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Band Bio
If you want to hire the ultimate in live entertainment for your wedding, party, event or function, the Ignition Showband are the showband band for you. Put simply, this iconic, globe-trotting powerhouse of a band is the pinnacle of luxury live entertainment. This multi-award-winning 10 - 21 piece function band is quite literally known throughout the world for it's finely polished, unique and jaw-droppingly spectacular live show.
You can see from their epic videos that no one parties like the Ignition Showband and demonstrates why these talented musicians hold the enviable position of being the number one choice for event planners around the world with top clients that include PepsiCo, ITV, Hewlett Packard, BBC, Rolls Royce, KPMG and Channel 4 amongst many others. Hiring the Ignition Showband is a once in a lifetime experience whether you're hosting an event, party or your own wedding or celebration.
The whole Ignition Showband package on offer showcases their fiercely talented musicians and groundbreaking stage show showcasing stunning medleys, blazing choreography, contemporary costumes and plenty of audience interaction and participation culminating in a world of music, raw energy, laughter and love as they jump up and off the stage getting everyone involved. 4 epic lead vocalists performing stunning and original arrangements of the worlds finest pop, rock, Motown, disco, garage, pop-punk, RnB, indie, soul, dance, reggae and funk from artists as diverse as Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Oasis, Tina Turner, The Beatles, Pharrell Williams and Bon Jovi masterfully work the stage getting you and your guests up on that dance floor dancing and singing the night away. Did we mention the epic backing band pulsating away behind the 4 four lead singers delivering hit after hit?
Whatever the setting, location or venue type, this function band have it covered with expandable, top quality light and sound shows, various line ups and booking packages including gold, DIY, platinum, rhodium and totally bespoke options. You can dress the band as you wish and add booking options such as pro DJ sets, live band/DJ sets, extra live performances, duo or trio live lounge sets, electric string sets, brass band sets and customisable Jewish Simcha dancing medleys and Chuppah ceremony music with Israeli vocalists and/or acoustic guitarists. If you can dream it up, the Ignition Showband can provide it so speak to us so we can design your perfect and truly bespoke live entertainment package for you.
Wedding, corporate and party lineup options include:
10 piece: 4 Vocalists, 2 Horns, Guitar, Keys, Bass & Drums
12 piece: 4 Vocalists, 2 Horns, 2 Electric Strings, Guitar, Keys, Bass & Drums
14 piece: 4 Vocalists, 3 Horns, 3 Electric Strings, Guitar, Keys, Bass & Drums
17 piece: 4 Vocalists, 4 Horns, 4 Electric Strings, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums & Percussion
21 piece: 4 Vocalists, 6 Horns, 6 Electric Strings, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums & Percussion
Jewish wedding/bar and bat mitzvah lineup options include:
10 Piece: 4 Vocalists, 2 Horns, Guitar, Keys, Bass & Drums (plus Israeli Vocalist)
12 Piece: 4 Vocalists, 2 Horns, 2 Electric Strings, Guitar, Keys, Bass & Drums (plus Israeli Vocalist)
14 Piece: 4 Vocalists, 3 Horns, 3 Electric Strings, Guitar, Keys, Bass & Drums (plus Israeli Vocalist)
17 Piece: 4 Vocalists, 4 Horns, 4 Electric Strings, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums & Percussion (plus Israeli Vocalist)
21 Piece: 4 Vocalists, 6 Horns, 6 Electric Strings, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums & Percussion (plus Israeli Vocalist)
All prices shown are based on the 10 piece wedding, party and event lineup with Platinum production package which includes flexible and expandable world-class lighting, PA, sound and lighting engineers, interval DJ sets, 2 pm or later arrival, first dance or other special song requests and PLI and PAT certificates. Please don't hesitate to contact us for more information on other booking options and larger lineups or Jewish celebration pricing and please note that due to availability or illness, deputy musicians of very a high professional standard may sometimes be used.
Whether performing at a wedding, party or event, Ignition Showband will surpass all expectations and as a seasoned, expert showband for hire with rave reviews from around the globe, these world-class performers are the only ones to book for that jaw-dropping, utterly world-class live event that you will never forget and never surpass. There's only one world-class function band and its name is Ignition Showband.
Band Line Up
Checkout the band line up below.
- Trombone
- Laptop DJ
- DJ
- Backing Singers
- Backing Vocals
- Keyboard
- Male Vocals
- Female Vocals
- Bass
- Violin
- Trumpet
- Saxophone
- Drums
- Percussion
- Guitar
Reviews
"I just wanted to send a huge thank you for organising Ignition Showband for the 77th Members’ ..."
