The Soul Establishment is the band that started it all! Scotland's premier function band specialising in high energy music for weddings, corporate events and private parties. No matter your event, we can provide a band to fit. Our 9-14 piece band size is perfect for large scale luxurious weddings and events. Our 5-8 piece band is the perfect size band for smaller functions. No event too big or too small, we bring the same professionalism, musicianship and energy, keeping the dance floor full all night.
Based in Central Scotland, The Soul Establishment is composed of a tight-knit group of inspirational musicians and skillful performers from across the UK. The musicians behind The Soul Establishment have earned their reputations as the best in the business and have experience performing the world over.
With a huge repertoire list and fantastic arrangements we perform a unique mix of genres and songs, all of which can be tailored to meet the requirements of you and your guests.
We want to contribute towards making your event as unique and unforgettable as possible.
Get in touch now to discuss availability and bookings.
Small Bands
5 Piece Band:
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Drumkit & your choice of Male or Female vocals
6 Piece Band:
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Drumkit, Saxophone & Male or Female Vocals
The above band sizes are recommendations only
clients may add or substitute instruments to a lineup
Medium Bands
7 Piece Band:
Rhythm Section, Trumpet, Saxophone & Vocals
(May substitute trumpet for additional vocals/percussion)
8 Piece Band:
Rhythm Section, Trumpet,Saxophone,Trombone & Vocals
(May substitute trombone for additional percussion/vocals)
*Note Rhythm section - Guitar, Keyboard, Bass, Drumkit
Large Bands
9 Piece Band:
Rhythm Section, 3 horns, Male & Female Vocals
(May substitute vocals for percussion)
10 piece Band:
Rhythm Section, 3 Horns, Percussion, Male & Female Vocals
11 Piece Band:
Rhythm Section, 5 Horns, Male & Female Vocals
12 Piece Band:
Rhythm Section, 5 Horns, Percussion, Male & Female Vocals
14 Piece Band:
Rhythm Section, 5 Horns, Percussion, 4 Vocalists
Repertoire
The Soul Establishment have a huge catalogue of songs, loved by people of all ages, suitable for any event.
Songs are thought about carefully, if they don't keep the dance floor full they don't stay in the set!
Below is a small selection of the songs The Soul Establishment perform.
SOUL/MOTOWN/FUNK
My girl
Superstition
Mustang Sally
Can't turn you loose
Soul Man
Signed sealed delivered
Hard to handle
Get ready
Heatwave
Ain't to proud to beg
I feel good
Blame it on the boogie
Chain of fools
Jungle boogie
Play that funky music
TOP 40 HITS
Uptown Funk
Sunday morning
Rock your body
Crazy in Love
Just the way you are
Can't stop the feeling
Valerie
Forget you
Back to black
Get Lucky
Rehab
Smooth
Treasure
Get Lucky
That's What I like
No place I'd rather be
Giant
CLASSICS/DANCE FLOOR HITS
Get down tonight
To be real
Lady marmalade
Proud mary
That's the way I like it
Walking on sunshine
I wanna dance with somebody
Billie Jean
Best of my love
Oh what a night
The power of love
I will survive
Lola's Theme
Kiss
I'm so excited