About Powerhouse – professional wedding band based in Liverpool
11 reviews
Booked 44 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

Powerhouse are one of the UK’s leading wedding and event bands providing a glittering line-up from 4 to 10 musicians and vocalists.

We perform a wide variety of Soul, R&B, Pop, Ibiza-style Dance & Electronic music, guaranteed to get your guests onto the dance floor!

We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Knowsley Hall in Liverpool and The Saddleworth Hotel in Oldham, UK.

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Featuring musicians and singers who have worked with reputable artists such as Paul Van Dyk, Nile Rodgers, Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Keane, Elton John, Kid Creole, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Cream, Nate Watts, Oz Noy, Russell Watson, Boy George, Chris Difford, and many more…..

It isn’t just our objective to turn up and play music. We want to entertain and make YOU a part of the event.

Our musicians and vocalists are carefully selected, to ensure a package of talent, professionalism and adaptability.

Featuring several Musical Directors within the group, and a wealth of experience in managing and performing in bands.

Our arrangements are painstakingly prepared to ensure a slick, top-flight performance comparable to those of any session band on the world stage.

We pride ourselves on continuity and our team of musicians and vocalists have worked together for many years. We are not just colleagues, but friends too.

Our mission is a simple one – to provide Great Music, with Great People, to very satisfied clients – however large or small.

Our shows are well-rehearsed and meticulously prepared with the highest specification lighting and sound.

As a musical collective, we have an established and respected reputation from our peers – not only in retaining and developing talent – but in providing one of the most musically tight and entertaining bands in the United Kingdom.

Despite undertaking over 100 performances annually, each and every client is important to us.

Whether it’s your Corporate Event, Wedding, or Birthday party, we give everyone the same great level of customer service, with a dedicated event planner who will ensure everything runs according to plan, in advance of and on your big day.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• Povoa de Penafirme, A dos Cunhados, Portugal
• OH ME OH MY, Water Street, Liverpool, UK
• Knowsley Hall, Liverpool, UK
• Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, UK
• The Saddleworth Hotel, Oldham, UK

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What time will the band arrive and how long does it take to setup?

The Band will arrive in accordance with the time stipulated at the point of booking (normally in keeping with a time that suits you, or in line with venue requirements). The following are indications of setup time required, inclusive of sound check:

• 4 Piece Band: 1 Hour
• 5/6 Piece Band: 1 Hour
• 7/8 Piece Band: 75 Minutes

Assuming your wedding includes a sit-down meal, it is usual that set-up and sound check would happen after the meal (whilst the room is cleared) and whilst guests leave the room to get drinks and stretch their legs.

If you would prefer the band to be set up before guests arrive, this can be arranged but usually costs more because of the extra time involved. If however, you are fortunate enough to have the use of several rooms (with the meal being served in a separate room to the evening reception) then the band can begin setup as soon as they arrive.

At what time will the band perform?

The band will perform during set times stipulated at the point of booking. However, as a guide, our most common performance times are:

• 20:30pm: Perform First Dance Live followed by 1st Set
• Break for Buffet (and DJ Service)
• 22:30: Perform 2nd Set
• 23:15 until contracted Finish Time: DJ Service

Can I pick the band set list?

You can pick an additional two songs from the band's repertoire listing (in addition to your already chosen first dance request). So in total you will have 3 custom songs. This will complement the bands pre-rehearsed set list, which has a track record of keeping the dance floor full and providing maximum entertainment.

I am struggling for first dance suggestions – can the band recommend any?

Of course we can. We can tell you all of the popular choices we have performed to date, or recommend something from our current set list. Please ask if you are finding this choice difficult!

Does the Band provide lighting?

Yes, the band provides lighting for its performance and DJ service (if you have also requested this.)

Can I customise the DJ playlist?

Absolutely. We encourage our clients to share their preferred playlist with us on Spotify. Please contact us for details on how to do this. Otherwise, feel free to submit a listing to us in advance. Be sure to include songs you DON’T want as well as songs you would like. All we ask is that you provide this listing at least 2 weeks prior to the booking – so we don’t have to disturb you during the final stages of your preparations.

When will the band contact me next?

We aim to contact you approximately two weeks before your wedding to confirm the finer points, make any adjustments/amendments to timings and check in with the venue. We will, of course, be in regular contact throughout, and available at any time to answer your questions following the initial booking.

Do we need to provide anything for the band?

