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Introducing the finest band on the London wedding and party scene, welcome to the world of Brand New Groove! They have fused stunning vocals with a super tight rhythm section and razor sharp horns to create the ultimate band for any event. From funk masterpieces by Stevie Wonder and James Brown to modern classics by the likes of Daft Punk and Bruno Mars, this party band will keep any dance floor packed All Night Long. Brand New Groove is an entertaining, highly skilled and versatile London-based professional band, available to hire for corporate parties, balls, product launch parties, film premieres, anniversaries and weddings. This party band really know how to get people on the dance floor!

Brand New Groove performance credits include Heaven 17, Beverley Knight, Jamiroquai, Divine Comedy, Ed Sheeran, Kwabs, Jools Holland, National Theatre, NYJO, RSC as well as numerous West End Shows. With top of the range P.A. and a stunning light show Brand New Groove will provide you with a breathtaking performance from start to finish.

Our Artist Spotlight feature is where we focus on one of our performers, giving you the chance to find out more about the people behind the performances, and offering an insight into the world of entertainment bookings. Here’s our Artist Spotlight on Brand New Groove – Party Band:

Having a love of music, particularly live music has been key to Brand New Groove’s work in the entertainment and performing industry. There’s nothing more exciting than playing to an audience and sharing in the experience together.

“My training has been a combination of the discipline of learning, practicing and mastering of instruments, proved by the highest grade qualifications. This added to the experience and enjoyment that I receive from playing in addition to my business sense which directs me on how to operate in this particular industry and market.”

“My favourite part of performing in the events industry is working with other like-minded people, musicians and non-musicians alike. There are those on the inside of the industry working hard to make memorable and exciting events with a high level of professionalism. There are also a lot of guests there seeking to have the best time. It’s great to be a part of the event service that provides and creates unforgettable experiences.”

“If I had to advise anyone wanting to enter my line of work, I would recommend doing your homework beforehand. Focus your energy on what you’re best at and receive the most pleasure from. Do not be afraid of diversity and taking chances, manage the risks you have to take instead, and give it your all.”

“My best event for Contraband was when we worked at a great event in February this year, ‘A Night of Sparkle’, it was hosted by 15 mentees from the Fast Forward 15 programme. Fay Sharpe, the founder of FF15 had set the task to the mentees and they did a first class job of creating the event from scratch. It was an absolute pleasure for Brand New Groove to be there providing live music. We met the existing and new talent of the events industry, the future’s certainly bright (and sparkly!)”

“The inspiration actually came from playing in other bands. These were smaller outfits, with fewer musicians than Brand New Groove and catered for a slightly different market. Brand New Groove was formed to provide a bigger sound, to bigger venues for bigger events.”

“It is so hard to pick just one entertainer I admire the most. Over the years we have all worked, either together, or on other projects where we have met fantastic people and acts. Being with Contraband is a great way for that to continue, meeting only the best, across the board. We always like meeting friendly and professional people, able to have fun and to deliver. Those are the people we admire the most!”

“Many of the musicians with Brand New Groove also work as teachers, passing on their skills, knowledge and experience to others – sharing the love! A lot of events work is at evenings and weekends; sometimes it can feel like we’re working 24/7 but then with teachers having good long holidays, that’s the time to make more space for ourselves and some relaxation. There are many types of work that fall outside of working full time with a nine to five routine, which is a good thing we are happy to be a part of.”

“Sometimes, it can take a long time to travel a short distance! You just never know what’s going to happen on the roads. If we are at an event which is a long way from home, it would be ideal if we were able to teleport to the gig and home again (with our instruments, of course) to avoid some of the time spent sitting on motorways. Hey, c’est le vie.”

“My plans for the future are to keep on, keepin’ on! Playing at great events is our raison d’etre and we want more and more of that. We’re always learning new numbers to play, both from the archives and new material, fresh from best-selling artists. We are continuing to listen to our colleagues and our audiences, making sure we are delivering what is required each time.”

