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The Sway Allstars
The Sway Allstars are a London live band of touring and session musicians, based in Shoreditch, who have played well over 500 weddings and more than 2,000 events in over 40 countries.
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About
The Sway Allstars
The Sway Allstars are a party band run from Shoreditch in London. Its members work as touring and session musicians in the mainstream music industry and come together to play private parties, weddings and corporate events. Their combined credits include work with James Brown, Amy Winehouse, Blur, Kylie Minogue, Ed Sheeran and Robbie Williams.
Couples can book the band in several shapes. A solo pianist, guitarist or singer suits a ceremony or drinks reception, and duos such as DJ and sax or singer and piano are available. The DJ Live band replaces drums, bass and guitar with a DJ while the singers, saxophonist and percussionist play along. The full party band usually comes as a seven piece with three singers or a ten piece with brass and percussion, and can be as small as six or as large as twelve.
“We promise three things: the highest level of professionalism, the highest level of entertainment and a full dancefloor.”
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The repertoire runs from 60s Motown and soul through 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s anthems to current chart music, and traditional Israeli dancing. Themed sets are also available, among them 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s Britpop. The band asks what a couple likes and dislikes and adapts the set to the crowd on the night, built around a set list refined over more than 25 years.
The band has played well over 500 weddings, from private gardens to large venues, and more than 2,000 events in over 40 countries, including Dubai, where it has played for more than 20 years. About 80 per cent of its work comes from repeat bookings or recommendation.
How they work
From the first message to the day itself
- 01Send an enquiry
Couples give the date, location, number of guests and occasion through the contact form, and say whether they need the PA and stage lighting, a live DJ, or early load in or late load out.
- 02Choose a line-up
The band suggests line-ups from solo pianist or singer to a twelve piece, and couples can ask for a particular combination. Space needed runs from about 4m by 3m for a four piece to 8m by 5m for twelve.
- 03Shape the set list
Couples say what they like and what they do not, and the band will not play a genre they dislike. The set is adapted to the room through the night.
- 04Sign the contract
A non-returnable deposit is taken when the contract is signed. If the date cannot be kept because of force majeure, a new date is agreed and the deposit moves to it.
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Gallery
30 photographs
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The Sway Allstars
Their weddings on film
Sway Allstars showreel 2024
Sway Allstars showreel, unbranded version
Sway Allstars showreel, branded version
The Sway Allstars playing at a party in Seoul, South Korea
Sway Allstars perform at the Four Seasons Hotel in London for the hotel's 50th birthday
Sway Allstars performing at the InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane, London
Sway Allstars performing for the easyJet Spirit Awards 2020 at Wembley Stadium, The Great Hall
DJ based live band
COCO, a DJ based live band
COCO live at the Cafe de Paris, London
COCO edit
Blurasis, 90s Britpop tribute
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Where they work
Based in United Kingdom, serving London, Dubai
71 Leonard Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4QS, United Kingdom
- Their base
- Venues nearby
What they do
Services and fees
Line-ups
- Solo pianist, guitarist or singer
- Duos such as DJ and sax, or singer and piano
- DJ Live band of three to five pieces
- Party band of six to twelve pieces with brass and percussion
Music
- 60s Motown and soul
- 70s disco
- 80s pop
- 90s Britpop
- Current chart music
- Traditional Israeli dancing
For a wedding day
- Ceremony music from a singer or pianist
- Drinks reception with sax, percussion and DJ
- Evening party band for the dance floor
Extras
- PA and stage lighting on request
- Live DJ service
- Early load in or late load out
- Parties in Dubai
Fees
Fees on request
They quote for each wedding, from your date, guest numbers and plans.
Ask for a proposalQuestions couples ask
Before you write to them
How many weddings has the band played?
Well over 500 weddings, as part of more than 2,000 events in over 40 countries.
What size is the band?
Line-ups start with solo performers and duos. The DJ Live band is three to five pieces, and the party band runs from six to twelve pieces, most often a seven piece with three singers or a ten piece with brass and percussion.
How much space does the band need?
As a rough guide, a four piece needs 4m by 3m, a six or seven piece 5m by 3m, a ten piece 6m by 4m and a twelve piece 8m by 5m.
Do I choose the songs?
The band wants to know what you like and what you do not, and will not play a genre you dislike. It also adapts the set to the crowd, using a set list refined over more than 25 years.
Can I see the band before I book?
It is hard to arrange visits to private parties. About 80 per cent of the band's work comes from repeat bookings or recommendation, and showreels and videos are on the website and YouTube channel.
Do I pay a deposit?
Yes. A non-returnable deposit is taken when the contract is signed. If the date cannot be kept because of force majeure, a new date is agreed and the deposit moves to it.
What happens if I cancel?
After the contract is signed, a cancellation fee of 50 per cent of the total fee applies. It rises to 75 per cent within 60 days of the event and 100 per cent within 30 days.
Where does the band play?
From London it plays across the UK and worldwide, with a long history of parties in Dubai.
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