Apollo Events

Apollo Events provide top quality music entertainment for weddings, parties, carnivals and other social events. From live bands, to DJ’s and disco lights, whatever your music entertainment requirements, let Apollo Events take care of the most incredible event you will ever host.

We have sourced some of the very best live bands from the North East to provide quality entertainment. These bands include:-

Carnival Crew Tees Valley (CCTV)

Drawing on young musicians and dancers from all accross Teesside, Carnival Crew Tees Valley (CCTV) is a touring carnival band that mix elements of current popular music, and fuse it with the sights and sounds of a traditional carnival parade.

CCTV have performed throughout the UK at events such as the Thames Festival, Liverpool International Carnival, Stockton International Riverside Festival, Coventry Olympic Flag Handover and, most recently, CCTV led the crew parade at the prestigious Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2010.

Made up of the three core elements of Dance, Brass & Drums, CCTV provides a unique carnival experience that is fast gaining a reputation throughout the North East and has already proved to be of value to carnival parades nationally.

Please contact Paul Walker at projects@apolloarts.org.uk for information on what CCTV can do for you.

The Beat Club

A superb live band attributed to recapturing the magic and music of the 1960's Cavern Club. The Beat Club’s recipe of songs, excellent harmonies, choreography and audience participation will give you a fantastic night to remember.

Visit www.thebeat-club.co.uk for more information.

The Danny Allinson Band

One of the finest party band’s in the North East, The Danny Allinson Band features guest vocalists including Cath Costello, Tasha Ferguson and Dan Carney. Performing hit songs from the 60s to the modern day, the band guarantee to have everyone on the dance floor all night long!

The Frantic Sound Collective

A brilliant band from T-side, hellbent on having a good time and taking you along for the ride! Performing a blistering set of well known pop songs with more than a hint of twisted Celtic shenanigans, the Frantics will make you smile, sing, sway and possibly all three!

Funktion

The Funktion are a sensational live act based in the North East of England made up of a highly skilled group of professional musicians. Playing classic soul, funk and pop songs from Stevie Wonder to Jamiroquai, The Funktion are fast gaining a reputation as one of the North East’s finest live acts. 

Visit www.the-funktion.co.uk for more details.

The Wildcats of Kilkenny

Big in Beijing, Massive in Middlesbrough, Waiting for the World. The Wildcats of Kilkenny have remained one of the North East’s most favourite live bands. Formed over ten years ago, the band have taken their infectious brand of irreverent Irish slamming music throughout the UK and beyond. High octane playing; non-stop jumping and the very Teesside, observational humour of The Wildcats make their show enjoyable for all.

All the bands are covered by Public Liability Insurance and all equipment is PAT tested.