All Surrey Hants Berks Sussex Live Wedding Band

One of the best live wedding bands, function bands and party bands in Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and Sussex.

Famous Five Band is very experienced and great fun - a top live function band specialising in weddings but suitable for any function, party or dance whether large or small.

We play a great selection of music from the best and most popular chart covers and are an ideal choice of live function band for all those important events such as a Wedding Reception, Anniversary, Engagement, Retirement party, Annual Office Staff party, Corporate function, Masonic Ladies Night, Dinner-Dance, School PTA party, Christmas Party, Summer Ball, any Club party, theme party, small private party etc.
Don't take our word for it - check our testimonials page.

We provide a complete package including lighting for the dance floor and CD mixes between our live sets.
We always dress appropriately for your special occasion - usually NOT as in the picture above!!
We cover all of Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and West Sussex but welcome enquiries further afield.

MORE ABOUT FAMOUS FIVE & FRIENDS BAND
Our job is to provide YOU with great entertainment. We are dedicated to making sure that YOU have a fantastic time. We love playing but it never feels better than when the dance floor is full and everyone is obviously enjoying themselves - so that's what we always aim to achieve. We're very familiar with playing at weddings and all types of function, party and celebration. Famous Five Band provides a dependable service with great music, great sound and lights - and above all, great fun!!

We are friendly, versatile and always pleased to fit in with your arrangements. 

We are amongst the best live wedding bands, live function bands and live party bands playing some of the best live music in Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and East or West Sussex.

We play a well chosen mix of the most popular hits from the last six decades so there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether it’s for a birthday party, an anniversary, a wedding, a big corporate function, an office Christmas party, a School summer ball or any private function or party you can’t beat having a live band to make your event really come to life.

Famous Five Band is a great choice of live function/party/wedding band if you want to get any celebration going. We always aim to make your special occasion a truly memorable event.

Famous Five Band's musicians have played at many weddings, parties and all sorts of functions in all sorts of venues so we know exactly what is needed to make your function, party or wedding go with a swing! For a very special occasion such as the Bride and Groom’s first dance we can even learn to play that special song for you. (1)

We have a professional sound and light system and the sense to play at the volume you like! We bring a large range of CD mixes to play as required e.g. before your event, whilst your guests are dining and as a Disco between (and possibly after) our own live music sets. We can also play your own CDs or tracks from your mp3 player. Our PA can be used for making speeches and special announcements.

We will always dress appropriately for your wedding, party or function. (2)

All members of Famous Five Band are consummate professionals with many years experience and are proud of their reputation as talented and versatile musicians and entertainers.

If you're looking for a wedding band, function band or party band in Surrey, Hampshire, Hants, Berks, Berkshire, E.Sussex, W.Sussex, Middx, Kent, Beds, Herts, Dorset, Bucks, Dorset, Glos, Oxon and London ... look no further!
Famous Five Band is an excellent choice of Live Band for your Wedding, Party or any Function.

We carry the required Public Liability Insurance and our equipment is regularly safety-checked and labelled accordingly.
(1) assuming sufficient notice and that the arrangement is suitable for our line up, otherwise we are happy to play your special song on CD or mp3.
(2) Fancy dress parties may need enough notice and additional cost of costume hire for the band.
Very large events (e.g. over 500 guests) may need enough notice and additional cost of PA/lighting hire.

Famous Five Band - Surrey Sussex Hants Hampshire Berks Berkshire U.K.   E&OE

Come and hear Famous Five Band live!  We'd love to see you at any public gig.

If you think you'd like to book us read the end of this page and check our availability here.

