The GCC The Funky Function Band

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The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Swindon, Wiltshire. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Evening Entertainment 5 piece
All PA, lighting, sound engineer and insurances supplied.
2 x 45 minute sets: £1330
2 x 60 minute sets: £1630
Evening Entertainment 8 piece (horn section)
2 x 45 minute sets: £2320
2 x 60 minute sets: £2670
DJ Service: £188
First Dance song can also be performed, if required for additional: £188
Afternoon Entertainment
Acoustic Set: £550
Set up and play 1 x 90 minute, live and unplugged acoustic set incorporating vocals and keys
For larger venues with over 500 people capacity, please let us know
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About / Biography

Originating from the Cotswolds, UK. This fresh collection of established musicians will funk up weddings, parties and corporate events all over the country.

With our very own sound engineer and professional equipment and lighting, we have everything you need from intimate gatherings to huge celebrations. From an acoustic duo to a 5 or 8 piece band, incorporating horns, we know how to bring your party to life

Best known for their ability to blend song after song into booty shaking medleys, we promise to keep you on the dancefloor from start to finish with funk, pop and disco classics.

Throughout the course of their musical union, the members have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Great reviews and feedback, performing at a variety of venues with regular clients, WH Smith and Bosch.

This talented covers Funk Band continually expand their repertoire, providing a show from 70s classic disco to 80s pop and 90s dance anthems to the best of the 00's.

Available for any event or special function.

Reviews (9)

There are currently 9 user ratings for The GCC

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Swindon, Wiltshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Bruno Mars - Treasure

Lizzo - About Damn Time

Luther Vandross - Never Too Much

Stevie Wonder - Superstition

Dua Lipa - Levitating

Justin Timberlake - Can’t Stop The Feeling

Chic - Good Times

The Sugarhill Gang - Rapper’s Delight

Jamiroquai - Love Foolosophy

M People - Moving On Up

The Trammps - Disco Inferno

Kenny Loggins - Footloose

Katrina and the Waves - Walking On Sunshine

Bruno Mars - Locked Out of Heaven

Beyonce - Crazy in Love

Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

Dont Call me Baby - Maddison Avenue

Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder

Royals - Brother Strut

Disco Yes - Tom Misch

Super Douper Love - Joss Stone

Here come the Girls - Trombone Shorty

Wake me up before you go go - Wham

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Shine - Take That

Lost In Music - Sister Sledge

We are Family - Sister Sledge

If this aint love - Sophie Ellis Bexter

Rio - Duran Duran

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Chaka Khan - Ain’t Nobody

Estelle - American Boy

Rose Royce - Car Wash

Taylor Swift - Shake it Off

Megan Trainor - All About That Bass

Salt N’ Pepa - Push It

Toni Basil - Hey Mickey

The B-52’s - Love Shack

Outkast - Hey Ya

Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music

Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It

Reef - Place Your Hands

Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk

James Brown - I Feel Good

Sing it Back - Maloko

Freed from Desire - Gala

Lolas Theme - The Shapeshifters

Just Wont Do - Tim Delux

Acceptable in the 80's - Calvin Harris

Lionel Richie - Dancing On The Ceiling

90S Dance Medley

80s Dance Medley

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

- electrical supply or generator power
- dressing room/change area
- food & drink if on site for longer than 4 hours
At least 7 x 7 meters


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, high specification, self contained PA and lighting rig for all our performances as well as our own, onboard sound engineer


What information do you require about a venue?

Size, space, how many guests along with access to the venue for unloading our kit


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes! We are able to provide music from aSpotify playlist before, between sets and provide a DJ service for when the live performance finishes.


How do we ensure a perfect sound at every performance?

Our keyboard player is a qualified sound engineer who sets up our sound each time depending on the venue, we are not a band that simply turn up and play. We consider the acoustics of each venue to ensure clarity, bass, pitch and a level of sound that is perfect for the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

In September 2023 we performed at the Birmingham NEC for an annual awards ceremony. This corporate client is one we regularly perform for and we're thrilled to be selected. We worked alongside a full AV team and played to over 500 people


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We are influenced by so many artists, we love disco, 90s dance anthems and funk. We love Chic! Chaka Khan and James Brown through to Reef, Bruno Mars, Wild Cherry, Gala, Taylor Swift and Luther Vandross. Our performance reflects so many funk, dance, disco and pop classics. We enjoy creating clever medleys for a continuous entertainment experience for our clients


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

The GCC have been together for over 4 years. We are all talented music's and include a head of music, guitar and drum tutors and between us we have over 40 years experience in the industry.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love a Wedding and have had some wonderful moments, private parties are fun, we love corporate events when people really let thier hair down. All events ars enjoyable and we find it's our clients enjoyment that make it even more special.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Arrival: 2 hours before the performance starts, our standard arrival is 5.30pm for set up and finish by 12pm to take down, 1am if using our DJ add on service


Are you happy to perform outside?

We are happy to play outside but we ask for shade and cover to protect our equipment as well as a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn a specific song, first dance songs are popular and we add this as standard. Our clients are welcome to pick from an extensive set list or let us choose the music for them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous clients describe us as high energy, fun and a band who play songs that ensure the dance floor is filled! One client asked us to "stop playing such great tunes, I need to go to the bathroom " she couldn't stop dancing!

Recent Clients

The GCC has performed for these clients:

WH Smith (various events and locations)

Bosche Rexroth

De Vere Cotswold Water Park

Ellenborough Park Hotel - Cheltenham

South Cerney Duck Race Weekend

Private Wedding Clients

Private birthday party celebrations

Venues

The GCC has performed at these venues:

NEC Birmingham

The Devere Hotel, Cotswold Water Park

The Cricklade Hotel & Spa

Barnsley House Hotel

The Cricklade Club

Ellenborough Park Hotel- Cheltenham

Lechlade Festival

Glastonbury - not main stage!

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