Stereo Twins
Stereo Twins are an electric violin duo, performing popular classics to specially produced backing tracks. As top graduates from The Royal Academy of Music in London, the girls have enjoyed great success as a live act on an international scale. They have also performed with established artists including Adele, Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Emeli Sande, Westlife, Ronnie Wood, Labrinth, Il Divo, Leona Lewis and Kanye West, to name but a few.
Their high-energy performance shows off their incredible musicianship as well as their skill and flair as performers. Together, both Natalie and Stephanie have gained success as session musicians; recording, performing and touring with some of the world’s biggest artists. They are also regularly called upon to appear on national television and have had the privilege of playing at events such as the Elle Style Awards and the BBC Music Awards, playing with DJ Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding.
Hipster
Hipster are one of the most well established and best loved party bands in the UK. Their repertoire contains classic Beatles, Fleetwood Mac & The Rolling Stones through to modern indie & pop from Kings of Leon, The Killers & Pharrell.
The last few years have seen the boys working along side numerous celebrities including T4 presenter Steve Jones, impressionist Rory Bremner, comedian Lenny Henry, legendary record producer Nick Lowe and BBC Radio 2's Jeremy Vine amongst others.
"You guys were amazing. Absolutely awesome!"
-HRH Prince Harry
"You guys are a great band. Really tight. Love the harmonies"
-Mike Scott, The Waterboys
The Street Cats Band are a high-energy rock trio who have been electrifying audiences across London since 2016. Known for their powerful instrumental renditions of classic rock anthems, they deliver big riffs, driving rhythms, and a raw, authentic sound. From the streets of Trafalgar Square to high-profile events and private functions, their dynamic performances bring the spirit of old-school rock to any stage.
The Company of Pikemen & Musketeers, HAC
The Company of Pikemen & Musketeers is a ceremonial unit of the Honourable Artillery Company (‘the HAC’), the oldest regiment in the British Army, which traces its origins back to a charter granted by King Henry VIII in 1537. HM the King is the HAC’s Captain-General.
The Pikemen & Musketeers are dressed and equipped as members of the HAC would have been in the 1640s. Governed by a Royal Warrant granted by HM Queen Eliabeth II, it is tasked with providing a ceremonial bodyguard for the Lord Mayor of the City of London when on official business. This includes escorting his State Coach during the Lord Mayor’s Show and carpet guards for state banquets and other dinners at Guildhall and Mansion House. The Company also provides guards for dinners at livery companies, at Armoury House, headquarters of the HAC. It also provides displays of 17th century arms drill both at home and overseas.
The form of drill used is taken from a manual entitled Militaire Discipline, first published in 1638 by Colonel William Bariffe, a member of the HAC. Although many of the orders are similar to those used in the Army today, you still hear some delightfully original orders such as ‘Have a care’, ‘Assume a lazy posture’ and ‘Charge for horse and draw your sword’.
Only veteran members of the HAC’s Army Reserve regiment with proven efficient service are eligible to join the Company of Pikemen & Musketeers. Members are unpaid and give freely of their own time for drill practice and rehearsals as well as the parades and guards themselves. All are expected to clean and look after their armour and other kit and to maintain the highest standards of turnout.
Further information: www.pikemen.org.uk.
