[3] In February 2005,[4] Banquet Records was taken over by new owners; previous employees of the Beggars store, Jon Tolley and Mike Smith.

Bands that have performed in store at Banquet include: Beans On Toast, Shed Seven, Nadine Shah, Scouting for Girls, Kojey Radical, Mayday Parade; Title Fight; Frank Iero; The Flatliners; Gnarwolves; Lemuria; Knuckle Puck; Jimmy Eat World; Moose Blood; Great Cynics; Apologies, I have none; and Trash Boat.

[13] Banquet Records also holds separate one-off shows in and around Kingston showcasing some of the biggest bands in the country.

[14] The majority are held at PRYZM Kingston or in-store with additional shows at St John's Church and The Fighting Cocks.

[16] Other major artists to have played in Kingston at shows organised by Banquet include Rod Stewart,[17] Madness, Rita Ora, Stormzy,[18] The Who, Johnny Marr,[19] Craig David, Biffy Clyro, The Specials, Gary Barlow,[20] Gorillaz, Fall Out Boy, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Shania Twain,[21] Jungle and Paloma Faith.