Higher Ground are a London based function band available for weddings, corporate events and private parties across the UK
The Edge Entertainment Agency and Live Band Specialists

Higher Ground
 

WHO ARE THEY?

Higher Ground! Is a 5 piece band made up of vocals (1 female, 2 Male Backing/lead vocals), drums, bass guitar, keyboards, and guitar. Higher Ground! Is truly an international act, consisting of musicians from Brazil and the UK. This gives them the ability to play a truly authentic mix of South American Music and Classic Pop Tracks. They perform live at summer balls, corporate events, award ceremonies, private functions, weddings, and cater for any kind of event where LIVE MUSIC is required. If your event requires a larger band, e.g., such as a brass section, they are able to add to this line up, or reduce it to a 3 or 4 piece band. We FURNISH your every need.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Every band member has gained their experience playing in professional bands abroad and in the UK. Separately, they have performed for Royalty, on television/radio and at festivals, not to mention numerous corporate and private functions at distinguished venues such as Grosvenor House (The Great Room), The Dorchester, Blenheim Palace and London Docklands Arena. Together, they have played an extensive variety of events. All to critical acclaim

THE KIND OF MUSIC ON OFFER?

Higher Ground! Their repertoire consists of a diverse range of covers, covering anything from Dusty Springfield to Earth Wind and Fire, to Abba, Chuka Khan to Stevie Wonder, Nora Jones to Anastasia. You can select from a variety of styles of music such as the swinging 60's, Latin, Jazz, 70's Disco, Soul, Motown, 80's Pop or more recent dance floor hits.

APPEARANCE ON THE NIGHT

Higher Ground! will always dress to suit the occasion, they take pride in how they look on and off stage. The band are happy to provide extravagant clothing to suit your every need or Higher Ground! can perform in black tie for your more formal corporate events.

SMOOTH RUNNING

If you require a first dance for a wedding Higher Ground! are happy to accommodate. They also understand how IMPORTANT it is for the audience before the band takes to the stage. So for this reason, Higher Ground! will provide background music before the show and during the breaks. Or, if you prefer keeping your guests on the dance floor, party music will be supplied.

LIGHTING AND SOUND

Rest assured your evening will be a total success. Higher Ground! is an experienced professional band and will take care of both lighting and sound. The BAND can also work along side an experienced DJ and together they perform with a high quality lighting and PA system so there's no need for you to hire one out.

Among the previous clients/venues for whom Higher Ground! have worked are:

The Dorchester
The Savoy
The Hilton
Claridges
Haymarket Events
h20 Productions
The Marketing Society Awards
American Express
Glaxo Smith Kline
Carlsberg Tetley
DHL
General Electric
Unipart
Halifax plc
Blenheim Palace
Reed Employment
London Docklands Arena
Grosvenor House (the Greatroom & Ballroom)
Hever Castle
Event Awards 2004
Cliveden House
Reebok Bowl
S.C Awards
Oxford University
Marketing Awards
Honourable Artillery Company
Event Awards
Nottingham University

Here's what some of Higher Ground!'s previous clients have had to say..….

"All our guests have commented on what a talented and professional group you are and all had a great time dancing to the music, many thanks for your hard work."
Wedding, June 2003

 "Please can you pass on our thanks to all the band members, we are still getting compliments for the band now, we had a wonderful day, everything was perfect."
Wedding, 2003.

"Everybody has said 'what a fantastic band', and the variety of music was just right for the night. Are you free for our summer ball?"
Valentines Ball, February 2004

"Thank you to a great band for providing the music for a fifth year running. "
Awards ceremony, April 2004.

"Thanks very much to you and the band for great entertainment on Saturday night. You really hit the spot and everyone had a great time. Please pass on my thanks to the other band members."
40th birthday party 04.

Just a quick note to say how pleased and impressed we were with the band. They were absolutely great and really helped make the evening.  Every comment we have had has been glowing and of course a lot of dancing was done (some of it better than others!)
Ian and Sian Shaw Wedding Sept 04.

 It’s so nice to work with a nice easy going band, who are, and do a very professional job.
Haymarket Events September 04.