Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when can I see the Emerald Thieves play?
All Emerald Thieves gigs are listed on the website under 'Availabilty' however with many bookings being private functions and wedding parties they are not all open to the general public. It is due to this fact the band endeavours to play 1 to 2 showcase gigs every month in selected pubs and music venues throughout the North East area. These showcase gigs are very much a scaled down affair but they give everyone the opportunity to see Emerald Thieves play for free and allow the band to try out new material in a relaxed atmosphere....an ideal opportunity for future wedding couples to sneak a peak!
What music do you play?
It depends on the occasion and venue really. A selection of Emerald Thieves covers is listed under 'celtic & fiddle songs' and 'rock & pop songs' at the top of the Emerald Thieves page on this site. The band are well-known for interacting with the audience; often allowing them to pick their own set at showcase gigs!! Get yourself along, put in your request and if you hang on until the end the band will play a final set of requested tracks picked out at random from the hat. How good is that?
How much do Emerald Thieves charge?
We pride ourselves on being up-front about our fees. Our prices haven't increased since 2009 and we will now be maintaining these prices once again throughout 2012.
There are three price bands; A, B and C, based on the occasion, the venue and the size of the show. These prices are all-inclusive for local gigs only and although we fequently travel throughout the UK and abroad a distance surcharge applies to such bookings.
PRICE A - Weddings, festivals, corporate events, Xmas party functions– £950
The full show.
100 minutes of quality live music chosen from our playlist by you.
Emerald Thieves will also arrange and perform live your choice of ‘first dance’.
Large scale 6,000 watt sound system and LED lighting.
Use of disco lights and the band sound system to play your iPod music - free until midnight.
(£120 per additional hour or part thereof)
Or.....
Maddison, professional DJ to accompany the band - £250 until midnight
(£120 per additional hour or part thereof)
PRICE B - Clubs, private party bookings- £600
2x 45 minute regular club sets. Irish selection plus Rock & Pop
Medium scale 4,000 watt PA system and lights.
PRICE C - Showcase gigs - £400
1x 30 minute acoustic Irish set
1x 30 minute rock & pop set
Small scale 1000 watt PA system
N.B – showcases are casual, scaled-down sessions featuring 2 to 5 band members and are suitable for small pubs only.
Latest events
Sunday 20th May 2012
Travellers Rest, Consett
Monday 21st May 2012
Emerald Thieves - Wedding Function @ Lumley Castle, Chester le St
Friday 25th May 2012
Emerald Thieves function band @ Roker Hotel. Sunderland
Saturday 26th May 2012
Emerald Thieves dinner party @ Thirsk Garden Centre - public
Friday 1st June 2012
Emerald Thieves @ The Shack, Boldon