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“A huge thank you for the fantastic performances at our wedding, the dance floor was filled from beginning to end, the band helped make our day even more special. All our guests commented on how great you were, and how aching their feet were the next day from dancing. They loved you and so did we...amazing...simply amazing.”
LATEST NEWS
Jan 2010
Introducing our exciting new line-up with vocalist Brooke Macarthur and guitarist Athol Cassidy ...
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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.
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.
Long time members Susan Hamilton, Scott Sweeney and Paul Wheaton left the band at the beginning of 2010. Through many years of hard work and fun together they had helped to get the band to get where it was, but sadly it was time to move on.
Vocalist Brooke Macarthur and guitarist Athol Cassidy joined the band to replace the leaving members. With a new 5 piece standard line-up and an expanded repertoire, Funk Conspiracy moved into 2010 with more funk than ever.
