2 x 60 minute sets: |
4-Piece Band: £1929 |
5-Piece Band: £2236 |
6-Piece Band: £2543 |
7-Piece Band: £2850 |
We're a group of experienced musicians who are passionate about delivering top-notch performances and creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Our lead vocalist, Ione, has honed her soulful voice through years of experience, including performances in the West End and collaborations with renowned artists like Sam Smith. Backed by a talented group of musicians with impressive credentials – from music degrees to performances at iconic venues – Motown Memories brings energy and professionalism to every event.
We offer a diverse repertoire of over 350 songs, spanning soul, pop, R&B, and more, allowing you to curate the perfect soundtrack for your special occasion. Our standard line-ups come as a 5, 6, or 7-piece band, ensuring a dynamic and captivating performance.
We understand that flexibility is key, which is why we have a pool of talented musicians ready to step in should any of our core members have prior commitments. This guarantees a seamless and exceptional performance every time, giving you peace of mind throughout the planning process.
Beyond our live sets, we can provide complimentary playlist music to keep the energy flowing between sets and beyond. We also offer reduced rates Sunday to Friday (excluding December) to help you make the most of your budget.
Have any questions? We're always happy to help! Get in touch to discuss your event and discover how Motown Memories can make it truly special.
Based in Central London
SOUL
(Simply) The Best - Tina Turner
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
As - Stevie Wonder
At Last - Etta James
Baby Love - The Supremes
Bad Girls - Donna Summer
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Chain Reaction - Diana Ross
Dancing In The Street - Martha and The Vandellas
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
I Feel For You - Chaka Khan
I Get The Sweetest Feeling - Jackie Wilson
I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Just My Imagination - The Temptations
Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
Knocks me off my Feet - Stevie Wonder
L-O-V-E - Natalie Cole
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Love Hangover - Diana Ross
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight
Moving On Up - M People
My Girl - The Temptations
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Rather Go Blind - Etta James
Reach Out, I'll Be There - Four Tops
Respect - Aretha Franklin
River Deep - Tina Turner
Signed Sealed And Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
Sugar Pie Honeybunch - The Four Tops
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Thing - Chaka Khan
Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
The First Time - Roberta Flack
Thinking Of You - Sister Sledge
Upside Down - Diana Ross
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
What’s Love Got to do With It - Tina Turner
Wish I Didn’t Miss You Anymore - Angie Stone
You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes
You Keep Me Hanging On - The Supremes
You Send Me - Aretha Franklin
You're All I Need To Get By - Marvin Gaye
Your Love Keeps Lifting Me - Jackie Wilson
POP
4, 5 Seconds - Rihanna
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
A-Team - Ed Sheeran
All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor
All Of Me - John Legend
All That She Wants - Ace of Base
Angels - Robbie Williams
Bang Bang - Jessie J ft Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
Black & Gold - Sam Sparro
Black Magic - Little Mix
Blank Space - Taylor Swift
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Breakeven - The Script
Bring It All Back - S Club 7
California Gurls - Katy Perry
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson
Came Here For Love - Sigala ft Ella Eyre
Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd
Chandelier - Sia
Cheap Thrills - Sia
Cold Shoulder - Adele
Count On Me - Bruno Mars
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Diamonds - Rihanna
Do It Like A Dude - Jessie J
Domino - Jessie J
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Don't Stop Movin' - S Club 7
Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna
Firework - Katy Perry
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky - Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams
Get The Party Started - P!nk
Ghost - Ella Henderson
Giant - Calvin Harris & Rag'n'Bone Man
Gotta Get Through This - Daniel Beddingfield
Grenade - Bruno Mars
Halo - Beyonce
Happy - Pharell Williams
Havana (No Rap Version) - Camila Cabello
Heartbreaker - Mariah Carey
Hello - Adele
Hero - Mariah Carey
Higher Love (with Kygo) - Whitney Houston
Human - Rag'n'Bone Man
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
I Want It That Way - Backstreet's Boys
I'm Like A Bird - Nelly Furtado
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
It's not unusual to be loved by one - Tom Jones
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
La La La - Naughty Boy (ft Sam Smith)
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Levitating - Dua Lipa
Livin La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Lush Life - Zara Larsson
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Man! I Feel Like A Woman! - Shania Twain
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Mercy - Duffy
Million Reasons - Lady Gaga
Next To Me - Emeli Sande
One And Only - Adele
Oops!...I Did it Again - Britney Spears
Ordinary People - John Legend
Polker Face - Lady Gaga