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TESTIMONIALS

Here’s what Brand New Groove – Party Band’s clients said:

“Thank you for Saturday night. It was a fab party and you and the band were great. We loved the Jazz at the beginning (brilliant sax and guitar). The singers had fantastic voices and the band really enthused the room to get everyone dancing. Thank you for being so flexible with timings etc. We will certainly recommend you.”

LAURA – Private Client

“Thanks so much for last Thursday. You guys were absolutely wonderful. So versatile and were so well received with guests begging for more so thank you so much for putting on a fabulous show. I can absolutely let everyone I know how great you guys were. Really, you helped make the night a success so thank you all – pleasure working with you and I will be banging your drum (no pun intended) to the rest of my team for future events.”

STEPHEN – Private Client

“My husband and I wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the most incredible atmosphere you created with your band. You guys were incredible!! Being in the entertainments industry I found it hard to find a band that would fit the bill as it were, to suit all our guests’ music tastes, but when I came across you guys after the hours of research I was excited! And you guys certainly delivered beyond expectation. We have had so many guests commenting ‘your band was amazing’ ‘everyone was dancing all night’ etc and to have my guests chanting ‘one more song’ really proved that you were a hit and we can’t thank you enough! We hope you enjoyed the night and we can’t wait to use you again for some other event!”

JESSICA – Private Client

REPERTOIRE

Brand New Groove – Party Band’s repertoire:

Modern
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Happy – Pharrell
Rather Be – Clean Bandit
Waiting All Night – Rudimental
You Got The Love – Florence and the Machine
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Sex On Fire – Kings of Leon
Counting Stars – One Republic
Mr Brightside – Killers
Forget You – Cee Lo Green
Heart Skips a Beat – Olly Murs
Mercy – Duffy
Price Tag – Jessie J
Beggin – Madcon
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Single Ladies – Beyonce
Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Hey Ya – Outkast
Greatest Day – Take That
Domino – Jessie J
Just Dance – Lady Gaga
Firework – Katy Perry
Only Girl In The World – Rhianna
We Found Love – Rhianna
Dance Wiv Me – Dizzee Rascal
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Rolling In The Deep – Adele
Set Fire To The Rain – Adele
American Boy – Estelle
You Got The Love – Florence and the Machine
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
Ain’t No Other Man – Christina Aguilera
Classic
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Good Times – Chic
Le Freak – Chic
I Feel Good – James Brown
Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Gimme Gimme Gimme – ABBA
Blame It On The Boogie – Jacksons
I Want You Back – Jackson 5
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Soul Man – Sam and Dave
Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
Young Hearts – Candi Staton
Sex Machine – James Brown
Disco Inferno – The Trammps
Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
Sweet Child O Mine – Guns n Roses
I’m So Exited – Pointer Sisters
Aint Nobody – Chaka Khan
I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
It’s Raining Men – Weather Girls
Get Into The Groove – Madonna
Take On Me – A HA
Summer Of 69 – Bryan Adams
Temptation – Heaven 17
Good Times – Chic
Jungle Boogie – Kool and The Gang
Groove Is In The Heart – Deee-Lite
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Lady Marmalade – Labelle
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Car Wash – Rose Royce
Celebration – Kool and The Gang
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Gimme Some Lovin – Spencer Davis Group
Get Down On It – Kool and The Gang
Dance To The Music – Sly and the Family Stone
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
That’s The Way I Like It – KC and the Sunshine Band
Chilled
What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
Let Her Go – Passenger
As – Stevie Wonder
Let There Be Love – Nat King Cole
Scientist – Coldplay
Moondance – Van Morrison
Wonderwall – Oasis
Next To Me – Emeli Sande
Breakdown – Jack Johnson
Read All About It – Emeli Sande
All I Need – Air
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Use Somebody _ Kings of Leon
Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
Ain’t That A Kick in The Head – Dean Martin