Book Charlie and the Funk Factory, Function band in Birmingham

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From£2250

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About Charlie and the Funk Factory

Exceptional 10-piece party band, featuring outstanding male and female vocalists and brass section 🎶

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Function band

Birmingham

Public liability insurance of £10 million

An exhilarating live music experience, Charlie and the Funk Factory know what it takes to keep your guests up and dancing until the very last second. Performing only the best pop, funk and soul covers, we have captivated countless audiences throughout the UK and abroad. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event or party, we guarantee to make your evening totally unforgettable. The band prides itself on the outstanding level of musicianship on offer. Featuring some of the UK’s top function singers, we provide a range of male and female vocalist 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 clients’ individual 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

Charlie and the Funk Factory on Instagram

Encore awards

4th Encoreversary

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Funk, Soul, R&B, Motown, Top 40, Disco, Covers, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Blues, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Jazz, Swing, Hip Hop, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Indie, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop rock, Classic rock, Synth rock

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Types:

Function band, Disco & Funk band, Cover band, Pop band, Soul & Motown band, Wedding band, Party band, Big 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, Church service, Concert, Recording session, Cruise

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Song list

The songs we've listed here will give you a flavour of what to expect from our set lists — we have over 100 songs in our full list though, so don't worry if you can't find your favourite song below! If there's anything in particular you'd like to hear, let us know in advance and we can most likely arrange and learn it for your event.

If you'd like to see our full repertoire list, please get in touch.

Motown/Soul

Best of My Love - The Emotions

Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

I Feel Good (I Got You) - James Brown

I Want You Back - The Jackson 5

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Lady Marmalade - Patti Labelle

Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

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

River Deep Mountain High - Tina Turner

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Disco/Funk

Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan

Blame it on the Boogie - The Jacksons

Celebration - Kool and the Gang

Give It Up - KC and the Sunshine Band

Good Times - Chic

Got to Be Real - Cheryl Lynn

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Rock with You - Michael Jackson

September - Earth, Wind and Fire

Shake Your Body - The Jacksons

Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown

We are Family - Sister Sledge

Pop/RnB

22 - Taylor Swift

Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera

Came Here For Love - Sigala ft. Ella Eyre

Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader

Domino - Jessie J

Forget You - Cee-Lo Green

Get Lucky - Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams

Hey Ya! - Outkast

Hot In Herre - Nelly

I Need a Dollar - Aloe Blacc

If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams

Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin

Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars

Move Your Feet - Junior Senior

Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae

Rehab - Amy Winehouse

Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Shape of You - Ed Sheeran

Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon

thank u, next - Ariana Grande

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

Valerie - Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse

Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves

... Plus many more!!!

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our brass always steal the show!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed at some amazing venues across the UK and internationally in our time, many of whom we are lucky to be partnered with. Feel free to visit our website where you can see which venues we regularly work with.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

A tough question! But some of our biggest influences include the likes of Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind & Fire, James Brown, Sister Sledge and (of course) Stevie Wonder!

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

We always try to book the same players featured in our promotional material. However, if a musician is unavailable then we will replace them with one of our very capable professional deputies, who have extensive experience playing with the band.

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?

We have an expertly-curated playlist that we can play through our speaker system during any breaks in the performance for free, ensuring there is no drop in atmosphere. We can also arrange to keep this playlist going after our performance as well for an additional fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

Typically we require about 1 hour to set up our equipment. For most events, we usually arrive 2 hours before our first set, allowing us time to familiarise ourselves with the venue and get ready. If you would like us to arrive earlier (to avoid setting up while your guests are around for example) we are more than happy to arrange this.

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 are more than happy to perform a couple of requests with prior warning. We do have an extensive repertoire list, but cannot guarantee that any requests made on the night can be played so if you have a favourite song you really want the band to perform, simply let us know and we’ll gladly prepare it for you!

Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£2500
Up to 2 hours	£2500
Up to 3 hours	£3250

12 Piece Show Band9 musicians

The ultimate upgrade package to really amaze your guests. This includes: -Our Party Band plus an additional female vocalist and a percussionist -2 x 1-hr sets -Expertly-curated playlist between sets -High quality and fully PAT-tested sound equipment -Lighting rig -Public Liability Insurance (£10m)

£3000

Reviews

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Dee F, 1 year ago

Great band, they provided us with an incredible night.

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Natalie H, 2 years 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, 2 years 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!