Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Premier Wedding Band in Lancashire
Established in 2010, The Keytars Wedding Band have built a reputation as one of Lancashire and the North Wests premier wedding bands. With over 1,500 gigs performed, including 500+ weddings, our energetic performances blend classic party anthems to ensure guests remain engaged throughout events. Our versatility extends to corporate functions, birthday celebrations, and holiday park entertainment, supported by a diverse repertoire spanning multiple genres. The bands founders, Paul and Chris, bring 29 years of collaborative experience, having previously worked internationally with Thomson Holidays before establishing roots in Lancashire. Our trio includes Andy, a nationally recognised guitarist with a background in jazz and classical music, enhancing our musical depth.We offer acoustic sets for wedding breakfasts and provide DJ services to optimise space and cost efficiency. Our commitment to learning first-dance songs and tailoring performances to client preferences underscores our customer-centric approach. Regular performances at pubs, clubs, and holiday parks across the UK demonstrate our adaptability to various venues. Public liability insurance and PAT-certified equipment ensure professional standards, while our extensive portfolio of past events showcases our reliability. Positive Google reviews affirm our status as a trusted choice for weddings and events in the region.
Services
Wedding Band
Corporate Entertainment
Birthday Parties
Holiday Park Performances
Acoustic Sets
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have performed 1,500+ gigs, including 500+ weddings since 2010.
- Our versatile repertoire spans 60s rock to modern pop, catering to all ages.
- We offer acoustic sets for wedding breakfasts and integrated DJ services.
- Our trio includes a nationally recognised guitarist with jazz and classical expertise.
- Public liability insurance and PAT-certified equipment ensure professional standards.
Associations and certifications
- PAT Certificate
- Public Liability Insurance
What people say
Energetic performances
Kept guests dancing
Professional service
Versatile repertoire
Positive Google reviews
Services
Wedding Band
The Keytars Wedding Band specialise in wedding entertainment, delivering high-energy performances that keep guests dancing throughout celebrations. Their repertoire spans decades and genres, from 60s classics to modern hits, ensuring broad appeal. With experience at over 500 weddings, the band tailors sets to client preferences, including learning first-dance songs upon request.
Corporate Entertainment
The band provides professional entertainment for corporate functions, including charity events and Christmas parties. Their polished performances adapt to formal settings, such as black-tie charity galas at venues like The Clifton Hotel. Regular bookings in the North West highlight their reliability and ability to engage diverse professional audiences.
Birthday Parties
Live music for birthday celebrations, from milestone 40th parties to intimate gatherings. The Keytars Wedding Band energetic sets fill event gaps, ensuring continuous guest engagement. Their adaptability to different age groups and party themes makes them a popular choice for creating memorable birthday experiences across the UK.
Holiday Park Performances
The band performs at UK holiday parks, including Haven Lakeland and Parkdean Resorts. Their roots in holiday entertainment, including past work with Thomson Holidays, inform their ability to engage transient audiences. These performances blend crowd-pleasing hits with interactive elements suited to family-friendly resort environments.
Acoustic Sets
Chris and Paul offer acoustic performances for wedding breakfasts and intimate events, featuring chilled tracks from artists like Frank Sinatra and Ed Sheeran. This service provides ambient background music while maintaining the bands signature professionalism, ideal for creating a relaxed atmosphere during daytime celebrations.
People
Paul
Lead Vocalist
Paul began performing at 15 with band Paradox, later co-founding Silhouette and The Keytars Wedding Band. He holds a contemporary music degree and runs Zana Digital, a PPC agency, while maintaining his music career.
Chris
Musician
Chris studied Fine Art before joining Paul in Silhouette and The Keytars Wedding Band. He performs acoustic music, including his single 'Blackpool Scars', and runs a marketing agency for bookkeepers while contributing to the bands live shows.
Andy
Guitarist
Andy, a finalist at the National Guitar Show, brings jazz and classical expertise to the band. With experience in covers bands and support slots for major artists, his versatility enhances The Keytars Wedding Band musical range.
Questions
Do you perform outside Lancashire?
Yes, we perform across the UK and Europe, with experience at venues from the Lake District to Crete.
Can you learn a specific first-dance song?
We’ll learn your chosen first-dance song if technically feasible, ensuring a personalised touch to your wedding.
What equipment do you provide?
We supply PAT-certified equipment and organise alternative setups if venues lack Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless performances.
Do you offer acoustic sets for daytime events?
Yes, Chris and Paul provide acoustic background music for wedding breakfasts, featuring chilled tracks from Sinatra to Ed Sheeran.
What types of corporate events do you handle?
We perform at charity galas, Christmas parties, and corporate functions, offering tailored sets for black-tie and casual events.
Reviews (6)
MissHayley Kay
Nov 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The Keytars were amazing from start to finish, they entertained our wedding guests all night and played loads of our favourite songs too. Communication with them was great, they're professional and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Thanks again guys.
The Keytars were amazing from start to finish, they entertained our wedding guests all night and played loads of our favourite songs too. Communication with them was great, they're professional and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Thanks again guys.
Charlotte Nowell
Nov 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I recently hired The Keytars for a charity Fundraiser in aid of a babyloss charity 4louis. The band was amazing, they got all 200 guests up on the dancefloor, ive received nothing but good comments from everybody. Communication was first class right from the very beginning. Thanks so much guys.
I recently hired The Keytars for a charity Fundraiser in aid of a babyloss charity 4louis. The band was amazing, they got all 200 guests up on the dancefloor, ive received nothing but good comments from everybody. Communication was first class right from the very beginning. Thanks so much guys.
John Earnshaw
Oct 15, 2021
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Positive:Quality
The Keytars played at my house in front of 40 people. Almost every guest has commented about how good they were. I would highly recommend.
The Keytars played at my house in front of 40 people. Almost every guest has commented about how good they were. I would highly recommend.
Jennifer Carter
Aug 30, 2021
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I booked The Keytars for a special birthday at Blackpool Cricket Club just before we went into the first Covid lockdown. I wasnt disappointed. Nothing was too much trouble. They worked closely with me to establish a playlist of my choice and most importantly, they were brilliant musicians. They arrived well before they needed to in order to set their equipment up and didnt seem in a hurry to leave at the end of the night. I would certainly recommend them for a special celebration and would book them again anytime. Jennie Carter
Beth Wilson
Aug 29, 2021
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September 4th 2021. You guys were AMAZING! You made our whole night just perfect, I am so glad we had you at our wedding, I would have not wanted a different band there. All of our guests absolutely loved you, I cannot thank you enough. I just wish we could do it all again with you.
Again, thank you so much. Beth & Adam x
Again, thank you so much. Beth & Adam x
Tanja Maddock
Aug 20, 2021
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Best party band ever!! We booked The Keytars without even seeing them, as so many people recommended them online, and they were fantastic!! Absolutely loved it!! We danced all night! Songs are great, they are super nice and approachable, they even got myself (bride) and my bridesmaids involved in a couple of songs (we dont know how to sing or play the guitar) but everyone loved the atmosphere they brought to our wedding party! Would 100% recommend them!
