The Masqueraders

Who We Are

The Masqueraders are a superior party band that performs live music of the highest calibre  - the perfect choice for any wedding, party, fundraiser or corporate event. We primarily cover London and the South East but often travel further afield depending on location.  We have over 20 years experience in the music business, so you can be totally confident that we will fill the dance floor and deliver that all-important, feel-good factor for your event. 

The band operates a flexible five to nine piece line-up, which includes fabulous male and female lead vocalists and a sizzling-hot three-piece brass section. The basic five-piece line up can be increased with one, two or three brass players according to budget. 

Our goal is to help you to create the perfect memory of your perfect day – whatever the function. Your choice of live band can make it or break it - you can rely on us to kick-start the party and deliver truly great live music and ensure your guests remember the occasion with enthusiasm!

The quality of our singers and musicians is unsurpassed; all our band members have worked as high level session players for many big names including  Tina Turner, Spandau Ballet, Mica Paris, Bjorn Again, Bjork, Eric Clapton and the BBC to name a few, as well as performing regularly  in the West End.  Our team includes successful songwriters who have co-written hits for pop artists such as Girls Aloud and The Sugar Babes as well as composed theme songs and commissioned music for TV companies and major advertising agencies. 

“Well where can I begin? I thought you guys were absolutely fantastic. I woke up to a foot of snow the morning of my wedding day and I was so worried that all of the services wouldn’t be able to make it, including the band. Toby rang me in the morning and was one of the only people that said to me that you guys would DEF be there, instead of some other phone calls that I took that day that said they would ‘try their best’ etc... it was one of the most reassuring phone calls I took that day. 

I didn’t even notice you guys setting up, then all of a sudden you were there. The music and singing was out of this world, due to the snow I was so worried that everyone would leave early, but I think the fact that the band was so good encouraged people to stay much later than I thought. You guys were just absolutely brilliant, and I cannot thank you enough.”  Heather and Edward x 

• Offer live music that will satisfy the entire audience. 
• Play up to 3 x 50 min live sets and covers music during breaks from iPod.
• Are able to offer an optional live jazz / background set during dinner/drinks if required. 
• Come self contained with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system.
• Offer a stress-free experience for you. Our live band is professionally managed with a seamless booking process that includes expert advice and close liaison throughout, from start to finish. 
• Supply the essential ‘feel good factor’ for your wedding night, event or function and make it a night to remember! 
• Are professional, completely reliable, punctual, well dressed and will behave appropriately for your wedding/special event/function. 
• Are experienced at working with professional venues. We will set up quickly and discreetly – no need for lengthy and noisy sound checks. 
• Are insured (£5 million public liability insurance) and all equipment is safe and PAT tested (a standard requirement by many hotels and other venues).

Why Book Us?

The band is professionally managed with a seamless booking process that includes expert advice and close liaison throughout, from start to finish.  You can be completely assured that the band will be punctual, reliable, pleasant and professional throughout, unlike many semi-professional bands that could let you down.

 What We Play

The biggest and best hits from the 50s to the present day – click on the link above to see our extensive Song List.

 What Our Clients Say

 They say ‘the proof of the pudding is in the eating’ and the comments from our happy clients stand testimony to that theory.  We’re delighted they chose The Masqueraders and so were they! 

“Please pass on a huge thanks to the band for a fantastic performance on Saturday night, the party rocked and everyone loved The Masqueraders - the play list was spot on and the band's energy, professionalism and desire to entertain was palpable.  We have already had letters and emails full of thanks for a rocking good evening, great venue, great music and above all a great band.......we are sure you will have a lot of follow up bookings from our friends.  Good luck with the business and keep on rocking!!! “  Best regards, Micky and Vicky 

Read more by clicking the link above.

