About The Principals – professional wedding & party band based in Benevento, Campania, Italy
Meet The Principals, a vibrant four-piece band based in Benevento, Italy, renowned for their vintage Italian sound infused with a captivating and entertaining style.
Specialising in weddings, parties and private events, their versatile repertoire spans Italian classics, international hits, with hints of rumba and Neapolitan flair.
We're listed on FixTheMusic's 28 Best Wedding Bands in Italy 🏆
They are regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte in Florence and Cantina Masicei in Vibo Valentia, Italy.
Comprising a singer/guitarist, drummer, bassist, and electric guitar/violin virtuoso, The Principals create a dynamic musical experience that transitions from setting a romantic ambience to igniting the dance floor.
They offer acoustic roaming performances to warmly welcome guests, as well as a live amplified set to get everyone dancing during or after dinner.
Background music is provided during breaks, and a microphone is available for speeches if needed during lunch or dinner.
Their repertoire is a charming mix of international and classic Italian tunes that resonate with a global audience, with the option to include jazzy instrumental pieces upon request.
They can perform a roaming set throughout the entire dinner, if desired.
What sets their roaming act apart is the use of compact, battery-powered amplifiers. They play a couple of songs in one spot, then move to another, making sure every guest gets a personal slice of the music.
Roaming is a great fit for aperitifs where guests are mingling in a garden or on a terrace. However, for a dinner setting, a fixed concert format might be ideal - featuring music between courses and wrapping up with a lively set that gets everyone dancing!
12 Verified Reviews
"We could not have selected a better choice. The energy, fun and music The Principals brought were beyond our expectations. They played lovely music during cocktail hour then brought the energy to kick off the dancing. Song choices were excellent as well. Also special shoutout to the DJ who The Principals recommended to take over DJing into the night. The dancing never stopped. Almost every guest came up to my wife and I asking who the band was and expressed how impressed they were. Couldn't recommend enough."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Wow!!!! Where to start!? The Principals brought the most incredible magic to our wedding day. We loved every second of their performance, they led our guests from our ceremony to our reception which was amazing! We cannot recommend these guys enough! Thank you xxx"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"What a great band!! We really loved the performance of you guys, we got a lot of compliments from our guests! You have a great repertoire of songs, which really fitted the setting and you played very well! You definitely brought the Italian vibes we were looking for :)"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We hired them to liven up the event with Latin and swing music. Perfect for those who want to chat or dance. The guys set up a fixed station and then moved around to engage the guests. I must say that when they moved, they succeeded in their intent to captivate and distract them from their conversations. Many of them were people who had not met after many years and who live abroad, so they were difficult to distract, but they did it...Excellent and highly recommended."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We had the luck of having them at our wedding. The party was amazing and it’s thanks to them. The music choice was right on point in every moment. At the end of the day everybody asked about them!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We had the pleasure of working with The Principals Band for a recent wedding, and they were true crowd pleasers from start to finish. Incredibly talented and wonderfully collaborative, they brought amazing energy and musicality to every moment. It was an honour to have them as part of the celebration, and we’d gladly recommend them to all future brides and grooms looking for a band that knows how to deliver an unforgettable experience."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"These guys were simply fantastic! Professionalism, willingness to listen to our requests but above all they know how to make music and show! Good and beautiful to see! At the end of the evening we received so many compliments from the guests. In short... a great impression!!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"If our wedding was an engaging party for everyone, young and old, the credit is certainly also yours. We received many compliments for the skill of all the members and for the arrangements of the best pieces of Italian and non-Italian music. Thank you, it was beautiful and you were exceptional!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"The Principles made our greatest wish come true: to make our wedding a party for all the guests. The guys were great and engaging and made an excellent selection of music. They created the right entertainment both during the aperitif and during the dinner. All the guests recognised their skill and spent a wonderful evening. We couldn't have made a better choice!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Tony and the guys in the band were amazing in accompanying our party! Funny, fresh, spontaneous and super good at playing and creating the right atmosphere! Communication was easy and immediate, guys were flexible and super available for some special requests. They gave us the first dance that gave us goosebumps! Thank you!!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"What can I say… impeccable! They made our day even more magical with their immense professionalism. Attentive to every detail and ready to satisfy us in every request… thanks guys!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We had the pleasure of having Tony and his fantastic musicians at our wedding. They made the reception unforgettable, entertaining all the guests who sang and danced to the songs performed.
Highly recommended!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusicEvents & Locations
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte
- Cantina Masicei, Vibo Valentia
- Oleggio Castello, Novara
- Masseria Potenti, Taranto
- Quercia Al Poggio, Florence
- Villa Vettica, Amalfi
- Dol, Croatia
- Sicily, Italy
- Ischia, Italy
Set List
International
Blackbird
Wonderwall
Seven Nation Army
Lady Madonna
Superstitious
Knockin on heaven's door
Get Lucky
Sunday Morning
Candy
Hey Jude
Budapest
I saw her standing here
I Feel Good
Till there was you
Viva La Vida
Can’t help falling in love
Blowing in the wind
Italian & Oldies
Nel blu dipinto di blu
Quando quando quando
Sapore di sale
Un’avventura
Il tempo di morire
Parole parole parole
Figli delle stelle
Ma che freddo fa
Il cielo in una stanza
Con il nastro rosa
L’isola che non c’è
4 marzo ‘43
Che cos’è l’amor
Je so’ pazzo
Yes, I know my way
A me me piace ‘o blues
Dubbi non ho
Serenata Lacrimosa
La mia signorina
Ahi Maria
La donna cannone
Buon Viaggio
Neapolitan
‘O sole mio/It’s now or never
‘O sarracino
Chella llà
Tu vuo’ fa l’americano
O surdat’ n’ammurat
...and more