Certified Soul

Certified Soul

  • Base Location:

    London
  • Guide Price:

    £3,810 + Travel
Guide Price includes Band + DJ Music

Get lost in some seriously solid gold soul, with the smooth, sing-along sound of Certified Soul - a world class function outfit playing hit songs from across the generations.

Style

This vibrant and glamorous party act is ready to fill your big night with some of the biggest soul and R&B tunes from across the decades. They’re a truly world class function act fit for the biggest events and stages.

Standard Package

  • Professional party band with an awesome live show!
  • 2 x 60 minute live sets
  • Brilliant repertoire of guaranteed dance floor fillers
  • Your choice of first dance or special request performed
  • Personalised pre-mixed ‘DJ’ service - before, between and after the band’s live sets, so your whole night of entertainment is covered with music that you want to hear
  • Professional PA, stage lighting & sound engineer
  • PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance (required by venue)
  • Dedicated booking manager on hand throughout the booking and planning process

Optional Extras

  • 60 minute live lounge-style set (choice of duo or trio) - perfect for your drinks reception.
  • Band member to DJ live before and after live sets
Thank you for playing at our wedding! All of our friends were blown away by how good you were. You really made the party happen in the evening and certainly made it a night to remember.

Video

Audio

Repertoire

24 K Magic – Bruno Mars
Ain’t No Mountain – Marvin Gaye
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – Mcfadden & Whitehead
Aint Nobody – Chaka Khan
Always And Forever – Luther Vandross
Best Of My Love – Emotions
Body Groove – Architechs
Can You Feel It – Jackson 5
Candy – Cameo
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Everybody Dance – Chic
Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
Finally – Cece Peniston
Flowers – Sweet Female Attitude
Forget Me Nots – Patrice Rushen
Get Lucky – Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell
Got To Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
Greatest Dancer – Sister Sledge
Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder
Hold My Hand – Jess Glynn
Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
I Feel Good – James Brown
I Love Your Smile - Shanice
I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince
I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
I Want You Back – Jackson 5
I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross
I'm Every Woman - Chaka Khan
Kiss - Prince
Ladies Night – Kool & The Gang
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - Indeep
Le Freak – Chic Good Times – Chic
Let's Stay Together – Al Green
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Love Never Felt So Good – Michael Jackson/JT
Love On Top – Beyonce
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Money – Barrett Strong
More Than A Woman - Tavares
Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield
Moves Like Jaggar – Maroon 5
Moving Too Fast – Romina Johnson
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Next To Me – Emeli Sande
No Diggity – Blackstreet
Outstanding – Gap Band
PYT – Michael Jackson
Relight My Fire - Dan Hartman
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Rhythm Of The Night – Corona
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Say A Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
Senorita – Justin Timberlake
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Shake Your Body – Michael Jackson
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Single Ladies – Beyonce
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Skate – Silk Sonic
Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Thinking Of You – Sister Sledge
This Could Be - Natalie Cole
Upside Down – Diana Ross
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
Use Me – Bill Withers
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Waiting All Night – Rudimental
Walking On Sunshine – Katrina And The Waves
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Whatta Man – En Vogue
You Can Call Me Al – Paul Simon
You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oats
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

testimonials

  • Star
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“Just wanted to email to say thank you to Certified Soul for the amazing performance! They sounded fantastic and our guests absolutely loved them! David came to meet us beforehand and was very accommodating & friendly.”

Lizzie - Wedding, London
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“Just wanted to thank you SO much for everything you guys did last week. The band were EPIC and everyone had such a great time. So many guests commentated on how great the band were, and you did exactly what we were after and got everyone on their feet! I hope you all enjoyed it too! You guys were a pleasure to deal with and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you! I've already had some of our guests ask for your details so fingers crossed I'll be seeing you guys again!”

Grace - Christmas Party, London
  • Star
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“Communication in the run-up to the big day was responsive, friendly and prompt and left us with confidence that all would go smoothly. As for the band, they were incredible. We've had so many guests say they didn't expect to see such a talented and high-quality function band. All the musicians stood out on their own but when combined created the perfect party band that kept the dance floor full all night long. To top that off, every band member was super friendly and genuinely seemed happy to be there. We've already recommended Certified Soul to friends and family and will be sure to book them again in the future. Thanks again to the team/band for helping to make our wedding day so special!”

Sam - Wedding, London
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“The band were absolutely fantastic and ensured everything went without a hitch and were so attentive and accommodating. We have had excellent feedback from all those who attended who all said how great the band were, they kept everybody dancing until the early hours.”

Sarah - Christmas Party, London
  • Star
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“The band exceeded our expectations in every way! They really made our wedding turn into the party we wanted it to be, got everyone dancing and created the perfect atmosphere. The whole team were very professional throughout the organisation process and made sure we had nothing to worry about.”

Chris & Hazel - Wedding, London
  • Star
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“Thank you for playing at our wedding! All of our friends were blown away by how good you were. You really made the party happen in the evening and certainly made it a night to remember.”

