Location:
LeedsGuide Price:
£1,985Looking to bring some seriously authentic soul to your big celebration? Accept no substitutes. Soul Unit are exactly what you're looking for.
Stylish and contemporary with a timeless Motown twist. A genuine soul band with the sound to match the look.
“Soul Unit were fantastic! What a brilliant singer and talented band. They were so kind and accommodating on the day too. All the guests had a fantastic time and we had so many wonderful comments. Thank you Soul Unit!”
Katherine & Javal - Wedding, Wood Lane, South Yorkshire“We had a fantastic experience with the agency and act. Soul Unit were super friendly, professional and most importantly an amazing band! They were exactly what we wanted yet exceeded our expectations with the sheer quality of performance. We had lots of great feedback from out guests, who really enjoyed the performance and selection of songs. It really made our wedding extra special, especially with the option to have our first dance performed by the band. Our wedding meal overran, meaning the band started slightly later than planned, but they were happy to accommodate this which was a big help. Worth every single penny of the fee - huge huge thanks to Soul Unit for making our wedding seriously funky!! We're also really happy with the communication from Tailored in booking and pre-event, so thanks to staff for professional and clear emails answering our queries.”
Alex - Wedding, The Wellbeing Farm, Manchester“Absolutely thrilled with Soul Unit's performance at our wedding - we couldn't have asked for a better band to play for us and our guests.
I would also like to highlight the fact that they went above and beyond when our venue's sound system went down and we couldn't switch back after what was meant to be the band's last set. They kept the party going with their sound system until we could figure out another plan which they were under no obligation to do! Thank you so so much for this, and such a great party!!!”
“We loved the band - they were everything and more that we could have asked for on our wedding day. We love music and I think the way you can tell if your having a good time with a good band is if your dance floor has people on it all night... Soul Unit ticked that box, our guests were up there singing along to all the tunes. Thank you so much.”
Joe & Gemma - Wedding, Hornington Manor, Yorkshire“We couldn't be happier with the performance. They were all so unbelievably talented and it made our wedding evening a real night to remember. Thank you so much for all of your help.”
Arran - Wedding, The Joiners Arms, Harrogate“We had an amazing wedding day on 24th July 2021. We were blown away by Soul Unit’s sets and amazing performances. They sounded brilliant live and were even able to play our first dance for us. All of our guests commented on how good they were and were so impressed with how they played, they managed to keep the dance floor full throughout their sets. One guest even asked for their details for any future events. The band were extremely professional and polite throughout the night and were happy to chat to our (slightly merry) guests when approached. Thank you for such a fabulous evening.”
Liz & Luke - Wedding, Barmbyfield Barns, York“Soul Unit were fantastic last night. They performed incredible sets and made the end of the evening really special.”
John - Wedding, The Old Palace, Chester“Dear Soul Unit, Thank you so much for being a part of our special day and wow! What an evening it was. You were just fabulous and we had so many wonderful comments, the guests were raving about you! Thank you for your professionalism and funk!! What a talented band.”
Lucy & Jack - Wedding , Lyde Court, Hereford“The band were amazing and the dance floor was full the whole night.”
Christina Cooper - 60th birthday party - The Manor Golf Club“5/5 - A great band”
Mostyn & Kelly - Wedding, Rise Hall, East Riding of Yorkshire“Thankyou to the group who gave a very good performance at our daughters wedding. They were punctual, got along with their setting up and gave a lovely performance. We have had some very nice feedback about them from our guests.”
Rosemary & Chander Parkash - Wedding, Whinstone View Bistro, Middlesbrough“Hi Phoebe,The band were amazing, we were so happy with how everything went. The song during the ceremony really added to make it really special and we got so many compliments on the band in general. They got on with setting up/packing down etc with no fuss and delivered an amazing show.”
Natalie De Luca - Wedding, Hargate Hall“5/5 Positive feedback from all attendees with the band and their performance”
Leeds City College - Corporate Event, Leeds“5/5 Where do we start!? The band were far and away the best thing about our wedding reception. So many guests complimented them. They set just the right tone throughout the night, kept people dancing, and didn't mind having a bit of fun with us (letting the groom join in with an inflatable guitar...). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Soul Unit to anyone and would definitely book them for any future events. Thank you so much for making our day perfect!”
