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About

On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: January 2026

Wedding music? Sorted!

We’re The New Retros, a Manchester-based wedding band and DJ service (but we travel everywhere!). Our focus is simple: playing great cover music that fits your day and keeps your guests dancing.

We’ve played hundreds of weddings, so we understand how the day flows and how important it is that everything runs smoothly. We’re easy to work with, adaptable, and used to handling last-minute changes — which means you can relax knowing your music is in safe hands and we’ll take care of whatever you need.

Every wedding we play is different, so we create a custom setlist for every event from our broad repertoire of dancefloor hits, from Tina Turner through to Taylor Swift. We take requests in advance and are always happy to learn songs for a first dance or ceremony. On the night, we read the room and adapt the set in real time to keep the dance floor full.

All of us are professionally trained musicians with years of live performance experience. We handle everything from setup and soundchecks to timings and transitions, so you don’t have to worry about the music side of your wedding at all.

Services Offered

We support you throughout the planning process, starting with an initial consultation to talk through your musical tastes, favourite artists, and how you’d like the day to flow. From there, we build a personalised playlist and live set that reflects you.

We offer flexible band sizes to suit different budgets and parts of the day, including:

  • Duos and trios for ceremonies and drinks receptions

  • A full evening band, ranging from 4 to 9 pieces, for a bigger live sound

  • Playlist DJ services (free with any evening band) or a full DJ setup with decks

  • A DJ & sax package, either as a relaxed alternative to a full band or as an add-on to keep the party going late

If you want a band that’s experienced, adaptable, and genuinely easy to work with — one that lets you relax and enjoy your day knowing the music is sorted — we’d love to be part of your wedding.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

We are a band of top-quality professional musicians who can make even your wildest dreams come true. We can guide you on all things music, or you can choose. Get in touch for a consultation today!

How far in advance should I contact you?

We do get quite busy, so get in touch as soon as possible!

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Other (Soul)

Type of musical group:

DJ
Band
Quartet

Size of group:

Small (2 - 3 musicians)
Medium (4 - 6 musicians)
Large (7 or more musicians)

Repertoire:

Pop rock, and soul party bangers from the 50s through to the 2020s. We curate a setlist based on who you are and what you like after thorough consultations. We'll learn any first dance song for FREE

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

Of course! We are all professionally trained musicians from top UK music schools, and we all have many years of experience in the function band space, so there's nothing we can't do!

What's your experience?

We are veterans of the manchester music scene with many decades of experience between us. We know how to get the party started and how to get every person in that room dancing - yes, even that Auntie

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, all of the UK, and even abroad if you can pay for us to get there! We have all played across the world and all over the UK

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, we tailor our final price according to your venue location and how long you want us there. We are always fair and transparent with our pricing and never charge more than is necessary

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

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

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

We offer at least 2 hours of live music split up across your night however you want. We also offer a playlist DJ in between the sets up until midnight for FREE

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

We will work with you and your wedding timeline to arrange load-in and set-up times, but usually 1hr 15mins is perfect for us

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?

Please book a consultation to discuss this, as it depends on the time. Extra hours earlier in the day will be cheaper than adding hours later into the early hours of the next morning

What are the forms of payment?

We take bank transfers and cash. We take a 10% deposit upon booking to secure your date

Served in

Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire

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Reviews for The New Retros Live Music

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Emma Sent on 26/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing musicians - would highly recommend!

I got married on 22nd June 2025 and choose the New Retros as our musicians for the day. From the start of the process, Niran was great to communicate with. He was receptive to my ideas and very quickly accommodated my wishes, as I sent Niran a Taylor Swift mashup of songs to learn and adapt for the acoustic duo, plus another band member on keyboards. He was very reassuring that given a bit of notice, his team can learn anything we wanted.

I also felt very comfortable leaving a lot of the details such as which songs to play during the drinks reception and the band sets to the New Retros. Every song got our guests involved, singing and dancing, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about how impressive they were. The singer particularly had such a good range of vocals and really adapted her voice to the songs played!

On top of that, the New Retros were very affordable for the services that they offered, and the pricing was very transparent, unlike a lot of vendors in the wedding industry.

I can’t thank Niran and the other members of the New Retros for contributing to our perfect day.
Connor
Connor Sent on 27/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The band of a lifetime

From the initial call to the day every single thing was amazing from the obscure request to the most generic I could ask them and they would do everything they could to make sure that was happening and I couldn’t ask for anything more.

I would recommend them to anybody who is looking for a band for their special day a birthday or even just an event these should be our first choice
Rosella
Rosella Sent on 16/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful band that made our night!

Niran was great at meeting with us and letting us know how everything would run, sharing song ideas etc. And making our first dance work.

