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Balboa are a world-class, award-winning premium 5-piece in high demand across the UK, with a repertoire covering everything from 60s favourites to the latest hits.

Special offer! Book within 7 days of your enquiry and get a FREE laptop DJ service provided by the band.

The band are a hugely talented wedding and corporate event band featuring some of the most talented and established musicians in Manchester in the last ten years. Fronted by an outstanding lead vocalist with a commanding stage presence, the band always put on a passionate spectacle that can get any crowd going. Their vast and eclectic set list ranges from 60s favourites to contemporary chart hits. The band always have their own take on a song, for maximum impact.

They had everyone up on the dance floor and chanting "one more song" at the end of each set. All our guests have been talking about what a fabulous band since! Elizabeth, Wedding, Lancashire

For larger events or a bigger sound, you can add extra musicians. Choose from any combination of: female vocals, keyboards, trumpet and trombone.

Balboa also offer a range of acoustic or jazz sets for your reception/afternoon drinks or ceremony. A pro DJ service can also be provided by the band at a discount rate, saving you the cost and hassle of hiring and coordinating a separate DJ for the night. The band use combination of decks and laptop and are able to take on requests before the event or on the night.

The band have played a huge number of high profile events over the last few years, including: Wayne Rooney’s 18th Birthday Party, Alex Ferguson/ Elizabeth Hardie Charity, United for UNICEF Charity, The Grand National, The British Grand Prix, The Commonwealth Games Opening Party, Liverpool FC, the NSPCC Winter Wonderland Ball.

The band have also played at private parties for: iTunes, Shell UK, Louis Vitton, BT, Matalan, Hewlett Packard, PC World and GlaxoSmithKline.

Performance info

Starting line-up Male lead vocals; guitar; bass; drums; sax
Performance duration 2 x 60 minute sets
Interval music Yes (included in price)
Lighting Yes (included in price)

Booking options

Song requests
Add £50
The band are happy to learn and perform a request (eg. first dance), subject to suitability
Add keys
Add £245
Piano and synths for a bigger sound
Add trumpet
Add £245
To form 2-piece brass section, for extra impact
Add trombone
Add £245
A 3-piece brass section and an authentic soul and funk sound
Add female vocals
Add £430
For shared lead vocals, harmonies and a varied repertoire
Acoustic background duo
Add £555 for 1 x 90 minute set
Live lounge style sets by the band's acoustic duo, ideal for drinks receptions or meals
Acoustic background trio
Add £555 for 1 x 90 minute set
As above with added saxophone
Solo cocktail piano
Add £315 for 1 x 90 minute set
Background music from the band's pianist
Solo saxophone
Add £340 for 1 x 90 minute set
Soulful background music from the band's saxophone player
DJ service
Add £245
Upbeat, mainstream pop music from all eras, run from a laptop equipped with virtual DJ software. Requests taken and mic available for announcements

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