Laura Moorhouse - Wedding, Leigh Sports Village, Leigh“The band were brilliant, we were very pleased! All of the guests loved them... in short they were awesome! Please send a massive thanks to all of them- we will also have some photos to share with them when they come through from the photographer.”
Hannah Lee - Wedding, Royal Air Force Station, Aylesbury“Great show. Easy to organise. A great part of the event. Thanks!”
Chris Foley - Wedding, Goldsborough Hall“Soul Unit were fantastic! We loved the band and the music they played. A number of guests commented on how good the lead singer was and all of our guests enjoyed the music - the dance floor was full all night! The band arrived promptly, set up quickly without interrupting and were ready to play as soon as we were ready. They were laid back and professional, the music was exactly what we wanted - a soulful Motown sound with a mix of some classics and modern tracks. The booking process was simple and efficient and we are so glad we chose Soul Unit to play at our wedding and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them! Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to the band.”
Sarah & Nick - Wedding, East Keswick Village Hall“Hi Nick,Just a quick thank you to you and the band for Saturday, they were great and everyone had a really good time so thank you for your help organising them. We’ll be in touch for next year.”
Beth - Corporate Event, Great Tythe Barn, Tetbury
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.
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, as well as send up to 30 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.
60 - 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.
At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight.
We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minutes) 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.
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 range from a solo instrumentalist to a full 8-piece band.
The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 30 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.
Yes – all included in the price. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.
The published guide price is based on our 5-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Leeds. 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.
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.
Yes.
Yes, as long as we have three weeks' notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.
We have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 2.5m x 5m.
2 x 13-amp sockets are fine for our system.
The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members or a £15 pp rider buyout.
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.
1999 - Prince
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
All The Way Round - Marvin Gaye
And The Beat Goes On - The Whispers
Beat It - Michael Jackson
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Can’t Hide Love - Earth Wind And Fire
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
Distant Lover - Marvin Gaye
Footsteps In The Dark - The Isley Brothers
Getaway - Earth Wind And Fire
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
He’s The Greatest Dancer - Sister Sledge
I Can’t Help It - Michael Jackson
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
If You Want Me To Stay - Sly & The Family Stone
Inner City Blues - Marvin Gaye
I’m Glad You’re Mine - Al Green
Kiss - Prince
Le Freak - Chic
Let’s Groove - Earth Wind And Fire
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
Lucky Fellow - Leroy Hutson
Mothership Connection - Parliament
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
My Girl – Temptations
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Nights Over Egypt - The Jones Girls
Off The Wall - Michael Jackson
One Nation Under A Groove - Funkadelic
Papa Was A Rolling Stone - The Temptations
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
September - Earth Wind And Fire
Shining Star - Earth Wind And Fire
Signed, Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Summer Breeze - The Isley Brothers
Superman Lover - Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Tell Me Something Good - Chaka Khan
That’s The Way Of The World - Earth Wind And Fire
Unfunky UFO - Parliament
Use Me - Bill Withers
What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye
A Long Walk - Jill Scott
A.D. 2000 - Erykah Badu
American Boy - Estelle
Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder) - Maxwell
Bag Lady - Erykah Badu
Begging - Madcon
Brown Sugar - D’angelo
Crazy - Cee Lo Green
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Feel Like Makin’ Love - D’angelo
Finally - Cece Peniston
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Golden - Jill Scott
Gone Baby Don’t Be Long - Erykah Badu
Happy - Pharrell Williams
It’s All Over Your Body - Jose James
Jumpin' Jumpin' - Destiny’s Child
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Lady - D’angelo
Mr Magic - Amy Winehouse
On And On - Erykah Badu
Ordinary People - John Legend
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Really Love - D’angelo
Send It On - D’angelo
Señorita - Justin Timberlake
Spanish Joint - D’angelo
Sugah Daddy - D’angelo
The Urban Theme - Maxwell
Tightrope - Jonella Mone
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
“Soul Unit were fantastic! What a brilliant singer and talented band. They were so kind and accommodating on the day too. All the guests had a fantastic time and we had so many wonderful comments. Thank you Soul Unit!”
