Newcastle and the Hunter Valley's Favourite Party Band!
When I was searching for a band to be the backdrop for an epic event, Uptown were my absolute number one choice. They were super professional, down to earth and.. people are STILL talking about the event. 10/10 would hire again (in a heartbeat)."
Laura | Swell Magazine | Newcastle Art Gallery
It was such a great surprise finding someone that you went to school with had started a band, and that they were able to play at our wedding.
Thanks so so much to Ben and the team from Uptown. The whole experience from start to stop was amazing. The music was on point and you weren’t afraid to share the microphone for a little karaoke throughout the night. I wouldn’t hesitate to have you at the next party, which I am sure won’t be far away.
Thanks again for making our wedding day rock.
Maddy & William | Scone | May 2021
Ben & the entire uptown team were an absolute dream! We loved having them share in our wedding day, picking the right bangers to play at the right time and also going above and beyond both before the day and after to make us feel loved, supported and held. They had members of our party up before the entrees! They are professional, fun and the perfect vibe for a wedding which wants to go off like nobody’s business. So grateful for you guys, thanks for making our wedding day so incredibly special!
Steph & Josh | Hunter Valley Gardens | April 2021
What can we say... these guys were amazing from beginning to end!
Their flexibility, prompt communication and reassurance that despite COVID restrictions we could still have an amazing wedding was very much appreciated. They created a really fun atmosphere for our intimate long lunch wedding and absolutely nailed our first (and only) dance song!
Thank you so much for being such an important part of our special day, you made it!"
Ben & Katie | Stanley Park August 2020
A massive thankyou to our wedding band Uptown!
You exceeded our expectations in all areas! We absolutely loved you guys,not only us but our guests raved about the music and continue to do so,days on! Even the staff at our reception venue complimented you on yourprofessionalism and performance.
Not only are you gifted musicians and singers but just all round nicepeople who created a wonderful atmosphere at our wedding. Your passion forwhat you guys do is evident and that's what makes you so fantastic.
Again thanks for a great night.
Lorriana and Chris xx.
Lorriana & Christopher | Kantara House October 2019
Uptown recently played at our wedding and were absolutely amazing! All ofthe tunes were bangers and there wasn't any "sit down" songs. Literallyevery person had a dance and a few of my friends said they literally didn'tleave the dance floor as soon as they started playing!
We have been to our fair share of weddings where the band weren't anywherenear as engaging and fun (and talented!) as these guys.
Ben and the team made sure everything ran smoothly, from organising musicwhen our guests first arrived to making sure our first dance and entry wasperfectly timed.
There's a lot to be said for creating a great atmosphere and Uptowncertainly made that happen.
11 out of 10 from an extremely grateful bride and groom!
Jordie & Matt | Longworth House | 21st September 2019
Uptown where do I even begin! THANK YOU!!!!! You made our wedding reception the most funky event of the year. We honestly cannot thank you all enough for working your arses off yesterday at our wedding. The process of booking you was incredibly easy and stress free at all times. Contacting you was never an issue and any request we had were met. Our first dance was not a style you would normally do however it was dead set perfect and for that we will be forever greatful . From the absolute bottom of our hearts THANK YOU all so very much.
Dave & Luke Baker | Wedding | Waratah Golf Club, Argenton | February 2019
When planning our wedding we decided the most important thing for us was that there was good music and a killer dance floor.. and Uptown Band delivered exactly this! They are so much fun and so incredibly talented! We had the acoustic duo play during our cocktail hour and they did an amazing job of setting a fun, happy, party vibe. We then had the whole band play for the reception and they were AMAZing, the dance floor was so much fun!! Thankyou so much Uptown Band, from your two newest and biggest fans, Alice and Matt.
Wedding, 15 December 2018 @ Worrowing, Jervis Bay
The band were amazing, everyone commented on how great they were and we all had such a great time. Uptown really helped make our wedding become a party! They catered to our song request for our first dance and just blew everyone away with how amazing they were. So many of our guests commented on how great they were. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an exceptional band.Thanks again & please pass on our thanks to the band.
Katharine & Jay | Wedding | Pacific Palms | September 2018
We had a wonderful night! Uptown were punctual and instantly built rapport with the audience. The music was great, the band were friendly and fun and everyone had a great time!
Rinay Fau, Executive Assistant Brand Ambassador | Becton Dickinson Medical Technology Company | Corporate Event | November 2018
Thank you so much!! Everything went so well with the band, they actually went above my expectations and their take on our first dance was just so beautiful! Uptown are amazing! I think the band has good interactions with people! They read the crowd and played songs to suit. We requested a few songs in which they played and I was super happy about. They created a great vibe for the guests and kept people dancing, happy and having fun. Lastly, their interpretation of our first dance gave me goosebumps as it was just perfect! Highly recommend them!
Angela | Wedding | Circa 1876 | September 2018
“Uptown played at our wedding and they were phenomenal. They were professional, friendly and there sound was fantastic. They learnt a song at our request for our wedding dance which was played perfectly. They have an extensive repertoire that people from all ages enjoyed. Ben made the planning process easy and stress free, which we were very thankful for. They had the perfect vibe for the various stages of the reception and we can’t recommend them highly enough”
Ebonie & Joe, February 2018
“The honour was ours to be able to experience the sensational sound of Uptown. The entire set lists was delivered with perfection and it created the perfect evening so thank you. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and look forward to hearing you again in 2018.”
