The Pranksters

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Travel expenses are not included, and factors such as the day of the week, time of year, and duration of the performance may affect your final quote.

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 From £1575
North West
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The Pranksters are a jump and jive 1940s swing band with exuberant spirit!

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Northern 1940s Swing & Jive Band

Highlights

  • Over 20 years worldwide performance experience
  • Available as a swinging 5-piece right up to a big band brassy 7-piece
  • ⁠Pulls out all the stops to deliver a high-energy and entertaining show
  • ⁠Masters of the post-modern jukebox sound covering famous artists such as Bruno Mars & Pharell
  • Happy to learn song requests (charged at an additional fee)
  • PA system provided or happy to connect to a sound system of your choice

About

A swing band like no other, The Pranksters welcome you to their unique vintage swing band, with classic hits from the American songbook right through to modern-day hits.

The band have reimagined popular chart hits into a swing and jive style for that vintage/modern crossover sound that continues to soar in popularity.

You can enjoy 1940s styled versions of Pharell, Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera, Billy Idol and more! With over 15 years of experience among them, The Pranksters are well-seasoned performers and know how to get the crowd going!

The band also offer a range of line-ups to suit your event, whether it be large or small, you can book the standard 5-piece right up to an 'all swinging and dancing' 7-piece.

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The Pranksters Reviews
We were incredibly pleased and impressed with the band. Not only did they have a great sound and were really professional,but the quality of the music was simply incredible. Everyone who was at the wedding has commented on how great the band was and it was such a great way to finish off our special day. We couldn't have been happier with the band and we are really thankful to them for everything.
Nick - Wedding
4 Reviews

Watch

  • Ain
    Ain't No Other (6-piece)
  • Don
    Don't Cha (7-piece)
  • I
    I've Got A Feelin'

Listen

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Northern 1940s Swing & Jive Band
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  • Don't Cha The Pranksters
  • I Got A Feeling The Pranksters
  • Single Ladies The Pranksters
  • Uptown Funk The Pranksters
  • Ain't No Other The Pranksters
  • Happy The Pranksters

Song List

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  • Modern Jukebox Style:
  • I Gotta Feelin - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars
  • Don’ Cha - Pussycat Dolls
  • Happy - Pharrell Williams
  • Single Ladies - Beyoncé
  • Ain’t No Other - Chirstina Aguilera
  • White Wedding - Billy Idol
  • Jump Jive Style:
  • Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens
  • Barnyard Bogie
  • All Nite Long
  • Roll 'Em Pete
  • Choo Choo
  • Flip Flop 'N Fly
  • Jump Jive 'N Wail
  • You Rascal, You
  • Five Guys Named Moe
  • Fat Sam From Birmingham
  • Happy New Year Baby
  • American Songbook Style:
  • Cheek To Cheek
  • Lady Is A Tramp
  • My Baby Just Cares For Me
  • How Do You Like Your Eggs
  • If I Only Had A Brain
  • Ain't Misbehavin’
  • 20s Style:
  • I Ain't Got Nobody
  • S'posin'
  • Your Feets Too Big
  • I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby
  • I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling
  • The Joint Is Jumpin’
  • Dinah
  • Rock’n’Roll:
  • Splish Splash
  • You Never Can Tell
  • Great Balls Of Fire
  • Rock Around the Clock
  • Minnie The Moocher
  • Other:
  • The Wonder Of You
  • Mr Sandman
  • One More Day
  • Somethin’ You Got
  • Iko Iko
  • With A Little Help From My Friends

Reviews

Read 4 reviews for The Pranksters.

P
Paul
Party

The pranksters were wonderful performers and musically brilliant. They were organised, thorough, easy to communicate with, professional, flexible and co-operative. Their playlist was ideal for the occasion. The sound level...Read More

L
Leanne
Wedding

The Pranksters were fantastic, they had everyone at the wedding dancing, and they were so entertaining. Everyone at the wedding commented on how brilliant they were. They really made...Read More

N
Nick
Wedding

We were incredibly pleased and impressed with the band. Not only did they have a great sound and were really professional,but the quality of the music was simply incredible. Everyone...Read More

S
Stephen
Wedding

Band were incredible. We had asked them to learn our first dance (Natalie Cole-everlasting love ) and even though it's not their usual style it was truly better than we...Read More

Key Information

Learn more about what's included when booking The Pranksters for your event. If you have requirements that differ from the below, please let us know when making your enquiry.

Standard Package

  • 2 x 45 minute sets over a maximum 2 hour period
  • Professional PA System
  • Arrival one hour prior to performance
  • Travel expense
  • Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
  • PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance

Line-ups & Extras

  • 5-piece

    Vocals, Piano or Guitar, Double Bass, Drums, 1 x Horn

  • 6-piece

    Vocals, Piano or Guitar, Double Bass, Drums, 2 x Horn

  • 7-piece

    Vocals, Female Vocals, Piano or Guitar, Double Bass, Drums, 2 x Horn

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