Katherine & Javal - Wedding, Wood Lane, South Yorkshire“We had a fantastic experience with the agency and act. Soul Unit were super friendly, professional and most importantly an amazing band! They were exactly what we wanted yet exceeded our expectations with the sheer quality of performance. We had lots of great feedback from out guests, who really enjoyed the performance and selection of songs. It really made our wedding extra special, especially with the option to have our first dance performed by the band. Our wedding meal overran, meaning the band started slightly later than planned, but they were happy to accommodate this which was a big help. Worth every single penny of the fee - huge huge thanks to Soul Unit for making our wedding seriously funky!! We're also really happy with the communication from Tailored in booking and pre-event, so thanks to staff for professional and clear emails answering our queries.”
Alex - Wedding, The Wellbeing Farm, Manchester“Absolutely thrilled with Soul Unit's performance at our wedding - we couldn't have asked for a better band to play for us and our guests.
I would also like to highlight the fact that they went above and beyond when our venue's sound system went down and we couldn't switch back after what was meant to be the band's last set. They kept the party going with their sound system until we could figure out another plan which they were under no obligation to do! Thank you so so much for this, and such a great party!!!”
“We loved the band - they were everything and more that we could have asked for on our wedding day. We love music and I think the way you can tell if your having a good time with a good band is if your dance floor has people on it all night... Soul Unit ticked that box, our guests were up there singing along to all the tunes. Thank you so much.”
Joe & Gemma - Wedding, Hornington Manor, Yorkshire“We couldn't be happier with the performance. They were all so unbelievably talented and it made our wedding evening a real night to remember. Thank you so much for all of your help.”
Arran - Wedding, The Joiners Arms, Harrogate“We had an amazing wedding day on 24th July 2021. We were blown away by Soul Unit’s sets and amazing performances. They sounded brilliant live and were even able to play our first dance for us. All of our guests commented on how good they were and were so impressed with how they played, they managed to keep the dance floor full throughout their sets. One guest even asked for their details for any future events. The band were extremely professional and polite throughout the night and were happy to chat to our (slightly merry) guests when approached. Thank you for such a fabulous evening.”
Liz & Luke - Wedding, Barmbyfield Barns, York“Soul Unit were fantastic last night. They performed incredible sets and made the end of the evening really special.”
John - Wedding, The Old Palace, Chester“Dear Soul Unit, Thank you so much for being a part of our special day and wow! What an evening it was. You were just fabulous and we had so many wonderful comments, the guests were raving about you! Thank you for your professionalism and funk!! What a talented band.”
Lucy & Jack - Wedding , Lyde Court, Hereford“The band were amazing and the dance floor was full the whole night.”
Christina Cooper - 60th birthday party - The Manor Golf Club“5/5 - A great band”
Mostyn & Kelly - Wedding, Rise Hall, East Riding of Yorkshire“Thankyou to the group who gave a very good performance at our daughters wedding. They were punctual, got along with their setting up and gave a lovely performance. We have had some very nice feedback about them from our guests.”
Rosemary & Chander Parkash - Wedding, Whinstone View Bistro, Middlesbrough“Hi Phoebe,The band were amazing, we were so happy with how everything went. The song during the ceremony really added to make it really special and we got so many compliments on the band in general. They got on with setting up/packing down etc with no fuss and delivered an amazing show.”
Natalie De Luca - Wedding, Hargate Hall“5/5 Positive feedback from all attendees with the band and their performance”
Leeds City College - Corporate Event, Leeds“5/5 Where do we start!? The band were far and away the best thing about our wedding reception. So many guests complimented them. They set just the right tone throughout the night, kept people dancing, and didn't mind having a bit of fun with us (letting the groom join in with an inflatable guitar...). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Soul Unit to anyone and would definitely book them for any future events. Thank you so much for making our day perfect!”
