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The Benedicts have wowed countless audiences and filled 100's of dancefloors right throughout the UK and abroad! View the band's picture gallery now! PHOTOS SONG-LIST AUDIO REVIEWS VIDEOS

The Benedicts are an award-winning professional covers band, providing you with the perfect live music entertainment package for your Halloween party, completely tailored to your every need! Turn your event into the party of your afterlife by booking the band for your Halloween do now! HALLOWEEN PARTY LIKE A BAND OUT OF HELL! Throwing a Halloween party but are haunted by frightful visions of a dead dancefloor surrounded by lifeless, fun-starved zombies? Then turn those ghostly party-poopers into screaming party-spooksters by treating them to a thrillingly wicked Halloween extravaganza, courtesy of The Benedicts! All Hallows Eve is one of the most fun periods in the band’s calendar and they certainly do get into the spirit of things. The band will dress up in their most ghastly attire and conjure up some of the most Spooktacular Halloween themed tunes, each guaranteed to put a spell on your guests and swamp that dancefloor with a horde of creepy creatures. Throw in a specially crafted Halloween DJ playlist that’s to die for and you’ve got the recipe for one hell of party! All The Benedicts ask for in return are your souls… although a sea of pearly-white fangs smiling back at them should also just about do the trick. BUILD YOUR PACKAGE PICK YOUR PLAYLIST You select all the songs from the bands repertoire that you would like performed live. The band also reintroduce several Halloween classics especially for the season. LAPTOP DJ SERVICE Keeping the party pumping before, between & after sets. Create your playlist and include all those frightfully entertaining Halloween songs. Entertainment TO DIE FOR! The band own a cauldron full of frightful fabrics and never pass on the opportunity to dress up themselves, so do expect them to don some devilishly delightful attire. They will also sprinkle the stage area with suitably ghastly delights, with moonlit skulls, creepy lanterns, otherworldly beasties, and nasties, all hiding in the shadows. GET IN TOUCH FOR THE PARTY OF YOUR AFTERLIFE! Phone +447841825841 Mail party@thebenedicts.co.uk ENQUIRY FORM FAQ CONTACT CALENDAR REVIEWS

The Benedicts start parties. Wiltshire's No.1 professional pop/rock wedding band & covers band! Incredible wedding entertainment and live music available to hire for your reception, function or party. 5* reviews. Book direct now. Resistance is futile! WILTSHIRE'S PREMIER WEDDING BAND & COVERS BAND! PLANNING YOUR WEDDING IN WILTSHIRE? Although The Benedicts are invited to perform at weddings and events right around the globe, they frequently find themselves visiting the wonderfully winsome villages and towns of Wiltshire. So often in fact that the band consider Wiltshire to be their home away from home! From the fringes of Bath, to the cathedral city of Salisbury and the natural beauty of the Cotswolds, Wiltshire offers some of the most stunning wedding venues available in the UK, and The Benedicts are honoured to be trusted by so many and to be invited back, time and time again. Having long established themselves as one of the South's most dependable wedding suppliers, The Benedicts truly appreciate the challenges faced in bringing all of your ideas to life, and are able to use their experience and expertise to ensure that your wedding entertainment hits all the right notes. With a repertoire jam-packed with the very best party tunes of the past 70 years and a mind-blowing live show, The Benedicts will have your dancefloor bursting at the seams from the very first note until the very last. Interested? Then why not check out the services page to see what the band can do for you. FIND OUT MORE SONG-LIST AUDIO PHOTOS VIDEOS "You guys made our wedding in to the most awesome party we have ever been to, and our guests haven't stopped talking about how much fun they had. An amazing, note-perfect group of musicians who completely exceeded our expectations of a wedding band!! Plus Baz was an absolute star throughout the booking process; nothing was ever to much trouble. Thank you so much to all four of you for making our wedding such an amazing and unforgettable night!!!" MR & MRS HARVEY WEDDING WILTSHIRE CHECK AVAILABILITY GET IN TOUCH Phone +447841825841 Mail party@thebenedicts.co.uk ENQUIRY FORM

