Funk Royale
Funk Royale
Captivating, soulful, blending extensive backgrounds and diverse influences for unforgettable musical experiences.
Delivering Pop, Soul, and FUNK!
8-Piece wedding and party band
Two stunning lead vocalists
An extensive 400+ song repertoire
Saxophone and trumpet brass section
Available nationwide
FUNK ROYALE
IN PICTURES
FUNK ROYALE
IN BRIEF
Pop, Soul & FUNK wedding and party band
True masters of their craft, uplifting spirits nationwide
Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys, and Drums, Saxophone and Trumpet
London based band happy to travel nationwide
Playlist DJ service between live sets
Happy to learn first dance or special request
2x60 or 3x40mins live performance
PA and lighting provided as standard
Manned DJ service available for an extra fee
Romantic acoustic sets for the ceremony and afternoon drinks available
Add Pro DJ Set for between and after live sets
Described as having ‘great vibe and positivity’ by past clients
FUNK ROYALE
BIOGRAPHY
Funk Royale is a captivating eight-piece band that seamlessly blends pop, funk, and soul into an unforgettable musical experience. Fronted by dynamic vocalists Kevin and Brooke, the band features guitar, keys, bass, drums, sax, and trumpet. Their sound is both fun and professional, characterised by a colorful and exciting stage presence that keeps audiences enthralled and dancing all night long.
With a repertoire that spans funky classics like "Get Up Offa That Thing" and "Le Freak," contemporary pop hits like "Uptown Funk" and "Don’t Start Now," and soulful anthems like "Superstition" and "Lovely Day," Funk Royale delivers smooth, cohesive performances that resonate with audiences of all ages. Whether lighting up a dance floor or creating an intimate acoustic atmosphere, Funk Royale brings a vibrant energy and polished professionalism to every event.
Funk Royale boasts a dream team duo on vocals with Kevin and Brooke. Kevin, the vibrant and soulful force behind your favourite band! With a journey that began on the guitar and evolved into a passionate career in singing, whose dynamic performances are fueled by inspirations like Prince, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder. Educated at Noorderpoort College in Groningen, Netherlands, Kevin has graced prestigious stages, including the West End productions of The Lion King and Jersey Boys, and captivated audiences on The Voice of Holland. As a proud Non-Binary individual using He/They pronouns, Kevin brings a fresh, inclusive perspective to the music industry. Their performances, whether delivering electrifying pop anthems, groovy funk hits, or soulful ballads, are a celebration of identity, diversity, and the unifying power of music. Get ready to dance, sing, and feel the soul with Kevin at the helm!
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Then hailing from Yorkshire and brimming with confidence, Brooke’s musical journey took a pivotal turn when she moved to London to join The Brit School, where she studied Music Performance. This rigorous training ground refined her talent and prepared her for a vibrant career. Since graduating, she has taken her dynamic performances across Asia, the UAE, and Europe, enchanting audiences with her versatile voice. Specialising in delivering classic and valuable entertainment, she excels in creating memorable experiences for special occasions, ensuring every celebration is truly unforgettable.
Supporting our wonderful vocalists forming the foundation of Funk Royale are a powerhouse function band with a rich musical pedigree. Lawrence on bass, has toured with notable bands and composed for Soap & Glory's VR environment in Roblox, while also acting as CEO of SYNKII, while Emiliano, a professional guitarist, has collaborated with artists such as Evelyn Bates and worked on innovative music technology projects. Sophie, a saxophonist graduating from Guildhall School of Music, performs with award-winning function bands and jazz ensembles. Emanuele, a drummer, has performed at major festivals and been featured in "Rhythm Magazine." Josh, a trumpet player with First Class Honours from LIPA, has worked with Rod Stewart and Jools Holland and played at major UK festivals. Isaac, a versatile pianist, has 20 years of experience and has worked as a ballet pianist for prestigious institutions. Together, they deliver a captivating and soulful performance, blending their extensive backgrounds and diverse influences for unforgettable musical experiences.
Funk Royale welcomes you to customize the setlist for your big day. For a standard 2x60 minutes or 3x40 minutes performance, you can select up to 10 songs from the band’s extensive repertoire. The band will do their best to accommodate all your requests with at least one month’s notice. For last-minute bookings, feel free to send over your suggestions, and Funk Royale will strive to meet as many requests as possible. They are also happy to learn a special song that isn’t on their usual playlist, such as a first dance or your favourite tune.
Upon booking, you'll have a dedicated band manager as your point of contact to ensure everything is perfectly coordinated well in advance of your event. This means you can expect excellent, fast, and friendly communication at all times, ensuring that every detail is ironed out for smooth sailing on the big day.
