Introducing a Fresh Approach to Background Music and your Live Band experience!!!

Our team of highly talented contemporary musicians and commercial & corporate DJ's join forces to bring you their own blend of ambient Café Del Mar inspired tracks as well as R&B, Soul, Funk, Latin, Pop and House.

Combining improvised acoustic instrumentals and live vocals with electronic beats, this versatile collective can provide both chill out lounge style music for a drinks reception or during dinner, as well as up-beat dance floor fillers later on in the evening. 

Our musicians and DJs have supported international headline acts and filled dance floors at after show parties for the likes of Gwen Stefani and Counting Crows. The musical flexibility that the collective offer makes them an excellent choice for live: private and corporate events... Recent corporate Clients include: Dixons, Intrinsic Financial Services Ltd, The Coors Brewing Company, Bayer AG, MSG & Nokia.

For audio downloads and more, check out the Beat Heroes Website: http://beatheroes.squarespace.com/

Members

DJ Justin Charles: A dj With vast experience of DJ-ing at private parties, clubs and corporate events Justin is a versatile DJ who is very familiar working within a high-profile capacity and can assure you of a fresh approach. With a huge repertoire to call on he can suit the music to your event. Music can be chill-out for background music at networking events or he can bring it upbeat with party floor fillers, Funk, Soul, 70’s, 80’s, Disco, R&B, Hip Hop or House – all mixed up to smiles on faces. Former events and venues include: Jaguar XJ World Premiere Launch at Saatchi Gallery with Sophie Ellis Bextor & Richie Jones, Goldwell Party At Jasmin Studios (perfomed alongside Jocelyn Brown), RBS, Ernst & Young, M&S, Eurostar (Anniversary Party) Hotel Arts Barcelona (Private Party), Ministry of Sound, Pacha, Café Mambo, Mao Rooms, Kube Bar (Ibiza) and many more… 

DJ Sam Totolee: DJ Sam Totolee is a specialist in creating the ultimate playlist. He is a high end DJ with over 15 years experience and a client list that speaks for itself. Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Formula 1 to name just a few who have called on Sam's fantastic services.

The past year has been an amazing year so far for Sam. Highlights have included the Royal Premiere of Sex and The City 2 at Kensington Palace, Playboy's 50th Anniversary in Cape Town, parties in Ibiza for Kylie Minogue and supermodel Eva Herzigova and Ark 2010 with The Killers and Groove Armada.

Each event or party is created as a bespoke musical journey. Depending on the type of party, theme and the clientele, Sam will tailor make a rocking set that is guaranteed to leave your guests with a happy smile and wanting more.

Vocalist Andrea Britton: British Singer Songwriter and an inspiration junkie. Andrea has many releases in the UK Top 40 and around the world. She has toured with Kylie, Kelly Rowland and many more. Andrea is a real find.

Vocalist Laura Vane:  Laura has been working in the music industry professionally and releasing her records for over a decade. She writes, records and performs her own material all over the globe, from England and the rest of Europe, to Japan and Argentina. Artists that Laura has worked with: Gnarles Barkley, The Streets, Mike Skinner, Mj Cole, Robbie Rivera, Dave Spoon, Lewis Taylor, Part Time Heroes, Hint, Diesler, Kidda and many more… 

Percussionist Jay on Drums: Jay's professional and friendly attitude ensures that your clients, employees or guests will not be disappointed. He is able to adapt to any environment, works closely with venues, other musicians and takes all events seriously; enabling him to deliver a high quality performance every time and to create exactly the right ambience needed to achieve your desired end result. Jay uses both his hands and a variety of drum sticks and beaters whilst performing which means a variety of styles can be achieved. Depending on the music being played, the time of night, the occasion; you could experience the tribal sound of African Beats, Afro-Cuban Grooves or Up-Beat Latin vibes. He is able to fully amplify his performance by connecting to any PA system. 

Saxophonist & Flautist Rob Hughes: Rob Hughes is a busy and experienced London-based musician with an extensive list of live performances to his credit at top UK arenas and other notable venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the famous Ronnie Scott’s and 606 Jazz Clubs. He has also performed across the world in Europe, North America, Africa and Australasia. He has worked alongside a diverse range of artists including Gloria Gaynor, Mark Ronson, All Saints, Chuck Berry, ABC, Daniel Merriweather, Go West, Tony Hadley and Javine, appearing as a recording artist on All Saints multi-million selling debut album and on the 2005 top ten smash hit single “Rocket” by the dance band, Braund Reynolds. He has also appeared and toured as part of the “Original Blues Brothers” and “Oh What a Night” musicals. As a solo artist Rob released his debut album, “Butterfly”, in 2006. TV appearances include Top of the Pops (BBC), Popworld (Channel 4), T4 (Channel 4), CD:UK (ITV1) and Children in Need (BBC). 

DJ Jo Sennitt: DJ, playing disco, funk and hip-hop classics, Jo describes herself as playing “music with attitude for people without”. She has held residencies at Café de Paris and Roller Disco and guested at Ministry of Sound and Home. 

Percussionist Charlie C: Charlie is a great Bongo player who started playing on the club scene after an inspiring trip to Ibiza. He has accompanied a variety of DJ’s in venues like The Cross and Ministry, playing, Congas, Bongos and Timbales.

"The guys were brill! ... Really refreshing. Thanks!"
Jodie Saint Managing Director at Pi-Live