Memories aren't planned. They're played.
World-class live band
for unforgettable celebrations
“The right band turns a party into a memory.”
You’re planning an unforgettable party and you have high expectations. You’re looking for a band to provide headline entertainment and exceed those expectations. But choosing the right band is not easy...
You wouldn’t invite just anyone to your party. Don’t book any old band.
We are The Lightyears — a band with a rich and varied history. Bangers & Anthems is our flagship party show, born of years of experience, deep friendship and a shared obsession with creating unforgettable moments.
We don’t chase bookings.
We chase moments.
The Lightyears is a real band of friends and brothers with 20+ years’ experience. We don’t play every event that comes our way but instead look for people we connect with, who have something special to celebrate. To this we bring our blend of high energy, massive tunes and lots and lots of fun.
A packed dancefloor.
A room full of love.
Our party set blends iconic pop bangers and indie anthems, building the energy to those incredible final moments where the whole room is singing and dancing as one.
Weddings
You’re only going to do this once, so let’s do it properly. Choose a first dance for us to learn and we’ll take it from there. A guaranteed night you’ll never forget.
Parties
Whatever you’re celebrating, we’ll bring the fire. Expect big energy, iconic songs, and the kind of atmosphere that turns a party into a full-blown event.
Balls
From marquees to Mayfair, we know how to bring elegance and chaos in equal measure. Smartly dressed, musically wild — that’s how we do balls.
Fundraisers
Give your guests a night to remember and they will thank you for it. We understand the balance — donations up, your hair down.
Corporates
Work hard, party hard. We bring the polish and the punch — and we’re experts at turning post-dinner chat into a packed dancefloor.
Christmas
Festive classics, big singalongs, proper party vibes. Close the year in style with a band that delivers the Christmas party you’ll actually remember.
Performance. Plus...
Beyond the headline performance, we can help you with PA and stage lighting and can provide DJ and support band services if required. Think of us as your event’s musical supervisor.
Featuring music by...
We don’t just play the hits, we own them. Iconic classics, modern chart-toppers, guilty pleasures and full-blown scream-alongs — Bangers & Anthems is a curated set of songs guaranteed to fill the dancefloor and keep it pumping.
Who are The Lightyears?
The Lightyears have been writing, recording and performing all over the world since the early 2000s. Highlights include working with Hugh Padgham and playing Wembley Stadium and Glastonbury Festival.
What is Bangers & Anthems?
Bangers & Anthems is the name we give to our classic party show — all the hits you love to sing and dance to, played unapologetically loud and bright, as the sun goes down and the cocktails flow.
George Owens
Vocals, Guitar
Chris Russell
Piano, Vocals
Jack Bourne
Lead Guitar
John Owens
Bass Guitar
Tony Lyons
Drums, Vocals
Danny Morriss
Sound Engineer
We consider it a great privilege to share moments of joy and celebration with families, friends, colleagues and teams in the UK and beyond.
This band, in all its forms, is a family and we look forward to meeting yours.
“You got EVERYONE onto the dance floor, across all age groups. You've been the talk of the town”