The Wedding Present are a British indie rock band from Leeds, formed in 1985 by guitarist and vocalist David Gedge - the group's only constant member across four decades. Their debut album George Best (1987) and the abrasive follow-up Seamonsters (1991) established them as one of the defining acts of UK indie, while a run of 18 UK Top 40 singles - including 12 in a single year (1992), matching a record held by Elvis Presley - cemented their cult status. Gedge's tightly-wound guitar sound and unflinchingly personal lyrics about love and loss remain the band's signature.
The career-spanning box set The Wedding Present: 40 was released on 19 September 2025, marking the band's 40th anniversary with a curated retrospective across 4 LPs and 4 CDs.
The band announced a 40th anniversary UK and Ireland tour, with dates in Cork, Limerick and Dublin starting in September 2025, alongside plans for a Wedding Present musical.
The Wedding Present announced a North American Bizarro 35th anniversary tour for 2025, their first shows in the US and Canada in seven years.
The band launched a Seamonsters 35th anniversary North American tour in 2026, with Rachael Wood on guitar, Stuart Hastings on bass and Chris Hardwick on drums.
British indie rock band The Wedding Present performs live in Cologne. A classic alternative rock experience.
British band The Wedding Present performs at Berlin's Hole 44 venue.
British indie rock band The Wedding Present performs at Vortex Musikclub. A showcase of classic alternative rock.
British post-punk band The Wedding Present performs in Erlangen.