Give your wedding a touch of class with award-winning live music: sensational party bands, sophisticated wedding ceremony music and lively drinks reception entertainment.

FAQS

Can you tell us more about Mike Paul-Smith Music?

Mike Paul-Smith Music is a small collection of bands run by musical director Mike Paul-Smith. Since 2005 we have been performing for wedding receptions and private parties across the UK and abroad. We're best known for our stylish and energetic party bands, which get audiences of all ages up and dancing.

Can you provide music for the rest of our wedding day?

Yes! We can provide live musical entertainment for every part of your day. You can book a string quartet or pop singer for your wedding ceremony; roaming band or jazz group for your drinks reception; a cocktail pianist for your dinner; and then a sensational party band to close off the evening in style. We love building bespoke live music packages so just get in touch with your ideas and we'll get planning.

Where do you travel?

We love to travel - we are based in London but travel anywhere in the UK or internationally.

What style of music do you play?

We play a large mix of swing, soul, Motown and pop music - designed to get audiences of all ages on the dancefloor. We're known as one of the best vintage bands in the UK and particularly love performing swing and big band music. Our musicians are all classically trained and can also provide classical music for your ceremony or drinks reception.

How are you different from other wedding bands?

We think there are a few things that really set us apart from other bands. Firstly, we never use click tracks or backing tracks - with Mike Paul-Smith Music every note you hear is live, giving our performance unrivalled spontaneity and energy (also, all of our promotional videos are filmed live so you know exactly what we'll sound like at your event). We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and attention to detail, with thousands of happy clients. Our musicians are friends off-stage and on, which really comes across in our performance, and many of our songs are arranged into medleys so there are seamless transitions between songs. Finally we're not just a wedding band - we also perform at theatres, concert halls and jazz clubs throughout the country meaning you can come and see us live before you book.

Testimonials

I would like to thank you so much for playing at our wedding! The band were absolutely amazing. Everyone is talking about how great you were. I can't believe how much energy you all put in - even at nearly midnight after two sets with barely a break as far as I recall! You had some of my grumpiest guests up and dancing - and the whole wedding party was humming New York, New York at brunch on Sunday. Not very well it must be mentioned! Please, please pass my thanks to all the band members. I would highly recommend you to anyone planning an event, both for your professional and friendly service and for your outstanding performance.

Becky Dobra, Wedding Reception, Hatfield House

The band were sensational from start to finish. After arriving quietly and sorting themselves out, they really got the party started and were wonderfully flexible with slightly slow timings due to some rather long speeches! A few of our younger friends were dubious when we first said we'd booked a big band rather than the usual younger rock/pop style band, but absolutely everyone hit the dancefloor for the whole of the evening and cried out for more when time was up - young and old! Really can't recommend enough - they made our wedding totally raucous and quirky and we have received so many compliments on their behalf. Thanks Down for the Count!

Olivia & Tim

I just want to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding. Your band was incredible! Literally perfect, we had so much fun and everyone came up to me to tell me how brilliant the band was - so thank you! So thank you so much and please let every member of the band know how brilliant they were - the music was an absolute highlight of a very special day!

Abi & Seb, Wedding Reception, Pylewell Park

Dear Mike, we wanted to say a huge thank you for being part of our wedding. From the classical music during the ceremony to the full 9-piece party band in the evening, the music was just perfect. We have been fans of your band for a long time and have always said you would be amazing to have at a wedding so we are so pleased you could play for us on our special day. We have had so many comments from our guests about how fantastic the band was and you were definitely one of the highlights of the day. You never fail to get everyone dancing!

Austin & Amanda

Dear Mike, I know I thanked you on the night but just wanted to do so again in the cold light of day. You and your band were fantastic, not just brilliant at the music but also lovely, helpful and a total pleasure to work with. Thank you so much and please pass my thanks on to your team. My Mother literally had the party of her life and you were a big part of that.... you were exceptional.

Deborah Meaden (Dragon's Den), private party

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