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If
you book The Hipcats you will get some of the UK's best music and
musicians but not the most expensive.
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Our
prices are based on
a number of factors.
Please email us if you would like any details or discuss anything as we
like to think we are very helpful and won't get offended if you decide
not to book us. We appreciate that you want to get exactly what
you are looking for. Some bands charge over £2000 but we avoid
this if you go straight through us rather than an agent and we do not
charge VAT.
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We
like to help - we have
also had clients use our PA for speeches, to play background music
during the breaks or even to use instead of a disco (in smaller venues -
for bigger event we would recommend a separate disco if required).
We are happy to
discuss these options - other things we can arrange include extra
lighting or a full disco - just ask!
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Pricing is based
on:
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the number of
musicians;
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the time of
year;
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day of the
week;
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the distance we need to
travel;
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how long you would like us to play and
how long you would like us to be at your event;
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the
equipment we need to bring.
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Consequently
it could be £300 to £1800 depending on all these factors. We
have played at events from small garden parties to large functions in
Central London so we are happy to give you an idea of cost or some
options. Also have a look
at our special offers at the bottom of the page.
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Prices include:
travel,
all band equipment, administration costs and all other extras, except that we
do ask for a couple of drinks for each of the band and a few nibbles to
keep us going.
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Example
Line-Ups
Typically
we would perform two
sets of up to one hour each with a 20 to 50 minute break, set-up 45 minutes before
starting and pack up 30 minutes after the finish (before 11.30pm) but
we can
be very flexible with these timings and other arrangements - just ask.
We
would be very happy to provide you with a precise quotation. All
of the below are line-ups that we are very happy with. The most
popular ones tend to be lounge style, classic trio and classic five
piece but we do many events with all of these line-ups. Chat to us
about whether you want background, foot-tapping or full-on grooviness!
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Often
used for background style and great atmosphere
Lounge-style
- vocals and piano
Instrumental
duo - chat to us about a range of options
Mellow trio
- vocals, piano,
saxophone or trumpet
Often
used for head-nodding approval or foot-tapping fun
Classic trio
- vocals, piano, and
double-bass
Instrumental
trio - pick three from: guitar, piano. double
bass, saxophone or trumpet
Mellow quartet
- vocals, piano, double
bass, saxophone or trumpet
Instrumental quartet
- guitar, piano. double
bass, saxophone or trumpet
Various
degrees of hipcat style and dancefloor grooviness
Rhythm quartet
- vocals, piano, double
bass and drums
5-piece
but 4-Hipcats - vocals/guitar, piano, double bass and drums
Classic five-piece
- vocals, piano, double bass, drums, saxophone or trumpet
6-piece
but 5-Hipcats - the above but with vocals/guitar
Big six-piece
- full line-up with two horns from saxophone, trumpet or trombone
The
magnificent 7 - vocals/guitar, piano, double bass, drums, saxophone,
trumpet
Contact us for a
precise quotation or to discuss your requirements or budget.
Special offers
Save20
We
usually quote for our 'A-team' of the very best. We have also got a few deputies
we occasionally use if someone is unavailable who are semi-professional
but still good players - if you would like to save up to 20% on the
price then we can call on these guys and pass on the saving to
you. Get in touch to discuss it.
Save10
Up to 10% off any quoted
price for events in January, February, March & November or anything booked more
than six months in advance.
Please contact us to
discuss your event and we will be happy to deal with any questions or
queries.
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