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About Funk With Us

The only band offering 3-4 roaming instruments on the dance floor. Your guests become part of the show, on a night they will never forget!
Soul & Motown band
London
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The ultimate show-stopping performance people will be talking about long after your event. We roam the dancefloor, making your guests an integral part of the show as they dance & sing alongside us, which elevates the human experience and guarantees a buzzing dancefloor throughout the night. This unique approach to live performance is accompanied by an unmatched level of customer service and attention to detail, including client-tailored song lists and DJ sets, colour-coordinated lighting schemes, disco balls, fog machine, speech microphones and more. Recently playing for the Hunger Games and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol3 world premiers in London, and performing for the likes of Jamie Osborne, Courtney Love, Charley Hull and brands such as IKEA, Lucozade, Silverstone, Bloomberg, KPMG, GESSI, TEZENIS, BOXPARK, BrewDog to name but a few, Funk With Us have solidified their powerhouse status at the forefront of the UK's events industry. • 5pc Band Roaming female vocals | roaming guitar | male singing-pianist OR roaming sax | bass | drums • 6pc Band Roaming female vocals | roaming guitar | roaming saxophone | male singing-pianist | bass | drums • 7pc Band Roaming female vocals | roaming male vocals | roaming guitar | roaming saxophone | singing-pianist | bass | drums • 8pc Band Roaming female vocals | roaming male vocals | roaming guitar | roaming saxophone | trumpet | singing-pianist | bass | drums • 9pc Band Roaming female vocals | roaming male vocals | roaming guitar | roaming saxophone | trumpet | trombone | singing-pianist | bass | drums • 10pc Band Roaming female vocals | roaming male vocals | roaming guitar | roaming saxophone | trumpet | trombone | singing-pianist | bass | percussion | drums Optional Upgrades: 🎤 additional vocalists & instruments 💒 ceremony & drinks reception sets 🤸 dancers & speciality acts 🎧 manned DJ sets 📸 photo booth 🌟 dancefloor 🕺 silent disco 👋 Lilac here. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by clicking the "Check availability" or "Message" buttons on our Encore profile, and I'll be happy to help. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Funk With Us' Reviews

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Callum O
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Amazing, our dance floor was full all night, the band were incredible. Would definitely recommend.

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Hannah W
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

WOW! We could not recommend Funk With Us highly enough. They played for our wedding (and Lilac did an acoustic set in the day). They were all absolutely INCREDIBLE. The dancefloor was full all night and we had endless comments about how amazing they were. Lilac was so helpful in the lead up to the wedding and on the day. Their set list and repertoire is sooo extensive - the hardest bit was narrowing it down to our favourites! Absolutely made the day and were worth every single penny! The 5* reviews speak for themselves! Thank you guys so much.

Reply from Funk With Us
2 years ago

Awwww bless you two, one of the funnest weddings, and one of the only times we got to be audience at the singing waiters' performance which was hilarious! Loved every minute, thank you for putting your trust in us for your big day. Lots of love.

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Freddie F
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

I love dancing badly to a good wedding band, and I was overjoyed that the band at my own wedding was easily the best wedding band I've ever experienced. Seamless transitions, flawless funky execution, huge vocals from Lilac, and her and the saxophonist joining us on the dance floor made for a truly memorable and superlatively fun experience for everyone. The floor was packed all night! Couldn't recommend them enough. Thank you so much Lilac and co!

Reply from Funk With Us
2 years ago

Dear Freddie - Honestly thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot to us! Our best wishes for your joint future. Rem, Lilac & the funkers

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Alexandra M
3 years ago
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5 out of 5

Best band we could have asked for! They were so organised and thorough in the run-up to the wedding, making sure we were happy with the sets. The day it’s self was amazing and I could not recommend them highly enough! Everyone commented that they were the best band they had heard, the dancefloor was filled with every age group all night! Thank you again and we will be looking for any excuse to have you back!

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Zoe S
1 year ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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Fantastic! Really enjoyed working with this band. Really professional and certainly created an amazing jam-packed dancefloor! I hope we work together again - - - Wedding planner - Canopies & Canapés

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Vikki S
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in United Kingdom
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A fantastic band! 5* & I would highly recommend Funk With Us! Lilac & the whole band were excellent musicians and so much fun to have playing at my birthday party. We wanted to have fun & dance the night away, and the band made the night just perfect! Plus being able to totally customise the song list is a game changer, I loved the flexibility. They were so easy to book & co-ordinate with ahead of the event, so it was a breeze on the night. I’ve seen Funk With Us at two difference events now (my party & a friend’s wedding), they’re in hot demand so do book them in plenty of time!

