The Groove Generators

Wedding & Party Band

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Rock
Pop
Soul
Funk
Colchester, UK
£850 - £2,000
Booked 19 times on FixTheMusic ⚡
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About The Groove Generators – professional Wedding & Party band based in Colchester, UK

We are The Groove Generators; a professional four piece wedding and function band based in Essex.

We pride ourselves on delivering an energetic and unforgettable show with every performance.

We're listed on FixTheMusic's 16 Best Wedding Bands in Essex 🏆

We play 100+ shows a year, including weddings, birthday parties and corporate events throughout the country.

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With a repertoire of over 150 songs, we have something for everyone and are guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed all night!

We have rock/pop/soul/funk covered with the likes of The Killers, Queen, Bruno Mars, Foo Fighters, Ed Sheeran and Stevie Wonder!

With a professional standard PA system and lighting, The Groove Generators deliver the ultimate live band experience that your guests will be talking about for years to come!

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13 Verified Reviews

"I genuinely will never get over how amazing The Groove Generators were when I booked them to play at my best friends hen!! They were the highlight of our weekend; so talented, friendly and fun. Not even the torrential rain could put us off - what was meant to be a garden party turned into a conservatory party but these guys were so flexible and accommodating. They even let the bride feel like a rockstar and got her up to do a solo. Myself and all the hens will be talking about this for years to come. I can’t thank you all enough. Already thinking about what event I can plan next just so I can book you!!"

Beth Kendall, 11 July 2025, party in Colchester, UK
Verified booking Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Our Annual End of Season BBQ is the highlight of our year, this year we went on the hunt for a band to play in the afternoon. After being contacted by The Groove Generators, we quickly agreed on them performing and I'm delighted to say not only were they incredibly responsive on their communications they were absolutely phenomenal performers. Having only listened to their FB performances etc l was apprehensive as to whether they would hit the mark with our members, I needn't worry! Their brief was "keep them on the feet and get them singing along". They read the crowd perfectly, played great songs and most importantly they sounded excellent! Thank you guys for a great afternoon of music. Feedback from everyone was brilliant and we can't wait to invite you back next year! Thanks again."

Kelly Piper, 10 May 2025, event in Colchester, UK
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"The Groove Generators certainly made the party! I had a 50th party planned for a year and was let down by the original band booked only a few months before. Someone recommended the Groove Generators and when I contacted them, they were quick to respond, SO helpful and managed to go to the trouble of re arranging something to accommodate me. I was so grateful. Stu kept in regular contact with me, really putting my mind at ease. On the day, they were fabulous! The song list was spot on and their set up worked really well at the location. The energy was great and the band interacted with the guests well too. Thank you all for a great evening that everyone has commented on. I would highly recommend."

Wendy Ingleby, 1 May 2025, party in London, UK
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"Absolutely amazing! They attended our village event on Friday night. They arrived on time, set up quickly and were ready to play on time. The whole band was incredible - the guitar, the bass and the drums and got everyone up dancing. Kiele is an amazing singer and the evening was a roaring success. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Groove Generators. Thank you guys for a terrific evening."

Jill Goodwin, 13 September 2024, festival in Essex, UK
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"We booked The Groove Generators for our wedding reception & so pleased we did. The band were totally amazing & their set list was perfect. The dance floor was full and they created a great atmosphere. Would totally recommend booking them."

Nikki & Terry Griffiths, 17 August 2024, party in Hitchin, UK
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"The Groove Generators played at our wedding last weekend - and what a night that was! The band really got the party started with tonnes of energy, and played hit after hit! We can't thank them enough for learning our first dance. Stu was great to liaise with, with brilliant communication from start to finish."

Ryan & May Rowley, 3 August 2024, wedding in London, UK
Verified booking Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Thanks to The Groove Generators for making my 50th & my daughters 18th a very memorable party. Great music/songs - lovely to be able to choose a play list too. Lots of our friends also commented on how fab they were too! Would have no hesitation in booking them for any future events. The Groove Generators you were brilliant!"

Jo & Freya Hudson, 31 May 2024, party in London, UK
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"The Groove Generators are a superb band. Excellent musicians with a professional manner. They got to know us as a couple so that our wedding reception would have a personal touch and they tailored their sets to suit how we wanted our party to go. I cannot recommend them highly enough!"

