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- Award winning, classic Motown Band
- Power house vocals and outstanding musicianship
- Highly experienced band, having performed on major radio, TV and festivals worldwide
- Flexible line up options from 4 – 10pc band
Get ready to be utterly captivated by the dynamic and exhilarating essence of Motown Showdown! This mesmerizing soul group is renowned for delivering awe-inspiring performances that will have your guests dancing with joy throughout the night. At the core of Motown Showdown lies their charismatic lead vocalist, whose powerful voice imbues each song with vibrant energy. Whether you are a fervent fan of authentic Motown classics or have an affinity for modern pop tunes inspired by this legendary sound, this versatile band covers every musical angle with an ensemble that ranges from a 4-piece group to a full 10-piece orchestra.
Motown Showdown is not merely a band; it’s a contemporary assembly of extraordinarily talented, classically-trained musicians bonded by a profound passion for live performance. Their extensive setlist features timeless hits from legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye, as well as today’s top hits. They excel in turning any occasion into an unforgettable celebration brimming with soul and rhythm. Furthermore, with professional audio and lighting production included, every performance is polished to perfection, ensuring an immersive experience for all attendees.
For couples seeking to add a distinctive and memorable element to their wedding day, Motown Showdown offers a unique service by learning and performing your chosen first dance song, making your special day even more personal. Corporate event planners looking to make a lasting impression on their guests will find the band’s contagious energy and musical prowess to be the perfect entertainment choice. Whether it’s an intimate wedding, a grand corporate event, or a lively music festival, Motown Showdown is fully dedicated to delivering entertainment that will make your event the talk of the town for years to come.
No musical genre is too challenging for this remarkably talented ensemble. Let Motown Showdown collaborate with you to craft the ideal soundtrack for your special occasion, ensuring a unique and personal experience that resonates deeply with you and your guests, leaving an indelible mark on their hearts and minds.
5pc – female vocal, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards
6pc – female vocal, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone
7pc – female vocal, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone, plus extra vocal
8pc – female vocal, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone, plus extra vocal, trumpet
9pc – female vocal, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone, plus extra vocal, trumpet, baritone or trombone
10pc – female vocal, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone, plus 2 x extra vocals, trumpet, baritone or trombone
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye
- I Wish – Stevie Wonder
- Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King
- Dancing In The Street – Martha and the Vendellas
- Heatwave – Martha and the Vendellas
- Nowhere To Run – Martha and the Vendellas
- Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
- You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
- I Want You Back – Jackson 5
- ABC – The Jackson 5
- Who’s Loving You – Jackson 5
- I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
- Jimmy Mack – Martha Reeves
- Baby Love – The Supremes
- Stop In The Name Of Love – The Supremes
- My Guy – Mary Wells
- Rescue Me – Fontella Bass
- Take Another Piece Of My Heart – Dusty Springfield
- Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
- Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
- How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You – Marvin Gaye
- Love Train – The O’Jays
- Midnight Train To Georgia – Gladys Night & The Pips
- Papa Was A Rolling Stone – The Temptations
- Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – The Temptations
- Reach Out (I’ll Be There) – The Four Topps
- Uptight Everything’s Alright – Stevie Wonder
- Get Ready – The Temptations
- Hard To Handle – Otis Redding
- Shake Your Tail Feather – Ray Charles
- I Got A Woman – Ray Charles
- I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
- Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
- Upside Down – Diana Ross
- Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
- Knock On Wood – Eddie Floyd
- Tainted Love – Gloria Jones
- Forget Me Nots – Patrice Rushen
- Hold On I’m Coming – Sam & Dave
- My Girl – The Temptations
- Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
- Respect – Aretha Franklin
- Rocksteady – Aretha Franklin
- Think – Aretha Franklin
- Chain Chain Chain – Aretha Franklin
- It’s the Same Old Song – The Four Tops
- I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) – The Four Tops
- Master Blaster – Stevie Wonder
- For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
- Lean On Me – Bill Withers
- I Feel Good – James Brown
- Get Up Offa That Thing – James Brown
- Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown
- Superstition – Stevie Wonder
- Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
- Proud Mary – Tina Turner
- Nutbush – Tina Turner
- Brickhouse – The Commodores
- A Change Is Gonna Come – Sam Cook
- In The Basement – Etta James
- Something’s Gotta Hold Of Me – Etta James
- What Do I Have To Do To Prove My Love For You – Marva Whitney
- How Long Do I Have To Wait – Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
- Doin’ It To Death – Fred Wesley
1970s – 80s Disco/Funk/Pop
- September – Earth Wind And Fire
- Le Freak – Chic
- Disco Inferno – The Trammps
- A Night To Remember – Shalamar
- Lady Marmalade – Labelle
- To Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
- Don’t Leave Me This Way – Thelma Houston
- Boogie Wonderland – Earth Wind and Fire
- Outstanding – The Gap Band
- Never Can Say Goodbye – Gloria Gaynor
- Never Knew Love Like This Before – Stephanie Mills
- Teardrops – Womack and Womack
- Oh What A Night – Frankie Valli
- The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
- Blame It On The Boogie – Michael Jackson
- Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
- Beat It – Michael Jackson
- Pretty Young Thing (P.Y.T.) – Michael Jackson
- Shake Your Body Down To The Ground – Jackson 5
- Can You Feel It – Jackson 5
- KISS – Prince
- Best of My Love – The Emotions
- All Night Long – Lionel Richie
