The X and Y live duo performing après ski in the French Alps

The X & Y

Multi-Instrumentalist Duo for Weddings, Après Ski, Luxury Events & Private Parties Across Europe

Two musicians. Huge sound. Endless possibilities.

The X & Y are the dynamic duo of Alex and Carey — two highly experienced multi-instrumentalists known for their versatility, musicianship and ability to transform any event into something memorable.

From lively après ski bars in the Alps to elegant five-star hotels, intimate wedding ceremonies to full-scale party sets, The X & Y adapt effortlessly to any setting. Their talent, charisma and wide-ranging repertoire make them one of the most flexible and in-demand duo acts on the live events scene.

With multiple instruments, strong vocals and genuine chemistry on stage, they create a performance that feels far bigger than a two-piece act.

Multi-Instrumental Live Entertainment

What sets The X & Y apart is their ability to move seamlessly between styles, moods and event moments.

Expect live performances that can include:

Acoustic guitar
Keys
Percussion
Bass elements
Live looping
Male and female vocals
Interactive party moments
Beautiful stripped-back arrangements

Whether the brief is elegant background music or full dancefloor energy, they know exactly how to deliver.

Any Genre. Any Crowd.

The X & Y pride themselves on being able to perform virtually any style of music to suit the audience and occasion.

Their repertoire spans:

Pop classics
Soul and funk
Indie favourites
Rock anthems
Dancefloor fillers
Ibiza vibes
Wedding singalongs
Lounge and chill sets
Modern chart hits

This versatility makes them ideal for mixed-age crowds and events that evolve throughout the day.

Perfect For

The X & Y are a top choice for:

Wedding ceremonies
Drinks receptions
Wedding breakfast entertainment
Evening party sets
Après ski events
Five-star hotels
Corporate events
Luxury private parties
Chalet events
Destination celebrations

Why Book The X & Y

Some duos play songs. The X & Y create experiences.

Their combination of musical skill, stage presence and crowd awareness allows them to shape the mood of an event in real time. They can be elegant and understated when needed, then lift the room into full celebration mode when it matters most.

Clients love the convenience of booking one act capable of covering multiple parts of the day.

Alps & International Experience

The X & Y have performed across the Alps, luxury hospitality venues and premium private events, giving them the experience to handle diverse audiences and high expectations with ease.

They are equally at home in a mountain bar, boutique wedding venue or stylish hotel lounge.

Available Across Europe

The X & Y are available for bookings across:

French Alps
France
Switzerland
Italy
United Kingdom
International destinations

Private Bookings

For weddings, private parties, hotel residencies or corporate events, please enquire via Contact Us.

Chilled (background/concert)
Put your records on - Corrine Bailey Rae
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Horse with no name - America
Running up that hill - Kate Bush
America - Razorlight
Don't know why - Nora Jones
Just the two of us - Grover Washington Jr
Cooler than me - Mike Posner
Babylon - David Gray
Mr Bojangles - Sammy Davis Jr
Love at first sight - Kylie Minogue
Black and Gold - Sam Sparro
Turning Tables - Adele
Make you feel my love - Adele
Heaven is a place on earth - Belinda Carlisle
Bette Davis eyes - Kim Carnes
Time after time - Cyndi Lauper
Youth - Daughter
Only Love - Ben Howard
Innerbloom - Rufus Du Sol
Just the way you are - Milky
Passionflower - Jon Gomm
Ain't no sunshine - Bill Withers
Pack up - Jessica Doolittle
Candy - Paolo Nutini
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Wait for the moment - Vulfpeck
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
Saving all my love for you - Whitney Houston
Colours of the wind - Pocahontas
You got a friend in me - Randy Newman
Pure Imagination - Willy Wonka
Nobody does it better - Carly Simon
Mr Sandman - The Cordettes
Islands - The XX
Waves - Robin Shultz
Slow dancing in a burning room - John Mayer
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Wicked game - Chris Issacs
Californication - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
You get what you give - New Radicals
When you were young - The Killers

How to save a life - The Frey
Somewhere only we know - Keane
If I ain't got you - Alicia Keys
Natural Woman - Carole King
Fever - Peggy Lee
Rocket Man - Elton John
Yesterday - The Beatles
Killing me softly - Perry Como
Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish
Friday I'm in love - The Cure
Accidentally In love - Counting Crows
Talkin' bout a revolution - Tracy Chapman
Firestone - Kygo
Clocks - Coldplay
Redbone - Childish Gambino
Chocolate - The 1975
The importance of being idle - Oasis
That don't impress me much - Shania Twain
High and dry - Radiohead
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Do it again - Steely Dan
She's not there - The Zombies
Moondance - Van Morrison
Spooky - Dusty Springfield
Summertime - George Gershwin
Skinny Love - Bon Iver
Nightcall - Kavinsky
Hold back the river - James Bay
Riptide - Vance Joy
Take me to church - Hozier
Best Part - Daniel Caeser
Bad Day - Daniel Powter
Hotline Bling - Drake
Dream a little dream of me - Ella Fitzgerald
Feeling good - Nina Simone
Bulletproof - La Roux
Hide and seek - Imogen Heap
The winner takes it all - Abba
Send me on my way - Rusted Root
She's always a woman - Billy Joel
All of me - John Legend
A thousand years - Christina Perri
Warwick Avenue - Duffy
Halo - Beyonce
Songbird - Eva Cassidy
Latch - Disclosure
Cannonball - Damien Rice
Whisky in the jar - The Dubliners

