The Present

Highlights

OVER 1000 GIGS IN THE PAST 5 YEARS support to Robbie Williams, Westlife etc...
4 PIECE BAND WITH 4 AMAZING LEAD VOCALISTS
Performed in front of 48,000 and Prince William

Act profile

Since their conception The Present have worked hard to develop an unrivalled sound and the liveliest stage show around. These qualities, an ever increasing repertoire (500 songs and growing), four amazing lead vocalists and over 1000 gigs in the last 5 years make for a live music performance not to be missed.

The Present prides itself on being one of the hardest working bands in England and regularly performs 3-4 nights a week all over the U.K. & Europe supporting named artists or entertaining clients and both private & corporate events.

Along the way the members of The Talent have performed 'Flying Without Wings' with 'Westlife', 'Let Me Entertain You' with 'Robbie Williams', 'The Look Of Love' with 'ABC' and (unashamedly) 'Is This the Way to Amarillo' with 'Tony Christie'. They have also performed with many top acts i.e. 'Heatwave', Boney M', Simon Webb' & 'Jools Holland', plus performed at many of Europe’s top venues including Earls Court, Birmingham N.E.C & Wembley Arena.

The Present's reputation recently enabled them to perform in front of Prince William and 48,000 scouts from over 120 different countries at the 21st World Scout Jamboree. This CV coupled with a very long list of happy clients means The Talent can guarantee you a night you will never forget and your guests will be talking about for years to come.

Line-up

The Present share any lead & backing vocals during a function giving them to ability to choose the right singer for the right song, ultimately re-creating the original versions closer than any other act around. The Talent is available with different size line ups to suit you, your function and your budget. Our most popular line up is the 4 piece band consisting of 4 lead vocalists, Guitar, Bass, Drums and Keyboards/Saxophone (as featured on our free demo cd). Please find a list of our current s

3 piece band (Guitar, Bass, and Drums)

4 piece band (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys/Sax)

5 piece band (Guitar. Bass, Drums, Keys/Sax, Female Vocals)

6 piece band (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys/Sax, Female Vocals, and 1 Brass)

Also included

A full EV powered 6k pa system, with an intelligent lighting system, kam power bars x 2, led par cans x 6. 4 x martin scanners. This is also includes all the usual leads and stands and three mackie sm450 as monitors.

Location

South East based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands.

Testimonials

"Please pass on our thanks to the band - we didn't actually see them leave. They were fantastic and all our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the band looked like they were having fun too!
If anyone asks for a recommendation, The Present will certainly be top of our list.
Kind regards
Joanne Weir" Sat 12th Dec '09

Hi Guys,
 
Now we are back home and back to reality I wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you so much for providing an amazing evening of music at our wedding.
 
Matt was happily indulged with the Muse track and I would like to thank you for your patience when it came to me throwing the boquet, all 3 times! I drank a little more than I intended, as I'm sure you realised as I introduced myself to you when unpacking your van, but this didn't stop me having an amazing night, helped hugley by you guys.

It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves on the dance floor and letting go of any inhibitions they had. We had many comments from friends and family about what a great band you are and would like to pass on their thanks too.
 
The support you provided in responding to my many questions along the way was also greatly appreciated as it helped take away planning stress
 
Thanks so much for helping make our day enjoyable and special.
 
Hanna and Matt Taylor. Friday 11th September 2009

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Dear Barrie,
 
Apologies it's taken so long to drop you a note, but my husband and I would just like to say a massive thank you to The Talent and for making our Big Day so magical.

We had an amazing time, and you all did a fantastic job of getting the crowd going on the dance floor later on in the evening. I simply adored your choice of last song (Hey Jude). It's one of my favourite tunes of all time - I was delighted that you played it and it was a great send off to a fantastic nite.
 
Please pass our thanks onto all the band members and wishing you all the very best for the future.
 
Kind regards,
 
Andrea & Phil James 8th August 2009

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Hi Barrie
 
Could you please pass this email on to the band...
 
We would just like to say a huge THANK YOU to you all for a fantastic evenings live music, far better than any disco!!! Just what we asked for, Fun & funky with no Abba.

The Talent were superb, we had a great night and our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves commenting on how good the band were. Lots of dancing from young and old, some we were not too sure if they should have but at least they enjoyed themselves.

Thank you also for accompanying us for our first dance, we loved every minute of it even though we forgot the moves :o)
 
We would recommend The Talent to anyone. The Manager of the Hotel was impressed with the guys and has requested that we forward on details of website & email to him should they have need of or to recommend a live band.
 
We wish you every success for the future.
 
Regards
 
Robert & Racheal Harbord (29th August 2009 Fritton)
 
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Hi Baggy

Just a quick message to thank you and the guys for a fantastic evenings entertainment for mine and Sarah's wedding at Parklands. You really created a fantastic atmosphere throughout the evening and kept everybody up and dancing right to the very end. I reckon you could have played 'Sex on Fire' 20 times and still people wouldn't have minded!!

And it was great that you got to play with Will Martin for a few songs. Neither Sarah or I had a clue what my brother had planned, but I understand that between yourselves, my brother Glenn and James at Parklands, you hadit sorted. It really was quality!

Thanks again guys, and should we ever need entertainment again or feel the need to recommend anyone to friends and family, then we would have no hesitation in naming you guys top of out list.

Thanks again, and all the best for the future.

Kind regards,

Paul and Sarah Wallis - Saturday 25th July 2009

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Hi Baggy,

James and I wanted to thank you and the rest of the band so very much for your patience on our wedding day. When we finally got you started we were not disappointed. Our first dance 'You and Me' which you performed for us was great and I look forward to seeing and listening to you guys again when we see the video.

Everyone loved the music and certainly lots of our friends commented on how great you were and how everyone was up and dancing from start to finish. It made our night and we thank you very much for your professionalism through out..

All the very best Jane and James Winkley - June 2009

Previous clients

Abbey National, World Scout Foundation, Tescos PLC, Greene King, Avondale Coaches, Butlins Holiday Camp, Jumpin Jaks, Chicago Rock Cafe, Bistro Live, Australia House, London Stock Exchange, Warner Holidays, O'Neills, Many private events etc...

£1000 - £1395

Music Samples

Repertoire

Extra Costs

The price brackets above should be used as a guide only as all quotes are bespoke.

Performance times for most acts except Tributes and some other Unique performers are usually 2 x 60 minute sets or 3 x 40 min sets.

(If you require the act to perform longer than these times you may incur extra costs.)

Travel costs vary depending on the act and will be included to the quote given to you by our agents.

Our acts would usually expect to arrive around 5.30pm and to be finished around midnight.

(If you need the act to arrive earlier or finish later there may be extra costs but these can be negotiated.)