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MONICO - Pop, Soul & Funk - Wedding and Party Band

About MONICO

First class, modern party band, rocking corporate events, weddings and functions!

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Function band

Cardiff

Public liability insurance of £1 million

Soul, pop, motown and funk function band based in South Wales, specialising in weddings, corporate events and private parties.

MONICO

5 out of 5

10 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

MONICO's Reviews

5 out of 5

Brilliant band, loved the sound and the amazing vocals covered a range of genres, new songs and old perfectly. Everyone was up and dancing, just what we wanted. Great communication too. Thanks guys.

5 out of 5

We hired Monico for our xmas party and they went down a storm. Really lovely bunch of lads, good communication prior to the gig and also on the day. Staff had an amazing evening - thank you for making our night!!!

5 out of 5

Lots of positive feedback about this band from the guest. They were excellent

5 out of 5

Such a nice group of guys. Punctual, professional and really talented. Loved the set. Our guests really enjoyed it.

Reply from MONICO

1 year ago

Thanks for your review Nina, and booking us for your wedding. All the best in your future together.

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5 out of 5

Awesome band! I've had so many comments on how good the music was at our wedding. They even learnt some special songs of us. Good price too. Thank you so much, we recommend them! xx

5 out of 5

We originally booked the guys under their old band name Kingson, but theyve got a new singer since. The new singer is fantastic and it's great how all the band sing. Nice guys too and funny. Highly reccomend!

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Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore

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MONICO's Song list

Some of the songs we play by decade:

2020s

Bad Guy - Billie Eilish

Old Town Road - Lil Nas X

Don’t Go Yet - Camila Cabello

As It Was - Harry Styles

Rasputin - Boney M (Majestic Remix)

New Light - John Mayer

Chaise Longue - Wet Leg

Brazil - Declan Mckenna

2010s

Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5

Who Did That To You - John Legend

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars

Shotgun - George Ezra

Paradise - George Ezra

Havana- Camilla Cabello

Radio - Raphael Siddique

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Dance Monkey - Tones & I

Lonely Boy - The Black Keys

2000s

Hey Ya - Outkast

This Is The Life - Amy McDonald

Golddigger - Kanye West, Jamie Foxx

Dakota - Stereophonics

Toxic - Britney Spears

Shakira - Hips Don't Lie

Turn Me On - Kevin Lyttle

Maneater - Nelly Furtado, Timbaland

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

New Shoes - Paolo Nutini

Beggin’ (Madcon Version)

Murder on The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor

I’ll Never Forget You - The Noisettes

90s

Here Comes The Hotstepper - Ini Kamoze

Livin La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin

Smooth - Santana, Rob Thomas

Englishman In New York - Sting

Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz

80s

Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen

Dancing In The Street (David Bowie & Mick Jagger version)

Give Me The Night - George Benson

Raspberry Beret - Prince

Sweet Dreams - Eurthymics

Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley

Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder

70s

December 1963 - Franki Valli & The Four Seasons

Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

Disco Inferno - The Tramps

September - Earth wind and fire

Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner

Dance To The Music - Sly & The Family Stone

If You Want Me To Stay - Sly & The Family Stone

Nutbush City Limits - Ike & Tina Turner

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) - ABBA

Diamonds Are Forever - Shirley Bassey

The Doobie Brothers - Long Train Runnin’

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

50/60s

Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

Soul Man - Sam & Dave

Delilah - Tom Jones

Hey Jude - The Beatles/Wilson Pickett

The Monkees - I’m A Believer

Mas Que Nada - Sergio Mendesa - Sergio Mendes

All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan (our very own Disco-ified version!)

Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

Johnny B Goode. - Chuck Berry

Come Together - The Beatles

Keep On Running - Spencer Davis Group

Mojo Workin’ - Muddy Waters

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Tutti Frutti - Little Richard

Respect - Aretha Franklin

I Put A Spell On You - Creedence Clearwater Revival

And many more, we are also happy to learn new requests!

MONICO's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1500
Up to 2 hours	£1500
Up to 3 hours	£1750

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our energy and unique mix of songs. We have been performing together for around 5 years and have developed a tight sound!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Numerous wedding venues, Birmingham O2 Academy, Live Lounge Cardiff, ZaZa Bazaar Bristol, halls, marquees, festivals and even boats!

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

Birmingham O2 Academy

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

Yes, the band members will be the same as in our latest showreel video.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: 3 piece band = Bass/vocals, Guitar/vocals, Drums. 4 piece band = Bass/vocals, Guitar/vocals, Drums, Keyboards. We can also provide acoustic lineups if you cannot accommodate a full band.

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, we do this at every gig. We can also provide a DJ set after the performance if required.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 hour 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?

Yes of course. 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?

Yes, our PA, lighting and all equipment is included in your quote.

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.

Musicianship

Genres:

Christmas, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Ambient pop, Rock, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, 1990s era music, Light music, Power rock, Synth rock, Latin, Vintage, Military, Ibiza club

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Types:

Function band, Acoustic band, Blues band, Cover band, Disco & Funk band, Festival band, Indie band, Original artist, Party band, Pop band, Rock band, Rock n roll band, Soul & Motown band, Wedding band, Acoustic trio, Pop trio, Rock trio, DJ live

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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