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Springbreak

Dublin
Reviews (32) 5/5
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Spring Break, Europe’s premier good-time supergroup, are a six-piece act that play the most exciting US floor-fillers of the 1980s. Based in Dublin, and formed out of repeated encounters at the after parties of showbusiness events, this group have performed thousands of shows throughout the country and abroad since they set out in 2005.

Having played at hundreds of weddings, big and small, in more than 100 different venues including castles, hotels, marquees, restaurants, clubs, houses, barns and back gardens, Spring Break are prepared for any crowd in any setting. Their travels have taken them to every county in Ireland, all over Europe, to the Middle East, and also to Asia.

In 2017 Spring Break made international news when, having played at the 40th birthday party of Michael Fassbender, the actor took the time to discuss the “excellent” band with Jimmy Fallon on NBC’s Tonight Show. Proof, if it were needed, that this group are the best friend a good time ever had!

The perfect act for festival settings, Spring Break played 4 sets across the Electric Picnics of 2014 and 2017, in addition to shows at the 2015 and 2017 Groove Festival. Ever-presents at events like Taste of Dublin and the Rainbow Run, they have also twice headlined the Castlepalooza Festival and were part of the lineup for the inaugural Arthur’s Day. And to their delight, 2018 will see the band perform at more outdoor festival events than ever before.

Spring Break have also regularly played corporate shows for some of the largest companies and organisations both here and throughout the world. Namely: Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Apple, Twitter, Yahoo, Diageo, eBay, Vodafone, O2, Aldi, Pfizer, GSK, Nestle, Betdaq, Paddy Power, the IFTAs, RTE2, TV3, RTE Radio 1, 2FM, Phantom FM, Today FM, Newstalk FM, 98 FM, Spin FM, Irish Times, Irish Mirror, Airtricity, ESB, Eircom, Eirgrid, IRFU, Dublin GAA, Davy, PWC, KPMG, AIB, Bank of Ireland, the Central Bank of Ireland, and Accenture.

Known for bringing a light, humourous touch to live broadcasts, Spring Break have appeared on Irish radio numerous times in recent years. The band have chatted and performed live on shows hosted by Ryan Tubridy, Jenny Greene & Nicky Byrne, Tony Fenton, Tom Dunne, Rick O’Shea, Sean Moncrieff, Ray Foley, Bobby Kerr, John Murray, Joe Donnelly, and Michelle Doherty across RTE Radio 1, 2FM, Today FM, Newstalk FM, and Phantom/TXFM.

In addition to entertaining at parties, weddings and private events, Spring Break have also found the time to take their inimitable show public too. Over the years the band have performed over 30 sold out nights across Dublin’s Vicar St, Tripod, and Button Factory venues, as well as 15 sold out nights in the Belfast Empire.

With a firm reputation as the top party band in Ireland and beyond, Spring Break’s wealth of experience in live entertainment is now as vital a component of their show as the musical flair, work ethic, and eye for detail that made them so successful in the first place. This band really are the only show in town!

