Soul Republic

Wedding Band & Function Band

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Derbyshire
£1,511 (avg. price)
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About The Soul Republic – professional soul & pop wedding band based in the UK

Soul Republic are a professional function band made up of outstanding young musicians who want to share their love for the best of classic and modern soul, funk, disco and pop music.

They are in demand to entertain at weddings, corporate events, charity balls, festivals and private parties throughout the UK and internationally, and are known for filling the dance floor from the first song to the last.

Soul Republic are experienced in playing to any size of crowd in any venue, from 10 people to 10,000.

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Founder Michael Jones wanted to bring more to the party than just backing tracks. As a result of this he assembled a band of very natural, passionate musicians.

View our list of the UK's best soul & Motown bands ➡️

Soul Republic have performed across the world at prestigious venues such as the O2 Arena (London), Burj Al Arab (Dubai), Jumeirah Beach Hotel (Dubai), Durer Kert (Budapest), and many more.

The band are now the centrepiece of any event, delivering a combination of classic and modern hits with excellent musicianship and energy.

So if you're looking to hire the finest soul wedding band UK has to offer, get in touch with Soul Republic!

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7 Verified Reviews

"Thank you very much for performing at our wedding yesterday. You were all awesome! We have received so many compliments from our guests about Soul Republic. You made our evening reception perfect. We would not hesitate to book you again and will be recommending you to all our friends and family for any future weddings or party functions."

Darren Wright, 19 April 2024, wedding in Birmingham
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"We just wanted to say that we thought you were wonderful at our wedding - the guests loved the band, the sets were really upbeat and fun. Thank you especially for being so patient with us and checking our preferences - it was great for the day to be so easy in areas like that. A special thanks for accommodating Charlie to sing a song with you - while we missed it (and are gutted about that) apparently it went really well. It was a lovely accommodation for which we are grateful. Overall it was just a brilliant experience and we wanted to wish you the very best of luck for the future."

Johan & Siobhan Zucker, 9 August 2023, wedding in Manchester
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"I just wanted to email you to say a HUGE thank you to Soul Republic for being amazing at our wedding. Music often makes or breaks a wedding I think (if people don't dance it's all a bit boring!) and you totally smashed it! So many people have said how great the band were and we have said exactly the same ourselves. In fact, I don't think I spoke to many people at my wedding because we were too busy dancing. The music got people of all ages dancing, even Jim's dad who we have never ever seen dancing. We were a little surprised that it was Daniel Beddingfield that got him on the dance floor!"

Katie Callaghan, 8 May 2023, wedding in London
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"We are biased but you were the BEST band we've ever seen! You kept the dance floor full during all your sets and all our guests were asking how we managed to find such a great band! Thank you so much for making our wedding do a night to remember."

Sadie Jonas, 10 January 2023, wedding in Nottinghamshire
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"Thank you so much for making our wedding reception absolutely amazing! We got so many compliments about you guys and we couldn't be happier! We'd book you again in a heartbeat!"

Samantha Ellen Priest, 27 August 2022, wedding in Nottingham
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"This band were one of the best things that could have happened to our wedding. They were incredible. They bought life and soul to the evening and everyone wanted the music to last forever. A special thank you for the additional Bob Marley track, that moment was a highlight for both of us and we just cannot say enough good things about you. Everyone at our wedding would book this band and we have had endless compliments about them. They covered a variety of music but reactors to the crowd brilliantly. You will not regret booking this band! Last thing to say is...'one more song....'. Love, the new Mr and Mrs Campbell xx"

Suzy & James Campbell, 17 October 2021, wedding in London
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"Absolutely amazing I had guests approaching me all night to ask where I found them. Friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with. I'd recommend them very highly. Worth every penny."