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Funk With Us' Song list

1999 + I Wanna Be Your Lover [?]
24k Magic + Get Down On It + Jungle Boogie [Em-Gm] 114
500 Miles [C] 134
9 to 5 [F#] 104
A Little Respect [C] 120
About Damn Time [Bbm] 114
Africa [C#m] 100
Ain't No Mountain [Am] 132
Ain't No Other Man [Fm] 130
Ain’t Nobody + Play That Funky Music + Kiss [Em-A] 108
Ain't Nobody + Sir Duke [Ebm-B] 108
All Night Long [Ab] 110
All That She Wants [C#m] 100
All the Small Things [C]
Always - Bon Jovi [G / E] 72
American Boy [Em] 120
Angels [G / E] 76
Are You Gonna Go My Way [A] 132
As - George Michael [B]
Bad Habits + Sweet Dreams + Moves Like Jagger [Bm] 132
Bad Romance + Just Dance [C#m] 130
Bang Bang [C] 76
Barbie Girl [C#m] 130
Breakfast At Tiffany's [?]
Basket Case [E] 178
Beat It [Em] 144
Beggin - Madcon [Dm] 138
Believe (Cher) + Mamma Mia [G-D] 138
Best of my Love [C] 116
Billie Jean [F#m] 120
Blame it on the Boogie [D#] 116
Blame it on the Boogie + Uptown Funk [D-Dm] 116
Boogie Wonderland + Disco Inferno + Relight My Fire [Orig] 130
Born in the USA [C / B] 126
Born This Way [G] 126
Bring Me To Life + In the End [Em] 104
Britney Medley - Baby One More Time + Oops I Did it Again + Crazy [C] 106
Brown Eyed Girl [G] 158
Cake By The Ocean
Call Me Al [F] 130
Can't Take My Eyes Off You [E]
Car Wash [D] 120
Castle on the Hill [G] 140
Castle On The Hill + Hold Back The River [G] 140
Changing - Paloma Faith [Em] 173
Come on Eileen [C] 114
Common People [C] 150
Counting Stars + Sweet Dreams + Moves Like Jagger [Bm] 132
Crazy - Seal [Am / Em] 112
Crazy Little Thing Called Love [D] 164
Creep [C] 100
Cruel Summer - Bananarama [?]
Cryin' - Aerosmith [A] 70
Crying At The Discotheque [?]
Daddy Cool + You Keep Me Hangin' On [Gm] 130
Dancing on the Ceiling [C] 135
Dancing Queen + Wannabe [A] 112
December 1963 - Oh What a Night [C#] 112
Diamonds In The Sky [?}
Disco 2000 [D] 142
Disco Inferno + Relight My Fire + Mighty Real (You Make Me Feel) [Orig] 130
Don't Leave Me This Way [A] 132
Don't Look Back In Anger [C] 90
Don't Start Now [Bm] 126
Don't Stop Believing [E] 136
Don't Stop Me Now [F] 164
Don't Stop The Music [?]
Don't You Want Me [Am] 126
Don’t Stop till You Get Enough [B] 118
Easy Lover [?]
Euphoria [?]
Everlasting Love + How Sweet It Is [Bb-C#] 126
Everlong [F#m] 158
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love [C] 200
Everybody + Backstreet's Back [?]
Every Breath You Take [?]
Everywhere [E] 118
Eye of the Tiger + Final Coundown [Cm-Fm] 120
Faith [D] 102
Fame [Em]
Rhythm of the Night + What is Love [Dm-Am] 130
Forget Me - Lewis Capaldi [?]
Forget You [C / A] 130
Whatta' Man (Salt-n-Pepa) + Gangsta's Paradise [Cm] 88
Get Lucky [Bm] 120
Get The Party Started [Bm] 134
Getting Jiggy With it [F#m] 110
Girls & Boys [Gm] 130
Girls Wanna Have Fun + Gimme! Gimme! [E-Dm] 124
Go Your Own Way [F] 144
Grease - Grease Lightning [C] 164
Grease - Summer Nights [?]
Grease - You're The One That I Want [Am] 214
Groove In the Heart + Funky Town [A] 126
Hallelujah I Love Her So [?]
Happy [E] 164
Heard It Through The Grapevine [Ebm] 122
Heaven [?]
Heaven is Place on Earth + Venus [E] 134
