June Events Round Up

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News
26/06/2019

We’ve provided some fantastic music entertainment for corporate events, weddings and parties over the last few months. Grab a cuppa, put on some music (why not check out our latest playlist HERE), and have a read of our June events round up!

We provided a Mariachi band for one of Soho House’s gorgeous members’ clubs, High Road House, in Chiswick. Guests enjoyed lively Mexican music and Margaritas!

SG’s most sought after band, the Briggs Street Players, performed live at the new Tottenham stadium, for the Champions League Quarter Final match between Spurs and Manchester City.

There was live Blues from SG act, Sly Fox Express, at The Big Smoke in Leicester Square. The Big Smoke regularly hosts live music events and serves up grilled fare aplenty!

June Events Round Up - Havana Kings — Photo by Lori Loves

The coolest Cuban band in town, Havana Kings, performed for communication strategy advisors, Hawthorn, at their annual Summer party.

Havana Kings are a Cuban Salsa band, and are the perfect addition to a summer garden party, or any event where you want a lively and fun ambience! They’re available from a duo right up to a full 9-piece orchestra. They’ve performed at The Royal Albert Hall, The National Theatre, The 606 Club and at countless weddings and private parties.

For enquiries and bookings click HERE.

June Events Round Up - Weddings — Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

We’ve provided music entertainment for several wedding parties over the past few months. Highlights include; The Briggs Street Players performing at a wedding at Gloucestershire venue, Elmore Court; DJ Callum entertaining wedding guests at Sandhurst Military Academy; and DJ Zulu provided the musical backdrop for a wedding at the Oyster Shed. Several of our acts have also been performing for wedding parties at Richmond favourite, Bingham Riverhouse .

For all wedding enquiries and bookings click HERE.

WHAT WE’RE UP TO | FEBRUARY

News
09/02/2018

BRIDEBOOK WEDDING AWARDS 2018
Thank you to all our fantastic clients for our rave reviews – out of hundreds of participants, we have won the Silver Bridebook Wedding Awards 2018 Badge of Excellence !!

“Badges go out to those who received the most reviews and testimonials from their community of couples”

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VALENTINES DAY
For all you lovebirds, this Valentine’s Day SG singer, Louise Golbey, will be performing a little ‘Valentines Jazz’ at the Park Lane Marriott Hotel, free to all drinkers and diners from 6.00 – 9.00 pm.
Not yet made any plans for date night? Book your table now!

You can also be serenaded by SG artists at Sketch and Corinthia London’s Bassoon Bar.

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WEDDINGS AT THE BINGHAM

This month we have an exciting number of weddings taking place at The Bingham featuring performances from artists such as ESQ, Adam Harris, the Briggs Street Players and DJ Zulu.

“ESQ strings and Dream Big jazz Band were absolutely amazing and exceeded all expectations!”
Alicia and Nick, Bride & Groom

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LIVE MUSIC AT THE NED

Performances by James Sayer (4.00 – 4.45 + 5.00 – 5.45) and
The Briggs Street Players (9.00 – 10.00 + 11.00 – 12.00)

New live artist photos by Lori Loves!

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WHAT WE’RE UP TO | JANUARY 2018

News
09/01/2018

WEDDING FAIR AT THE BINGHAM

We were delighted to attend this years wedding fair at The Bingham hotel.
With lots of weddings already upcoming, it was great to meet so many happy couples and share a little taster of the SG experience.

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MID-WEEK VIP’S
DJ Matt Grierson sparked a little ‘hump-day’ dance party one week at ALOFT London Excel for a VIP sales event with Marriott hotels.

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“BECAUSE WE CAN CAN CAN”
Step back Santa! There was nothing Christmassy about this staff party!
Artist DJ Zulu played an eclectic mix of Electro-Swing and Commercial party music at a Moulin Rouge themed Christmas party for well-deserved staff at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, in the decadent Hansom Lounge.

“The DJ was great and loved by all, we had a really good night and received great feedback from all the team”.

photography by: Mark Bothwell

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ESPA LIFE AT CORINTHIA
Earlier this month artist Libby Shone had the pleasure of performing at one of the UK’s number one spa destinations!
Libby played an upbeat and lively set for private members and workers of the ESPA Life Spa, Gym and Salon, in one of our regular SG residences; Corinthia London’s Bassoon Bar.