More November 2023"I just wanted to send a huge thank you for organising Ignition Showband for the 77th Members’ Meeting Party – they were a huge hit! Please can you pass on my thanks to the band. Ignition Showband were a huge success – everyone was talking about them throughout the evening. The music was amazing, they were great to work with and their performances were high energy with song choices that were perfect for the crowd. They were brilliant! Thanks for all of your help in the build up and hopefully we can get in contact shortly about 2020. "
November 2023"Ignition Showband were an absolute dream to work with. They were professional but warm during all of..."
More October 2023"Ignition Showband were an absolute dream to work with. They were professional but warm during all of our pre-event communication. Paul was quick to respond and offer suggestions and was extremely flexible and accommodating. Also, they presented a killer show! Our guests were a mixture of nationalities and their music brought everyone to the dance floor. Also, they didn’t just stay on the stage, they were in the crowd bringing the dance floor to us. They were just spectacular. I recommend them highly and would hire them again in a heartbeat. "
October 2023"When planning our wedding, the one aspect we both agreed had to be perfect was the wedding band. We ..."
More May 2023"When planning our wedding, the one aspect we both agreed had to be perfect was the wedding band. We don’t believe we could have found a better band than Ignition Showband. From start to finish, the band were professional, friendly and were in regular contact with us and answered every question we had. All members of the band are outstanding musicians and made every song feel like the real thing. The band had so much energy, especially the 4 very talented singers, who got every wedding guest dancing all night long. When we spoke to our wedding guests, the one thing they all commented on was how incredible our band was. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ignition Showband, in fact, we will probably go out of our way to do so! "
May 2023"“Wow! These guys sure do know how to get the party started! We hired these guys to do all of o..."
More May 2023"“Wow! These guys sure do know how to get the party started! We hired these guys to do all of our music for the duration of our wedding; they performed strings music for the ceremony, a chilled live lounge set for the aperitif and then finally knocked everyone’s socks off with an incredible 12 piece band performance during our disco. Everything was absolutely seamless, these guys are so polished and well-rehearsed, it’s impossible not to be wowed by them. My husband and I toyed with the idea of having a celebrity artist perform at our wedding but after contacting a number of agents and getting frustrated with ‘celebrity’s lack of flexibility we decided to have a look for a big band instead. We are so pleased we made the decision to have the Ignition Showband as they give that superstar experience but they play the music you want to hear, they are incredibly easy to work with and they genuinely care about you and your day. Looking back on our wedding day I would honestly say they were the highlight! We had quite a boozy evening do and because of Ignition Showband our dance floor was always full and everyone was laughing, dancing and singing along to every word. They are real entertainers, often jumping off the stage and dancing amongst our friends and family. "
May 2023"I am very happy to supply a testimonial. Although we had obviously presented you with a major task i..."
More December 2019"I am very happy to supply a testimonial. Although we had obviously presented you with a major task in needing to set up in a fraction of your preferred time, I was impressed by how well the band pulled together and set everything up so quickly. As for the actual performance, the dance floor was full from the moment that you started to play until the moment you finished, so I think that speaks for itself! I have received a number of complimentary comments about the band from guests at the event. The playlist seemed perfect for the event and the interaction with the guests worked really well. I am delighted to say that the funds raised for DEBRA thorough the event raised just over £75,000. Thank you very much indeed to you, Melissa and the rest of the band for adding that something special to the evening. "
December 2019"Ignition Showband played at our daughter’s wedding reception. If you like music you will love ..."
More August 2019"Ignition Showband played at our daughter’s wedding reception. If you like music you will love this band. They were so professional in the run up to the wedding. Always answered our questions without any delay, and were so encouraging with all the evening entertainment options. You can choose the size of the band to make they sound as big as you would like. On the day they were simply magnificent. Their stage, lighting, speakers and sound desk were established with no noise or disturbances to the wedding. But when they started to play everyone was simply blown away with the beautiful balanced sound. This band will make your event so memorable. They don’t just sing they perform and have routines for each song. They will even join the audience singing and playing their instruments making the whole performance a fantastic show. I can recommend them with my personal experience. "
August 2019"Congratulation for your performances. I’ve seen many many award winning international bands in..."
More June 2019"We just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the best band we could have wished..."
