ABOUT US
A band to get the party started
Performing the biggest dance floor fillers and party anthems, FNKHAUS’s set list is iconic. Spanning disco, funk, pop, soul, garage, chart, R&B and more, FNKHAUS covers artists from the 1980’s through to present day.
Expect medleys and mash-ups including some of the music industry’s biggest names, from Chaka Khan to Calvin Harris and tons more!
Featuring passionate and seasoned musicians who have a vast experience performing within the UK and Internationally, FNKHAUS is a professional outfit with a 5-star service that is second to none.
Complete with industry standard equipment, FNKHAUS not only look great and perform incredibly, but their sound quality is amazing too!
As standard, they perform as a 5 piece, but a 6 piece line up with the addition of funky saxophone is available on request. They can also provide acoustic sets from their 4 piece, 3 piece or duo. Perfect for performances earlier in the day, be it your drinks reception or during dinner. FNKHAUS acoustic sets are the ideal warm up to the band’s main set.
The band
SOPHIE
Lead vocals/percussion
Sophie has recorded at London’s famous Abbey Road Studios where she landed the job of singing the opening soundtrack to Sony’s feature film ‘Planet 51’ alongside John Cleese, Gary Oldham and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to name a few.
Since then, Sophie has performed all around the UK, now embarking on her favourite project; FNKHAUS!
SAM
Manager/guitar/backing vocals
A guitarist for over 20 years, Sam graduated with a BA (hons) degree in Commercial Music specialising in performance. Sam has been performing in original and function bands for more than 15 years including UK and European tours with bands such as Two Wounded Birds and Eleven Eleven.
More recently, Sam has worked on international events for MTV, including numerous EMA award shows and music festivals. This puts you in good hands, with Sam acting as your dedicated contact for all things FNKHAUS.
IAN
Drums
Ian is qualified at grade 8 on drums with the ACM and has a vast experience performing live for multiple bands in the South East over the last 20 years. He was a founding member of Kerrang! magazine ‘Best Unsigned Band’ of 2002 ‘Kingskin’.
Outside of performing with FNKHAUS, Ian’s passion is teaching the next generation of young musicians.
DIEGO
Bass/synth bass
Diego has been a professional musician for the last 17 years. Since studying at the prestigious Berklee Music College, Boston, United States, he has been a session bass player – both in a studio environment and live setting, including clubs and cruise ships.
He has performed with some of Chile’s top musical artists and has worked on TV shows such as The Voice (Chile). While living in Los Angeles, he played and recorded with international artists such as Kool & The Gang.
BILLY
Keyboards
Billy is an accomplished piano/keyboard player and sound designer with a high grade music degree and musical career spanning four decades.
He has provided piano and keyboards for a range of musical outfits – from original artists to function and party bands. He has also performed with some top UK artists, including Jack Hues and Linda Lewis.