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"Jolly Polly and the Pirates" are a 3-piece band based in Sudbury, Suffolk but regularly serving all over East Anglia and beyond! Performing a well tried-and-tested selection of well-known hits from 50’s to present day, they can attend in an electric or acoustic capacity to suit the feel of your event.

With no complicated packages full of services you don't require, they keep their base prices low & provide "add-on" options such as DJ sets, acoustic sets or early setups to allow you to customise a service truly unique to your event.

A fun, well-established and in-demand party band, they are very experienced and -as the testimonials show- deliver reliable, friendly professionalism every time with a repertoire proven to get people dancing!

Get in touch to secure your date today!


Services Offered

Jolly Polly and the Pirates are willing to travel to special days all over mainland UK. They offer two one-hour live sets, and additional options like acoustic and DJ performances are also available. To ensure that you experience your favourite songs in the best way possible, they will bring along state-of-the-art sound equipment and full lights. Their repertoire boasts hits from a range of popular genres, including disco, rock, and pop.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Dance music
Entertainment
Karaoke
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

- Consultations - 2x1hr sets live music - Full PA system - Full lighting rig - Background music - Original recording of first dance - Announcements handled (Opt. services such as DJ/live 1st dance)

How far in advance should I contact you?

The more notice the better, but we do occasionally have dates available at short notice. Contact us at any point and we'll see if we can help!

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Other

Type of musical group:

DJ
Band
Trio

Size of group:

Small (2 - 3 musicians)

Repertoire:

We have a broad mix of hits from all styles in our tried and tested setlist from the 1950s to the present day with something to appeal to everyone!

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Depending on the song we can learn your special song and perform it for an additional fee as long as it is possible for a three piece with our instrumentation!

What's your experience?

All our members have over a decade of experience performing at weddings. We are professional musicians, with our members having studied at prestigious schools such as the Academy of Contemporary Music

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes, if performing outside we require sturdy cover. We also require two electricity sockets and the ability to park vehicles for unloading

Can you travel?

Yes, we can cover the whole of mainland UK

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, depending on the location of your event we will charge our travel and expenses. We will lay this price out clearly as part of our quote before you book so that there are no hidden charges

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

2x1hr sets of live music, but we can offer additional services as well such as a 1 hour afternoon acoustic music set, or a DJ set. All options are listed on our website

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

We normally arrive between 1.5 and 2 hours before we perform. That is the set up time required

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Our standard wedding packages run for a set time. Additional sets of live music or DJ sets are charged as an item on top. Where just more time on site is needed, we use an algorithm to ensure fairness

What are the forms of payment?

We require a deposit on booking, and accept payment in advance of the event by bank transfer, cash or cheque
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Braithwaite Road, Long Melford CO10 9FS Sudbury (Suffolk-Essex Border) (Essex)

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