Upbeat Management was founded in 1985 and has established an enviable reputation for fast, friendly and efficient service. We know that no two events are the same and our aim is to make sure that each client enjoys a level of personal attention that is second to none. Our many regular clients testify to the level of service and the range and quality of our artists.

The Team

Founding director Liz Biddle read Music at Aberystwyth University and later gained an MA in Performance Studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. She is an accomplished musician and plays bassoon, piano and guitar. She founded Upbeat Recordings in 1989 to record some of the managed artists - and this has now become firmly established as one of the leading labels for jazz in the UK.

She was joined at Upbeat in 1995 by Beryl Korman who graduated with a BA in History from Warwick University before studying singing at The Royal Academy of Music. Beryl was elected Associate in 1996 for distinguished musicianship. She still finds time to sing and her 40s tribute show Forces Sweethearts is touring extensively. The team is completed by Vicki Johnson, who keeps the books up to date – and Luke & Breeze – two wonderful cream coloured golden retrievers who help keep stress levels low!

The Artists

Our artists have played at all the best parties including Posh and Beck's wedding - Mel B's wedding - Elton John's Summer Party - The Four Royals Birthday Parties - The dinnerladies Wrap Party - Mission Impossible Film Premiere - Mercedes 'C' Class Launch - Tina Turner's Birthday Party - American Beauty Film Premiere- Yorkshire TV's 30th Anniversary Party - BBC Red Nose Day - Children in Need Ball - Party in the Park - Microsoft Netvision Launch - and many more weddings and private parties, corporate launches and outdoor events too numerous to mention. In all we provide the entertainment to 500 events a year!

A few comments from happy customers

You helped to make our wedding day go off like a dream. We would definitely recommend you to others
Steve and Mandy Howard

I would like to thank the London Gala Orchestra for putting on such a superb performance - the audience went home very happy after that terrific event
Hatchlands National Trust

The Forties have never sounded so good
The Stage of Forces Sweethearts

I spent most of yesterday taking calls from guests to say how wonderful the band (Abbamania) was
CWAC 70s Glitter Ball

This is the fourth year Visage has played at our Dinner Dance and we are very pleased with them
Malden Golf Club

...(the DJ) played brilliant music...exactly what I asked for - Thanks!
Rosie Blackburn

A great performance....you really got them going...can you come back next year?
Guinness Festival about Funk Junkies

...excellent music which really made the day
KG Fruits of Tony Charles Steel Band

as usual the DJ-ing was impeccable
All Nippon Airways

We would like to thank you for the excellent service. We will certainly recommend you in the future
Sam Clements