Reviews

4.9/5
32 reviews
Quality of service5.0/5
Value4.9/5
Responsiveness5.0/5
Flexibility4.8/5
Professionalism4.9/5
Sarah Duane
Added 18th Nov 2022
Wedding 11th Nov 2022
Aw what can I say!? Spring break were amazing, the place was hopping. I've never been to a wedding where so many people were dancing. Fantastic value for money, the absolute best of fun. I'd do it all again with them tomorrow
Michael Muldowney
Added 15th Nov 2022
Wedding 6th Nov 2022
Springbreak are amazing! I can honestly say that I never danced as much in my life. The dance floor was full all night. They are brilliant performers and musicians. All of our guests absolutely loved them. They are great for crowd interaction and kept everyone entertained. They were very pleasant to deal with and accommodated our song requests. They were a highlight of our day and I couldn't recommend them enough. Book them if you can!
Sinéad
Added 23rd Feb 2023
Wedding 7th Oct 2022
We had Spring Break for our wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in October and they were absolutely incredible. The dance floor was filled from the first song to the very last and we had so many comments from our guests after about how much they loved them. If you’re looking for a wedding band, look no further! These guys absolutely made the night for us and we will be forever grateful!
Natasha Lemasney and Marc Sweeney
Added 20th Sep 2022
Wedding 3rd Sep 2022
We recently got married in Mount Juliet Estate and had Springbreak as the second of two bands. We couldn’t have been happier with them. They are not a typical wedding band; very interactive and will have everybody on the dance floor. They set up very quickly and played even later than expected.
Bellingham Castle
Added 31st Mar 2022
Wedding 18th Mar 2022
Amazing. These guys are the best!! Kept the crowd entertained and dancing for the entire time! Can’t wait to see them again!
Lorraine Teehan
Added 21st Nov 2021
Wedding 2nd Oct 2021
My husband was so impressed with Springbreak when he saw them years ago (before we ever met!) that he told himself that they would be his wedding band if he ever got married. As my husband is no slouch in the musical department (I'm with the drummer!) or otherwise, I trusted his judgement and thankfully, due to a cancellation, Springbreak was available for our wedding night. Not only did they make the night (our guests of all generations keep telling us how much they enjoyed them), they were also unbelievably sound - compensating for our venue's shortcomings by providing us with a microphone for our speeches (yes, even that basic was missing from our venue) and playing the full set (even though the venue couldn't sort out issues with their own PA, which delayed Springbreak getting started for a good 40 minutes). They even went with the flow when the venue told us at very short notice that Springbreak would need to set up a good 7 hours before they were due to play - while they charged us a little bit extra, it was absolute peanuts considering how much of their own time was wasted. Due to issues with our venue, our wedding reception was pretty stressful for me and my husband, but Springbreak gave us the boost that we needed and allowed us to really enjoy ourselves (and the wind machines didn't hurt either). They are absolute professionals and thoroughly decent human beings who can only enhance your wedding celebrations.
Ciarán & Martina
Added 9th Feb 2021
Wedding 28th Nov 2020
Absolutely top class. We couldn't have been happier with our choice to go ahead with Spring Break despite the reduced numbers due to restrictions. Everyone had so much fun, it was the perfect way to finish off our special day. We look forward to seeing them again, great memories. Thanks for everything!
Alice
Added 10th Nov 2019
Wedding 13th Sep 2019
We were initially hesitant from booking these guys by a few things but we would definitely have regretted not having them. They absolutely made our day. Everyone spoke about how great they were the following day and we can not recommend them highly enough if you are looking for a band that will have your dance floor filled from the second they start until the wee hours (we got the DJ too!).
Orlagh
Added 12th Aug 2019
Wedding 20th Jul 2019
Absolutely unreal! Slightly more expensive than the average wedding band but above and beyond the quality. The dance floor was full from the first minute they came on until the last, so different from all the run of the mill wedding bands. Will pay to see their next gig, cannot recommend them more
Sam
Added 3rd Jul 2019
Wedding 6th Jun 2019
We had Springbreak for our wedding and they were fantastic. The dance floor was full all night. And even those who weren’t a fan of the 80s were up and dancing. They interacted well with the crowd, and we had a ball!
Georgina
Added 13th May 2019
Wedding 9th Mar 2019
My Husband and I booked these guys without seeing them and they were AMAZING. The floor was full all night and people had such fun. We had seen several bands but having booked from abroad we were worried it might not be to everyone's taste or too much but it was just fantastic. Thanks Dan and the team it was brilliant!
Olivia
Added 11th Aug 2018
Wedding 26th May 2018
Springbreak were amazing at our wedding a bit more expensive than the average wedding band but there is nothing average about them they are fabulous everyone enjoyed them
Caitriona O'Rourke
Added 26th Feb 2019
Wedding 6th May 2018
We booked Spring break for our wedding in Cabra Castle after seeing them perform at various gigs and being so impressed. And it was the best decision we made!! From dealing with Andrew to book the guys, who was always so efficient in getting back to me and answering ALL of our questions :) to the moment they took to the stage, they created an electric energy in the room. There wasn't a bum left on a seat from my eldest guest to my 2yr old Godchild, they were all dancing up a storm. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to book a Super Fun 80's theme band for a wedding/party. They really made our night and even let me sing with the band at one stage! Every song they played was better then the one before and was just the greatest night we could have wished for. Delighted we were lucky enough to book them for our special day!!
Gary
Added 29th Mar 2017
Wedding 18th Mar 2017
If I could put 10 out of 10 I would. Amazing doesn't describe these guys. When planning our wedding we had 1 request and that was Springbreak. We never saw them live, we just heard great things. We booked Springbreak before we even booked our venue so a lot was hanging in the balance. The band was the thing everybody remembered. There was people up dancing of all ages and throughout the night. If you are worried about people getting up and having a great time at your wedding, then you simply have to book Springbreak. They are the best by far and you will not be disappointed.
Great Eighty Entertainment
Added 7th May 2015
Wedding 18th Sep 2014
We knew from day one who we wanted to play at our wedding. All our guests loved Spring Break and as usual, so did we! No hitches, no problems - great night of entertainment
