The act
Singalong anthems and dance floor songs, nothing that makes the room wait for one it knows. 8 Bars are four players, bass, guitar, drums and a lead voice that carries a room, from the 60s to the current charts. New Sensation by INXS, Flowers by Miley Cyrus, Burning Love by Elvis Presley and You're The Voice by John Farnham are the spread, and you can steer the set towards an 80s and 90s party or 60s and 70s classics. The full show is three 50 minute sets, with music in the breaks so the room never goes quiet. Weddings, private parties and festival stages are familiar ground, and it shows in how they hold a floor. Based in Bayswater, they suit a couple who want the reception to become a full singalong and would rather the floor packed than impressed.
See 8 Bars play
Watch 8 Bars perform and get a feel for their sound, style and fit for your wedding.
What it costs
Pricing
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Songs 8 Bars can play
Search their repertoire or browse the list below. Ask us about a first dance or another song that matters to you.
Baby One More Time – Britney SpearsBurning Love – Elvis PresleyFlowers – Miley CyrusI’m So Excited – The Pointer SistersI’m Still Standing – Elton JohnLivin’ On A Prayer – Bon JoviMamma Mia – ABBAMan! I Feel Like A Woman! – Shania TwainNew Sensation – INXSProud Mary – Creedence Clearwater RevivalShake It Off – Taylor SwiftYou’re The Voice – John Farnham
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What to expect
Four players: bass, guitar, drums and a lead vocal that carries a room. The material spans the 60s through to the current charts, weighted towards singalong anthems and dance floor songs rather than deep cuts, and the point of that is simple. Nobody stands around waiting for a song they know. They've done weddings, corporate nights, private parties and festival stages, and they're versatile enough to move between those without changing what makes the show work. Expect a full dance floor and guests still talking about it on the drive home.
On the day
They keep the requirements short so you're not managing a production. A flat, safe performance area of at least 4 metres by 3, and two standard 240V power outlets near the stage. Easy load-in access for gear makes a real difference if it's available. They can bring a full professional sound and lighting setup, just confirm that at booking, and if your venue already has production in place they'll work alongside the in-house team. There are short breaks between sets with background playlist music covering them, and MC services or a tailored setlist can be added if you want them.
Set List
Over 70 songs sit in the repertoire, running from the 60s to today across pop, rock, dance and the anthems everybody joins in on. You can steer it: an 80s and 90s party, a run of 60s and 70s classics, or a modern set built on current chart songs. A taste of what turns up on the night: Mamma Mia by ABBA, Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi, Burning Love by Elvis Presley, New Sensation by INXS, the Shania Twain one about feeling like a woman, Baby One More Time by Britney Spears, Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Shake It Off by Taylor Swift, I'm Still Standing by Elton John, Flowers by Miley Cyrus, I'm So Excited by The Pointer Sisters and You're The Voice by John Farnham.
Performance options
The full live band show is three 50 minute sets, paced to keep people dancing rather than to fill time. Professional sound and lighting come with it: complete PA, quality microphones, and stage and ambient lighting. Background music runs between sets so the room never falls silent. And if your night needs more music than that, longer sets or extra performance time can be arranged on request.
