The Swithas Band - Portugal

We booked The Swithas band for our wedding in Portugal after seeing them perform on a previous holiday. We knew they would be the perfect band for our special day with their talent and variety of songs. Our guests kept saying how good they were throughout the night and the dance floor was always full! We can?t thank them enough for making our day soo special. We are already looking forward to seeing them perform next!

The Swithas Band was amazing! They changed their normal schedule for us and played during the wedding meal which was amazing! It created a really fun relaxed atmosphere and all our guests were up dancing which is what we wanted!! So many of our guests commented on how amazing they was from the day right through to the evening I could not recommend this band enough! They made our wedding day so much fun and we danced all day and night!! We can?t thank them enough!

Silvio and the band were nothing short of spectacular. He made the booking process very simple and answered all the questions we had before we booked.

On the wedding day the power went out at the venue. But thanks to silvio who had a battery speaker, we were able to have our outdoor ceremony with the music we wanted. It really made our day.

I would recommend anyone and everyone to hire these guys as both of us and all our guests had an amazing time when they played for our wedding. Everything was amazing, from the acoustic music during welcome drinks, to the live band and dj set! Everyone was out on the dancefloor the whole night and we have received so many compliments about the band after the wedding. 10/10 A massive thank you to Silvio and the gang!

Rea & Sean

The Swithas did our wedding in July 2023 in Malaga!

They were incredible. The dance floor was packed from start to finish! They played the songs that we choose from their set list, interacted so well with the crowd, and had such energy!

So many of our guests were asking who they were as they were ?one of the best wedding bands they ever saw!?

They were also such nice guys and easy to deal with!

Thanks so much Silvio and crew!

In October, my friend asked me to plan a wedding for her at my guesthouse in Praia da Luz. At the top of my entertainment list was The Switha's Band and luckily, the band were free on the date we needed - I think mainly down to the fact it was a Tuesday!!
I met with my couple & showed them videos etc of The Swithas and due to budget they opted for the DJ package (I have to say I was VERY disappointed about this!). But all the way home and in the car in Ireland, they continued to listen to the Band, and just fell in love with them & thought how silly it'd be not to have the band... so they changed to the full wedding pack. The Switha's provided music & microphones/speakers for the ceremony, Acoustic guitar & vocals for the poolside Welcome cocktails & Canap?s, Microphones/speakers for the speeches, Music throughout the meal, a Live band & a DJ.

On the night of, the Band really read the crowd, they knew PERFECTLY what songs to play and everybody was dancing from start to finish. I asked the couple if they regret changing their mind and their answer: having the full band was the best decision & well worth the money, they made the party! & I would 10000% agree and recommend The Switha's Band to anyone hosting any event, they are super professional, all so so lovely & amazing musicians.

Thank you Swithas!

A massive thank you to Silvio & the entire Swithas band for playing at our wedding! From the ceremony at Nossa Senhora da Rocha to the cocktail hour and after-dinner band & DJ at a different venue 40min away, they totally nailed it at our wedding.

Silvio really had a knack for selecting the right songs that got everyone, even the older generation, up on the dance floor all night long - we never saw an empty dance floor. The vibe they created was just so energizing and fun, and closely tailored for us and our guests regardless of their differing nationalities (UK, USA, Australia, Germany)!

Our guests were all praises for the Switha's Band - we had multiple comments the next day saying that they were the best wedding band they've ever come across. They felt like more than just a band - they were a part of our big day, taking photos and videos for us and letting us sing some of our favourite songs as well! They really added that extra spark to our wedding, making it all the?more?memorable for us by making sure all night that the bride & groom were always comfortable and happy with the music.

Thank you!
Britta & Elliott

We booked the Switha's full day package for our wedding on the 02.06.23. Silvio was so easy to deal with and no request was too much. He read our guests so well and knew exactly what songs to play to get them up on the floor. The amount of comments we got on how amazing they were is unbelievable.

The next morning Silvio contacted me to say he had taken some videos of the day and sent them on to me. I just felt like this wasn't something he needed to do and appreciate them so much!

