Newcastle based function band Funk Conspiracy has built an excellent reputation through many years of hard work.

Funk Conspiracy was founded in Newcastle upon Tyne on the eve of the millenium, 31st December 1999 by a group of friends with a shared love for funky music.

NB: All Funk Conspiracy original music has now been transferred to the band Groovenik, www.groovenik.com

Over the following year the group developed a set consisting of original material and covers of classic jazz funk tracks which was performed at venues around Newcastle and the northeast.

The addition of vocalist Susan Hamilton and Saxophonist Jess Gooch brought a new dimension to the band, making a total of 7 members. This led to two successful years of gigs at many venues, functions and festivals both locally and
as far as the French Alps. A number of original and covers demo recordings were made during this time, achieving critical acclaim from local and national press.

Highlights from this period include winning an Orange talent search two years running and headlining Edinburgh Festival Fringe Sunday with an audience of
2000 people.

2004 saw a change in the line-up of Funk Conspiracy and a new focus as a professionally presented function band. A new set was carefully selected to please a wide spectrum of taste and age groups, yet still remain loyal to the essence of funk music.

Respect and best wishes to all former members of Funk Conspiracy:

Kris - The singing drummer and master of the double entendre.
Fly - Our crazy keyboard player and all round good guy.
Jess - The ever sultry, soulful saxophonist and backing vocalist.
Samson - Our powerful ex-drummer and a dab hand at plastering.
Andy G - FC's funky dep rhythm guitarist, turned RAF pilot.