Weddings & Functions

Important

There is no shortage of talented artists out there performing in public venues every night……. but factually there is a huge difference between a Hotel or Club act and a wedding & function specialist 

How would you like absolute certainty that the act you book for your wedding or function will not only impress your guests and exceed your expectations, but will have you & your guests insisting that this act performs at their next function?

I know that is a big claim but very often that is the response I get from my wedding & function performances.

I have have entertained at over 83 Weddings & corporate functions and both Solo and Duo:

Corporate Work:

  • A National NZ Corporate awards function night in Waitangi NZ in 1995.
  • A corporate Function for NZ freight company 'Mainfreight' at Round the Bays fun run in 1995 & 1996.
  • A corporate function for 'Drain Surgeons' Plumbing company in 1997.
  • Dinner & Awards function for MBA graduates - University of Waikato 1998.
  • Corporate function for Greenpeace NZ in 1999.
  • A 1st Division NZ Rugby match in New Plymouth NZ in a stadium before 15,000 people in 1996.
  • An NSW award winning Italian Restaurant http://www.onda.com.au in Terrigal.
  • A corporate function for an Australian office of 'Albany International' in 2006.
  • A Melbourne Cup corporate function for Central Coast Radio ( Sea FM & 2GO ) in Terrigal in 2006.
  • A Corporate Xmas Function for Central Coast Radio ( Sea FM & 2GO ) Dec 2006.
  • Geist Caravan stand at the NSW Caravan & Camping Supershow in April 2007.
  • Function for The Australian Red Cross on The Central Coast in 2007
  • Corporate awards Night for NSW Teachers Credit Union in 2007
  • A Corporate Xmas function for Trend Pac in 2007
  • A corporate function for Gosford Imperial Centre in 2007
  • A corporate Function for Peter Lee Enterprises in 2007
  • A Corporate Dinner function for Manufactured Homes Insurance Agency in 2008
  • A lunch function for Wyong Shire Food Services in 2008
  • A Corporate function for the IAS in 2008

Wedding Performances:

  • The Wedding of NZ Yachting Celebrity and 2 times America’s Cup winner
    Russell Coutts at a NZ resort in 1998.

 

Wedding Venues performed at:

Sydney:

  • Menagle House - Picton

South Coast:

  • North Wollongong Surf Club
  • Shoalhaven Ex Servicemens Club

Central Coast:

  • Onda Italian Restaurant - Terrigal
  • Lerida Gardens - Gosford
  • The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant - Koolewong x 4
  • Kincumber Mountain - Kincumber x 2
  • Terrigal memorial Country Club - Terrigal x 2
  • Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club - Shelly Beach x 3
  • Feast Restaurant - Avoca x 2
  • Blu Bar & Restaurant - Avoca Beach x 4
  • The Fragrant Gardens - Erina
  • Reef Restaurant & Bar - Terrigal
  • The Entrance Surf Club
  • The North Entrance Surf Club
  • Toowoon Bay Headland - Ceremony
  • Toowoon Bay Surf Club
  • Crowne Plaza Terrigal
  • Iguanas Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

Hunter Valley:

  • Golden Grape Estate - Pokolbin
  • Petersons Champagne House - Pokolbin
  • Wyndham Estate - Branxton
  • Crowne Plaza - Hunter Valley
  • Peppers Convent - Hunter Valley
  • Hunter Valley Gardens Chapel - Hunter Valley Gardens
  • Grand Mecure Resort - Hunter Valley
  • Margan Estate - Broke x 2
  • Wandin Valley Estate - Lovedale x 2

Newcastle:

  • Blacksmiths Surf Club

North Coast:

  • Shoal Bay Resort & Spa x 2

Queensland:

  • Tugan Surf Club

Will your guests dance to the music I play?

From a corporate function

I just had to write to thank you for playing at our recent Staff Awards Night. We first heard you at a colleagues wedding last year and those of us at the wedding could not stop talking about how fantastic the music was and how we never left the dance floor. With that in mind and being on the organising committee our first thought was to book you guys.
Having 300 staff I always knew we would have a vast range of tastes when it came to music. I remember downloading your repertoire and holing a  ‘mini survey’ with about 20 staff of differing ages- the overwhelming response was yes they would dance to the music you guys played.
Come October 26th boy did they dance! It was a fabulous night- the dance floor was full all night – and many a guest was singing (although not quite as in tune as yourselves).I’m so glad you guys could help to make this awards night “the best ever” which is a pretty good rap considering we have been holding these nights for over 25 years.
Once again thanks, and we definitely look forward to having you join us again.
Yours sincerely

Margaret Romeo
2007 Staff Awards Night Organising Committee  - NSW Teacher Credit Union Ltd
                                                                                   

From Weddings

Everyone was up and dancing from the word go… and could have danced well into the hours of the morning if you'd kept playing! The selection of songs played kept everyone happy from our 7 year old niece to our 80 year old Nan! It was tremendous to see such a mixture of generations on the dance floor having such a great time!                      

