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The guide prices below are for events within 30 miles of Chichester, West Sussex. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets: £700
2 x 60 minute sets : £743
Both sets include a free unmanned DJ service
Manned DJ service - £150.00
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Embark on a musical journey with The Hummingbird duo act, a captivating acoustic guitar and vocal duo specialising in weddings and events. Their diverse repertoire sets the perfect backdrop for various occasions, from intimate gatherings to lively parties. Based in the South-East of England, they're ready to bring their enchanting performance anywhere in the UK and beyond.

Equipped with a compact yet powerful sound system, their setup is fully PAT tested and PLI covered, ensuring a seamless and safe musical experience. The Hummingbird: where talent meets professionalism, creating unforgettable moments, one note at a time.


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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Chichester, West Sussex

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 30 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

CURRENT REPERTOIRE

1960's

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson


My Girl - The Temptations

Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding


Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield


1970’s

Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac

Let's Stay Together - Al Green


Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder 


You've Got A Friend - James Taylor


1980's

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton


Ain't No Body - Chaka Khan

Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac


Faith - George Michael


1990's

Dancing In The Moonlight - Top Loader

Hand In My Pocket - Alanis Morissette

Ironic - Alanis Morissette

Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer

Lovefool - The Cardigans

Runaway - The Corrs


You're Still The One - Shania Twain

2000's

1.2.3.4 - Fiest

American Boy - Estelle

Black Horse and Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall

Come Away With Me - Norah Jones

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Like A Star - Corinne Bailey Rae

I’m Like A Bird - Nelly Furtardo

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

Other Side Of The World - KT Tunstall

Mercy - Duffy

Naive - The Kooks

Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae

Sunday Morning - Maroon 5

Sunrise - Norah Jones

The Scientist - Coldplay

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

This Love - Maroon 5

Under The Weather - KT Tunstall

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Waiting On The World - John Mayer

You Give Me Something - James Morrison

2010's

2002 - Anne Marie

Be The One - Dua Lipa

Budapest - George Ezra

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson

Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran

Ho Hey - The Lumineers

Hold Back The River - James Bay

Hold My Girl - George Ezra

Let Her Go - Passenger

Next To Me - Emeli Sande

Nothing Breaks Like A Heart - Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson

Price Tag - Jessie J

Riptide - Vance Joy

Shot Gun - George Ezra

Stay With Me - Sam Smith

Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton

Treasure - Bruno Mars

The Bones - Maren Morris

The Middle - Zedd and Maren Morris

Watermelon High - Harry Styles

2020's

Anti-Hero - Tavlor Swift

As It Was - Harry Styles

I Had Some Help - Post Malone Feat. Morgan Wallen

Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of at least 2 X 3 meters. We require 1 x 13 amp power sockets and 2 parking spaces


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know if there are any sound restrictions at your venue.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We can provide a free Spotify/DJ service for between and after the main duo's set until the curfew agreed.


DO YOU PROVIDE PA AND LIGHTS?

Yes, we offer standard PA and lighting for the duo and can perform with our PA for events up to 180 people.


HOW MUCH SPACE DOES THE DUO NEED TO PERFORM?

We need a minimum performance space of 1m X 2m with 1 X 13 amp safe and secure power socket (standard UK plugs) for us to plug our PA into. If running a generator for our PA system, we kindly request a 10Kw dedicated power supply for the stage area with a minimum of 1 x safe and secure outlet.


DOES THE DUO HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE AND IS ALL EQUIPMENT PAT TESTED?

Yes we do and yes it is, if you need any certificates of proof please let us know and we’ll send them over to you.


DO I HAVE TO PROVIDE PARKING (UK PERFORMANCES ONLY)?

Yes please, we require 2 parking spaces with close access to the performance area. If this cannot happen we are happy to move our car after we have loaded in the PA and gear required for the performance. Any parking costs that occur will be invoiced for after the event and are required to be covered by the client.


CAN YOU PERFORM OUTSIDE?

Yes we can, but we ask to be undercover incase of rain or hot sun to protect our equipment and band members.


HOW FAR DO YOU TRAVEL?

We travel the UK and internationally depending on visa approval.


WHAT SORT OF EVENTS CAN YOU PERFORM AT?

We can perform at weddings, birthday parties, celebrations, engagement parties, corporate events, meals and either be upbeat and bring everybody to the dancefloor, or provide nice background music for the more intimate events.


CAN YOU PLAY AT OUR WEDDING CEREMONY?

Yes we can, we have played live for many aisle walks, signing of the register, for our married couples leaving their ceremony, and during the drinks reception. If you are looking for a full electric band to perform in the evening you can also hire our sister band THEY GOT THE PARTY - ALSO ON LAST MINUTE MUSICIANS


CAN WE USE YOUR PA SYSTEM FOR SPEECHES?

