The Puppets
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About The Puppets
The Puppets — an exquisite wedding band based in Bologna and Tuscany, curating refined live music experiences for discerning celebrations throughout Italy.
Guests are captivated by the band’s high-energy performances, impeccable vocals, seamless crowd engagement, and polished medleys. A sophisticated fusion of live musicianship and modern production, The Puppets deliver an atmosphere of unparalleled vibrancy and elegance.
This charismatic pop cover ensemble, rooted in Northern Italy, is sought after for the most exclusive weddings, corporate galas, and private soirees where an impeccably curated evening and a full dance floor are essential.
Their philosophy is elegantly simple: to elevate every occasion through joyful, uplifting live music.
The Puppets have performed at the most prestigious clubs across Europe and entertained at countless weddings and private celebrations worldwide. Highlights include being personally invited by fashion luminaries Tommy Hilfiger and Philipp Plein to animate their birthday festivities, and a seven-year residency as the principal band at the grandest luxury resort in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for their New Year’s Eve galas. They are regularly booked for destination weddings at Island Club on the Athens Riviera, Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, and Palazzo di Cuzzano in Bologna.
The band’s extensive repertoire spans 1970s disco, rock ’n’ roll, cherished Italian evergreens, and unforgettable 1980s and 1990s dance hits. Their signature distinction, however, is a Top 40 setlist — meticulously refreshed with today’s most compelling dance and pop anthems — and their reputation as Italy’s finest party mash-up ensemble.
The vocal synergy of Martina and Francesco, each a refined performer in their own right, creates a dynamic stage presence reminiscent of an elite dance house club. Their impeccable blend elevates the live show into a truly immersive experience.
Their services are further enhanced by a bespoke DJ offering and comprehensive sound and lighting production, included within every quotation unless otherwise specified. For those seeking an even more extraordinary affair, The Puppets can expand upon request to include multiple vocalists and a horn section — saxophone, trumpet, or trombone — as well as professional dancers to perform alongside the band, all available for additional fees. They also possess extensive experience curating Jewish wedding celebrations, artfully performing “Hava Nagila” and seamlessly integrating traditional songs requested by the couple through their state-of-the-art sound system.
The ensemble is in demand throughout Italy, having performed at exclusive destination weddings in Bologna, Milan, Rome, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Venice, Parma, Genoa, Padua, Verona, and Pisa. Their most recent triumph saw them enchant Natalie and David’s three-day wedding at the magnificent Villa Cimbrone on the Amalfi Coast.
Please also inquire about the other distinguished local musicians we collaborate with — a guitarist, harpist, jazz band, or saxophonist — to compose the most refined musical package for your wedding or event.
In Italiano
In oltre quindici anni di attività si sono esibiti nei più prestigiosi locali d’Italia ed hanno partecipato ad innumerevoli eventi privati e convention (BMW, Diadora, Nissan) vantando inoltre esibizioni in vari paesi europei (Austria, Germania, Francia) ed a Sharm El Sheik presso il prestigioso villaggio vacanze Domina Coral Bay.
Il loro repertorio spazia dai classici successi disco dance anni '70 al rock and roll, dagli evergreen italiani agli indimenticabili anni ‘80. Ma il vero punto di forza della loro trascinante scaletta è la House Music che va dagli anni 90 alle hit del momento in un susseguirsi di musica e coreografie che permette alla band di soddisfare le esigenze delle platee più differenti tra loro.
Anche la sonorità della band è chiaramente dance in virtù della console DJ ed effettistica sul palco utilizzata a rotazione da ogni singolo elemento del gruppo. La presenza sul palco dei due cantanti Martina e Francesco rende lo spettacolo un qualcosa che oltre che essere ascoltato merita di essere visto in quanto i 2 si rivelano ben presto dei veri e propri intrattenitori grazie alla consolidata esperienza in numerose discoteche del nord Italia in veste di Vocalist. Di fatto una band che conia perfettamente in una unica dimensione la forza dell’impatto live ed il coinvolgimento tipico delle discoteche e della dance music.
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The Puppets - Live Showreel 2026
4:39Set List
POWER ANTHEMS
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Man! I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Twain
Rolling in the deep/Eyes of the Tiger Mashup - Adele
90s POP ICONS
Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
Wannabe – Spice Girls
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
…Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
Oops! … I did it again - Britney Spears
Bye Bye Bye - Backstreet Boys
MAGIC MOMENTS (Romantic Ballads)
Shallow – Lady Gaga
Wherever you will go - The Calling
Beautiful Things - Benson Boone
Chandelier - Sia
INTERNATIONAL GROOVE
About Damn Time – Lizzo
Can’t Stop the Feeling! – Justin Timberlake
90s POP ICONS
Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
Wannabe – Spice Girls
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
…Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
Oops! … I did it again - Britney Spears
Bye Bye Bye - Backstreet Boys
WARM-UP VIBES
Flowers – Miley Cyrus
Happy – Pharrell Williams
The Best – Tina Turner
Viva la Vida – Coldplay
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
DISCO & FUNK
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Freak Out – Chic
Another Star – Stevie Wonder
SUPER HIT SONGS
Shake it off - Taylor Swift
APT - Rosé & Bruno Mars
Bang Bang - Jessie J
BRUNO MARS VIBES
Uptown Funk
Locked Out of Heaven
Treasure
DISCO FEVER – 70s MEDLEY 1
Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
Disco Inferno – The Trammps
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Bad Girls – Donna Summer
Mamma Mia – ABBA
DISCO FEVER – 70s MEDLEY 2
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
September - EWF
Get down on it - Kool & The Gang
You should be dancing - BeeGees
Dancing Queen - ABBA
80s PARTY
Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham!