Funk Royale is a friendly and flexible group, proud of their excellent musicianship and ability to create a fun atmosphere wherever they go. Their song list spans various genres and decades, and they can provide complimentary playlist music (which you can customise) before, between, and after live sets until curfew. The band can be on-site for up to 7 hours, or until midnight as standard, and they are happy to accommodate early arrivals or late stays if needed. Additionally, a band member can DJ before, between, or after the live sets.
Funk Royale brings a full PA and lighting rig, so once you book the band, you can check entertainment off your to-do list. If you have any questions about what they offer, don’t hesitate to reach out—they’ll be more than happy to help.
FUNK ROYALE
REPERTOIRE
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Knock On Wood - Amy Stewart
Copacabana - Barry Manilow
Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
Candy - Cameo
Everybody Dance - Chic
Le Freak - Chic
Groove Is In The Heart - Deee-Lite
Fantasy - Earth Wind And Fire
Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Gloria Gaynor
Sexual Healing - Hot 8 Brass Band
ABC - Jackson 5
Get Up (Sex Machine) - James Brown
Get Up Offa That Thing - James Brown
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
Chained To The Rhythm - Katy Perry
Baby Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band
Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band
Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band
That's The Way I Like It - KC & The Sunshine Band
Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang
Celebration - Kool And The Gang
Get Down on It - Kool And The Gang
Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Micahel Jackson
Wanna Be Startin Somethin - Micahel Jackson
Lady Marmalade - Patti LaBelle
Superfreak - Rick James
Car Wash - Rose Royce
A Night To Remember - Shalamar
Dance To The Music - Sly & The Family Stone
Do I Do - Stevie Wonder
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
Brick House - The Commodores
Blame It On The Boogie - The Jacksons
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Y.M.C.A. - Village People
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
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Let's Stay Together - Al Green
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin
Think - Aretha Franklin
Dance With Me - BB King
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
Stand By Me - Bill Withers
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
I Feel For You - Chaka Khan
You've Got The Love - Chaka Khan
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
Glad All Over - Dave Clarke Five
Chain Reaction - Diana Ross
Upside Down - Diana Ross
Bad Girls - Donna Summer
In The Stone - Earth Wind And Fire
At Last - Etta James
I Just Wanna Make Love To You - Etta James
Can't Help Myself - Four Tops
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
Give Me The Night - George Benson
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher - Jackie Wilson
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
I Feel Good - James Brown
Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown
My Destiny - Lionel Richie
Good Golly Miss Molly - Little Richard
Dance With My Father - Luther Vandross
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Dancing In The Street - Martha and The Vandellas
Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Dock of the bay - Otis redding
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
I Gotta Woman - Ray Charles
Come And Get Your Love - Redbone
Feel Like Makin' Love - Roberta Flack
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
Bring It On Home To Me - Sam Cooke
Cupid - Sam Cooke
Everybody Is A Star - Sly And The Family Stone
As - Stevie Wonder
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Signed Sealed And Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Easy - The Commodores
Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) - The Contours
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Can You Feel It - The Jackson 5
Jump - The Pointer Sisters
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
Baby Love - The Supremes
Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes
For Once In My Life - The Temptations
Get Ready - The Temptations
My Girl - The Temptations
Papa Was A Rolling Stone - The Temptations
Cloud Nine - The Temptations
(Simply) The Best - Tina Turner
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All That She Wants - Ace of Base
Cold Shoulder - Adele
You Know I'm No Good - Amy Winehouse
2002 - Anne Marie
Everybody (Backstreet's Back) - Backstreet Boys
Good Luck - Basement Jaxx
Barbie GirlBen l'Oncle soul
Work It Out - Beyonce
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Oops!...I Did it Again - Britney Spears
24K Magic - Bruno Mars
