The Files

  • from £855 for 3-piece in South East Help
  • from £840 for 3-piece in London
  • from £855 for 3-piece in East of England
  • from £900 for 3-piece in South West
  • from £900 for 3-piece in East Midlands
  • from £920 for 3-piece in West Midlands
  • from £970 for 3-piece in Wales
  • from £1000 for 3-piece in North West

Versatile London based 4-pce wedding and party band formed of first rate musicians, covering a varied mix of classics from the 60s to present.

Special offer! 15% discount on all dates in January, February & March 2012.

Dynamic, male-fronted 4-piece The Files are one of the hottest covers bands on the circuit, backing X Factor vocal expert Dave Laudat for his live appearances and making weddings, corporate events and parties uniquely memorable. Their repertoire spans every musical style from the sixties right up to today, from Outcast to Elvis and Hendrix to Electric Six.

They are one of our most experienced bands on the function circuit: their guitarist has touring, recording and producing credits ranging from Belinda Carlisle to Motörhead, and their drummer regularly graces the most prestigious venues in the world with bands such as Blondie and Toto. Their bass player has toured all the way across America and is racking up a vast number of recording credits.

Their guitarist has been refining his trademark unique sound since he was a teenager, and can often be seen working with the latest girl band or producing the next big Russian pop band when he isn’t touring.

Performance information

Line-up Male lead vocals/guitar; bass; drums
Performance duration 2 x 60 minute or 3 x 40 minute sets
Interval music Help Yes (included in price)
Lighting Yes (included in price)
Arrival & set-up Help From 6pm; allow 60 minutes to set up
Requirements Help Space of 4 x 3 metres; power supply; rider

Booking options

4-piece band (adds 2nd guitar) Add £240
60-minute acoustic duo set Add £250

What people say Help

  • The Files are definitely a band for those who appreciate good music played excellently. A very talented group of musicians and it shows on stage. They played two excellent sets to the great enjoyment of the audience and I heard nothing but praise for the quality and selection of the set. I would happily hire them again.

    Mike, Wedding, Somerset, August 2011
  • The Files were quite simply amazing. The dance floor was packed all night. We really appreciated how flexible the band were to timings when our original timetable went out of the window - they were very relaxed and happy to fit with what worked best for us, which was so appreciated on the day. I would definitely recommend the Files to anyone looking for a band to play at their wedding.

    Ali and Beverley at Function Central were brilliant. They were both incredibly helpful in suggesting a band that would be just right for the occasion and always provided a quick response to any questions about the booking process. There is also a far better selection of competitively priced acts on the Function Central website than any other site that we looked at. I wouldn’t hesitate to book through Function Central again and have already recommended the site to several friends.

    Tim, Wedding, Worcestershire, May 2011
  • Just a quick note to say, thank you to you both for your help in booking the band and DJ for our wedding. They were totally professional and absolutely fabulous! The DJ playes all our old favourites and The Files were outstanding! We were blown away by them really, many of our guests asked who the band were and where we found them. We would definately book them again. Thanks again for making everything so easy!

    Mary and Matthew, Wedding, September 2010
  • OH MY GOD!!! The band were awesome!!! I'm sure Christine (the Bride) will be dropping Ali a quick e-mail to say thanks and everything, but thought I would let you know too, just in case you speak to him soon! Fab band loads of people were commenting on how good they were! Only bad point was that they took ages to set up so music didn't get going til 8.15… but otherwise all good!

    Thanks for all your help with this!

    Becky, Wedding, London, 2010
  • The Files were absolutely FANTASTIC!! Everyone at the party commented on them. We were really impressed. The music was great and they created a brilliant atmosphere. Thank you!

    Paul, Wedding, Hertfordshire, July 2009
  • They were amazing. Everyone at the wedding commented on how good they were and I will be recommending them to friends and family for any of their functions. They had everyone up dancing all night, it was a fantastic day but the music from them really made the night and we just wanted to say a big thank you.

    Katie, Wedding, Essex, August 2009
  • The Files were excellent, they played great music and everyone had a brilliant time. Many of our guests commented on how good their performance was. They really made our evening.

    Martin, Wedding, Hertfordshire, June 2009
  • The Files were professional, smart and friendly, and the music was first class. We had an excellent time and many of our guests commented just how great the band were. We all had a wonderful time!

    Clare, London, June 2009
  • I just wanted to say a big thank you once again for being absolutely excellent on our wedding night. You filled the dancefloor all night which is just what we were hoping for, and you were so good I hardly left the dancefloor to greet our guests! You certainly made our evening what it was and so many of our guests commented on how fantastic you were. I am so glad we managed to find you and I have no doubt I will see you at one of my friends weddings in the very near future. Thanks once again, you were awesome.

    Rob, Wedding, Nottinghamshire, October 2008
  • We have seen the band twice before and they always meet your expectations. All our guests enjoyed the band a lot!

    Suzanne, Wedding, London, September 2008
  • The Files were excellent and very friendly on the evening. We really enjoyed the music. We had lots of great feedback from our friends and family about the band and would definitely recommend both the band and your service to anyone else.