- Celebration – Kool and The Gang
- Get Down On It – Kool and The Gang
- Into The Groove – Madonna
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cindi Lauper
- Rock With You – Michael Jackson
- 9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
- How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
- I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
- Ain’t Nobody -Chaka Khan
- I’m Every Woman – Chaka Khan
- Walking On Sunshine – Katrina and The Wave
- I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
- Young Hearts – Candi Statton
- I’m So Excited – Pointer Sisters
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
- Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
- Freeway Of Love – Aretha Franklin
- Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
- We Are Family – Sister Sledge
- Faith – George Michael
- Wake Me Up Before You Go Go – George Michael
- Car Wash – Rose Royce
- Call Me Al – Paul Simon
- Maneater – Hall and Oats
90’s early 2000’s
- Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake
- No Diggity – Blackstreet
- Return Of The Mac – Mark Morrison
- Say My Name – Destiny’s Child
- Finally – Ce Ce Peniston
- Fantasy – Black Box
- Fantasy – Mariah Carey
- Sing It Back – Moloko
- American Boy – Estelle
- Emotions – Mariah Carey
- Gotta Get Thru This – Daniel Beddingfield
- Somebody Else’s Guy – Jocelyn Brown
- Love Foolosophy – Jamiroquai
- Cosmic Girl – Jamiroquai
- Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
- Valerie – Amy Winehouse
- Rehab – Amy Winehouse
- You Know I’m No Good – Amy Winehouse
- Back To Black – Amy Winehouse
- Tears Dry On Their Own – Amy Winehouse
- Work It Out – Beyonce
- Crazy In Love – Beyonce
- I Need A Dollar – Aloe Blacc
- Dancing In The Moonlight – Toploader
New Pop
- 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
- Shape Of You – Ed Sheeran
- Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
- Treasure – Bruno Mars
- Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars / Mark Ronson
- Happy – Pharrell
- Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
- Get Lucky – Daft Punk
- Only Girl In The World – Rihanna
- Love On Top – Beyonce
- Single Ladies – Beyonce
- Price Tag – Jessie J
- Rollin’ In The Deep – Adele
- Forget You – Cee Lo
- You Got The Love – Florence & The Machine
- Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Jazz/Chilled
- Lullaby Of Birdland – Sarah Vaughn
- Fly Me To The Moon – Jazz Standard At Last – Etta James
- L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole (in G)
- My Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone
- Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
- I Got You Under My Skin – Frank Sinatra
- Always On My Mind – Elvis Presley
- Moody’s Mood For Love – Amy Winehouse version
- Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
- Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
- Never Too Much – Luther Van Dross
- If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
- Fallin’ – Alicia Keys
- A Woman’s Worth – Alicia Keys
- Latch – Sam Smith
- Stay With Me – Sam Smith
- I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
- Is This Love – Bob Marley
- No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
- Easy – The Commodores
- Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
- Say A Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
- Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
- Summertime – in D (upbeat swing feel)
- Lovely Day – Bill Withers in F
- Black and Gold – Sam Sparro
- Overjoyed – Stevie Wonder
- Love Is A Losing Game – Amy Winehouse
- Stronger Than Me – Amy Winehouse
- Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
- Set Fire To The Rain – Adele
- All Of Me – John Legend
- Someone Like You – Adele
- One And Only – Adele
- Hello – Adele
- Can’t Take My Eyes Off Off You – Frankie Valli
- Bag Lady – Erykah Badu
- Brown Sugar – D’Angelo
- Really Love – D’Angelo
- Ascension – Maxwell
- Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack
- Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
- I Wish I Didn’t Miss You – Angie Stone
- I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
- Run To You – Whitney Houston
- Greatest Love Of All – Whitney Houston
- Listen – Beyonce
- Halo – Beyonce
- Without You – Mariah Carey
- Vision Of Love – Mariah Carey
Folky Set
- Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry
- Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
- 7 Nation Army – White Stripes
- Backstreet’s Back – Backstreet Boys
- Baby one more time – Britney Spears
- Crazy little thing – Queen
- Tribute – Tenacious D
- Hound Dog – Elvis
- Little Lion Man – Mumford & Sons
- Forget you – Cee Lo Green
- Isn’t she lovely – Stevie Wonder
- Wonderwall – Oasis
- Stuck in the Middle – Steelers Wheel
- Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
- Stand by me – Ben E King
- Sitting on the dock of the bay – Otis Redding
- Just the two of us – Bill Withers
- Easy – The Commodores
- 3 little birds – Bob Marley
- Don’t worry be happy – Bobby McFerrin
- Knocking on heaven’s door – Bob Dylan
- Saw her standing there – Beatles
- La Bamba/ Twist and Shout – Beatles
Don’t take our word for it…
A selection of reviews from some of Motown Showdown’s happy customers.
The dance floor was full the WHOLE night as they played banger after banger!
“The best decision you will make for your big day is booking Motown Showdown!!
Words honestly can’t describe the energy, talent and incredible vibes Florelie and her sensational band brought to our wedding party. We went to see Motown Showdown live at another event; and within 5 mins of hearing them play, we instantly went to secure them for our date. The dance floor was full the WHOLE night as they played banger after banger! All our guests have commented on Motown Showdown being the best band they have ever partied to at a wedding – what more could a bride want to hear?! We are now plotting to find another event we can book them again for!
A massive thank you Motown Showdown for making our wedding day end with the biggest bang!”
Truly the best wedding band out there!!
“Thank you to Motown Showdown for making our wedding into the party of the decade! From the moment we were in contact with their lead singer, she was so helpful. And while we knew the band would be great on the night, we were totally blown away by the performance, vocals and atmosphere they created. Truly the best wedding band out there!!”
Absolutely bought the house down.
“Motown Showdown played our wedding this weekend and absolutely bought the house down. Really great group of people!”