Reviews of The Pop Pickers

96 reviews, rated 10/10 on average

Wesley and Hayley Gibbons (Wedding Festival) 26 Sept 2025
10/10

These guys were unbelievable for our wedding festival. We had four bands throughout the day with Pop Pickers playing as the 3rd band as we started with an acoustic singer/guitarist and then an Irish band whilst we were having dinner.
Pop Pickers kicked the main party of with our first dance, with the song 'Be My Baby' by the Ronettes. They were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. All our guests absolutely loved them and their music. They played 50's,60's and 70's . We initially chose them as we were looking for a band to play our main dance song to and once we started looking at their entire music catalogue, we were really impressed and knew that the mixture of music from the years would be great for our wedding.
Really nice guys and very talented and professional. We would highly recommend Pop Pickers. Top class.
Thankyou

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Wesley and Hayley, Many thanks for your lovely review it really is appreciated. It was certainly a special day and enjoyed very much by all of us. Thank you once again. The Pop Pickers
Carol (Poole Centenary Hall & Club) 31 Aug 2025
10/10

What an amazing night, these guys are brilliant, full dance floor all night, thank you xx

Jenny & Kate (80th birthday party) 7 Jun 2025
10/10

We booked the Pop Pickers for our Dad's 80th birthday party and they were brilliant! All the songs played from the 50s, 60s & 70s were known by all and got a lot of people up dancing.

Communication with Ian was great before the event, and we would thoroughly recommend.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Many thanks Jenny and Kate for a lovely review. Glad the party went so well for you both and family.
Tina & Phillip (Birthday Party) 15 Jul 2024
10/10

We booked The Pop Pickers for a Special Birthday Celebration. They were Absolutely Fantastic! Great selection of 50's, 60's and 70's music. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were up dancing. So many friends and family have said how amazing and professional they are. A truly memorable evening.
Very Highly Recommended Top Class Band.

Bev (Seend Royal British Legion) 18 Sept 2023
10/10

It was a fabulous evening,,,, thank you The Pop Pickers  you were brilliant.

Anita (Royal British Legion Fund Raising Event) 18 Sept 2023
10/10

I can’t tell you how many comments we’ve had from those who attended our British Legion evening in Seend near Devizes, Wilts on Saturday…… all excellent, I should say!! Thank you so much for making our evening so successful. We will definitely be in touch again. The village is still talking about it. Great to see so many people up on the dance floor (and the tables and chairs!) within minutes of starting and wanting to continue well into the night!!! A great night. Thanks to all. See you again soon.

Susan (Romsey Royal British Legion) 22 Aug 2023
10/10

Thankyou for a brilliant evening,of great music,dancing & good company ???

Annie Woodman (70th birthday party) 14 Aug 2023
10/10

I’ve seen the pop pickers a few times before and only they would do for the party I wanted to give my mum.
The music of her younger days ?
That being said, everyone had an amazing time and most were up dancing at some point or dancing in their seats.
Will definitely book again for future events.
Highly recommend to anyone that wants a fun filled time.
Thank you ?

Jennifer (Sportsman Club) 1 Aug 2023
10/10

You were brilliant. Everyone had a great night.

Vicky (Sportsman Club) 1 Aug 2023
10/10

Brilliant band, had a great night. x

Madelaine (Sportsman Club) 1 Aug 2023
10/10

Great night. Great tunes, Great Band.

David Moore-Kelly (Private party) 24 Jul 2023
10/10

Ian and his band thoroughly entertained us with a broad playlist of hits that inspired our relaxed and fed partygoers onto the dance floor. Massive thanks, we all thoroughly enjoyed your talents !

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi David, Many thanks for your kind review, which is much appreciated. Best regards Ian
Leanne (Member - Fareham Social Club) 20 Mar 2023
10/10

It was an amazing evening, I hope it’s not too long before your back.

Sue (Member - Fareham Social Club) 20 Mar 2023
10/10

Absolutely awesome night, couldn't have asked for better. Never fail to entertain in the best possible way, always a pleasure to hear you perform, hopefully see you again soon. Thank you soooooo very much. Xxxxx

Dor (Portsmouth Post Office Club - Member) 6 Mar 2023
10/10

Was a very good night, nice to see people enjoying themselves. Thank you The Pop Pickers for great music.