Tony & Nichole Preston - Central Coast

Thank you for an amazing performance at our wedding. From the first song to the last, a flawless performance. On the night you provided just the right atmosphere and not one person needed encouragement to get on the dance floor. We are still getting feedback from our guests letting us know how much they enjoyed the Band. Looking forward to your next gig!

Michael & Louise Hughes. – Central Coast

Tim kept the dance floor alive from start to finish, with a fantastic energy and vibe which did not wane throughout the evening. Everyone from grandchildren to grandparent got up to strut their stuff! The music selection catered for all ages and was well arranged to keep guests on the floor all night. The Duo was continually complemented by guests (some of which were musicians themselves!)  

Iain & Abby Robinson - Central Coast     

Thank you for making our Wedding so amazing. Having live entertainment at our reception was absolutely the icing on the cake; it was a personal touch that made the day a memorable one for everyone. You played our favourite songs and had everyone up on the dance floor - all night long! We had so many compliments on the night, and we know we have you to thank... so from the bottom of our hearts, thank for making our night!

Danny & Catherine King – Central Coast                    

 

Weddings - What I offer

 

  • Professional music planning advice based on the past 83 weddings & functiions I’ve done.
  • An exceptional night’s entertainment by a live Solo or Duo performance.

Tim is a great person to deal with, always responding to my emails very efficiently, listened to what Paul and I wanted and incorporated those things and also had some great suggestions and just a very friendly guy, always answered my questions which was a big issued with other wedding vendors and generally just a nice down to earth person - what else could a bride/groom ask for ??

Gabrielle & Paul Cheeseman                    

Scott and I would like to thank you for the time and effort put into our wedding. It was not only what we expected on the night but more, you were in contact with me at all times before the wedding which I found very calming and professional.

Scott and Tymeka Lawson- Sydney

 

 What is the difference between the solo & the duo act?

  • The duo is with another singer who plays another instrument – guitar or percussion………or if you really like a folky country feel depending on availability I can use a violin player.

Solo or duo the result is the same – if I have another guitar or drummer or violinist  – the end result is a full dance floor – that’s the main point.
    

  • The duo is me solo with the extra energy & power of another instrument & voice! 

Less than 50 guests (or looking to save $) – book me solo
More than 50 guests – book my Duo

 

How long do we play for?

Usually 1-2 sets of dinner music
Then 1-2 sets of dance music
It usually works out to about 4 hours total – with dinner & speeches & formalities not often is there time for much more than 4 hours.

 

Can we pay you extra to play extra?

Yes for more than about 4.5 hours or to carry on after midnight we are happy to play extra for a small additional charge

 

MC service

This service is free – I am not a stand-up comedian but if you don’t already have an MC in mind I can perform basic MC duties such as:

  • Introducing the bridal party to the reception
  • Guests welcomes & farewells
  • Introducing speeches

A wireless microphone is provided for speeches.

Thank you for also being our MC and conducting this with a sincere level of professionalism, it is with thanks to you that we have such great memories of our day! Sue and Scott Falkner – UK

We would love to thank you yet again for the MC work you did throughout the night. We had a hard enough time trying to decide on the perfect MC, and in the end we couldn't have thought of anyone better then you. The fact that we hadn't met made no difference, we feel through the many emails over the 6 months leading up the the big day gave you a great insight into the type of people Brad and I are, and this showed in your work. You kept the night running smoothly and kept everyone in line (including those few who had too many champers) Jodie & Brad Turner

 

Ceremony music 

This is a nice touch that creates a unique atmosphere.

Performed solo with voice and guitar or just instrumental guitar

3 songs of your choice – I have loads of suggestions that I know have worked well

  • One for Bridal Procession – usually something slow & romantic
  • One for Register signing – a nice appropriate background song
  • One for Bride & Groom Recession – something energetic & uplifting

 

Watching a DVD of the ceremony the music was the ‘icing on the cake’ to the whole set-up. Tim’s acoustic sound, due to the lack of electricity at the location we had chosen, was more than adequate to entertain the 80+ people gathered for the ceremony.

Simon & Nikki Ley- Sydney

The acoustic guitar sounded amazing at the lighthouse and made our ceremony extra special.

