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The ultimate function band for weddings & corporate events. Epic live music, packed dance floors, good vibes guaranteed!

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🔥 Groove On Up – The Ultimate Function Band for Weddings & Corporate Events 🔥 Get ready to hit the dance floor with Groove On Up, one of the UK’s most electrifying function bands! Made up of London’s top session musicians, our members have played with Coldplay, Clean Bandit, Jorja Smith, and starred in West End shows like Hamilton and The Book of Mormon. From luxury weddings to high-energy corporate events, we bring the party to life with a killer setlist spanning '60s rock & roll to today’s biggest hits. Whether you want a 5-piece powerhouse or a 9-piece showband with a full horn section, we've got you covered. Looking for something extra? We also offer a roaming acoustic band, live DJ, solo jazz singer, or a smooth jazz ensemble for your reception. 📍 Let’s make your event unforgettable – book Groove On Up today!

Groove On Up's Reviews

Just a quick email to say thank you SO much for Saturday. Everyone had such a fantastic time and there's been heaps of awesome feedback from our guests about you guys.

Once again thanks for putting on such an amazing night for us on the 12th Jan. The feedback I have had from anyone is amazing and a few people have asked for your contact details too so hopefully you will get some more gigs from it.

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Groove On Up's Song list

Disco & Funk Classics:

Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan

Best Of My Love – The Emotions

Blame It On The Boogie – Michael Jackson

Celebration – Kool & The Gang

Crazy in Love – Beyoncé

Dancing Queen – Abba

Fantasy – Earth, Wind & Fire

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Give It Up – KC and The Sunshine Band

Good Times – Chic

Got To Be Real – Cheryl Lynn

I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross

I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince

Jungle Boogie – Kool & The Gang

Levitating – Dua Lipa

Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire

Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield

Never Too Much – Luther Vandross

Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry

Relight My Fire – Take That

Rock With You – Michael Jackson

September – Earth, Wind & Fire

Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder

Soul Man – The Blues Brothers

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Super Freak – Rick James

Treasure – Bruno Mars

Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

We Are Family – Sister Sledge

You Sexy Thing – Isley Brothers

Young Hearts Run Free – Candi Staton

That’s the Way (I Like It) – KC and The Sunshine Band

Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang

Pop Anthems & Floorfillers:

All Night Long – Lionel Richie

Baby One More Time – Britney Spears

Believe – Cher

Cake By The Ocean – DNCE

Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen

Counting Stars – OneRepublic

Don’t You Want Me – The Human League

Firework – Katy Perry

Forget You – Cee Lo Green

Happy – Pharrell Williams

I’m Every Woman – Chaka Khan

I’m Outta Love – Anastacia

Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars

Late Night Talking – Harry Styles

Let Me Entertain You – Robbie Williams

Love On Top – Beyoncé

Love Shack – The B-52’s

Mambo No. 5 – Lou Bega

Man! I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Twain

Mercy – Duffy

Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5

Murder On The Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis‑Bextor

Rolling In The Deep – Adele

Shake It Off – Taylor Swift

Shout – S Club 7

Stars – Simply Red

Stop – Spice Girls

Sunday Morning – Maroon 5

This Love – Maroon 5

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Wake Me Up – Avicii

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go – Wham!

Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles

Mamma Mia – Abba

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! – Abba

I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas

Get the Party Started – P!nk

One More Time – Daft Punk

Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) – Beyoncé

I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys

Wannabe – Spice Girls

Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas

I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred

Motown, Soul & Retro Pop:

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Everybody Needs Somebody – The Blues Brothers

For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder

Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson

I Feel Good – James Brown

I Want You Back – Michael Jackson

I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor

Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

Lovely Day – Bill Withers

Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett

Respect – Aretha Franklin

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

Son of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield

At Last – Etta James

You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

You’re the First, the Last, My Everything – Barry White

Rock, Indie & Alternative:

A Little Less Conversation – Elvis Presley

Beggin – Frankie Valli

Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

Crocodile Rock – Elton John

Day Tripper – The Beatles

December 1963 – Frankie Valli

Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Don’t Stop Believing – Journey

Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen

Hey Jude – The Beatles

I Believe In A Thing Called Love – The Darkness

I’m A Believer – The Monkees

Naive – The Kooks

Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones

Saturday Night’s Alright – Elton John

Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes

Stacy’s Mom – Fountains of Wayne

Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus

Tribute – Tenacious D

Voulez Vous – Abba

Your Song – Elton John

Mr Brightside – The Killers

Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon

Wonderwall – Oasis

You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC

Mr Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra

Come On Eileen – Dexys Midnight Runners

Dance, Electro-Pop & Groove:

Flowers – Miley Cyrus

Levitating – Dua Lipa

Music To Watch Girls By – Andy Williams

Rock DJ – Robbie Williams

Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake

Senorita – Justin Timberlake

Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics

Overload – Life Of Dillon

Levels – Avicii

Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake

Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon

Hey Ya! – Outkast

Titanium – David Guetta ft. Sia

Wedding Favourites & Singalongs:

Angels – Robbie Williams

Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

Lovely Day – Bill Withers

Marry You – Bruno Mars

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

You Can Call Me Al – Paul Simon

Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

Everything – Michael Bublé

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

Marry Me – Train

All of Me – John Legend

Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

Groove On Up's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£3125
Up to 2 hours	£3125
Up to 3 hours	£4062.50

Drinks reception + Evening party7 musicians3 hours 30 minutes

- 2 x 45 minute performances from our solo singer/guitarist during the afternoon drinks reception - 2 x 60 minute sets from the main band in the evening

£3500

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Evening Party7 musicians4 hours

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave from our solo Singer/Guitarist - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception from our Solo Singer/Guitarist - 2 x 60 minute sets from the band in the evening.

£3562.50

Drinks reception duo + Evening Band7 musicians3 hours 30 minutes

- 2 x 45 minute sets from our singer/guitarist and saxophone player during the drinks reception - 2 x 60 minute sets from the band in the evening.

£3875

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients rave about our non‑stop energy and packed dance floor—from the first funky beat to the last soulful encore. They love our tight musicianship, seamless song flow, and the joyful atmosphere we create by blending disco, funk, soul, and pop into one unforgettable party.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We’ve lit up London landmarks like Somerset House, The O₂, KOKO, Camden Roundhouse, Sky Garden and The Gherkin, as well as top event spaces across the UK such as Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Manchester Central and Northbrook Park.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Our groove draws on disco and funk legends Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic, Stevie Wonder and Prince, soul icons Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin, plus modern groove masters Bruno Mars and Daft Punk—melding classic warmth with contemporary flair.

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

Our standout high‑profile gig was rocking the ballroom at The Savoy in London for an exclusive wedding—delivering non‑stop energy, a packed dance floor of VIP guests, and an electric atmosphere worthy of such an iconic venue.

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 line-up is as follows: Female Vocals, Male Singer/Guitarist, Bass, Drums, Keys, Trombone, Trumpet We also have additional lineups including extra singers and/or additional brass.

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 the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £300.

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 4m by 4m space to perform.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song for your first dance you'd like us to do please let us know and we'd be happy to learn it included in the cost.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Country, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Funk rock, Funk, Disco, Motown, R&B, Vintage, Top 40, Soul, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Indie, Pop rock

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Types:

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

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Event types:

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

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