From the road
The Upbeats Blog.
Tips on booking live music, stories from the road, and news from The Upbeats Duo.
Introducing Our Guest Entertainer Shows
The Upbeats Duo introduce their guest entertainer shows for 2026 and beyond, and the ideas behind them. See the full shows at the-manchesters.com.
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Four Trips to the Actual North Pole (For Real!)
The Upbeats Duo recap an extraordinary summer working aboard Ponant's Le Commandant Charcot, reaching the North Pole four times between July and September 2025.
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Icebergs in Iceland to the Inland Seas of the Great Lakes Aboard Le Bellot
The Upbeats Duo recall their 2024 contract aboard Ponant's Le Bellot, starting with weeks around Iceland before heading into North America's Great Lakes.
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How to Book a Summer Party Band
A quick guide to booking a live party band for your summer event — timing, setlists, and what to ask before you book.
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Best Party Band in Manchester & Liverpool - The Upbeats Duo
Why The Upbeats Duo is a top choice for party bands across Manchester, Liverpool and the North West.
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Choosing the best wedding Band in North West England
What to look for when booking a wedding band in the North West of England, from repertoire to reliability.
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Around the World in 99 Nights - We Did a world cruise!
The Upbeats Duo look back at their 2018 world cruise aboard P&O's Arcadia, from Gardens by the Bay in Singapore to Petra in Jordan and Alcatraz in San Francisco.
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Three Months in Paradise (well, French Polynesia)
The Upbeats Duo spent three months working aboard a Wind Spirit ship in French Polynesia, island-hopping, swimming with reef sharks, and singing with the locals.
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