NK
Added 15th May 2015
Wedding 1st Aug 2013
Although I wanted Spring Break for my wedding, I was slightly apprehensive due to a lot of the guests not being major eighties fans. I decided to indulge as it was my day and I couldn't have been happier with the result. From the moment they started they had the dance floor full for the night. Everybody was up bopping. These guys are fantastic entertainers and put on a show everyone from 8 to 80 will enjoy. My big day was proof of this.
audrey
Added 7th May 2015
Wedding 15th Mar 2013
don't think just book, a great band makes a great wedding. once booked you won't have to give the music aspect of the wedding a second thought. Spring Break will have your dance floor full from first song to last. They're worth every penny, my guests still talk about the music.
Christine Bolton
Added 6th Aug 2015
Wedding 9th Mar 2013
Brilliant to deal with from the word go. Everyone loved them and still goes on about them. If you book them you won't be disappointed
Tommy and Mary
Added 16th Nov 2018
Wedding 13th Feb 2013
We got SB to play at our wedding in 2013. Unbelievable band with great character. They bring a uniqueness to the night. Children have got in the way of seeing them live since!!!
Joanne
Added 6th Aug 2015
Wedding 25th Aug 2012
Superb 80's band I would highly recommend them x
K Fox
Added 7th Aug 2015
Wedding 30th Mar 2012
Springbreak were amazing! I had been to some of their gigs before I booked them. The best thing was that they appealed to a variety of ages so the dance floor was full the whole time. More expensive than the average wedding band but worth every penny for the atmosphere they create.
Valerie
Added 12th Aug 2014
Springbreak did our wedding in a Cork on 1 aug and they were FANTASTIC. the dance floor was filled from the first song and we are still getting feedback from all if our guests on how good the band were. Thank you for making our night so memorable! I hope someone I know books you so we get to enjoy you again!!
Pauline & James The Millhouse 22.04.2014
Added 10th Apr 2014
We can't recommend this band enough!!! We had been to see them play gigs around Dublin for the past few years and they were spectacular at our wedding almost 3 weeks ago! EVERYBODY danced their socks off for the whole night and every song was a floor-filler!! We were delighted that we decided to go with the gang and they are so easy to get in touch with. We were making most of the arrangements from abroad and they were very quick to get back to us with any questions we had via email. We would strongly encourage any prospective bride and groom to check them out at their next gig and book them ASAP! We had the time of our lives that night and Spring Break we're definitely part of the reason why.
Clare Bohan
Added 13th Jul 2013
Just want to say you guys were amazing on Saturday night. Our guests can't stop talking about it. Amazing. We were thrilled. Everyone had sore feet the next morning from all the dancing!! Thank you so much A very happy Mrs. Bohane!
Audrey & Jim (Bob) Downing
Added 15th Mar 2013
Just back from honeymoon and wanted to send on a quick note of thanks – the music on the night was cracking – memories are blurred at this point but I’m pretty sure that the dance floor was packed all night long thanks to you guys. I can’t say I’m surprised though, I have to admit that from the moment I booked I didn’t give a second thought to what the music would be like because I was just so confident that ye would be fantastic and you didn’t disappoint, every guest without fail has commented on how great the music was on the night and I totally agree
Colm
Added 2nd Nov 2012
A massive thank you to yourself and the rest of the lads, from myself and Catriona on an epic show on Friday. The whole thing was brilliant. Can’t remember the amount of people who came up to me, saying, you were the best band they’ve ever seen playing a wedding. Thank you so much for making the day all the more memorable, and I look forward to see you play again next month.
Raymond and Jenny
Added 16th Jul 2012
Thanks to you and the rest of the band for a fantastic night on Monday, honest to god, every single one of our guests have been talking about how great the band were--my friend, Rob, said you guys should come with a health warning, he almost danced himself to death. You put on an amazing show, I think the video man hung around and got a good bit of your set, I hope he got plenty of footage. I was a little worried that the lights coming on for refreshments would put people off dancing, but you were absolutely right, a little tea and coffee couldn't stop Spring Break, you crowned the best day of our lives! We're going to come along to see you in the Empire in Belfast when we get back from our honeymoon, we just can't seem to get enough... Take care and thanks so much again
Clare
Added 29th Jun 2012
I have to add to my aunt's comments above :) As you can tell, Spring Break were a BIG hit at our wedding in Seafield in March. I cannot recommend you highly enough and I know you're probably sick hearing this but our guests really haven't stopped raving about you. Now a big gang of us are heading up to Belfast to see you at the Empire in July and I cannot wait to dance 'all night long' again!
Davis & Dee
Added 1st Jun 2012
Dee & I just returned from Honeymoon but we wanted to get in touch to say thanks so much for an amazing performance in the K Club. Everyone has been raving about it, the dance floor was jammed all night and I personally think it was one of the best shows I’ve seen you guys do over the last few years, tho I’m obviously biased! I have no doubt there will be some bookings coming your way in the near future from some of our guests but in the meantime thanks again and look forward to seeing another show soon!
Christina
Added 14th Apr 2012
We are still getting comments about how great Spring Break were at our wedding. One of the highlights of the day. Thanks again to the band for playing at our special day on 17th February. We had a fantastic time!
Martha
Added 6th Apr 2012
"I had the time of my life" Was at my neices wedding Clare and Brian Mc Cann in Seafield hotel Sat 30th March! Just a short e mail to say you gays and gal are fabuloso! Everyone of all ages was on the dance floor the min you started up.They were going :buck wild: as we say here in THE NORTH!Thank you again hope to see you again- until then Don't stop believing!!!! Up the Wedding.
Catherine & Ger
Added 25th Feb 2012
Thanks so much for an absolutely fantastic performance. We were really nervous as we'd a lot of older family members and a lot of our friends have kicked their dancing shoes due to either newborns or impending arrivals so we were delighted to have a full floor all night. I thought it would be a tough crowd and I know it's not the easiest of venues for the dancing! You were my absolutely favourite part of the night and the only time I completely relaxed all day. We were both delighted. Thanks so much for making our night.
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