We are Groove Manuva, a modern pop, rock, funk, and indie wedding & party band for hire comprising of some of the best musicians in the north of England.
We play at all sorts of amazing events - corporate events, weddings, and parties year-round. Our events are normally in locations such as Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Liverpool, and Harrogate.
We can't wait to start working together!
Experience the dynamic combination of DJ and percussion, creating the perfect modern vibe for any occasion.
Enquire Now!Groove Manuva is available for weddings and events in any configuration from a 4-piece band up to an 8-piece band. We have three main options:
This is our duo option based around our DJ/guitarist/percussionist and female vocalist/saxophonist. Don't be fooled by the lineup, this is a BIG option and can cover all the bases from soulful acoustic tunes to high-energy dance floor anthems.
More about the event duoThis is our Core Band option. Drums, bass, guitar, and male vocals form the main 4-piece unit capable of reproducing all the songs you need for your event. The band steps things up with samplers and effects to accurately reproduce almost any song.
More about the core bandThe 4-piece band can be expanded to 5 with the addition of our female saxophonist/vocalist. Expect a wider repertoire and fuller sound with an added sprinkle of funk.
More about the core bandThis is our Show Band option. Drums, bass, guitar, male vocals, and saxophone are joined by our female vocalist and keyboard player to form the 7-piece band. You can add a trumpet player for the classic 8-piece experience.
More about the show bandThese amazing people played at my partner's 50th birthday last night. They were fantastic 🤩 everyone up dancing 🕺 didn’t want it to end. Highly recommend them for any event to get the party started. Thank you guys 😘 Fiona Smith | Party, 2023
..we also had a few last minute requests that were accommodated with no trouble. I’d highly recommend these guys for all events, a really nice group of people.! Jonathan Paul | Wedding, 2023
Everyone had a fantastic time and I couldn’t ask for more. Really helpful with any queries and we could just leave things in their capable hands on the night. Definitely recommend ☺️ Rachel Spofforth | Wedding, 2023
Gary and his band couldn't have been more accommodating, friendly and professional, they made our whole evening flow perfectly! Zoey & Matt | Wedding, 2023
Groove Manuva has several other music options that can be booked for any event. Either alongside an evening booking for the band or as a standalone package.
If you're looking for an acoustic wedding singer, our wedding duo might be just what you need! The most popular lineup is female vocals with acoustic guitar, playing popular songs in a laid-back acoustic style.
The acoustic wedding duo is perfect for your afternoon wedding reception, drinks reception, during a meal, or as a standalone act.
More about the acoustic duoGroove Pod is our amazing touchscreen photo pod that's perfect for entertaining your guests. Guests can choose props, select the layout of the photo they want, and then receive the pictures to their phone via text or email! Add the photo pod as part of any band booking.
More about the photo pod
Our professional DJ service will bring the party to your event. Along with a custom playlist for your event, which can be discussed ahead of time, guests can make requests from our extensive collection of music. The DJ service is available to book on its own, as part of a band booking, and with either the percussion or sax add-on.
More about the DJ service
Optional full manned DJ service where your guests can request songs on the night. Just ask us about this when booking!
Enquire Now* This is a pre-prepared playlist service
We are busy bees, and we try to write about the events we perform at on our blog. We also try to write useful articles for people who are getting married or thinking about booking a band for an event.
July 25, 2024A Fun-Filled Wedding at Woodlands Hotel: Lucy & Tom’s Big Day What an unforgettable night! We recently had the pleasure of performing at Lucy and Tom’s wedding at the stunning Woodlands Hotel, just outside of Leeds. From the moment we arrived, we could tell it was going to be a night to remember – and …
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December 16, 2023🎶 An unforgettable Night at the Concorde Conference Centre! 🛩️🎉 The lovely people of Flex well and truly raised the roof at a high-class corporate event at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester! 🥳 With a full live band and added flair with our DJ spinning tunes alongside live sax and percussion, the atmosphere was …
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September 23, 2023🎵 Introducing Our Dynamic New Music Service: DJ with Percussion! 🎶 Are you ready to take your event to the next level? We are thrilled to introduce our latest innovation in live entertainment: DJ with Percussion! Combining the electrifying beats of a DJ with the rhythmic magic of live percussion, our service promises an unforgettable …
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