The Vests.

The Vests, covers band in Hassocks, Sussex

The Vests logo, a cat wearing rainbow-lensed sunglasses with the band name

Bringing the noise.

A precision-engineered covers band from Hassocks, Sussex. Britpop, classic rock and indie anthems for weddings, parties and pubs. Birthed in 2023. Anointed in rock n roll.

Hassocks · Sussex

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90s Britpop · Classic rock · Indie anthems · Tina

We've got it covered

Oasis✺Blondie✺Franz Ferdinand✺The Killers✺Pulp✺Tina Turner✺Arctic Monkeys✺The Clash✺Blur✺The Beatles✺AC/DC✺

Forty-odd floor-fillers and counting, from Twist and Shout to Mr Brightside. We've got it covered.

The Band

Five players. One very cool cat.

The Vests came together in Hassocks in 2023 to do one thing properly: get a room moving. Tight, loud and built for the dancefloor. A precision-engineered covers band, anointed in rock n roll, bringing the noise to weddings, parties and pubs across Sussex.

The Vests are Fiona Stokes (vocals), Nick Watson (rhythm guitar), James Taylor (lead guitar), Brendan Streeter (drums) and Jon Wood (bass), the Hassocks, West Sussex covers band formed in 2023.

  • VocalsFiona Stokes
  • Rhythm GuitarNick Watson
  • Lead GuitarJames Taylor
  • DrumsBrendan Streeter
  • BassJon Wood
The Vests playing live at The Hassocks pub in Hassocks, West Sussex, with Fiona Stokes on vocals with the guitarists
The Hassocks
The Vests covers band playing outside at The Greyhound in Keymer, Hassocks
The Greyhound, Keymer
The Vests five-piece band on stage at The Hassocks pub, Hassocks, West Sussex
The Hassocks
Live at The Greyhound
Full house at The Hassocks
Getting the garden moving
Mamma Mia at The Hassocks
Upcoming Gigs

Where to catch us

  • Sat 25 Jul
    2026     The HassocksHassocks, West Sussex 8pm til late
  • Sat 8 Aug
    2026     The Greyhound (Outside)Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8QT 7:30 til 10:30pm
  • Sat 19 Sep
    2026     Mid Sussex Music HallCharity gig for Hassocks Goes Gold · £1,158.72 raised for CCLG 7pm · £5
  • Sat 3 Oct
    2026     The GreyhoundKeymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8QT 8pm til late · Free
  • Fri 4 Dec
    2026     The HassocksLight Up Hassocks · Hassocks, West Sussex 8pm til late

More dates landing soon. Want us at your pub, party or wedding? Get in touch and we'll sort a date.

The Shop

Cool Cat merch

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Good to know

Booking questions

Who's in the band?

The Vests are Fiona Stokes (vocals), Nick Watson (rhythm guitar), James Taylor (lead guitar), Brendan Streeter (drums) and Jon Wood (bass), a five-piece covers band formed in Hassocks, West Sussex in 2023.

Where are you based?

We're based in Hassocks, West Sussex, and play across Sussex, including Brighton, Mid Sussex and the surrounding area.

What do you play?

90s Britpop, classic rock and indie anthems from Oasis, Blondie, The Killers, Pulp, Tina Turner, Arctic Monkeys and plenty more, alongside modern floor-fillers. Forty-odd songs and counting.

Do you play weddings and private parties?

Absolutely. Weddings, birthdays, private parties and pub gigs. Anywhere with a plug socket and a dancefloor. Tell us about your event and we'll tailor the set.

How do we book you?

Use the booking form below with your date, venue and a few details. We'll come back to you with availability and a price.

Bookings

Get in touch

Tell us about your event and we'll get back to you with availability and a price. Pubs, parties, weddings. Anywhere with a plug socket and a dancefloor. Booking a wedding band, a party band or a pub band in Sussex? Those pages have the detail, then send us the date.