Ariadne (Portsmouth Post Office Club - Member) 6 Mar 2023
10/10

Fabulous evening. Such a great band xxx

Paul (DJ - Portsmouth Post Office Club) 6 Mar 2023
10/10

What a superb night at the PO CLUB. Thank you The Pop Pickers. Such a superb band, had everyone on the dance floor last night.

Natasha (Portsmouth Post Office Club - Member) 6 Mar 2023
10/10

Fantastic night. Need to get these back asap x

Tarina (Parkstone Trades and Labour Club member) 6 Feb 2023
10/10

Had a brilliant night last night with The Pop Pickers at Parkstone Trades and Labour Club. A brilliant band. x x

Terry (Hythe & District Club Member) 6 Feb 2023
10/10

Good night Ian. Great music as always.

Mark (Private members club) 31 Jan 2023
10/10

Thank you for a great night. I can hardly talk today after singing along all night.

Sue Lampard (Attendee at party) 16 Jan 2023
10/10

It was a fabulous night so good to see so many folk there, and the terrific Pop Pickers too. Wonderful food supplied also which of course was amazing. Hope for more nights like it in the near future. Thanks to all those involved. xx

Rosemary Smith (70th Birthday party) 9 Jan 2023
10/10

If you want a great band that takes you back in time then you most definitely won’t go wrong with the Pop Pickers !! They are fabulous and you will have a fantastic evening . You will be tapping those feet and singing along to all the best songs of the 50s 60s and 70s before you know it . Great party atmosphere ! Well worth booking this band ! You will not be disappointed !

Michele (80th birthday party organiser) 7 Jan 2023
10/10

Thanks again for last night. Everyone loved it! You were all fab!

Jane Monk (60th birthday party) 31 Dec 2022
10/10

Can’t praise the Pop Pickers highly enough. Fantastic band, great music and proper musicians. We had the best time with them playing for my party and I would thoroughly recommend them.
Thank you guys so much

Susan (Romsey Royal British Legion) 5 Dec 2022
10/10

An absolutely brilliant evening in Romsey Royal British Legion with the Pop Pickers. We thank you for an amazing night of music & Dance with such a brilliant crowd of happy fun-loving people. I hope you return soon.

Ken (Entertainment Secretary - Fareham Social Club) 23 Oct 2022
10/10

Great performance last night at the club. I have booked you in for an additional date in 2023.

Philippa (Bowling Club event organiser) 28 Sept 2022
10/10

Thank you again for a brilliant evening. We've had lots of fabulous comments back since Friday evening.

Philippa (Bowling Club event organiser) 24 Sept 2022
10/10

Absolutely fantastic band. If you're looking for a live band that play all the classics, then these are your guys. Thank you for a fantastic evening, everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves and the music! Brilliant!

Rianna (Knaphill Working Men's Club - Entertainment Secretary) 19 Sept 2022
10/10

Thank you so much for Saturday it was a brilliant night and I had lots of great feedback. Thank you for confirming next year's date.

Jean Smith (Social Secretary - Woolston Social Club) 12 Sept 2022
10/10

Fantastic night, all good reports. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Andy (Motor Caravanning Club - Rally Officer) 12 Sept 2022
10/10

Thank you and the group for the great performance at Salisbury Rugby last month, everyone enjoyed it immensely. I am looking at options for 2023. Are you available one night between the 19-24 July?

Tarina (Talbot Rise Social Club) 22 Aug 2022
10/10

You were amazing as usual. Thank you for a great night.

Karen (Talbot Rise Social Club) 22 Aug 2022
10/10

Great band last night. Good to see Talbot Rise Club that busy.

Jane (Talbot Rise Social Club) 22 Aug 2022
10/10

Brilliant group. Great evening.

Ron (Talbot Rise Social Club) 22 Aug 2022
10/10

Packed house last night. Thank you The Pop Pickers.

Nicky (Poole Centenary Hall and Club) 22 Aug 2022
10/10

Brilliant as usual. Me and Steve had a great time x.