The Benedicts start parties. It's just what they do! Discover why the band are Hampshire and Dorset's most sought after professional live function band, and why they are invited to perform at hundreds of weddings and events right throughout the UK and around the globe! ABOUT THE BENEDICTS START PARTIES. It’s just what they do. They are full-time professionals; an award-winning live entertainment business that’s armed and ready to rock your socks off, meaning your wedding, function or party could simply not be in the hands of a more capable and contagious live band! Founded by musician Baz Edmondson in 2011, the band was set up to bring world-class live entertainment to the people of Britain and beyond! Since their formation, the band have established themselves as one of the country's leading 4-piece pop/rock cover bands, wowing countless audiences all over Hampshire , Dorset , Surrey , Wiltshire , Somerset , throughout the UK and right around the globe! With literally 1000's of performances and several overseas tours under their belt, as well as working with some of the industry's most prestigious entertainment agencies, the band can use their invaluable experience, adaptability, and expertise to deliver the perfect live entertainment package for your event! Consisting of four core full-time members, you can book entirely at ease knowing that when you hire The Benedicts for your event you will be hiring a highly experienced professional act that performs and rehearses with each other week-in, week-out, right throughout the year, and they have been doing exactly that since the band came into existence. Each member is totally dedicated to their craft and bring their exceptionally high standards to every event that they are invited to perform. Individually they have performed for and alongside many household names and artists, some of which include The Darkness, Funeral For A Friend, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), and have even appeared as musicians on The X-Factor and Pop-Idol! MEET THE BAND WHY BOOK THE BENEDICTS? AWARD-WINNING SERVICE An award-winning professional entertainment business with a decade’s worth of experience operating and performing within the industry. BESPOKE PACKAGES Fully bespoke entertainment packages to suit all events and all budgets. Choose from a variety of options to build your perfect combination. PLI & PAT CERTIFIED Fully insured with public liability cover for up to £10,000,000 and all equipment is PAT-Tested annually by a certified electrician. EXTENSIVE REPERTOIRE A tried and tested repertoire of 200+ hit songs. Build the perfect setlist and select the songs you and your guests know and love. 5* CUSTOMER RATING Proud holders of a 100% customer satisfaction record. View testimonials from past clients on the reviews page, on Google and Facebook . CUSTOMER SUPPORT Clear, friendly & precise communication, with contracts, receipts and invoices supplied, providing full support & guidance throughout your booking. NO HIDDEN FEES No agency commission, no hidden fees and no unnecessary middlemen involved; you always deal directly with the band. TOUR-GRADE EQUIPMENT Only the highest quality equipment is used, with spares of everything to leave absolutely nothing to chance. BUILD YOUR PACKAGE FAQ CONTACT BLOG REVIEWS

The Benedicts start parties. Dorset's No.1 professional pop/rock wedding band & covers band! Incredible wedding entertainment and live music available to hire for your reception, function or party. 5* reviews. Book direct now. Resistance is futile! DORSET'S PREMIER WEDDING BAND & COVERS BAND! PLANNING YOUR WEDDING IN DORSET? Dorset offers a truly diverse selection of wedding venues, from cosy marquees, tucked away amongst the beautifully British Dorset countryside, to seaside hotels and function rooms in Bournemouth and Weymouth, spread out along a seemingly never-ending stretch of sandy shores. Weddings come in all shapes and all sizes; no one is ever the same. The Benedicts know this and are able to call upon years of experience in working as a live covers band within the wedding entertainment industry, working closely with a variety of Dorset-based wedding venues and suppliers, putting any anxious minds completely at ease. The Benedicts are one of the South's busiest and most experienced professional wedding bands, spending the past 10 years rockin' all over Dorset and beyond, filling function room floors and consistently exceeding expectations... and by a country mile! Want to know more? Then head over to the service page to see what the guys can do for you now! FIND OUT MORE SONG-LIST AUDIO PHOTOS VIDEOS "Thank you so so much for playing at our wedding - you guys are amazing!! We had so many comments in the night about how great you are and that you're the best band they've ever seen/heard at a wedding - and we'd have to agree! Thank you for playing our first dance song, your version of it really was Perfectly Perfect! The process from booking to the big day was super smooth and all our song requests were delivered - especially glad one of my favourite songs went down a storm and even got my grandparents dancing! Cannot say enough good things about you guys!!! We 100% recommend this incredible band and think you should hire them for every occasion - even for your Sunday roast! " MR & MRS HUNTINGS WEDDING DORSET CHECK AVAILABILITY GET IN TOUCH Phone +447841825841 Mail party@thebenedicts.co.uk ENQUIRY FORM