We've had loads of compliments on the band- definitely would recommend!
Josh
Josh Sent on 15/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Niran and the band were amazing from start to finish. Always responsive in the months leading up to the wedding and on hand to offer any advice. The set list that they put together was awesome with a great mix of nostalgic and modern tunes. A highlight was the saxophone playing us into the marquee before the wedding breakfast. We had several guests say they were one of the best wedding bands they had ever seen! Would highly recommend.
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Lindsey Sent on 13/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic band

You will not be disappointed if you book the New Retro's. I can honestly say they were fantastic. They kept people on the dance floor all night. They played music for all ages, and nothing was too much trouble.
Tom
Tom Sent on 27/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our expectations were high, but this band knocked them out of the park!

We booked the 5 piece band with sax for our wedding and they were absolutely amazing from start to finish. Our first dance was perfect, exactly as we wanted it, then the rest of the sets were brilliant. The dance floor was packed for the entire duration of both sets, my guests won't stop talking about it. I simply can't recommend them enough!
Robyn
Robyn Sent on 18/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Pure Vibes

New Retros brought the vibes at our wedding day in May! The dance floor was packed out!

They were also super friendly to deal with, and helpful when we needed them to chat to the venue directly. You can't go wrong with these guys, highly recommend.
Georgia
Georgia Sent on 17/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The New Retros were incredible as our wedding band!

The New Retros were amazing, they kept the energy high and the dance floor filled. The communication before the wedding was great, they listened to our artist and song preferences to create a super set list, they adapted to our first dance song perfectly to match our choreographed dance and on the night were very friendly and approachable. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a fabulous time!
Francesca
Francesca Sent on 16/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would highly recommend this band!

The Century (also known as the new retros) were amazing! I would highly recommend this amazing band and would definitely book them again for other events!

We had a five piece at our wedding on the 3rd May and it was fabulous!

The bands song list was great and had the dance floor full! We opted for the band to play two sets of 60 minutes which was great and ideal for our evening celebration.

We had the best time and were really grateful to the band for ensuring our first dance song was played and then performing the father and daughter dance song live.

Thank you so much to The Century!
K
Kit Sent on 14/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding band - incredibly accommodating and kept the dance floor full!

We found Century / the New Retros through Function Central, and loved their style / tone through the preview tracks and the song list variety. Niran was very accommodating of our timings, with set up during the wedding breakfast so that it would disturb our second set of speeches. We had a pre call with Niran to talk through our music tastes and our first dance song which was great and really helpful.

On the day the main singer was sick but the alternate was fantastic and you wouldn’t have know anything different which was incredibly reassuring.
The band performed our first dance – Hold my George – George Ezra and it was beautiful! They also had all of the hits which kept the dance floor full and the party going. Special shout outs for Unwritten, Mr Brightside and Love Story which was just the best.

We’re so grateful to have had Century/the New Retros at our wedding and fully recommend them!
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band!

Amazing band! They catered for everything we asked and performed an amazing rendition of our first dance song! Cannot thank and recommend them enough!
Helena
Helena Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute dream band for a wedding

From the very, first contact, throughout the process until the end of the wedding- the bad were professional, friendly, helpful and so so talented. They were on hand to answer any questions we had at all. They went above and beyond and did an absolutely brilliant job. So many guests commented know how talented they were. Thank you so much!
Nathan
Nathan Sent on 23/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding band! From start to finish, they were absolutely incredible—setting the perfect mood during the dinner and then turning the dance floor into a full-blown party. Their energy was contagious, their talent undeniable, and they had everyone from grandparents to our youngest guests on their feet all night long. The setlist was perfectly curated. If you’re looking for a band that will truly elevate your wedding, look no further. Highly recommended!
Chloe
Thomas Sent on 22/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The acoustic duo were fantastic.

We booked The New Retros acoustic duo for our wedding in January, and we couldn't be happier of the service they provided. We weren't getting married in a church but still wanted to have music incorporated into our wedding and from singing Sigrid to Paramore they were amazing. Niran's partner had just had a baby and despite all the chaos that that brings, he was organised, flexible and professional. Adee's voice is beautiful and provided the perfect atmosphere for our ceremony and drinks reception - Thank you so much!
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Lily Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We booked the New Retros for our wedding and highly recommend them. The communication leading up to the wedding was excellent - which really helped to have one less thing to worry about!
Their performance on the day kept everyone on the dance floor - young and old! We had many comments from the guests about just how good the band were and what a great atmosphere they created. We couldn't have asked for a better time and would thoroughly recommend booking them!
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Meet the team

Niran Mistry
Niran Mistry
Bassist/ Guitarist/ Bandleader

I've been a full time musician since I was 18, playing 1000s of gigs with various acts across theatres, bars, clubs, wedding venues and cruise ships.

I started The New Retros band back in 2022 and brought together some of the finest musicians that I had been playing with for a long time, and now it is my main passion in my musical career.

Having gotten married myself in 2023, I take great pleasure in helping provide other couples with the same amazing experience I had on my wedding day.

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