Ben & Alice - Wedding, London

Key Info

Certified Soul | Live Soul & Motown Band Hire, London
Based:
London
Guide Price:
£3,810
Genre:
Line-Up:
  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Keys
  • Female Vocals
  • Male Vocals
Additional musicians:
  • Trumpet
  • Sax
Lead Vocals:
  • Male & Female

FAQ

I really want to have a great party with everyone on the dance floor - are you the right band for that?

Absolutely! We have been performing at weddings and events for several years and have an infectious live show that guarantees a packed dance floor and a party that you and your guests will remember for years to come! Our repertoire features the biggest classic and current chart hits, so there's certainly something for everyone.

Do you take requests?

We are happy to perform one special request for you - for weddings this is usually the first dance. You can also let us know your top 10 preferences from the repertoire and we can work these into our set list if given 6 weeks’ notice. You can also send up to 40 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.

How long do you take to set-up?

90 minutes. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, we often arrive to set-up while the room is turned around - we can have background music playing within around 30 minutes of load in.

What time do you play?

At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight.

How long do you play for?

We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets in the evening and also provide a pre-mixed disco (tailored to your tastes) before and after live sets, so your whole night of entertainment is covered in one booking.

Can you provide music for our drinks reception?

Yes - we can perform a 1 x 60 minute lounge set as an add-on, which is perfect for during drinks or dinner. The line-up for this add-on is flexible and can offer a duo or trio to suit your event.

What is the difference between the ‘pre-mixed DJ service’ that comes with the standard package and the 'band member to DJ live' which is an optional extra?

The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 40 songs in advance for this) through the PA before and after their live sets. We do this at most events and it works great - the volume of the music would be the same as if you had a DJ.

If you upgrade to the live DJ service, you can still send over preferences in advance, but you will also have a band member selecting and mixing tracks live on the night, as well as taking requests. The DJ will be happy to make important announcements but they will not talk constantly over or between tracks (that's just not our style!). We also think it's important to say that the DJ won't have a separate DJ booth - they will set up in an appropriate space (ideally to the side of the stage) and the PA/lighting will be the same as what is being used by the band.

Do you have your own PA and lighting?

Yes – all included in the price and we also travel with a professional sound engineer. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.

What is the website guide price based on?

The published guide price range covers our 6 to 8-piece line-up options performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Wallington, South London. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hours 30 mins drive home, we charge a bit extra so we can book accommodation. For an accurate quote please contact us with your event date and venue details.

Our venue has a noise limiter, can you work with that?

Yes, we regularly work at venues with noise limiters. We are happy to contact the venue in advance of the event to make sure we have all the required information to enable us to plan accordingly.

Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?

Yes.

Will you perform our first dance?

Yes, as long as we have two weeks' notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.

How much space do you require?

We have played in some pretty small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 3m x 5m.

How much power do you require?

4 x 13-amp sockets is fine for our system.

Do I need to provide food/drinks?

The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members and sound engineer or a £20 pp rider buyout.

Can we see you play live before booking?

As a professional function band our bookings tend to be weddings and private events that unfortunately we are unable to invite guests to. Our videos are a very accurate insight into our look and sound, and we'd also encourage you to check out our testimonials page to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the band. We do have some residency dates with smaller line ups in London that you are welcome to attend - please keep an eye on our social media pages for more details, or make an enquiry through Tailored Entertainment.

Video

Audio

Repertoire

24 K Magic – Bruno Mars
Ain’t No Mountain – Marvin Gaye
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – Mcfadden & Whitehead
Aint Nobody – Chaka Khan
Always And Forever – Luther Vandross
Best Of My Love – Emotions
Body Groove – Architechs
Can You Feel It – Jackson 5
Candy – Cameo
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Everybody Dance – Chic
Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
Finally – Cece Peniston
Flowers – Sweet Female Attitude
Forget Me Nots – Patrice Rushen
Get Lucky – Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell
Got To Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
Greatest Dancer – Sister Sledge
Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder
Hold My Hand – Jess Glynn
Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
I Feel Good – James Brown
I Love Your Smile - Shanice
I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince
I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
I Want You Back – Jackson 5
I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross
I'm Every Woman - Chaka Khan
Kiss - Prince
Ladies Night – Kool & The Gang
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - Indeep
Le Freak – Chic Good Times – Chic
Let's Stay Together – Al Green
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Love Never Felt So Good – Michael Jackson/JT
Love On Top – Beyonce
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Money – Barrett Strong
More Than A Woman - Tavares
Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield
Moves Like Jaggar – Maroon 5
Moving Too Fast – Romina Johnson
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Next To Me – Emeli Sande
No Diggity – Blackstreet
Outstanding – Gap Band
PYT – Michael Jackson
Relight My Fire - Dan Hartman
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Rhythm Of The Night – Corona
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Say A Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
Senorita – Justin Timberlake
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Shake Your Body – Michael Jackson
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Single Ladies – Beyonce
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Skate – Silk Sonic
Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Thinking Of You – Sister Sledge
This Could Be - Natalie Cole
Upside Down – Diana Ross
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
Use Me – Bill Withers
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Waiting All Night – Rudimental
Walking On Sunshine – Katrina And The Waves
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Whatta Man – En Vogue
You Can Call Me Al – Paul Simon
You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oats
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

testimonials

  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Just wanted to email to say thank you to Certified Soul for the amazing performance! They sounded fantastic and our guests absolutely loved them! David came to meet us beforehand and was very accommodating & friendly.”

