Start the Party

Start The Party are a dynamic wedding and party band from the north west of England. As musicians we have been working together for over ten years and specialize in the highest standard of live party music. We faithfully recreate some of the biggest hits spanning almost five decades of music. Our extensive repertoire features songs made famous by the likes of Chic, ABBA, Earth Wind & Fire, Madonna, Katy Perry……..and many more guaranteed to get your party started! Each member of The Band has a wealth of experience in both live and studio performance. We have all worked with a variety of names within the music industry and we take great pride in our professionalism to ensure that your event is one to remember forever. Our live sound is first class and we don’t use off the shelf backing tracks. We record our own drums, bass guitar, synth lines & backing vocals which are sequenced on stage together with live vocals, keyboards and guitar. When you see us – you won’t be disappointed! Start The Party cater for all kinds of private & corporate events and we will happily travel nationwide to your chosen venue. We can be booked as a standard 3-piece or with additional musicians/dancers for larger events. We also offer a DJ service. Whatever the occasion – we can deliver! Band Members Charlotte Day – Vocals Charlotte has been a professional singer for almost twenty years. Her voice can be heard on numerous top 40 records from the likes of Danni Minogue, Loleatta Holloway, and Faith Hill to name a few! In 2005 charlotte performed lead vocals on the number 1 UK Dance chart hit ‘Finally’ produced by multi-platinum remixer team Love to Infinity. As a former member of chart topping dance group Soda Club, she has had international success as a singer, songwriter and producer, and has toured extensively throughout the UK. Charlotte is also an accomplished singing coach. Aidan Townend – Keyboards Having played the piano since he was 3 years old, it’s fair to say that Aidan’s performance skills are of the highest calibre. He has written music for the BBC and Sky TV and has also worked with Beverley Knight, Sarah Harding (Girls Aloud) and Katie White (The Ting Tings) amongst others. Earlier in his career he toured the UK and Japan with rock band Jordan and was also MD to the late controversial comic Bernard Manning! Rob Taylor – Guitars Rob was also a former member of rock band Jordan. He is a truly exceptional musician and has been playing the guitar & bass guitar for well over thirty years. After Jordan split, Robin and Aidan maintained a very close working relationship. They performed in several bands together and have collaborated on various musical projects over the years including production and songwriting for many established artists.

Hyde Bank Farm, Romiley

“Just a quick message from me and the wife! Can’t remember thanking you in person on the night but many many thanks for a great performance on Friday night – it was perfect . Andy and Terri P.S. Hope you got your butties.” – Wedding.

Adlington Hall, Cheshire

“Just wanted to say a massive thank you for playing at our wedding! You were absolutely fantastic from start to finish and all the guests said the same! A huge thanks for singing the first dance song, it made it all the more special for the both of us, although we didn’t know whether to dance with each other or listen to you! Thanks ever so much!” – Jay & Marie Beech, Wedding.

The Deanwater Hotel, Woodford

“Thank you for playing at our wedding party. Everyone had great fun and I had many people singing your praises. You did something to suit all our guests. I hope you had as much fun as we did.” – Jan & Dave Riley, Wedding.

Lastra Farm, Anglesey

“I would only book the best for our amazing day – you didn’t disappoint !! Everyone loved it Thank you!” – Alison & Stu Allan, Wedding.

70’s

Le freak – Chic

Good times – Chic

We are family – Sister Sledge

Thinking of you – Sister Sledge

Best of my love – The Emotions

Dancing Queen – ABBA

Blame it on the boogie – Jackson 5

Shake your body – Michael Jackson

Your love keeps lifting me higher – Jackie Wilson

Dancing in the street – Vandellas

Reach Out – Four Tops

Uptight – Stevie Wonder

Everybody Dance Chic

Night to remember – Shalimar

Celebration – Kool & The Gang

Oh what a night – Frankie Valli

Grease – Frankie Valli –

80’s

Get into the groove/Tell it to my hear medley – Madonna/Taylor Dane

Teardrops – Womack & Womack

I’m every woman – Chaka Khan

Respect – Erasure

Tainted Love – Marc Almond

Relax – Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Freedom – Wham

Take On Me – Aha

Don’t Go – Yazzoo

Don’t you want me – Human League

Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel

90’s + 00’s….

Viva La Vida – Coldplay

Greatest Day – Take That

Have a nice day – Stereophonics

Bend and Break – Keane

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Get Lucky – Daft Punk ft Pharrell

Lady (hear me tonight) – Modjo

Human – The Killers

Firework – Katy Perry

Happy – Pharrell Williams

Believe – Cher

Finally – Ce Ce Peniston