| Description | Price |
| 17-piece orchestra | £8500 (GBP) |
About Shades Orchestra
Founded and led by Chris, Shades Orchestra began as a five-piece band and has evolved into an impressive 17-piece ensemble, bringing together an exceptional mix of musicians, including a seven-piece string section, a dynamic brass section, piano, a captivating female vocalist, and a variety of other talented instrumentalists.
Blending musical excellence, elegance, and versatility, Shades Orchestra creates unforgettable live experiences for luxury events, prestigious celebrations, and weddings both in the UK and abroad. Its diverse repertoire ranges from timeless jazz classics and much-loved Christmas hits to popular songs reimagined through original arrangements written in-house, giving familiar favourites a distinctive and sophisticated sound.
With its rich, cinematic quality and impressive musical versatility, Shades Orchestra is equally suited to grand productions, exclusive private events, corporate occasions, and film and television projects. From elegant performances to spectacular full-scale productions, the orchestra combines outstanding musicianship, style, and atmosphere to make every occasion truly memorable.
= free travel (up to 10 miles)
All I Want for Christmas Is You — Mariah Carey
Do They Know It’s Christmas? — Band Aid
Fairytale of New York — The Pogues ft. Kirsty MacColl
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas — Michael Bublé
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday — Wizzard
Jingle Bell Rock — Bobby Helms
Jingle Bells — Michael Bublé
Last Christmas — Wham!
Lonely This Christmas — Mud
Merry Christmas Everyone — Shakin’ Stevens
Merry Xmas Everybody — Slade
Mistletoe — Justin Bieber
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree — Brenda Lee
Santa Baby — Eartha Kitt
Step Into Christmas — Elton John
🎺 Swing, Big Band & Party Set List
* Feeling Good — Michael Bublé
* Mack the Knife — Frank Sinatra
* Let Me Entertain You — Robbie Williams
* Have You Met Miss Jones? — Robbie Williams
* Sway — Michael Bublé
* New York, New York — Frank Sinatra
* Beyond the Sea — Bobby Darin
* Mr. Bojangles — Robbie Williams
* Moondance — Michael Bublé
* It’s Not Unusual — Tom Jones
* Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
* Minnie the Moocher — Cab Calloway
* King of the Swingers — Robbie Williams
* My Way — Frank Sinatra
* L.O.V.E. — Nat King Cole
* Sex Bomb — Tom Jones
* Summer of ’69 — Bryan Adams
* Mr. Brightside — The Killers
* Uptown Funk — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
* Wonderwall — Oasis
* Don’t Look Back in Anger — Oasis
* Bitter Sweet Symphony — The Verve
* Shut Up and Dance — WALK THE MOON
* Rock DJ — Robbie Williams
* Sex on Fire — Kings of Leon
* Simply the Best — Tina Turner
* Proud Mary — Tina Turner
* Can’t Take My Eyes Off You — Frankie Valli
* Feeling Good — Michael Bublé
* Mack the Knife — Frank Sinatra
* Let Me Entertain You — Robbie Williams
* Have You Met Miss Jones? — Robbie Williams
* Sway — Michael Bublé
* New York, New York — Frank Sinatra
* Beyond the Sea — Bobby Darin
* Mr. Bojangles — Robbie Williams
* Moondance — Michael Bublé
* It’s Not Unusual — Tom Jones
* Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
* Minnie the Moocher — Cab Calloway
* King of the Swingers — Robbie Williams
* My Way — Frank Sinatra
* L.O.V.E. — Nat King Cole
* Sex Bomb — Tom Jones
* Summer of ’69 — Bryan Adams
* Mr. Brightside — The Killers
* Uptown Funk — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
* Wonderwall — Oasis
* Don’t Look Back in Anger — Oasis
* Bitter Sweet Symphony — The Verve
* Shut Up and Dance — WALK THE MOON
* Rock DJ — Robbie Williams
* Sex on Fire — Kings of Leon
* Simply the Best — Tina Turner
* Proud Mary — Tina Turner
* Can’t Take My Eyes Off You — Frankie Valli
1. Stage and space
- Recommended stage size: approximately 10 m × 6 m.
- Enough room for 17 musicians, instruments, music stands and cables.
- Risers for strings or brass where practical (if requires)
- Chairs and music stands as required.
The orchestra can provide its own PA system. The venue is required to provide suitable electrical power, stage lighting, along with safe access to the performance area.
Venue Requirements – Shades Orchestra
Full venue address and location.
Venue access and loading/unloading arrangements.
Stairs, lifts and step-free access for musicians and equipment.
Parking availability for vehicles.
Stage dimensions and performance area layout.
Distance from parking/loading area to the stage.
Suitable access routes for large instruments and PA equipment.
Availability of a dressing room or private changing area.
Venue facilities and backstage access.
Any venue restrictions or specific access requirements.
We can provide lighetning and PA
Yes we can provide Spotify Premium before and between our sets
One of our most memorable experiences has been performing at some incredible venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including the prestigious Grand Hyatt Dubai and the world-famous Emirates Palace. Having performed at the Grand Hyatt over the past 15 years, it’s a venue that holds a special place in our hearts. Playing in such amazing locations, entertaining guests from all over the world and seeing people dancing and enjoying themselves is what we love most about being Shades Orchestra!
Our favourite events are weddings! There’s nothing quite like being part of a couple’s special day and creating an amazing atmosphere where everyone, from friends to family, is up on the dance floor singing and dancing together. We love mixing timeless classics with modern hits to keep guests of all ages entertained and make sure the party goes on all night. For us, there’s no better feeling than seeing a packed dance floor and knowing we’ve helped make someone’s big day truly unforgettable!
The Shades Orchestra started gigging over 20 years ago, built on a shared passion for music and entertaining. Since then, we’ve performed at weddings, events and prestigious venues across the UK and internationally, including the Grand Hyatt Dubai and Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.
Prince, Elvis Presley and Robie Williams
We normally arrive 2 hours beforehand for players and 4 hours before for the sound technicians
Yes, as long as we are covered and protected from sun and rain and there is socket power available.
We can learn one song request. Rest of the songs need to be chosen from our oryginal set list.
A spectacular 17-piece live orchestra with outstanding vocalists, bringing sophistication, glamour and world-class entertainment to the most extraordinary events
Grand Hyatt Dubai Shades supply a full show with a 9-piece band, a Violinist, a Saxophonist, a DJ, 6 x Aerial performers, and a Meet and Greet.
Weddings across the UK and some large family Festivals
Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, Hyatt chain UK and U.A.E, Hilton Chain UK and U.A.E, Kempinski Dubai and Africa
Emirates Palace, Aston Villa FC, Manchester United FC, Leicester City FC, Southampton FC, Formula One, Grand Hyatt, Hilton, Stately Homes, Castles, Cadbury's, The list is endless, over 1000 shows performed worldwide
Wedding
Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Classical
Film / TV
1920s Music
1950s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Swing
Christmas
Easy Listening
Background Music
Pop
Covers
Funk
R&B
Soul
Rock
Classic Rock
Rock 'n' Roll
