East Midlands

Based in the very east of the West Midlands, you could look a lot further afield before you find a better wedding band! East Midlands performances are always a fun excursion for the CoverUps; with great cities like Nottingham and Derby hosting some of the finest venues in the area and vast rural areas making for the perfect retreat. If you’re looking for further information about the finest East Midlands Wedding and Function Bands, why not make a start here!

A Christmas Wedding at the Dovecliff Hall Hotel, Stretton

In our many years playing at weddings across the UK we haven’t often found ourselves as a wedding band in Staffordshire. While only a short distance as the crow flies from the band’s base in Coventry, the journey uses 2 motorways, and a significant stretch of 2 major A roads – whichever route you take! … (read more » )

5-Piece Christmas Fun at Horsley Lodge

Last night saw the band playing a Christmas party at Horsley Lodge, Derby. In a change to the norm, the band performed as a 5-piece, leaving lead singer Mike free to move a bit more than he’s usually allowed! Matt, who took on the additional instrumental duties played a fabulous set, with awesome recreation of … (read more » )

Great Barn Wedding near Godmanchester

Tonight’s wedding had a family connection for our front man; Mike’s parents-in-law being guests at the party. A little added family pressure definitely seemed to have the right effect, with the band playing with great fervour all evening. The reception took place at a barn on a working farm least outside of Godmanchester in Cambridgeshire. … (read more » )

Langar Hall, Nottinghamshire: An Elegant Wedding Reception

The long and winding drive way to Langar Hall from the road tells you straight away that this venue is something a little special. We were met by Pascal; probably the most jolly and upbeat event coordinator we’ve worked with this wedding season. A quick perusal of the marquee, and we were away on the … (read more » )

Downing College Cambridge Wedding

Returning to an old place of study might send shivers down many spines, but tonight’s happy couple could hardly have been happier. The bride and groom met and studied at Downing College, Cambridge, and chose to return to celebrate their marriage. The ornate buildings of the campus university provided a great back drop to their … (read more » )

The CoverUps Live at a Wedding at Somersal Cottages, Derbyshire

Just in from the band’s first wedding at Somersal Cottages. The first thing to strike us about the venue was just how remote it is, and how beautiful it’s surroundings were. As is often the way in rural areas, the postcode centre, used by Sat-Nav, was some distance from the venue itself, so we got … (read more » )