Power - Little Mix
Price Tag - Jessie J
Reach - S Club 7
Roar - Katy Perry
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Rule The World - Take That
Runaway Baby - Bruno Mars
Say You Love Me - Jessie Ware
Set Fire To The Rain - Adele
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
Shout - Lulu
Shout Out to My Ex - Little Mix
Single Ladies - Beyoncé
Skyfall - Adele
Someone Like You - Adele
Sorry - Justin Bieber
SOS - Rihanna
Spinning Around - Kylie Minogue
Spotlight - Jennifer Hudson
Stay - Rihanna
Stop - The Spice Girls
Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
Tell Me You Love Me - Demi Lovato
thank u, next - Ariana Grande
That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Treat You Better - Shawn Mendes
Trouble - Taylor Swift
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars
Valerie - Mark Ronson ft Amy Winehouse
Waiting All Night - Ella Eyre
What About Us? - P!nk
When We Were Young - Adele
Work - Rihanna
Work It Out - Beyonce
You Know I'm No Good - Amy Winehouse
You've Got The Love - Florence & The Machine
Your Song - Ellie Goulding
R&B/HIP HOP
1 Thing - Amarie
A Night To Remember - Shalamar
Afro Blue - Erykha Badu
Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey
American Boy - Estelle
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Back To Life - Soul to Soul
Bills Bills Bills - Destiny's Child
Bootylicious - Destiny's Child
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Lauryn Hill
Crazy In Love - Beyoncé
Crazy In Love / Crazy (Live Version) - Beyoncé
Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake
Deja Vu - Beyonce ft Jay Z
Don't Let Go - En Vogue
Don't Mess With My Man - Lucy Pearl
Doo Wop (That Thing) - Lauryn Hill
End Of Time - Beyonce
Ex-Factor - Lauryn Hill
Fallin' - Alicia Keys
Good Love - Mary J Blige
He Wasn't Man Enough - Toni Braxton
How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston
I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc
I Wish I Didn't Miss You Anymore - Angie Stone
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Independent Woman - Destiny's Child
Jumpin' - Destiny's Child
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
Kissing You - Des'ree
Lose My Breath - Destiny's Child
Love On Top - Beyonce
My Love Is Your Love - Whitney Houston
No One - Alicia Keys
No Scrubs - TLC
Penitentiary Philosophy - Erykah Badu
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake
Saving All My Love for You - Whitney Houston
Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary
Survivor - Destiny's Child
That's The Way Love Goes - Janet Jackson
To Zion - Lauryn Hill
Trick Me - Kelis
Umbrella - Rihanna
Waterfalls - TLC
What's My Name - Rihanna
When You Believe - Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Amy Winehouse
You Da One - Rihanna
You Gotta Be - Des'ree
DANCE/ELECTRONIC
Answerphone - Ella Eyre
Be The One - Dua Lipa
Don't Let Me Down - The Chainsmokers feat. Daya
Don't You Worry Child-Swedish House Mafia
Flowers - Sweet Female Attitude
Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) - Spiller feat. Sophie Ellis Bextor
How Deep Is Your Love - Calvin Harris
I'm Outta Love - Anastacia
Just Dance - Lady Gaga
Just Got Paid - Ella Eyre
Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson
On The Floor - J Lo
Only Girl (In The World) - Rihanna
Please Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna
Rather Be - Clean Bandit ft Jess Glynn
Rhythm Is A Dancer - SNAP!
Rockabye - Clean Bandit feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie
Rude Boy - Rihanna
Show Me Love - Robin S
The Edge of Glory - Lady GaGa
This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna
Titanium - David Guetta feat. Sia
Toxic - Britney Spears
We Found Love - Rihanna
When Love Takes Over - Kelly Rowland
Burn - Ellie Goulding
RETRO POP
Believe - Cher
Black Or White - Michael Jackson
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Evergreen - Barbara Streisand
Fame - Irene Cara
Finally - Cece Peniston
Girls Just Wana Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
I Will Always Love You (The Bodyguard) - Whitney Houston
I'll Be There - The Jackson 5
I'm Every Woman - Whitney Houston
If I Could Turn Back Time - Cher
Into The Groove - Madonna
It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls
Kiss - Prince
Like A Virgin - Madonna
Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson
Never Can Say Goodbye - Jackson 5
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) - Michael Jackson
Purple Rain - Prince
Queen Of The Night - Whitney Houston
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) - The Jackson 5
The Tide Is High - Blondie
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina And The Waves
We Don't Need Another Hero - Tina Turner
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton
DISCO/FUNK
ABC - Jackson 5
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
Blame It On The Boogie - The Jacksons
Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Chained To The Rhythm - Katy Perry
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough - Micahel Jackson
Finesse - Bruno Mars
Good Times - Chic
He's The Greatest Dancer - Sister Sledge
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
Knowing Me Knowing You - ABBA
Lady Marmalade - P!nk
Last Dance - Donna Summer
Le Freak - Chic
Lost In Music - Sister Sledge
Mamma Mia - ABBA
Murder On The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bexter
On the Radio - Donna Summer
PYT-Michael Jackson
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Sunny - Boney M
