We are Groove Manuva, a modern pop, rock, funk, and indie wedding & party band for hire comprising of some of the best musicians in the north of England.
We play at all sorts of amazing events - corporate events, weddings, and parties year-round. Our events are normally in locations such as Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Liverpool, and Harrogate.
We can't wait to start working together!
Groove Manuva is available for weddings and events in any configuration from a duo up to an 7-piece band. We have two main options:
This is our Core Band option. Drums, bass, guitar, and vocals form the main 4-piece unit capable of reproducing all the songs you need for your event. The band steps things up with samplers and effects to accurately reproduce almost any song. The 4-piece band can be expanded to 5 with the addition of our amazing saxophonist. Expect a wider repertoire and fuller sound with an added sprinkle of funk.
This is our duo option based around our DJ/guitarist/percussionist and female vocalist. Don't be fooled by the lineup, this is a BIG option and can cover all the bases from soulful acoustic tunes to high-energy dance floor anthems. We can add sax to the lineup to make the ultimate trio!
Experience the dynamic combination of DJ and percussion, creating the perfect modern vibe for any occasion.
Enquire Now!Loads of guests commented on how good the band were and said they haven’t danced at a wedding so much! Thanks Mitch and the band for providing great music and entertainment at our wedding 🙌🏼 5 star, would recommend ☺️
Laura Faulkner | Wedding, 2025
We booked Groove Manuva to play covers at our corporate party and they completely exceeded our expectations. From start to finish they were professional, friendly, and really easy to work with. The music was brilliant — everyone was up and talking, dancing, and just enjoying themselves.
Fine Time | Corporate Event, 2025
One of the biggest draw cards to these guys was we wanted a band who had good engagement with the guests. They honestly didn’t disappoint. We had guests playing the drums, singer dancing with us, guitarists raving!! We just had the best time.
Ben Fawthrop | Wedding, 2025
We recently booked the DJ who also plays live percussion, and it was a fantastic addition to our venue. The mix of live energy with the DJ set created a brilliant atmosphere and had guests on their feet all night. Professional, easy to work with, and a real crowd-pleaser — we’d be happy to recommend and book again.
The Warren, Abersoch | Corporate Event 2025
Groove Manuva has several other music options that can be booked for any event. Either alongside an evening booking for the band or as a standalone package.
If you're looking for an acoustic wedding singer, our wedding duo might be just what you need! The most popular lineup is female vocals with acoustic guitar, playing popular songs in a laid-back acoustic style.
The acoustic wedding duo is perfect for your afternoon wedding reception, drinks reception, during a meal, or as a standalone act.
More about the acoustic duoGroove Pod is our amazing touchscreen photo pod that's perfect for entertaining your guests. Guests can choose props, select the layout of the photo they want, and then receive the pictures to their phone via text or email! Add the photo pod as part of any band booking.
More about the photo pod
Our professional DJ service will bring the party to your event. Along with a custom playlist for your event, which can be discussed ahead of time, guests can make requests from our extensive collection of music. The DJ service is available to book on its own, as part of a band booking, and with either the percussion or sax add-on.
More about the DJ service
Optional full manned DJ service where your guests can request songs on the night. Just ask us about this when booking!
Enquire Now* This is a pre-prepared playlist service
We are busy bees, and we try to write about the events we perform at on our blog. We also try to write useful articles for people who are getting married or thinking about booking a band for an event.
July 17, 2025What an incredible day celebrating Sam and Lee’s wedding at the beautiful Rylands Farmhouse & Events! The afternoon began with our acoustic duo setting the perfect laid-back vibe – acoustic guitar and vocals performing chilled favourites while guests relaxed in the sunshine. As the evening rolled in, things stepped up a gear with our DJ, …
Continue reading A Stunning Day at Rylands Farmhouse | Live Acoustic Duo + DJ/Guitar/Percussion + Vocals
June 29, 2025What an incredible day celebrating Russ and Angeline’s wedding at the stunning Woodstock Weddings and Events near York. We began the afternoon with our acoustic wedding duo, creating a relaxed and romantic atmosphere as guests arrived and enjoyed drinks in the sunshine. Later, our 5-piece live wedding band (featuring saxophone) took over for the evening …
Continue reading Live Band, Acoustic Duo & DJ | Woodstock Weddings Celebration York
June 21, 2025What a day! We had the absolute pleasure of performing for Robyn and David’s wedding at the gorgeous Deighton Lodge near York. Our acoustic duo began the celebrations with live music for the ceremony – including a stunning version of “Kissing You” by Des’ree as Robyn walked down the aisle. We stayed on through the …
Continue reading Deighton Lodge Wedding York | Live Acoustic + Evening Band Music
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