Elizabeth (Poole Centenary Hall and Club) 22 Aug 2022
10/10

Absolutely fab day great music from The Pop Pickers x.

Mary (Nursling and Rownhams Social Club) 22 Aug 2022
10/10

Always a great evening with The Pop Pickers at Nursling & Rownhams Social Club.

Suzanne Taylor (Dad's 80th birthday party) 2 Aug 2022
10/10

The Pop Pickers were just fabulous. I cannot thank Ian and the band enough for such a great evening of music. The party was held in a smaller room than the band was used to, but the sound levels were perfect. They were very accommodating with timings etc so that the evening ran smoothly. The song choices from the 50's and 60's, 70's was spot on, everyone was up on their feet and I am pleased to say my 80 year old Dad danced all night.

Excellent band and great value, now we just need another event so we can book them again.

Jacque (Club gig at the Woolston & District Trades and Labour Club) 1 Aug 2022
10/10

Great group at Woolston Trades and Labour, had everyone up on their feet.

Darren (Private Celebration of Life event) 24 Apr 2022
10/10

Everyone really enjoyed it, will look to book again at some point. I will find an excuse!. Thanks again - Darren and Family.

David (Andover Central Club) 24 Apr 2022
10/10

It was a brilliant evening, also brilliant feedback from all that was there. Look forward to welcoming you back.

Sarah (Hotel Dinner/Dance Organiser) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Thank you for making our evening go with a swing. The music was fantastic and everyone enjoyed the dancing.

Peter (Birthday Party Organiser) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

It was the best evening by far. You and your band really kept the music flowing for us oldies. It was the best of times and music. It would be great to do it all again. I definitely would love that. Who knows a few more of us will be 80 soon.

Jacqui (Woolston Social Club) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

You were fantastic. Enjoyed the music - thank you.

Jean Smith (Social Secretary - Woolston Social Club) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

You were fantastic. Enjoyed the music. You’re brilliant. Thank you so much, they loved you.

Mitzi (Strawberry Field Tavern) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Thanks for another awesome night of entertainment guys. Looking forward to seeing you all next week in Park Gate

Mitzi (The Bugle) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

You guys were bloody brilliant last night. Can't wait to see you next Friday in Botley.

Vicky (The Bugle) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Thankyou for such a good night and all the songs we could dance too! Will see you Friday in Botley too!

Peter (Entertainment Secretary - Witterings Royal British Legion) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Was great to have you guys back. Great evening. Thanks.

Martin (Secretary - Hayling Island Royal British Legion) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

The club has had so many positive responses to our New Years Eve party with The Pop Pickers which we thank you all for and we are pleased to announce that they will return later on in the year.

Chris (Hayling Island Royal British Legion) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Fantastic night. The Music from The Pop Pickers was Fab and the buffet was scrumptious. I didn't do any dancing (just had stroke) but my wife really had a blast boogieing with some of the ladies on the dance floor, thank you girls.

Jennifer (Hayling Island Royal British Legion) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Thanks for a great time great music.

Edra (Hayling Island Royal British Legion) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Super fun last night at the Legion. Great music thanks to The Pop Pickers. Danced all night including with my son and both grandsons, a rare event. It was an excellent night. Well organised and everyone was having fun. Thank you to all those who made it a good evening.

Tarina (Parkstone Trades and Labour Club) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Thank you for a great night last night at Parkstone trade and labour club. You were brilliant as usual. Merry Christmas to you all.

Mitzi (The Bugle) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

You guys were AMAZING. You entertained us from the very first song. Thankyou SOOOO MUCH For a brilliant night.

Vicky (The Bugle) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Thankyou so much for last night. Your set was amazing and we all loved dancing. Can’t wait to see you all again x

Claire (Knaphill Working Men's Club) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

It was an awesome night with awesome music. Thank you.

Catherine (Knaphill Working Men's Club) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

We've enjoyed your music so much, hope to see you soon many thanks.

Jane (Knaphill Working Men's Club) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

A brilliant night. Thank you

Rianna Louise (Social Secretary Knaphill Working Men's Club) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Thank you all for a fantastic evening. It was a brilliant night last night and definitely would like to get you booked in for next year. Also if possible maybe book you for NYE 2023.