Billionaire - Bruno Mars
Count On Me - Bruno Mars
Perm - Bruno Mars
Runaway Baby - Bruno Mars
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Giant - Calvin Harris & Rag'n'Bone Man
Feels - Calvin Harris feat. Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams & Big Sean
Havana (No Rap Version) - Camila Cabello
Girls Like You - Cardi B & Maroon 5
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Attention - Charlie Puth
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
Fix You - Coldplay
Green Eyes - Coldplay
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
Get Lucky - Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams
Gotta Get Through This - Daniel Beddingfield
Jumpin' - Destiny's Child
Dream A Little Dream - Doris Day
Blow Your Mind (Mwah) - Dua Lipa
Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa
Mercy - Duffy
Warwick Avenue - Duffy
A-Team - Ed Sheeran
Castle on The Hill - Ed Sheeran
Don't - Ed Sheeran
Galaway Girl - Ed Sheeran
Sing - Ed Sheeran feat. Pharrell Williams
Dream A Little Dream - Ella Fitzgerald
Ghost - Ella Henderson
Figure 8 - Ellie Goulding
Clown - Emilie Sande
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Eurythmics
Sax - Fleur East
Freedom - George Michael
Budapest - Geroge Ezra
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Superstar-Jamelia
Bonfire Heart - James Blunt
Broken Strings - James Morrison
Do It Like A Dude - Jessie J
Domino - Jessie J
Bang Bang - Jessie J ft Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
All Of Me - John Legend
Ordinary People - John Legend
Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
California Gurls - Katy Perry
I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Blue Jeans - Lana Del Rey
Black Magic - Little Mix
About Damn Time - Lizzo
Good As Hell - Lizzo
Juice-Lizzo
Express Yourself - Madonna
La Isla Bonita - Madonna
Vogue - Madonna
Does Your Mother Know - Mama Mia
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
This Love - Maroon 5
All About You - Mcfly
All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor
Fever - Micahel Buble
Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Good 4 U - Olivia Rodrigo
Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs
Cheerleader - OMI
Get The Party Started - P!nk
New Shoes - Paolo Nutini
Livin La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
4, 5 Seconds - Rihanna
California King Bed - Rihanna
Diamonds - Rihanna
Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna
Work - Rihanna
FourFiveSeconds - Rihanna, Kanye West, Paul McCartney
Angels - Robbie Williams
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Blurred Lines - Robin Thick ft Pharrell Williams
Bring It All Back - S Club 7
Don't Stop Movin' - S Club 7
Black & Gold - Sam Sparro
Maria Maria - Santana
Oye Como Va - Santana
I Don't feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters
Waka Waka - Shakira
Whenever, Wherever - Shakira
Man! I Feel Like A Woman! - Shania Twain
That Don't Impress Me Much - Shania Twain
Chandelier - Sia
Cheap Thrills - Sia
Diamonds - Sia
Came Here For Love - Sigala ft Ella Eyre
About You Now - Sugababes
Flowers - Sweet Female Attitude
Back For Good - Take That
Relight My Fire - Take That
Blank Space - Taylor Swift
Closer - The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey
Breakeven - The Script
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd
1000 Miles - Vanessa Carlton
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square - Vera Lynn
Eyes Shut - Years & Years
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Dancing Queen - ABBA
Gimme Gimme Gimme - ABBA
Evergreen - Barbara Streisand
Baby I Love Your Way - Big Mountain
Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
Big Yellow Taxi - Bob Dylan
Daddy Cool - Boney M
Sunny - Boney M
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Change The World - Eric Clapton
Don't Stop - Fleetwood Mac
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Faith - George Michael
Conga - Gloria Estefan
Dr Beat - Gloria Estefan
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You - Gloria Estefan
Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey
Move Your Feet - Junior Senior
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie
Easy - Lionel Richie
Beat It - Michael Jackson
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Black Or White - Michael Jackson
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
1999 - Prince
Kiss - Prince
Purple Rain - Prince
Englishman In New York - Sting
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon - The Andrew Sisters
Close To You - The Carpenters
Goodbye To Love - The Carpenters
Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) - The Jackson 5
Dancing In The Street - The Mamas And The Papas
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police
It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!