Hey Ya'! + Shake it Off [G] 166
Higher & Higher + Can’t Hurry + Valerie [D] 200
Higher Love [G#] 110
Highway to Hell + Dude Looks Like A Lady [A] 126
Hit the Road Jack + Tainted Love + Sweet Dreams [Am] 175
Holding Out for a Hero [Am] 150
Hot Stuff [F#m] 132
Hound Dog + Blue Suede Shoes + Jailhouse Rock + Great Balls of Fire [C] 175
How Will I Know + I Wanna Dance with Somebody [E] 126
Human - Killers [Bb] 139
I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor [F#m] 204
I Can't Help Falling In Love With You
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing [?]
I Feel Good [D / C] 150
I Gotta Feeling [G] 132
I Knew You Were Waiting [E] 114
Isn't She Lovely
I Want You Back [F] 106
I Was Made For Lovin' You [Em] 128
I Was Made for Lovin' You + Livin' on a Prayer [Em] 128
I Will Survive + Finally [Am] 124
I Wish [Ebm] 108
I'll Be There For You [A] 188
I'm a Believer + Footloose [F#-A] 174
I'm Coming Out [F] 112
I'm Coming Out + No Money No Problems [?]
I'm Every Woman [Cm] 119
I'm Outta' Love + Jolene [Bm] 122
I'm Still Standing + I'm So Excited [Am-F#m] 182
If I Could Turn back Time [C] 126
I'm Coming Out + Upside Down [F-Gm] 112
Invisible Touch [F] 132
It's Raining Men + Mamma Mia [Fm-D] 138
Islands In The Stream [?]
Isn't She Lovely + Streets [?]
I Say A Little Prayer
I Saw Her Standing There [?]
It Must Have Been Love [?]
It's All Coming Back To Me Now
I Want To Break Free
I Want To Hold Your Hand + She Loves You
I Want To Know What Love Is
Jaja Ding Dong [?]
Jammin In The Basement - Judith Hill
Jesus He Knows Me
Johnny B. Goode
Jolene + Long Train Running + Shotgun + Riptide [Am-C] 122
Juice - Lizzo [?]
Just Can't Get Enough [G] 126
Just The Two of Us [Fm] 102
Karma Chameleon [C] 182
Kids of America [C] 162
L.O.V.E [E-->F] 153
Ladies Night [C#m] 114
Lady Marmalade [Gm] 116
La Isla Bonita
Last Nite + Are You Gonna Be My Girl [C-A] 214
Le Freak [Am] 122
Let Me Entertain You [F] 130
Let's Dance
Like a Prayer + Like a Virgin + Into the Groove + Holiday [F] 120
Lion Sleeps Tonight [Fm] 122
Living On A Prayer + It's My Life [Em-Cm] 128
Living On A Prayer + Papa Don't Preach [Em] 128
Locked out of Heaven [Dm] 146
Love Me Again [?]
Love on Top [A] 102
Love Really Hurts Without You + I Can't Help Myself [F] 146
Love Shack [C] 140
Lose Yourself [Dm] 86
Macarena [C] 106
Maggie May [?]
Mambo No. 5 [Eb] 175
Maneater [Bbm] 174
Maniac [?]
Material Girl [?]
Mercy (Duffy) + Rehab (Amy) [G] 140
Miami [?]
Mickey
Mighty Real (You Make Me Feel) [Fm] 132
Misery Business [?]
Moving on Up [Cm] 130
Moving Too Fast + Piece of Your Heart - Meduzza [Bm] 130
Murder on the Dancefloor [E] 122
Mustang Sally [C] 118
My Girl [C] 110
My Guy [G] 132
My Sharona [C] 150
Need You Tonight
Never Gonna Give You Up [C# / Bbm] 124
Never Too Much + Pick Up the Pieces + Give Me the Night [Bm-Fm] 114
No Diggity [C#m] 96
No Woman, No Cry
Only Happy When It Rains
Old Town Road
Paradise City [G / F#] 100
Paradise - George Ezra [?]
Parklife [E] 140
Part Time Lover [Am] 182
Pina Colada [C] 72
Pretty Fly [Bm] 148
Proud Mary [D] 175
Purple Rain [?]
Raise Your Glass [G] 126
Rather Be [Am] 125