The Benedicts start parties. Surrey's No.1 professional pop/rock wedding band & covers band! Incredible wedding entertainment and live music available to hire for your reception, function or party. 5* reviews. Book direct now. Resistance is futile! SURREY'S PREMIER WEDDING BAND & COVERS BAND! PLANNING YOUR WEDDING IN SURREY? On the search for your perfect wedding band? Throwing a party or organising an event and want to blow your guests away with the best live band available? Then you’ve come to the right place! The Benedicts are one of Surrey’s most popular professional function bands and are available to hire for all types of events, including weddings, parties, corporate functions and festivals. Their repertoire is jam-packed with the very best party tunes of the past 70 years and their mind-blowing live show will have your dancefloor packed from the very first note until the very last! FIND OUT MORE SONG-LIST AUDIO PHOTOS VIDEOS "What can we say other than absolutely brilliant!!! They rocked it and every single one of our guests danced like crazy all night long! We've lost count of how many people commented that The Benedicts were one of the best wedding bands they've ever heard. So thank you Baz & The Benedicts - Simply superb! Punctual, easy-going, organised, professional and super talented... and so accommodating, especially for our slightly different choice of first dance!" MR & MRS ABTHORPE WEDDING SURREY CHECK AVAILABILITY GET IN TOUCH Phone +447841825841 Mail party@thebenedicts.co.uk ENQUIRY FORM

The Benedicts are an award-winning professional covers band, providing you with the perfect live music entertainment package for your New Year's Eve party, completely tailored to your every need! Turn your event into the party of a lifetime by booking the band for your New Year's do now! NEW YEARS EVE It's The Final Countdown! The most in-demand date in the band's calendar, New Year's Eve is a celebration like no other. As the clock tick-tocks steadily towards midnight, The Benedicts invite you to join them on a musical journey through history, as they perform unforgettable dancefloor masterpieces, all freshly handpicked from the charts of both today and yesteryear. Seconds before the stroke of midnight, the band will eagerly begin the countdown, as the audience erupts like a rattled bottle of bubbly into traditional cheers of joy, toasting gleefully toward the future. The Benedicts can guarantee an unforgettable night of live entertainment, and one that you and your guests will remember forever. Check out the band’s services page to see how you can put together the perfect entertainment package for your New Year’s party! BUILD YOUR PACKAGE PICK YOUR PLAYLIST You select all the songs from the bands repertoire that you would like performed live and include songs that are relevant to the theme of your NYE event. LAPTOP DJ SERVICE Keeping the party pumping before, between & after sets. Create your playlist and include songs that are in keeping with the theme of your NYE event. LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! Whether you’re set on the more traditional jingles of Auld Lang Syne or rather the more modern beats of contemporary chart hits, the band's setlists are always fully bespoke and utterly unique, based on the overall theme of the event and the demographics of the audience. So, dust off the tuxedo and decide on a dress because The Benedicts are coming to party… and there ain’t no party like a Benedicts NYE party (genuine S Club reference - no shame)! GET IN TOUCH Phone +447841825841 Mail party@thebenedicts.co.uk ENQUIRY FORM FAQ CONTACT CALENDAR REVIEWS

Log-in to the band's Client Area to access, view and download important documents and make your deposit payment via PayPal. Once you've received your booking contract why not pay your deposit through PayPal and breathe easy knowing that you are fully covered by PayPal's Buyers Protection Scheme? PAY DEPOSIT Log-in to access, view and download the band's PLI & PAT certificates for your venue. Access the bands booking terms & conditions and download your Event Checklist. DOWNLOADS FAQ CONTACT BLOG SERVICES

