The Kicks

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The Kicks specialise in Indie & Pop, covering artists like The Killers, Rudimental, Ed Sheeran, Foals, and Arctic Monkeys, with a touch of vintage and retro flair. Their members have graced the stage with the likes of One Direction, The Streets, Fat Boy Slim, and Keane, and their music has been featured on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Radio X, and BBC 6 Music. With a list of notable clients including BBC, O2, ITV, Ben Sherman, and Procter & Gamble, The Kicks boast over 165 positive customer reviews!

Biography

As a four-piece, all-male party band, The Kicks are on a mission to deliver the best of rock and pop with unparalleled energy and passion.

Their extensive repertoire spans some of the biggest hits from the authentic sounds of the sixties to modern-day classics including artists such as The Killers, Rudimental, The Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Fleetwood Mac, Arctic Monkeys and many more! From rocked-up versions of classics like the Stones' "Satisfaction" to faithful recreations of hits like Kings of Leon’s "Sex on Fire", The Kicks know how to get everyone on the dance floor and keep the party going all night long.

The Kicks have meticulously crafted their show to cater to weddings, private parties and corporate functions, with years of refinement to ensure that you and your guests experience the finest party band performance. With a track record of performing for prestigious clients such as O2, ITV, and Ben Sherman, The Kicks guarantee a professional show for any event, featuring world-class musicianship and attitude as standard.

Roaming Acoustic Sets
The Kicks provide two types of acoustic set options, both ideal for cultivating a laid-back, 'live lounge' style atmosphere at your event.

Acoustic Sets Option 1 comprises 2 x 30-minute sets performed with the full band during dinner or drinks receptions, with an early arrival at midday or 1pm.

Acoustic Sets Option 2 features 2 x 30-minute acoustic sets with the full band performed early evening, including an early arrival at 3pm.

The acoustic sessions are presented as walkabout, table-hopping entertainment, with the performers mingling among your guests and taking requests. The lineup features 1 acoustic guitar, percussion, bass, and 4-part harmonies, delivering laid-back, BBC Radio 1 'live lounge' style renditions of songs spanning from the 60s to the present day!

Set List

Indie
Mr Brightside- The Killers
Hate To Say I Told You So - The Hives
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
Take Me Out- Franz Ferdinand
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor- The Arctic Monkeys
Banquet - Bloc party
My Number - Foals
A-Punk - Vampire Weekend
Song 2 - Blur
Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
Kathleen - Catfish & The Bottlemen
Naive - The Kooks
Bohemian like you - The Dandy Warhols
In The Morning- Razorlight
Last Nite- The Strokes
Sweet disposition – Temper Trap
Zombie - Jamie T
Sex On Fire- Kings of Leon
Disco 2000- Pulp
Dreaming of You - The Coral 
If You Wanna - The Vaccines
Ruby- The Kaiser Chiefs
There She Goes – The La’s
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
I Predict A Riot- The Kaiser Chiefs
Chelsea Dagger- The Fratellis
Elephant - Tame impala
All These Things That I've Done- The Killers
Parklife- Blur
She’s Electric- Oasis


Modern Pop
Castle On The Hill – Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
About You Now - Sugababes
Yellow - Coldplay
Latch – Disclosure
Waiting all night – Rudimental
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
As It Was - Harry Styles
Chocolate – The 1975
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
Hey Ya! – Outkast
Ho Hey - The Lumineers
Hold Back The River – James Bay
Valerie- Mark Ronson/Amy Winehouse
Star Girl – McFly
Forget You – Ceelo Green

Modern Rock 
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne
In Too Deep - Sum 41
Gives You Hell - All American Rejects
R U Mine? – The Arctic Monkeys
All The Small Things - Blink 182
What's My Age Again - Blink 182
Basket Case - Greenday
No One Knows – Queens Of The Stone Age
Everlong – Foo Fighters
Learn To Fly - Foo Fighters
Monkey Wrench - Foo Fighters
Buck Rogers - Feeder
Lonely Boy – The Black Keys
Buddy Holly - Weezer
Place Your Hands – Reef
I Believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne
Mrs Robinson - The Lemonheads 