Respect + We Are Family + Celebration [Bb] 122
Rhythm is A Dancer + Freed From Desire + Show Me Love [Am-Dm] 132
Rock Around The Clock [?]
Rockstar (Nickelback) [?]
Rock With You [C] 116
Sandstorm [?]
Satisfaction [E] 136
Satisfaction + Start Me Up [E-C] 138
Save Tonight + Wake Me Up + Cotton Eye Joe [Am-C] 134
Scatman [?]
Self Esteem [?]
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) [?]
September [A] 126
September + Smooth (santana) [A-Em] 126
September + Who Do You Think You Are [A-F#m] 126
Seven Nation Army [?]
Sex On Fire + Mr. Brightside [C / D] 160
Sexual Healing [Eb] 98
Shackles (Praise you) [Gm] 102
Shape of You + No Scrubs [Am] 98
She's Electric [E] 138
Shook Me All Night Long [G] 130
Shut Up and Dance [C] 132
Shy Guy [?]
Signed, Sealed, Delivered [F] 114
Simply the Best [F] 114
Since You Been Gone - Rainbow [G] 124
Single Ladies [?]
Sing it Back + Moving Too Fast [Ebm-Bm] 130
Sky Full of Stars [?]
Smells Like Teen Spirit [E] 117
Smooth [Em] 126
Smooth Criminal [Am] 124
Somebody Told Me [Bbm] 142
Something - Lasgo [?]
Son of A Preacher Man [E] 95
Song 2 - Blur [G] 144
Soul Man [G] 114
Stand By Me [G] 60
Stayin' Alive [Fm] 104
Somebody Else's Guy [?]
Still Haven't Found + Streets Have No Name [D]
Summer Lovin' [D] 128
Summer of 69 [D] 144
Sunny [Fm] 130
Superfreak + Can't Touch This [Am] 135
Superstition + Crazy in Love [Ebm-Dm] 102
Supremes Medley [C] 140
Surfin' USA [C] 172
Suspicious Minds [G] 124
Sweet Caroline [B / C] 126
Sweet Child of Mine [D] 134
Sweet Home Alabama [D] 100
Tainted Love [Am] 175
Take On Me + Blinding Lights [A-Am] 174
Teenage Dirtbag [E] 98
That's The Way (I Like It) [?]
The Boys Of Summer [F#] 174
The Chain [?]
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air [?]
The Real Slim Shady + My Name Is [Explicit] [?]
The Time Of My Life [E] 112
The Way You Make Me Feel [E] 122
Think [A] 130
This Is How We Do It + Return of the Mack [Cm-Bm] 102
This Love [Fm] 104
Thunderstruck [E] 134
Timber [Am/C] 138
Time After Time [?]
Time Of Your Life - Green Day [?]
Torn [?]
Toxic + Feel It Still [C#m] 154
Tragedy [Am] 130
Treasure [D#] 120
Twist & Shout + La Bamba + Do You Love Me [C / D] 155
Two Princes + Butterfly [E-Am] 104
Unbelievable [Am] 108
Unchain My Heart [Am] 146
Uptown Funk [Dm] 116
Uptown Girl [E] 134
Virtual Insanity [Ebm] 96
Vogue + Relax [?]
Wagon Wheel [A] 166
Wake Me Up + Cotton Eye Joe + 500 Miles [Em-G] 134
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go [C] 170
Walk This Way [C] 102
Walking On Sunshine + Valerie [Bb-D] 212
Waterloo [D] 146
Watermelon Sugar + 9 to 5 [Dm-G] 104
We Will Rock You + I Love Rock n Roll [E] 90
Welcome to the Jungle [Eb] 126
What a Feeling [A] 134
What's Love Got To Do With It
What's Up - 4 Non Blond [A] 74
Whatta Man -Salt-N-Pepa [F] 86
When Doves Cry
When You're Gone - Bryan Adams & Mel C
White Wedding [Bm] 146
Wonderwall [F#m] 90
Word Up (Cameo) [?]
Would I Lie To You? [?]
Yellow [C] 98
YMCA [F#] 130
You Oughta Know [F#] 106
You Really Got Me + All Day & All Night [G] 142
You Make Me Feel [?]
Young Heart Run Free [?]
You're the One That I Want [Am] 214
You've Got the Love [D#m] 114
Zombie [Em] 88

