The drinks reception is one of the most relaxed and sociable parts of any celebration. The right live music creates an atmosphere from the moment your guests arrive, providing a beautiful backdrop to drinks, conversation and the beginning of the celebrations.
We offer a range of live music options for wedding drinks receptions, cocktail hours, corporate events and private parties.

From solo piano, guitar or saxophone to vocal duos, acoustic trios and larger ensembles, each lineup can be tailored to suit the

setting and style of your event.
 

 

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Every reception has its own character. You might choose laid-back Soul and contemporary favourites, an elegant jazz-inspired set, acoustic interpretations of familiar songs, or something with a little more energy as the afternoon develops.
For a classic or Gatsby inspired celebration, a jazz lineup can bring the sound of swing and timeless standards to the occasion.

For something more contemporary, our acoustic lineups combine familiar songs with a relaxed live feel that's

engaging without taking over the room.
 

We can also create Latin-inspired sets featuring guitar, percussion and saxophone,

particularly suited to summer receptions, outdoor celebrations and events.
 

 

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Great drinks reception music should complement what's happening around it. Early in the reception, the performance can sit comfortably beneath conversation, before gradually becoming more upbeat as guests settle in and the atmosphere builds.
Our musicians are experienced in reading the room and adapting their performance to suit the occasion, creating moments of energy when appropriate while allowing the music to remain effortlessly in the background when it needs to.
 

 

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For events where the Carterello Band is also providing the evening entertainment, your drinks reception can become part of

a seamless musical journey through the day.

We can coordinate the musicians, repertoire, timings and production across your reception, evening band and DJ, allowing the atmosphere to evolve naturally from arrival drinks and cocktails through to the first dance and a full dance floor later in the evening.
Whether you choose an intimate solo performance or a larger acoustic ensemble, we'll help create a lineup that feels

completely at home within your event.

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