Jean Smith (Social Secretary - Woolston Social Club) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

Contact me to book you again please ASAP. I’ve heard nothing but fantastic feed back from members - Jean.

Alison (Woolston Social Club) 4 Apr 2022
10/10

What an awesome band. You really did good this time Jean Smith . Can we have them again please xx.

Angie Day (Club gig at the Thorngate Hall members Bar) 15 Sept 2021
10/10

Yes it was a great evening. Hope you will be back soon at The Club so we can have another brilliant night. Thanks Pop Pickers and all those that came along

Rob Skiller (Club gig at the Thorngate Hall members Bar) 15 Sept 2021
10/10

Thanks for a great evening. Excellent band and good fun was had by all. Look forward to the next one.

Mark Rogers (Club gig at the Thorngate Hall members Bar) 15 Sept 2021
10/10

So good at the Windsor Castle, we just had to pop in to the Thorngate Hall Members Bar. Glad we did.

Angie Day (Club gig at the Thorngate Hall members Bar) 15 Sept 2021
10/10

Yes what a fantastic night. Well done Sarah And your team. Looking forward to seeing The Pop Pickers again.

Angie Day (Club gig at the Thorngate Hall members Bar) 15 Sept 2021
10/10

Thanks Guys for a fantastic evening at the Thorngate Members Bar. Hope you will be back soon xx.

Susan Young (Club gig at the Thorngate Hall members Bar) 12 Sept 2021
10/10

Thankyou The Pop Pickers, for another wonderful night of fabulous music, dance & fun.

Angie Day (Pub gig) 12 Sept 2021
10/10

Thanks for another Fab night at the Windsor Castle pub xx

Jane Davies (Pub gig) 12 Sept 2021
10/10

Had a fantastic night seeing you all here tonight. You sounded great. Look forward to seeing you again. Xx

Angie Day (Private 70th birthday party) 30 Aug 2021
10/10

Thanks For A Fantastic Evening Guys Everyone Thought You Were Fantastic.

Julie Collins (Birthday party) 25 Aug 2021
10/10

Your a great bunch of guys, your music is brilliant, and you sure know how to get a party to go with a swing, Come back to Liss soon ??x

Susan Young (Club event) 8 Aug 2021
10/10

Congratulations for making it through Covid. I am sure you will continue, onwards & upwards and easily pass your expectations. You are all amazing ?xxx

John (Club event) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Thanks for a very entertaining evening. Finally, I managed to get along to see you play. The wife and I had a really good evening. You lot are a very entertaining band. It was a pleasure to finally meet you.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi John. Many thanks for your comments and glad you had a good evening. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Bob Garwood (Royal Navy dinner dance) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Very many thanks Ian for another fabulous evening's entertainment at our Ladies Night in HMS Excellent. I know I speak for all our members of the Solent Division HMS Ganges Association. Thank you once again.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Bob, we really enjoyed the evening. Thanks to you and your colleagues for your hospitality. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Cathy (Club event) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Well done to you, what a brilliant show you all put on last night at the Iona club. You were brilliant. You get better and better each time we see you - 5 stars 10/10.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Cathy, it's a great club you have there. Great atmosphere and very friendly people. We will look forward to the next time. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Dave Plenty (Club event) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

The group were brilliant, lots of members agreed. Must book them again Dave. They are booked for next year. Only the best at our club.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Dave, we really enjoyed our first visit to your club and will look forward to returning later in the year. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Keith Mason (Club event) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Good night had by all. Brill feedback from our members so see you guys next year.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Keith, thanks for your comments. We really enjoyed our first visit to your club and will look forward to the next one. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Susan (Club event) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Brilliant Band, sound fantastic. Brilliant range of songs. Saw them at Romsey Legion

