Melbourne's Premier 9-Piece Funk & Soul Band
Festival Headliners | Corporate Entertainment | Wedding Band
While other Melbourne bands offer 'flexible' lineups playing everything from jazz to Top 40, Grooverunner delivers something they cannot: the authentic sound of classic funk and soul, performed exactly as it was meant to be heard.
With a full 3-piece horn section and 9 musicians on stage, we play the songs that smaller bands have to skip - from Tower of Power to Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder to Bruno Mars. No backing tracks. No compromises. Just the real thing.
Trusted by Melbourne's Leading Venues & Organisations
Not Just Another Cover Band
Most function bands in Melbourne are 4 or 5 piece outfits playing the same pub rock setlist you've heard a hundred times. They'll tell you they're 'versatile' and can play 'anything'. But when you ask for September by Earth, Wind & Fire or Pick Up the Pieces, suddenly there's a problem - they don't have the horns.
Grooverunner exists because we believe great music deserves to be played properly. Our 9-piece lineup - featuring saxophone, trumpet, and trombone alongside guitar, bass, keys, drums, percussion, and vocals - delivers the full sound these classic songs demand. When those horns hit on Superstition or Good Times, your dance floor fills. That's not something a backing track or a keyboard patch can replicate.
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The Complete Sound
Nine musicians. Three horns. One mission: to bring the authentic sound of classic funk and soul to every performance. Lead vocals, guitar, bass, keys, drums, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion - every instrument these songs were written for.
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Songs Others Can't Play
Tower of Power. Kool & the Gang. Jamiroquai. The Jacksons. These artists wrote music for full bands with brass sections. When a 4-piece tries to cover them, something essential is lost. With Grooverunner, you get the tight horn lines, the driving grooves, and the energy that made these songs legendary - performed live, exactly as intended.
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Proven Professionals
With over 20 years of collective experience entertaining crowds at Melbourne's most prestigious venues and festivals, Grooverunner brings genuine professionalism to every booking. We headline Knox Festival, perform at Crown Casino, and have been trusted by organisations including Melbourne Convention Centre, Grand Hyatt, and RACV Club.
What Our Clients Say
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"We loved having Grooverunner at our Twilight Concert. They were fun, energetic and talented musicians. Thanks for getting the crowd dancing!"
— Moonee Valley Council
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"Grooverunner were great to work with and a crowd favourite at Knox Festival. They definitely got the crowd moving and shaking with their impeccable timing and song selection."
— Knox Council Events Team
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"After years of forgettable function bands, our team is still talking about Grooverunner six months later. They read the room perfectly and had everyone from the graduates to the board dancing to Earth, Wind & Fire."
— Pitcher Partners Melbourne, End of Year Celebration
Perfect Entertainment for Every Occasion
Festivals & Council Events
As regular headliners at Knox Festival and performers at Moonee Valley's Twilight Series, Grooverunner knows how to command a festival stage. Our high-energy show and family-friendly setlist make us the ideal choice for council events, community festivals, and outdoor concerts across Melbourne.
Corporate Events
When Australia's leading companies need entertainment that matches their brand, they choose Grooverunner. From gala dinners at Crown Casino to conferences at Melbourne Convention Centre, our polished performance and sophisticated repertoire create the premium atmosphere your event deserves.
Weddings
Your wedding reception deserves more than another band playing Horses and Eagle Rock. Grooverunner brings elegance and energy in equal measure - from smooth soul during dinner to dance floor anthems that have every guest on their feet. At venues from Stones of the Yarra Valley to Portsea Golf Club, we create celebrations that couples and guests remember for years.
Funk & Soul Through the Ages
From Motown classics to modern grooves, our setlist spans five decades of the greatest dance music ever recorded:
Stevie Wonder • Earth, Wind & Fire • Tower of Power • Kool & the Gang • The Jacksons • Donna Summer • Chic • Wild Cherry • Curtis Mayfield • The Emotions • Simply Red • Jamiroquai • Bruno Mars • Mark Ronson • Dua Lipa
Ready to bring the funk?
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Ready to bring the funk? 〰️
Whether you're planning a festival, corporate event, or wedding, Grooverunner delivers an experience that stands apart from every other band in Melbourne. Get in touch to check availability and discuss how we can make your event unforgettable.
