Soul band for your wedding or party? Welcome to BackBeat Village -
a top London based band bringing you the finest funk and soul around!

Formed in 2002, BackBeat Village is now one of the country's most reputable function bands. The band members are exclusively young London-based professionals, most of whom were trained at top music colleges such as the Royal Academy and the Guildhall.

The band is available in any size from 5 - 10 musicians to suit every venue, budget, and personal preference!

Our repertoire consists of popular funk, soul and disco classics from the last four decades, and we are also able to offer other styles of music to suit your individual tastes and requirements.

We have our own high-quality 2000W P.A. and lighting rig, available in various quantities to suit each venue. Details of the gear we use can be found on the 'Equipment' page.

"We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the band for helping to make our day a fantastic one. Firstly for playing some great music, but especially for learning, and absolutely nailing the Ray Lamontagne song. I wish you and the rest of the guys all the best and thank you again for an amazing moment we'll never forget." (Hannah & Jason - February 13th 2010, Whitehall Hotel, Broxted)

"Just wanted to say thank you so much for Sunday, you were all fantastic and we had so many comments on how great you were! Have a great Christmas!" (Jane - December 20th 2009, The Fennes, Bocking)

"Thank you so very much for playing at our wedding. The music was brilliant and you got everyone up dancing and partying." (Amy & Jamie - August 22nd 2009, The Blazing Donkey, Hay Hill, Kent)

"Tom & I wanted to express our appreciation for the music played at our wedding at Priory Hall on 18th October. You were absolutely fantastic and really made our party go with a swing. Many of our guests have commented on the exellent performance." (Suzie & Tom - October 18th 2008, Priory Hall, Suffolk)

"Thank you for helping to make our day really special!" (Carrie & Sam - September 15th 2007, The Fennes, Bocking)

"We just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at our wedding. We thoroughly enjoyed the music, and know our guests did too (even if a few of them misbehaved a little!!) Thank you so much for making our special day very memorable and enjoyable - I certainly will recommend you to anyone needing a band" (Ellen & Oliver - September 1, 2007)

"Many thanks for your superb performance at our wedding on the 10th August. You helped to make our special day even more perfect. " (Rachel & Dean Cooper - August 10, 2007)

"Just wanted to say thank you - the music was exceptional and you put on a great performance. All of our guests thought you were fantastic and said great things about the band." (Greg - August 5, 2007)

"We really enjoyed the band and had so many compliments from our guests on how great you were. Many guests asked how we managed to get hold of you and as a result we hope you receive even more work in the future. Thank you for being extremely entertaining and professional." (Alison & Colin - May 5, 2007)

"I just wanted to email and thank you for a fantastic performance. Everyone has commented on what a great band you are and asked where I found you. Thanks very much for being so professional." (Nicola - January 20, 2007)

"Gemma and I wanted to say how superb we thought you and the rest of BackBeat Village were. All we received from our guests were compliments of the highest order and rightly too as the music and delivery was excellent. It's testament to how good it was that I couldn't actually get my new wife off the dance floor!" (Edward & Gemma - December 29, 2006)

"Paul and I wanted to thank you so much for providing the most professional, funky, entertaining, tight set we have ever experienced! You truly are an amazing band. Every single guest enjoyed your set and most importantly we enjoyed every minute of it! We'll be sure to recommend you to our friends." (Paul & Kate - November 4, 2006)

"We just wanted to thank you and the band so much for playing at our wedding a few weeks ago. Everyone, young and old, commented on how brilliant you were and we certainly had a great time on the dance floor. "Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" will never be forgotten! Could you please pass on our thanks to the rest of the band." (Andy & Amanda - October 28, 2006)

"Just a short letter to thank you and BackBeat Village for a very professional and enjoyable performance at my daughter's wedding. You enhanced the whole day and all our guests were highly complimentary, with many queries as to where you came from. We will certainly recommend the band to all our friends and wish you well for the future." (Mr. P. Ford - October 21, 2006)

"Just a quick note to say a big thank-you for putting on such a great set for us at our wedding on 2nd Sept. We've had so many comments about how great the band were. It was such a professional set up and both the singers were excellent. I think it summed up when everyone was cheering and shouting for another encore at the end. Thanks again, we had a fantastic day." (Rob & Philippa - September 2, 2006)

"We just wanted to write to you and express our immense gratitude to both you and your band for playing so professionally and helping to make our wedding day so special. We've received so many compliments about your band and everyone had so much fun. We were very impressed with all your preparatory work, and the play list went down particularly well too. Gayle and I have been on cloud nine since the 19th August and we are constantly saying that we would not change a thing - the whole day went so well. Again, we are so grateful to your band for all the hard work you put in, helping to make our wedding a truly spectacular day and one we will always remember." (Sam & Gayle - August 19, 2006)

"We just wanted to thank you so much for performing at your wedding. We had so many people saying how excellent you were and we had the best time." (Joel & Vic – September 25, 2004)

"Many, many thanks for helping to make our wedding on the Cutty Sark such an enjoyable and memorable day. So many of our guests have made compliments about the band – we all had a great time. Many thanks!" (Abbey & Graham – September 18, 2004)

"Just to say many thanks for the music at our recent wedding reception. We were glad to have booked BackBeat Village, and have received numerous positive comments. The rest of our wedding was amazing, and having such a great band made the day complete. We’ll definitely recommend the band to anyone looking for such entertainment." (Gavin & Catherine – September 4, 2004)

"Just wanted to write to you to say a big thanks for your performance at the wedding. It truly was outstanding! We've had many comments from guests saying how fantastic the band was and a few have asked for your contact details as they are planning future weddings. The dance floor was permanently jam-packed, and a number of our friends didn't even leave the dance floor! It was without a doubt, the best live music we have ever heard at any wedding/party." (Antony & Cara – August 7, 2004)

"Just a little note to say a huge thanks for playing at our wedding on 25th June. All the guys of BackBeat Village are excellent musicians and Jess has the most amazing voice. I’ve had lots of comments from our guests, all good, and having you play really made the evening. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a band, who like us didn’t want a typical cheesy wedding band!!" (Denise & Macer – June 25, 2004)

"The band were fantastic - thanks." (Lucia – October 4, 2003)

"Many thanks to you all for your performance at our wedding, by a long shot the best music I have heard at a wedding." (Alistair – July 12, 2003)