Keeley & Richard Redfern, 4 May 2024, wedding in Canterbury, UK
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"A Massive Thank You to the amazing Groove Generators who entertained us all at my 60th Unbirthday Party on Saturday. So friendly, fun and a mixture of songs to suit all ages. Everyone commented on how brilliant you were and you truly made it a night to remember. Can't recommend The Groove Generators enough. Thank you so much."

Tina Hollis, 20 April 2024, party in Dover, UK
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"Absolutely amazing band, booked them last night for a joint wedding anniversary/birthday party they tailored the set to what we like, friendly professional amazing musicianship with a massive catalogue of songs from all genres and the new singer is next level."

Jane Whittaker, 15 February 2024, party in Colchester, UK
Verified booking Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"We finally got to celebrate our Big Birthdays recently after two postponements and it was well worth the wait! Thanks to The Groove Generators for a great night-they certainly lived up to their name with a great range of songs and floor fillers. We got so many compliments from friends that enjoyed the band and we would certainly recommend them."

Fleur & Nick Simmonds, 24 January 2024, party in Brighton, UK
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"So impressed with The Groove Generators. Contacted Stu in May to book for my birthday party in December. Luckily they were able to accommodate especially with the run up to Christmas. Nothing was too much trouble booking was so easy. Arrived at my birthday venue and they were all set up ready to get everyone on the floor and that’s where everyone stayed all night on the dance floor. Great assortment of music. Didn’t want them to stop. Would recommend The Groove Generators for any celebration.. Thanks all for making my birthday memorable."

Ann Rawlins, 2 December 2023, party in Margate, UK
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"When we booked our wedding with you in 2012 you were amazing-fast forward 7 years and you certainly topped it with Matt's 40th!! The happiest of memories have been created by you guys on both occasions , we simply cannot recommend you enough!! Matt loved the cover of baby d and it made his night. I’ve had so many comments from guests about how great and friendly you all are. The booking process, set up times, set list etc were all straightforward and was guided through with ease. I have been and will be recommending you to friends and family as you really are the band that has it all!!! Looking forward to next time all the best."

Matt & Laura Craddock, 19 September 2019, party in Colchester, UK
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Set List

1960s

Day Tripper - The Beatles
December 1963 (Oh What A Night) - The Four Seasons
Do You Love Me? - The Contours
Get Ready - The Temptations
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Jump In The Line - Harry Belafonte
Jumping Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Sweet Soul Music – Arthur Conley
Twist And Shout - The Beatles
Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
You Really Got Me – The Kinks

1970s

Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Good Times - Chic
Le Freak - Chic
Mr Blue Sky - ELO
My Sharona - The Knack
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Rosanna - Toto
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
The Boys Are Back In Town – Thin Lizzy
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing

1980s

A Little Respect – Erasure (Wheetus)
All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Baggy Trousers - Madness
Call Me Al – Paul Simon
Careless Whisper – Seether/George Michael
Come on Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Dancing In The Dark – Bruce Springsteen
Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie
Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins
Don’t You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds
Don’t You Want Me? - The Human League
Easy Lover - Phil Collins (Ft Phil Bailey)
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love - Blues Brothers
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears
Foot Loose - Kenny Loggins
Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
Gold - Spandau Ballet
Happy Hour - The House Martins
I Can Make You Feel Good - Shalamar
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
I’m Still Standing - Elton John
It’s My Life - Talk Talk (No Doubt)
Loco In Acapulco – Four Tops
Love Shack - The B-52’s
Maniac - Michael Sembello
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
Rio - Duran Duran
Run To You - Bryan Adams
She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
Sweet Child O’Mine - Guns'n'Roses
Summer Of 69 - Brian Adams
Take On Me - Aha
The Boys Of Summer - Don Henley
The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - Wham
Walk This Way - Aerosmith
Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles
We Built This City - Starship
You Give Love A Bad Name - Bon Jovi
You're The Voice - John Farnham