The Benedicts have made many friends within the music and events industry and are one of the UK's most recommended wedding entertainment suppliers! LINKS Social Network Sites www.facebook.com/thebenedictsuk www.instagram.com/thebenedictsuk www.tiktok.com/@thebenedictsuk www.youtube.com/thebenedictsuk  Our Preferred Entertainment Agencies & Directories www.functioncentral.co.uk www.warble-entertainment.com www.alivenetwork.com www.lastminutemusicians.com www.freakmusic.co.uk https://directory.the-wedding-industry-awards.co.uk/united-kingdom/wimborne/wedding-band/the-benedicts www.bridebook.co.uk/wedding-musicians-bands-djs/the-benedicts-wimborne-dorset-bb1g5kLbL8 www.freeindex.co.uk/profile(the-benedicts)_516748.htm Stage, Sound & Lighting Hire www.basementhire.co.uk Photography www.paulunderhill.com Video Production www.theredred.com Wedding & Business Content Creator www.instagram.com/unfiltered_social Featured Links www.theweddingsecret.co.uk/magazine/top-17-alternative-first-dance-songs https://whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com/whimsical-autumn-woodland-wedding.html www.onethousandwords.co.uk/sopley-mill-wedding-photographers-in-Dorset

The Benedicts start parties! Hampshire & Dorset's No.1 professional pop/rock wedding band & covers band! Incredible wedding entertainment & live music service to hire for your wedding reception, function or party in Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Surrey & the UK. 5* reviews. Book direct. Resistance is futile! HAMPSHIRE & DORSET'S PREMIER WEDDING BAND & COVERS BAND! AWARD-WINNING LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR HIRE WORLDWIDE As one of the UK's leading professional 4-piece wedding bands, The Benedicts are available for hire across Hampshire , Dorset , Surrey , Wiltshire , Somerset and throughout the UK and abroad for weddings , parties, festivals, corporate events , functions and residencies, 365 days a year! The Benedicts are an award-winning live covers band that deliver explosive, high-octane shows that feature the very best party tunes from across the decades! From Rock 'n' Roll to Rhythm 'n' Blues; from Pop to Rock and Funk to Soul, The Benedicts are one of the few wedding bands in the country that can cover them all, serving up hit after hit until your eyes and ears are 100% satisfied! The band will provide a completely tailor-made live music service to suit your event and budget, working with you every single step of the way to ensure that your wedding entertainment, function or party is truly unforgettable and surpasses every expectation! The Benedicts guarantee that their dance-inducing song-list of classic party anthems and breath-taking live show will have everybody on their feet dancing and singing along...all night long...and all the way home! Resistance is futile! FIND OUT MORE SONG-LIST AUDIO PHOTOS VIDEOS "If you want to have the best wedding or party ever then book The Benedicts!" MR & MRS LEFEUVRE WEDDING HAMPSHIRE READ OUR REVIEWS WORLD-CLASS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERY OCCASION The Benedicts are available worldwide for weddings, private parties, corporate functions, Halloween, Christmas, and NYE events. The band are also available for venue and cruise ship residencies, global tours, and festivals. WEDDING HALLOWEEN PARTY CHRISTMAS CORPORATE NEW YEARS EVE WHAT WE OFFER CHECK AVAILABILITY GET IN TOUCH Phone +447841825841 Mail party@thebenedicts.co.uk ENQUIRY FORM THE BENEDICTS PROUDLY WORK WITH Alive Network Scarlett Entertainment DFDS Seaways Freak Music Last Minute Musicians 1/2