NOTE - 2009 is much further down the page

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Public live gig - Saddlers Arms, Send Marsh Road, Ripley, Surrey GU23 6JQ

Royal British Legion, Downing Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 5BB

 

Dunstable United Services Club, Bedfordshire LU6 3HS

Combined Wedding Anniversary and 80th Birthday Party - Fleet, Hampshire

Live pub gig - Mayford Arms, Mayford, Woking, Surrey GU22 9QT

Bitterne Park Social Club, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 1NQ

 

Dinner Dance - Tweseldown Ball, Hampshire

Dinner Dance - Haslemere Museum, Surrey

Bank Holiday Monday afternoon public gig. Live music 1.00 - 5.30

The Cricketers, Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3AA

 

We are headlining "Music In The Marsh" - Public All Day Live Music Charity Event 10 or more live bands - midday until 9pm -The Saddlers Arms GU23 6JQ

Wedding Reception - Burley Manor, New Forest, Hampshire

50th Birthday Party - St George's Hill Lawn Tennis Club, Weybridge, Surrey

School 6th Form Leavers Summer Ball - Queen's Stand, Epsom Racecourse, Surrey

60th Birthday Fancy Dress Party - Fleet, Hampshire

 

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Goldsworth School PTA Ball - Dinner Dance - Chobham Golf Club, Surrey

60th Birthday Party - Hindhead, Surrey

21st Birthday Party - nr. Woking, Surrey

Masonic Ladies Night Charity Gig - Queen's Stand, Epsom Racecourse, Surrey
in aid of Royal Marsden Hospital, Epsom, Surrey

 

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Sunday afternoon public gig. The Cricketers, Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3AA  Great food, drink and great live music!

Wedding Reception - Princes Risborough, Bucks

Rudgwick Steam & Country Fair, West Sussex

Bank Holiday Monday afternoon public gig. The Cricketers, Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3AA  for more great food, drink and great live music!

Royal British Legion, Downing Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 5BB

 

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Wedding Reception - Littlecote House, Hungerford, Berkshire

40th Birthday party - Walton on the Hill, Surrey

Charity Fund-raiser for Guildford Operatic Society - West Horsley, Surrey

 

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Wedding Party - Tithe Barn, Ye Olde Bell, Hurley, Berkshire

Wedding Reception - The Domus, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Wedding Reception - Wasing Park, Aldermaston, Berkshire

Wedding Reception - Sandford Springs, Kingsclere, Hampshire

Four weddings and no funeral this month ... so far!!

 

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Dinner Dance - Blue Mountain Golf & Conference Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire

not available - sorry!

Live public gig - We are headlining the Beacon Hill Winter Beer Festival -
info at www.bhbf.co.uk Hindhead Royal British Legion, Surrey GU26 6QB

Public live gig - The Red Lion, Red Lion Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8RG

Royal British Legion, Downing Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 5BB

 

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Staff Christmas Party - Whiteley Village, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

Parents' Association Christmas Dinner Dance - Royal Grammar School, Guildford

Corporate Christmas Dinner Dance - Ramada Hotel, East Horsley, Surrey

Wedding Reception - Chewton Glen Hotel, New Milton, Hampshire

New Years Eve Party - United Services Club, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

 

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Public live gig - The Red Lion, Red Lion Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8RG

Public live gig - The Cricketers, Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3AA

Royal British Legion, Downing Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 5BB

 

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Wedding Reception - Royal Berkshire Hotel a.k.a. Ramada Ascot, Berkshire

Public live gig - The Red Lion, Red Lion Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8RG

 

Wedding Reception - Crookham Village, Fleet, Hampshire

Wedding Reception - The Elvetham, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire

Live pub gig - The Red Lion, Red Lion Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8RG

Residents' Party - Whiteley Village, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

 

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60th Birthday Party - Epsom, Surrey

Public live gig - The Red Lion, Red Lion Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8RG

Public live gig. Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. Live music 1.30 - 5.30

BBQ most of day. The Cricketers, Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3AA

Lockwood Day Centre, Guildford - Charitable Social Event for Clients - Private

Wedding Reception - Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey

 

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Witley & District Social Club, Mill Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5LW

50th Birthday Party - Bramley, Guildford, Surrey

last minute band booking (another band cancelled) - Knaphill Club, Surrey

Public live gig - The Red Lion, Red Lion Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8RG

