The Fandangos

  • from £850 in London Help
  • from £850 in South East
  • from £850 in East of England
  • from £895 in South West
  • from £895 in East Midlands
  • from £925 in West Midlands
  • from £950 in Wales
  • from £995 in North West
  • from £995 in Yorkshire & Humberside
  • from £1100 in North East
  • from £1495 in Scotland

Outstanding female-fronted London band (4-piece) and a great choice for weddings and parties, playing a wide range of 60-00s floor-fillers to keep you dancing all night. DJ service with lights also available.

Special offers!

  • 10% discounts on all quoted fees for events in October/November 2010

  • 20% off all weekdays (Mon-Thurs) in London and the South East

  • FREE DJ service performed by band for all events booked within 7 days

The Fandangos are a young and dynamic pop/rock 4 piece. Since their formation in 2006, the band have racked up a wealth of experience entertaining at weddings, parties and corporate events with a repertoire that combines the very best of classic and contemporary music; from the Stones and the Police to Duffy and Amy Winehouse; covering a wide range of musical styles including rock, soul, disco, reggae, as well as the latest chart hits.

The band was formed by singer Tara who cleverly took the initiative to piece together the best musicians she could find whilst studying at music college in London. Collectively the band have performed in top west end musicals (Mama Mia, Fame, Miss Saigon, Carmen), released 2 independent singles and toured internationally... impressive stuff given that they have an average age of 24!

The Fandangos are fully self-contained with their own high quality PA and are more than happy to provide recorded music for dancing in any intervals to save the cost of hiring a separate DJ, and wherever possible, will try to work up a first dance or special song for your event. The band work exclusively for Function Central.

Performance information

Line-up Female vocals, guitar, bass, drums
Performance duration 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute sets
Performance area required 12ft wide x 8ft deep
Recorded music provided between sets Yes (included in price)
Set-up/sound-check duration 1 hour
Lighting Yes (included in price)
Public Liability Insurance (PLI) Yes
PAT certificate Yes

Booking options

Extra performances £100 per 30 minute set
Late performances/Use of PA £100 per hour after midnight
Early set-up/sound-check £40 per hour before 6pm
DJ service (provided by act)

includes laptop with large song database + requests + mic for speeches + lighting

Add £150 based on a 12 am finish
Acoustic duo set in the afternoon Add £150 per hour

What people say

  • We were very happy with the Fandangos, as was everyone, they had people dancing straight from the first set. They are all clearly accomplished musicians. People would have kept dancing for as long as they stayed. The more up to date music went down better than the older stuff, but that’s preference and leads me onto the below comment. All in all a success. Thanks very much to yourselves and the band.

    Dan, Wedding, Cambridgeshire, May 2010
  • Thanks again for the excellent performance you and the band put in at our wedding on 1 May in Llanelli. It really helped to get the party going and we've had numerous guests saying how good they thought you were, please let the rest of the band know how much we enjoyed it.

    Ian and Sara, Wedding, Wales, May 2010
  • Both your organisation and The Fandangos were first class. The Fandangos were outstanding. High quality musicianship and a perfect mix of music. They appeared to love performing and the result was a great empathy with their audience. A memorable evening and a group that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good party.

    John, Student Event, Oxon, March 2010
  • Many apologies for not writing sooner but we have only just returned from our honeymoon and getting back to normal life but I really wanted to write to thank the Fandango's for their amazing music for our wedding. So many guests have written to say that they loved the band and it really made for an amazing party. I really hate empty dance floors at weddings and we really didn't need to worry about this at our wedding - it was packed from the minute thy started until they finished. Even my 85 year old nan was dancing away!

    Can you please pass my thanks onto the band for all their hard work. We loved their music and the variety of songs they played. And I think it was one of the best decisions I made for the whole wedding reception!! Many thanks again.

    Emma, Wedding, Sussex, February 2010
  • The Fandangos are a young, funky band with excellent professionalism. When we had last minute timing issues they were very obliging and flexible which was much appreciated. The lead singer had a great voice. The band had a high energy to keep the crowd going and played a broad mix of popular songs which the guests really enjoyed. We were able to agree their sets in advance. The dance floor was never empty. They were exactly what we were looking for in a wedding band and hit exactly the right note (no pun intended). One of our guests asked us for their details afterwards and has booked them for another event. They are fantastic and we'd highly recommend them.

    Nick, Wedding, January 2010
  • The Fandangos played at our wedding in December 2009, everyone thought they were fantastic and had a really good time – they managed to entertain across the age ranges by choosing the right mix of classics everyone loves along with more recent material for the event – some of the songs sounded better than the originals! People regularly comment on how good they were and how lucky we were to get them. The lead singer has a fantastic voice and the band was great. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them for your wedding or party.

