Rebel Without Applause

AUCKLAND ROCK 'n' SOUL COVERS BAND

Steve Sussex, Musician Steve Rooney, Musician Rick Poole, Musician Dave Munnings, Musician Bruce Madden, Musician

REBEL WITHOUT APPLAUSE, covers band for hire, have played virtually every venue in Auckland from the Town Hall, ASB Tennis Dome and large outdoor festivals to small intimate private functions, weddings and parties. The band can also perform a dinner set when required.

When it comes to versatility and danceability, the rock 'n soul repertoire of REBEL WITHOUT APPLAUSE is impossible to beat!

CONTACT US for availability and pricing
Rick Poole: 027 621 5449
Email: Rick Poole

UPCOMING SHOWS

Original Line-up

Caption: Original Band Line-up

OUR MUSIC

Rebel Without Applause are a professional four piece live covers band, all with international experience, who have played almost every venue in Auckland, from large outdoor festivals and corporate ballroom functions to small intimate rooms.

With a music song list including Kiwi Classics, Motown and other Soul hits, Beatles, Rolling Stones and other 60’s Classics, right up to today’s hits - You’re gonna be dancing!

Band performing at the Auckland Town Hall
Singer
Band performing at a function
Wedding Singer
Band on Stage Performing
Band Photo

LIVE RECORDINGS

REFERENCES

"Thank you and your band "Rebel Without Applause" for making our mid-winter Christmas party such a roaring success. We have received many compliments from our guests regarding the band. The music got all the guests up and dancing with a huge repertoire of songs.
The band is very versatile, exciting and polished. We wouldn't have any hesitation in recommending your band "Rebel Without Applause" to anyone wanting a fun, action packed, high energy band as yourselves. Thanks again for making our party such a fantastic night". Murray Clark

"Thank you and your band "Rebel Without Applause" for making our mid-winter Christmas party such a roaring success. We have received many compliments from our guests regarding the band. The music got all the guests up and dancing with a huge repertoire of songs.
The band is very versatile, exciting and polished. We wouldn't have any hesitation in recommending your band "Rebel Without Applause" to anyone wanting a fun, action packed, high energy band as yourselves. Thanks again for making our party such a fantastic night". Gail Ducat

"We would like to say a huge thank you to Rebel Without Applause for making our wedding reception the most memorable and amazing occasion possible. We got rave reviews from everyone about the sensational atmosphere !!!! Everyone had a ball we just loved the night so much. The music was just fantastic and made the Auckland Art Gallery really come to life. The song and guys
participation was a highlight. Such an incredible moment, as we didn't realize you were setting it up for them to sing and it was such a cool suprise. Thank you so much". Emilie & Tim Henderson

"Rebel Without Applause provided the musical entertainment at our wedding recently. The night was a huge success helped in no small part by the fantastic entertainment put on by Rick Poole and his band. They played a wide range of music that really appealed to the diverse age groups we had in attendance at our wedding. It was great seeing so many people getting into the swing of things on
the dance floor. We found Rick to be very helpful in the planning process leading up to the wedding.
He was happy to accommodate any requests that we had and even invited us along to a sound check in order to sample their music. We would thoroughly recommend Rebel Without Applause to anyone interested in having an exciting, energetic and professional band play at their event". Darren & Felicity Powell

"I write with regard to the band Rebel Without Applause, who have played at the last two King's College Year 13 Graduation Balls and have been re-booked again this year. On the occasions when I have seen them play, I have been most impressed at their ability of being able to play the right music for the occasion. As you can imagine, with a Year 13 Graduation Ball which includes 17 and 18 year
olds and their parents, the musical tastes of the audience are quite varied. However, the band has been able to keep everyone happy and create a very strong party atmosphere and the dance floor has been packed from their very first song to their last on each occasion they have been involved with this function. I was also most impressed on one occasion when I asked Rick Poole and his band to allow a group of school students to do a few songs during the night and they were most helpful, which many other bands would not have been, given the request. In conclusion, I give the band Rebel Without Applause my very strong recommendation and I know that if you hire them for a function you will not be disappointed". Roy Kelley // Headmaster Kings College

"Thank you very much for the fantastic performance of Rebel Without Applause at our wedding at the Hotel du Vin. The dance floor was never empty! The songs performed were great, and I personally loved the fact that I knew every single one! To top it off you also allowed one of our good friends to join the band for a song which really made his evening. It was just a wonderful night
and finished off the best day of our lives just brilliantly. The next morning all our guests complimented us on our choice of band! We just love reflected glory. Thanks again for helping to make our wedding day not just special for us, but for all our family and friends". Robyn Scown

"A huge thank you to you and your band for providing such wonderful entertainment at our Christmas Party this year. You and your band were extremely enthusiastic and so easy-going about fitting in with our last minute arrangements due to the bad weather. I had numerous comments that evening from people remarking on what a great band you were. Your repertoire of songs got all the
enthusiasts dancing, and not to mention, singing with the band. It surprised us to know how much talent we had in our office! We have every intention of using your band again, Rick. Please pass on our thanks to all the band members. Should you require someone to give a verbal reference. I'd be happy for you to pass on my name and telephone number". Krystyna Lutomski // Golden Bay Cement

"Just a short note to thank you and the other members of Rebel Without Applause, you were fantastic and given the sound of the rousing applause you received you certainly didn't live up to the band's name. The music you played was exactly what we wanted and our guests certainly responded in hitting the floor and calling for more as the night came to an end. We look forward to engaging your talents again in the future". Pam & Ralph Norris

"We used Rick Poole and his band, Rebel Without Applause for a large function for 550 people. I have to say that the dance floor was packed to 1am. Rick was an absolute pleasure to work with and extremely accommodating as we had to work with some complicated staging issues. He was willing to play for a long period of time without a break, and as a result the momentum of the party never
faltered. Rebel Without Applause had an excellent perception of their target audience and played appropriate songs to the age group. They are all talented musicians and were highly-professional in their approach. I would not hesitate in recommending them". Carey Frost // Frost Events Ltd

"Thank you very much for the fantastic performance of Rebel Without Applause at our wedding at the Hotel du Vin. The dance floor was never empty! The songs performed were great, and I personally loved the fact that I knew every single one! To top it off you also allowed one of our good friends to join the band for a song which really made his evening. It was just a wonderful night and finished off the best day of our lives just brilliantly. The next morning all our guests complimented us on our choice of band! We just love reflected glory. Thanks again for helping to make our wedding day not just special for us. but for all our family and friends". Sue Moncrieff

"We employed the services of Rebel without Applause to provide entertainment at a corporate Christmas function. They were extremely professional in all aspects of organisation and performance. They tailored their selection of music to the audience perfectly. They had all of the guests (500) up dancing for most of the evening and the feedback has been great. In fact I have already booked them for another performance. I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for talented and professional entertainers who know how to get a crowd on the dancefloor. They definitely helped to make the event a highly successful one". Megan Edwards

LOCATIONS
Auckland North Shore
East Auckland
West Auckland
South Auckland
Nationwide

EVENTS
CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
WEDDINGS
THEME PARTIES
BALLS
BIRTHDAYS