Mercy
Our version of Duffy’s soul-pop favourite.
Turn it up
Hear us live.
Soul, funk, pop, ska and dance-floor classics—played live, shaped to the room and delivered with serious energy.
Hear Groove 101
A few examples of our sound. We shape every set around the gig, the crowd and the occasion.
Do Your Thing
Live at The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells.
Something more relaxed
A gentler side of our sound.
Live music for every occasion.
Whatever you’re celebrating, we’ll shape the music around your event.
For weddings and private events
Your music, taken care of.
We tailor our packages around your celebration, with live sets and timings agreed to suit your plans. We work directly with your venue so you can enjoy the occasion.
- Tailored live music packages
- Playlist music between sets
- First dance by arrangement
- Setlist shaped to the occasion
- Venue coordination
- Professional PA & insurance
Kind words, great nights
What our clients say.
Real feedback from private clients, public events and organisations we have performed for.
“I would just like to say a huge thank you for playing at my wedding. You were absolutely amazing and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better! Thank you for helping make our special day so memorable and getting the party started.”Abby · Wedding party
“I cannot thank you all enough for such a brilliant night. You were all that I hoped for and more, and all of my guests thought the same.”50th birthday · The Grey Lady
“Groove 101 played for us and were superb. A great mix of numbers and a very good singer.”Party in Culverdon Park · Royal Tunbridge Wells
“Their performances have supported community spirit and inclusion through arts and entertainment.”Royal Borough of Greenwich · Civic Awards 2024
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1 / 4Songs people know. Grooves they feel.
A set built to keep the room moving.
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Download our band information (PDF)The music we play
From soul and funk classics to pop, ska and reggae favourites, we shape each set around the gig, the crowd and the atmosphere.
01Funk & soul classics
02Modern pop & dance
03Ska & reggae favourites
04Smooth dinner & drinks sets
Meet Groove 101
Meet the musicians behind the sound.
Soulful vocals, a live horn section and a rhythm section that keeps everyone dancing.
Ms Kyia
Vocals
Lauren
Vocals
Lily
Vocals
Russell
Sax & keys
Paul
Trumpet
Mark
Trombone & violin
John
Bass
Steve
Guitar & percussion
Dave
Drums
Our line-up varies with the gig, including the number of vocalists. We’ll confirm the musicians for your event when you book.
Groove 101 has performed at weddings, private parties, pub gigs, festivals and civic events across London and the South East since 2013.
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Booking the band.
Tell us about the date
Share the basics below. We’ll check availability and reply with a tailored quote.
Secure your booking
Once the date and quote are right, we confirm the booking and key details.
Shape the occasion
Tell us about your guests, favourite music and timings. We’ll plan the sets around your evening and keep the music flowing on the night.
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
Our Bronze, Silver and Gold packages are £999, £1,899 and £2,499, with optional add-ons. Use the form below to check your date and confirm the details. Because you book us direct, there are no agency fees.
Yes. We offer tailored packages, with the number and length of live sets agreed around your event. Tell us about your plans and we’ll confirm the line-up, timings and what’s included in your quote.
We curate a mix of soul, funk and feel-good favourites to suit your occasion, reading the room to keep the dance floor moving. If you have a special song in mind, let us know when you enquire and we’ll discuss what’s possible.
We’d love to discuss your first-dance song. Let us know when you enquire so we have time to arrange and rehearse it. If a song isn’t suited to our live line-up, we’ll agree an alternative with you, such as playing the original recording through our PA.
We usually need around 90 minutes to set up, a stage area of approximately 5 × 3 metres and access to at least two standard 13A power sockets.
Yes. We regularly travel for events across the South East and can discuss dates further afield. Include your venue or town in the enquiry form and we’ll confirm travel arrangements.
Check availability
Tell us about your event.
One quick form, no obligation. We’ll confirm whether your date is available and send a quote shaped around your plans.