Blue Lion Band

Blue Lion Band: live music for weddings and corporate events

Blue Lion Band is a Manchester-based music group that presents itself as a customisable band of between 3 and 14 musicians, specialising in high-energy live music for weddings, corporate events, festivals and private functions. The company describes itself as award-winning and positions its offering at a price it calls reasonable. Its repertoire focuses on covers of well-known songs with the stated aim of keeping the dance floor full.

Flexible line-ups and repertoire

The band adjusts its size and composition to suit the event, from a trio format up to a fourteen-piece line-up. Testimonials on its website mention the addition of a horn section in the eight-piece line-up and the sharing of vocals among different instrumentalists, including the drummer and guitarist. The repertoire combines soul, pop and rock classics with more intimate songs for specific moments: among the songs cited are Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Proud Mary, September, Crazy in Love, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Don't Stop Believin' and At Last, as well as Pachelbel's Canon in D for ceremonies.

Weddings, corporate and other formats

The activity is organised into several lines: weddings, corporate events, festivals and photo and video services, the latter with a tailored quote. The company states that it also offers smaller formats, such as a jazz band for intimate settings or classical music for the ceremony, within a comprehensive entertainment service. Client testimonials include experiences at weddings and at corporate dinners and dances, with references to advance planning, handling song requests and coordinating timings.

Live showcases before booking

The band organises showcases in different cities so that interested parties can see it perform before booking. The site details events in London, at Gigis in Hoxton Square; in Brighton, at The Brunswick (Cellar Bar) in Hove; in Bournemouth, at The Thomas Tripp in Christchurch; and in Norwich, at The Brickmakers. For Manchester and Birmingham, the website indicated that dates were pending confirmation. The company also offers a free demo pack on request.

Geographic coverage and collaborations

The website lists performances in London, Manchester, Exeter, Leeds, Cambridge, Newcastle, Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool, Southampton, Norwich, Brighton, Sheffield and Cardiff, as well as Italy, France and other international destinations. Among the artists and bands the group says it has performed with are Alicia Keys, Ellie Goulding, George Michael, Gotye, Jamiroquai, Jason Derulo, Mark Knopfler, Robbie Williams, Spice Girls, Tom Jones and Wet Wet Wet.

Client reviews

The site gathers reviews from platforms such as Guides for Brides, Easy Weddings, Wedding Planner UK, Hitched and Trustpilot. The comments highlight communication during planning, willingness to learn specific songs, the atmosphere on the dance floor and the possibility of booking the band again for subsequent events.

Location and contact

Adamson House, Wilmslow Road, Towers Business Park, Manchester, M20 2YY · Email: info@bluelionband.co.uk