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The Big Kahuna

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About The Big Kahuna

THE SOUTH EAST'S FAVOURITE PARTY BAND!
Function band
Crowborough
Public liability insurance of £5,000,000 million

The Big Kahuna is a 10 piece fun party band that has been entertaining guests at weddings, parties, charity balls and corporate events throughout the South East for more than two decades. Their ever increasing repertoire is predominantly soul and funk, with some rock, blues, disco, ska and reggae thrown in. There's something for everyone, and their unique brand of entertainment is guaranteed to bring any party to life. The band is happy to set up and perform anywhere in the south east of England, i.e. East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Essex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire and London. If your party is a little further afield, still get in touch. The Big Kahuna has been known to entertain at other entertainment hot spots in the UK... There's a reason The Big Kahuna is known as the South East's favourite party band. If you haven't had the Kahuna experience already, book now and you won't be disappointed!

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6th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years
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Genres:
Pop, Covers, Funk, Motown, R&B, Soul, Disco
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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, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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The Big Kahuna's Song list

DANCING ON THE CEILING - LIONEL RITCHIE
THE LAZY SONG - BRUNO MARS
9 TO 5 - DOLLY PARTON
DANCE WITH ME TONIGHT - OLLY MURS
GET OUUTA MY CAR - BILLY OCEAN
ADDICTED TO LOVE - ROBERT PALMER
HOLLYWOOD SWINGING - KOOL & THE GANG
OH WHAT A NIGHT - FRANKIE VALLI
I WISH - STEVIE WONDER
BRICKHOUSE - THE COMMODORES
JUNGLE BOOGIE - KOOL & THE GANG
LOVE TRAIN - THE O'JAYS
NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP - RICK ASTLEY
LETS GROOVE – EARTH WIND AND FIRE
SEPTEMBER - EARTH WIND AND FIRE
BOOGIE WONDERLAND - EARTH WIND AND FIRE
UNCHAIN MY HEART - JOE COCKER
CUT THE CAKE - AVERAGE WHITE BAND
PICK UP THE PIECES - AVERAGE WHITE BAND
FORGET YOU - CEELO GREEN
GIVING IT UP FOR YOUR LOVE - DELBERT McCLINTON
MOVE ON UP - CURTIS MAYFIELD
HIGHER AND HIGHER - JACKIE WILSON
I WISH - STEVIE WONDER
SIR DUKE - STEVIE WONDER
LADY IS A TRAMP- (LILY ALLEN & JOOLS HOLLAND ARRANGEMENT) L.O.V.E- NAT KING COLE (JOOLS HOLLAND ARRANGEMENT)
EYE TO EYE CONTACT - EDWIN STARR
DISCO INFERNO - THE TRAMPPS
LADIES NIGHT - KOOL AND THE GANG
GET DOWN ON IT - KOOL AND THE GANG
JUNGLE BOOGIE - KOOL AND THE GANG
IT’S NOT UNUSUAL - TOM JONES
YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR HAT ON - JOE COCKER
DELILAH - TOM JONES
CRAZY IN LOVE - BEYONCE
SUPERSTITION - STEVIE WONDER
BAD BAD LEROY BROWN - SINATRA
NEW YORK NEW YORK - SINATRA
HOT STUFF - DONNA SUMMER
IT MUST BE LOVE - MADNESS
NIGHTBOAT TO CAIRO - MADNESS
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC - WILD CHERRY
SEX MACHINE - JAMES BROWN
PAPA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG - JAMES BROWN
I FEEL GOOD - JAMES BROWN
THAT’S THE WAY I LIKE IT - KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND TEQUILA - THE CHAMPS
A MESSAGE TO YOU RUDY - THE SPECIALS
GET LUCKY – DAFT PUNK
SWAY- DEAN MARTIN
ME AND MRS JONES - BILLY PAUL
BRICKHOUSE - COMMODORES
STAYIN’ ALIVE - BEE GEES
GIMME SOME LOVING - STEVIE WINWOOD
MISS YOU - ROLLING STONES
RUNAWAY BABY - BRUNO MARS
UPTOWN FUNK - BRUNO MARS
HIT ME WITH YOUR RHYTHM STICK - IAN DURY
CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU - FRANKI VALLI MASTERBLASTER - STEVIE WONDER
UNDER THE MOON OF LOVE - SHOWADDYWADDY
SOUL MAN - SAM & DAVE
HOT HOT HOT - BUSTER POINDEXTER
DO YOUR THING - 6 TOYS
ENJOY YOURSELF - PRINCE BUSTER/JOOLS HOLLAND ARRANGEMENT HEY JUDE - BEATLES
DAYDREAM BELIEVER - MONKEES
LIVING NEXT DOOR TO ALICE - SMOKEY
SOMETHING GOT ME STARTED - SIMPLY RED
THINKING OUT LOUD - ED SHEERAN (BROTHER STRUT ARRANGEMENT) SOUL WITH A CAPITAL ‘S’ - TOWER OF POWER
DIGGIN’ ON JAMES BROWN - TOWER OF POWER
BLACK AND GOLD - SAM SPARROW
WE’RE IN THIS LOVE TOGETHER - AL JARREAU
50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER - PAUL SIMON
WALK THE DINOSAUR - WAS NOT WAS
THE LETTER- JOE COCKER
MONTEGO BAY – BOBBY BLOOM
POOR MANS BLUES- CHICAGO RHYTHM AND BLUES KINGS
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We are one large colorful show from beginning to end and what makes us stand out from most other function/wedding bands is our permanent horn (brass) section that replicates the sound that the original artists of the songs we play.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Pangdean Old Barn - Pyecombe The Grand Hotel - Brighton The Grand Hotel - Eastbourne The Winter Garden - Eastbourne The Amex Stadium - Brighton and numerous wedding venues across Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Stevie Wonder Kool & The Gang Lionel Ritchie Earth Wind & Fire James Brown

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

Depends on what you call high profile? Playing to 100 guests at a wedding in a lovely rural barn setting can be just as "High Profile" as playing to 500 guests at a huge charity ball at The Grand Hotel in Brighton, both of which we have done on countless occasions.

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

It will always be Alex Kahuna our lead singer.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line up is as follows:- Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Drums, Lead Vocals and a 4 piece horn (brass) section consisting of Trombone, Saxaphone and two Trumpets. We also have James our sound engineer. So 9 musicians on stage and 1 sound engineer. 10 in total. We NEVER change this line up, what you see on our video is what you will get.

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, we are sure it won't be a problem.

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

Definitely and this is what we do at most parties/weddings/balls that we play at. When we are not performing live on stage, we can play music through our PA system, either your choice or ours to keep the atmosphere going. We usually connect a playlist via our laptop, or if you have a playlist you would like, we usually connect your mobile to the PA.

How much time do you need to set up?

It usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours to set up and sound check and be ready to play, depending on the access route into the stage/playing area.

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

Our set lists have been created from over 20 years of performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance their socks off and have the best time. However, we're happy to chat any set list through with you and make sure we find what works for you and your party, as no two parties are the same.

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

Yes, 100%.

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 you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you, if it is the right kind of song for the band's line up. At the time of booking, please just ask and we will do our best to accommodate you.

The Big Kahuna'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£1200
Up to 2 hours£1500
Up to 3 hours£2000

The Big Kahuna's Reviews

From customers:

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Andrew, R
12 years ago

We planned the date around the band's availability and what a good decision that was

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Simon F

The place just rocked from the beginning. We didn't want the night to end!

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