Book Charlie and the Funk Factory, Function band in Birmingham

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Function band

Birmingham

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Exceptional 9+ piece function band, featuring male and female vocalists and brass section.

An exhilarating live music experience, Charlie and the Funk Factory have captivated audiences up and down the country for several years. Performing only the best pop, funk and soul covers, we will keep your guests up and dancing until the last second to ensure that your occasion, be it a wedding, corporate event or party, is totally unforgettable. The band prides itself on the outstanding level of musicianship on offer. Working with some of the UK’s top function singers, we provide a range of male and female vocal options to complement our first-rate brass section. We can also offer smaller acoustic groups for drinks receptions and dinners, and are committed to tailoring our act to every individual clients’ needs. Watch our videos, listen to our recordings and take a look at our set list. Don't hesitate to get in touch and book the band that will make your event one to remember.

Performance details

We can perform outdoors

We have vehicles we can use to travel to gigs

We require car parking close to venues

Our equipment is PAT tested

We own a PA system

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Soul, Funk, R&B, Motown, Top 40, Disco, Covers

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Types:

Function band, Disco & Funk band, Cover band, Pop band, Soul & Motown band, Wedding band, Party band

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Song list

(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera

Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan

All Cried Out - Blonde ft. Alex Newell (Oliver Nelson Remix)

As - Stevie Wonder

Bad - Michael Jackson

Best of My Love - The Emotions

Blame it on the Boogie - The Jacksons

Came Here For Love - Sigala ft. Ella Eyre

Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Celebration - Kool and the Gang

Dance Monkey - Tones and I

Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader

December 1963 (Oh What a Night) - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Forget You - Cee-Lo Green

Get Lucky - Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams

Give It Up - KC and the Sunshine Band

Good Times - Chic

Got to Be Real - Cheryl Lynn

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Hey Ya! - Outkast

Hot In Herre - Nelly

I Feel Good (I Got You) - James Brown

I Need a Dollar - Aloe Blacc

I Want You Back - The Jackson 5

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys

If There's Any Justice - Lemar

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Lady Marmalade - Patti Labelle

Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams

Let's Stay Together - Al Green

Listen to the Man - George Ezra

Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin

Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars

Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson

Love on Top - Beyonce

Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield

Move Your Feet - Junior Senior

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

One Day Like This - Elbow

Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae

R.E.S.P.E.C.T - Aretha Franklin

Rehab - Amy Winehouse

River Deep Mountain High - Tina Turner

Rock with You - Michael Jackson

Rolling in the Deep - Adele

September - Earth, Wind and Fire

Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) - The Jacksons

Shape of You - Ed Sheeran

She's Electric - Oasis

Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown

Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Street Life - The Crusaders ft. Randy Crawford

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

thank u, next - Ariana Grande

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

Valerie - Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse

Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves

We are Family - Sister Sledge

Customer questions

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

We offer a selection of vocalists, both male and female. Before confirming your booking, we can send you videos of the singer(s) for your approval.

Do you have different line-up options?

We offer the main 9-piece band, which can become a 10-piece with the (optional) addition of another vocalist. In addition, we can offer scaled down 4/5-piece bands to play before the main set, or jazz groups of any size.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely, we offer an iPod DJ service before and between sets for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Certainly, as long as we are given a couple of weeks' notice. We can also add a song or two to our repertoire for you (e.g. for a first dance) but we will need more notice for this.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes, hire of our PA is included in our quote. We need a space roughly 6x4m.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We can also add a song or two to our repertoire for you (e.g. for a first dance) but we will need some notice for this.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Sandhurst Military Academy, University of Birmingham Great Hall, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind & Fire, James Brown, Sister Sledge, Stevie Wonder

Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£2850
Up to 2 hours	£2850
Up to 3 hours	£3650

Personalised Music Message

Book me to create a unique music video for you to send to a friend as a gift. This could be a birthday message, first dance song for a wedding anniversary, or just your friend's favourite song to cheer them up.

£15

4-piece drinks reception ensemble9 musicians

1x 1 hour set during your drinks reception or ceremony. The number of musicians can be adjusted to suit the occasion, charged at £100 per musician per hour (in addition to a full band performance). Options include: - Jazz quartet (piano, bass, drums and sax) - Acoustic duo (guitar & vocals, or piano & vocals) - Acoustic trio (double bass, piano and vocals) - Solo piano or guitar

£400

Reviews

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Dee F, 8 months ago

Great band, they provided us with an incredible night.

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Natalie H, 10 months ago

Finding great entertainment for my event (a student ball) seemed a little daunting at first but I needn’t have worried at all: Charlie was fantastic, reliable, accommodating and really helped make sure no detail was overlooked. From the very first email I felt sure that Charlie and the Funk Factory were going to be a fantastic addition to the ball. I was right - the band really was the highlight of our event! All of our guests commented on how fantastic they were and the atmosphere in the venue completely elevated during their sets. The entire band was a pleasure to deal with, I certainly hope they’ll come back and perform for us again!!

Florence S, 1 year ago

Charlie and the Funk Factory recently played at our wedding. They performed acoustic songs during our ceremony, jazz music during the drinks reception and finished the night off with three evening sets of funk music. We can not recommend Charlie and the band more highly! Charlie was an absolute pleasure to deal with - when we dreamt up our wedding music, we never actually imagined it would ever be a reality, but Charlie worked with us closely to ensure our ceremony music, first dance and other surprises along the way were not only personal but perfectly executed. The dance floor was packed from start to finish, with all of our guests left chanting for more. We can only hope you enjoyed the wedding as much as we did, you truly made it such a special and memorable occasion. Thank you!