Super Trouper - ABBAR
The Winner Takes It All - ABBA
Wanna Be Startin Something - Micahel Jackson
ROCK
Complicated - Avril Lavigne
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Creep - Radiohead
Don't Speak - No Doubt
Knocking on Heaven's Door - Guns and Roses
Let It Go - James Bay
Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
She Moves in Her Own Way - The Kooks
Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters
FOLK
Fields Of Gold - Eva Cassidy
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons
Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
Songbird - Eva Cassidy
Time After Time - Eva Cassidy
GOSPEL
Amazing Grace - Gospel Standard
God In Me - Mary Mary
Great Is Your Mercy - Donnie McClurkin
Heatwave - Martha and The Vandellas
I Smile - Kirk Franklin
Imagine Me - Kirk Franklin
Joyful Joyful - Sister Act
Oh Happy Day - Sister Act
Where Did Our Love Go? - The Supremes
JAZZ
Autumn Leaves - Jazz Standard
Cheek to Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald
Dream A Little Dream - Ella Fitzgerald
Feeling Good - Nina Simone
Fever - Jazz Standard
Golden - Jill Scott
Puttin On The Ritz - Ella Fitzgerald
Smooth Operator - Sade
Streetlife - Randy Crawford
The Very Thought Of You - Ella Fitzgerald
When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
You might need somebody - Randy Crawford
FESTIVE
All I Want For Xmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Jingle Bell Rock - Brenda Lee
Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle all the Way - Traditional
Last Christmas - Wham
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Traditional
MUSICAL
How Far I'll Go - Moana
Let It Go - Frozen
When You Wish Upon A Star - Disney
REGGAE
Is This Love - Bob Marley
One Love - Bob Marley
Turn Your Lights Down Low - Bob Marley
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
OTHER
I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You - Elvis Presley
• At least 2 x 13 watt amp plugs
• Changing room if possible
• Hot meal for the band
We come fully equipped with our own professional PA system and lighting rig, ready to transform any venue into a concert experience.
Please provide directions to the venue, including specific load-in instructions. Also, please let us know if there's a sound limiter.
We're happy to provide music from Spotify before, after, and between sets, either based on your preferences or our own selection.
We thrive on creating memorable experiences for all kinds of occasions, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. We've been fortunate to play at some incredible venues throughout our career. Some of the most notable include the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley, and Royal Ascot, each offering a unique atmosphere and presenting exciting opportunities to connect with diverse audiences.
Our musical influences are vast, spanning the realms of soul, pop, R&B, and beyond. From iconic figures like Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin to contemporary artists such as Beyoncé and Bruno Mars, we draw inspiration from a wide range of musical styles. Choosing a single favorite artist or song is a near-impossible task! However, "Respect" by Aretha Franklin holds a special place in our hearts for its powerful message and timeless appeal.
Our individual musical journeys are diverse and rich. We've honed our skills through formal training at prestigious institutions like the British Institute of Modern Music, as well as through countless performances in various settings. Ione, our lead vocalist, has even graced the stage of the Royal Albert Hall alongside Sam Smith and appeared on Later with Jools Holland. Our shared passion for live performance brought us together, and we've been creating musical magic ever since.
We love them all! From weddings and private parties to corporate events and festivals, each type of event offers a unique opportunity to connect with people through music. The energy and excitement of a wedding reception are always infectious, while the intimacy of a private party allows for a more personal touch. Ultimately, we strive to create a memorable and engaging experience for everyone, regardless of the occasion.
We'll be on site for a full 7 hours, from 5pm to midnight, ensuring your event has a fantastic soundtrack from start to finish. Ideally, we require 90 minutes for setup and soundcheck, allowing us to create the perfect atmosphere for your guests.
However, we pride ourselves on being flexible and accommodating. If you have any time constraints, we can be ready to go within an hour if a sound engineer is booked as an add on.
Our performance includes two energetic 60-minute live sets usually from around 8pm, guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor. In between sets, we'll keep the party vibe going with carefully curated background music, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Yes as long as the weather is suitable or if there is a back up option or cover for the band and the equipment.
The clients can make suggestions for songs from our repertoire, and we always offer a one 'off the menu' request that the band can learn, either as a first dance or to go in the band set.
Our clients consistently praise our energetic performances, extensive repertoire, and ability to get everyone on the dance floor. Ione's incredible vocals and the band's musical talent frequently receive rave reviews. We're often commended for our professionalism, flexibility, and commitment to creating a fun and unforgettable atmosphere for all.