Lizzie - Wedding, London
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Just wanted to thank you SO much for everything you guys did last week. The band were EPIC and everyone had such a great time. So many guests commentated on how great the band were, and you did exactly what we were after and got everyone on their feet! I hope you all enjoyed it too! You guys were a pleasure to deal with and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you! I've already had some of our guests ask for your details so fingers crossed I'll be seeing you guys again!”

Grace - Christmas Party, London
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Communication in the run-up to the big day was responsive, friendly and prompt and left us with confidence that all would go smoothly. As for the band, they were incredible. We've had so many guests say they didn't expect to see such a talented and high-quality function band. All the musicians stood out on their own but when combined created the perfect party band that kept the dance floor full all night long. To top that off, every band member was super friendly and genuinely seemed happy to be there. We've already recommended Certified Soul to friends and family and will be sure to book them again in the future. Thanks again to the team/band for helping to make our wedding day so special!”

Sam - Wedding, London
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“The band were absolutely fantastic and ensured everything went without a hitch and were so attentive and accommodating. We have had excellent feedback from all those who attended who all said how great the band were, they kept everybody dancing until the early hours.”

Sarah - Christmas Party, London
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“The band exceeded our expectations in every way! They really made our wedding turn into the party we wanted it to be, got everyone dancing and created the perfect atmosphere. The whole team were very professional throughout the organisation process and made sure we had nothing to worry about.”

Chris & Hazel - Wedding, London
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star
  • Star

“Thank you for playing at our wedding! All of our friends were blown away by how good you were. You really made the party happen in the evening and certainly made it a night to remember.”

Ben & Alice - Wedding, London

Key Info

Certified Soul | Live Soul & Motown Band Hire, London
Based:
London
Guide Price:
£3,810
Genre:
Line-Up:
  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Keys
  • Female Vocals
  • Male Vocals
Additional musicians:
  • Trumpet
  • Sax
Lead Vocals:
  • Male & Female

FAQ

I really want to have a great party with everyone on the dance floor - are you the right band for that?

Absolutely! We have been performing at weddings and events for several years and have an infectious live show that guarantees a packed dance floor and a party that you and your guests will remember for years to come! Our repertoire features the biggest classic and current chart hits, so there's certainly something for everyone.

Do you take requests?

We are happy to perform one special request for you - for weddings this is usually the first dance. You can also let us know your top 10 preferences from the repertoire and we can work these into our set list if given 6 weeks’ notice. You can also send up to 40 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.

How long do you take to set-up?

90 minutes. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, we often arrive to set-up while the room is turned around - we can have background music playing within around 30 minutes of load in.

What time do you play?

At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight.

How long do you play for?

We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets in the evening and also provide a pre-mixed disco (tailored to your tastes) before and after live sets, so your whole night of entertainment is covered in one booking.

Can you provide music for our drinks reception?

Yes - we can perform a 1 x 60 minute lounge set as an add-on, which is perfect for during drinks or dinner. The line-up for this add-on is flexible and can offer a duo or trio to suit your event.

What is the difference between the ‘pre-mixed DJ service’ that comes with the standard package and the 'band member to DJ live' which is an optional extra?

The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 40 songs in advance for this) through the PA before and after their live sets. We do this at most events and it works great - the volume of the music would be the same as if you had a DJ.

If you upgrade to the live DJ service, you can still send over preferences in advance, but you will also have a band member selecting and mixing tracks live on the night, as well as taking requests. The DJ will be happy to make important announcements but they will not talk constantly over or between tracks (that's just not our style!). We also think it's important to say that the DJ won't have a separate DJ booth - they will set up in an appropriate space (ideally to the side of the stage) and the PA/lighting will be the same as what is being used by the band.

Do you have your own PA and lighting?

Yes – all included in the price and we also travel with a professional sound engineer. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.

What is the website guide price based on?

The published guide price range covers our 6 to 8-piece line-up options performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Wallington, South London. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hours 30 mins drive home, we charge a bit extra so we can book accommodation. For an accurate quote please contact us with your event date and venue details.

Our venue has a noise limiter, can you work with that?

Yes, we regularly work at venues with noise limiters. We are happy to contact the venue in advance of the event to make sure we have all the required information to enable us to plan accordingly.

Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?

Yes.

Will you perform our first dance?

Yes, as long as we have two weeks' notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.

How much space do you require?

We have played in some pretty small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 3m x 5m.

How much power do you require?

4 x 13-amp sockets is fine for our system.

Do I need to provide food/drinks?

The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members and sound engineer or a £20 pp rider buyout.

Can we see you play live before booking?

As a professional function band our bookings tend to be weddings and private events that unfortunately we are unable to invite guests to. Our videos are a very accurate insight into our look and sound, and we'd also encourage you to check out our testimonials page to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the band. We do have some residency dates with smaller line ups in London that you are welcome to attend - please keep an eye on our social media pages for more details, or make an enquiry through Tailored Entertainment.

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