“It was great. We know and love the singer already, hence we requested her! Members loved the music and enjoyed the party as well”.

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EAST INDIA CLUB
Christmas may feel forever ago for most people, but for the staff at East India Club, Mayfair, it’s been extended and we couldn’t be happier about it!
After all, what better way to kick the January “back-to-work blues,” than with a party!
Featuring DJ James in The Smoking Room with a mixing table.

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LIVE MUSIC AT THE NED
We are thrilled to announce that you can now catch an SG artist performing every week at popular London venue, The Ned!
This evening we have SG duo Frida performing Live for all drinkers and diners from 9 pm.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hoping you all had wonderfully relaxing Christmases and feeling refreshed and ready for all that lay ahead in 2018.
2017 was such a great year for us in many ways, and we are very grateful to all our fantastic clients for making it so.

Music for Weddings | August Round Up

Music for Weddings
31/08/2017

It’s been another busy month for wedding entertainment! Here are a few of our August highlights.

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THE GROVE
Solo guitarist, Mark, & SG band, Replay, entertained wedding guests at 5* Hotel, The Grove in Watford.

“I couldn’t recommend these guys enough – fantastic! The team were able to discuss our general needs and then provide helpful guidance and options for us to come to a final decision.”
Sarah Watts, Bride

To make an enquiry, or to book Mark or Replay for your wedding or event, click HERE.

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WOTTON HOUSE
Flamenco guitarist, Andres, performed at a wedding at beautiful Watford venue, Wotton House.

“All our guests have commented on how beautiful the music was and one guest asked Andres to serenade her baby to sleep each night. We were so pleased with both Andres and your services. We will most definitely recommend sound generation and Andres.”

Melissa & James Sutcliffe, Bride & Groom

To make an enquiry, or to book Andres for your wedding or event, click HERE.

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ASHRIDGE HOUSE
SG harpist, Cecilia, provided the musical backdrop at a wedding at the stunning wedding venue, Ashridge House. Ashridge House is a beautiful country estate and stately home set in National Trust woodland, in Hertfordshire. Cecilia performed during the ceremony and drinks reception.

To make an enquiry, or to book Cecilia for your wedding or event, click HERE.

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DENBIES WINE ESTATE
Soul band, the Briggs Street Players, entertained wedding guests at England’s largest vineyard, Denbies Wine Estate, in Surrey.

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“We couldn’t have asked for more, your band were superb and made our wedding an event to remember with our friends and family. We had so many lovely comments raving about ‘The band’. It just wouldn’t have been the same without your contribution. Thank you so much, I hope one day we have reason to book you again.”
James Groom

Briggs Street Players are available from a 4-piece band, through to an 8-piece band including Saxophone, Trumpet, and Female Vocalist. To make an enquiry or to book BSP, click HERE.

Music for Weddings | July Round Up

Music for Weddings
28/07/2017

July was one of our busiest months to date, for weddings. Here are just a few of our highlights…

TAPNELL FARM
We worked on a very special wedding on the Isle Of Wight. The couple were big Coltrane/Davis fans and the afternoon drinks reception featured a flawless performance from jazz saxophonist, Vasilis Xenopoulos, whose band featured Matt Winch, Julian Bury, Matt Home, and Rob Barron. After dinner, the Briggs Street Players 7-piece soul band took the stage and the party truly began. Incredible vocals from Daniel and Libby. The party continued well into the night with a DJ set from Chester’s Derek Kaye.

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HEDSOR HOUSE

“An absolutely amazing place!”
Johnny Depp

We worked with award-winning venue Hedsor House, on a wedding which again, featured SG’s, Briggs Street Players, as well as vocalist, Ella Marie. Hedsor House is a stunning Georgian Mansion set in Buckinghamshire. As well as being a fabulous events venue, it’s also well known as a filming set which has hosted high profile actors including Johnny Depp, Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman and Ricky Gervais.

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RICHMOND HILL HOTEL & THE BINGHAM

We worked with two Richmond wedding venues this month; The Bingham (one of our faves!), and Richmond Hill Hotel. Adam Harris performed an acoustic set at Richmond Hill, before SG’s, DJ Callum took over. At The Bingham, Briggs Street Players, Laura, DJ Zulu, and nu-jazz/soul vocalist, Louise, all entertained guests.