1990s

All That She Wants - Ace Of Base
Basket Case - Green Day
Boom! Shake The Room - The Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy
Jeff Disco 2000 – Pulp
Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) Backstreet Boys
Hard To Handle - Black Crowes
Hush - Kula Shaker (Deep Purple)
Livin’ La Vida Loca - Rikki Martin
Parklife – Blur
Place Your Hands - Reef
She’s Electric - Oasis
Show Me Love - Rosin S
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
The One And Only - Chesney Hawkes
Word Up - Gun
You Get What You Give - The New Radicals
Zombie - The Cranberries

2000s

All The Small Things – Blink 182
Beat It - Fallout Boy (Michael Jackson)
Can’t Stop - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Dakota - The Stereophonics
Everyday I Love You Less And Less - Kaiser Chiefs
Harder To Breathe - Maroon 5
I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor - Arctic Monkeys
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Love Machine - Girls Aloud
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Naive - The Kooks
Numb - Linkin Park
Plug In Baby - Muse
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Sex On Fire - The Kings Of Leon
Smooth – Santana (Feat. Rob Thomas)
Smooth Criminal - Alien Ant Farm
Sugar, We’re Going Down - Fall Out Boy
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Time Is Running Out – Muse
Times Like These - Foo Fighters
Valerie - Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse

2010s+

Adventures Of A Lifetime - Coldplay
Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift
As It Was - Harry Styles
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
Can’t Feel My Face - The Weeknd
Counting Stars – One Republic
Don’t Start Now - Dua Lipa
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Havana – Camila Cabello
Human - Rag 'n' Bone Man
Juice - Lizzo
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Move Your Feet – Junior Senior
Radio Active – Imagine Dragons
Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Sing - Ed Sheeran
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson (Feat. Bruno Mars)

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FAQs

What are your normal set lengths?- We typically offer 2 x 60 minute sets or 3 x 40 minute or (2 x 65 minute sets or 3 x 45 minute sets) sets as standard but we are perform additional sets and extend for an increased fee. We can also offer a hybrid set option. E.g. 2x45 minute acoustic duo (afternoon) and 2 x 60 minute evening band.
Do you have different line-up options?- Yes. We offer a four piece band and acoustic duo as standard but we can expand the line up to feature additional musicians including Saxophone, Trumpet, Keys & Percussion etc. We are female fronted but we can perform male vocals too if requested as all band members can sing.
Do you provide your own sound & lighting equipment? What is it or what's included in the price?- Yes, We provide our own industry standard Yamaha PA system and Chauvet stage and dance floor lighting equipment. All equipment is PAT tested and insured and is suitable for all events from small rooms to large marquees, hall and small fields etc. We can also arrange for additional equipment and engineers for larger events.
Do you provide a laptop playlist / DJ service in between and after your live sets?- Yes, We provide party playlist / DJ service in between and after our live sets. Playlist are included free in all packages. A request DJ service will require and additional fee.
What time do you normally arrive at the venue to set up?- We typically arrive at 6pm for an evening event (6-12) and require a 60 minute window to discretely set up our equipment. We can provide a playlist/DJ service from the time of arrival to departure. We are happy to discuss optional for earlier arrival for events.
How long does it take for you to set up, sound check etc?- We (Standard band) can comfortably set up and soundcheck if required within a 60 minute window. We use digital equipment which means that in most instances we can subtly lie up and tweet and levels whilst performing.
Can you learn song requests (e.g. a first dance)?- Yes, We often learn song requests for clients. We include a free song in all wedding packages and are happy to discuss and advise song options and quote accordingly.
How much space do you need for your performance area?- We ideally like a space of 3-5m or larger to set up in.
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT-tested equipment?- Yes. All of our equipment is Pat Tested and we have Public Liability Insurance.
Are you comfortable performing outdoors or in unusual settings (e.g. barns, beaches)?- Yes, We regularly get to perform in weird and wonderful outside settings. Typically we require a flat dry surface to set up and cover to protect and equipment from the elements.. Plus one mains power outlet and generator. Acoustic duo can be offered with battery powered equipment.

Audio samples

Built this city - The Groove Generators
Footloose - The Groove Generators
Juice - The Groove Generators
Shut up and Dance - The Groove Generators
Take on Me - The Groove Generators
Uptown Funk - The Groove Generators
Valerie - The Groove Generators
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