The Benedicts are armed and ready to rock your wedding, function or party with their award-winning, fully customisable live entertainment service! Build the perfect live music package for you and your guests, choosing from a whole variety of options to suit your every need! SERVICES PICK A PACKAGE The Benedicts offer three live entertainment packages just to get you started, ranging from 1.5 hours of live music right through to an epic 2.5-hour performance. BRONZE 1-HOUR 30-MINUTE LIVE PERFORMANCE 1 x 60 minute set 2 x 45 minute sets SILVER 2-HOUR LIVE PERFORMANCE 2 x 60 minute sets 3 x 40 minute sets GOLD 2-HOUR 30-MINUTE LIVE PERFORMANCE 2 x 75 minute sets 3 x 50 minute sets WHAT'S INCLUDED? Each of the band's live entertainment packages include the following as standard and can be fully adapted to suit your personal requirements, so you always have complete control. LAPTOP DJ SERVICE The Benedicts provide a DJ service to keep your party pumping before, between & after sets! The band will work with you to create a custom-made DJ Playlist, where you can include all the party tunes that you & your guests know & love; the band's music database has absolutely no limitations! The Benedicts also welcome song requests on the night itself! FULL STAGE LIGHTING The Benedicts are so much more than just your run-of-the-mill cover band. The band will bring your venue to life with a jaw-dropping display of lighting & effects. Smoke machines, laser beams and moving lights will all make your venue sparkle & shine! PICK YOUR PLAYLIST You've got the power! The band will work with you to build the perfect set-list for your event. You will be able to select all the songs from their repertoire that you would like the band to perform live. Their beautifully big & wonderfully varied song-list of classic party anthems is thoroughly tried & tested and absolutely guaranteed to get all your guests shakin' their stuff on the dance floor! PROFESSIONAL SOUND ENGINEER The Benedicts are proud to offer the services of a Professional Live Sound Engineer, who will be on hand throughout your event to fine-tune the sound of the band and to assist you in all your technical needs, adding state-of-the-art equipment designed to turn your event into a full-blown concert! Anchor 1 FANCY ADDING A LITTLE EXTRA? The band offer a variety of optional extras that you may wish to add to your package... ACOUSTIC DUO The Benedicts are masters of versatility and are able to strip back their party persona to perform a super chilled acoustic set. A beautiful blend of acoustic guitars, piano and vocal harmonies will perfectly create a peaceful atmosphere during your drinks reception or wedding breakfast. WEDDING CONTENT CREATOR Provided by the magnificent 'Unfiltered Social' , Jasmine and the team capture behind-the-scenes footage from your special day, supplying hundreds of high-quality pictures, videos and edited reels, all prepared for sharing on your social media accounts. LIVE SONG REQUEST Have a super special song that's currently outside of the band's repertoire? The Benedicts have got it covered... literally! The band are able to perform a special song of your choice, either as your first dance or as part of the live set! A truly memorable addition to your package for all music lovers. FEMALE FRONTED 5-PIECE BAND The Benedicts can extend their traditional male fronted 4-piece line-up to include an incredible professional female vocalist, allowing for ultimate versatility and bringing a whole array of female fronted songs in to their repertoire. WORLD-CLASS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERY OCCASION The Benedicts are available worldwide for weddings, private parties, corporate functions, Halloween, Christmas, and NYE events. The band are also available for venue and cruise ship residencies, global tours, and festivals. WEDDING HALLOWEEN PARTY CHRISTMAS CORPORATE NEW YEARS EVE FAQ CONTACT CALENDAR REVIEWS

The Benedicts are an award-winning professional covers band, providing you with the perfect live music entertainment package for your Christmas party, completely tailored to your every need! Turn your event into the party of a lifetime by booking the band for your Christmas do now! CHRISTMAS PARTY Santa Claus coming to town? 'Tis the season to party ladies and gentle-elves! If you’ve been tasked with putting together your works Christmas do or are responsible for organising a suitably festive Christmas party, then you will likely want to show your Christmas-loving colleagues a very merry old time! The Benedicts are great friends of Mr Claus & Co. and are officially endorsed by the big red man himself, bringing a super special Christmas sparkle to hundreds of Christmas parties across the country. Come rain, snow or shine, The Benedicts will gift-wrap the perfect package for your Christmas event, ensuring that even the Scrooge’s and Christmas Turkey’s among your guests will quickly unleash that long-dormant holiday spirit and find themselves wrapped head-to-toe in tinsel, rockin’ around the Christmas tree! Check out the band’s services page to see how you can put together the perfect entertainment package for your Christmas party! BUILD YOUR PACKAGE PICK YOUR PLAYLIST You select all the songs from the bands repertoire that you would like performed live. The band also reintroduce several festive songs especially for the Xmas season. LAPTOP DJ SERVICE Keeping the party pumping before, between & after sets. Create your playlist and include all those classic Christmas songs that your guests know & love. WE "SNOW" THE DRILL!... The long-overdue arrival of December sees all those Christmassy classics return to the band’s repertoire and DJ playlists for you to choose from, while Christmas decorations flicker and sparkle away on stage, adding that ageless Christmas theme. The band will work with you, your venue and fellow suppliers tirelessly to ensure that your events entertainment is the talk of all Christmases to come! GET IN TOUCH Phone +447841825841 Mail party@thebenedicts.co.uk ENQUIRY FORM FAQ CONTACT CALENDAR REVIEWS