    Darren, Sussex, August 2008
  • Everyone commented on how good the band were. Plenty of people danced, the band were very friendly and efficient. They did an excellent job of entertaining.

    David, Wedding, London, July 2008
  • Please pass on our thanks to the band. They were fantastic, the dance floor was packed all night and we couldn't have asked for more! Great service and efficient. Many thanks.

    Harriet, Wedding, Kent, July 2008
  • The band were flexible with timings that we wanted to change on the day. They were fantastic! The guests were up dancing every time the band played.

    Katy, Wedding, Surrey, May 2008
  • Band were superb with a great mix of music that had everyone up dancing. I have received so many comments from our wedding guests about how great the band were.

    Simon, Wedding, Surrey, May 2008
  • The Files were amazing and we would not hesitate to book them again. You also provided us with excellent service and we will use your services again in the future.

    Lizzie, Corporate Dinner, London, April 2008
  • The band were excellent, everybody said what a great time they had. They made the evening so special. Not one person was sitting. All very professional service.

    Bob, Wedding, London, June 2007
  • I hope you can pass on my thanks to The Files for their performance at our wedding on March 10th. Many of our guests remarked on how fantastic they were and my husband and I wholeheartedly agree. They were professional, friendly and also very tolerant of at least 1 drunken friend attempting to steal the mike (our apologies about that!).

    Jenny, Wedding, Sussex, March 2007
  • Cheers guys for a fantastic set of songs - we have received no end of compliments from our reception guests. You managed to keep young and old dancing all night and have become a truly memorable part of our big day. All the best for 2007.

    Stuart, , London, December 2006
  • The Files were absolutely fantastic - everyone loved them, as they played something for every generation.

    Nicky, Wedding, Surrey, December 2006
  • The effort the band put in on the evening was exceptionally good. Full marks!

    Rupert, Wedding, London, September 2006
  • Absolutely brilliant. We didn't want them to stop playing!

    Sarah, Wedding, Leicestershire, September 2006

Repertoire Help

  • 90s/00s
  • American Idiot (Green Day)
  • Angels (Robbie Williams)
  • Are You Gonna Go My Way (Lenny Kravitz)
  • Babylon (David Gray)
  • Better Together (Jack Johnson)
  • Bitter Sweet Symphony (The Verve)
  • Cannonball (Damien Rice)
  • Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
  • Cosmic Girl (Jamiroquai)
  • Desire (U2)
  • Gay Bar (Electric Six)
  • Harder To Breathe (Maroon 5)
  • Hey Ya (Outcast)
  • Human (Killers)
  • Krocks (Naive)
  • I Gotta Feeling (Black Eyed Peas)
  • I Predict A Riot (Kaiser Chiefs)
  • In Bloom (Nirvana)
  • Let Me Entertain You (Robbie Williams)
  • Losing My Religion (REM)
  • Molly’s Chambers’ (Kings Of Leon)
  • Mr Brightside (Killers)
  • Place Your Hands (Reef)
  • Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana)
  • Somebody Told Me (Killers)
  • Song 2 (Blur)
  • Take Me Out (Franz Ferdinand)
  • Take Your Mama (Scissor Sisters)
  • Trouble (Coldplay)
  • Under The Bridge (Chilli Peppers)
  • Valerie (Amy Winehouse)
  • Vertigo (U2)
  • With Or Without You (U2)
  • Wonderwall (Oasis)
  • Wonderful World (James Morrison)
  • You Get What You Give (New Radicals)
  • 80s
  • Every Breath You Take (The Police)
  • Fight For Your Right (The Beastie Boys)
  • Free Falling (Tom Petty)
  • Kiss (Prince)
  • Message In A Bottle (The Police)
  • Money For Nothing (Dire Straits)
  • Never Tear Us Apart (INXS)
  • New Sensation (INXS)
  • Pride (U2)
  • Rebel Yeah (Billy Idol)
  • She Sell Sanctuary (The Cult)
  • Should I Stay Or Go (The Clash)
  • Summer Of ‘69 (Bryan Adams)
  • Highway to Hell (ACDC)
  • Sweet Child Of Mine (Guns & Roses)
  • Wanted Dead Or Alive (Bon Jovi)
  • Weather With You (Crowded House)
  • You Give Love A Bad Name (Bon Jovi)
  • The Wall
  • 70s
  • I Feel Good (James Brown)
  • Joker (Steve Miller Band)
  • Long Train Running (Doobie Brothers)
  • Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry)
  • Rocket Man (Elton John)
  • Sex Machine (James Brown)
  • Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
  • Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
  • 20th Century Boy
  • Good Times
  • 60s
  • A Little Less Conversation (Elvis Presley)
  • Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
  • Brown Sugar (Rolling Stones)
  • Everybody (Blues Brothers)
  • Foxy Lady (Jimi Hendrix)
  • Hard Day’s Night (The Beatles)
  • Hey Jude (The Beatles)
  • I'm A Believer (The Monkees)
  • Mrs. Robinson (Simon & Garfunkel)
  • My Generation (The Who)
  • Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles)
  • Suspicious Minds (Elvis Presley)
  • Twist & Shout (The Beatles)

Bookings

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