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About The Sugar Grooves

Playing Pop/Dance Classics. 3-9 piece band.
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Bracknell
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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The Sugar Grooves are made up of a pool of some of the most accomplished UK session musicians. Our performers toured with Bastille, participated in West End Shows such as "We Will Rock You", and performed in some of the most prestigious UK venues and events, including Prince William & Kate's Wedding. Please note: We are a collective of musicians all of equal quality that regularly perform together. Due to availability and session work, a fixed line up cannot always be guaranteed. For more information please speak to us. Our collective experience includes performing with and alongside notable artists such as Olly Murs, Jason Derulo, Bastille, Little Mix, Gary Barlow, Alesha Dixon, and The Bachelors. Venues and events we performed at include Grosvenor Casino, Genting Casino, English National Ballet, The Roman Baths, and Stafford Christmas Lights Show 2019 (Headlined). We offer four types of packages: SILVER Trio - Vocal, Keys, Drums. GOLD 5 piece - Vocal, Keys, Drums, Guitar, Bass. DIAMOND 7 piece - Vocal, Keys, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Sax, Trumpet. PLATINUM 9 piece - 2 Vocals, Keys, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Sax, Trumpet, Percussion. Plus we offer a *Dinner Set For live background music to help make your event extra special. We play for a maximum of 120 minutes, with a 15-30 minute break. Please note: the maximum lineup size we can offer for a Dinner set depends on what size you book for the main Party set. All our quotes and packages always come inclusive of: - Full Sound System (PA), Lighting and sound engineer, suitable for events with up to 300 guests. If you require a larger PA, please get in touch. - DJ Style Playlist Between Sets. We can also plug your media device (iPod, phone, laptop) into our system so we can play your music for you. - Public Liability Insurance & PAT certification for all equipment. - First Dance Request, or a special request for you if it is not already in our repertoire. - Up To Two Hours Of Live Music. We require a minimum of a 15-minute break between the sets. We also have smaller band sizes to suit all venues and budgets. Sends us a message or click on "check availability" to enquire with us and receive a bespoke quote - we look forward to hearing from you!

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The Sugar Grooves' Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Jessica M
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

The sugar grooves band were absolutely phenomenal. Not only was the music great and the whole band very friendly and professional, but the singer was incredible at getting everyone up and dancing. A fantastic addition to our event that everyone will be talking about for a long time to come. 100% worth the money. Definitely recommend adding the saxophone!

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Nicola J
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

I cant speak highly enough of this band . The quality of the music was fantastic and the band did everything possible to make the evening a huge success. Thank you so much

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Gavin R
3 years ago
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5 out of 5

They came to my 50th Garden party , arrived on time , set up with everyone in garden (no hassle ) and smashed it , enjoyed by everyone 👌. Would recommend .

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Claudia P
3 years ago
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5 out of 5

We booked The Sugar Grooves band for a charity Ball, and they did not disappoint! They were amazing, and we received many compliments from the guests there on the night. Highly recommended, thank you Sugar Grooves!

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Paige T
10 days ago, for a Wedding in M1 Junction 9
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5 out of 5

I just wanted to say the BIGGEST thanks for Saturday. I was honestly blown away with you all - such a talented group of people. Genuinely, so many people have commented how amazing each and everyone one of you were. We can’t recommend you enough to other people. We feel so lucky to have found you and genuinely, you guys are absolutely awesome. Everyone commented how fab you all were and you should feel so proud of how talented each and every one of you is!! X

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The L
3 years ago, for a Corporate event in 30 Portman Square
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5 out of 5

We will definitely be using you again. The senior managers of Hyatt loved you guys x The Churchill Hyatt Regency Hotel, London (Staff party) 17.02.23

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The Sugar Grooves' Song list

Sample of what you can expect. You can request 1-2 changes.
• Treasure Live by Bruno Mars
• September by Earth, Wind, Fire
• Superstition/Ain’t No body
• Le Freak by Chic
• You Got the Love by Florence + The Machine
• Never Too Much / Levitating
• Stop by Spice Girls
• About Damn Time by Lizzo
• Sing it Back by Moloko
• Everybody by Backstreet Boys
• Get lucky by Daft Punk / Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5
• Reach by S Club 7
• Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
• Forget You by CeeLo Green
• We Are Family by Sister Sledge
• Valerie by Amy Winehouse
• Dancing on the Ceiling by Lionel Richie
• Juice by Lizzo
• (Intro Band in song) Don’t Start Now by LA Remix
• Don’t Stop Believing by Journey / Murder on the Dance Floor by Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Finally, by CeCe Peniston
• Believe by Cher
• (Rave Medley) We found love / Freed from Desire / Sandstorm / Insomnia
• Let’s Get Loud by Jennifer Lopez
• Proud Mary by Tina Turna
• I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor

The Sugar Grooves' Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1250
Up to 2 hours£1250
Up to 3 hours£1250

Add-ons

Gold Package
+£1687.50
Diamond Package
+£2250
Platinum Package
+£2812.50
Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

- Grosvenor Casino - Genting Casino - English National Ballet - The Roman Baths - Stafford Christmas Lights Show 2019 (Headlined) - The Little Angel in Henley - Bell Fest 2019 - Herrco Cosmetics - Happy Days Club in Skegness - The White Hart in Sherfield - Yates in High Wycombe

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

- Grosvenor Casino - Genting Casino - English National Ballet - The Roman Baths - Stafford Christmas Lights Show 2019 (Headlined) - The Little Angel in Henley - Bell Fest 2019 - Herrco Cosmetics - Happy Days Club in Skegness - The White Hart in Sherfield - Yates in High Wycombe

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-auditioned '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?

Yes, depending on your budget we have a 3,5,7,9 piece bands available.

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 provide a DJ style playlist between sets. We can also plug your media device (iPod, phone, laptop) into our system so we can play your music for you.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 2 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?

Full Sound System (PA), Lighting suitable for events with up to 300 guests and a sound engineer are included in our base price. If you require a larger PA, please get in touch.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We would love to learn new songs and will gladly learn the first song or a special request for you if it is not already in our repertoire. Please ensure you let us know in advance.
Musicianship
Genres:
Ibiza club, 1990s era music, Pop, Covers, Funk, Disco, Top 40, Electronic, 1970s era music, 1980s era music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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