D.A.T.E – Dora and the Explorers Versatile 4piece live band playing the best party hits from the 60’to today

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 155 miles of Wirral, Merseyside. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Live Band Entertainment for Private & Public Events

We offer:
* 2x 45-minute live sets or 2 x 60-minute live sets
* A diverse repertoire covering a wide range of genres and decades, from timeless classics to contemporary favourites
* All packages include full PA, lighting and, if required, DJ sets between live performances to keep the atmosphere going throughout the event.
* Flexible band line-ups tailored to suit your venue, audience, and budget
4-piece band: from £1534
5-piece band: from £2006
6-piece band: from £2360
We are VAT registered, and a detailed quotation can be provided upon request. Pricing depends on factors such as location, event duration, band size, and specific requirements and does not include VAT.
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About / Biography

D.A.T.E – Dora and the Explorers is a dynamic 4–5 piece live band delivering an unforgettable soundtrack for any event. Our versatile repertoire spans decades of music, from 60s rock ’n’ roll and Motown classics to 70s disco anthems, 80s power rock, and the biggest hits from the 90s, 00s, and today. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, private party, or special celebration, we bring high-energy performances, exceptional musicianship, and a packed dance floor from the first song to the last. With something for every generation, Voyagers Party Band guarantees a night of great music, fun, and lasting memories.


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Reviews (6)

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 10

Location

Based in Wirral, Merseyside

Will travel up to 175 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 175 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 155 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction The Rolling Stones

8 Days a Week The Beatles

9 to 5 Dolly Parton

Ain't No Sunshine Bill Withers

All Right Now Free

All Shook Up Elvis

Bad Case of Loving You Robert Palmer

Bad Moon Rising Creedence Clearwater Revival

Beat It Michael Jackson

Black Horse & the Cherry Tree KT Tunstall

Black Magic Woman Santana

Black Velvet Allanah Myles

Blame It on the Boogie The Jacksons

Blue Suede Shoes Elvis

Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison

Car Wash Rose Royce

Chasing Cars Snow Patrol

Come Together The Beatles

Country Roads John Denver

Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen

Dock of the Bay Otis Redding

Does Your Mother Know ABBA

Don’t Look Back in Anger Oasis

Don't Stop Believin’ Journey

Don’t Stop Me Now Queen

Dreams Fleetwood Mac

Easy Commodores

Every Breath You Take The Police

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Tears for Fears

Faith George Michael

Fever Peggy Lee

Folsom Prison Blues Johnny Cash

Footloose Kenny Loggins

Get Back The Beatles

Gimme Gimme Gimme ABBA

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Cyndi Lauper

Great Balls Of Fire Jerry Lee Lewis

Hallelujah Alexandra Burke

Have You Ever Seen the Rain Creedence Clearwater Revival

Heaven Is a Place on Earth Belinda Carlisle

Help! The Beatles

Here For the Party Gretchen Wilson

Higher & Higher Jackie Wilson

Hit Me With Your Best Shot Pat Benatar

Hit the Road Jack Ray Charles

Hot Stuff Donna Summer

Hotel California The Eagles

I Got You (I Feel Good) James Brown

I Love Rock n Roll Joan Jett

I Predict a Riot Kaiser Chiefs

I Saw Her Standing There The Beatles

I Want to Break Free Queen

I’ll Be There For You The Rembrandts

I’m a Believer The Monkees

Jailhouse Rock Elvis

Johnny B. Goode Chuck Berry

Jolene Dolly Parton

Jump Van Halen

Just the Two of Us Bill Withers

Lady Modjo

Life in the Fast Lane The Eagles

Life is a Highway Rascal Flatts

Livin’ On a Prayer Bon Jovi

Long Train Runnin’ The Doobie Brothers

Man! I Feel Like a Woman Shania Twain

Master Blaster (Jammin’) Stevie Wonder

Moves Like Jagger Maroon 5

Mr Brightside The Killers

Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett

My Girl The Temptations

Never Gonna Give You Up Rick Astley

Piece of My Heart Janis Joplin

Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry

Pretty Woman Roy Orbison

Pride and Joy Stevie Ray Vaughn

Proud Mary Tina Turner

Red Light Spells Danger Billy Ocean

Rosanna Toto

Seven Nation Army The White Stripes

Sex on Fire Kings of Leon

Shut Up and Dance With Me WALK THE MOON

Signed, Sealed, Delivered Stevie Wonder

Sir Duke Stevie Wonder

Spooky Dusty Springfield

Stand By Me Ben E. King

Stuck in the Middle Stealers Wheel

Sultans of Swing Dire Straits

Summer of 69 Bryan Adams

Sunny Bobby Hebb

Superstition Stevie Wonder

Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd

Take It Easy The Eagles

Take On Me A-ha

Teenage Dirtbag Wheatus

Teenage Kicks The Undertones

Tennessee Whiskey Chris Stapleton

That’ll Be the Day Buddy Holly

The Best Tina Turner

The Boys Are Back In Town Thin Lizzy

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of at least 8 meters x 5 meters. We require 2 x 13 amp power sockets and 3 parking spaces.


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


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.


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

Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify 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 played at?

We have performed for 10yrs on various cruise ships , land residencies in the UAE, Africa and U.K. private events.


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

We have a range of artists that influenced our style. Some of them are Tina Turner, Queen and Tower of Power


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

We started gigging whilst in college and our performances developed from there. Since we started we’ve performed at thousands of weddings, parties and events across the UK and abroad.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

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

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.


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. 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 a high energy group that loves to get the audience on their feet dancing


Can you tailor specific music to our event ?

Yes,

We already cover a wide variety of genres and we can learn specific requested songs for private events.

Venues

D.A.T.E – Dora and the Explorers has performed at these venues:

The Red Dog Saloon Residency - Liverpool

Private Wedding s

Princess Cruises - Worldwide

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Country

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Disco

Funk

Motown

Soul

Tribute

Rock

Britpop

Classic Rock

Indie

Rock 'n' Roll

Alternative Rock

French Music

Italian Music

Spanish Music

Features:

Male & female vocalists

Lighting system included

Uses backing tracks

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

Will travel internationally

DJ / background music options

PAT tested

100% acoustic (no power)

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

Instrumental

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