Whether it’s a wedding, birthday party or corporate event, party music trends in 2025 lean toward a mix of nostalgic hits, modern love songs, classic dance floor fillers and indie anthems - click here To get the best live music experiences here are some of the genres that The Upbeats Band cover:

Nostalgic Hits and Timeless Classics Always Work: Timeless classics from Beatles, Stones, Queen, Bryan Adams, and Elvis continue to be favourites plus classic Motown and BritPop. Plus singalong cheese factor with tunes such as Sweet Caroline and La Bamba always seem to fill the floor
But Not Always…: Having said that, sometimes these songs are on people’s “Do NOT play under any circumstances”. So - we won’t if you say so. We love every tune we do - but we’re there to work for you
Modern & Classic Love Songs: Contemporary artists such as Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus as well as Eric Clapton and Van Morrison are popular choices for first dances and romantic moments. Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” remains highly requested, as does ‘Wonderful Tonight’ by Eric Clapton - prefect at the beginning and end of the evening
Acoustic Sets: Roaming acoustic musicians who can move around and interact with guests, are gaining popularity for their unique and intimate performances. The Upbeats Band have done this at many drinks receptions or during the early part of the evening (or daytime) when your guests are first arriving. We can perform acoustically but can also offer high-energy covers for dancing.
Indie Anthems Are Great For Mayhem On The DanceFloor: There are certain tunes that will hit the spot when it comes to audience participation. Live band favourites like “ Sex On Fire”, “Mr Brightside”, “Teenage Dirtbag” and of course “Don’t Look Back In Anger” usually result in communal singalongs which make your party even more memorable. A live band is what you need - and the Upbeats Band do all this tunes…and many more!
Dance Floor Fillers - classic and modern: When it comes to dance floor fillers we just have to say: “Superstition”, “Play That Funky Music”, “Brown Eyed Girl”, “Proud Mary”, “Oh Pretty Woman” and you know what we mean. And we’ll also slip in Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, Jessie J, Amy Winehouse, Maroon 5 and Taylor Swift. We love ‘em all!
For those planning their wedding music, considering these trends can help create a memorable and personalized soundtrack for their special day. The Upbeats Band are experts at creating the perfect atmosphere for your party - of course we would say that. Is it true? There’s only one way to find out - BOOK NOW!