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Groove Manuva

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About Groove Manuva

#1 High-energy modern pop/rock party band based in the North of England. In high-demand, we have played hundreds events all over the country
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Huddersfield
Public liability insurance of £5 million

Headed up by their powerhouse vocalist, Groove Manuva are one of the best funky, modern sounding bands around. Mixing fresh, up to date songs with classic tunes (with their own twist) the band have a proven track record of super happy clients. Expect modern hits from the likes of Jess Glynne, The 1975 and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers through to funk and soul classics from James Brown and Stevie Wonder. Members of Groove Manuva have been entertaining audiences for the last 20 years and with the band in it's current line up for the last 10 years. We have a wealth of experience between us ranging from performances on the Jools Holland show, the Montreux jazz festival, Glastonbury, T in the Park, European festivals, SXSW in Texas and as part of the BBC Yorkshire symphony orchestra. Members have also performed alongside the likes of the Happy Mondays, Coldplay, Underworld, the Kaiser Chiefs, Joe Strummer and Kate Nash.

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Groove Manuva's Reviews

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Amber N
1 year ago, for a Wedding in The Oakwood at
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5 out of 5

Groove Manuva played at my wedding. They were so good! All the guests commented on how great they were. They learnt our first dance especially for us which was such a nice touch. We can’t thank them enough for being part of our special day. We also rented their Photo Booth which went down really well, lots of very funny photos were taken.

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Sophie O
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Leeds
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5 out of 5

We had Groove Manuva play at our wedding on the 15th October at Oulton Hall…what I can say they were absolutely amazing!!!!!! The dance floor was full all the time,they played an amazing variety of music and all my guests afterwards said how fantastic they were and where did we find them! We also had acoustic music played whilst enjoying canapés and drinks and this was also a lovely touch from Mitch and the others from the band! The saxophone and music towards the end of the night was a great end to the night….I would highly recommend booking this band for your wedding!! Best we have ever heard 😊😊 thanks again to everyone who played we are so grateful. Sophie and paddy x

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Groove Manuva's Song list

00s/10s
American Boy - Estelle
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Cant Stop - The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
Crazy in Love - Beyonce
Domino - Jessie J
Dont Be So Hard On Yourself - Jess Glynne
Forget You - Ce Lo Green
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Happy - Pharell
I Can't Feel My Face - The Weekend
Last Night - The Strokes
Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Love Me Again - John Newman
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Naive - The Kooks
Price Tag - Jessie J
Right Here - Jess Glynn
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Shotgun - George Ezra
Shut Up and Dance With Me - Walk The Moon
Song 2 - Blur
Sorry - Justin Bieber
Sugar - Maroon 5
The Sound - The 1975
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Mark Ronson ft Amy Winehouse
Wake Me Up - Avici
90s
2 Princes - Spin Doctors
Are You Gonna Go My Way? - Lenny Kravitz
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Lady - Modjo
Love Shack - The B52s
Place Your Hands - Reef
Rappers Delight - Sugar Hill Gang
Red Alert - Basement Jaxx
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Sing It Back - Moloko
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
The Fresh Prince - Will Smith
80s
Dancing on the Ceiling - Lionel Ritchie
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Jump - Van Halen
My Sherona - The Knack
Power of Love - Huey Lewis
70s
Blame it on the Boogie - Jackson 5
Cant Hurry Love - The Supremes
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Everybody Needs Somebody - The Blues Brothers
I Feel Good - James Brown
Jungle Boogie - Kool and the Gang
Lady Marmalade - Various
Le Freak - Chic
Lets Stay Together - Al Green
Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers
Midnight Hour - The Commitment
Mustang Sally - The Commitments
Perfect Day - Lou Reed
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
September - Earth Wind & Fire
Sex Machine - James Brown
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Try a Little Tenderness - The Commitments
Want you back - Jackson 5
50s/60s
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Dancing In The Street - Martha and the Vandellas
Get Ready - The Temptations
Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davies Group
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Hound Dog - Elvis
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
I'm a believer - The Monkeys
Jail House Rock - Elvis
Jonny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
Twist and Shout - The Beatles
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
TO Add
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Rappers Delight - Sugarhill Gang
Lady - Modjo
Shotgun - George Ezra
Cant Stop - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Not 19 Forever - Courteeners
Teenage Dirtbag - Weezer

Groove Manuva's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1500
Up to 2 hours£1500
Up to 3 hours£1850

Add-ons

DJ set
+£190
DJ with percussion
+£312.50
Selfie Photopod (Groove Pod)
+£320
Acoustic Duo
+£450
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We have been told we are friendly, professional and know how to put on a great show! We have consistently good feedback from our clients. People love our mix of music from motown and soul up to modern pop and indie. We mash songs together and give everything a funky twist which keeps things spicy!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Jess Glynne, The 1975, Stevie Wonder, The Monkeys, Prince, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Pharell, The Killers, Whetus

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

We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We do have pre-audititioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players are of a very high level

Do you have different line-up options?

Our band lineup is usually 4 or 5 piece. We also do a 7 piece and our acoustic duo is an afternoon option.

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. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until midnight, we provide this for an additional £180.

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?

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

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

Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 6m by 4m space to perform

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We are happy to learn a first dance for your special day. If you have any pther requests please let us know and we will see if it's something we can do!
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Pop, Acoustic, Disco, Funk, Motown, Soul, Britpop, Indie, Pop rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Birthday party, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Recording session
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