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Who are E2?

E2 are a 4-10 piece pop and rock function band made up from world-class musicians. Our flexibility enables us to guarantee quality at your event whilst accommodating most budgets and dates.

Think of E2 as a catalogue of professional session musicians at your fingertips. An experienced outfit capable of playing events big or small, with utmost professionalism. They can perform from an extensive repertoire and travel with equipment + sound engineer as standard.

Experienced and professional.

The E2 musicians are cherry-picked from a pool of touring world-class performers in the UK. All have a wealth of experience playing with high profile artists, both in the studio and live on TV and the radio. 

Our core band can be found at the bottom of the page. Although the line-up at your event may vary* and will depend on availability for the required date. One thing is guaranteed, you will get the best quality entertainment, no matter which of our musicians are on the gig! 

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Why choose E2?

We can supply a wide range of entertainment, utilising an impressive array of resources and years of expertise. E2 can take you from the concept right through to the final stages of your event, making a usually stressful process an enjoyable and memorable experience. 

If you are booking a smaller five-piece line-up or want the full might of our big band at your event, you can relax, step away from google and leave the hard work to us. 

E2 prides itself on not only having the best musicians and the most professional road crew but also having the most respected customer service in the business.

The team has amassed years of experience in the music and TV industries, and are used to the rigours of professional scheduling and tight deadlines. Our genuine care about the client and event explains why E2 has become the leader for event entertainment.

Meet the E2 musicians

Vocals

Liz - E2 Singer - Best Uk Function Band
Liz

Liz has been working as a professional musician for over 7 years and has since graduated from London College of Music with a First Class Honours Degree. Both solo and with groups such as Urban Voices Collective, Liz has performed all over the UK and Europe in venues such as O2 Academy Brixton and Shepherds Bush Empire.

Credits include appearances with Lionel Ritchie, Andrea Botchelli, Rita Ora, Labrinth, Sigma, BBC VE Day, BAFTAS, Surprise Surprise and Rugby World Cup 2015. Liz is also a working backing vocalist for artists such as KStewart, Kenny Thomas & Living In A Box.

Vocals

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Damien

Widely known and respected as a great session vocalist & performer, Damien has worked extensively in Musical theatre.

He has played legends such as Roy Orbison in ‘The Official Roy Orbison Story’ & Elvis Presley in ‘Elvis – The Musical’ for Bill Kenwright, as well as Captain Walker in ‘The Who’s Tommy’ and Parson Nathaniel in ‘Jeff Wayne’s musical version of War of the Worlds’. 

Vocals

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Aidy

Amassing 20 years of experience as a vocalist, Aidy has worked with artists all over the UK, and Europe is a backing vocalist and is a well-respected session singer. Working with artists including One Direction, Jason Derulo, Pixie Lott, Cher Lloyd and many more!

Aidy graduated with a BMus in Vocal Performance from Tech Music School (Now BIMM) and continued to build on his career after completing his degree. Aidy teaches privately and within several Performing arts schools. Aidy loves a variety of music, but Pop, Soul, Pop/rock are his favourite to perform! 

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Becky

A highly respected lecturer at The Academy Of Contemporary Music, one of Europe’s top music colleges. Becky has been a professional in the industry for over fifteen years.

Artists she has worked with include Alexander O’Neil, Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden), James Toseland (Toseland), Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker, The Jeevas), Imogen Heap, Shae Seger, Cosmic Rough Riders, Mattafix and top-selling Japanese artist Hitomi Yaida (Yaiko). She is a regular session singer and top-line melody writer for various dance labels, including EMI and Ministry of Sound.

Vocals

Joules - E2 Singer - Best Event Band In UK
Jules

Julie Maguire has worked extensively in musical theatre, including leading roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Brendan Cole’s sell-out UK tour. She performs as a soloist with The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

Her work as a backing vocalist includes 10cc, Adam Ant, Sophie Ellis Baxter, Imelda May, Mica Paris, Lisa Stansfield, Peter Hook, Stevie Van Zandt, and Thunder Jules loves singing rock. Her alter ego ‘The Duchess’ is the lead vocalist in the rock band Space Elevator.

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Belle

Cats UK tour and west end. Swing with seven lead cover roles. Backing vocals both live and studio for Robbie Williams, Celine Dion, and Jane Mc Donald backing vocals to the current day, she continues to work for regularly.

Strictly come dancing lead cover vocalist, most notably the 2018 Christmas special and Dynamos featured dance with the Strictly pro’s.

Belle has tremendous experience as a lead singer for events. With her endless energy, she can happily hold an audience in the palm of her hands whilst equally putting the audience at ease to ensure they have the best party possible!

