THE SWEETIES ARE JUST LIKE CANDY! London based
The Sweeties retro trio are a 1940’s/50’s style close-harmony vocal group – their beautiful blended voices will be a delight to any ear, old or young. With authentic costumes, tight choreography and sing-alongs a plenty, The Sweeties guarantee you’ll be shoo-whopping and bee-bopping along to their retro tunes in no time! Music includes war-time classics, 1950s rock n roll, swing and traditional sing-along songs as well as modern chart songs done in the 1940s close-harmony style.
Bring instant vintage glamour to your event or party – performing classics from the 1940s/50s or a set of modern chart hits that have been given a retro makeover, The Sweeties will be a sweet treat for everyone! Expect to hear songs from the likes of Glen Miller, The Andrews Sisters and Vera Lynn, as well as artists such as Beyoncé and Britney Spears done with a vintage twist. With authentic costumes, tight choreography and beautiful blended harmony, you’re sure to be shoo-whopping and bee-bopping along in no time!
The Sweeties retro trio are also available as the world’s first and only Singing Usherettes – serving you up a taste of a bygone era with their dazzling Hollywood inspired show. Start your evening in style as The Sweeties vocal trio weave through the audience singing in three-part harmony, distributing sweets and popcorn (or your own personalised merchandise) before performing a rip-roaring set full of classic hits and modern songs in the vintage style. This unique act will enliven your evening and enrapture your guests!
The Sweeties vocal trio can tailor make a set specific to your vintage theme, choose from the following options;
- War Time Nostalgia – all the classic hits of the 1940s, dressed in replica WAAF uniforms
- 1950s rock n roll – Bunny Hop and Jitterbug the night away!
- Modern songs with a vintage flavour – chart toppers done with vintage flair
- Movie themed songs – dressed as usherettes, perfect for Hollywood themed parties
- Or go for Pick and Mix – a little bit of everything!
Line up options include;
- Trio – a cappella
- Trio – with backing tracks
- Quartet – pianist accompaniment
- 7-piece band – drums, bass, guitar, keys
- 10-piece band – plus sax, trumpet and trombone
The Sweeties are a regular fixture at high-profile vintage events and festivals, (including 5 years running at Goodwood Revival) and previous clients/venues include Silverstone Racecourse, RHS Royal Chelsea Flower Show, Rolls Royce, Churchill War Rooms, HMS Belfast, Tesco and The White Company.
Comprised of the full-time professional singers whose impressive credits between them include Les Miserable at the Palace Theatre London, Starlight Express at Theater Bochum Germany, Thriller (UK tour), Magic of the Musicals (UK tour), Abba Mania International Tour, Spirit of the Dance (USA tour) and Rat pack Live in Concert (USA and India tour). They have appeared at several Royal Gala’s (singing for the Queen no less!) and at high profile events performing for the likes of Richard Branson, Jamie Oliver, Chris Evans and the Kind of Sweden.
PERFORMING NEW SONGS WITH A TWIST!
The Sweeties retro trio have a range of costumes to suit all events, from vintage military uniforms to petticoated dresses to nautical themed dresses. The show is fully choreographed and can take the form of a theatre style performance, a fully interactive show with audience participation or background entertainment to either high quality backing tracks, with a full backing band or singing.
*They can provide full PA and stage lighting and offer sets with either high quality backing tracks or with a full band, and they can perform a cappella. They are all full time performers and professional Musician Union members. They have an 800w RCF system but can hire in a larger rig if necessary. They have stage lighting and star cloth background. London based but are happy to travel within the UK and abroad for gigs.
Previous clients include:
- Air France
- BAFTA
- Beverley Racecourse
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- BMW
- Brands Hatch
- Brittany Ferries
- CBS Interactive
- Churchill War Rooms
- Classic Motor Show
- Cumberland lodge
- Dreambuilding
- Flywheel Festival
- Gentings Casions
- Goodwood Revival
- Grange Hotels
- Help for Heroes
- HMS Belfast
- Holiday Inn
- The Hurlingham Club
- IDI Gazeley
- Imperial War Museums
- Kawasaki
- Kensington Roof Gardens
- Kings College London
- KFC
- Malborough College
- McDonalds
- MG Car Club
- Orchard Theatre
- Princes Trust
- RAF Club, Piccadilly
- Ralph Lauren
- Racecourse Association
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show
- Rolls Royce
- Ronald McDonald House charity
- Royal Air Force
- Royal International Air Tattoo
- Royal Mail
- Royal Thames Yacht Club
- Silverstone Race Circuit
- South Devon Railway
- Tesco
- The Dorchester
- The Spitfires PMA
- The Troxy
- Virgin
- White Company
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