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About The Big Kahuna

THE SOUTH EAST'S FAVOURITE PARTY BAND!

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Function band

Crowborough

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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!

The Big Kahuna's Reviews

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

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

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This act has been working with Encore for over 7 years

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

The Big Kahuna's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1200
Up to 2 hours	£1500
Up to 3 hours	£2000

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.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Covers, Funk, Motown, R&B, Soul, Disco

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Types:

Function band, Cover band, Party band, Wedding band

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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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