
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.
Music Samples
stuck in the middle
super duper love
Take Another
Act Video
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,
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 |
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.)