WE'RE MAKESHIFTS.
A BAND THAT WILL
MAKE YOU SHIFT!
COVERS, FUNCTION + PARTY BAND
Celebrating the very best music from the 1960's to today and taking on the very best rock, pop, soul, ska and indie from singalong classics to old favourites, Makeshifts promise an unforgettable evening of music.
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Our group of six talented multi-instrumentalists bring the energy to your special occasion or event with a passion for music and exciting, enthusiastic performance.
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Playing across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, London and beyond, we're available for pubs, clubs, special events, birthday parties, sports events and much more.
You'll be singing along in no time and we guarantee we will make you shift!
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Dakota - Wokingham Festival 2023
Town Called Malice - Wokingham Festival 2023
Promo Video
From singalong classics to forgotten favourites, we'll put on a great show for you. Here's just a few of the numbers we love playing. Got a request? Let us know!
Land Of 1000 Dances (Wilson Pickett)
Blinding Lights (The Weeknd)
Dakota (Stereophonics)
(Don't You) Forget About Me (Simple Minds)
Sit Down (James)
Seventeen Going Under (Sam Fender)
Town Called Malice (The Jam)
Lovesong (The Cure)
Baker Street (Gerry Rafferty)
My Girl (Smokey Robinson)
Don't Look Back In Anger (Oasis)
Modern Love (David Bowie)
Mr Brightside (The Killers)
Don't Dream It's Over (Crowded House)
Come Together (The Beatles)
I Predict A Riot (Kaiser Chiefs)
I'm A Believer (The Monkees)
Long Train Running (Doobie Brothers)
Watermelon Sugar (Harry Styles)
Sweet Dreams (Eurhythmics)
Molly's Chambers (Kings of Leon)
Never Tear Us Apart (INXS)
Addicted To Love (Robert Palmer)
It Must Be Love (Madness)
Mustang Sally (The Commitments)
Signed, Sealed... (Stevie Wonder)
Start Me Up (The Rolling Stones)
Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel)
Let's Stick Together (Bryan Ferry)
Brown Sugar (Rolling Stones)
Losing My Religion (REM)
Valerie (Amy Winehouse)
Bohemian Like You (Dandy Warhols)
Rocks (Primal Scream)
Park Life (Blur)
Alright (Supergrass)
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THE PURPLE TURTLE
FRI 10
JAN
Reading, Berkshire | Live from 8:30pm | Free
PRIVATE EVENT
SAT 1
MAR
Looking to book us for a great live gig? Get in contact below!
THAMES SIDE BREWERY
FRI 25
APR
Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey | Live from 8:30pm | Free
THE MAIDEN'S HEAD
SAT 26
APR
Maidenhead, Berkshire | Live from 8:30pm | Free
BROAD STREET TAVERN
FRI 11
JUL
Wokingham, Berkshire | Live from 9:00pm | Free
THE WHITE HORSE
SAT 19
JUL
Wokingham, Berkshire | Live from 8:30pm | Free
WOKINGHAM TOWN FC
SAT 09
AUG
Wokingham, Berkshire | Live from 9:00pm | Free
WOKINGHAM FESTIVAL
SAT 23
AUG
Wokingham, Berkshire | Details and Tickets TBC
BROAD STREET TAVERN
FRI 24
OCT
Wokingham, Berkshire | Live from 9:00pm | Free
THAMES SIDE BREWERY
SAT 08
NOV
Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey | Live from 8:30pm | Free
BROAD STREET TAVERN
FRI 12
DEC
Wokingham, Berkshire | Live from 9:00pm | Free