More June 2019"We just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the best band we could have wished for. We had never met you before, never seen you perform and only booked you based on your promo video online and the ‘feeling’ that we had about you. You surpassed all of our expectations! The talent that we saw was incredible and you kept the party going all night. The lighting really added to the room and we couldn’t have asked for more from you. We wish we could do it all over again. All of our guests loved you too and we will be sure to spread the word of your band to all! Thanks again for an amazing night, the newlyweds! "
June 2019"Please do pass on our thanks to Ignition Showband for performing at our Slimming World national awar..."
More May 2019"Please do pass on our thanks to Ignition Showband for performing at our Slimming World national awards. They were a recommendation from one of our guests following our last award ceremony and they definitely didn’t disappoint… they were fantastic and I’d definitely book them again. They had the audience on their feet from the very start and we didn’t want them to stop at the end of the evening either – they were just fabulous! "
May 2019"Well, where do I start! They lived up to and completely exceeded all our expectations! They were jus..."
More April 2019"Well, where do I start! They lived up to and completely exceeded all our expectations! They were just AMAZING! The communication from Seventh Second and Ignition Showband was just perfect, the best of all our suppliers for our big day. They made us feel very special and worked with us on the budget we had to make sure it worked for us. On the day the band were set up and the dance floor was down before I could blink and it just ran without a hitch. We also had an extra Ignition Showband sound tech for our ceremony, reception dinner and again, all perfect! The live music was INSANE! The best I’ve ever seen at an event and everyone loved them! They had everyone dancing and they were coming out onto the dance floor to be amongst the guests and everyone was going wild! All our friends and family are still commenting on how amazing they were and how they’re the best wedding band they’ve ever seen! We are so chuffed! 🙂 If we could give them a 10 out of 5 we would!;) "
April 2019"You were so professional and accommodating the whole way through the booking process (I’m sorr..."
More April 2019"You were so professional and accommodating the whole way through the booking process (I’m sorry about the 7000 phone calls!) and really made us feel like you wanted us to have the perfect evening – let me tell you that we did. You are the best musicians we’ve ever seen, and for you to be that good when you were jumping around on the dance floor with our guests (my mum especially loved it when your horn players started a conga during your Michael Jackson medley!) was astonishing. Thank you so much! "
April 2019"You preformed at our wedding in March 2019. You were AMAZING and made everything so perfect for us. ..."
More March 2019"You preformed at our wedding in March 2019. You were AMAZING and made everything so perfect for us. The whole party were talking about how phenomenal you were and even still do to this day. You had everyone on the dance floor all night long which was exactly what we had hoped for. I don’t think you could have done anymore and really kept your word by creating that party atmosphere you promised us for our wedding day. The music was perfect, the medleys were amazing each and everyone of you gave it your all. I would recommend you to everyone without a doubt. Thank you so much!! Wish we could do it all over again!! "
March 2019"Simply put, Ignition Showband smashed it, the BEST the Maldives has ever had! "
December 2018"Ignition Showband made our day at the Round House. Their performance had the whole venue bouncing. T..."
More December 2018"Well done Ignition Showband for absolutely ace-ing it! Your incredible at what you do and you will b..."
More September 2018"We discovered Ignition Showband on Seventh Second. We wanted to find something different to the half..."
More August 2018"We discovered Ignition Showband on Seventh Second. We wanted to find something different to the half a dozen bands that we had seen at countless other Jewish weddings; something more unique and current and, after checking out their amazing videos online, we got in touch to see if they were available for our date. From the first phone call we were immediately drawn in by Paul’s warm and professional approach, we felt reassured that using them would mean we were in expert hands and that they would help make our wedding an amazing party. We were not disappointed. Paul, Melissa and the band put on the most phenomenal show. They are so talented, so energetic plus they have some fantastic set lists to choose from. Our guests loved it and it showed – the dance floor was full from the Simcha dancing, right through to their final note. In fact so many people have since mentioned how great our band were, and we’ve already passed their details on to a friend who is putting on a bar mitzvah next year. The team were accommodating with our song choices, they even learnt a new song for our first dance, and they helped us to sort the sound equipment for the ceremony, which was a massive help. They communicated really well in the run up to the wedding, which is needless to say very important when you’re planning something that has the potential to be very stressful! All in all we would recommend Ignition Showband in a heartbeat. They were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish and it’s safe to say our wedding would not have been the same without them and their energy! Thank you!! "
August 2018"We knew the band were going to be great! However, we had no idea that they were going to be so much ..."
