W4s Bristol-based Wedding and Party Covers band - something for everyone!

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The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Bristol, Bristol. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Up to 2 hours: from £1215
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W4s are an established and popular Bristol-based Function Band covering a wide range of pop/rock covers spanning the 60s to the current day ensuring something for everyone's tastes. Specialising in weddings and functions, W4s have an established reputation throughout the South West and comprise experienced, competent musicians who will make your event extra special. Why not check out our demo, and our numerous unsolicited and genuine testimonials? We include Female and Male lead vocals as well as Lead and Bass guitar, Keyboards and drums.

At W4s we pride ourselves in offering a fully flexible in-house solution designed to meet your event needs; including a professional DJ & Disco (optional), up to 2 hours of live music, and industry industry-recognised sound and lighting rig. As well as playing a wide variety of music to suit all tastes and occasions, we are also able to learn your first dance, to make your wedding extra special.

W4s have had the privilege of performing at most of the top function venues around the West Country.

We are happy to take requests for the Disco prior to your event – feel free to email your requests. With 4000+ tracks we're normally able to find that special song. We are also happy to make specific announcements, or arrange special surprises!!

Band line up:
Female Lead Vocals/Percussion
Lead Guitar / Male lead vocals
Keyboard/ Bass Guitar / Drums

Reviews (116)

There are currently 116 user ratings for W4s

AVERAGE RATING

9.99 / 101

Location

Based in Bristol, Bristol

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 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.

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Hard to Handle - The Black Crowes

Midnight Hour - The Commitments

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Lady Marmalade - Patti LaBelle

Mercy - The Third Degree

Sweet Dreams / Seven Nation Army / Papa has a Brand New Pigbag Medley

Baby When You're Gone - Bryan Adams / Mel C

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Place Your Hands - Reef

Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Forget You - Ceelo Green

Mamma Told Me Not to Com - Tom Jones / Stereophonics

Dont Stop Me Now - Queen

Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams

Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis

Stacys Mom - Fountains of Wayne

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

I Believe in a Thing Called Love - Darkness

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

Perfect - Fairground Attraction

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon

Mercy - The Third Degree

Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Do ya Love Me - The Contours

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Dont Stop Believing - Journey

Dakota - Stereophonics

Dance with me Tonight - Ollie Murs

Love Shack - The B52s

Walk of Life - Dire Straits

Wonderwall - Oasis

It Must be Love - Madness

Baby When You're Gone - Bryan Adams and Mel C

One Way or Another - Blondie

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams

I'm a Believer - The Monkees

We Are Family - Sister Sledge

Want You Back - The Jacksons

Blame it on the Boogie - The Jacksons

Hey Ho - The Lumineers

Rockin All Over the World - Status Quo

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

Johnny be Goode - Chuck Berry

I Love Rock n Roll/Everybody Get Up - Joan Jett/Five

Hot Stuff - Donna Summer

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

500 Miles - The Proclaimers

Mamma Mia - Abba

Does Your Mother Know - ABBA

Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

Long Train Running - The Doobie Bros

Gimme Some Lovin - Blues Brothers

Stand By Me - Ben E King

My Girl - The Temptations

Twist and Shout - The Beatles

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

December 63 - Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

You Really Got Me - The Kinks

Cant Take My Eyes Off Of You - Andy Williams

Tainted Love - Immelda May

Sweet Child of Mine - Guns n Roses

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Country Roads - John Denver

Christmas Only

Merry Xmas Everyone - Shakin Stevens

Wish It Could be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard

Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade

Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - First to Eleven

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We require 2 separate power sources


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes we provide a full PA with lighting


What information do you require about a venue?

We would need to be aware if there is a sound limitter at the venue


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

Yes we can provide a DJ service


Do you have your own sound and lighting rigs ?

Yes we do and its top quality. We have RCF speakers and bass bins as well as a fully digital Behringer X Air industry leading sound desk.


Do you need to be provided food and drink ?

Its appreciated but no we don't insist on it we're all about being as low maintenance as possible so you can enjoy your event to the full.


Do you require changing facilities ?