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Susan. Glad you enjoyed the evening. We always enjoy playing at the club so hope to see you there again. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Mike Noonam (Royal Navy dinner dance) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Great job last night - thanks. Feedback today is you lads made it one of the best evenings we have had to date. We will not be back in Pompey until 2021, hopefully we will be able to book you then. Best wishes.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Mike. Thank you for the feedback, which is much appreciated. We really enjoyed the evening and meeting all your members. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Angie (Club event) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Enjoyed you all. The music was great. All the songs we know and love. If you are still around in 2 years I will have you for my 70th.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Angie, glad you enjoyed the evening. Please get in touch about your 70th when convenient. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Steve White (Club event) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Thank you all for a fantastic night last night. Great music and fantastic atmosphere.
It was good to meet you all and look forward to seeing you on your return on the 23 November.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Steve, we had a great night at your community centre and will look forward to returning later in the year.
Gilly (Club event) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Great turn out last night for the Pop Pickers. A great band and everyone had a brilliant time. Always happy to see them at our club.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Gilly, we had a great time at your club for our first visit and will definitely look forward to returning later in the year. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Mark Nevitt (Pub event) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Superb entertainment and great sound. I will never forget your gig at the Red Lion, Stubbington, on the day I was released from six weeks in hospital. Sang my heart out to all those well known songs, a great night. Thanks.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Mark, so pleased you had a good night after your recent illness. Hopefully you can come and see us again in the future. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Julie (Private birthday party) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Wow what a great night I have had. Thanks to everyone who has made it special my girls and their families, my family and all my lovely friends and my wonderful fiancé. I've been very spoilt over the last three days. I love you all. Thank you to The Pop Pickers for a great night of music and thanks Ron Gear for singing with me xx.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Julie, glad you had a great birthday party and being brave enough to come and sing with the band. We all had great fun. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Louise (Club event) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

As usual you were great last night. Was speaking to a member on Friday and told him if he wanted you guys for his party he would need to book you ASAP. Everyone has been asking when you’re back at the club, so I think it will be a good turn out for the next one.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Louise, we had a great night at your club and hope we can fix up another date soon. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Bob (Royal Navy dinner dance) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Good Afternoon. Just a very big thank you for last night’s fantastic entertainment. Everyone had a good evening. Hopefully you may get some bookings as a result. We hopefully can organise a further evening in the future. Wishing yourself and band members a very merry Christmas and New Year.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Bob, many thanks for your comments. It was a great Christmas party and thank you for your hospitality. Regards The Pop Pickers.
David (Annual dinner dance) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Last night was our 1st meeting since our Dinner/Dance. All the feedback has been excellent. I just wanted to pass on to you that our membership was very impressed and that you are on the list of those we would like again. The bands flexibility and attitude were clearly visible. We were all well pleased.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi David, so glad your dinner dance function went well. It was a lovely venue and we really enjoyed the occasion. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Julie (Private birthday party) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Just had to say a big big thank you for playing at my 70th Birthday Party on Friday night. You are simply the best group! I have had so many comments about the music and how much everyone enjoyed the night. So now we are all planning for December when we can all come down and all enjoy another brilliant night with all our fancy dress for Christmas, which I'm looking forward to already, and I'm sure everyone else is to. Keep up the good work! Love to you all.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Julie, it really was a great 70th birthday party. Everyone had such fun. We can't wait for the Christmas event for more of the same. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Lynda (Private birthday party) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

A brilliant group. You’ll never be disappointed with them. Can't wait to see you all in December.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Lynda, the party was great and a brilliant atmosphere with everyone having a really good time. Also looking forward to December. Regards The Pop Pickers.
Alan (Private birthday party) 6 Aug 2021
10/10

Congratulations on your achievements. Proves how popular you all are. You certainly made our private party a huge success, thanks again Guys. Happy New Year. See you very soon.

Reply from The Pop Pickers
Hi Alan, thanks for the comments. The fancy dress party for your joint birthdays was amazing. A great effort by all who attended. It gave us the chance to dress up to! Regards The Pop Pickers.
Andy Mundy (MCC Rally) 25 Jul 2023
8/10

We have the pop pickers at this event for the last two years
This year I had a few comments from our members that the music was rather on the loud side compared to last year
Although I am not booking them for 2024 this is because I want make some changes to next year’s rally and I would not hesitate in booking them for future years

The Pop Pickers

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