A lively four-piece band for weddings

Captain Atlantic

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A confident, upbeat approach to wedding celebrations

Captain Atlantic is a four-piece wedding and function band known for delivering energetic, polished live performances that suit the flow of a wedding day. Made up of professional musicians on drums, bass, guitar and lead vocals, the band brings a balanced mix of musical confidence and approachability, helping couples feel relaxed and supported from planning through to the final song of the night.

The band’s repertoire spans pop, rock, Motown and indie, allowing them to shape each performance around the room rather than relying on a fixed formula. Their experience performing at weddings across the UK means they understand how to read an audience, adjusting pace and song choices to build momentum naturally and keep guests engaged. While evenings are their main focus, Captain Atlantic can also provide acoustic sets earlier in the day, offering a more understated live soundtrack for receptions or drinks.

On a practical level, Captain Atlantic arrives fully self-contained, bringing professional sound and lighting suitable for venues hosting up to 250 guests. This helps ensure a smooth setup and minimal impact on venue schedules. The band works directly with couples in advance, discussing timings, first dance requests and any specific musical preferences, so expectations are clear well before the wedding day.

Support from a dedicated management team means communication remains straightforward throughout the booking process, with questions handled promptly and arrangements confirmed in advance. A scheduled call with the band leader ahead of the wedding allows final details to be agreed, helping the day itself run as planned.

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KEY FEATURES

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Clear planning and payment options agreed in advance
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Evening entertainment with disco between live sets
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Setlists shaped around your guests and timings
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Sound and lighting scaled for medium-sized venues
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Experienced musicians familiar with wedding schedules
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Flexible start and finish times when required

LOCATION AVAILABILITY

Nottingham
Derby
Leicester
Lincoln
Sheffield
Coventry
Peterborough
Stoke-on-Trent
Mansfield
Newark-on-Trent
Worksop
West Bridgford
Beeston
Hucknall
Retford
Loughborough
Ravenshead
Southwell
Bingham
Keyworth
Radcliffe on Trent

SET LIST

a

All Day and All of the Night (The Kinks)
All Night Long (Lionel Richie)
Are You Gonna Be My Girl (Jet)

b

Brown Sugar (The Rolling Stones)

c

Cake by the Ocean (DNCE)
Can’t Feel My Face (The Weeknd)
Can’t Stop the Feelin’ (Justin Timberlake)
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (Andy Williams)
Castle on the Hill (Ed Sheeran)
Chelsea Dagger (The Fratellis)
Champagne Supernova (Oasis)
Cheerleader (OMI)
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)

d

Dakota (Stereophonics)
Dance with Me Tonight (Olly Murs)
Disco 2000 (Pulp)
Don’t Look Back in Anger (Oasis)
Don’t You Worry Child (Swedish House Mafia)

F

Firework (Katy Perry)
Forget You (CeeLo Green)

g

Get Lucky (Daft Punk)

h

Happy (Pharrell Williams)
Hey Jude (The Beatles)
Hey Soul Sister (Train)
Hold Back the River (James Bay)

i

I Bet That You Look Good on the Dancefloor (Arctic Monkeys)
I Predict a Riot (Kaiser Chiefs)
I’m a Believer (The Monkees)
I’m Yours (Jason Mraz)
Imagine (John Lennon)

j

Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry)
Jump Around (House of Pain)

k

Killing in the Name (Rage Against the Machine)

l

Last Nite (The Strokes)
Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars)

m

Moves Like Jagger (Maroon 5)
Mr. Blue Sky (Electric Light Orchestra)
Mr. Brightside (The Killers)
My Generation (The Who)

n

Never Too Much (Luther Vandross)

o

One Day Like This (Elbow)

p

Park Life (Blur)
Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
Photograph (Ed Sheeran)
Place Your Hands (Reef)
Proud Mary (Tina Turner)

r

Rather Be (Clean Bandit)
Rude (MAGIC!)
Rocks (Primal Scream)

s

Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones)
Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles)
September (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Sex on Fire (Kings of Leon)
Shape of You (Ed Sheeran)
She’s Electric (Oasis)
Shotgun (George Ezra)
Stay with Me (Sam Smith)
Summer of ’69 (Bryan Adams)
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes)
Shut Up & Dance (Walk the Moon)
Sorry (Justin Bieber)

t

Take on Me (a-ha)
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
Town Called Malice (The Jam)
Twist and Shout (The Beatles)
Teenage Kicks (The Undertones)
Tutti Frutti (Little Richard)

u

Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars)

v

Valerie (Amy Winehouse)

w

Wake Me Up (Avicii)
We Found Love (Rihanna)
What Makes You Beautiful (One Direction)
What’s My Age Again? (Blink-182)
Wonderwall (Oasis)

y

Yellow (Coldplay)
You Can Call Me Al (Paul Simon)
You Really Got Me (The Kinks)

Captain Atlantic Gallery

Wedding band performing indoors with a female singer in a white wedding dress and musicians playing instruments under festive decorations including a snowman and garlands. Four men dressed in semi-formal white shirts and black or blue pants sitting on straw bales outdoors at night, each holding a pint of beer. Four-piece band performing on stage with two guitarists, a drummer, and a lead singer in formal vests and white shirts. Group of seven people smiling and posing under pink and purple lighting at an indoor event. Four-piece band performing on stage with colorful purple and blue lighting, featuring a singer holding a microphone, a guitarist, a bassist, and a drummer. Band performing on stage with a singer holding a microphone, a drummer, and a bassist under colorful stage lights. Four men in formal attire standing in front of a wall with framed black and white photographs. Four men in formal attire posing with a guitar and drumsticks on a white cushioned bench with blue lighting underneath. Four-piece band performing indoors with brick walls decorated with garlands and fairy lights.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE

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Manned DJ (Playback Disco Included as Standard)
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Afternoon Acoustic Duo
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Ceremony Acoustic Duo

Captain Atlantic Reviews

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"Captain Atlantic were brilliant from start to finish. The set worked perfectly for our guests and the dance floor stayed busy all night. They were relaxed, friendly and really easy to have around, which made a big difference on the day."

Emily & James – Colwick Hall, 2022
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"We wanted a band that felt upbeat without being over the top, and Captain Atlantic got that balance right. They judged the room well and shifted the energy as the evening went on. Plenty of our guests commented on how good they were."

Sarah & Tom – Norwood Park, 2023
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"The communication beforehand was clear and reassuring, which helped everything run smoothly. On the night, they arrived on time, set up efficiently and delivered exactly what we’d discussed. It meant we could relax and enjoy the evening."

Hannah & Mark – Stubton Hall, 2021
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"Captain Atlantic fitted our day perfectly, from the first dance through to the final song. Their song choices appealed to all ages and they kept things moving without rushing. It felt well paced and really suited the venue."

Laura & Ben – Hazel Gap Barn, 2024
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"The organisation in the lead-up was spot on and the band were very professional throughout. Everything ran to schedule and there were no last-minute surprises. They were calm, friendly and clearly experienced with weddings."

Rebecca & Daniel – Holme Pierrepont Hall, 2020
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"We had a mixed crowd and weren’t sure how the music would land, but Captain Atlantic handled it effortlessly. The dance floor built gradually and stayed busy right to the end. It was exactly the atmosphere we’d hoped for."

Sophie & Matt – Wollaton Hall, 2019
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