THE HOOPS

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THE HOOPS

The Hoops are probably the best band on the London covers scene and since their inception have taken the Capital by storm, being in demand by all the top live music venues. Their incredible front girl has been wowing audiences with her impressive and versatile vocals, which allow the band to pull off a huge range of songs that others might avoid.

Guaranteed to deliver floor-filling, sing-along anthems from start to finish, they'll always leave the crowd wanting more. So much more than your average cover band, they'll make each song their own, mixing classic rock and indie anthems with the best new music and throw in some unexpected foot stompers, reworked with a Hoops twist. Always 100% live, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just pure unadulterated rock and roll!

All band members are professional musicians and have worked with artists, bands and members of bands as diverse as Sir Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Amy Winehouse, The Pretenders, Kula Shaker, Stevie Nicks, Kylie Minogue, La Roux, Seal, Aha, Ian Dury, Wilko Johnson, Kool and the Gang, Meredith Brooks and Del Casher.

The Hoops can turn their hands to a great variety of different genres and styles and always pull it off with great fun and authority. They aim to tailor make their sets to suit clients own personal needs and preferences and can learn specific songs for your special occasion should you so wish.

Anything goes, nothing is sacred, as long as it feels good and makes you wanna dance!

In 2013 The Hoops were chosen to star in a major viral advertising campaign for Benefit Cosmetics in which people who answered a ringing pink telephone were taken for a make over and performed live with the band in the Cafe De Paris. Within days of going online the video had racked up almost 100,000 views (and counting!)

They were also chosen for Haven Holiday parks advert and performed live in the advert and are to be featured in the 2014 brochure.

They can also offer the same level of entertainment as a singer/guitarist duo, acoustic or with playbacks.

The Hoops have an electronic drum kit for venues with noise issues.

The Hoops also have 20 minutes of Horah music sung in Hebrew for Jewish weddings.

The Hoops have a great selection or Irish tunes which they play regularly at Irish venues in London.

Line-up

Emma: Vocals, our fantastic vocalist and the best front to the band we could ever wish for. She was born to sing, dance and pop and rock and owns every song we do.
ROBERT: Guitar, Backing Vocals, one of the best players out there. Sometimes you think there are three of him playing. No keyboards needed in our band.
Martin: Drums, our very own rhythm king and relentless groove machine.
Mike: Bass, our foundation and resident bass monster.

Extra Line-up(s)

Additional keyboardist can be added, although this will increase overall costs.
Can provide a jazz/lounge or acoustic pre-dinner set if required.
Available as a singer/guitarist duo.

Also included

Peavey 600 Watts per side PA, 2X15 inch cabs with horns.
T-Bar with 2 lights plus various DJ lights on the floor.

Location

South East based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands, North East, north-wast, Wales.

Previous Clients

National Federation Of Young Farmers Convention, Blackpool 2011 (6000 Party People)
2011 Naughty Reunion Weekender, Skegness November 2011, supporting Example
TNT Magazine World Cup Party at the Clapham Grand
The Colman Company grand daughter's wedding.
Haven Holidays , Park Resorts, Butlins , Walkabout , The Roadhouse and more.
Numerous other weddings during 2009 - 2010 - 2011

Saw the Hoops at Haven holiday camp at Hopton. Thoroughly entertaining and an incredible set perfectly designed for all ages Particularly impressed with their cover of Mr Brightside. Definitely the best cover band I have ever seen.

-Rob

THE HOOPS WERE ABSOLUTELY FANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.....TASSSSSSSSSSSSSSTICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.
THEY WERE BRILLIANT. THE SOUND, THE SINGING, THEIR PERSONALITIES, THE JOYOUSNESS AND THEIR ABSOLUTE PROFESSIONALISM.

I HOPE WE WILL HAVE THEM BACK SOON. THE MEMORIES AND HAPPINESS THEY HAVE GIVEN OUR STUDENTS IS INCALCULABLE. THE STAFF ALSO WENT MAD FOR THEM AND KEPT ASKING ME WHO THEY ARE.

We have never had such professional live music. The lead singer was just lovely with the students, she was warm with them and the whole band just clicked on immediately to the feel of the 'room'

-High School Enrichment day in Denbigh

Great Performance at Haven Hopton ,best act we’ve seen over many years.

-Mike Baker & Family

These guys are a great band. First saw them in a pub in ealing west London and was blown away by there sound. They had the floor shaking. Then I come across them at valley farm holiday park Clacton on sea and once again they delivered a great show. cant wait to see them again.

