Hotrocks Salisbury

FAQs

• Please, describe your act or business in on sentence:

  We are a wedding and party band based near Salisbury.

• What are the highlights of your career?

  Band members have played for many years in various bands. Various members have enjoyed highlights such as being played on Radio 1, gigging at Hootenany's in Brixton, playing a venue the night before Van Morrison, as well as recording with Colin Blundstone's producer.

• What kind of events do you usually serve?

  We like to play anywhere where people want to dance - which has included weddings, 40th/50th parties, school end of term parties etc.

• Who are your previous clients?

  Some quotes from previous clients : "I would like to say a massive thank you to Hotrocks Salisbury for putting on such an awesome gig last night at the Anchor and Hope in Salisbury! You guys truly blew the roof off and and rocked the whole crowd, which packed the entire pub! Keep it coming, and I definitely can't wait to see you play again! " Nadia "Thank you very much Hotrocks for a top top gig in Salisbury [Devizes Inn] last night! Hotrocks truly proved to be scorching hot! A night well spent with fine musicianship covering a wide variety of classic anthems to modern grooves! This definitely will be the first of many..." Will "I would like to say a massive thank you to this band they made a surprise 30th birthday truly unforgettable. Not only did they learn new songs for the special occasion but they kept me up to date on their progress and you can tell they put absolutely everything into their performances. Everyone enjoyed their gig and said they were one of the best bands they've seen! I can't thank them enough for their hard work and amazing gig on the night"

• How can event planners pay for your services?

  If you have booked us through Poptops, you will have paid a deposit. We ask for payment of the balance in cash when the band has set up.

• How long do you play for?

  We will play for up to 3 hours, including breaks. If you are looking for a bit longer than this, please get in touch, but the needs of most parties and weddings can be accommodated within the 3 hours.

• Do you have your own PA and lighting?

  Yes, we have a 6,000 Watt PA system that will cover up to 200 people. For larger events, we would need to hire a PA and Sound Engineer. Please discuss with us if required, as we can recommend a good supplier. We bring a lighting system that provides a fun and basic coverage of the band and dance floor. For more sophisticated lighting, we can recommend a supplier.

• Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?

  Yes. One of the band members is a qualified professional electrician.

• How much space do you require?

  As a 6 piece band, we do need a certain amount of space...... ideally at least 6m x 4m. But do talk to us to if you are tight on space, we can consider cutting down on equipment etc.

• My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?

  We have done this several times previously, just let us know what you have in mind. As long as we have enough notice, the right instruments and enough skill (!) we will do our best.

• How many breaks do you take? How long are they?

  We prefer to take breads every 45 minutes or so....but happy to discuss with you to fit in with your requirements