Fly me to the moon - Frank Sinatra
7 years - Lukas Graham
Pompeii - Bastille
Dancing on my own - Robyn
Cry me a river - Julie London
Smile - Nat King Cole
Rather be - Clean Bandit
Closer - Neyo
As it was - Harry Styles
Music sounds better with you - Stardust
Lady (hear me tonight) - Modjo
Jamming - Bob Marley

Party (dance/singalong)
Praise you - Fatboy Slim
Dreams - Fleetwood
Glory box - Portishead
Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz
Mercy - Duffy
Black Horse and the cherry tree - KT Tunstall
A little less conversation - Elvis Presley
Let me entertain you - Robbie Williams
Ignition - R Kelly
Bills - Lunchmoney Lewis
Video killed the radio star - Buggles
Blue Monday - New Order
I love it when you call - The Feeling
Funkytown - Lipps Inc
You've got the love - Florence + the Machine
Before he cheats - Carrie Underwood
Take your mama - Scissor Sisters
Here comes the rain again - Eurythmics
California girls - Katy Perry
Dynamite - Taio Cruz
Girls just wanna have fun - Cyndi Lauper
Tik Tok - Ke$ha
S&M - Rihanna
Get Busy - Sean Paul
Pon de Replay - Rhianna
Lollipop - Mika
Mambo no 5 - Lou Bega
Sorry - Justin Bieber
Kids - MGMT
Pumped up kicks - Foster the peopld
Gold - Spandau Ballet
Holding out for a hero - Bonnie Tyler

Do your thing - Basement Jaxx
Children - Robert Miles
Free - Ultra Naté
Better off alone - Alice Deejay
Scatman - Scatman John
Till I come - ATB
Born Slippy - Underworld
Sunchyme - Dario G
Heaven - DJ Sammy
Everytime we touch - Cascada
Total eclipse of the heart - Bonnie Tyler
I don't wanna miss a thing - Aerosmith
Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield
A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
One more time - Daft Punk
Somebody to love - Boogie Pimps
The sweet escape - Gwen Stefani
Iko iko - The Dixie Cups
Don't you worry child - Swedish House Mafia
Spectrum - Florence + the Machine
Euphoria - Loreen
Teardrops - Womack and Womack
Little L - Jamiroquai
Im outta love - Anastacia
Aint nobody - Chaka Khan
Waiting all night - Rudimental
Feel the love - Rudimental
Nobody to love - Sigma
Gold dust - DJ Fresh
Tarantula - Pendulum
When the sun goes down - Arctic Monkeys
Runaway baby - Bruno Mars
Ain't it fun - Paramore
The sound - The 1975
Invaders Must Die - The Prodigy
Danger! High Voltage - Electric Six
Five Colours in her Hair - McFly
Year 3000 - Busted
Reach - S Club 7
What I've Been Looking For - High School Musical
Baseline Junkie - Dizzee Rascal
Bonkerz - Dizzee Rascal
Filthy/Gorgeous - Scissor Sisters
Somebody to love - Queen
Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
Love on top - Beyonce
In the End - Linkin Park
Bring me to life - Evanescence

Lose yourself - Eminem
Livin la vida loca - Ricky Martin
All star - Smash Mouth
Escape (the pina colada song) - Rupert Holmes
Live and let die - Wings
Changes - David Bowie
Starz in their eyes - Just Jack
American Boy - Estelle
212 - Azealia Banks
Flowers - Sweet Female Attitude
Heartbroken - T2
Rewind - Craig David
Gotta Get Through This - Daniel Bedingfield
Bodygroove - Architects
Babycakes - 3 of a Kind
Sweet Like Chocolate - Shanks & Bigfoot
Twenty-one Seconds - So Solid Crew
Little bit of Luck - MC Neat and DJ Luck
Do you really like it? - Pied Piper
Moving Too Fast - Artful Dodger
Lalala - Naughty Boy
Has it come to this? - The Streets
Elvis isn't Dead - Scouting for Girls
No Diggity - Black Street
I wanna be like you - Jungle Book
I bet that you look good on the dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
Gold-digger - Kanye West
Eat sleep rave repeat - Fatboy Slim
Dragostea din tei - O-Zone

“Just to say that the X&Y were absolutely spot on for the 18th & 21st joint birthday party last night.

They played all the right tunes, were friendly and professional and really did a great job!

Everybody said how fun it was to have a band rather than just a Spotify playlist! Thanks for the excellent recommendation and will definitely recommend them to others.

Vanessa Fisher PR – Boutique Travel and Ski PR Agency “