Function Bands / Wedding Bands
Besides the scene for original funky music in the UK there is a healthy industry for funk and soul covers bands. You will find these bands playing at weddings, functions and parties, corporate events, rallies and at many pub and club venues.

There is no better way to liven the atmosphere of an event than booking a quality function band.
A group of experienced musicians can engage the audience, get them dancing and help create a successful and memorable occasion for everyone.

This page is provided as a free resource to help people find funky function bands around the UK.
Funk Network UK does not necessarily reccommend these bands, in most cases we have not seen them perform, and the descriptions of the bands are not necessarily the opinion of Funk Network UK. However there should be ample information on the band websites to help you decide if they are the right band for you.

Northern England

Funk Conspiracy - www.funkconspiracy.com - Newcastle upon Tyne
The northeast of England's premier function band for Funk, Soul and Disco

Grooveline - www.groovelineuk.com - Newcastle upon Tyne
Dynamic and versatile function band with a wide range of musical styles to suit any occasion.

Mothers of Biffa - www.mothersofbiffa.com - Newcastle upon Tyne
Live soul collective, sassy soul from the sixties to now.

Jump the Q - www.jumptheq.info - Richmond
Function band covering Jazz,Swing,Funk,Pop,Blues & Rock.

BluePhunk - www.bluephunk.co.uk - York
10 piece power funk band, afour piece horn set, killer rhythm section and classy vocals.

Beat Street International - www.beatstreetinternational.co.uk - Leeds
Their influences are a cross mixture of pop, funk, soul, rock, reggae, swing and blues all rolled into one.

Buddha Lounge - www.myspace.com/buddhaloungeband - Newcastle upon Tyne
6 piece funk and soul band.

Soma - www.eegluu.com - Newcastle upon Tyne
All the Soul you can handle. From Stevie Wonder to John Legend, Aretha Franklin to Beyoncé.

Scotland

Funk Connection - www.funkconnection.co.uk - Aberdeen
11 Piece Funk Soul and R&B Band.

The Groove Addicts - www.loveitlive.co.uk - Edinburgh
5 piece funk/soul covers band. Ideal for anything where you want to get everyone dancing.

Soul Inferno - www.soulinferno.co.uk - Edinburgh
An array of well known tracks from the 60s through to today.

Central England

QED - www.myspace.com/qedcambridge - Cambridge
Soulful band for dancing.

The Function Junction - www.thefunktionjunction.co.uk - Colchester
Live party entertainment for both intimate functions and corporate events.

Urban Intro - www.urban-intro.com - Nottingham
Urban Intro are a 5 piece who play everything from Santana to Sinatra.

Capricorn - www.goatfunk.com - Cambridge
Powerful 8-piece band, playing funky good time grooves.

The Soul Patrol - www.thesoulpatrol.com - Cambridge
Funky 9 piece live band playing the classics from atlantic soul, 70's funk & disco floorfillers.

The Rhythm Junkies - www.rhythmjunkies.co.uk - Birmingham
From funk, soul, Disco, R&B, Motown to Rock & Pop, we do it all. Able to inject fun into any event.

Perfect Strangers - www.perfect-strangers.co.uk - Birmingham
The very best of popular funk, soul, rock, pop and disco classics from the last four decades.

Undercurrent - www.undercurrentweb.com - Northampton
Funk, Soul, Motown, Disco and Pop covers.

Double Measures - www.myspace.com/thedoublemeasures - Birmingham
5-pc 100% live funk/soul/rock 'n' roll band!

Southern England

BackBeat Village - www.backbeatvillage.com - London
Stupidly funky 10 piece band.

Rocksteady - www.rocksteadyband.co.uk - Kent
Funky 8 Piece band who love to get people dancing and the party swinging.

The Toots - www.thetoots.co.uk - London
The best traditions of true 70s funk that will get even the most reluctant dancer moving.

Retrogression - www.retrogression.org.uk - London
Combining the spirit of old school funk legends with their own modern sensibility.

What is hip ??? - www.whatiship.org.uk - Bristol
Reproducing the classics at their "booty-shaking" best, a good-time, dance party, disco band.

Big night out - www.flatoutfunk.com - Bristol
Tight and funky with top vocals and horn section. Some unique versions of classic tracks.

OW Jazz Soul Boogie Band - www.jazzsoulboogieband.com - Oxford
Over 250 well known jazz, soul and popular covers in their repertoire.

Call Me / The Blondie tribute Band - www.blondie-tribute-band.co.uk - Kent
CALL ME are a 5 piece Blondie tribute band that really rock with their authentic sound and great show.

The Big Funk - www.thebigfunk.co.uk - Brighton
A Tight and Funky 5 piece. Playing classic Disco/Soul/Jazz Funk numbers.

The Rhythm Method - www.rhythmethod.org - Brighton
11 piece Soul and dance band. Male and female lead vocalists, two backing singers, four piece brass.

The Latin Funktion - www.thelatinfunktion.co.uk - Folkestone
Latin funk and fusion covers and original material. A lively sound with an energetic performance.

F.N.U.K. - www.fnuksoul.co.uk - Worthing
60's and 70's soul, funk & disco from Stevie Wonder to Sly Stone. (Not affiliated with Funk Network UK).

Grooveshack - www.coda-uk.co.uk/grooveshack.htm - Luton
Quality 6 piece Funk, Soul and Disco covers band playing dance classics from 60s to the present day.

FUNKification - www.funkification.co.uk - London
5 to 12-piece soul/funk/disco band comprising some of London's most sought after musicians.

The Soulmates - www.thesoulmates.co.uk - London
With roots still in Motown and Soul, the repertoire includes hits from a wide range of artists.

Get Ready - www.get-ready.co.uk - Reading
9 piece soul band playing Motown and Stax classics.

The Cover Up - www.myspace.com/thecoverupfunctionband - London
Covering artists such as Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Average White Band etc...

The Elastic Band - www.elasticmusic.co.uk - London
The Elastic Band is a young & vibrant party/function band.

Respect - www.partywithrespect.com - Chippenham
With 3 superb vocalists and a full horn section, delivers a fantastic nights entertainment.

Lady Marmalade - www.ladymarmaladelive.co.uk - Brighton
A funky repertoire that you can't help but dance to and elaborate costumes to match.

The Raging Horns - www.raginghorns.co.uk - London
Four fantastic singers, a rhythm section of real quality and an exciting six-piece horn section.

Soul Selecta - www.soulselecta.co.uk - Milton Keynes
Soul Selecta is a tight 6-piece Soul/Funk covers band.

Funk Soul Sister - www.funk-soul-sister.co.uk - Brighton
Funk Soul Sister is a disco band with a difference. Tight vocal harmonys and thumping backing band.

Mojo - www.mojo-web.co.uk - Hertfordshire
A diverse repertoire of classic party songs and a fun, captivating stage presence.

Poinciana Jazz & Soul Band - www.poinciana-jazz.co.uk - Oxford
From Ratpack and big band to soul and Motown classics.

Funk Federation - www.thefunkfederation.co.uk - London / Guildford
The Funk Federation is a 7 - 11 piece funk and soul band of the highest quality.