You'd be crazy not to book the swithas for your day!

We hired The Swithas to play at our wedding based on the set list that they shared with us, which is very large and caters to a range taste of music styles. As we were marrying abroad with little knowledge of the bands who play in that area, we were just happy to have found a band, but they turned out to be better than any I?ve seen at any wedding. Silvio?s voice is great and the rest of his band are extremely enthusiastic, which really lifts the mood when they play. They also let 2 of us join them on stage to play along with them after finding out we were musicians. Having played in bands before, I appreciate how trusting it was of them to do this, and it made the night even more special for all involved. Highly recommend booking this band!
Silvio was also able to provide background music on the day and carry out all the AV required, which made planning the wedding so much easier.,

If you are considering The Swithas Band for your wedding or an event, save yourself time/stress and book them now! You will not be disappointed.

Silvio and the Swithas Band provided the Music for our wedding in May 2023. From start to end and we couldn't have asked for more. We wanted music to be a big part of our day and we were not left wanting.

The music before and during the ceremony that was the perfectly timed and volume set the tone for the day.

We had a quick chat with Silvio before dinner about the mood/energy we were looking for. The background music was a great mix with the right energy to keep things lively, at dinner you could see people smiling as songs came on and they even commented about how it complimented the flow.

From the moment the band began the room was filled with nodding heads, tapping feet and a very full dance floor. That didn't let up for a moment the entire night, it was a truly unbelievable sight to see all of our guests enjoying themselves so much.

To top it off the Swithas allowed my sister in law to join them for a song, it was so good they asked her to stay for a second!

Thank you Silvio and the Swithas for helping create such an awesome environment on our wedding day and for doing so in a way that took all the stress out of it. I have friends already looking for your details and we can't wait so see you again.

We just want to thank the Swithas Band for everything they did on our wedding day. They were truely exceptional, they were involved in our ceremony, drinks reception, dinner, party and DJ.

Just from the very beginning they made the whole experience no stress for us. All they needed was what kind of atmosphere we were looking for at the different stages of the day, any specific songs we wanted and they took care of the rest.

This experience continued on the wedding day, Silvio himself checked in with the groom to make sure he was feeling ok and all the ceremony music and audio aspects to the ceremony were perfect!

For the reception, Silvio performed for the 90 minute session and it was so so good! The music performed was absolutely ideal and set the relaxed vibe we were looking for as our guests enjoyed the canap?s and drinks!

After dinner the band were outstanding, they created the atmosphere and the interaction they had with the guests was just outstanding.

The transition from the band playing to the dj taking over towards the end of the night was also seamless, they were fast and efficient in moving it inside and the interaction again was amazing!

The Swithas band are true professionals, our guests could not get over how good they were.

We know how stressful selecting the band can be for your big day but we cannot recommend The Swithas Band highly enough!

Michelle & Stephen x

We booked the Swithas band for the full day of our wedding including ceremony set up, cocktail hour, full band and DJ. The cocktail music by Silvio was perfect, great song choices and what a voice! The band were outstanding! So much energy and from the first song the whole dance floor was packed. My family have said it was the best wedding band they have ever seen. Being Irish, the music was tailored for us and the dance floor was full for the entire set. The DJ by Silvio was also amazing, again excellent song choices tailored to suit all ages and music styles of our guests. We cannot thank Silvio and the band enough for making our day amazing and such good fun!

We could not have asked for a better band to celebrate with us at our wedding. Thank you Silvio and the band for creating such an amazing atmosphere and everything we could have asked for.
Highly, highly recommend to anyone looking for a band!
Thank you again
Xxx

Where do I start with this Band and Silvio. First off the voice it is something so special and you can tell he really cares about his skill. Not only that but his communication on the lead up to the wedding was brilliant. He also learnt my father daughter dance.

The dance floor was full for the night we even ended up dancing on tables. Prior to this I thought I was a classy a bride ????

My dad ended up surprising the Swithas and sang our first dance. They completely took this in their stride and it was such a magical moment. Although dad went back a couple more times as I think he wanted to part of the Swithas band ????

