Business Details
17 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding & Party Band in Cardiff
We are The Cherry Beats, an award-winning live wedding and party band established in 2009. Based in South Wales, our five-piece ensemble delivers high-energy performances across the UK, specialising in 100% live music with no backing tracks. Our repertoire spans six decades of rock, pop, soul, and blues, tailored to create unforgettable dance floors for weddings and events. With extensive experience in over 150 performances annually, we combine musical expertise and customer collaboration to ensure bespoke entertainment solutions.Our team of professional musicians brings decades of collective industry experience, including collaborations with renowned artists and venues like Celtic Manor. We prioritise transparent communication, flexible set options, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every event reflects our clients' unique vision while maintaining our signature energetic stage presence.
Services
Wedding Band
Party Band
Acoustic Duo
Live Music
Event Entertainment
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience delivering live music performances since 2009
- We perform 100% live with no backing tracks for authentic sound quality
- Our diverse setlist caters to all musical tastes and generations
- We offer bespoke event planning directly with clients for tailored experiences
- We serve events across the UK with strong local expertise in South Wales
What people say
Amazing energy
Brilliant song choice
Packed dance floor
Phenomenal live performers
Bespoke event experience
Services
Wedding Band
Professional live wedding entertainment featuring five musicians delivering energetic performances without backing tracks. Specialising in customised setlists for ceremonies and receptions, we create vibrant dance floors with music spanning six decades. Our service includes pre-event consultation to perfect song selections and performance timing.
Party Band
Dynamic live music solutions for corporate events and private parties, featuring versatile repertoire from rock anthems to modern pop hits. Our adaptable performance style suits venues of all sizes, ensuring engaging entertainment that caters to diverse age groups and musical tastes.
Acoustic Duo
Intimate acoustic performances ideal for wedding receptions and cocktail hours, combining male-female vocals with stripped-back arrangements. This package offers a more relaxed atmosphere while maintaining our signature harmonies and musical quality through professionally arranged classic and contemporary covers.
Live Music
Authentic live music experiences without pre-recorded tracks, showcasing our musicianship across multiple genres. Our performances feature intricate vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements, delivering energetic stage presence that keeps audiences engaged throughout events.
Event Entertainment
Comprehensive entertainment packages for weddings and special occasions, including playlist management, tailored setlists, and seamless coordination with event timelines. We adapt our performance style to match event themes while maintaining professional standards of sound quality and audience engagement.
People
Jon
Keyboard Player & Founder
Founder member since 2009 with extensive music production experience. Performs with multiple bands including Joe Kelly & The Royal Pharmacy while managing the Cherry Beats' musical direction and stress management.
Shane
Bass Guitarist
Bass player focused on creating rhythmic foundations that make audiences move. Combines technical skill with stage presence to maintain dance floor energy throughout performances.
Kieran
Guitarist
Guitar specialist with expertise in vocal harmonies and acoustic arrangements. Professional musician since 2005, performing across multiple wedding and function bands while maintaining distinctive musical identity.
Owain
Vocalist
Versatile singer with four-octave range covering rock to jazz. Balances stage performance with original music projects and athletic pursuits, delivering powerful vocals across diverse musical styles.
Greg
Drummer
Experienced drummer forming the band's rhythm section with bass player Shane. Professional musician with diverse genre expertise, performing in both The Cherry Beats and progressive rock band Tribe3 across UK venues.
Questions
What musical genres do you perform?
We cover rock, pop, soul, blues, and classic hits from the 1950s to modern chart-toppers, including artists like The Beatles, Harry Styles, and Elvis Presley.
Can you learn first dance songs?
Yes, we learn specific tracks with sufficient notice to ensure perfect performance for special moments like first dances.
Do you provide music between sets?
We play Spotify playlists through our PA system before, after, and between live sets until midnight as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We perform nationwide across the UK with particular expertise in South Wales, regularly playing venues in Cardiff, Hereford, and Abergavenny.
Can you accommodate special requests?
We welcome song requests and work closely with clients to create custom setlists that reflect their musical preferences and event atmosphere.
