With an extensive setlist encompassing timeless classics like The B52’s and Fleetwood Mac as well as modern pop sensations like Miley Cyrus and Rihanna, Black and Gold play something for everyone. Performing only the greatest and happiest hits, they get the crowd dancing all night with their upbeat and joyful energy.
With years of experience and clients including Ernst & Young and Hynds, Black and Gold are well seasoned performers perfect for any corporate event, wedding or party where you want to smile, dance and sing along all night. Black and Gold formed in 2018 bonding over their mutual love of music and the philosophy that performing is all about creating joy. The band’s four members, Elly Rydge, Jon Biddington, Klemens Cathcart and Rosanna Harvey, all work full-time in music from touring and performing to recording and teaching.
Black and Gold
Christchurch-based Black and Gold will get you out of your seat and singing along with their blend of classic hits and contemporary greats.
Franke Vallie, December 1963
Walking On Sunshine, Katrina and the Waves
Miley Cyrus, Midnight Sky
Taylor Swift, Love Story
Reviews
“THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENING”
★★★★★
“We can't thank Black&Gold enough for the entertainment that they provided on our wedding night! They were certainly the highlight the evening!”
Mel & Tom | Wedding
“HIT IT OUT THE PARK”
★★★★★
“We had Black&Gold play at our wedding and they absolutely hit the ball out the park! One of the main comments people have been making about the day was how bloody good the band was! Everything was super easy, they have fab communication and their set list is so good it makes it hard to choose your top picks. We will absolutely be booking again in the near future, and in the meantime going along to any gigs to reminisce on a night we will never forget!”
Brit & Luke | Wedding
“THE DANCEFLOOR WAS FULL”
★★★★★
“Black & Gold were an absolute hit at our wedding - the dance floor was full the entire night! Both us and our guests are still raving about how fantastic the music was! Great communication before the day and outstanding entertainment for our celebrations.”
Briar and Henry | Wedding
“INCREDIBLE ENTERTAINMENT”
★★★★★
“On behalf of the Amuri Squash club, I want to say a massive thankyou to the three of you for last night. Incredible entertainment for everyone and massive rave reviews which are rightly so! Yet again you were amazing so THANKYOU!”
Casey | Amuri Squash Club Ball
“DANCING ALL NIGHT LONG”
★★★★★
“Thank you so much for Saturday night! You guys were awesome! People were dancing all night Long!!”
Donna | St Andrew's Ball
“GREAT TO DEAL WITH!”
★★★★★
“Black and Gold played for our company 25th Anniversary event. They were great to deal with leading up to the event and of course on the night. We had lots of people from all ages express how much they enjoyed the music. Thanks so much for being part of our celebration”
Cosgrove - Miriam | 25th Anniversary
“BUZZING BRILLIANT ATMOSPHERE”
★★★★★
“Black&Gold created a buzzing, brilliant atmosphere for our Rooftop Christmas Party. Elly and the band were super warm, talented and professional. Would have them back in a heartbeat!”
Isabella | Graham Consulting Christmas Party
“AN ABSOLUTE BLAST”
★★★★★
“Everyone really appreciated the way you played to the crowd and chose songs from our playlist that suited the variety of ages. The only complaint we had from any guests was that the music was too good and they danced so long they missed out on food and had massive blisters the next day ha. So definitely not a bad thing haha! All in all, we had an absolute blast and the feedback we had from our guests regarding the band was faultless as well.”
Penny & Jonno | Wedding
“HAD THE DANCEFLOOR HEAVING”
★★★★★
“You guys were absolutely outstanding, and I am so stoked you were able to be our main event for the evening! You had the dance floor heaving and played absolute bangers that suited every guest whether they were 20 or 60. All the feedback we received about Black & Gold on the night and over the past week or so has been incredible and everyone has said how great you were”
Penny | Ernst & Young
