The Beat Boutique
Jazz · Soul · Funk · Rock · Pop · Dance
Fixed four-piece line-up, 200+ songs, six decades and boutique polish.
Full profile →All four bands · Side by side
The Beat Boutique, Sway Social, The Best Men and Blacktye in one accurate side-by-side view. Use this to narrow down before you enquire.
| The Beat Boutique | Sway Social | The Best Men | Blacktye | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genre | Jazz · Soul · Funk · Rock · Pop · Dance | Pop · Rock · Club Classics · Soul · Party | Pop · Rock · Soul · Floor-Fillers · Party | Chart · Soul · Funk · Rock · Irish · Country |
| Line-up | Fixed 4-piece: vocals, guitar, keys, bass, drums | 4-piece: Gav, Ed, James and Ian all sing and play | 4-piece: vocals, drums, bass, guitar and keys | Current 5-piece: two lead vocalists, guitar, bass and drums |
| Vibe | Boutique polish, six-decade range, real room-reading | Four-vocalist energy, fast transitions, big harmonies | Experienced, medley-driven, all-age party confidence | Versatile, full-day capable, broad mixed-generation setlist |
| 100% live (no backing tracks) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ideal wedding size | 120-220 guests | 150-250+ guests | 100-200 guests | 80-180 guests |
| Best for | Couples who want the same four musicians and a deep 200+ song repertoire | Maximum dance-floor energy, four vocalists and a live band feel | Couples who want proven experience, strong vocals and organised logistics | Couples who want one team for ceremony, drinks, band, DJ or sax options |
| Iconic venue fit | Ashford Castle, Dromoland, The K Club | Powerscourt, The K Club, Castlemartyr | Castle Leslie, Ballymaloe, Tinakilly | Adare Manor, Ballyfin, Cliff House |
| Starting price | From €2,800 | From €2,800 | From €2,800 | From €2,800 |
| Showreel | Watch → | Watch → | Watch → | Watch → |
Book Sway Social. Four musicians, four voices, live guitar, bass, keys and drums, with a set built for fast transitions and a full floor.
Book The Beat Boutique. Their 200+ song repertoire covers first dances, standards, rock, soul, disco, dance anthems, Irish favourites and waltzes.
Book Blacktye. Their packages cover ceremony, drinks duo, wedding band, band and DJ, plus DJ and sax options.
Book The Best Men. They have been performing together since 2000, with big vocals, medleys and a full-time booking coordinator.
Book Blacktye or The Beat Boutique. Blacktye brings the broadest full-day package range, while The Beat Boutique brings the fixed four-piece line-up and deep repertoire.
Book Sway Social or The Best Men. Both built for marquee acoustics and confident, packed dance floors.
Send an enquiry mentioning both. We'll come back with the closest fit based on your venue, date and guest count, and you can always make the call after a showcase. See our showcases guide.
Jazz · Soul · Funk · Rock · Pop · Dance
Fixed four-piece line-up, 200+ songs, six decades and boutique polish.
Full profile →Pop · Rock · Soul · Club Classics
Gav, Ed, James and Ian all sing and play, with high-energy live momentum.
Full profile →Pop · Rock · Soul · Floor-Fillers
Performing together since 2000, with medleys, big vocals and 200+ five-star reviews.
Full profile →Chart · Soul · Funk · Rock · Irish
Five-piece current line-up with two lead vocalists and full-day package options.
Full profile →Send your date and venue. We'll suggest the closest fit and confirm availability.
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