2 x 60 minute sets: |
4-Piece Band: £2305 |
5-Piece Band: £2720 |
6-Piece Band: £3027 |
7-Piece Band: £3503 |
8-Piece Band: £4178 |
We offer flexibility with our lineup to suit different event needs and budgets. Our full 8-piece lineup includes vocals, keys, guitar, bass, drums, and a three-piece brass section for maximum impact, delivering a powerful sound that wows audiences. We can also scale down to a 4-piece configuration featuring vocals, bass, guitar or keys, and drums for a more intimate setting, ensuring the perfect fit for every event.
Somerset Soul is one of Bournemouth's most versatile party bands, fronted by the incredible vocalist Rebecca. We bring the best in pop and soul with a delightful sprinkling of RnB and hip-hop to get your guests dancing all night long.
We're a very friendly and flexible bunch, and we take great pride in providing excellent musicianship and creating a really fun atmosphere wherever we go. Our members have honed their skills at prestigious institutions like BIMM and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and have performed at iconic venues like Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert Hall. We're proud to be part of a high-calibre collective of musicians who are some of the most in-demand talent in the UK music industry. This means that should a band member be called away to tour or record with major artists (it happens!), there will always be another incredible musician ready to step in and deliver a seamless performance for you and your guests. So you can book with total peace of mind and know that we will deliver a top-notch performance every time.
We have a massive repertoire of over 100 songs spanning different genres and decades for you to pick from, from the 1950s to today's chart-toppers. We can also play complimentary playlist music before, in between, and after live sets to keep the party going. We also offer reduced rates from Sunday to Friday (excluding December).
If you've any questions about Somerset Soul and what we offer, please don't hesitate to get in touch! We'll be more than happy to help.
Based in South West London
POP
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Attention - Charlie Puth
Be The One - Dua Lipa
Believe - Cher
Blame It On The Boogie - The Jacksons
Bring It All Back - S Club 7
California Kingbed - Rihanna
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Diamonds - Rihanna
Does Your Mother Know - Mama Mia
Don't Start Now-Dua Lipa
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Faith - George Michael
Firestone - Kygo (ft. Conrad Sewell)
Fix You - Coldplay
Get Lucky - Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams
Gimme Gimme Gimme - ABBA
Hello - Adele
Higher Love (with Kygo) - Whitney Houston
I Feel It Coming - The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk
I Have a Dream - ABBA
I See Fire - Ed Sheeran
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
I Want To Break Free - Queen
I'll Be There - The Jackson 5
I'm Still Standing - Elton John
It Ain't Me - Kygo & Selena Gomez
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
King - Years & Years
Kiss - Prince
Knowing Me Knowing You - ABBA
Lay All Your Love On Me- ABBA
Let It Go - Frozen
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Love yourself - Postmodern Jukebox (Justin Bieber)
Mamma Mia - ABBA
New Rules - Dua Lipa
Oops!...I Did it Again - Britney Spears
Run - Snow Patrol
Set Fire To The Rain - Adele
Skyfall - Adele
Someone Like You - Adele
Stay - Rihanna
Super Trouper-ABBA
The Winner Takes It All - ABBA
Valerie - Mark Ronson ft Amy Winehouse
Waterloo - ABBA
We Found Love - Rihanna
Wild Love - James Bay
Your Song - Ellie Goulding
RnB
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Black & Gold - Sam Sparro
Break My Soul - Beyonce
Clown - Emilie Sande
Crazy In Love - Beyoncé
Dance With My Father - Luther Vandross
Fallin' - Alicia Keys
How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston
I Will Always Love You (The Bodyguard) - Whitney Houston
I Wish I Didn't Miss You Anymore - Angie Stone
I’m Every Woman - Chaka Khan
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
Lost - Frank Ocean
Love Like This - Faith Evans
Love You I Do - Jennifer Hudson
No Scrubs - TLC
Read All About It - Emilie Sande
River Deep - Tina Turner
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Trick Me - Kelis
Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
When You Believe - Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey
Wish I Didn’t Miss You Anymore - Angie Stone
SOUL
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
Happy Birthday - Stevie Wonder
I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
I'm Not The Only One - Sam Smith
Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
ROCK
(Simply) The Best - Tina Turner
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Final Countdown - Europe
Gravity - John Mayer
Hey Jude - The Beatles
I Would Do Anything For Love - Meatloaf
Killer Queen - Queen
Somebody To Love - Queen
A Kind of Magic - Queen (Highlander)
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
ALT/INDIE
Bruises - Lewis Capaldi
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley Version
I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
When We Were Young - The Killers
Wonderwall - Oasis
Yellow - Coldplay
MUSICAL
I Wanna Be Like You - Disney
Never Enough - The Greatest Showman
The Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
This Is Me - The Greatest Showman
When You Wish Upon A Star - Disney
OTHER
All I Want For Xmas Is You - Mariah Carey
All Of Me - Ella Fitzgerald
Fields Of Gold - Eva Cassidy
Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
• At least 2 x 13 watt amp plugs
• Changing room if possible
• Hot meal for the band
We come fully equipped with our own professional PA system and lighting rig, ready to transform any venue into a concert experience.
Please provide directions to the venue, including specific load-in instructions. Also, please let us know if there's a sound limiter.
We're happy to provide music from Spotify before, after, and between sets, either based on your preferences or our own selection.
We've had incredible experiences performing at iconic venues like Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert Hall, and each festival we've headlined has been unforgettable. The most rewarding gigs are always the ones where we connect with the audience and create a truly memorable atmosphere, like the wedding where the dancefloor was packed all night and guests couldn't stop raving about the music.
Our individual influences span a vast range of artists, from classic soul legends like Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder to modern pop icons like Beyoncé and Dua Lipa. Pinpointing one favorite artist or "greatest song of all time" is tough, but we all share a deep appreciation for artists who push boundaries and create music that resonates with people across generations, much like the diverse range of artists in our repertoire, from Queen to Adele.
Each member of Somerset Soul has a rich musical history, with experience in various bands and projects before coming together. We've honed our skills through rigorous training at prestigious institutions like BIMM and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and countless performances in diverse settings, from intimate clubs to grand theaters. Our shared passion for live music and creating unforgettable experiences is what ultimately brought us together, allowing us to deliver performances that captivate audiences, just like the wedding where guests were amazed by our ability to switch from ballads to high-energy pop.
We love the energy and excitement of weddings and parties, where we can contribute to creating a joyous celebration and see firsthand the joy we bring to people, like the couple who said we made their wedding day truly special.
We'll be on site for a full 7 hours, from 5pm to midnight, ensuring your event has a fantastic soundtrack from start to finish. Ideally, we require 90 minutes for setup and soundcheck, allowing us to create the perfect atmosphere for your guests.
However, we pride ourselves on being flexible and accommodating. If you have any time constraints, we can be ready to go within an hour if a sound engineer is booked as an add on.
Our performance includes two energetic 60-minute live sets usually from around 8pm, guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor. In between sets, we'll keep the party vibe going with carefully curated background music, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Yes as long as the weather is suitable or if there is a back up option or cover for the band and the equipment.
The clients can make suggestions for songs from our repertoire, and we always offer a one 'off the menu' request that the band can learn, either as a first dance or to go in the band set.
Our clients consistently praise our exceptional musicianship, energetic stage presence, and ability to create a fun and engaging atmosphere. Rebecca's vocals are often described as "phenomenal" and "captivating," and guests frequently highlight our versatility and ability to cater to a wide range of musical tastes. We're often told that we exceeded their expectations and played a key role in making their event a resounding success, with many emphasising the "unbelievable talent" and "top tier music selections" that kept the dance floor packed all night.