Public live gig. Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. Live music 1.30 - 5.30

BBQ most of day. The Cricketers, Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3AA

40th Birthday Party - Cranleigh, Surrey

Royal British Legion, Downing Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 5BB

 

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Wedding Reception - Manor House Hotel, Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey

United Services Club, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 3HS

Public live gig - The Crown, High Street, Knaphill, Surrey GU21 2PP

Wedding Reception - Ramada Guildford / Leatherhead, Surrey

Public live gig - The Red Lion, Red Lion Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8RG

Public gig. The Cricketers, Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3AA 8.45pm

Free for evening booking

Daytime - "Music In The Marsh" - Public All Day Live Music Charity Event 
9 or 10 live bands - midday until 9pm or so
Famous Five Band playing at about 2pm
The Saddlers Arms, Send Marsh Road, Ripley GU23 6JQ  Tel.01483 224209

 

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Public gig - The Red Lion, Red Lion Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8RG  8.30pm

The Windlesham Picnic - a village event in aid of local charities

Admission only by pre-purchased ticket

Enquiries to Jo on 01276-452203 or Chris on 01344-622797

Goldsworth School PTA Ball - Dinner Dance, Chobham Golf Club, Surrey

Wedding Reception - Wasing Park, Aldermaston, Berkshire

Masonic Summer Charity Ball in aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice 
- at the Ramada Farnham (a.k.a. The Hogs Back Hotel) Surrey

Wedding Reception - Sherborne Castle, Dorset

Sunday Wedding Reception - Sunninghill, Surrey

 

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50th Birthday Party nr. Lewes, East Sussex

Wedding Reception - De Vere Hotel, Gorse Hill, Woking, Surrey

40th Birthday Party nr. Reading, Berkshire

Public gig - The Red Lion, Red Lion Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8RG  8.30pm

Hemel Hempstead Royal British Legion 

Public admitted but possible admission charge for non-members

Public gig. Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. Live music 1.30 - 5.30

BBQ most of day. The Cricketers, Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3AA

 

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Wedding Reception - Fitzleroi Barn, Fittleworth, West Sussex

Lockwood Day Centre, Guildford - Charitable Social Event for Clients - Private

Sand Martins Golf Club Dinner Dance - Wokingham, Berkshire

 

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Royal British Legion, Downing Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 5BB

Public admitted but small admission charge for non-members

Wedding Reception - Frensham Pond Hotel, nr. Farnham, Surrey

 

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Wedding Reception - De Vere Hotel, Horsley Towers, East Horsley, Surrey

 

Wedding Reception - Wokingham, Berkshire

New Years Eve Party - United Services Club, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

 

 

Wedding Reception - nr. Cirencester, Gloucestershire

 

 

Wedding Reception - Northbrook Park, Farnham, Surrey

 

 

Wedding Reception - Frensham Pond Hotel, nr. Farnham, Surrey

 

 

New Years Eve Party - Witley & District Social Club, Godalming, Surrey

 

Any dates not listed may be available to book.

 

Bookings are considered to be confirmed on receipt of a deposit.

 

We get an ever-increasing number of enquiries so PLEASE let us know as soon as possible if you decide to book us or someone else may get the date you want.  If you think you'd like to book us but need a little more time to decide please ask for first refusal for the date you want.

If you do not have first refusal for your date we may take another booking for this date.

Due to the large number of enquiries please note that first refusals now expire one week after the next public gig or the public gig you have said you expect to attend.  If you can't come to this public gig you can always renew your first refusal by contacting us again.

 

PLEASE, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO BOOK US!!
We don't mind if you prefer someone else - it's your choice after all - but PLEASE be so kind as to ring or email to tell us so we can free up the date for someone else.


Famous Five Band - Guildford, Woking & Chessington Surrey; Farnborough Hampshire; Maidenhead & Reading Berkshire U.K.  E&OE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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