Funk With Us' Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£3500
Up to 2 hours£3500
Up to 3 hours£3500
Packages
NYE - 5pc Band5 musicians
• Female & Male vocals, guitar, keys, bass, drums • 3x45min sets with all your song requests • Big show effect with PA, lights, fog machine • DJ playlist between the live sets, speech mic • Travel expenses included (within 100 miles)
£3000
NYE - 6pc Band6 musicians
• Female & Male vocals, guitar, keys, saxophone, bass, drums • 3x45min sets with all your song requests • Big show effect with PA, lights, fog machine • DJ playlist between the live sets, speech mic • Travel expenses included (within 100 miles)
£3500
NYE - 7pc Band7 musicians
• Female & Male vocals, guitar, keys, saxophone, trumpet, bass, drums • 3x45min sets with all your song requests • Big show effect with PA, lights, fog machine • DJ playlist between the live sets, speech mic • Travel expenses included (within 100 miles)
£4000
NYE - 8pc Band8 musicians
• Female & Male vocals, guitar, keys, saxophone, trumpet, bass, drums • 3x45min sets with all your song requests • Big show effect with PA, lights, fog machine • DJ playlist between the live sets, speech mic • Travel expenses included (within 100 miles)
£4500

Add-ons

2hrs Disco Playlist
+£300
3hrs Manned DJ Set
+£500
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

• Roaming instruments! We realise that our performance is all about YOUR special day, so we roam the dancefloor and ensure you and your guests are an integral part of the experience. • You choose ALL the songs, to ensure the sets are unique to your event only. • Fun yet attentive - We don't take ourselves too seriously, but take your event VERY seriously!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

• Venues: BFI IMAX, Cineworld Leicester Square, Chiltern Firehouse, The Hurlingham Club, Caledonian Club, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

• Film premieres: World premiere for The Hunger Games London premiere for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 • Brands: Disney, Marvel, Lionsgate, IKEA, KPMG, GESSI, TEZENIS, BOXPARK, WeWork, Lucozade, Silverstone, Bloomberg, BrewDog, Fritz Hansen • VIP's: Jamie Osborne, Elizabeth Saltzman, Charley Hull

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

Yes - Always. Based on your line-up we will suggest the best lead vocalist or you can request a specific vocalist you liked from the videos. You can also upscale with a rapper.

Do you have different line-up options?

• 5pc = 2 Vocals, sax, guitar, bass, drums • 6pc = 2 Vocals, sax, guitar, keys, bass, drums • 7pc = 2-3 Vocals, sax, trumpet, guitar, keys, bass, drums • 8pc = 3 Vocals, sax, trumpet, guitar, keys, bass, drums • 9pc = 3-4 Vocals, sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, keys, bass, drums • 10pc = 4 Vocals, sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, keys, bass, drums, percussion

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

We understand that timings for any event can vary and always remain as flexible as possible within reason, both prior to and during the event. On the day of the event, a delay of more than 30mins in start time will be resolved by either: 1) shortening the performance 2) offering musicians an extra fee of £50/pp (providing that they are able to stay longer)

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

Yes absolutely - We provide both Disco Playlists and Manned DJ options. Please refer to your cover letter for what's included in your and what options are available as an upscale.

How much time do you need to set up?

We offer flexible setup solutions for any event and ensure that this is done in agreement with the client, venue and event planner.

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

You can select ALL your songs, and even some songs which aren’t on our list, to ensure that your show is fully-tailored and unique to your event.

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

Indeed. Remember, bands can only sound as good as the amplification they’re playing through. That's why we use PAT tested high-end amplification, as well as party, stage & mood lighting with a dedicated engineer, to ensure everything looks & sounds just right all throughout your event. * Make sure to ask your venue whether or not they use a noise limiter.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes. Learning new songs keeps us quick on our feet and keeps our repertoire fresh. This will normally be free of charge (within reason) * In case you have an exceptional request (i.e song arrangement for a large band or a large number of songs especially prepared) we may have to charge a bit extra.
Musicianship
Genres:
1970s era music, Pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, R&B, Motown, Hip Hop, Soul, Top 40, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop rock, Blues, 1980s era music, 1960s era music, 1990s era music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event
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