Kathryn and Glenn Filtness

Father Rod Bower said he was impressed with how your voice carried throughout the church!

Paul & Kelly Flanagan - Muswellbrook

 

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For an example from an actual wedding of a ceremony plan with live music.

 

Pre reception Canapés and...........entertainment?

This is an extra option - nice for your guests while you are away having photos.
It’s worth considering if there is a few hours wait for your guests before you arrive at the reception.

Price on application – There are many variables – Solo or Duo, convenience of location – ie if pre reception canapes are not same location as ceremony or reception then it means a little more time setting up at a third location.
For up to 2 hours pre reception music usually it is usually 15-20% extra depending upon location and circumstances. 

 

Reception music 

  • Often a dinner set or two first – very low- key background music to talk over.
  • The Bridal waltz or first dance -This is played live (and learned from scratch if need be) or played from the ipod

Then formalities are over and it’s….Party time

  • We do 2-3 sets of dance music or play until the end of the venue hire
  • Then we play a farewell song of your choice while you say goodbye!

 

Break Music

  • I provide all break music via an ipod that has 4500 songs and multiple play lists to cover almost every style of music.
  • You can liaise with me on providing your own suitable break music on cds or your own ipod.

How do you decide on songs?

I will take away all the stress & worry about …

  • What songs to choose for your ceremony & reception by working with you every step of the way to suggest songs & learn up to 2 new songs.
  • You can relax & leave most of the song choices to me or utilise my easy to use forms to list out your ceremony & reception song preferences.
  • I provide lists of songs that I know from experience work well

 However many emails or phone calls it takes my commitment is to work with you to get the music exactly right for you for your day.


But a DJ or Jukebox is way cheaper?

Yes they are – but Live entertainment is way better

  • A live act is simply more entertaining
  • A live act can be more dynamic – quiet & intimate – can alter tempos to suit
  • A live act can change lyrics to personalize songs and be funny   
  • So long as a live act has a lot of varied songs & styles  – they can be extremely versatile

I currently have 350 songs ranging from Elvis to Wiggles.

Playing a Wiggles song can be messy – I have seen the contents of many a guest’s schooner shoot out of their nose from laughter  – so timing is crucial :)

While planning our wedding reception, we knew what we DIDN’T want………..a DJ blasting out the usual Funky Town and Nutbush. We had seen Tim at a gig, and felt that live entertainment would be much better. It turned out to be the best decision we made.
Heather & Shane Buckley – Central Coast

Well, we've always been fans of live music and when it came to our special day we knew a DJ just wouldn't cut it. Everyone said it was the best wedding they had been to and that you guys really rocked - big time!
Theresa and Marc Beaumont – Central Coast

Book Tim Pringle for your next event, he was brilliant! Don’t think twice about it, way better than a DJ or jukebox. Thank you so much, Tim.                                              

Amie Graham - Central Coast

 

A Solo or Duo – Surely we need a full band?

In the end the result is the same - well entertained & well impressed guests but..

  • With guest numbers under 200 you really don’t need a full band
  • A solo or duo act takes up way less room & saves you $2-3000
  • A solo or duo can be as loud as a band no problem – yes it’s true!
  • The reverse is not true - a band cannot be as quiet or as intimate as a solo or duo

 

Summary

Let me help make your wedding both successful and memorable

7 reasons to choose Tim Pringle for your wedding Entertainment.

I’ve done 83 weddings & have had lots of practice resulting in outstanding feedback from clients

I am highly organized & professional and will work with you to help take the difficult decision making & stress away that is associated with wedding planning    

I offer to learn 2 favourite songs especially for your day 

I have a huge song list – 350 songs to cover varied ages & styles

We take requests from your guests on the night

We know how to manage situations when guests are not dancing

You are dealing directly with the singer – not an agent or manager

 

There is not one guest that has not mentioned how great the band was and questioned us on who and where you guys are from. You are exactly what Scott and I wanted to have on our Wedding Day, a band that knew how to party along with the guests and make everyone stay on the dance floor and we got exactly that. I can't say it enough but thank you for helping us have the best night of our lives
Thank you                                                                                                                   Scott and Tymeka Lawson – Sydney
 

For anyone who is looking for a band to play at any function stop looking you have found the best person ever. I found Tim on the internet and didn’t get a chance to see him perform before booking him so I had to take pot luck. He had everyone dancing and having great time. I received so many comments in the days after the party about the music and how fantastic it was. If you want your function to be a success make sure you book Tim.                                                                                                                              

Kindest regards - Karen Neumeyer

 

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If you like what you see please book now to secure your date. 

I hope to hear from you soon


Fees

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