Ref: Strings! A string quartet with a difference.

Artist Ref: Strings!
Genre: String Quartet with a difference.
Perfect For: Corporate Events, Weddings, After Dinner Shows.
Based: London/Rest of UK/International. From £1945.

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Audio- The History of Music in 5 Minutes

A string quartet with a difference!

Let this 'genetically modified' electric string quartet enthrall your audience as they perform an extravagant display of the best music the world's ever heard. From a rundown of the entire history of music in 5 minutes to an amazing rendition of Ravel's 'Bolero' (1 cello, 4 players and 2 volunteers!) this string quartet will electrify you with their world-class performance skills and audience rapport.

Performing around the world taking in places from Dubai to Gleneagles, this quartet have produced outstanding performances, already firm favourites of TV chef Gordon Ramsay after performing at his staff Christmas party. Equally at home performing at surprise parties to awards ceremonies alike, this act are also increasingly in demand at weddings, performing at the wedding of Richard Coyle (Jeff from BBC sitcom 'Coupling') and Georgina Mackenzie amongst others. They have also appeared at the prestigious 'Designer Wedding Show'.

Your Wonderful Wedding Day

Hire these skilled entertainers to make your special day even more memorable. Their show explodes in a stunning finale to the wedding breakfast and speeches; before the evening dancing they give your party a real kickstart! As part of their professional wedding package they perform your choice of music for your ceremony (they can also give experienced advice on suitable music). Why not book an hours background music during the drinks reception also?

Creative Corporate Events

Planning a Gala Dinner? Award Ceremonies or Christmas Party? This electrifying after dinner show is perfect for the grand finale to your glitzy evening, or to elevate your audience's mood at an award ceremony or presentation.

Jimmy Hill - Football Legend:
"'You guys were fantastic. Hark at me, talking to the musicians. I used to play the cornet you know!'"

Stephanie Moore MBE - The Bobby Moore Fund:
""Thank you for providing such fantastic entertainment at the Bobby Moore Fund Golf Day yesterday. I am truly grateful for your support.'"

Jerry Warrillow - The Admirable Crichton:
"'An outstanding performance combining obvious musical accomplishment and clever audience awareness with quick repartee!'"

Cait Chidgey- Investec Holdings Ltd:
"'A band that exudes charisma and warmth, coupled with such talent and humour, is a rare find indeed'"

Julie Witte- Head of Events, BT Global Service:
"'My client has been to spectacular events all over the world but it was the best entertainment they've ever seen- high praise indeed!'"

Gemma Courtenay- Fisher Productions:
"'Having seen the guys perform on a number of occasions now I am truly impressed how they never fail to entertain. They are clearly immensely talented and have managed to create an act that appeals to the widest of audiences. I would have no hesitation in recommending this act to fellow event organisers who are looking for that something 'just that little bit special'"

Corporate Events: This quartet can perform as an after dinner finale, at Gala's and award ceremonies. They perform a 0.5 hour show and can also provide background music.

Weddings: You can choose the type of music you require for your special day; from ceremony, drinks reception right through to a pre-party show, this quartet will provide an unforgettable performance.

Technical Specification: This act require a performance area with a minimum dimension of 8' by 12' (2.4m x 3.6m).

For guests totalling approx 60 or more please provide a stage from 1' high: this is to ensure all your guests can enjoy the performance.

The stage area should be sufficiently lit so that their facial expressions can be seen! (They can provide lighting if necessary.)

They can supply their own P.A. system for audiences of up to about 350 people (PA is free for audiences up to 100): Over and above this or if a P.A. system is already supplied for the event this act would require:

A P.A. system (with bass bins) to suit the size of the venue two high quality stage monitors two channels available on a mixing console one microphone for speech. This act perform on 'Violectra' electric instruments and bring their own Senheiser wireless systems to allow them to move around freely, they use Line6 Pod XT effects and a Mackie mixer from which they send a feed to the main PA system.

This quartet also have a vast setlist for background music, wedding ceremonies and receptions which you can choose from on your special day.

Songs performed in their stunning 'The History of Music in 5 Minutes' Grand Finale:

'Greensleeves' - Traditional English
'Hallelujah Chorus' -
'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' - Mozart
'Symphony No. 9' - Beethoven
'William Tell Overture' - Rossini
'Nessun Dorma' - Turandot
'Ave Maria' -Schubert
'Symphony No. 5' - Beethoven
'Also Sprach Zarathustra' - Strauss
'Orpheus in the Underworld' (The Can-Can) - Offenbach
'Chanson de Toreador' - Bizet
'Hungarian Dance No. 5' - Brahms
'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' - Tchaikovsky
'Peer Gynt' - Grieg
'Flight of the Bumble Bee' - Korsakov
'007 Theme Tune'
'The Entertainer' - (from the film)
'Singing in the Rain' - Bing Crosby
'Do Re Mi' - The Sound of Music
'There's No Business Like Showbusiness - (from the film)
'Summertime' - Billie Holiday
'New York, New York' - Frank Sinatra
'You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog' - Elvis
'Pretty Woman' - Roy Orbison
'Yesterday' - The Beatles
'I Feel Good' - James Brown
'Stayin' Alive' - The Bee Gees
'Money Money Money' - Abba
'Another one bites the Dust' - Queen
'Layla' - Eric Clapton
'Billie Jean' - Michael Jackson
'Smoke on the Water' - Deep Purple
Theme tune from 'Jaws'
Theme tune from 'Psycho'
'Ride of the Valkyries' -Wagner
Theme tune from 'Dallas'
'Rule Britannia!' - Arne
'The Sailors Hornpipe' - Traditional
'The Wedding March' - Mendelssohn