Not necessarily although it is useful. We've got changed many times either in our vehicles or utilising the cloakroon facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

We've played at many of the top venues and stadiums in the South West and also supported some great causes including The Great Western Ambulance Service


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

We concentrate or providing a range of music so that every taste and age group is catered for within our repertoire


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

The band has been in existence since 2007 and all started from an online advert looking for like minded musicians. We have performed over 500 shows including weddings, birthdays parties, charity events and have never had to cancel a performance. All of the band members are fully committed to providing a great experience.


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

The most common events we play at tend to be weddings and birthday parties however we just love performing at whatever you have to throw at us.


Do you provide male and female lead vocals ?

Yes we do. We have an independent female lead singer and our guitarist also provides male lead vocals.


How many people are in the band ?

There are 5 of us in the band and we also have a number of deputy band members that can step in if needed which means we rarely have to turn a booking request down if we are available.


What instruments are in the band ?

As well as female lead vocals our male lead guitarist can also sing lead vocals. All other band members chip in with backing vocals. We also have bass guitar, drums and keyboards. Our keyboard player can also double up in certain songs on trombone and trumpet. We also can provide a saxophone player if required and a DJ service.


Do you provide a DJ service to fill the gaps when the band are not playing ?

Yes we do, for an agreed fee we can also provide a DJ service to keep the party going when the band isn't playing.


How long will the band play for ?

We usually provide two hours of live music and are happy to be flexible with regard to the duration of each set. It may be possible to play extended set times if required.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

One hour set up.

Up to 2 and a half hours of live music with DJ service in between. Live music usually split between 2 sets, this can be flexed and/or extended to meet requirements.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Absolutely as long as there is sufficient cover and a flat level surface with an adequate power source.


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

Ofcourse - we're happy for you to tell us what you do and don't like from our list of songs and will do our best to learn any special requests within reason.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Check out our testimonials, the most common feedback we get is how we get people up dancing and keep them on the dance floor.


Are you able to learn to play a wedding first dance ?

Yes we have learnt and played many wedding first dances but equally if you prefer the recorded versionyour special song to be played thats fine too.


Do you wear costumes ?

Yes we do we feel its important to look the part so we dress up smart to provide a professional appearance on stage.

Recent Clients

W4s has performed for these clients:

British Cattle Breeders Club

MG Markey Group

Which?

Baileys Caravan Club

Great Western Air Ambulance

Bristol Rovers FC

Bristol City FC

Electrical Industries Charity

AXA Insurance

Elemis

BDO LLP

Quarriers Association

Stax Trade Centre

Royal Lymington Yacht Club

Avon Outdoor Activities Club

Forest Green Rovers FC

Bristol Bears RFC

Reminisense Learning Charity

Capita

Redland Tennis Club

Bristol Surf Club

Knowle Golf Club

Forest Hills Gold Club

Venues

W4s has performed at these venues:

Tortworth Court, Glos

Royal Marriott, Bristol

The Mecure Grange, Winterbourne, Bristol

Thistle Grand Hotel, Bristol

Passenger Shed, Bristol

Eastwood Park, Glos

Bristol County Cricket Ground

Taunton County Cricket Ground

Priston Mill, nr Bath

Tythe Barn, Tetbury

Priston Mill, nr Bath

Ashton Court Mansion, Bristol

Kingscote Barn, Tetbury

Hare and Hounds, Tetbury

Quantock Lakes, Bridgwater

Cotswold Water Park, Cirencester

Tiverton Hotel

Royal Lymington Yacht Club

Orchardleigh House, nr Frome

Egypt Mill, Nailsworth

Clifton Pavillion, Bristol Zoo Gardens

Cleeve House

Dillington House, Ilminster

Limpley Stoke Hotel, nr Bath

Ramada Grange, Winterbourne, Bristol

Batch Country Hotel, Lympsham

Coombe LodgeBlagdon

Banwell Castle, Banwell

Hatton Court, Taunton

The Glass Boat, Bristol

Stonehouse Court Hotel, Stroud

Forest Hills Golf Club, Foreanst of De

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