Karma Chameleon – Culture Club
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
DANCE FLOOR HITS
I Love It – Icona Pop
Wake Me Up – Avicii
When Love Takes Over – Guetta & Kelly Rowland
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
KING OF POP – MICHAEL JACKSON MEDLEY
Thriller
Billie Jean
Black or White
Beat It
LADY GAGA HITS
Bad Romance
Paparazzi
Born This Way
Poker Face
Abracadabra
DANCE 90s MEDLEY
Children – Robert Miles
Freed from Desire – Gala
What Is Love – Haddaway
Rhythm of the Night – Corona
Rhythm Is a Dancer – Snap!
Sweet Dreams – La Bouche
ROCK PARTY
Jump – Van Halen
It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls
Maniac – Michael Sembello
CLASSIC ROCK ANTHEMS
We Will Rock You – Queen
Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
The Final Countdown – Europe
ITALIAN CLASSICS
L’Italiano – Toto Cutugno
Felicità – Al Bano & Romina Power
Sarà perché ti amo – Ricchi e Poveri
Gloria – Umberto Tozzi
Sei nell’anima - Gianna Nannini
Reviews (109)
It was so amazing, we have no words! The Puppets made our Wedding Perfect. All our guests were dancing all the Time. Thank you so so much, we really appreciate that! Big recommandation!
June 2026
I've booked The Puppets for two weddings this month and honestly — they've been brilliant both times! Super easy to work with, totally reliable, and they always get the dance floor going. My clients were absolutely over the moon. As a wedding planner, finding a band you can trust makes all the difference, and these guys just get it. Already planning to book them again — can't recommend them enough!
May 2026
Incredible Band that rocks every party. Great setlist. The Puppets made our wedding truly unforgettable. Thx thx thx Thomas.
April 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Five stars are simply not enough!) We booked The Puppets for our wedding in Tuscany, and what can I say? They literally blew our minds away. They exceeded every single expectation and delivered an absolutely outstanding performance. From the very first song, they created an incredible atmosphere, filled the dance floor immediately, and kept the energy at an all-time high throughout the night. Their professionalism, talent, and passion for music were felt in every moment - they didn’t just play music, they created an unforgettable experience. The Puppets were without a doubt the absolute highlight of our wedding. Guests are still talking about the band and the amazing party they created. Five stars simply don’t do them justice. If you want a party that will be remembered forever, I can highly recommend The Puppets - they are truly phenomenal. Thank you for making our wedding night so magical and unforgettable! 🎶✨
February 2026
The Puppets were absolutely incredible — their energy lit up the entire night and kept everyone on the dance floor from start to finish! They were professional, compassionate, and so attentive to every detail, effortlessly adapting to last-minute changes with total grace. Their talent and stage presence are unmatched, and our friends and family are still raving that it was the best wedding band they’ve ever seen. We love The Puppets and can’t recommend them enough!
December 2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better ensemble than the puppets. From the beginning Simone was super helpful in helping us decide on what fit best for our wedding. He was even so kind as to help arrange a surprise performance for my husband. When we realised we wanted to add on/rearrange services fairly last minute to our wedding, that was no problem at all either. We ended up having the DJ and saxophone player play during the aperitif which was the best idea ever - they played a set which made for the perfect accompaniment for drinks pre dinner. The band itself was obviously absolutely amazing - so energetic and so much fun. Thank you for making the most special day even more wonderful.
October 2025
The Puppets were phenomenal!! As a wedding planner bringing clients from the US, it can be a challenge working with local vendors and sometimes we are a little unsure of what the outcome will be but the band was not only incredibly responsive, they showed up on time, with a great attitude and completely knocked it out of the park with their performance!! Even their DJ who managed sound for the ceremony absolutely did a spectacular job and all three cultures that collided (Americans, Columbians and the Danes) were all on the dance floor having an amazing time. I will absolutely encourage any of our future clients or anyone else getting married in Italy to stop searching and just hire the Puppets!
October 2025
I cannot recommend this group of artists enough! They really brought the fire and vibe!! They went with the flow and accommodated with my every request. Not to mention the performance was super - even better than the videos. They even dressed up in my wedding theme which was a lovely touch. The saxophone player and DJ were amazing additions that made the wedding day that much more memorable. Thank you thank you thank you!!! And Simone, a special thank you to you for being so wonderful to work with. Much love! Anny
September 2025
We picked the Puppets for our wedding because of all the amazing reviews and we were not disappointed! They gave such a great performance that got all our friends and family up on the dancefloor. Their organisation was also seamless, it was great to not be worrying about their set up etc as they’ve got plenty of experience performing at our venue. Would recommend!!
September 2025
Where do we even begin… We had our wedding a few weeks ago in Florence and had the absolute pleasure of having The Puppets play for our late-night segment - and they were INCREDIBLE! The energy they brought was immaculate, their performance was pure theatre, and the songs & mashups… just wow. We had so many messages from guests afterwards saying how phenomenal they were. They are truly an insanely talented band, and we only wish we had another opportunity to see them play again! Beyond the band, we also booked their DJ to manage our playlists, sound and microphones during dinner and the cake cutting - he was fantastic. Everything ran seamlessly, the set-up was perfect, and all the speeches went without a hitch. We also had him take over after The Puppets, and he kept the dancefloor buzzing right through to the end. A special mention to Simone, who was so supportive throughout the booking process and the lead-up. Your knowledge, patience, and calm reassurances were invaluable, especially with our endless questions! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for making our day truly unforgettable. If you’re on the fence about booking The Puppets - honestly, don’t hesitate. They will make your wedding! xxx Kirsty & Nik.
September 2025
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