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MATARA CENTRE

The Matara Centre is a Grade II listed Regency home set in Gloucestershire. Truly unique, it is set in 28 acres, with 11 formal gardens, a labyrinth, woodland paths and small lakes and fields! SG’s Nouveau Boheme performed at a wedding there, you can see a sneaky clip HERE.

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HEYTHROP PARK

Soulful vocalist, Ella Marie, performed to a 500-strong wedding party at luxury Oxfordshire venue, Heythrop House. Ella is an incredible vocalist who has performed on UK tours with the likes of Leona Lewis and Lily Allen. Ella is one of the most versatile vocalists around, performing Jazz, Blues, Soul and Pop.

Music for Weddings | Ardington House

Music for Weddings
28/06/2017

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Earlier this month, SG band, Briggs Street Players performed at a wedding at Oxfordshire venue, Ardington House. They performed as a seven piece, which included saxophone and trumpet.

SG are thrilled to now be one of Ardington House’s recommended suppliers! We’re really looking forward to working with wedding couples on music entertainment for their big day.

Ardington House is a Georgian Manor set in beautiful gardens, which includes its own river and island! It’s a stunning location for weddings, events and even filming! There have been several famous guests over the years.

If you’re looking for wedding music for your wedding day, get in touch! Click HERE to contact us. We can provide string quartets, jazz bands, DJ’s, party bands, solo musicians and plenty more! We can also provide lighting and audio equipment, if required.

Ardington House is a wedding venue set in Oxfordshire. If you’re interested in finding out more just click HERE.

Music for Weddings | Syon Park

Music for Weddings
28/06/2017

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Syon Park is a stunning house and 200-acre park set in leafy Isleworth, West London. Steeped in history, Syon is an incredible wedding venue and events space, which also houses a garden centre and cafe.

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Last weekend we were delighted to be providing all the music entertainment for a lovely couple tying the knot here at Syon Park.
It was a part-Jewish wedding with both a religious and civil ceremony.

We had our Gypsy Jazz act, Nouveau Boheme Quartet, playing during the ceremony and performing a mixture Parisian and Gypsy jazz (as well as some Beatles songs as requested by the couple!)

Followed by DJ Callum in the evening, playing a mix of traditional Israeli, dance, funk, soul and Motown music!

Syon Park is a gorgeous wedding venue set in West London. If you’re interested in finding out more just click HERE.

Music for Weddings | Smashing The Glass feature; A Jewish Wedding

Music for Weddings
07/03/2017

Music for Weddings.

SG were delighted to be feature on Smashing The Glass recently – a fantastic resource for couples planning a Jewish wedding!

photography by: SE3 Productions

Smashing The Glass was founded by Karen Cinnamon, and is recognised as one of the UK’s leading wedding blogs, and specialises in cool, creative Jewish weddings.
We had the pleasure of working with – now newlyweds – Amy and Adam on their Jewish wedding, which featured SG band, Dukebox City.
You can read all about their colourful wedding on STG HERE!

YOUR JEWISH WEDDING

If you’re planning a Jewish wedding, we would love to hear from you! We believe that the music entertainment is one of the most important elements of your wedding day. It’s an opportunity to select songs and music that are really personal to you both, and getting the music right is essential to setting the right mood. The music is the soundtrack to your wedding day, and is high on the list of what your guests will be talking about afterwards.

Band for a Jewish wedding Briggs Street Players.

Whether you’re looking for cool, contemporary music on your wedding day, or traditional Israeli music (or both!), we can help. All our acts are selected for their outstanding ability, reliability and professionalism so you can be sure of getting the best in the business.

Band for a Jewish wedding Soul Essentials

Some acts can provide traditional Israeli music, including bands, Dukebox City and Soul Essentials, but we also provide harpists, string quartets, jazz trios, acoustic duos, DJ’s and more.

Cecilia

To get in touch with us to discuss your requirements please click HERE!

A ROUND UP | BRIDES THE SHOW 2016

News
01/11/2016

We had a fantastic time at Brides The Show this year! It was great to meet lots of wedding couples and chat through their ideas for music entertainment on their big day. We also met some fab exhibitors, including our super lovely neighbour, and amazing photographer, Faye Cornhill.

Some of our acts also performed over the weekend, take a look at a small collection of images below! …

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