Halfway to New York

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Hi, I'm Halfway to New York 👋
Professional
Experienced
Luxury
"Amazing! I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better band for our wedding at Hengrave Hall! The set list was fantastic, but also the performances by all the band members was top quality"
As a band we have toured the US twice with bands including Alien Ant Farm and Fuel, supported Bruce Springsteen at Hyde Park and headlined Trafalgar Square, London. Our lead singer has recorded backing vocals for Ellie Goulding, Adele and Ryan Gosling in the current box office smash “Barbie” movie.
Halfway to New York Pricing & Costs
£2,995 - £4,995
4 Piece band (2 x 60mins or 3 x 40mins) Optional extras: female vocalist and/or sax @ £450 each, Acoustic Duo for your ceremony and/or drinks reception: from £595, Manned DJ service between band sets and until midnight: £250 Sound and lighting for the dancefloor area is included, as is a first dance song of your choice.
Typical set
From
£3,795
Ceremony: Acoustic duo (3 songs of your choice for bridal entrance, signing of the register, couple exit) Acoustic Duo for your drinks reception 4 piece band with manned DJ till midnight
What's included
Halfway to New York Details

Disco Lighting
Sound Equipment
PA System
Noise Limiter Experience
Take Requests
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Learn New Songs

Type of Performer(s) or Business

Function Band
DJ

Primary Instrument(s)

Complete Band
Male Vocals
Female Vocals
Brass
Piano
Drums
Guitar

Style of Music

Ceremony Music
Reception Music
Drinks / Cocktails Music
Pop / Rock
Acoustic
Halfway to New York Full Description
Halfway to New York are a rare gem on the Function & Corporate circuit. Having supported huge names including Bruce Springsteen at Hyde Park and headlined Trafalgar Square as part of the Closing Paralympic Celebrations, the band caught the attention of promoters in the United States. Since then the band have been touring across the US supporting bands like Fuel and Alien Ant Farm. Now back in the UK, the band have been inundated with requests to perform at Corporate and Private Events. Available as a high energy 4-piece band as standard, with the option of adding Female Vocals and Saxophone to the line-up, H2NY can tailor their band to suit each client’s individual requirements. They also offer a DJ service and all Sound and Lighting equipment is included. An Acoustic Duo for your ceremony and drinks reception is also an optional extra Sam Burkey, the band’s lead vocalist, has recorded backing vocals for artists including Adele, Ellie Goulding, and Keith Urban, as well as backing vocals for Ryan Gosling in the blockbuster movie, "Barbie". Halfway to New York are one of the most in-demand wedding bands in the UK, so book them quickly!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Sam Burkey
We are a highly experienced band with an extensive CV that includes tours of the US and recording with artists including Adele and Ellie Goulding. It’s your big day - don’t leave anything to chance. We will deliver and then some!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6
Reviews
(56)
Emma and Luke
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
We could not have asked for anything better!

Hi Sam, You were absolutely amazing last Saturday!!! We could not have asked for anything better. Wow! Everybody clearly loved the Manhattans and it was amazing to see everybody up dancing. Thank you for all the special little touches as well like playing Hop Little Bunnies for our beautiful niece. Such an incredible evening. Thank you!!! And you are amazing. What a voice! Emma and Luke.

Rebekah Chanter
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
Fantastic!

Hi Sam & the whole band, thank you so much again. We have had so many people ask us already who our band was because of how fantastic you were!

Katie Jowle
Wedding: July
August 2023
Just Fabulous!

We had H2NY play at our daughter's wedding and they were just fabulous. From the seamless organisation to a dance floor packed all night. We have had soooo many people say how great the band were. Thank you so much for the perfect party end to our day.

Sofia Lambert
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
The dance floor was not empty once!

We had an absolutely wonderful time and wanted to say thank you to you and the band for being part of the day! The band were fantastic and everyone has commented on what an incredible party it was, then dance floor was not empty once! We loved all the song choices and thought they did a wonderful job with our first dance!

Julia Waterfall
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
The Dance floor was never empty!

Huge thanks to H2NY for making our evening so fantastic!! The dance floor was never empty!! Sam and the rest of the band were brilliant - true professionals. Great communication prior to the event everything couldn’t have gone better. Loads of guests commented on how fantastic they were. Would highly recommend to anyone!!

Charlie Murphy
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
All our guests have been raving about the band!

"Hey Sam, You and the band were just epic! Music is such a big part of our lives and we always love to rock the dancefloor. We picked you guys because of your unique style and you did not disappoint! All of our guests have been raving about the band! Not only were the band amazing, the music afterwards kept everyone in the party spirit (it felt like the last 30mins were maybe 2mins long we were having so much fun!). Charlie and I are so happy that we got you to be part of our special day!

Sam Flint
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
The Best Wedding band they'd ever seen!

Amazing! I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better band for our wedding at Hengrave Hall! The set list was fantastic, but also the performances by all the band members was top quality - especially Sam as lead singer, Cat as female lead vocal and the saxophone player (didn’t catch his name!). So many people at our wedding complimented us after and said how they were the best wedding band they’d ever seen!

Sarah Baldwin
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
A Brilliant part of our day!

Sam and his band were a brilliant part of our wedding day, performing two excellent one hour sets with DJ sets either side. Communication in advance of the day was clear and helpful, with Sam even recording a demo of our first dance prior to booking! Highly recommended."

Katharine Aitken
Happy couple married in June
August 2023
The Songs were all TOO Good!

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding last weekend. The band were absolutely fantastic and the fact you had all of the guests on the dance floor is testament to how brilliant you were and what a great party atmosphere you created. We have had so many compliments from guests on your performance so a huge thank you- you really made the evening. I could barely drag myself off the dance floor for 5 minutes to talk to people, the songs were all too good!

Ed Steele
Happy couple married in June
August 2023
INCREDIBLE!

H2NY were incredible! Sam was so organised and helpful in the buildup and they were spectacular on the day itself. We would definitely recommend them.

Halfway to New York Location & Contact Details

Address

Barnehurst Rd, Bexleyheath, Greater London, DA7 6HB, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Bexleyheath

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25

Nearest Train Station

Bexleyheath

Nearest Airport

London City

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

On a hilltop in Santorini, Greece. Beautiful location, wonderful couple. We provided ceremony and drinks reception acoustic music, 6 piece band and DJ service.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Energetic, professional, experienced, talented, accommodating.

What about your business are you most proud of?

Our attention to detail and our accessibility for clients. We know how important their big day is to our clients and we are with them every step of the way. No emails are left unreplied in inboxes, no calls sent to voicemail. We are fully focused on providing as much information and guidance as our clients ask for, and as quickly as possible.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Let the band put the Setlist together. By all means look at our sample repertoire and let us know what songs you particularly like and dislike but we know what keeps a dancefloor full so we can provide setlist that works for you and your guests.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

Sun cream

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Generally a couple will email us with a date and the vibe they are looking for - we have usually been recommended by a friend or the couple may have seen us at a previous wedding. Then I will talk them through our various line-up options. Once agreed and closer to the wedding date we talk through some setlist ideas and first dance songs. Then we finalise logistics, timings for arrival, setup, band food, load-in, load- out accessibility so that there are no surprises on the day.

What makes a romantic first dance?

I like acoustic versions of popular songs - something a little bit different and keeps the guests guessing what the song is for a little while longer than normal.

What is your number one floor-filler?

Mr. Brightside - The Killers

Which band from the past would you most like to have been part of?

Radiohead

What is the soundtrack to your life?

Mr Bightside