The Kingpins | Rock & Pop Function Band Manchester

The Kingpins are a sensational, young and energetic 4-piece party band featuring superb female vocals.

The band have a wide repertoire which covers plenty of dancefloor hits, starting with a selection from current charts and ranging back through some of the biggest hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Expect a heady mix of soul, Motown, disco, indie and classic rock and pop.

The band are made up of four extremely talented and experienced musicians. This band of professionals have between them performed at some of biggest festivals and some of the greatest venues in the UK, including The Roundhouse, Rock In the Park, Glastonbury and more.

They’ve also performed at both Manchester City and Manchester United Football Clubs. They’ve played on international tours and performed with famous artists including Paloma Faith, The Script, James Morrison, Craig David and Sandi Thom, and they’ve done lots of radio and TV work too.

You were superb and doubtless have a sparkling future. Many thanks for making the night go so very well. You and your group made all the difference. Stephen, Charity Event, Manchester

The Kingpins are usually booked as a 4-piece band but for larger events can add a keyboard player and also a full brass section. In addition, they offer lower-key musical options in the afternoon before the main band set. Lead singer Maria can perform a laid back solo jazz and blues set, or a duo with the band’s guitarist.

For the duo sets, the pair can perform with a variety of different instruments including acoustic guitar, electric guitar and percussion instruments for a varied and lively performance, or they can keep things simple and acoustic. Finally, for further evening entertainment, the band can add a professional DJ service with additional lighting. (For smaller or afternoon events, Maria is also bookable separately as a solo singer.)

Popular for weddings and private parties, The Kingpins are also an excellent choice for corporate events. Previous clients include The Roundhouse, The Trafford Centre, the BBC, the Sunday Times, Rock FM, Hilton Hotels, Manchester Evening News, Manchester United, Manchester City, the Lowry Theatre, the Lowry Hotel, Armarni and Fiat Europe.

Performance info

Line-up	Female lead vocals; guitar; bass/vocals; drums
Performance duration	2 x 60 minute or 3 x 40 minute sets
Interval music	Yes (included in price)
Lighting	Yes (included in price)

Booking options

Add keyboards Add £305	Piano and synths for a bigger sound
Add saxophone Add £305	For solos and an authentic soul and R&B sound
Jazz or pop background music Add £340 for 1 x 60 minute set	Dinner music by the band's vocalist, ideal for drinks receptions or meals
Acoustic background music Add £515 for 1 x 60 minute set	Live lounge style sets by the band's acoustic duo
DJ service Add £250	Upbeat, mainstream pop music from all eras, run from a laptop equipped with virtual DJ software. Requests taken and mic available for announcements
Extra performances Add £125	Extend the band's sets by one hour
Song requests Add £0	The band are happy to learn and perform one request (e.g. first dance), subject to suitability

90s

Beastie Boys – Fight For Your Right To Party
Everybody (Backstreets Back) – Backstreet Boys
Everybody Get Up – 5ive
Freed From Desire – Gala
House Of Pain – Jump Around
Let Me Be Your Fantasy – Baby D
Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It
Only Love Can Set You Free – Ntrance
Place Your Hands – Reef
Relight My Fire – Take That
Return Of The Mac – Mark Morrison
Sclub – Reach
Vibe – R Kelly
Wannabe – Spice Girls
What Is Love – Haddaway
Wonderwall – Oasis

Current chart

24k Magic – Bruno Mars
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Cake By The Ocean – Dnce
Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Dua Lipa – New Rules
Dua Lipa – One Kiss
Get Lucy – Daft Punk
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Havanna – Camila Cabello
How Deep Is Your Love – Calvin Harris/Rihanna
Rather Be – Clean Bandit/Jess Glynne
Rude – Magic
Shape Of You – Ed Shearan
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
Sigala – Came Here For Love
Sing – Ed Shearan
Sorry – Justin Beiber
Symphony – Zara Larsson Clean Bandit
This Girl – Kungs
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
Waiting All Night – Rudimental

Pop

Adele – Rolling In The Deep
American Boy – Estelle
Bruno Mars – Locked Out Of Heaven
Celo Green – Crazy
Emeli Sande – Next To Me
Florence And The Machine – You Got The Love
Jessie J – Price Tag
Katy Perry – California Gurlz
Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger
Neyo – Closer
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Valerie – Amy Winehouse

R & B

Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
Don’t Let Go – En Vogue
Getting Jiggy With It – Will Smith
Hot In Here – Nelly
Ignition – R Kelly
No Diggity – Blackstreet
Return Of The Mac – Mark Morrison
Vibe – R Kelly

Indie & Rock

Bon Jovi – Living On A Prayer
Bryan Adams – Summer Of 69
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire
Kings Of Leon – Use Somebody
Stereophonics – Dakota
The Killers – Mr Brightside

00s

Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Hit Me Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
I Got A Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Lady Gaga – Just Dance
Lady Gaga – Poker Face
Nsync – Bnye Bye Bye