-GARY GREENWOOD

The Hoops played at our wedding and were absolutely fantastic! The whole bandeoke was a surprise for all my guests and even my fiance, and they helped me create the perfect set list prior to the event with great communication. On the night they were encouraging everyone to join in and dance. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, even the non-karaoke people said they surprised themselves with how much fun it all was! 100% recommend them for your function, they have a fun vibe with lots of energy and a must for any occasion! :D can't thank you enough for finishing off the perfect day!

-Amanda

Brilliant band seen them a few times I recommend this band there quality. Sorry I missed them at high field grange in June hopefully find out when back there I’ll pop over to see them or hopefully if they come back to Valley farm Clacton again.

-Gary

Hi.The Hoops played at my wedding on the 22/08/15 And they were amazing I'd love to have them for my husband's surprise 30th party.

-Amy April 2018

The Hoops played at our wedding last night and they were fantastic!! Everyone was asking where we found them as we all thought you were great!! Thank you so much for helping to make our night so much fun!!

The dance floor was packed and the singing was great!!

From the start Robert was so helpful and we can't thank you enough for travelling to entertain us all!!

Would definitely recommend!!!

-Ellie and Liam Hayes

Apologies for writing this so late!!! The Hoops performed at our wedding last year and they were amazing from the moment we booked them and of course on the day . They were accommodating and flexible, but most importantly exceeded all expectations and recommendations on the night. Our guests were dancing instantly, and all commented on how good the band were after the wedding. I couldn't recommend the Hoops more thoroughly.

-Natalie

Michael and Becca Ottolenghi, Wedding, 18-09-2016, Bethnal Green Town Hall.

Hi Robert (The Hoops)
We just wanted to say thank you so much for Sunday. We really loved the music and so many of our guests have told us the same.

Best wishes
Becca & Michael

-Michael Ottolenghi

Dimi Peperidis, Wedding, Stirrups Country House Hote, Maidens Green,17-09-2016
Hi Robert (The Hoops)
Can I say guys you were amazing! You were the perfect band! Everybody loved your performance including us! We couldn't ask for a better band!
Thank you for being so brilliant!
Please let me know if there is anywhere I can put any feedback for you that can be published so it can help you with future bookings! Also the owners of the hotel absolutely loved you and as I am a wedding coordinator I will make sure I recommend you to couples that plan to get married in future.
All the best guys.
Dimi & Graham

-Dimi Peperidis

Dear Robert,

We can't thank you all enough for what was a lovely afternoon. Everyone LOVED you all and thought that you were fantastic! The songs that you played were perfect, just what we wanted and we really enjoyed dancing and singing along! We even had an email from a neighbouring family who asked who the band were, as they listened and danced in their gardens for the afternoon and thought you were brilliant!

We would love to have you back to play at St Hilarys one day for sure! I hope also you all enjoyed your Saturday night off!

Best wishes,
Louise

-Louise Thornton, St. Hillary\'s School, School Fete, Godalming

Can we have them back please

-Breydon Water Holiday Centre March 2016

Absolutely!! They were fantastic and would recommend them again

-FCA Xmas party 2015

Thank you so much for last night – everyone had a great night! They are still talking about how good the band was – please pass this on to your bandmates!

Can’t thank you all enough and will definitely keep ye in mind for our next events

-Fincial Conduct Auth

Thank you so much for a great performance at my party! I've had so many guests contact me and say how good the band were and how much they really enjoyed the evening. I'll definitely be using you guys again if I ever need a band for any type of function. Thanks again and keep rocking!

-Becky Hartley

What can I say! The Hoops were absolutely amazing. The highlight of of the day. From the time of booking and even after the wedding the communication was fab. They even let my little boy sing which has made his year! Thanks again so much for everything. You will not be disappointed with The Hoops!

-Amy Whittington

The Hoops came to play at our wedding last weekend and we're so happy the previous band fell through! Music was very important to us for the day and both my wife and I play musical instruments; The Hoops did not disappoint! The vocals and guitar were outstanding and they had everyone on the floor dancing for all three sets.

Thank you once again for making it such a special time, you really were one of the highlights of our day.

Danni & Tim xx

-Danni & Tim

Just a quickie to let you know The Hoops were fab…great choice ….they had a lovely Festival vibe…
The band fitted in seamlessly and were lovely!

-Bev Williams The Production Suite

You were brilliant last night at the Roadhouse and I had an amazing time. Cant wait to see you again. Thanks for the request.

-Ellie

we first saw the hoops at a company function about three years ago and when we decided to get married there was no doubt that we wanted the hoops to play at our reception in may 2014 we were able to contact the band personally to tell them what songs we would prefer they also learnt a number of songs for us that were not on their set list including the song for our first dance. Everyone loved the band which we knew they would and they kept people on the dance floor all night.having talked to the band at the end of the night we discovered they were playing in Newquay,cornwall the next week as we were there on our honeymoon that week we went to see them at the walkabout bar and they totally rocked as usual,if your looking for a band that can cover all aspects of rock you will not be disappointed.
A very big thanks to Robert, amie and the rest of the band.

