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On Hitched.co.uk since 2024
Last update: January 2025
Say hello to HARD TO HANDLE, one of the most insanely talented, energetic and professional live bands performing at wedding receptions today. With over 1000 weddings performed, you can rely on HARD TO HANDLE BAND to create an unforgettable nights' entertainment to keep your dance floor full. With a HUGE multi-genre playlist running to over 350 songs (and still growing), we play classic and contemporary anthems including rock, pop, indie bangers and lots more in a high energy festival style with sets curated to your own personal tastes. We'll learn and play your favourite songs (including your first dance) AND we provide a live DJ as standard with every Hitched booking free of charge!
Lots of reviews here: https://hardtohandleband.co.uk/reviews/
We're perfect for small to midsized wedding receptions and with our compact set up we are especially suited to venues where space is at a premium. HARD TO HANDLE are one of the go-to bands for national entertainment agencies but you can hire us via the wonderful folk at Hitched with none of those pesky additional charges. The full HARD TO HANDLE service includes:
- professional three piece live function band with a big sound
- 2 hours of killer live band music spread throughout the night
- live DJ performing sets to keep the dance floor full (not a Spotify playlist!)
- top of the range sound system
- impressive stage and room lighting
- compact set up leaves plenty of room for your guests to dance
- choose music from our massive 350 song playlist or ask us to learn your favourite songs
- 100% live band music - no cheesy backing tracks
- contract for stress-free booking
- fully insured
- no fuel or accommodation charges
- no hidden agency fees
- non-stop music, all night!
"We've had the best day of our lives - HARD TO HANDLE have been incredible!" Ciara and Simon
So what are you waiting for? Watch our videos, find your favourite songs in our playlist, dance around your kitchen, get in touch! Complete the Hitched enquiry form or use the contact details below. We look forward to hearing from you.
www.hardtohandleband.co.uk
Tel: 0796 433 5657
E: info@hardtohandleband.co.uk
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Served in
Bristol, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire
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Reviews for Hard to Handle Wedding Band
Unforgettable Energy and Incredible Talent – The Perfect Wedding Band!
We first discovered them after checking out a lot of bands (both on and off the recommended suppliers list from our venue), but Hard to Handle stood out instantly. Their video reviews were not only brilliant and hilarious (seriously, check them out. Best. Reviews. Ever), but the same vibrant personalities came through on the day. They kept the party alive from start to finish!
One of the highlights was their incredibly extensive music collection. We had the freedom to choose all the songs we wanted for their two live sets and it was amazing to create a playlist that felt so personal to us. As an added bonus, their service included a DJ, so we could even request the playlist for when the band wasn’t playing.
When it came to the live performances, they didn't disappoint. The energy they brought to the dance floor were unmatched and they had all our guests dancing the night away. It’s rare to find a band that can engage a crowd so effortlessly, but these guys nailed it.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them (or hire them again ourselves!). If you’re looking for a band with talent, personality, and the ability to make your wedding unforgettable, then look no further!
Thanks so much for being a part or our special day!
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We'll let you into a secret: if you're looking to hire a band for your wedding reception, don't see them play in public. Why? Because bands who play at pubs and clubs are usually part time amateur bands who are not as committed to providing brides and grooms with a great nights' entertainment as professional bands.
HARD TO HANDLE perform solely at private functions - over 200 per year. This means that we are so trusted by brides and grooms that we don't need to fill out our diary performing on the pub circuit. So when a band says they play in public, it means that they're not a professional band. If you want a stress-free wedding experience, it's something to think about, isn't it!
Here's another secret for you: we've put together a useful set of FAQs on how to hire the perfect wedding band.
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