STRINGS WITH A UNIQUE TWIST.
A HEAD-TURNING FUSION QUINTET,
COMBINING STRINGS & BEATBOX
ABOUT
Beats & Strings is a completely fresh approach to the conventional string quartet. Playing exciting new arrangements of modern pop songs and classic love songs, infused with beatboxing - this string quartet will provide some unforgettable entertainment for you and your guests.
They are quite literally one of a kind, and that is why we find wherever they go, people are mesmerised by the group's performances. Whether it's a stunning wedding ceremony in the Tuscan sun, or a bustling corporate networking event, these guys always leave an imprint on whatever event they perform at, because they are simply not an act to shove in the corner and ignore!
SET LIST
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A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Adore You - Harry Styles
Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter
Lose Control - Teddy Swims
American Boy - Estelle ft Kanye
Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
Despacito - Justin Bieber
Nobody Gets Me - SZA
Paradise - Coldplay
Water - Tyla
White Lotus Theme
Castle on the Hill - Ed Sheeran
Love Nwantiti - CKay
At Last - Etta James
All of Me - John Legend
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
I Believe in a Thing Call Love - The Darkness
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye
A Whole New World - Aladdin
Let It Be - The Beatles
Holding Out For A Hero - Bonnie Tyler
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
Yesterday - The Beatles
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Running Up That Hill - Bonnie Tyler
Girls Like You - Maroon 5
You've Got A Friend In Me - Newman
Canon No. 5 - Pachelbel
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
James Bond Theme
Woman - Doja Cat
Firework - Katy Perry
THE BAND
Alex and I are finally back in the land of the living following the weekend and wanted to say thank you so much for all of the hard work you and your team put into Saturday! I know that it was a little disjointed in the lead-up at times but you certainly understood the assignment on the night! It was such a godsend for you to sort travel, accommodation and off-site meals, as well as to push for us to use Tim.
You and your team are such talented musicians - we, as well as Saskia and Ross and all of the guests, were so happy with the performance on the night. To keep 75+ people on the dance floor until 1am in full period costume and wigs is no mean feat! The fact that you understand the planning side of things as well as the performance side of things is invaluable to us and we wouldn't hesitate to work with you again.
Truly, when you're accustomed to costumed events, it's quite rare that a costume theme will take your breath away, but the commitment by Saskia and Ross' guests was next level.
The story behind this party is even cooler - they are a couple who are currently in their 3rd year of sailing the world, and this party was simply their excuse to see as many friends as possible whilst on dry land, and boy did they do so in style.
Fortissimi slotted into this event perfectly in the Bridgerton style, fully embedding into the drinks and dinner, adding to the theatricality. The night was finished off by an epic set by Wide Awake which literally had people in corsets dipping it low...
VENUE - CHATEAU DU GRAND LUCE
LOCATION - FRANCE
PLANNER - THE BIJOU STUDIO
DRINKS + DINNER - BEATS & STRINGS
MAIN PARTY - BRING THE CLUB 5 PC
AFTER PARTY - DJ
CEREMONIES
If we’re doing your ceremony – the key songs are the ones you’ll be in the room for. The Bride’s aisle walk (otherwise known as the processional) is the most important one. Let us know if you need a separate song for the bridal party. The recessional is usually an upbeat positive energy song. For the signing of the register you usually need about 2 songs to fill this small period.
This is your opportunity to come to us with music that truly means something to you. A wedding ceremony is such an important tender moment and it's so important that this part of the day is 100% personal to you.
A very frequently asked question is 'If I hire Beats & Strings, will it be weird to have a beatboxer in my ceremony?' To be honest, most of the romantic music that the group plays doesn't even work with a beatboxer! For that reason many of our clients use the quartet in the ceremony and bring the beatboxer in for the reception as a surprise to their guests!
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Pachelbel's Canon in D
The contract loss of the much anticipated, yet ill-fated Ocean Diva, meant that the event had to be shifted at the last minute to the much smaller Silver Sturgeon boat. Working with the planners to quickly negotiate the loading + safety complexities of engineering 2 bands on a moving boat. Once sorted, we set about programming the entertainment for the bond-themed event to give the guests a night to let their hair down. The guests were welcomed onto the boat by Beats & Strings who had prepared a string of James Bond songs before launching into their normal set. They were followed by the 8 piece Legends Collective who made waves with a 90 mins set to remember!
VENUE - SILVER STURGEON
STRINGS - BEATS & STRINGS
PARTY - LEGENDS COLLECTIVE
We booked the Beats & Strings Octet for our wedding and they were incredible!
The whole experience from beginning to end was so personal, with them eager to find out what we loved to make the day perfect. Walking down the aisle just felt magical and they kept our guests well entertained after with beautiful arrangements.
We booked Legends Collective 11 piece band for the evening and it was everything we hoped for and more. Again the service from beginning to end was so personal and nothing was too much to ask - including a Christmas song to close with!
So many of our guests have said how much they loved the band and we are already thinking of an excuse to book them again. The musicians were so professional and the booking process was incredibly smooth. I would highly recommend to anyone - thank you so much!