The ceremony music still gives me goosebumps and they really made us feel so special. Our day was magical and the Swithas and Silvio were a huge part of the happiest day of our life. We will be forever grateful.

Just wanted to thank the very talented Swithas Band who played for our wedding in august 2022. One of the best decisions we made!! As we couldn't travel during covid to see them, it was only videos we had seen of them playing and I have to say they did not disappoint. They were amazing!! Their interaction was fantastic, everyone was on there feet all night.
Guests are still talking about how brilliant they were
Would highly recommend.
Thank you for an amazing night
Sharon & Damien

We had the Swithas Band for our wedding last week and all we can say is that these guys are amazing.! They're and outstanding group of musicians individually but together they're top class. From start to finish they'd everyone up on the dance floor and the guests are still talking about them now. If you are thinking of booking I'd suggest doing it ASAP and you won't be disappointed. These guys are busy for a reason - They're the best around.

Best band around!!

I couldn't recommend this band enough! Silvio agreed to play at our wedding when a different band cancelled at short notice and we couldn't be more grateful. The Switha's band were excellent - all our guests have raved about how good they were and are still talking about them now we are back home! We couldn't be happier that we got to have them on our wedding day, and they truly are the friendliest gents around! The songs they played got everyone up and dancing the whole night and created the best atmosphere! A massive thank you to the Switha's band!

When we started planning our wedding our number one priority was for our guests to have the most amazing day. We knew one of the biggest factors would be entertainment so we set out to find an extremely talented band. We booked The Swithas Band in 2020 with the help of our wedding planners and after seeing their videos on Instagram!
To say the guys were absolutely amazing on the day would be an understatement! They had everyone up dancing the minute they started and the dance-floor stayed full the entire night. They were great fun, friendly, and you can tell a mile off they love what they do.
We had the time of our lives as did our guests, thank you so much guys we couldn?t have been happier.
Michelle & Odhr?n xx

THE BEST!!

We can?t recommend these guys enough!!
We booked the swithas band for our whole wedding the ceremony, cocktail reception and our evening reception. They were absolutely amazing and had everyone up dancing!

The Switha?s performed at our villa wedding on the 2nd June 2022 , what a talented group they are! They had everyone up dancing with their absolute bangers! Our guests haven?t stopped talking about our day and everyone commented on how good the music was. Thank you so much for making our day so special.

Love Emily & Neil.

Amazing Service !!

We had the amazing Silvio Switha play at a recent Surprise birthday event in Albufeira. He played acoustic guitar music at a welcome drink, arranged the music throughout dinner and then DJ'd at the evening party. Silvio was great from initial contact and was always very responsive, answering any queries I had which was very helpful when trying to organize a party in Portugal from the UK! The acoustic music was great with a great playlist to choose from and he also helped with finding Portuguese music to play. He was great at reading the room and changing the music to suit the guests! Overall, we were very pleased with Silvio and would highly recommend for parties/weddings :-)

We had our wedding day on 23rd of September and thanks to Silvio and the Swithas Band it was truly the best day of our lives. From the first day we spoke to Silvio we genuinely felt like we had known him our whole lives. We discussed our taste in music, favourite songs and the vibe we wanted for our wedding day. He took the time to listen to what we wanted and made a huge effort to learn our favourite song so that we could have it as our first dance. On the wedding day itself Silvio looked after our ceremony music, cocktail music, reception band and the dj set. Every moment of music was fantastic. Our guests had the best time and cannot stop talking about The Swithas Band being the best live band they have ever seen. Booking The Swithas Band was the best decision we made and we cannot recommend them enough. They are truly amazing and we will be forever grateful to them for making our dreams come true. Roll.on our 1 year anniversary when hopefully we can come back and see them in action once again. Thanks for everything guys xxx

Silvio's talents are endless. We all know how much the music is important at a wedding and these guys rocked it. Silvio has so much experience and it really shows... himself and the band had everybody up dancing. 2 weeks later guests are still talking about them. I would highly recommend them.... and might some day twist their arm to come to a party in Ireland too ;)

The Swithas band were the absolute BEST and made our wedding party!! The variety of songs they play is so impressive (from latest pop to country to Irish!) and the dance floor was full the entire night. They even took special requests which meant so much to us. All of our guests the next day couldn?t stop talking about how great the band was. Thank you all for a fantastic evening!! :)

Top class!!