We can provide you with a wired mic and PA speaker for your speeches if requested beforehand for £80.00. We will not be able to offer this on the day as we will need to bring a separate system for you to use.


CAN YOU HIRE OTHER MUSICIANS TO ADD TO THE DUO’S LINE-UP?

Yes we can. We can add a percussion player to make the duo even more upbeat. This is also perfect for those venues with a sound limiter, and we can also add a saxophone player or a male vocalist to add something a little bit extra to the performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We've been very lucky to play at lots of parties, weddings and corporate events. As well as the duo we also perform in different bands and original projects performing all over the world.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

As a duo we love a well written song, so we perform anything from from relaxing artists like Norah Jones and Fleetwood Mac through to more upbeat acts like Maroon 5 and James Bay (we can also tweak our setlist to suit the mood of the evening!).


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We have both been working professionally in the music industry for over 10 years and have performed at over 500 events during that time.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love to be perform everywhere and anywhere.


HOW LONG DOES THE DUO PERFORM FOR?

Our standard package is for 2 X 1hr of live music, that can be split in 3 X 40 minutes if requested. Or we can play for up to 2 hours longer for an extra fee.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We can perform:
2 x 45 mins
2 X 60 mins

We need a minimum of 45 mins to set up.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside in good, warm and dry weather, but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn one song that is not in our repertoire list, and the clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them."


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous clients have commented on -" Karen Carpenter styles vocals" and "beautiful guitar arrangements" which we always take as a compliment.


HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE THE DUO TO SET UP?

We require a minimum of 45 minutes to set up and soundcheck from arrival at the venue.


DO I NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD AND DRINK AND A SPACE FOR THE DUO TO GET CHANGED?

We kindly ask clients to provide a hot meal and soft drinks for The acoustic duo. Or alternatively we can offer a rider buyout so the duo can source their own food/drink for your event at £15.00 per head. Please provide a suitable changing area for the band where empty the PA cases can also be stored.


CAN I CHOSE THE SETLIST?

We suggest that you pick 10 songs that you’d like to hear on the day from our diverse song list, and we’ll tailor the rest of the set around your chosen songs. You can also tell us if there are any songs you would not like to hear on the day. We will also learn your first dance/special request for free to perform live, as long as it is sent through at least 2 weeks before the performance date. Any other songs that you’d like us to perform that are not in our repertoire list will be changed as extra for the learning time.


WHY SHOULD I PICK THE HUMMINGBIRD ACOUSTIC DUO?

We have extensive experience at the top of the industry and have both been working successfully for over 10 years.
Shannon has worked with the likes of Pixie Lott, Michael Mcintyre’s Big Christmas Show, BBC Rocks the 80’s for Children In Need at Wembley performing with Mica Paris, Channel 4’s Stagecoach, ITV This Morning, The SOLA Awards at The London O2 Arena with Maverick Sabre, and including multiple nights at The Royal Albert Hall with some of the UKs top comedians of Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckelt and Bill Bailey. Freddie was also a member of the iconic rock band Status Quo and has toured the world alongside artists such as Tom Grennan, Ella Eyre, Maximo Park and AJR to name a few. From playing at Reading festival, the Monaco Grand Prix, right through to Radio 1’s big weekend.


CAN YOU PLAY BACKGROUND MUSIC OR A BAND MEMBER MANNED DJ SERVICE FOR BETWEEN AND AFTER THE DUO’S LIVE SETS?

Yes we can provide an unmanned Spotify playlist to suit the mood of the event for between and after the live sets until our finishing time. If you have a Spotify playlist you’d like to hear on the day please send it through in advance, and we’ll make sure it is played. If you would like the spotify playlists to be manned by one of the duo members and for the requests to be taken on the day by yourself and your guests, like a DJ, we can also provide that for a fee of £150.00.


WHAT HAPPENS IF A DUO MEMBER CANNOT MAKE THE PERFORMANCE?

If a member of The Runaways Acoustic Duo cannot make the performance for a legitimate reason such as illness or an unforeseen circumstance, a deputy “known as a Dep” will be on hand to replace them to make sure the performance can still go ahead. We work with some of the UK’s top musicians and all performances will be held to the highest standard.

Recent Clients

The Hummingbird has performed for these clients:

The Queen's Club

Wentworth Golf Club

Venues

The Hummingbird has performed at these venues:

Queen's Club - Hammersmith, London

The Mitre Hampton CourtHampton - East Molesey, Surrey

Wentworth Golf Club - Wentworth, Surrey.

Farnham Castle - Farnham, Surrey.

The Bush Hotel, Farnham, Surrey.

Seven Stars - Ripley

The Deers Hut - Liphook, Hampshire

The Hanger Freehouse - Oakhanger - Hampshire

The Bolney Stage - Haywards Heath

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