    Darren, Wedding, Surrey, December 2009
  • I would like you to please pass on my HUGE thanks to The Fandangos for playing at our wedding on 10th December 2009. They really made the evening and we all had such a good night - I couldn't stop dancing!! The singer has a perfect voice for the type of music they play, and the guys all did extremely well also.

    I would recommend them to anyone - they really did get the party started.

    Thanks for your help organising everything.

    Haley and Colin, Wedding, London, December 2009
  • The Fandangos were very good. Everybody had a great time and they real rocked. They were on time and friendly and happy to recommend them as well as rebook them in the future.

    Raj, December 2009
  • We booked the Fandangos to play at a Round Table dinner function, their range of music was ideal for the event and they kept our guests – who
    were aged between 18 and 80 - dancing all evening. We would certainly book them again for a similar event.

    Steve, Party, London, November 2009
  • Just wanted to say thanks so much for the great service we received from Function Central in assisting us finding the perfect band for our wedding.
    Everything went smoothly and without a hitch and The Fandangos were superb. Communications were great in the lead up and they were helpful with our requests for song choices and professional and ubercool on the night! We'd especially like to thank the band too for not rushing off straight after the gig and allowing us to carry on using their sound system for the music. Would highly recommend this band and would have no hesitation in booking them in the future-all our guests said how how much they enjoyed it too.

    Keith and Lou, Wedding, October 2009
  • Just wanted to say again how fantastic you and the rest of the Fandangos were on Friday. Every single person I've spoken to has said how brilliant the band were, and one of the guests said to me before they left that they'd never been to a wedding before with so much dancing.

    Charlie, Somerset, September 2009
  • Hello Beverley, please pass on our thanks to the Fandangos for an amazing night on Saturday. We thought they were fantastic and everyone has been commenting on how good they were.


    Geraldine, Birthday, Essex, September 2009
  • The Fandangos played at my daughter's wedding at Leeds Castle. We were looking for a professional, full band sound with an accomplished vocalist and a wide repertoire that would encourage guests of all ages to dance. This The Fandangos achieved with flying colours. They were also a very pleasant bunch of youngsters who liaised well with the castle staff and set up efficiently and in good time. Many thanks to them all for a polished performance.

    Function Central dealt with the booking efficiently and politely, and, most importantly, were easy to get hold of by phone and email.

    James, Wedding, Kent, August 2009
  • Hi. I want to say that the band was absolutely fab! Everybody wanted their details to use them again. They were extremely good, entertaining, professional and friendly. Perfect! I hope they enjoyed it as much as we did.

    Elouar, Corporate event, London, July 2009
  • Hi Mike,

    The Fandangos played at our wedding and were fantastic, everyone reported back how much they enjoyed them and that their feet were aching for days after dancing so much! They were very professional and made the day really special.

    Rebecca , Wedding, Buckinghamshire, June 2009
  • We hired the Fandangos for our wedding in June this year. They had an excellent repertoire and the singer has an amazing voice. We were on our feet dancing all night. Our guests thought the band were so good, many of them said they would like to book them in the future. Best of all though was when they allowed the groom, who plays the guitar, to join them in a few songs. This was a real high-light of the wedding - for us as well as the guests. Such fun! I would easily recommend them.

    Erica and Jeremy, Wedding, Kent, June 2009
  • The Fandangos were absolutely fantastic. They played at our wedding and really gave the evening a wonderful party atmosphere, their set and ability is so good, and everyone was up dancing by the end of the evening. Friends and relatives were awe struck by Tara's voice, and lots asked who they were. They put together a really good set. They learnt our first dance song, which sounded great on the night. They were on time, set up quickly; discreet then just got down and started when we asked. They all seemed a good bunch, Guy seemed a top bloke. They really helped to make our wedding day special, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to friends and use them again, for any future special occasions. Book this band you won't be disappointed! Thanks so much the Fandangos!

    Function central were very helpful, no problems.

