The Wichitas Acoustic duo performing popular hits from the 1960s to current day

Based in United Kingdom

Much Wenlock, England
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Location
Much Wenlock, England, United Kingdom
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Travel
up to 35 miles
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Price
from £350 (GBP)
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Price Guide

Description Price
Small private party£350 (GBP)
Large evening event£450 (GBP)
Weddings£650 (GBP)
Corporate events£1000 (GBP)
Weddings drink reception£600 (GBP)
Prices are all inclusive of travel costs and booking fees.

About / Biography

The Wichitas are an experienced and popular acoustic duo based in Shropshire. We have been entertaining audiences since 2016 and have played various venues and events in Shropshire. In October 2026 we supported 80's pop/rock band T' Pau at the Edge Arts Centre in Much Wenlock, but we usually play smaller venues e.g. birthday party's, weddings, charity events and private functions. We normally play for about an hour and our set includes songs by; Tears for Fears, Spandau Ballet, Simple Minds, Madness, U2, Oasis, Glen Campbell, Bread, Proclaimers, Tom Jones, Simon & Garfunkel, Eagles, Creedance Clearwater Revival and many more!

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Location

Based in United Kingdom

Much Wenlock, England
Travels up to 35 miles
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Song list

1. The Guitar Man - Bread

2. Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell

3. Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears

4. Don’t You Forget About Me - Simple Minds

5. It Must Be Love - Madness

6. 500 Miles - Proclaimers

7. Gold - Spandau Ballet

8. Delilah - Tom Jones

and many more!

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of at least 4 meters x 3 meters. We require 2 x 13 amp power sockets and 2 parking spaces


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig."


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we’re happy to play music before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

We supported 80s band T' Pau at the Edge Arts Centre in Much Wenlock October 2026 to a sold out audience of 250.


What's your favourite type of event?

We love playing at all sorts of events but weddings are our favourite! The guests are always happy and it’s easy to get them dancing.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We started gigging in 2016 as a duo following many years playing in a popular local pop/rock band called The Yarchesters. Since then we have played numerous venues and events around Shropshire.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We love a range of artists including: Glen Campbell, Bread, Creedance Clearwater Revival, AC/DC, Oasis, Spandau Ballet, Madness, Simple Minds. Our favourite song is Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 1 hour before the performance to set up. We usually perform for about an hour but we are happy to design the set to suit the audience. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter as required.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 5 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe us as highly popular and entertaining and we get the audience involved singing along!

Recent Clients

The Wichitas has performed for these clients:

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock supporting 80s pop icons T'Pau.

First Responders Charity Fund Raising Event in Bridgnorth at the Rugby Club

Birthday Party held at Bicton, Shrewsbury

Venues

The Wichitas has performed at these venues:

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock

Bridgnorth Rugby Club

Priory Hall, Much Wenlock

Bicton Village Hall

More Info

Event types

Wedding

Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Genres

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Features

PAT tested
PA / sound system included
Lighting system included
DJ / background music options
Male vocalist

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