Bright Sparks

Act fee £1000 - £1395

Bright Sparks are an exciting and dynamic function/party band from Newcastle upon Tyne who have been going down a storm everywhere they've played since their conception three years ago. This is simply because, as they put it, 'we never have a dull moment when on stage'. The most popular and versatile line-up is a six-piece, which features Female Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Drums and Trumpet, including at least three members who double on Male Lead or Backing Vocals for any one gig.

Bright Sparks' easy handling of their widely varied repertoire has enabled them to play in a number of high profile situations, supporting the likes of 'GIRLS ALOUD' and 'LIBERTY X', for events such as: Weddings (Nationally), Corporate Events (Proctor and Gamble, Northern Rock, Genie UK), Charity Balls (Princes Trust, Rainbow Trust, Holly Ball), Night Clubs ('Tiger Tiger' / 'Mr Lynch'), Casino (Aspers), Cruise Ships (Some of our players have often been called in for comedian 'Paul Squires' backing band on P&O etc), Clubs, Pubs, Private Parties, MOD events, Village Balls, University Balls ( in a wide range of venues from hotels to football stadiums.

What's interesting to know about this highly professional band, besides the fact they have individually and collectively worked throughout the British Isles, Europe and the United States with an array of talented artists including Brian Johnson (ACDC), Tim Healy, Marcus Roberts, Brendan Healy, Denise Welch, Frankie Gibbon of Lindisfarne whilst building up enviable reputations as some of the most talented and reliable musicians in the UK, appearing on TV and Radio, is that they have an average age of just 24!

Whether it is their lively arrangements of classic funk songs or eloquent treatment of great pop tunes from the jazz era, the performance is delivered with an accordingly well-presented band and excellent on stage character to match. Bright Sparks come equipped with high quality 3kw PA system that can comfortable accommodate an audience of 500, stage lighting system and offer a wide range of line up permutations from quartet to nine piece band with additional services including Jazz Quartet, Piano/Guitar/Vocal Duo, DJ, or Recorded Background Music Service for the full entertainment package. Bright Sparks guarantee is to make your event truly exceptional by creating the best atmosphere possible for every member of the audience.

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Act Info

Line-up

Female lead singer, lead guitar, bass, keys/guitars, drums, horn (sax or trumpet)

Extra Line-up(s)

Bluehouse duo
Andrew Garner - solo pianist and vocalist
Can add up to 3 more horn players

Also included

3KW PA
Cabaret Colours

Location

North East based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands, North East, North West, Scotland, Wales, Ireland.

Previous Clients

Proctor & Gamble, HSBC, Bobby Robson Foundation, Adessi, Sunderland AFC, Newcastle Untied FC,

Song List

50's & 60's

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Sittin' On The Dock of The Bay - Otis Redding
Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
Knock On Wood - Amii Stewart
Light My Fire - Erma Franklin
My Girl - Otis Redding
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown
Rescue me - Aretha Franklin
Say A Little Prayer For You - Aretha Franklin
Sex Machine - James Brown
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Take Another Little Piece Of My Heart - Dusty Springfield
Tracks Of My Tears - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
All Day And All Of The Night - The Kinks
American Pie - Don McLean
Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction
Day Tripper - The Beatles
Get Back - The Beatles
Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Hard Days Night - The Beatles
I'm A Believer - The Monkees
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Jail House Rock - Elvis
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
La Bamba - Richie Valens
My Generation - The Who
Ticket To Ride - The Beatles
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
Feeling Good - Nina Simone
Fly me To the Moon - Frank Sinatra
I Get A Kick Out Of You - Frank Sinatra
My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone
My Funny Valentine - Frank Sinatra
One More For The Road - Fred Astaire
Summertime - George Gershwin
They Can't Take That Away From Me - George Gershwin

70's & 80's

All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Blame It On The Boogie - The Jackson?s
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Celebration - Kool and the Gang
Easy - Lionel Richie
Gimme Some Lovin - Spencer Davis Group
I Just Wanna Make Love To You - Etta James
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington Junior and Bill Withers
Lady Marmalade - Labelle
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
Oh What A Night - Four Seasons
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Alright Now - Free
Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - Bad Company
Crazy little Thing Called Love - Queen
(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles - The Proclaimers
Desperado - The Eagles
Stuck In The Middle With You - Steelers Wheel
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Home Chicago - The Blues Brothers
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Ain't No Body - Chaka Khan
Little respect - Erasure
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams

90's To Present

Day
Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks
Everlasting Love - Jamie Cullum
Hey Ya - Out Kast
High and Dry - Jamie Cullum
I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs
Just - Mark Ronson
Kids - Robbie Williams
Just like A Star - Corrine Bailey-Rae
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Mr Brightside - The Killers
No Tomorrow - Orson
Roxanne - The Police
She Will Be loved - Maroon 5
Smooth - Santana feat. Rob Thomas
Still The One - Shania Twain
Super Duper love - Joss Stone
This love - Maroon 5
Valerie - Mark Ronson feat Amy Whinehouse
Wishing I Was There - Natalie Imbruglia
When The Sun Goes Down - Arctic Monkeys
You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Home - Michael Buble
True Colours - Eva Cassidy
Other Info

The price brackets above should be used as a guide only as all quotes are bespoke.Performance times for most acts except Tributes and some other Unique performers are usually 2 x 60 minute sets or 3 x 40 min sets. (If you require the act to perform longer than these times you may incur extra costs.)

Travel costs vary depending on the act and will be included to the quote given to you by our agents.

Our acts would usually expect to arrive around 6pm and to be finished around midnight.

(If you need the act to arrive earlier or finish later there may be extra costs but these can be negotiated.)