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We’re The Groovy Cats - an exciting 5-piece band that plays weddings, corporate functions, and ski-resorts around the UK and Europe. If you’re looking for the perfect entertainment for your event, you’ve found it. We have a huge amount of experience, a diverse and exciting setlist, and a band full of outstanding musicians.

  • Rupert - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Violin
  • Isaac - Trumpet, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
  • Noah - Saxophone
  • Oliver - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
  • Luke - Drums
  • Jaque (6/7-piece) - Lead Vocals
  • Joseph (6/7-piece) - Piano

What sets us apart? We’re a super-tight funk and soul band with a killer horn section. We have a powerful sound, tons of energy, and we love to get an audience dancing.

Our current setlist has been over a decade in the making. We have tried-and-tested hundreds of songs and selected only the ones that work best. On any given night, our setlist is a mix of high-energy dancing songs, party bangers and sing-along classics. We want the evening to go off without a hitch and a well-crafted setlist is absolutely essential for this to happen. Please do bear in mind that we will learn first dance request for our wedding clients!

While we play music from all eras (1950’s-present day) and genres, every track is laced with funk and soul vibes. Our members have a wide range of experience, from rock and indie bands to folk ensembles and jazz orchestras.

We also pride ourselves on being professional and accommodating during the planning stage. We will answer every question in a timely manner and try to accommodate any request. On top of that, we will use our extensive knowledge of events and weddings to help you plan the perfect celebration: “[the band] always went out of their way to help during the stressful time of planning a wedding… and as a result, the band was definitely the least stressful thing to organise…”.

When you book The Groovy Cats, you can relax in the knowledge that your entertainment is taken care of. We will turn up early, set up our equipment in a professional and undisruptive manner, and get changed into our suits for the performance. We take great pride in our customer service and our ability to mix seamlessly with your guests. Then, when we take the stage, you can guarantee that the dancefloor will be packed! We play 2 x one-hour sets, building up the energy as the night progresses. Plus, we will DJ before, in-between, and after our performance (for free) to keep the guests having fun.

The Groovy Cats also have a huge number of additional entertainment packages to make your event perfect: Planning a cocktail reception, and looking for a cool and classy jazz band? Look no further; several our members are conservatoire trained jazz musicians and would be delighted to perform a selection of standards for your guests. Think the party might continue until the early hours of the morning? We have a wide variety of packages available to keep the party going, such as later finish times, and additional DJ sets. We can even provide an acoustic group to play for you as you walk down the aisle!

Contact us today to guarantee that The Groovy Cats are part of your event. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

5-piece, 6-piece or 7-piece band. Full PA system. Professional lighting rig. Free DJ service (we will play music through our PA system before, in-between and after our sets until midnight)

How far in advance should I contact you?

Minimum 14 days

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Jazz
Rock
Pop

Type of musical group:

Band

Size of group:

Medium (4 - 6 musicians)
Large (7 or more musicians)

Repertoire:

Pop, Rock, Reggae and Blues - all with a Funk and Soul twist!

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Yes, charged at £20pp/ song depending on ensemble size

What's your experience?

Played over 1000 events over the UK. We play weddings, parties and corporate functions, as well as ski resorts in Europe. We also have performed live on BBC1 as part of the Children in Need broadcast!

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, we travel to anywhere in the UK mainland. Please enquire for Ireland, British Islands, and Europe

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, we charge 30p/mile from central Nottingham. For events over 200 miles away, there is an additional accommodation charge of £200

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

2 x 60-minute sets as standard, longer set times are available upon request

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

We ask for 2 hours to set up and soundcheck our equipment. Setup usually takes under an hour, but we like to leave extra time to account for traffic and technical malfunctions

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Additional sets are charged at an equivalent rate (vs. our standard 2 x 60-minute rate): 3 x 45 minutes : Quote x 1.125 3 x 60 minutes : Quote x 1.5

What are the forms of payment?

We accept bank transfer payments at any point before the gig, or cash on the day. Unfortunately we cannot accept card payments
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Kerry J. Sent on 31/12/2022
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Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You had all of our guests dancing. The set list suited all ages. Thanks for playing our first dance choice, it was such a fun and special experience for us!
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