-dave and lynn richards

I managed to get to see them last Saturday and was really pleased.

-Anthony Feb 2014

The Hoops did not just play at our wedding, they completely smashed it! These guys are amazing!! They had everyone on the dance floor from the first note they played and they continued to have everyone rocking all night. A truly phenomenal band and Talia's voice will absolutely blow your mind! Love, love, love them. The whole process of booking was exceptionally simple and the band were extremely professional throughout. Thanks so much to The Hoops for rocking our wedding! The husband and I are already thinking of any excuse to hire this band again which we would definitely do if the opportunity arose. I cannot recommend this band highly enough. If you're considering hiring The Hoops, then please stop considering it and start booking!

-Lehan Fielding

Saw this band at Haven's Wild Duck near Great Yarmouth and they were awesome.

-Jacob

I saw this band at Weymouth Bay Heaven site 6/7/2013 and I was just amazed at how awesome the singer sounded!!
It was a nice end to a fantastic day for my best friends hen party!!

Great selection of music for all music tastes! Would love to see you again!!!

-Chelsey

The Hoops played a friends 30th Birthday Party last Saturday, a great time was had by all.

I've seen them a few times around London last year and they are awesome, really good fun and tons of energy.

This band absolutely MADE our wedding day! fantastic! Our wedding was in February 2012 and our friends are still talking about them and asking us who our band was. at the start we pointed out the tune we wanted for our first dance (Iris by the goo goo dolls) and the hoops practised it and they performed it on the day.....amazing!!!!!! Genuinely cant imagine having had anyone other than the Hoops! BOOK THEM IMMEDIATELY!!!!!

-Emma Mungroo

Also wanted to say in feedback we had the Hoops here on saturday, they were superb since ive been here easily he best we have had!! On Saturday I couldnt fault the hoops and i even tried to find a fault with them .Proper professional as well came set up kept their bags and flight cases in their van so stage and backstage was clear no wires on stage until they went on briliant, can they come back alot next year.

-Rockley Park Ents Manager Chris

Can't explain how much I loved this band! Absolutely amazing!!!!

-Hayley

Excellent group, was singIng from start to finish.

-Danni

Excellent group, was singIng from start to finish.

-Danni

Hi Rob
Just would like to drop a note to you and the rest of the band members to express our gratitude for playing for us on the 9th.
We had a great time and think by the look of the dancefloor at the end everyone else did too!
Glad you enjoyed playing for us. All the best from us both.

-Lucia + Dan

As expected, The Hoops are very good, they were very entertaining and lively

-Ellen Chow

The Hoops performed at our wedding in February 2012 and were AMAZING!!!
Everyone (including us) absolutely loved them and the dancefloor was packed all night. I'd love to see them perform again!

-Emma Mungroo

The Hoops were brilliant at my sisters wedding please pass on my thanks.I have used them several times at my venue (The Junction in Oxford) and suggested my sister book them for her wedding.We were not disapointed. They did a great job and everyone had a wonderful time.In many ways they made the wedding party.

-Pete (Sister Victorias wedding) April 15 2012

Hi - We are interested in booking the band The Hoops for our wedding reception on Saturday 29th September this year. We saw the band perform live last week (Sat 11th September) at the wedding reception for our friends Charles and Emma in Harrogate. Please could you let me know how i go about getting a quote and seeing if the band are available

-Andy

I like the Hoops so much that I have booked them for my sisters wedding (and we have bands playing every week so I have lots of acts to choose from.)

-Pete (Manager of The Junction in Oxford)

Thanks again...The Hoops were brilliant at the weekend

-Newquay Walkabout

Just wanted to drop you a quick email to say how much we enjoyed having the Hoops play at our wedding on the 23rd Sept this year. They were absolutely fantastic and all of our guests had a great night with the Hoops being the highlight!! They even went to effort of learning a few extra songs for us and our parents.

A few of our friends have asked for their details so fingers crossed they'll be in contact when they come to arrange bands for their wedding.

Thanks also to you for your help in putting us in touch with them

-Rich and Louise

Roadhouse....last night...you were brill..i was at the front with the red hair dancing and now my head hurts!

-Jennie

We booked the hoops for our wedding in September and they we absolutely amazing! Everybody commented on how good they were and the dancefloor was packed the whole night! Really friendly and professional from time of booking right through to their encore!

-Stuart and Antoinette

Just saw The Hoops at Haven Greenacres (1/10/11) and was absolutely blown away. Amazing vocals, ultra tight guitars and the variety of songs was amazing. First time I've ever heard a holiday park crowd demand an encore! Truly awesome and deserving of a much much bigger stage

-mpayne

Saw you play at the Roadhouse and I am your biggest fan...cant wait for the next gig.