    Barry & Catherine, Wedding, Kent, May 2009
  • My apologies that I haven't replied earlier, been having a bit of a time of it, we have had a bereavement in the family very recently and I’ve got a lot on at the moment. I Thought I owed you a reply as I really was impressed with the band and their performance and their professionalism and I wouldn't hesitate to book them or recommend them again so quote me on that if you like but haven't got a lot to add at this time.
    Cheers

    Mark, 40th Birthday Party, Surrey, February 2009
  • Hi Alistair, just a quick note to say thank you to you & the band "The Fandangos" who played at my Mums 60th birthday last night. The band were absolutely fantastic! We all really enjoyed their set & they sounded great, the dance floor was full! I would love to book them again if I need a band for any future events and would not hesitate in recommending the band & Function Central to friends & family. Thanks again,

    Carol, Birthday, Surrey, December 2008
  • Sorry for getting back to you late but only just got the laptop back from being de-bugged. Yes only to happy to say Great bunch of people and thoroughly enjoyed by all at the party, very good repertoire of music/songs or to put it into one word "brilliant". Best wishes to you and the band,

    Diana and Terry, Wedding, Essex, August 2008
  • I would just like to say that the band were excellent. They were extremely professional and brilliant at getting people dancing. People who attended our event have requested their details and told us they thought the band was fantastic. I would highly recommend them and book them again without a doubt.

    Julia, Black Tie & BBQ, Newcastle, September 2008
  • Thanks for organising the Fandangos. It was a great to have a band that turned up without a fuss and got on with solving the first problem and that was helping the groom out due to him forgetting the music for the first dance. The band swiftly sang the first song which was an added bonus to have a live version and continued to play great music until we could no longer dance. Great wedding, great band, Brilliant and would love to have them back again.

    Luke, Wedding, Leicestershire July 2008
  • Just a note to say thank you to the 'Fandangos' for their brilliant gig at our wedding on the 10th July 2008 at the Reid Rooms in Chelmsford. We received so many compliments about the band, and they really made our evening reception stand out from so many others we've attended. Many thanks!

    Rebecca and Stewart Goldberg, , Essex, July 2008
  • I’m just writing to express my thanks to the Fandangos, with our University crowd there are such diverse tastes in music and the Fandangos played a varied and entertaining set that got everyone up and dancing together. They were both fun and professional and i would recommend them for any function! Thanks a lot guys, 10/10. Exactly what we wanted!

    Sam Pepper, Graduation Ball, London, July 2008
  • Dear team, I am sorry it’s taken a while for us to get back to you. Please pass on our thanks to the Fandangos for their fantastic performance last Saturday. They played a really varied mix of old and new, which kept even the most reluctant of dancers on their feet - I was exhausted by the end of the first set! Thanks once again.

    Camille and Joe, Wedding, Manchester, January 2008
  • Thanks once again for an amazing night - you were absolutely fab and we've had so many compliments from our guests since. you kept everyone on the dancefloor for most of the night, INCLUDING Gareth and myself, which i can tell you is really saying something!! Thanks for learning our first dance too, it meant a lot to us and i know it wasn't the most obvious choice!! I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did and we'd have no hesitation in recommending you in future. All the best,

    Simon & Gareth, , Sussex, November 2007

Repertoire

  • Amy Winehouse - Valerie
  • Duffy - Mercy
  • Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
  • Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama Out
  • Maroon 5 - This Love
  • Jackson 5 - Blame It On The Boogie
  • Sister Sledge - Thinking Of You
  • Anastasia – I’m Outta Love
  • No Doubt - Don't Speak
  • Kt Tunstall - Suddenly I See
  • Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
  • Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer
  • George Michael - Faith
  • Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
  • Pink - Who Knew?
  • Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
  • Bryan Adams - Summer Of ‘69
  • Toto - Hold The Line
  • Don Henley - Boys Of Summer
  • Paulo Nutini - Jenny Don’t Be Hasty
  • Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
  • Pink - Just Like A Pill
  • Oasis - What’s The Story Morning Glory?
  • Reef - Place Your Hands
  • Chic - Everybody Dance
  • Jamiroquai - Love Foolosophy
  • Orson - No Tomorrow
  • The Kooks - Naïve
  • The Red Hot Chilli Peppers - By The Way/ Aeroplane.
  • The Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict A Riot
  • Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way
  • Moloko - Sing It Back
  • Fontella Bass - Rescue Me.
  • Killers - Mr Brightside.
  • Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor.
  • Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved.
  • Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life.
  • Spencer Davis - Keep On Running
  • The Clash - Rock The Kasbah
  • The Knack - My Sharona.
  • Oasis - Whats The Story Morning Glory?
  • James Brown - Sex Machine.
  • Rose Royce - Car Wash.
  • Rihanna - Umbrella.
  • U2 - Vertigo.
  • Tom Petty - Freefallin.
  • The Police - Message In A Bottle.
  • Justin Timberlake - Like I Love You.
  • Lynard Skynard - Sweet Home Alabama.
  • The Rolling Stones - Jumpin Jack Flash.