The Magnets

Six Men, Six Mics, No Luggage.

The Magnets are a multi-award winning vocal harmony band, or as they prefer, V'n'B group. V'n'B stands for vocals and beats and is a cappella music for the pop generation: sophisticated, sexy, and loud.

Attracting an incredibly wide-ranging audience whereever they play, this amazing ‘band with no instruments' have entertained millions across Europe and Asia in concert and on TV and radio.

The Magnets music is founded on the sounds they can make from their mouths alone. Genius vocal percussionist Andy provides the groove. From bass drum to high hat, he produces entire drum tracks with his mouth. Derek adds the bass, while James, Michael, Nic and Steve provide the layers of harmony and lead vocals on top.

Born in London out of an amalgamation of friendships, college shows and luck, the band released their debut album ‘Giving It All That' on EMI/Capitol in 2001, and their second album ‘Another Place' in 2003. Both albums were recognised at the a cappella 'Grammies', the CARAs (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards), winning the awards for best song in 2001 and 2003, alongside numerous other nominations.

In their element live, a Magnets concert presents a unique combination of musical sophistication, showmanship and soul. Performing for up to two hours, the show is a synthesis of the band's award winning original material, and their a cappella take on classic songs by artists such as Elvis, The Turtles, and the Jackson 5. However, The Magnets are not too cool to party, and the songs are spiced with humour, dancing, audience participation, and of course Andy ‘Lips' Frost's house destroying vocal drum solo.

Performing up to 180 shows a year, the group have enjoyed support tours with Tom Jones, West End star Michael Ball, Lisa Stansfield and Geri Halliwell. They receive frequent invitations to play prestigious events in the UK and Europe, including the Queen's Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace and the BBC Proms in Hyde Park.

This was a live performance of Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' on Fresh Air Radio in Edinburgh in 2009

The Magnets make regular TV and radio appearances in the UK, including shows such as Parkinson, GMTV, Blue Peter, the Generation Game, MTV, as well as Loose Ends on Radio 4, and sessions on Radio 2. The band also play several charity and schools concerts every year, supporting causes such as the Teenage Cancer Trust and Children In Need, and promoting live music in education.

In 2006 The Magnets joined forces with Backrow Productions (the people behind Tap Dogs, Gumboots and Slava's Snowshow) to produce their first major theatre production Vox Pop! Vox Pop played in the famous Fliegende Bauten in Hamburg before moving on to the historic Schiller Theatre in Berlin. The show was received with fantastic reviews...:

Corporate Highlights

The Magnets have played over 200 times for corporate events - too many to list in full.  Listed below are just some examples from 2003-2008.