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. 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 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/thebenedicts 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

Believe the hype! The Benedicts are the only wedding band with a 100% customer satisfaction rate. Read through client reviews of the band now! REVIEWS "Working with Baz and The Benedicts was honestly an absolute pleasure from beginning to end. If you are reading this then you will know how stressful it can be planning a wedding. I just wish ALL the suppliers who we dealt with throughout the process had been as professional, communicative, reassuring and genuinely nice as The Benedicts were! On to the night itself - The Benedicts played a fantastic repertoire of covers impeccably, yet also managed to make each tune their own. This is a seriously talented and fun group of guys who are truly great at what they do, and they are still one of the main talking points from our wedding; we had so much fun and would recommend them in a heartbeat!" MR & MRS BATES WEDDING HAMPSHIRE "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 "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 "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 "You guys were absolutely AMAZING!!! We could not have asked for a better evening; everyone had so much fun and did not want to stop dancing (in fact, the only complaint we had the next day was how much peoples' feet were hurting from all the dancing they had done)! We have heard nothing but praise about how good you were, and our guest have told us it was 'the best playlist I have ever heard', and we totally agree, so thank you!!! We will be highly recommending you to anyone and everyone we know, so hopefully we will see you again soon! Thank you again for making our evening reception perfect" MR & MRS JOHNSON WEDDING SOMERSET "The Benedicts were excellent - amazing guys, amazing music, amazing time had by all! Baz made everything so easy to organise - really friendly, easy to contact, and enthusiastic! The selection of music was brilliant - something for everyone, and the bands performance was second-to-none. Absolutely everyone at the party told me how brilliant the guys were - we couldn't have asked for a better band!! A bunch of fantastic, hugely talented guys, who are an absolute must for any party! Thank you Thank you THANK YOU!!" LAUREN BRAY PRIVATE PARTY DORSET "The Benedicts are an amazing band!!! As they promised, they had everyone up and dancing within minutes, and did a great performance for our party with a diverse range of songs. Our venue commented they were one of the best bands they'd seen there, and our guests all said they made the night. Thanks a lot guys for a great night!!!" ANDREW GOROS PRIVATE FUNCTION CORNWALL VIEW FACEBOOK REVIEWS SONG-LIST AUDIO PHOTOS VIDEOS

Want to hire UK's best live entertainment for your wedding, party or function? Contact The Benedicts now; the band cannot wait to hear from you! CONTACT GOT A QUESTION OR WOULD LIKE A QUOTE? Then fill in the contact form below. You can also send The Benedicts an email , give them a call or even shoot them a text ; the band are here to help and cannot wait to hear from you! Don’t forget to head over to the FAQ page to browse through some of the band's most commonly asked questions, and use the online calendar to check to see if your date is available! * Required ABOUT YOU First name* Last name Email* (Please ensure a valid email address is provided) Phone ABOUT YOUR EVENT Type of Event* Choose one Date of Event* Location of Event* (eg: venue name, town or city) Are You Interested In A Particular Package?* BRONZE SILVER GOLD https://www.thebenedicts.co.uk/services Any Additional Extras? Acoustic Duo Live Song Request Microphone For Speeches Early Set-up Late Finish Wedding Content Creator (Optional) Message FOR US How Did You Hear About The Benedicts? Choose one Submit GET IN TOUCH Phone +447841825841 Mail party@thebenedicts.co.uk Location pin The Benedicts Bailiffs Mead, Stapehill Road Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7NF FAQ SERVICES BLOG CLIENT AREA

The Benedicts start parties. Hampshire'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! HAMPSHIRE'S PREMIER WEDDING BAND & COVERS BAND! HAMPSHIRE IS HOME TO THE BENEDICTS From the postcard-worthy sights of The New Forest to the coastal cities of Southampton & Portsmouth; the band have rocked the roofs off hundreds of wedding venues throughout Hampshire. No matter the size, shape or whereabouts of your venue, The Benedicts are packed, primed and ready to roll. Their vast experience in working as a professional live covers band within the wedding and entertainment industry means that they could not be more qualified for the job! The band have long established themselves as one of Hampshire's most highly recommended and sought after pop/rock wedding bands, and have worked with countless fellow professional wedding suppliers local to Hampshire, including wedding coordinators/planners, event companies and managers, hotel and venue staff, catering companies, DJ's, photographers and videographers. Keen to find out more? Head over to the services page now to see what the band can do for you! FIND OUT MORE SONG-LIST AUDIO PHOTOS VIDEOS "Working with Baz and The Benedicts was honestly an absolute pleasure from beginning to end. If you are reading this then you will know how stressful it can be planning a wedding. I just wish ALL the suppliers who we dealt with throughout the process had been as professional, communicative, reassuring and genuinely nice as The Benedicts were! On to the night itself - The Benedicts played a fantastic repertoire of covers impeccably, yet also managed to make each tune their own. This is a seriously talented and fun group of guys who are truly great at what they do, and they are still one of the main talking points from our wedding; we had so much fun and would recommend them in a heartbeat!" MR & MRS BATES WEDDING HAMPSHIRE 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 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. MICROPHONE FOR SPEECHES The band can set up a microphone, stand and speaker for you to use during your speeches. Ideal for larger scale events and for softer spoken folks who would like that added projection. 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. EARLY SET-UP/LATE FINISH Need the band to arrive at your event earlier in the day to set-up and sound-check? The band can do that! Or perhaps you're not quite ready for the party to end? The Benedicts can continue the entertainment beyond midnight into the early hours! 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

Check out the band's official video showreel and browse through their library of live performance footage! VIDEOS Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing The Benedicts Party Band | Live Cover Showreel 02:21 Play Video Now Playing Walk The Moon - Shut Up & Dance | Live Cover 00:38 Play Video Now Playing Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer | Live Cover 01:09 Play Video Now Playing Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling | Live Cover 00:29 Play Video SONG-LIST AUDIO PHOTOS REVIEWS

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 start parties. Somerset'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! SOMERSET'S PREMIER WEDDING BAND & COVERS BAND! PLANNING YOUR WEDDING IN SOMERSET? The band visit Somerset all year round and are regulars at wedding venues found along the Bristol coastline, in and around Exmoor National Park, and in the historical city of Bath. It’s clear to see why so many couples choose Somerset to stage their wedding day; each venue is delightfully unique and always a pleasure for the band to revisit. The band have become the go-to covers band in the area and are regularly recommended by local hotels, venues and wedding suppliers. Whether your wedding has a traditional feel or festival theme, The Benedicts will meet each and everyone of your requirements. And you won’t need to fork out for Glastonbury tickets just to enjoy an eclectic mix of music; The Benedicts can comfortably play absolutely anything, setting themselves well apart from other wedding bands. Why not check out the services page to discover more about what the band can do to make your wedding celebrations forever memorable? FIND OUT MORE SONG-LIST AUDIO PHOTOS VIDEOS "You guys were absolutely AMAZING!!! We could not have asked for a better evening; everyone had so much fun and did not want to stop dancing (in fact, the only complaint we had the next day was how much peoples' feet were hurting from all the dancing they had done)! We have heard nothing but praise about how good you were, and our guest have told us it was 'the best playlist I have ever heard', and we totally agree, so thank you!!! We will be highly recommending you to anyone and everyone we know, so hopefully we will see you again soon! Thank you again for making our evening reception perfect" MR & MRS JOHNSON WEDDING SOMERSET CHECK AVAILABILITY GET IN TOUCH Phone +447841825841 Mail party@thebenedicts.co.uk ENQUIRY FORM

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