An indie set is pure arm-round-your-mates energy. It runs from the Madchester sound of The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays, through the Britpop years of Oasis, Blur and Pulp, to the 2000s indie of Arctic Monkeys and The Libertines.
It is a superb late-night section for guests in their thirties to fifties, and often produces the loudest singalongs of the night.
Late peak, often just before the last song, for a big communal moment.
Guests aged roughly 30 to 55, weddings, birthdays and festival-loving crowds.
Example tracks
A taste of what you might hear. Every set is tailored to your crowd and requests.
- 01WonderwallOasis
- 02Song 2Blur
- 03Common PeoplePulp
- 04I Am the ResurrectionThe Stone Roses
- 05Step OnHappy Mondays
- 06The Only One I KnowThe Charlatans
- 07Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve
- 08I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorArctic Monkeys
- 09Take Me OutFranz Ferdinand
- 10I Predict a RiotKaiser Chiefs
- 11AlrightSupergrass
- 12Can't Stand Me NowThe Libertines
- 13DakotaStereophonics
- 14Not Nineteen ForeverThe Courteeners
DJ tips
- Indie is a natural partner to 2000s and 2010s anthems.
- If your friends are Madchester fans, a short baggy section with The Charlatans and Inspiral Carpets goes down a storm.
- Save a big singalong like Don’t Look Back in Anger for near the end of the night.
Great for
FAQs
What is Madchester?
The late 80s and early 90s Manchester scene where indie guitar bands met acid house, led by The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays and Inspiral Carpets.
Does indie work at weddings?
Very well, especially as a late block. It brings big singalongs from guests who might not dance to pop.
Can you play an indie night for a birthday?
Yes. A full indie disco is one of our favourite bookings.
