preparation, time at your venue (6 hours on average) and pack down time.
- Insurance and PAT testing of the equipment.
- 10+ years of professional instrumental training and performance experience!
- Travel expenses included within 25 miles of Cambridge (standard fuel expenses apply to further)
Want to add more music to your day?
Pop Ceilidh
1 hour of pop ceilidh + 2 hours of signature party band peformance! modern pop songs in the traditional ceilidh style.
+ £287
Semi-Acoustic
1 hour of semi-acoustic music, perfect to accompany your wedding ceremony or afternoon drinks reception.
+ £425
Club Sax
1 hour of upbeat sax improvisation over iconic house music, bringing a unique beach club feel to your celebration
+ £225
Or
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It was a real pleasure dealing with Heloise and Bespoke Party Bands for a recent village Barn Dance.
Dance Away were a real crowd pleaser, had a huge range of songs which appealed to all ages and the ceilidh dance section went down a storm!
Thank you so much - they were fabulous and made the night!
FAQ
We totally get it, Covid has meant having to consider every possibility!
When you book our bands you pay a non-refundable booking fee. This fee allows us to reserve your date and start preparing the logistics ahead of your big day.
If you have to move your wedding date we will not charge you any extra, and as long as we are available for your new date we will book it in!
If you have to cancel your wedding or move it to a date when we do not have availability, we do not charge any additional cancellation fees.
Our signature package is designed to provide you with the perfect amount of live music for an amazing party.
However, you may want a completely bespoke service for your event.
For example, afternoon music, longer set times, an early start, a late finish or learning additional songs to name but a few options!
If you would prefer a bespoke booking, please get in touch and we will be very happy to discuss your requirements.
Absolutely! let me know if you want to pop into the studio or have a chat on the phone to discuss your live music needs.
Of course we do! We always learn one new song for you (first dance or not).
For further song requests that are not already in our repertoire, there may be a charge of £40 per song.
This is to cover some of the time needed for our musicians to create a suitable arrangement, learn the song and rehearse it as a band.
The best thing is to dicuss it with us and we’ll let you know if its something we can do.
For other events we are happy to learn one new song for your party.
Yes! The musicians you book will be the musicians who perform, except in unforeseen circumstances such as illness in which case another member of our team of musicians will fill the gap.
What we are not is a huge faceless agency that sends a random group musicans to perform.
We have quality of musicians and bands over quantity.
Intervals between live sets are a minimum of 20 minutes to allow our musicians and your guests to re-energise and rehydrate before the next performance.
Intervals can be extended to fit with your schedule, please discuss this option with us before the event.
We understand that events do not always run to time, if this happens on your day our musicians will do their best to accommodate you.
Of course!
Please let us know in advance so we can arrange PA set up to suit your schedule for speeches.
Yes, of course!
You can provide a complete playlist, or you can tell us what type of music you enjoy and we curate the DJ playlist around your musical taste. Or you can just leave it 100% to us!
We have a tight and well-rehearsed set up so that our bands can sound check and be ready to play with minimal fuss.
Our full party bands normally need 90 minutes to unload, set up and soundcheck.
Yes please.
The band will need access to water throughout the afternoon and/or evening.
Please let us know if this is something your event cannot accommodate.
You do not need to provide food!
Certainly not! We love love and we love being a part of a wedding day.
But we also provide live music for birthday parties, festive parties, charity fundraisers, corporate events, awards dinners, formal gatherings, garden parties, drinks receptions and beyond!
Our musicians have played at all sorts of events including major UK music festivals, Cambridge May Balls and with international touring artists.
A variety of professional performance experience is what makes our musicians so good!
A stage is always a bonus, but we can perform just as well without one.
Please discuss stage sizing with us before your event to make sure we can all fit!
Yes, all of our equipment is PAT tested and insured.
We have public liability insurance worth £10,000,000.
Once we have discussed your requirements and you are ready to book just drop us an email.
We will then send you the contract and deposit details to secure your date.
Ideally yes. Our musicians will need a private area to change, wait between sets and store their personal belongings.
Most venues will have a spare room with access to electrical sockets and seating, which is perfect for the band to use.
Please note that toilets or tents are not suitable changing and storage areas, BUT the band can usually cope with prior warning!
Please let us know if this is going to be the case before the date.
Yes, nothing kills a good time quicker than silence!
All of our packages include a DJ service which can be used before, between and after live sets.
Whenever you ask us to!
Normally we would arrive an hour and half before a full band performance to load in equipment and sound check.
We are happy to discuss your personal requirements should you need us to arrive earlier.
Sure thing! We totally get it, you want to hear the band play live before you book.
Luckily we have a studio in Cambridge just for that. If you want to meet the band before taking the next step just let us know.
Alternatively you can always pop into the studio after booking the band, for a chat and taster before your big day!
Whenever you want! Before your event we will discuss all of the package options and the best timings for your schedule.
We need a minimum of 2 separate 13 amp sockets.
If you need to specify further details, please advise that our PA system and lighting use approximately 2.5kw and a single 16amp power supply is not sufficient.
We are happy to liaise directly with your venue or your planner about power requirements if you prefer.
Yes, we provide all necessary sound, lighting and PA equipment.
We don’t like seeing a stage full of mismatched speakers and cables, so we have crafted our setup to be compact, stylish and unobtrusive.
Many venues are required to comply with particular restrictions with regards to sound levels.
We are certainly able to perform within reasonable volume limits, and this is something we consciously rehearse.
We do ask that you inform us that a sound limiter is fitted at the time of booking – please check with your venue if this is the case.
Contact us
Feel free to contact us directly for a personalised quote!
