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Get ready to burn the dance floor for your first dance and your wedding reception party! Soultanas are a nine-piece wedding band who will make your wedding day an event to remember for ever. Book them and you will be offered an impeccable service and an outstanding live performance with which to dance the night away.

Services offered

The band plays soul and funk from 1960s Motown and Atlantic classics to present day chart-busters. Soultanas additionally have a fabulous and comprehensive lighting rig to provide the fantastic party ambience, they can channel your own DJ playlist through their sound system when they are not performing and will learn and play your choice of first dance.

In addition, the band has £5M public liability insurance and PAT certification for all electrical equipment which is a must for most up-market wedding venues.

Areas covered

Based in Guildford, Surrey, Soultanas can cater for weddings and all sorts of special events being held in London and the South East of England, with further locations and venues subject to negotiation.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Dance music

What is included in the wedding package?

2 × 50 minutes sets of lovely LIVE music (with more if required). Your choice of first dance. Mics and PA for speeches (subject to timings) and DJ sets from your playlist. LED lighting for band area

How far in advance should I contact you?

9-18 months before your wedding would be ideal, probably just after you've booked your venue and catering. Short notice hire is always worth trying and come and hear us rehearse first before deciding

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Jazz
Rock
Ethnic
Latest hits
Pop
Other (It's in the name really! Soul, funk and classic covers from the 1960s to the present day performed by a professional line-up with an authentic sound)

Type of musical group:

Band

Size of group:

Large (7 or more musicians)

Repertoire:

Our repertoire includes many soul classics as well as current hits. We constantly add material to keep our sets lively and fresh. Do come and hear us rehearse entirely free and without any obligation

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Certainly. Soultanas enjoys making your special day extra special by learning your chosen number as a first dance

What's your experience?

Soultanas has been playing wedding parties throughout the South East since 2008 but, individually, its members have many years of performing experience

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes, a normal domestic electricity supply at the performance area

Can you travel?

Yes, london and the South East -further afield by negotiation

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, this will depend on the distance to be covered

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

Standard package comprises two 50 minute sets. A third set or longer sets are negotiable

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

Forty minutes. Soultanas are adept at fitting in with venues and caterers to ensure that everything works smoothly

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

We are happy to fit in with your specific requirements and can accommodate with longer performances, longer journeys and early set-up times

What are the forms of payment?

One third non-refundable with the booking and the remainder on the day prior to the performance
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Maddie R. Sent on 27/10/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
The band kept the dance floor full from first track until the last at our wedding. Thank you guys. They played a mixture of swinging oldies and modern dance numbers to suit all tastes. They fitted their sets around the itinerary perfectly.
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Felicity P. Sent on 24/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Everything that you want in a wedding band. Amazingly talented, awesome party starters and a joy to work with. Our guests couldn't stop commenting on how brilliant they were. I would highly recommend booking them!
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Theresa L. Sent on 23/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Just a note to say how much your music was enjoyed by all at our wdding at Loseley on 6th August. Not only on the day, but afterwards by letter many people expressed their appreciation for such delightful music. People were able to dance or sit at tables and actually talk as the music wasn't too loud. The younger generation commented on it too! The singers were superb.so thank you very much for making the evening such an enjoyable one for all. With kindest regards, Theresa
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Jennifer P. Sent on 31/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I'm so pleased we chose the Soultanas for our wedding in June 2015 - the band were absolutely brilliant. From our first contact in February 2014, through to our wedding day in June 2015, Laurence from the band was fantastic. He has been very professional, accommodating and understanding.

The Soultanas are all fantastic musicians and singers, and played the perfect wedding music to dance to, including a couple of requests. Big thanks to Lauren as well for letting me take over and sing on a couple! Our wedding guests thoroughly enjoyed it and many told us afterwards they were the best wedding band they'd seen. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Dan W. Sent on 13/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent in every way. They were flexible, friendly and accommodating from the outset regarding our requests. They saved the day as the wedding venue's sound system malfunctioned and the band were very accommodating in helping out. Their sets were perfectly judged both in terms of length and song choice - people were dancing all night long and wouldn't let them go at the end. Many of our guests commented on the band as one of the best wedding bands they'd heard in a while, and I know that some friends are looking to book the band for their own events.
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John Sent on 26/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Soultanas were an absolute hit with us and all of our guests. The sound was incredibly authentic and they brought a fun, energetic and soulful atmosphere that helped make our wedding day truly memorable. The guys were relaxed, friendly and very happy to go with the flow. Their set list was perfect as it got guests of all ages dancing, all night! We couldn't recommend them enough.
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Jenny C. Sent on 22/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We booked the Soultanas to play our wedding in May 2014. We could not recommend them highly enough. Music is our shared interest and we love to dance and party with our friends so there was a lot of pressure for us when getting the music right. All our guests, from granddads and uncles to nieces, were dancing the night away.

Soul and funk music is a genre we love and accessible for almost everybody. On our request The Soutanas learnt our favourite song for our first dance: "Thinking of You" by Sister Sledge. Our first dance was one of our favourite parts of the day. Prior to the wedding day they sent us their set list which helped us plan for the DJ that followed, they were also really receptive for sharing preferences for songs to play.

On the day you wouldn't have known they were there setting up. They were so professional, liaising directly with the venue and did not bother us at all on the day. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special, we hoped you enjoyed playing as much as we enjoyed listening. We wish we could go back and do it all again!
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