70's/80's Rock And Pop
This Charming Man - The Smiths
Ever Fallen in Love (with someone) - The Buzzcocks
Friday I'm In Love - The Cure
One Way Or Another - Blondie
Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
Heroes - David Bowie
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Message In A Bottle - The Police
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
Here Comes Your Man - The Pixies
Does Your Mother Know - Abba
A Town Called Malice - The Jam
My Sharona - The Knack
Should I Stay Or Should I Go - The Clash
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Pump It Up - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Summer of '69 - Brian Adams
20th Century Boy – T-Rex
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Purple Rain - Prince

50's-60's Rock N Roll
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Get Off My Cloud - Rolling Stones
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
Help - The Beatles
I'm A Believer - The Monkees
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Day Tripper - The Beatles
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Franki Vallie
She Loves You – The Beatles
A Little Less Conversation - Elvis
My Generation - The Who
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks

First Dance Recommendations
First day of my life - Bright Eyes
Magic - Coldplay
Toothpaste Kisses - The Maccabees
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Vallie
You and Me Song – The Wannadies
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Hey Ho - The Lumineers
Something - The Beatles
All Of Me - John Legend
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Acoustic Tracks (Songs Available In Acoustic Option Only)
Wild Wood - Paul Weller
There Is A Light - The Smiths
Moondance - Van Morrison
Naive - The Kooks
This Boy - The Beatles
Alison - Elvis Costello
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Fireflies - Owl City
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Black And Gold - Sam Sparro
Last Request - Paolo Nutini
First Day Of My Life - Bright Eyes
Lola - The Kinks
Cecilia - Simon And Garfunkel
Sit Down - James
Champagne Supernova - Oasis
Come Up And See Me - Steve Harley
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Good Riddance - Green Day
Wonderwall - Oasis
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks
Under The Bridge - Chilli Peppers
Weather With You - Crowded House
High And Dry - Radiohead
Everlong - Foo Fighters

Christmas Repertoire!
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Fairytale In New York - The Pogues
Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard
Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade

Performance Times

Booking Options

  • Free DJ Playlist Service

    Includes laptop (with vast amount of popular songs from all eras); Band member manning/ making basic announcements/ taking requests

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  • Free First Dance / Song Request

    For The Kicks to learn and perform a song of your choice. Minimum 4 weeks notice required.

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  • Additional Song Requests

    For The Kicks to learn and perform an additional song request (charged per song). Minimum 4 weeks notice required.

    Add £70

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  • Afternoon Acoustic Sets (3pm Arrival)

    2 x 30 minute acoustic sets performed at your drinks reception of meal, based on a 3pm arrival time.

    Add £486

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  • Afternoon Acoustic Sets (12 noon arrival)

    2 x 30 minute acoustic sets performed during dinner or drinks receptions (includes early arrival of midday or 1pm)

    Add £839

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  • 1am Finish

    Charged per hour, for The Kicks to perform past midnight.

    Add £207

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  • Additional Lighting + Sound Engineer

    Upgrade to PA and Lighting for larger events

    Add £278

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  • Absolutely Quality!

    5 - The Kicks are Highly Recommended

    booked The Kicks for their Wedding in Hertfordshire

  • Just incredible!

    5 - The Kicks are Highly Recommended

    booked The Kicks for their Wedding in Hertfordshire

  • Definitely book The Kicks

    5 - The Kicks are Highly Recommended

    booked The Kicks for their Wedding in West Sussex

  • Phenomenal band with great atmosphere

    5 - The Kicks are Highly Recommended

    booked The Kicks for their Wedding in North Yorkshire

  • Look no further! The Kicks is you band!

    5 - The Kicks are Highly Recommended

    booked The Kicks for their Wedding in Suffolk

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