-Pete Bestall

Guys - I cant thank you enough for such an incredible night on Friday - you were awesome!!
Both Loui and I had a fantastic time and everyone we spoke to thought you were great. It really makes a huge difference having a live band, and for us you guys helped to make our wedding a day that we will remember for ever.
If you have a website that we can leave a comment on for you then please let us know and w'll write up a review for you. We'll definitely be recommending you to friends!

Hope you all had a great night too

-Rich and Loui

Mark Goddard, Private Party, Bygrave, Herts, 25-08-2018

The Hoops played at our recent Birthday bash, they were brilliant. The quality of the performance was amazing. The breadth of songs in their repertoire meant that all ages were catered for and our guests loved the music from start to finish. Communication with Robert from the beginnings of booking them to an email post party thanking us for the booking was also very good, it meant there was no need to worry about the entertainment alongside all the other threads in organising a big party. I would highly recommend The Hoops if you want a top quality band for your event, party or wedding.

Mark, Herts. 25/8/18

Dimitrios Peperidis

Hi Robert and The Hoops
Can I say guys you were amazing! You were the perfect band! Everybody loved your performance including us! We couldn't ask for a better band!
Thank you for being so brilliant!
Please let me know if there is anywhere I can put any feedback for you that can be published so it can help you with future bookings! Also the owners of the hotel absolutely loved you and as I am a wedding coordinator I will make sure I recommend you to couples that plan to get married in future.
All the best guys.
Dimi & Graham

Chris & Sophie

Hi Robert and the band

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner but just to say a huge thank you to all of you! We had a fantastic day and you guys topped it off, you were great and we really enjoyed your performance (Chris spent most of the second set jumping around shouting "this is awesome!!"). All of our guests have said that the two things that were really great about the day were the food and the band - thanks so much!

Chris & Sophie


Louise Thornton

Dear Robert and The Hoops

We can't thank you all enough for what was a lovely afternoon. Everyone LOVED you all and thought that you were fantastic! The songs that you played were perfect, just what we wanted and we really enjoyed dancing and singing along! We even had an email from a neighbouring family who asked who the band were, as they listened and danced in their gardens for the afternoon and thought you were brilliant!

We would love to have you back to play at St Hilarys one day for sure! I hope also you all enjoyed your Saturday night off!

If I could give you 10 stars I would!

Best wishes,
Louise


Tony Sykes

Hi Robert and The Hoops

You beat me to the email! I was just about to send you a message to say that we had the most fantastic time and that you and your very talented band were just superb. I don't know how many people have said to me that the music was so so good. I wish you every success in your playing and from the number of people who wanted your details, I am sure you will get more bookings from this and hopefully we will then meet again. Thank you so much for letting us indulge ourselves in the interval - it reminded me that there is no substitute for practicing or at least a rehearsal but HEY it was great fun and no one (but you I suspect) spotted all the dreadful mistakes!!! LOL.

Good luck to you all and thank you once again for making the day very special indeed.

Kind Regards

Tony Sykes

Liz and Matt Wenham, Wedding at Riverside Marquee, Bray-On-Thames, 30-07-2016.

Thank you guys SO much for your talents last night, you were truly incredible!!! I can't tell you how many people said how awesome you were :-) I was so excited to hear you and dance the night away, and we did just that...

Please please let me know where I can tell the world how fab you all are and that they need to book you asap!!

We hope you've had a relaxing day and have some lovely memories of us all partying away haha.

Thanks again,
Liz & Matt
The new Mr and Mrs Wenham

Hi Robert, Thankyou all so so much for playing at our wedding on saturday! You were the highlight of everyones day. We truely couldn't have wished for a better evening. You are all so talented. Were already talking about renewing our vows just so you can come and play again \uD83D\uDE09 Riley wants to say a special thankyou for letting him sing at the end of the evening, he keeps smiling about it, he also said to say hello to Emma (I think he has a soft spot for her) Thanks so much again and we're glad you enjoyed yourselves. Amy and Christopher xx
Amy and Christopher (Wedding, Charmadean Centre, Worthing, 22-08-2015) 10/10

Hi Robert , I would just like to say a big thank you ,to you and the rest of band. We were so pleased ,everyone had a fantastic time. We would definitely recommend you to anyone planning an event. Thank you again . Tracy & Patrick
Tracy and Patrick Pace, parents of the bride (Wedding, Colchester Royal Grammar School, 18-08-2015) 10/10

I can't thank you enough for last night!! So many people have been saying how absolutely amazing you were and what a great time they had! I'm so sorry we were so behind schedule!! You were all fantastic and I feel so privileged t