Artist Agency
Whether you are looking for a great live band for your Birthday or Christmas party, a professional singer for your wedding or a group to entertain a corporate function, our Artist Agency has it covered. We have a wide range of professional musicians on our roster, covering everything from funk & soul through to reggae, folk, jazz and electronica, so we have a great live band for every event. Each artist has been hand picked by us, so you know with a Band on the Wall approved group you're getting the highest level of musicianship and professionalism possible.
If you are looking for an artist, group or even a full programme and production for your event, please contact our Development Assistant, Rory Duffy, by emailing roryduffy@bandonthewall.org or by phoning 01618303885.
If you are a band, musician or performer and would like to be considered for external engagements, please email roryduffy@bandonthewall.org.
HOW TO BOOK
1) Enquiry
In order to book one of these artists, please contact Rory Duffy, Development Assistant, by emailing roryduffy@bandonthewall.org or by phoning 44(0)1618303885 / 447737760520, providing the following initial details:
- Date (and approximate timings, otherwise we will assume after 6PM)
- Postcode of venue
- Artist and preferred band size
We will then provide you with quote(s) and 'pencil' the date into the diary for a maximum period of 28 days. After this period, the date will be released unless we hear from you otherwise.*
2) Confirmation
Once you are happy with the quote, we will issue you with a contract. This needs to be printed, signed and posted or scanned back to us. We will hold the date with the artist for a maximum period of 28 days or until we receive the returned contract.*
3) Contracting
Once you have returned the contract and paid the 10% deposit, the booking is complete. Simple!
*Please note we are not an exclusive agent, therefore, while every effort is made to ensure that the artist notifies us with any changes to their availability on a certain date, this cannot be guaranteed, since it is their impetus to accept whichever offer is confirmed first.
BANDS
Alyss Rose
Jazz vocalist specialising in Bossa Nova, Latin, blues and soul
Audio Fountain
Cool, edgy party band catering for all ages
Baked A La Ska
The "heavy heavy" sound of Manchester ska
Beleza
Bossa Nova, samba, Brazilian music and jazz, combining classic Brazilian songs with original compositions
Bella Rosa
Two delightfully charming classical singers who can add a touch of class and magic to special occasions wherever they perform
12 piece soul & motown band, superb vocals, electrifying bass.
Brassroots
Explosive 8-piece brass band whose mission in life is to establish a flourishing brass band scene in London, across the UK and throughout Europe
Buffalo
Calaita
Authentic flamenco with passion, energy and spontaneity
Compass Roses
A fusion project blending original material with jazz funk classics which become vehicles for free improvisation and spontaneous rapping
Depot
Depot play new and old acoustic blues
Diáspora
11-piece Latin band combining traditional and contemporary salsa with Brazilian, funk, jazz and pop to create a sensational carnival fiesta
Doctor Truth
The complete blues remedy for body and soul
Ed Kainyek
Manchester-based saxophonist bringing a house band featuring a host of local jazz stars
Extra Love
10-piece reggae band playing the deepest darkest dub spirituals, the bassiest grooves and the most uplifting roots reggae world music
FoE
A darkly sensual and cinematic fusion of drum & bass, dubsetp, Latin rhythms, soulful melodies, dub grooves and acid jazz inspired digressions.
Glenn Sharp
Professional flamenco and Spanish guitarist based in Manchester
Honeyfeet
Manchester's best ethio-trad, barrel-house pop, cowpunk and folk-hop band
Groove Street West
Energetic and funky 9-piece funk/soul/disco/pop party band
Jadid Ensemble
Unique group of UK musicians who have a passion for the music of other nations and cultures deriving from the Arabic Diaspora
Jon Hickman
Piano vocalist covering a wide range of jazz, pop and soul classics
JusVibes
5-piece jazz group covering a wide range of standards, swing, bossa nova and soul, as well as playing their own original compositions
La Tinto Bros
Latin funky salsa experience
London Steel Pan
1-5 piece steel pan groups available for events, festivals and workshops
Magic Beans
Trio of guitar, bass and vocals
Najia Bagi
Female vocalist with influences ranging from Billie Holiday to Anthony and the Johnsons, classical musics and Arabic music, combining melancholic originals with soulful minimalism
Naomi Burrell String Quartet
RNCM-trained string quartet playing a mixture of classical, jazz and world music
Organic Groove Solutions
The O.G.’s take inspiration from classic 70’s soul, jazz and funk.
Rory Duffy Jazz Quartet and Trio
Bossa Nova and Brazilian music with forays into Latin, popular, jazz and world music
Sam Mean Lil Mama Payne
Whether you require upbeat jazzy boogie, R&B or laid back, soothing ballads, let Sam Mean Lil Mama Payne entertain you.
Serge Tebu
Cameroonian musician blending African melodies and grooves with jazz and Western harmony
T & Latouche
6-piece reggae band combining pumping bass-lines and driving rhythms with strong melody, sweet harmony, bubbling guitars and blistering brass hooks
Toni James
Soulful diva playing a range of genres for all ages including classic R&B to current pop, soul and disco guaranteed to get the dance floor moving
The House Devils
An intoxicating mix of Irish traditional tunes and folk songs
The Woo Hoos
Fun packed vocal harmony group with a twist
Zoe Chiotis
Singer-songwriter and guitarist inspired by heart and soul, unusual sounds and the desire to express emotions through more than words alone
DJ's
DJ SoulSister
Band on the Wall's best kept secret, guaranteed to ensure a night of good music and dancing for all ages
DJ SoulSmith
Dan Soulsmith is one of Manchester’s up-and-coming disc jockeys.
HOW TO BOOK
1) Enquiry
In order to book one of these artists, please contact Rory Duffy, Development Assistant, by emailing roryduffy@bandonthewall.org or by phoning 44(0)1618303885 / 447737760520, providing the following initial details:
- Date (and approximate timings, otherwise we will assume after 6PM)
- Postcode of venue
- Artist and preferred band size
We will then provide you with quote(s) and 'pencil' the date into the diary for a maximum period of 28 days. After this period, the date will be released unless we hear from you otherwise.
2) Confirmation
Once you are happy with the quote, we will issue you with a contract. This needs to be printed, signed and posted or scanned back to us. We will hold the date with the artist for a maximum period of 28 days or until we receive the returned contract.
3) Contracting
Once you have returned the contract and paid the 10% deposit, the booking is complete. Simple!
TESTIMONIALS
What our clients have said...
TicketMaster
"We had a ball, the event was great. From all accounts it was the best Christmas party we have had for a long while so I was very happy... The band (The Blame) were excellent, everyone loved them and the set was perfect. I would recommend them to anyone as a good all round covers band."
Excel Publishing Co Ltd
"The jazz quartet (Rory Duffy Jazz Quartet) were fantastic and helped to add a bit more elegance to the evenings proceedings. They were very professional and knew exactly what suited the mood, which made my job easier and the evening was a great success. Thank you again."
KRO LTD
"We had the guys (T & Latouche) play at The Big Top Bar in Piccadilly Gardens Manchester in December 2010, they had people walking in off the street when they saw the great atmosphere inside. We had really good customer feedback on the band and would certainly invite them to play at future events."
