Live Entertainment for Hire and Wedding Bands in the North West and UK-Wide Singers, Duos and Tribute Acts for hire.

Listen to Brightside

Brightside are an extremely professional, reliable and talented duo who offer a wide variety of music from the 1950s right up to the latest chart songs. Brightside consists of a singer/bass guitarist and guitarist/backing singer who use the highest quality backing tracks to deliver a fantastic sound and performance every-time. They are the perfect choice for weddings, corporate events, parties, cruises or any other event you wish to make memorable.

If required Brightside employ a DJ that can be used at events. They will also learn that ‘special song’ for weddings and special occasions.

Previous Work:

Both musicians worked professionally on a number of studio albums before forming Brightside.

Individually Killian has received Grade 8 Distinction on Guitar and remains a highly sought after session guitarist whilst Daniel has worked on cruises as a professional singer.

As Brightside the two have played for 4 years in a vast number of top class venues throughout the country giving them the opportunity to perfect their ability to make any night a success.

Testimonials:

‘I always book Brightside in my two clubs as they always deliver a great night. No matter the audience they always pick the perfect set-list to please everyone and create a great atmosphere. It’s also incredible to see how they stay so contemporary putting the work in to make sure they know the chart songs. A class act!’

Adam Coburn, Owner of Jack Rabbit Slims and The Beach        

‘Brightside are easily one of my best bands. They’re dependable, fun, outstanding musicians and excellent performers.’

Sue Dawkins, Owner of 2a Price Street and The Life Cafe

‘Thanks so much guys, you made our wedding perfect and everyone was going on about how good you were. I’ll definitely recommend you to all my friends and family.’

Stuart and Lynsey, Wedding at Thornton Hall Hotel, July 2009

‘You made our engagement party a real occasion. We really did make the right choice. All I can say is we’ll see you when you play our wedding now!’

Dave and Bernie, Engagement Party at the Lauries Center Birkenhead , October 2008

 ‘A really good pair of lads who do the business! I book them throughout the year without hesitation as I know they’ll always bring in the crowd and keep everybody entertained.’

Steve Deeny, Manager of the Halfway House, Prenton

Clare and Martin - Farington Lodge 26th February 2011

Now that we are back from an amazing honeymoon, we just wanted to send you an email to thank you so much for making our evening reception perfect. Everybody really enjoyed your music and are still talking about it now. Having you guys play at our wedding was the best decision we made. We will most definitely be recommending you to all friends and will bear you in mind for any future parties that we may hold.

BRIGHTSIDE REPETOIRE (this is constantly being updated with chart songs and older classics)

1. Sex On Fire- Kings of Leon
2. Red- Daniel Merriweather
3. Dignity- Deacon Blue
4. Valerie- both Zutons and Amy Winehouse Versions
5. Mr Brightside- The Killers
6. Saw Her Standing- The Beatles
7. All These Things I’ve Done- The Killers
8. Don’t Stop Me Now- Queen
9. In the Morning- Razorlight
10. I Bet That You Look Good on the Dancefloor- Arctic Monkeys
11. Mr Brightside- The Killers
12. Money For Nothing- Dire Straits
13. Poker Face- Lady GaGa
14. She’s Electric- Oasis
15. Mr Bojangles
16. Mack the Knife
17. All Night Long- Lionel Richie
18. You To Me- The Real Thing
19. Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison
20. Supernova- Kanye West and Mr Hudson
21. Losing My Religion- R.E.M.
22. Chasing Cars- Snow Patrol
23. Fill My Little World- The Feeling
24. Everybody’s Changing- Keane
25. Let It Be- The Beatles
26. I Gotta Feeling- Black Eyed Peas
27. Black and Gold- Sam Sparro
28. Still Got the Blues- Gary Moore
29. All Right Now- Free
30. Stuck in the Middle- Stealers Wheel
31. Mustang Sally- The Commitments
32. I Predict a Riot- The Kaiser Chiefs
33. Ruby- The Kaiser Chiefs
34. Chelsea Dagger- The Fratellis
35. Can’t Buy Me Love- The Beatles
36. You Really Got Me- The Kinks
37. Dance the Night Away- The Mavericks
38. Rehab- Amy Winehouse
39. Rockin’ All Over the World- Status Quo
40. Ob La Di- The Beatles
41. Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
42. Breakfast in America- Supertramp
43. She’s So Lovely- Scouting for Girls
44. Beggin- Madcon
45. Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
46. Build Me Up Buttercup- The Temptations
47. Twist and Shout- The Beatles
48. Oliver’s Army- Elvis Costello
49. Fluorescent Adolescent- Arctic Monkeys
50. Heartbeat- Scouting for Girls
51. Don’t Look Back In Anger- Oasis
52. Viva La Vida- Coldplay
53. Play That Funky Music- Wild Cherry
54. Kayleigh- Marillion
55. Summer of 69- Bryan Adams
56. You Give Love a Bad Name- Bon Jovi
57. I’m A Believer- The Monkees
58. Soulman- Sam and Dave
59. Celebration- Kool and the Gang
60. Love Train- The O’Jays
61. Never Too Much- Luther Van Dross
62. Sugar Pie Honey Bunch- The Four Tops
63. Sweet Caroline- Neil Diamond
64. My Girl- The Temptations
65. Human- The Killers
66. Oh What A Night- Frankie Valli
67. This Is the World We Live In- The Killers
68. Same Jeans- The View
69. Under The Bridge- Red Hot Chilli Peppers
70. With or Without You- U2
71. Walk This Way- Aerosmith
72. Run- Snow Patrol
73. Mardy Bum- Arctic Monkeys
74. Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skyrynd
75. Satisfaction- The Rolling Stones
76. Have a Nice Day- The Stereophonics
77. Take Me Out- Franz Ferdinand
78. Naïve- The Kooks
79. Hotel California - The Eagles
80. Another Brick in the Wall (Part two)- Pink Floyd
81. You Do Something To Me- Paul Wellar
82. Rule the World- Tears for Fears
83. Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Queen
84. Sultans of Swing- Dire Straits