Business Details
15 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding & Event Band in Hampshire & Dorset
Founded in 2011 by musician Baz Edmondson, The Benedicts have established themselves as one of the UK's leading professional 4-piece wedding and event bands. With over a decade of experience and thousands of performances globally, we specialise in delivering high-energy live entertainment tailored to weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our repertoire spans 200+ songs across genres, from rock and pop to funk and soul, ensuring every audience remains engaged throughout the night. As an award-winning act, we pride ourselves on meticulous preparation, adaptability, and collaboration with prestigious entertainment agencies to guarantee flawless execution.Our team consists of full-time musicians who rehearse weekly, maintaining exceptional performance standards while offering bespoke packages that include professional sound engineering, custom lighting displays, and DJ services. We hold public liability insurance up to 10,000,000 and ensure all equipment undergoes annual PAT testing, providing clients with complete peace of mind.
Services
Wedding band
Corporate event
Halloween party
Christmas party
New Year's Eve
Acoustic duo
DJ service
Custom playlist
Speech microphone
Live song request
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer a decade of professional experience in wedding and event entertainment.
- Our team provides fully bespoke entertainment packages tailored to your event needs.
- We hold 10,000,000 public liability insurance and use PAT-certified equipment.
- Our 200+ song repertoire allows complete customisation of your event's music selection.
- We guarantee direct communication with the band, with no agency commissions or hidden fees.
Associations and certifications
- Public Liability Insurance (PLI)
What people say
Fantastic repertoire
Super talented
Amazing night
Best band
Unforgettable entertainment
Services
Wedding band
Our wedding band specialises in creating unforgettable live music experiences for couples across the UK and internationally. With a 200+ song repertoire spanning multiple genres, we work closely with couples to customise setlists that reflect their musical preferences. Our services include professional sound engineering, stage lighting, and optional acoustic performances during wedding breakfasts or receptions.
Corporate event
We provide tailored live entertainment solutions for corporate events, from conferences to product launches. Our versatile repertoire adapts to different audience demographics while maintaining high-energy performances that keep guests engaged. Optional extras include early setup, late finishes, and customised DJ playlists that align with event themes or branding requirements.
Halloween party
Our Halloween party package combines spooky-themed costumes with specially curated music selections to create an immersive atmosphere. The performance includes classic Halloween tracks alongside our standard repertoire, complemented by atmospheric stage decorations like skull motifs and laser lighting effects to enhance the event's ambience.
Christmas party
We offer festive-themed entertainment packages featuring seasonal classics alongside contemporary hits. Our Christmas performances incorporate appropriate decorations and lighting effects while maintaining flexibility to accommodate specific song requests. The service caters to both private celebrations and corporate holiday events across the UK.
New Year's Eve
Our New Year's Eve performances feature extended sets with countdown sequences and midnight celebrations. The repertoire combines contemporary chart hits with nostalgic favourites to appeal to diverse age groups. Optional late-night extensions ensure entertainment continues until the early hours of the new year.
People
Baz Edmondson
Founder
Baz founded The Benedicts in 2011 after establishing himself in the music industry through performances with notable artists and appearances on major television shows. His leadership ensures consistent quality across all performances while maintaining direct communication with clients throughout the booking process.
Questions
How do I check The Benedicts' availability for my event?
You can check availability through our online calendar or contact us directly via phone or email with your preferred date and location.
Can I customise the band's performance setlist?
Yes, clients can select specific songs from our 200+ repertoire for both live performances and DJ sets to match their event's theme and audience preferences.
What areas do The Benedicts cover for events?
We operate throughout Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, Wiltshire, Somerset, across the UK, and internationally for weddings and special events.
Are public liability insurance and equipment certifications available?
Yes, we hold £10,000,000 public liability insurance and all electrical equipment undergoes annual PAT testing for client safety.
Can the band accommodate special song requests?
We can learn and perform one special song request per booking, ideal for first dances or significant event moments.
What equipment does The Benedicts provide for events?
Our standard package includes professional sound systems, stage lighting, DJ equipment, and optional microphones for speeches or announcements.
Reviews (6)
Hannah Barker
Dec 14, 2021
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Baz and the band were amazing for our wedding! Their set list is so broad you can create the perfect set list for any event, and our dancefloor was full for the whole evening. We had the acoustic set during the afternoon outside and it was excellent, their acoustic versions of "non-guitar" hits are awesome. Thank you for helping make our day so special.
Emma A.
Jun 09, 2019
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Fantastic band. They got the music absolutely right and kept the dance floor full all night. We've had so many comments since our wedding about how great the band were and I would definitely recommend The Benedicts to everyone!
Perry Quinton
Jan 07, 2019
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Thank you guys so much for all your help on our wedding day. Baz was brilliant being set up early in the day for the ceremony and then then again with the whole band in the evening. The selection of music was great, there was something for everyone and we really got our chance to rock out, im pretty sure the late night Bohemian Rhapsodic mosh bit was a first for some of our guests, and we couldn't be happier for it. Aside for the awesome day, communication throughout was great, prompt and professional, which always helps when planning a wedding. Will definitely recommend to all, and hopefully
Jamie Sutton Bouf
Oct 15, 2018
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The Benedicts played our wedding in June 2018 and completely blew us away. From the moment we booked them to the moment we left our wedding reception, they could not have made life any easier for us. They did everything exactly as they had planned out. We even through a spanner in the works and faced a bit of a delay but they coped with it perfectly and not a single guest noticed, because of their professionalism. We looked at an awful lot of potential bands
Repertoire
Price
Professionalism
Communication
The Benedicts played our wedding in June 2018 and completely blew us away. From the moment we booked them to the moment we left our wedding reception, they could not have made life any easier for us. They did everything exactly as they had planned out. We even through a spanner in the works and faced a bit of a delay but they coped with it perfectly and not a single guest noticed, because of their professionalism. We looked at an awful lot of potential bands
Angela Ball
Dec 03, 2016
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A fantastic party band! Very professional with a superb set list. They were great at getting everybody dancing and made my 50th birthday a night to remember. Many of my friends and family commented on how good the band was and I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who wants to dance the night away.
Jen Swain
Aug 24, 2016
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The Benedicts played at our wedding on 3rd July and they were absolutely brilliant, the DJ playlist was fantastic and the band's live sets were absolutely amazing - everyone was on the dance floor from the very start of the evening. Thanks guys, you made the evening! Jen and Claire
