The Distance

We are The Distance, an acoustic/party band specialising in weddings and corporate events throughout the UK. SUBTLE TO RAUCOUS ACOUSTIC SETS Our acoustic sets are packed with great covers of songs new and old, arranged for a single acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies. Add a warm musical backdrop to your wedding breakfast or champagne reception, or get the evening off to a great start with our more uptempo acoustic covers. FLOOR-FILLING PARTY SETS Make your event go with a bang with our full-on party sets. Featuring a massive repertoire of songs performed to high-quality backing tracks pumped out of our 6000-watt PA system, our party sets are guaranteed to make the perfect end to the perfect day. Previous clients include: - Twickenham Stadium, Rugby 6 Nations Eng v Scot - Royal Cadet Force - UK British Army - Jaguar - Rolls Royce - Ford - Turkish Airlines - Radisson - IKEA - G Casino - Costa Coffee - Hilton Hotels - GlaxoSmithKline - Crowne Plaza - Best Western Hotels - De Vere Hotels - WMRBC - Cafe Orange - Cafe Istanbul REVIEWS: "I still cannot believe we met The Distance at Janine's party and that they were able to make Fran’s 60th Birthday celebrations last Saturday. Matt & Sophiee, you were so accommodating and fitted perfectly into our home. All our 80+ guests of family & friends of all ages loved your music and danced the night away. We cannot wait to see you again!" - Fay Hughes "Thank you so much Sofiee and Matt (The Distance) for yet another fantastic night. Everyone had a fab night at my 50th Party, especially me. Everyone commented on how brilliant you both are." - Janine MacNeill "I have had the pleasure of seeing these guys a few times now and I'm always very impressed with their show. Perfect for any venue or event. These guys put a lot of work into their show ensuring you always get quality." - Matt Phillips "Absolutely outstanding show!! Amazing vocalists! Highly recommended for any event or venue you will NOT be disappointed!!" - Katie Connell "Absolutely fantastic, so refreshing to see such talent. So diverse and entertaining from start to finish. This band is not just vocally outstanding but exceptional musicians. Great interaction with their audience and so versatile they appeal to all ages." - Tracie Ashford "The Distance played at our wedding in January at Didsbury House Hotel, which is not a huge venue for a live band but they were just perfect for us. Even after a few weeks now since our 'big day' we are still getting compliments about our choice of evening entertainment! They were FAB! Professional, enthusiastic and great all-rounders as they also provided the DJ element for us that we needed!" - Charlotte Marshall "We've seen Sophie & Mat play all around Knutsford this past year or so.. And we finally decided to book them for our wedding last June! They know how to throw a party! We couldn't have asked for a better band to play for us. Such talent! We recommend to anyone who will listen!" - Francesca & Will "The Distance performed at a friend's wedding party in July – they were fantastic. Huge range of music, excellent musically, super people – everyone there loved them. Fab personalities, we were sorry they had to leave, they felt like good friends by the end of the evening." - Joanna Gallanders "We had The Distance booked for our Owners Parties here at Reighton Sands.. The Distance kept the party going till late and absolutely rocked the place. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and danced the night away. A massive thank you to Sofiee & Mat for a brilliant night." - Dan Blowers (Bourne Leisure) "My beautiful wife and I saw these guys play at a friend's wedding a few years back.. And instantly booked them for ours. They are TRUE professionals looking to help any way they can. No ego, just likeable talented musicians who know how to create a party! The energy and enthusiasm they put into their show is incredible!" - James & Sophia Williams "Amazing Duo!! We have had these two to play at our pub (The Thomas Osborne, Leeds, Roundhay) for the second time now, due to popular demand and we will definitely be continuing to get them back on a regular basis! Two great vocalists, a great guitarist, both with great passion that create a great atmosphere!" - Emily Shepherdson (Thomas Osbourne Restaurant) "Hi Mat & Sofiee, a belated thank you for making our Meningitis night spectacular, we hoped you would be good, but we had no idea how good you both actually are. Everybody loved it, 18-year-olds to 80-year-olds, oh yeah and us in between, we raised £3,400 in total, now people are asking when we will do another one!" - Paul & Katy Davies (Meningitis UK) "The Distance played at one of Plato's bistro nights a few weeks ago and were awesome!!!! They really know how to get the place going, played really good music and are clearly very talented. We loved them so much we've booked them again for this month!" - Danielle Leech (Platos restaurant) "Thank you 'The Distance' for entertaining the guests at our wedding on Friday 5th July at San Rocco. We all thought you were great and couldn't have asked for more. It was a great afternoon and so pleased that we picked you to play at our wedding." - Kathryn & Terry Evans "On behalf of my mother and myself we'd like to thank you for making her 60th birthday very special!! We spent months looking for the perfect entertainment and with your voices and personalities you exceeded our expectations. We danced the night away!" - Geoff Shepherd "Thanks to Mat and Sophie for playing at our wedding. Having never seen The Distance before I was a bit apprehensive but I had no need to be worried. They turned up, they were super friendly, set up their gear and kept the dance floor full all night. They sounded great, chose awesome music and kept the party atmosphere going." - Alex Gregory "Working as a professional DJ for over 10 years I have heard many live singers and bands. The Distance are to me the best I have had the pleasure of working with for a few reasons. Professional and polite people, equipment quality and set up is spot on and sound is amazing, can sing and perform many different types of music, play for the crowd not themselves. They simply can sing and play and they light up the room doing it." - Stuart Richardson (Ace DJ Services) "Thank you for a great night of entertainment at my 21st. Everyone really enjoyed the night and I will definitely be booking you again the next time I have a party!" - Josh Garner "We saw The Distance for the first time last year, really enjoyed them. We booked them for my son's 21st birthday party, which was last weekend. They were absolutely fabulous, good entertainment, great lighting, everyone enjoyed them. Can't wait for the next time. Would recommend them most definitely." - Maggie Garner "Thanks for attending our wedding yesterday. It truly was a pleasure meeting the two of you and me and my new wife agree that you are a very talented and lively duo. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!" - Chloe Davidson