Area D

The boys entered the X-Factor in 2005 at the time they were yet to pick a name for the band, but after progressing through the earliest stages of the competition, they were told that they would have to think up a name before they could go in-front of Simon, Sharon and Luis. With nothing in mind, and time running out, Barrie spotted a sign on the wall of the Lowry Hotel which read…”X-Factor: Area-D”. The band now had a name (Although, as Simon Cowell said in the audition - “You picked your name of a sign on the wall?.....So you could have called yourselves Exit then!!” Anyway, the name stuck and Area-D progressed to the later stages of the competition singing acapella songs such as – More Than Words, All Rise and You to me are everything, making it to the boot camp and the final 25.

This background gave Area-D a perfect stage for acoustic performance as was found out by the Owner of a small venue in Astley, when the whole town suffered a power cut and the boys in mid-set! They were told that they could finish for the night with full pay as the power more than likely wouldn’t return until the morning, but the band had other ideas and promptly finished off the night on acoustic guitars by candlelight!

After a few more gigs, the boys felt that they needed to widen their set list to be able to cater for weddings and larger functions, so most sets these days are performed with backing tracks and guitars.

Professionally performed, using some of the best equipment on the market, Area-D offer a vast range of musical styles and can cater for all kinds of functions…

From laid back acoustic performance to ease your guests into the evening, maybe a bit of swing music to get Grandad’s feet kicking, throw in some good old Motown classics, some party favourites before finishing the night off with some classic and up-to-date indie music – Whatever your taste in music, Area-D cover it all.