Hey Silvio and guys,
Just a quick note to thank you again for playing our wedding, we feel so happy/lucky that you could be there with us, nothing was a problem and the music, songs and set up was great, everyone danced the night away, looking forward to catching up next time we are over,
Would highly recommend
Rob&Lisa Wedding, Albufeira

Had these guys at our wedding 29.5.19 they was really good! Had everyone coming up to me saying how good they was. Had a brilliant night they got everyone up dancing and enjoying themselves. Thank you for making our night so memorable. Jason & Tisha

An amazing wedding band!

Paul and I had our wedding last week and we are still buzzing over the amazing music provided by Silvio and the band. We cannot recommend Silvio and The Switha band highly enough. Our family members provided music at the ceremony and each one have remarked on how kind and helpful Silvio was helping them setup. The acoustic set before dinner was perfect but the best was yet to come. The music during the reception was absolutely brilliant, at one point it looked as though every single guest was on the floor dancing! Silvio's song choices during the live performance and DJ set were nothing short of perfect, so thank you so much Silvio & team, you were the best! Paul & Lisa x

The best wedding band!!

We were lucky enough to have Silvio and the band play for us at our wedding last June. Cannot recommend this band more, they made the night and party!! Silvio even did Dj and an acoustic pre dinner set for us. Their music and song selection was brilliant and couldn't have been more impressed with them. Highly recommend you book this band of you want a full dance floor and fun wedding.

Myself and my now wife Gemma chose Silvio & the band to play our wedding in Portugal on 9th October 2017 - and they were truly awesome.
Silvio has a beautiful voice and did some stunning acoustic covers for our welcome drinks.
The full evening band were incredible, playing through songs we had requested. The wedding party got a bit rowdy (as you do), and Silvio obliged in playing some proper rock n roll covers for the guests to get out the air guitars, including a head banging rendition of Rage against the machine.
We loved it, the guests loved it, and I can?t recommend them highly enough!
Cheers guys :) xxx

Simply the best wedding band EVER!!!!

Hi guys,
Thank you all so much for making our day so amazing! The band we chose was really important for Ger and I and 6 weeks on people are still saying how much they loved The Swithas!
You are all so lovely and really had fun on the day!
We could not have found a better group of guys and a more talented band for our wedding!!!
We loved it!
Sinead & Ger
xxx

Silvio and the The Swithas band did our wedding in June 2017, and were absolutely amazing! Silvio sang at our reception and ceremony and also DJ?d until the small hours! Would recommend Silvio to anybody as he is the best in the business down in Vilamoura or on the Algarve. Totally cool dude, super relatable and so talented! Obrigado Silvio!
Alex & Laura

Silvio is amazing singer and not just that, he?s a great entertainer and lovely soul.
I?d the privilege of seeing him many times and it is always absolutely great!
I can?t wait to fix a date of my wedding and bring you over to Belgium ???? Thank you for such great times and being so professional!

Silvio and his band did an amazing job not only singing for the ceremony but for cocktails and then upping the tempo for a great evenings entertainment. Everyone at the wedding loved them and when we come back to Portugal we have to go and see them as they are always such good entertainment and so much fun.

If there was 50 stars these guys would get them. We will be forever grateful for the wedding of a life time we booked Silvio and his band for suits alba resort 2 weeks ago and From start to finish The dancefloor was flooded with people. how one Man and his band can get 70 crazy irish to lay on there backs and sing there harts out to Snow Patrol Chasing Cars is a moment I'll never forget. ? each and every person in our party had nothing but great words to say about this band if your the way they get in with the party and have a great time with us was pure magic thanks so much for everything Jay and Clare dublin ?????