Formation are an exclusive events and wedding band/live DJ show from the UK, specialising in slick vocals and high energy performances for luxury events worldwide. This exceptional line up of the UK’s best performers comprises musicians with over 10 years’ experience giving stage performances, energy and professionalism second to none. Interaction with guests is a must for Formation so expect singers and brass players on dance-floor performing hit after hit to the highest of standards! This collective of session musicians and singers play for world's leading recording and touring artists, including Stormzy, Adele, Rod Stewart and Rick Astley to name but a few and have come together as a collective to create this fresh line up. The Formation band has a repertoire including hits from 70s classics through to current charts and can be made into a bespoke list to suit all clientele including clever mash ups and medleys that set them apart from any other group. Formation band also offers an extensive selection of dinner and background music for when guests are seated or for a drinks reception. Formation DJ Live is an amazing version of Formation & incorporates the finesse of a Live DJ - reading the crowd and mixing high quality tracks with Live singers, Sax and Percussion. The energy and quality of this set up is exceptional. Formation Band - can perform as the full size 12 piece option with Drums Bass, Guitar, Keys, 5 Singers, Sax, Trumpet and Percussion as well as more modest options of the 6 or 7 piece including Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keys, 2 Singers and Sax. Formation DJ Live - can be tailored from a 4 piece with our Formation DJ plus 2 Singers and Sax through to a 7 piece with DJ, 4 Singers, Sax and Percussion. Formation pride themselves in taking care of your music needs so all that’s left to do is have a great time on the night.

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Alleya is a violinist, who has performed internationally in Rome, Monaco, Ireland, the United States and in France at a variety of luxury events and festivals. Alleya is a vibrant and captivating performer who has worked on screen with The X Factor, the Lidl Christmas Campaign and on numerous television productions for Amazon Prime. Alleya performs as an LED electric violinist as is experienced in playing solo, alongside DJs, with string ensembles and touring bands and is able to play many genres like pop, drum and bass, house, hip-hop, R&B, and more. Alleya has performed at festivals opening for arists such as Craig Charles and Run The Jewels. She is also able to work alongside groups for choreographed shows. Performing with a wireless microphone allows Alleya to interact with audiences for an exciting and intimate atmosphere. Since relocating to London, Alleya has worked as a freelance violinist across the UK and worldwide. Highlights of her work include orchestral performances at Royal Festival Hall, sharing stages with Rick Wakeman, Alfie Boe, Joyce El-Khoury and Michael Fabiano. Alleya frequently records in sessions at Abbey Road Studios and Metropolis Studios working with producers for Octavian, pop and rock acts, and recently a film soundtrack in Japan.

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Samuel Lerner is a highly experienced and in-demand French pianist and composer, currently appearing at The most exclusive venues and hotels in Paris. With a huge popular music repertoire, including Broadway standards, Bossa Nova's, Ragtimes, Tangos & Soul Music, music by famous composers such as Ray Charles, James Brown, Joaa Gilberto, Duke Ellington and Stevie Wonder, to name but a few, often appears in his live sets. Samuel is at home playing very soft and smooth ballads for cocktail lounges as well as ‘groovy and catchy’ music when the event calls for a more up-tempo atmosphere. Samuel is available for long-term contracts for Cruise Ships and Hotels as well as Corporate & Private events. Samuel is also a highly in-demand sideman and leader in Paris and in Europe and the US. He did record 3 albums as a leader and sideman in New York released on the very prestigious Black and Blue and Gut String Records labels with world-class reputation artists as Jimmy Cobb, Leroy Williams, Bertha Hope, Clifford Barbaro, Saul Rubin.

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Rebecca Freckleton is a highly experienced, fun loving and professional vocalist with a solo repertoire covering the best jazz, soul, RnB and pop music from over the decades. As one of the leading female vocalists on the London scene at the moment, Rebecca has considerable experience at the highest levels of performance, regularly appearing live and recording with some of the industry’s most vibrant entertainers. In addition to being one of the leading ladies in the International touring musical – ‘The Magic of Motown’, Rebecca has also toured, recorded and performed with some of the music industry’s major artists, including The Gorillaz, Kindness, Josephine, The Noisettes, Paloma Faith, Macy Gray and Dionne Bromfield to name but a few. Recent corporate appearances have included high profile events in Hong Kong for the Hong Kong Football Club and numerous international venues and five star hotels around the world. Rebecca is a highly sought after vocalist who can energize an audience and deliver spine tingling performances every time. Funkgurus are proud to offer Rebecca for VIP events and exclusive residencies either as a solo performer or with a band.

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Award winning duo Trovatori are tenor and soprano Darren and Caroline Clarke, modern-day troubadours who provide their own accompaniment on classical guitars. They share a passion for singing, travelling and discovery, exploring the musical world for some of the best songs from centuries past to the present day, including opera, operetta, art and traditional songs, folk and ballads. Trovatori's talents take them all over the world. In the UK they appear in concert halls, theatres and churches, music festivals, corporate and private events and at sea for numerous cruise companies including Holland America and Saga. They both continue to pursue their individual operatic careers alongside the duo. Born in Lancashire, Darren studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and has sung in opera houses and theatres all around the world. Caroline, from North London, studied composition at Durham University before embarking on a singing career. Trovatori will enchant you with songs from all over the world, from all over time!

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Kane Matthews is a stylish & experienced singer, actor and songwriter from London. Kane recently finished touring the UK & Ireland with the hit Broadway and West End musical ‘Motown the Musical’ where Kane played the role of Smokey Robinson. The tour visited all major UK theatre venues over a 16-month period. In 2013 Kane was asked to take part in the Wembley Arena & Brighton Centre production of “Love Beyond the Musical’. Kane was a featured soloist and ensemble member. In 2015 Kane became the lead singer for the UK Gospel Group KT Worship and was a featured vocalist on their last 3 album releases. Kane trained in Musical Theatre at Associated Studio’s London and obtained a diploma In Musical Theatre in 2018 and later in 2018 Kane signed on as a lead singer for the Soul Motown Group ‘Soul Supreme’.He has has featured in various TV shows including Sunday Morning Live, Top of the Pops, Blue Peter and the BBC One show ‘Making Your Mind Up’. Additionally his work has been featured on acclaimed Spotify playlists and TV stations around the world. Kane also performs as a singer and songwriter under the name Matt Kane and is available through Funkgurus as a solo Guest artist and with his superb band for corporate events and exclusive residency contracts.

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