Jason, CEO Toronto Private Hospital, December 2017
“Just wanted to send you a quick message, thank you and all of Uptown for such an awesome night on Friday! We had so many compliments throughout the night of how great the music was, and it was such a pleasure to have you along to celebrate with us! Pass on our thanks to the whole band for being fabulous!”
Jessey, UNMS JMP Graduation, November 2017
Best wedding band ever. We had the best night. Our song you guys learnt was incredible. Thank you so much
Michael & Casey, September 2017
“I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to you guys for playing at our wedding on the 4th of March, especially under the tricky weather conditions.We have so many people comment on how great you guys were on the night, and ask how we found you. Everyone had such a great time. Thank you for being such a big part of our special day :)”
Margie and Jono, March 2017
“We had the pleasure of having Uptown as our wedding entertainment at Tocal Homestead in December. Amazing doesn’t cover it - their attention to detail and helpfulness before the event made the whole process easy. They were friendly, professional and approachable! We had such a fantastic time. Our guests had so much fun - they continue to sing their praises even now! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Uptown to anyone looking for a versatile band - THANKYOU!”
Brianna & Cal, December 2016
“Uptown the band was an absolute hit at our recent wedding. They were professional and efficient to deal with, often calming down a very stressed bridal couple. They turned up early, and with appropriate attire. Uptown the Band played from 8pm till the wedding finished. They actually had to play a double encore due to popular demand. Every guest we have spoken to have commented on how much fun Uptown the band were. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone that wants a fun and highly professional band to play exactly what the room needs at the time.”
Jarryd & Cara, September 2016
“Uptown were awesome and extremely friendly! They catered for all songs and everyone really enjoyed the music and got up and danced! We even requested songs that they didn’t know off the top of their heads but managed to ace it and made it more special, as it was our 21st and we were not disappointed! We will definitely be using uptown in the future!”
Katie, 21st Birthday June 2016 and Cessnock Automotive Group Christmas, Party December 2015
“We loved having you. Well done Uptown You did an awesome job. Thank you :)”
Westfield Kotara, Oct 2015
“We hired Uptown to perform at our Annual Awards Dinner held at the Anchorage Port Stephens. From a last minute request from our MC for a particular song at the start of the night, to getting everyone up on the dance floor by the end of the night, they did a great job. The sound was wonderful and the song choice spot on. Would highly recommend them for any corporate event.”
Bree Taaffe, Oz Design Furniture / May '15
“We can’t thank you guys enough! So many people have commented on how awesome you were. You absolutely made our wedding and we will be recommending you to everyone!”
Brodie and Rhea / Mar '15
“I just wanted to say a big Thank you for performing at our wedding in November. We had comments all night about how incredible you all were. Thanks for making the night so special. We would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a band to play at their wedding.”
Kasey and Daniel / Nov '14
“THANK YOU!!! Thank you for absolutely making our wedding. You guys were truly the key reason every guest said that our wedding was the best they have ever been to. You made it the best night of our lives and by the looks of some of the photos it can be safe to say that the majority of our guests were having the time of their lives as well... We have had a list of people wanting to enquire to use you for their weddings an events, so be prepared for some phone calls. Jess and I can’t thank you enough!!! You guys are the best!!”
Nick & Jess / Jan '14
“Thank you so much for a wicked night. My 50th was a fabulous success. I had an amazing time and I cant believe you got absolutely everyone on the floor dancing to “Eagle rock”. It felt like the wedding scene in” Mamma Mia “. You guys are superb and so professional. Best of luck with it all.”
Fiona / Oct '13
“Uptown were the perfect wedding band! Professional, reliable, versatile and affordable - an amazing live act with such great song choices, we got so many compliments on from our guests and will definitely be recommending to others in the future! Thankyou so much for being apart of our special day”
Skye & Trent / Feb '13
“We were very impressed with Uptown’s performance at the KOFM Christmas Party. They knew how to work the crowd, encouraged people to dance and added to the great vibe in the room. Uptown were very professional and easy to deal with – their song selection is very impressive! Thank you again for making the night such a success. I can’t recommend Uptown enough!”
KOFM / Dec '12
“Uptown played at our wedding in September. The band was amazing, they had a terrific play list and were easy and open to requests and play times. Not only did the band sound excellent but beautiful Kylie was the most amazing entertainer, all of our guests enjoyed themselves and were up dancing all night. If I had to plan my wedding again- Uptown would be chosen without a doubt. Thanks guys xo”
Kate & Beau / Sep '12
“Uptown were absolutely amazing at our wedding. They were incredibly easy-going, sounded great & got the crowd dancing. The singer has a beautiful voice, the drummer has got epic skillz and the bassist is a genius. We couldn’t have asked for a better band to perform for our big day!”
Mitch and Emma / Sep '12
“Dear Uptown, thank you for an amazing job you did at our wedding on the 10th of March 2012! We had an amazing day, where everyone shared lots of laughter & dancing thanks to your music! Thanks to you not only was the music selection, quality of delivery and overall performance outstanding, the ease of which it was organised from when I contacted you til the end of the night was flawless. We have had many fantastic comments from the guests about the music and how great a night they had dancing the night away. I do not need to tell you how full the dance floor was! You should be very proud of the professional service you deliver & I can’t wait to send some more happy couples your way!”
Jason and Holly / Mar '12