More July 2018"We knew the band were going to be great! However, we had no idea that they were going to be so much better than we could have hoped for!!!! They had everyone up dancing from the second they took to the stage until the end of the night. The mix of music appealed to everyone, and the crowd really loved every minute… thanks so much for making this so special. "
July 2018"Honest feedback is always best, so in short: you crushed it. We absolutely made the right choice wit..."
More July 2018"Honest feedback is always best, so in short: you crushed it. We absolutely made the right choice with you guys and you made the night. Guests won’t shut up about how good the band was and our only regret was not to have booked a third set. Thank you very much for giving it all on Sat night, all 4 singers were brilliant and the rest of the band was super professional. You have definitely not seen the last of us. Fantastic band, it was a pleasure to have you celebrate with us. Thank you and speak soon hopefully. "
July 2018"I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for your excelle..."
More December 2017"I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for your excellent performance and the level of professionalism you showed at the event held at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi resort. Your excellent performance has given our guests such an excellent celebration. "
December 2017"We saw Ignition Showband on Seventh Second after a recommendation from a colleague. Having produced ..."
More December 2017"We saw Ignition Showband on Seventh Second after a recommendation from a colleague. Having produced shows for artists such as Elton John, One Direction and alike, I would like to think that I know a good, tight band when I see one. Ignition Showband were just as impressive in real life at the event. Friendly, easy to work with and as musicians they were excellent. The two sets they did flowed seamlessly from one floor filler to the next. Choreography amongst the singers and musicians only added to the entertainment value. The end result? We had a very happy client who has already asked for the band to be at their next conference in the summer. "
December 2017"We hired Ignition Showband for our awards ceremony. The band were AMAZING! Their set had everyone up..."
More October 2017"We hired Ignition Showband for our awards ceremony. The band were AMAZING! Their set had everyone up dancing all night long – even the CEO! They listened to all our requests and made sure the evening was a huge success. We’re so glad we hired Ignition Showband and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them! 10/5! "
October 2017"Wow oh wow I can’t quite believe what a fabulous party we had on Friday – and you guys w..."
More August 2016"Wow oh wow I can’t quite believe what a fabulous party we had on Friday – and you guys were bloody brilliant. Thanks you so much for travelling to Jersey and making our night totally amazing, the comments re Ignition Showband were incredible, everyone loved you. Sorry I didn’t get to speak to you, but it all went in such a whirl – sign of a good time I guess. We will meet again no doubt about it, but in the meantime thank you, and all the very talented musicians/singers involved in the band. You made it even more a night to remember forever! "
August 2016"Your band Ignition Showband were absolutely amazing. They totally blew every expectation we had away..."
More June 2016"Your band Ignition Showband were absolutely amazing. They totally blew every expectation we had away. The hotel staff told me they had never seen anything like it and I do hope you keep in contact with them and get lots of referrals. The effort the band made to come down from the stage and engage was brilliant. You, the band and the crazy sound system really made the wedding. Wish I had a heads up on Anna singing as I had no idea!! That was the ultimate show. Many thanks to you and your amazing band. If you ever need a review or a recommendation please do not hesitate to ask. "
June 2016"That gig was HOT!!! Thank you so much for making our Christmas party this year. It was all a little ..."
More December 2015What to expect
Requirements
The band generally will require a minimum of 3x4 metres of space to make sure they can set up safely. Please ask for rider details.
Gear
Along with their instruments (they do help), the band will provide top spec, full PA and lighting systems to cater for any event. Comprehensive PAT and PLI certification is supplied as standard.
Arrival and Set Up
The band can be flexible to suit your requirements, however, usually, set up time is roughly an hour. This time can vary depending on the complexity of the show.
Performance Duration
The band will typically play 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute sets, however, the band are flexible so please do ask if you have something more specific in mind. Extra sets or an early start/late finish available. Please contact us for more information.
Sound Limiter
Boo! However, we understand this is commonplace so all our acts have experience with venue sound limiters. If you’ve been instructed by your venue with anything specific, please be sure to let us know before hand.
Ignition Showband
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Booking extras
Looking for something extra?
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Live bandoeke
Some of our acts can provide bonus Bandeoke sets or complete Bandeoke packages suiting any occasion. Sets can vary from 20 minutes to 3 hours and most bands will provide a large list of your favourite hits to pick from. Sing along lyrics and microphones are provided so you and your guests can enjoy karaoke with a professional backing band! Ask us for more details.
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- Song requests
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