Do you travel outside Hertfordshire?

Yes – while Hertfordshire is my home base, I regularly perform for weddings in Essex, Cambridgeshire, and London. I also travel across the UK for select events, with travel expenses and accommodation added where applicable.

How far in advance should we book you?

Popular wedding dates can book up to 12–18 months in advance, so it’s best to secure your date as early as possible. However, I occasionally have short-notice availability – feel free to check anytime.

Can we choose our own music?

Absolutely! Every playlist is personalised to match your taste and the energy you want for your night. You can share must-plays, genres, and do-not-plays, and I’ll handle the flow, mixing, and crowd-reading on the night.

Do you offer lighting and setup options?

Yes – I provide a range of lighting and setup options to suit your venue and style, including wireless uplighting, elegant booth designs, and complete sound systems for ceremony, dinner, and evening reception.

80s Soul Wedding DJ | Funk & Rare Groove

80s Soul DJ for Weddings, Birthdays & Soul Nights

Bringing Timeless Soul, Funk & Rare Groove to Your Celebration

If your idea of a packed dancefloor includes Luther Vandross, The Whispers, Cameo, Change, Midnight Star, Jocelyn Brown and Soul II Soul, you’re in the right place.

There’s something special about 80s soul music. It brings people together like few other genres can. One minute guests are chatting at the bar, the next they’re singing every word to Never Too Much, dancing to Outstanding, or filling the dancefloor for Ain’t Nobody.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday celebration, anniversary party or dedicated soul night, I’ll create a soundtrack packed with feel-good classics, rare groove favourites and timeless dancefloor fillers that your guests will remember long after the last song of the night.

With over 20 years of experience, I know how to blend the biggest soul anthems with those special tracks that make true soul fans smile.

Corporate Event guests dancing to Candy by Cameo

The Perfect Soundtrack For Soul Lovers

Every event is different, which is why I don’t work from a fixed playlist.

Before your event we’ll discuss your favourite artists, must-play songs and the overall atmosphere you’d like to create. Whether you want a sophisticated soul and jazz-funk vibe early in the evening or a packed dancefloor until the very end, your music will be tailored around you.

From weddings and birthday parties to corporate events and soul nights, my aim is simple: great music, a full dancefloor and an unforgettable atmosphere.

Sample 80s Soul & Funk Playlist

Here’s a taste of the music that regularly fills dancefloors:

Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Ain’t Nobody – Rufus & Chaka Khan
Candy – Cameo
Thinking About Your Love – Skipworth & Turner
Somebody Else’s Guy – Jocelyn Brown
Midas Touch – Midnight Star
I Found Lovin’ – Fatback Band
Outstanding – The Gap Band
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Back To Life – Soul II Soul
All Night Long – Mary Jane Girls
I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince
Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind & Fire
Joy And Pain – Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Glow Of Love – Change
Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang
Love Come Down – Evelyn “Champagne” King
Good Times – Chic
And The Beat Goes On – The Whispers
Just An Illusion – Imagination
Hangin’ On A String – Loose Ends
Nights Over Egypt – The Jones Girls
Never Knew Love Like This Before – Stephanie Mills
Don’t Stop The Music – Yarbrough & Peoples
Street Life – Randy Crawford
Young Hearts Run Free – Candi Staton

These are just a handful of the timeless soul classics that continue to fill dancefloors at weddings, parties and soul nights across the UK.

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From 80s Soul wedding DJ receptions and milestone birthdays to dedicated soul nights, these are the tracks that consistently fill dancefloors and bring guests of all ages together.

80s Soul playlist cover by Herts Events – retro vinyl style

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For The True Soul Fans

If you’ve spent weekends at Caister, Southport or local soul nights, you’ll know that some of the biggest moments come from the tracks that never troubled the charts.

For those who appreciate the deeper side of soul music, I can include classic rare groove, jazz-funk and underground favourites from artists including:

Phyllis Hyman
Loose Ends
The Jones Girls
Roy Ayers
Stephanie Mills
Melba Moore
Yarbrough & Peoples
Al Hudson & The Soul Partners
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway

Perfect for creating that authentic soul weekender atmosphere that serious music lovers appreciate.

Why Couples Choose An 80s Soul Wedding DJ

80s soul works brilliantly at weddings because it appeals to so many different generations.

Parents love it. Friends know the words. Older guests recognise the classics. Younger guests quickly find themselves on the dancefloor.

It’s stylish, uplifting, romantic and packed with songs that make people feel good.

Whether you’re looking for a few soul classics during your evening reception or want an entire wedding soundtrack built around soul, funk and rare groove, I’ll help create a celebration that feels personal to you.

Wedding guests dancing to funk and rare groove

Client Reviews

“Absolutely fantastic having Andy as our DJ! He was super helpful and knowledgeable about music, including how to get people onto the dancefloor and what to play when. Couldn’t have asked for anyone more suited to being a brilliant DJ! Thank you Andy for giving us the best night of our lives!”

Emily Wood ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Andy was excellent and everybody danced all night, he created an amazing vibe! So many of my guests commented on how good he was. Highly recommended!”

Stephanie Leader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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