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about From the 80's to the present day, FAKE TAN play the songs that nobody else dares play. Authenticity of sound, energetic stage shows and a good aftersun skin care routine are paramount. This is school-disco, guilty-pleasures - "Oh my God I can't believe I'm dancing to this!" party-music at its very finest.
FAKE TAN are available for corporate events, weddings, festivals, clubs & bars, supermarket openings, boat launches, state visits, royal garden parties, cup finals, children's parties and just... generally hanging around... with you in your kitchen, drinking tea.
Recent clients have included: The Royal Albert Hall, The Marquee Club, Sony, Dyson, O2, The MET Bar, Royal Bank of Scotland, The Hospital Club, Rolls Royce, BUPA, Carphone Warehouse and various high profile 'Hello' magazine celebrity parties & weddings.
FAKE TAN are fully PAT tested and carry full Public Liability Insurance.
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Royal Albert Hall! -
Sparkle and Duck -
Some fans - yesterday -
Lord Q - airborne -
The Hunter -
a kind of blue -
McFly and The Hunter -
JD-1001 - a classic bed -
Just some crazy guys -
Walking like Egyptians -
In Miami -
some fans - last week -
Some fans - yesterday -
Sol and Sparkle -
Sol - yesterday -
Some more fans -
Still in that photobooth -
Mmm ... palm trees -
Duck -
A bit like Jesus -
Sparkle - yesterday -
Gino - yesterday -
Twice a night -
Shaking it -
'Doing' Buggles -
They glow in the dark -
Very high cymbals -
Short legged-rockers -
99 and a flake -
Fans. Xmas. Lights. Etc. -
Very fast -
A very big concert somewhere -
The clap -
The Marquee Club -
Reserved -
Ding Dong -
Backstage - chillin -
long range -
800 girls and 1 bloke -
XS-150 still holding its own -
Have a bite -
Left handed God -
H-series - interior shot -
Action shot! -
3 fans - yesterday -
A gig - yesterday -
big time -
stage right -
The Aurora 500 - good bed -
giant - Royal Albert Fans
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stage centre -
Mcfry - Albert Hall -
lemme see those arms -
Gino - he's mad y'know -
praise him -
little helpers -
backing singers
set lists genuine fans' comments:
"I wish could do what you do!" - Jude Law
"Thanks guys, you were brilliant." - Mylene Klass
"That was wicked, absolutely wicked!" - Katy Brand
"You guys again?! I knew I recognised you. God,
you're everywhere." - Duncan (from Blue) James
"Thanks so much guys. That was so much fun." - Jenny Falconer
"'The Final Countdown' at the Royal Albert Hall? F***ing brilliant!" - Richard Ashcroft
"I love you guys! Do you really enjoy it as much as you look like you do?" - Abi Titmuss
"Wonderful." - Trevor McDonald
"Whhooo hoo hooo woo ... woo!" - Davina McCall
examples of some recent setlists...
Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran
Could It Be Magic? - Take That
Material Girl - Madonna
Club Tropicana - Wham
Video Killed the Radio Star - Buggles
99 Red Balloons - Nena
Loveshack - B52s
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
Fat Bottomed Girls - Queen
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Power Of Love - Huey Lewis and the News
Kids In America - Kim Wilde
Dont You Want Me - Human League
Party Rockers - LMFAO
Jump - Van Halen
Take On Me - Ah Ha
Livin On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Final Countdown - Europe
Time Of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
I Love Rock n Roll - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
your event things to consider when organising your event:
1. Does the venue have a sound limiter?
These little traffic light devices are becoming a more common sight in many venues. Due to council regulations these limiters are placed (usually incorrectly) in music arenas to gauge the level of volume of a band or DJ. You should check that venue does not have one, and if they do, check at what level of 'dB' (decibels) it is set to. Sometimes the threshold is so low that even the audience clapping can set it off - let alone the band playing. This then cuts the power to the band and silence ensues - thereby ruining your night. Many venues don't tell you this before the deposit is paid!
2. Is it the right time to put the band on?
We've never had an empty dancefloor - however, the timings of when to launch into the band are an exact science. It's a delicate balance between the audience fatigue level vs. alcohol level vs. willingness to get up and jump around. Consider how long they've all been at it, so to speak, before subjecting them to the after-show party. Around 9pm or later seems to be the magic time whereupon everyone is usually ready to accept the kitsch musings of FAKE TAN into their lives and lose all inhibitions. Consider also; is it a summer party when most people would rather be out on the terrace drinking Pimms, as it is still daylight? Have they sat through hours of speeches, team-building games or awards beforehand, and may want to get on with it asap? Do they want time to go to the bar, chat to auntie Phil or digest the truffles before dancing? etc...
3. Is the bar near to the dance floor?
If you have a choice of where to place the bar - it is usually a no-no to place it down the corridor, up the stairs and out the back of the next building. People initially tend to congregate around the aforementioned area in preference the dance-floor. Initially, at least. They all gravitate to the dancing eventually - it is just better to keep them there from the get-go.
4. Are you hiring a DJ too?
Make sure that he/she is compatible and sympathetic to the band. In our case - make sure thay don't break into some UK garage or German techno as soon as the band leaves the stage for a break. This can destroy the evening - we've seen this happen! Bear in mind - none of this need happen as we provide iPod floor fillers for before and after or the provision for you to bring your own mix - all included in the price, thereby negating the need to hire a DJ.
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video This is footage of our recent concert at the Royal Albert Hall, in London.
It's recorded live and comprises a four-tune medley.
Enjoy!
Make sure you pause the audio player BELOW before listening to the feed from the video.
contact Booking Enquiry Form
email: faketanband_gmail.com
we reserve the right to change the band lineup at any time
for a quote, preferably fill out the Booking Enquiry Form to the right, and send it - or contact us using the email address below
name:
email:
date of event:
also ... address and type of event (wedding/
corporate/birthday party), approx. number of people & start finish times.