Vocals

Tom - E2 Vocalist - Professional Function Band In Kent
Tom

Tom is a vastly experienced performer from the Garden of England, Kent. His mission is to get the audience involved and get people on their feet!

When he isn’t strutting his stuff on stage, he can be found teaching, recording voiceovers and vocal sessions, as well as spending time with his young family!

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Ben

Ben (E. Davis) is a singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. As a member of the acclaimed party band, the LA ALLSTARS, Ben toured internationally performing at world-famous venues such as the House of Blues and Austin City Limits performing everything from Motown classics to Disco 80’s pop to Country and Hip Hop. In 2014 Ben moved to London and found himself on the X-Factor doing backing vocals for Union J.

A few years later, he supported that year’s X-Factor finalist Fleur East on the Main Stage at Pride in London in 2017. Ben continues to perform internationally and is one of E2’s outstanding male vocalists.

Vocals

Janine - E2 Singer - Best Live Band For Party
Janine

Regarded as the queen of contemporary music, Janine has the purest clear vocals. 

She has a 1st Class degree in performance, and her credits include Charlotte Church, Geri Haliwell and numerous TV and radio appearances.

Lead Guitar

Nat - E2 Guitarist - Best Uk Function Band
Nat

Nat Martin is an exciting guitarist and musician with a great deal of live and studio experience, having been a pro musician for over 20 years.

His CV includes working with Thomas Dolby (80’s New Wave Legend), Jo Harman (renowned UK Blues/Soul artist), Sam Barks (Les Misérables) and 80’s Pop group Living In A Box, among others. Nat is also involved with many independent projects, including The Stevie Watts Trio/quartet and ‘The Coalminers’.

Keyboards

Kiris - E2 Keyboard Player - Best Function Band In Kent
Kiris

Kiris Houston is a Latin Grammy award-winning, Multi-Platinum selling Music Producer, Composer, Arranger and multi-instrumentalist musician.

Based in London, UK, his broad experience has led to working with various artists, bands, and projects, including Disciples, Kylie Minogue, Jess Glynne, Little Mix, Olly Murs, Sigma, and many more.

Kiris Houston has written produced and performed on many cuts in a variety of genres from pop, dance soul , singer songwriter and Latin genres. 

Saxophone

Zak

Best known for his allegiance with guitarist Guthrie Govan and the Fellowship Band since 2000, Zak has also performed with Evelyn Glennie, Nik Kershaw, Mick Hucknall and Bernie Marsden.

As a graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, Zak is an experienced performer and educator in jazz, classical and contemporary music.

Saxophone

Anna - E2 Saxophone Player - Best Uk Function Band
Anna

Anna is currently alto saxophonist and backing vocalist with Jools Holland’s ‘Rhythm And Blues Orchestra’ and tenor saxophonist and backing vocalist with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials. 

She has toured worldwide and performed and recorded with a host of big names, including KT Tunstall, Roy Wood, The Drifters, Alison Limerick, Shane Ritchie, Ruby Turner and The City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

She graduated with a first-class honours degree from the Birmingham Conservatoire and released her first solo album of original music in 2005. Since then, she has recorded an E.P as well as two albums with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials.

Trumpet

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Glen

Glenn has toured worldwide with Sister Sledge, The Pointer Sisters, Candy Dulfer, Anthony Hamilton and many other major recording artists.

He is a member of the Brooklyn Funk Essentials, in which he plays trumpet, keyboards and is the Musical Director. With this band, he has toured worldwide and recorded numerous albums.

Glenn T is also a producer & songwriter and has produced many albums for different artists worldwide.

Bass Guitar

Jim - E2 Bass Player - Best Event Band In UK
Jim

A professional musician since 1991 and owner of a successful London Music Complex, Jim has had numerous TV and radio appearances, including Top of The Pops and Wogan.

Working for and with Suzi Quatro, Steve Harley, Paul Reeve (Muse), Tony Clarke (Clannad/Moody Blues) and Pete Bellote (Donna Summer).

 

Drums

Sean - E2 Drummer - Best Uk Function Band
Sean

Sean is a freelance drummer based in London. He has played and toured with Albert Lee, Avril Lavigne (BRIT Awards), 3 blind mice, Bay city rollers, Wonderlush, UK jazz funkers-Heikatsu, Never the Bride, American soul singer- Acantha Lang and many more.

Sean continues to perform all over the UK and Europe. He is a widely respected session player, renowned for his great feel.

*Due to session and touring work, deps of a very high standard may be used.

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