• Food and Refreshments
• Changing Room, or spare room available

"Powerhouse are the most incredible band! They played a set that was exactly to our musical taste and they were so professional yet fun. Everyone at the wedding really engaged with them and I couldn't have asked for more. I would strongly recommend them to anyone. Thank you Powerhouse you rock!! xxxxx"
– Jenny Headington, 14 November 2022, wedding in Liverpool
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Wow! We had Powerhouse play at our wedding which was in a kind of festival theme, they were absolutely awesome! Powerhouse band played an amazing set of dance classics adding their own unique twist. The entire process was hassle free and Phil the Band Manager was extremely professional throughout. I would highly recommend for any event or wedding you won't be disappointed!"
– Andrew Hutchinson, 14 August 2022, wedding in Cheshire
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Brilliant music! Great singers and musicians with a really wide range of material. Extremely talented band. Saw them at my friend's wedding in Cheshire and I shall be looking out for them in the future."
– Matt Davies, 15 March 2022, wedding in Cheshire
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Absolutely fantastic band at our wedding in September. Phil was really helpful though out and everyone still keeps telling my how good they were. I just wish I could see them again live some time."
– Dan Flack, 12 October 2021, wedding in Liverpool
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Powerhouse were amazing!! Fantastic communication and extremely professional on the run up to the wedding. The music was brilliant, everyone danced all night and they were so good that our guests were even dancing during the sound check! We have had so many compliments about the band, they would be our first choice for any future parties. Thanks again to them, they were fab."
– Sophie Christopher, 26 August 2021, wedding in Manchester
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Booked Powerhouse for our wedding and couldn't have asked for a better band. Such a talented group of musicians offering a wide variety of songs. It's safe to say the dance floor was always full and this band is a must if you're looking for a professional service. Powerhouse helped make our day so special and all of our guests commented on how wonderful they were. Just Superb!"
– Selina Brown, 18 November 2020, wedding in Liverpool
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Wow what a fantastic band!! They kept the dance floor full all evening. The set list was amazing and their live performance of our first dance, Nora Jones Come Away With Me was so beautiful, it was the icing on the cake. Phil was great throughout, very responsive and approachable he designed a ‘fantasy’ set list which was packed with songs we love. A few of the guests were professional musicians, and as a family music plays a huge part in our lives so choosing the right band was very important to us. We loved Powerhouse as soon as we heard the samples, Chesqua has the most amazing voice and stage presence and we were thrilled to bits on the night as Phil added a male vocalist which was a complete surprise. This added even more to the performance. If you’re looking for a fantastic sounding band that will keep your guests on the dance floor all night, look no further...Powerhouse surpassed all our expectations!!"
– Laura Taylor, 15 March 2020, wedding in Knowsley, Merseyside, UK
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"When you’re in a band yourself, choosing a band for your wedding is probably one of the hardest things to do! My standards were set very high and for a while of searching, nothing was making the cut. Then I stumbled upon Powerhouse. From the initial contact with the lovely Phil, to the amazing performance the band put on for my wedding, Powerhouse were just brilliant. Phil was efficient, professional and helpful, and during our phone convo in the lead up to the wedding was nothing but lovely; he has a real passion for what he does and that translates into the band’s performance. On the day itself, the band turned up discretely (so discretely in fact that I had a mini panic about where they were!) and were set up and ready without anyone knowing. This, to me, was massively important as I didn’t want to distract from or disturb the flow of the day by moving people around or by hearing people crashing about with equipment- something I’ve seen before at other weddings I’ve been to! They offered to live play our first dance but we had a track put together by a DJ friend who had remixed a dance off track between me & my husband. Phil played it through their system and then took over for the main event (and even let me take the stage for a number too- I couldn’t not on my wedding day!) which kept the dance floor full all night. I danced my heart out and had the best time. Their repertoire is fab and just kept on coming. I would 100% recommend this talented lot. Loved them!!"
– Leigh Danckert, 26 September 2019, wedding in Liverpool
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Powerhouse played at my brother's wedding and were a fantastic quality sounding band that really created an amazing atmosphere. Would highly recommend!!!!!!"
– Steven Knights, 2 September 2019, wedding in Cheshire
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Powerhouse played at our wedding 21.07.19 and they were beyond amazing! Great vocals, lovely people and had everyone up dancing all night. We couldn't recommend you guys enough. Thanks so much for everything. Hannah & Damien."
– Hannah Lord, 19 August 2019, wedding in Liverpool
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Really great band. I saw them perform at Jack Rabbits in Knutsford. Great choice of material, great musicians and vocals and lovely people too."
– Paul Cook, 18 August 2019, event in Knutsford, Cheshire
Verified booking on FixTheMusic