Velvet Riviera

About Velvet Riviera

Velvet Riviera – An Exquisite Luxury Wedding & Party Ensemble, Based in Bologna & Florence, Italy

We are an impeccably curated live band, devoted exclusively to luxury celebrations and high-end weddings. Every performance is a bespoke auditory journey, crafted for the most discerning clientele. Our refined artistry has graced events for prestigious maisons such as Dior, underscoring our commitment to unparalleled excellence.

Our musicians are not merely session players; each is a dedicated virtuoso who believes wholeheartedly in the project—rehearsing with relentless precision to ensure every note radiates energy, elegance, and perfection.

Our vocalists are internationally recognised talents, recipients of major accolades across the globe. One of our lead singers is the winner of Factor Romania, while another is the official voice of Italy’s foremost Queen tribute ensemble. This level of artistry guarantees a performance that is both powerfully stirring and profoundly emotive.

We also take exceptional pride in our in-house costume atelier. Every garment is meticulously designed, tailored, and finished by our team—an ode to refined visual storytelling that complements the musical narrative. The result is a stage presence of breathtaking sophistication.

With a seamless fusion of musical mastery, timeless elegance, and flawless professionalism, we create tailor-made experiences that elevate every occasion into something truly extraordinary.

Curated Line-up Options:

• 6 PIECES: 2 vocalists, 1 guitarist, 1 saxophonist, 1 drummer, 1 DJ
• 7 PIECES: 3 vocalists, 1 guitarist, 1 saxophonist, 1 drummer, 1 DJ
• 8 PIECES: 3 vocalists, 1 guitarist, 1 bassist, 1 saxophonist, 1 drummer, 1 DJ
• 9 PIECES: 3 vocalists, 1 guitarist, 1 bassist, 1 brass, 1 saxophonist, 1 drummer, 1 DJ
• 10 PIECES: 4 vocalists, 1 guitarist, 1 bassist, 1 brass, 1 saxophonist, 1 drummer, 1 DJ
• 11 PIECES: 4 vocalists, 1 guitarist, 1 bassist, 2 brass, 1 saxophonist, 1 drummer, 1 DJ
• 12 PIECES: 4 vocalists, 1 guitarist, 1 bassist, 2 brass, 1 saxophonist, 1 drummer, 1 percussionist, 1 DJ
• 13 PIECES: 4 vocalists, 1 electric violinist, 1 guitarist, 1 bassist, 2 brass, 1 saxophonist, 1 drummer, 1 percussionist, 1 DJ
• 14 PIECES: 5 vocalists, 1 electric violinist, 1 guitarist, 1 bassist, 2 brass, 1 saxophonist, 1 drummer, 1 percussionist, 1 DJ

Set List

4 Minutes – Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake
A Little Party Never Killed Nobody – Fergie
Abracadabra – Lady Gaga
About Damn Time – Lizzo
Ain’t No Other Man – Christina Aguilera
Ain’t Nobody – Felix Jaehn
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
APT – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
As Long As You Love Me – Backstreet Boys
Bang Bang – Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj
Believer – Imagine Dragons
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree – KT Tunstall
Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Break My Heart – Dua Lipa
Bubblin’ – Blue
Bye Bye Bye – NSYNC
Cake by the Ocean – DNCE
Candyman – Christina Aguilera
Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Can’t Stop the Feeling! – Justin Timberlake
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
Conga – Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
Crazy in Love – Beyoncé
Criminals – Meghan Trainor
Dance the Night – Dua Lipa
Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood – Santa Esmeralda
Don’t Stop the Music – Rihanna
Don’t Stop the Party – Pitbull
Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia
Everybody – Backstreet Boys
Everytime We Touch – Cascada
Faith – Stevie Wonder & Ariana Grande
Fireball – Pitbull
Freed from Desire – Gala
Freak Out – Chic
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Get the Party Started – P!nk
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! – ABBA
Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Miley Cyrus
Good Feeling – Flo Rida
Happy – Pharrell Williams
High Hopes – Panic! At The Disco
Hot n Cold – Katy Perry
Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
Hung Up – Madonna
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
I Love It – Icona Pop
I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
I’m a Believer – Smash Mouth
It’s Gonna Be Me – NSYNC
It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
It’s Raining Men – Geri Halliwell
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
Let’s Get Loud – Jennifer Lopez
Like a Prayer – Madonna
Livin’ la Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Murder on the Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
No Roots – Alice Merton
Oops!... I Did It Again – Britney Spears
Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
Pump It – Black Eyed Peas
Rock This Party – Bob Sinclar
Sax – Fleur East
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Shine – Take That
Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
Shut Up and Drive – Rihanna
Slow Down Baby – Christina Aguilera
Sugar – Robin Schulz
Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams
The Best – Tina Turner
The Rhythm of the Night / Ritmo – Corona / Black Eyed Peas
This Girl – Kungs
Titanium – David Guetta ft. Sia
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Umbrella – Rihanna
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Wake Me Up – Avicii
We Found Love – Rihanna
What Is Love – Haddaway
What You Waiting For? – Gwen Stefani
Whenever, Wherever – Shakira
You Drive Me Crazy – Britney Spears

FAQ

What are your normal set lengths?

- Usually we play during the party for one hour and half

Do you provide your own sound & lighting equipment? What is it or what's included in the price?

- Upon request

Do you provide a laptop playlist / DJ service in between and after your live sets?

- Yes

What time do you normally arrive at the venue to set up?

- 5 hours before the performance

How long does it take for you to set up, sound check etc?

- Not longer than 1.5hrs

Can you learn song requests (e.g. a first dance)?

- Yes

How much space do you need for your performance area?

- Depending on the band size

Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT-tested equipment?

- Yes

Are you comfortable performing outdoors or in unusual settings (e.g. barns, beaches)?

- Yes