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I'm Outta Love - Anastacia
Not That Kind - Anastacia
Toxic - Britney Spears
That Man - Caro Emerald
Call My Name - Cheryl Cole
Dance Dance Dance - Chic
Cake by the Ocean - DNCE
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
Be The One - Dua Lipa
Answerphone - Ella Eyre
A little respect - Erasure
Cherry Wine - Hozier
On The Floor - J Lo
Breathe - Jax Jones, Ina Wroldsen
Commander - Kelly Rowland
Firestone - Kygo (ft. Conrad Sewell)
Just Dance - Lady Gaga
Telephone - Lady Gaga
Mambo Number 5 - Lou Bega
Burn This Disco Out - Michael Jackson
Changing - Paloma Faith
Please Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna
Rude Boy - Rihanna
All My Friends - Snakehips (ft. Tinashe & Chance the Rapper)
Don't You Worry Child-Swedish House Mafia
Baby I'm Yours - The Arctic Monkeys
Don't Let Me Down - The Chainsmokers feat. Daya
Dance Monkey - Tones and I
Burn - Ellie Goulding
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Fallin' - Alicia Keys
1 Thing - Amarie
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Cupid - Amy Winehouse
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Wish I Didn’t Miss You Anymore - Angie Stone
End Of Time - Beyonce
Crazy In Love / Crazy (Live Version) - Beyoncé
Deja Vu - Beyonce ft Jay Z
No Diggity - Blackstreet feat. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen
Bills Bills Bills - Destiny's Child
Bootylicious - Destiny's Child
Lose My Breath - Destiny's Child
Don't Let Go - En Vogue
Afro Blue - Erykha Badu
Love Like This - Faith Evans
Pony - Ginuwine
Drake - Hotline Bling
Electric Lady - Janelle Monae
Control - Janet Jackson
Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake
Gold Digger - Kanye West, Jamie Foxx
Trick Me - Kelis
Aicha - Khaled
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Lauryn Hill
Don't Mess With My Man - Lucy Pearl
Beggin - Mad Con
Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey
Good Love - Mary J Blige
Man Down - Rihanna
SOS - Rihanna
Umbrella - Rihanna
Back To Life - Soul to Soul
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
No Scrubs - TLC
Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
What Is Hip - Tower Of Power
Awakening - Zak Abel
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Empire State Of Mind - Alicia Keys
Crazy In Love - Beyoncé
American Boy - Estelle
Let Me Blow Your Mind - Eve
Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake
Doo Wop (That Thing) - Lauryn Hill
Ex-Factor - Lauryn Hill
Hey Ya - OutKast
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A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay
Blower’s Daughter - Damian Rice
Delicate - Damian Rice
Bohemian Like You - Dandy Warhols
Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow - Fleetwood Mac
Forget You - Gnarls Barkley
Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz
1973 - James Blunt
Across The Universe - John Lennon
All The Pretty Girls - Kaleo
C'est la Vie - Khaled
Acquiesce - Oasis
Cast No Shadow - Oasis
Cigarettes & Alcohol - Oasis
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Better Man - Pearl Jam
You Can't Hurry Love - Phil Collins
America - Razorlight
Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Give It Away - Red Hot Chili Peppers
1979 - Smashing Pumpkins
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Chocolate - The 1975
2 Of Us - The Beatles
Damien Rice - The Blower's Daughter
Can't Pretend - Tom Odell
Concrete - Tom Odell
Desire - U2
Can't Do Without You - Caribou
Best of You - Foo Fighters
Can’t Stand Me Now - The Libertines
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Don’t Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
Complicated - Avril Lavigne
Always - Bon Jovi
Bed Of Roses - Bon Jovi
Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard
Candle In The Wind - Elton John
Cocaine - Eric Clapton
All Right Now - Free
Basket Case - Greenday
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Are You Experienced - Jimi Hendrix
Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
Don't Speak - No Doubt
Champagne Supernova - Oasis
Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Gracelands - Paul Simon
Easy Lover - Phil Collins
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Don’T Stop Me Now - Queen
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Creep - Radiohead
Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden
Every Breath You Take - Sting
Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
A Hard Days Night - The Beatles
Come Together - The Beatles
Let It Be - The Beatles
Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
Hold The Line - Toto
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
All Shook Up - Elvis
Always on my mind - Elvis
Cant help falling in love - Elvis
A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley
Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Great Balls Of Fire - Little Richard
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Grease Lightning - Grease
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3 little birds - Bob Marley
Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
Is This Love - Bob Marley
Jammin' - Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
Baby I'm A Want You - John Holt
Boogie On Reggae Woman - Stevie Wonder
Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
A Message To You Rudy - The Specials
Red, Red Wine - UB40
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Love The One You're With - Crosby, Stills And Nash
Cannonball - Damien Rice
Bad Love - Eric Clapton
Fields Of Gold - Eva Cassidy
Good People - Jack Johnson
A little help from my friends - Joe Cocker
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman
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Achy Heart Breaky - Billy Ray Cyrus
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Country Roads - John Denver
Dance the night away - Mavericks
Baby It's Cold Outside - Ella Fitzgerald
All I Want For Xmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Getaway - Earth Wind And Fire
Amazing Grace - Gospel Standard
God In Me - Mary Mary
Earth Move - Carol KingAll Of Me - Ella Fitzgerald
Cheek to Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald
Embraceable You - Ella Fitzgerald
All of me - Frank Sinatra
Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
Fever - Jazz Standard
Golden - Jill Scott
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - Marylin Monroe
Feeling Good - Nina Simone
Smooth Operator - Sade
Besame Mucho - Sinatra