Laura Moorhouse - Wedding, Leigh Sports Village, Leigh“The band were brilliant, we were very pleased! All of the guests loved them... in short they were awesome! Please send a massive thanks to all of them- we will also have some photos to share with them when they come through from the photographer.”
Hannah Lee - Wedding, Royal Air Force Station, Aylesbury“Great show. Easy to organise. A great part of the event. Thanks!”
Chris Foley - Wedding, Goldsborough Hall“Soul Unit were fantastic! We loved the band and the music they played. A number of guests commented on how good the lead singer was and all of our guests enjoyed the music - the dance floor was full all night! The band arrived promptly, set up quickly without interrupting and were ready to play as soon as we were ready. They were laid back and professional, the music was exactly what we wanted - a soulful Motown sound with a mix of some classics and modern tracks. The booking process was simple and efficient and we are so glad we chose Soul Unit to play at our wedding and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them! Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to the band.”
Sarah & Nick - Wedding, East Keswick Village Hall“Hi Nick,Just a quick thank you to you and the band for Saturday, they were great and everyone had a really good time so thank you for your help organising them. We’ll be in touch for next year.”
Beth - Corporate Event, Great Tythe Barn, Tetbury
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.
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, as well as send up to 30 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.
60 - 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.
At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight.
We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minutes) 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.
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 range from a solo instrumentalist to a full 8-piece band.
The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 30 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.
Yes – all included in the price. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.
The published guide price is based on our 5-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Leeds. 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.
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.
Yes.
Yes, as long as we have three weeks' notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.
We have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 2.5m x 5m.
2 x 13-amp sockets are fine for our system.
The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members or a £15 pp rider buyout.
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.
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Classics
1999 - Prince
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
All The Way Round - Marvin Gaye
And The Beat Goes On - The Whispers
Beat It - Michael Jackson
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Can’t Hide Love - Earth Wind And Fire
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
Distant Lover - Marvin Gaye
Footsteps In The Dark - The Isley Brothers
Getaway - Earth Wind And Fire
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
He’s The Greatest Dancer - Sister Sledge
I Can’t Help It - Michael Jackson
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
If You Want Me To Stay - Sly & The Family Stone
Inner City Blues - Marvin Gaye
I’m Glad You’re Mine - Al Green
Kiss - Prince
Le Freak - Chic
Let’s Groove - Earth Wind And Fire
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
Lucky Fellow - Leroy Hutson
Mothership Connection - Parliament
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
My Girl – Temptations
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Nights Over Egypt - The Jones Girls
Off The Wall - Michael Jackson
One Nation Under A Groove - Funkadelic
Papa Was A Rolling Stone - The Temptations
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
September - Earth Wind And Fire
Shining Star - Earth Wind And Fire
Signed, Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Summer Breeze - The Isley Brothers
Superman Lover - Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Tell Me Something Good - Chaka Khan
That’s The Way Of The World - Earth Wind And Fire
Unfunky UFO - Parliament
Use Me - Bill Withers
What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye
Modern
A Long Walk - Jill Scott
A.D. 2000 - Erykah Badu
American Boy - Estelle
Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder) - Maxwell
Bag Lady - Erykah Badu
Begging - Madcon
Brown Sugar - D’angelo
Crazy - Cee Lo Green
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Feel Like Makin’ Love - D’angelo
Finally - Cece Peniston
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Golden - Jill Scott
Gone Baby Don’t Be Long - Erykah Badu
Happy - Pharrell Williams
It’s All Over Your Body - Jose James
Jumpin' Jumpin' - Destiny’s Child
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Lady - D’angelo
Mr Magic - Amy Winehouse
On And On - Erykah Badu
Ordinary People - John Legend
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Really Love - D’angelo
Send It On - D’angelo
Señorita - Justin Timberlake
Spanish Joint - D’angelo
Sugah Daddy - D’angelo
The Urban Theme - Maxwell
Tightrope - Jonella Mone
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse