Meet the Band
Get to know us a little better
Halo are a dynamic, female fronted, 5 piece Wedding and Events band, based in Essex.
Performing a mixture of genres including Pop, Soul, Funk, Motown, Rock and Chart Music from the 60’s to modern day. From hits including Uptown Funk, Shake It Off, and Sex On Fire, to classics such as Blame It On The Boogie, Superstition and Sweet Child O’ Mine, they guarantee the tunes to get your guests on the dance floor.
Having performed at many weddings, parties, corporate events, as well as having experience in musical theatre, cruise ships and performing with other bands, Halo draw upon their experience and stage presence to create a great party atmosphere for every event.
Emma Cummins
Vocals
Lead vocalist Emma is a versatile performer, with polished vocals that suits a range of styles. Emma originally trained in Musical Theatre, therefore is very confident when it comes to getting involved with your party, dancing and singing with high energy. She also has years of experience performing as a soloist in the wedding and events industry, so really knows just what it takes to create a great atmosphere, with professionalism and performance style.
Jack Childs
Drummer
Drummer Jack is not only a multi-instrumentalist, with abilities in playing guitar, ukulele, piano, and of course drums, but he also works in the live sound scene, and he prides himself on achieving the best sound quality possible. Whatever the venue, you can trust that Jack will go out of his way to ensure the sound will be the best possible, tailored to each and every event.
Adam Topliss
Bass
Adam is absolutely full of character and brings a real charm to the band. Having previous history playing with Jack, Adam is able to lock in the bass with the drums creating a solid rhythm section for the band. Adam, along with Jack, also has a background of being a swing dancer and so carries this aspect of timing, feel and groove into his playing.
Rob Philpott
Guitar & Backing Vocals
Rob is full of experience having played in various bands, and has won many awards during his time at University. Rob has been a Performing Arts Teacher for the past 12 years and currently leads a successful Performing Arts Department in a Secondary School. Rob is fascinated with a wide range of music and guitar gear and successfully recreates guitar tones from all sorts of genres dating back to the 60's and right up to today's modern sound, making him a versatile guitarist adapting to all the styles that the band plays.
Dom Lewis
Keyboard & Backing Vocals
Dom has over 15 years of experience performing in party bands up and down the country and has been playing on 5 star cruise lines and hotels for 7 years. Dom also graduated with a 2:1 in Popular and Contemporary Music from Newcastle University. Along with performing in bands and duos, Dom also plays solo piano for weddings and private functions. Although, when the party is really getting started, you may even be lucky enough to see Dom rocking out on his Keytar! Dom's charisma and stage presence really fits in with the band making him a great addition to the band.