Where We Have Played

The band has performed at hundreds of private parties, weddings and corporate functions since 1997. A selection of venues follows:

Addington Palace, Surrey; Alexander House Hotel, Turners Hill; Amberley Castle, Amberley; Ashdown Park Hotel, Forest Row; Aviator Hotel, Northamptonshire;  Avington Park, Winchester; Basingstoke Country Hotel, Hampshire; Battle Abbey School, Battle; Bore Place, Kent; Bowood Golf & Country Club, Wiltshire; Brenchley National Golf Club, Kent; Brighton College, East Sussex; Brighton Metropole; Bulls Head, Chislehurst; Bulmer Lawn Hotel, Hampshire; Buxted Park Hotel, Uckfield; Cambridge Cottage, Kew Gardens; Careys Manor Hotel, Hampshire; Chancery Court Hotel, London; Cherry Hinton Community Centre, Cambridgeshire; Chiddingstone Castle, Kent; Chilston Park Hotel, Kent; Coltsford Mill, Oxted; Copthorne Tara Hotel, London; Cornbury Park, Oxford; Down Hall Country Club, Essex; East Sussex National, Uckfield; Eastwell Manor, Kent; Eaton Bray Village Hall, Bedfordshire; Farnham Castle, Surrey; Ghyll Manor, Rusper; Goodwood House, W. Sussex; Gosfield Hall, Essex; Great Fosters Hotel, Surrey; HAC (Honourable Artillery Company), London; Hadlow Agricultural College, Kent; Ham Polo Club, Surrey; Hampton Court Hotel, Surrey; Hampton Court House, Hampton Court; Hare And Hounds, Bidborough; Heckfield Place, Hampshire; Hever Golf Club, Kent; High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells; High Wycombe Town Hall, Bucks; Horsted Place, Uckfield; Hotel Du Vin, Tunbridge Wells; Hotel Du Vin, Winchester;  Invicta Park, Maidstone; Kings Head, Stokenchurch; Laddingford House, Kent; Lainston House Hotel, Hampshire; Lakewood Centre, Somerset; Landmark Hotel, London; Mannings Heath Hotel, West Sussex; Mansion House, Luton Hoo Hotel;  Luton; Middle Temple, London; Moatlands Golf Club, Kent; Nettlestead Place, Nr Maidstone; Nutfield Priory, Surrey; Oakley Court, Windsor; Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park; Penshurst Village Hall, Kent; Port Lympne Mansion, Hythe; Prestwold Hall, Leics; RAC Country Club, Epsom; Randolph Hotel, Oxford; Ravenswood Hotel, Sussex; Rhinefield House, Hampshire; Ripley Castle, Harrogate; Royal Windsor Race Course, Windsor; Runnymede Hotel, Surrey; Salomons Centre, Southborough; Selsdon Park Hotel, Surrey; Sheraton Hotel, Edinburgh; Six Hills Golf Club, Leics; Slaugham Place, W. Sussex; Sofitel, Gatwick; Sopwell House, Herts; South Lodge Hotel, Horsham;  Southport Floral Hall & Theatre Complex,  Merseyside; Spa Hotel,  Tunbridge Wells; Spring Fields Events Centre, Spalding;  St Augustines, Westgate On Sea; St Stephens Club, London; Stanhill Court Hotel, Surrey; Stanmer House, Brighton; Stockbrook Golf & Country Club, Essex; Sugar Reef, Piccadily, London; Swallows Oast, Ticehurst; Swynford Paddocks Hotel, Suffolk; Templeton House, Roehampton; Tewin Bury Farm Hotel, Herts; Thames Club, Staines; The Inn At Woburn, Beds; The Landsdown Club, London; The Worx, Fulham; Tithe Barn, Ditcham; Tithe Barn, Lenham; Turkey Mill; Maidstone; Wadurst Castle, Wadhurst; Westerham Golf Club, Westerham; Westerham Village Hall, Westerham; White Horse, Hurst Green; Wilderness Golf Club, Kent; Woodlands Park Hotel, Surrey.

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