Gemma Fletcher, 11 September 2021, wedding in Derbyshire
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Set List

Modern Hits

Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake

Love Yourself (remix) - Craig David

Sing - Ed Sheeran

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake

Waves - Mr Probs

Rude - Magic

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

Forget You - Cee Lo Green

Blurred Lines - Robin Thick

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Senorita - Justin Timberlake

Rather Be - Clean Bandit

Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc

Ho Hey - Lumineers

Counting Stars - One Republic

Rude - Magic

Sorry - Justin Bieber

Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5

Ignition Remix - R Kelly

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Cheerleader - OMI

90s Covers

Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai

7 days - Craig David

Red Alert - Basement Jaxx

I gotta get through this - Daniel Bedingfield

Rewind - Craig David

This is how we do it - Montell Jordon

U know what's up - Donnel Jones

I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing – Aerosmith

Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai

Seven Nation Army - White Stripes

80s Covers

1000 Kisses (Never Too Much) - Luther Vandross

A Night To Remember - Shalamar

All Night Long - Lionel Ritchie

Beat It – Micheal Jackson

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Can You Feel It – Jackson 5

Celebration – Kool and The Gang

Get Here - Oleta Adams

Play that funky music - Wild Cherry

Don't Stop 'til you get enough - Michael Jackson

70s Covers

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5

Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield

Rock Wit You - Micheal Jackson

Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder

September - Earth, Wind & Fire

Let's Groove - Earth Wind & Fire

One Love - Bob Marley

60s Covers

Everybody Needs Somebody - Blues Brothers

Soul Man - Blues Brothers

Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles

Hard to Handle - Otis Redding

Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

My Girl - The Temptations

Sitting On The Dock of The Bay - Otis Redding

I Feel Good - James Brown

Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes

Acoustic Covers

Domino - Jessie J

Chasing Pavements – Adele

Diamonds – Rihanna

Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing – Stevie Wonder

Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross

Empire State Of Mind – Alicia Keys

Feeling Good – Nina Simone

Get Here – Oleta Adams

Halo – Beyonce

Hello – Lionel Richie

Heaven – Emeli Sande

Hero – Mariah Carey

How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees

If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys

I Say A Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin

Irreplaceable – Beyonce

Just Like A Star – Corinne Bailey Rae

Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers

Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye

Let It Be – The Beatles

Lovely Day – Bill Withers

No One – Alicia Keys

Ordinary People – John Legend

Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae

Rule The World – Take That

Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye

Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding

Skyfall – Adele

Someone Like You – Adele

Sweet Love – Anita Baker

The A Team – Ed Sheeran

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FAQs

How far do you travel?We travel the UK and EU, but venues over 150 miles from Derbyshire may require overnight accommodation. This will be included if appropriate and presented to you in an all-inclusive quote.
Do Soul Republic have any specific requirements?Yes, adequate power supply situated in and around where the band are to perform. It is also customary to provide the band with food, drinks, changing facilities and parking.
How long do Soul Republic play?Usually we play 3 x 40-minute sets. However, the set times can be tailored to your request or schedule.
How long do the band need to set up?Approximately, the band will need up to 30 minutes to setup and sound check. Please ensure that when planning your event you allow enough time for this as a decent setup is vital to the band, providing you with the best entertainment possible. Rushed sound checks can sometimes lead to a poor sound.
Can we pick our own set list?Preferences of songs you would like us to play are welcomed, for example for the first dance. However, we advise against arranging our set list due the specific nature in which we put together our performances. We have discovered that not every request works well in a live situation but some can work great.
What happens if one the band members are sick?Although the members of our band are professional full-time musicians, we work with a good selection of quality musicians across the country. We have well-rehearsed, ‘deps’ or understudies who are ready to stand in at the last minute should an emergency occur, and we can guarantee that the standard of the band will not be affected should this occur.
What equipment do you provide?Soul Republic consist of Drums, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Keyboard + Backing Vocals, and Lead Singer. As a band, we come equipped with all of our own instruments, microphones and amplification to suit up to 150 guests. Should you wish to use a microphone one will be provided for you. Our lighting setup, although simple, provides an authentic atmosphere without the old fashion look of disco. Our lighting includes 4 x Multi LED par cans, Spinning Colour Ball, Reflective Balls and Smoke Machine.
When will you arrive?We endeavour to arrive at a minimum of two hours before the performance is due to start in order to set up the equipment.
What do you wear for your performances?We dress appropriately for events, either in stylish suits or black-tie. If clients have a preference for our attire, we will do our best to accommodate your requests.
Do you have public liability insurance?We have £10 million PLI (Public Liability Insurance) cover. This certificate can be shown/sent to the venue on request. All of our equipment is regularly tested to conform to safety regulations and we have PAT (Portable Appliance Test) certificates that can be provided.

Audio samples

September (live) - Earth, Wind & Fire
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Happy - Pharrell Williams
I Need A Dollar (live) - Aloe Blacc
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
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