Jewish Music/Simcha

Siman Tov/Mazel Tov
Oseh Shalom
Erev Shoshanim
Moshaic
Hava Nagila

Classics

Candi Statton – Young Hearts
Chaka Chan – Ain’t Nobody
Chic – Le Freak
Chic –Good Times
Earth Wind And Fire – September
Erasure – Little Respect
Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way
Free – Alright Now
Jackie Wilson – Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher
Jackson 5 – Blame It On The Boogie
Luther Vandross – Never Too Much
Madonna – Material World
Marvin Gaye – Heard It Through The Grapevine
Michael Jackson – Beat It
Michael Jackson – Billy Jean
Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough
Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Shania Twain – Man I Feel Like A Woman
Stevie Wonder – I Wish
Stevie Wonder – Signed Sealed Delivered
The Beatles – Twist And Shout
The Kinks – You Really Got Me
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Someone

Ballads & First dance

A Thousand Miles – Christina Perri
All Of Me – John Legend
At Last – Etta James
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams
Feels Like Home – Chantal Kravaziuk
Ho Hey – Lumineers
Stand By Me – Ben E King
The Teptations – My Girl
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Shearan
Wannadies, You And Me Song
When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating
Wings – Birdie
You Make Loving Fun – Fleetwood Mac

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Demo tracks

Book with confidence! After events, we ask our clients what they thought of our acts. We publish what they say here, so you can read genuine, unbiased feedback before booking.

“Such a good night with The Kingpins - even better than the promo! We requested Ain't Nobody and having everyone dancing and singing along to it will be something I remember for a long time! Thank you!”

Nicole, Wedding, Manchester, August 2019

“The floor was packed and they got young and old dancing. The music was fantastic and I had loads of comments from friends and family saying how good they were and where did I find them! They really knew how to get the place rocking and get people dancing, and really got the party going.”

Andy & Jen, Wedding, June 2019

“Thanks for a great night! The guys were amazing! They were super professional and played a unique and entertaining mix of music. They really did rock!”

Sam, Charity Event, Cheshire, June 2019

“The band were absolutely fantastic! All our guests were up dancing and everyone commented on how amazing they were.”

Jonathan, Wedding, North Yorkshire, May 2019

“Your performance last night was absolutely fabulous! Literally everyone has mentioned how great you were. Hopefully we can find an excuse to book you again in the future too!”

Suzanne, Birthday Party, Blackburn, April 2019

“Thank you so much for playing at our wedding! You had everyone up dancing and our guests are still talking about how great you all were. We were so happy with everything you did and you went that extra mile to help make our day even more perfect! Thank you so much!k”

Helen, Wedding, Merseyside, April 2019

“The band were great. They liaised with the venue as we requested, set up all their equipment without any problems on the day and all the guests had a great time!”

Mark, Wedding, Manchester, October 2018

“We received so many compliments on the band and they filled the dance floor! A lot of the guests were very muscial themselves, some even members of other function bands and all were very impressed with the musicianship of the band. We would not hesitate to recommend them for any wedding or party!”

Laurie & Vicky, Wedding, July 2018

“Absolutely brilliant, couldn't have asked for more - it was a superb set with plenty of interaction with the guests. 10/10!”

Paul, Wedding, York, June 2018

“Thanks so much for performing at our event last night. The feedback was amazing and you set the tone of the evening perfectly. We could have kept you on stage all night and everyone would have been more than happy!”

Becky, Charity Event in Manchester, March 2018

“Absolutely sensational - exceeded all our expectations. All of our guests commented on the high quality of this band and they really helped us have a fantastic day. There musically ability is second to none, they were also friendly and professional at all times.”

Julia, Wedding, Cheshire, February 2018

“You were superb and doubtless have a sparkling future. Many thanks for making the night go so very well. You and your group made all the difference.”

Stephen, Charity Event in Manchester, December 2017

“You made our ball a huge success! Friendly, professional and on time and your music was fantastic! Everyone was up out of their seats and dancing throughout the whole evening, even from the very 1st song! We couldn't have asked for better entertainment for the evening if we tried and you appealed to all of our very mixed age range. Definitely recommend!”

Liz, Wedding, Nottingham, July 2017

“What an excellent band! Our guests kept coming up to us all evening, saying how good you are!”

Jan, Wedding, Staffordshire, June 2017

“Amazing, true brilliance, we want them back next year! The Kingpins delivered a cracking performance, all our customers had a great evening and they really liked the range and choices of songs.”

Alex, Corporate Event in Northamptonshire, 2016

“I recently hired The Kingpins for my party and the feedback from all guests was excellent. The selection of songs was spot on and the dance floor was packed!”

Jennifer, Private Party in Manchester, June 2014

“The event was great and you were by far the highlight of our day! The singer has an absolutely fantastic voice and I don't think I've ever seen such a huge crowd before.”

Organisers, Gay Pride in Manchester, 2012