Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band – Classic Soul Wedding Band in South Wales & UK-Wide

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Jul 31
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Updated: Aug 1

Looking for a high-energy wedding band that delivers unforgettable live performances? Meet Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band – a 12-piece, show-stopping classic soul band that has been wowing audiences across the UK and internationally since 1990.

Perfect for weddings, corporate events, festivals, and parties, this Soul & Motown band combines exceptional musicianship with incredible stage presence to create a dancefloor-filling live music experience your guests will never forget.

Wedding Band Hire – Soul, Motown & Funk Live Music

Based in Newport, South Wales, Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band is one of the UK’s most respected and established wedding bands for hire, offering a dynamic setlist of 60s Soul, Motown, Philly, Funk, and vocal harmony ballads.

With a powerful lineup featuring:

🎷 Tenor Saxophone

🎺 Trumpet & Trombone

🎹 Keyboards

🎸 Guitar, Bass & Drums

🎤 Three powerhouse female vocalists

🎤 Charismatic frontman Mike ‘Big Mac’ McNamara

Whether you're a fan of Otis Redding, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, or The Temptations, this band brings the sound, energy, and soul of the originals to your wedding day.

Why Choose Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band for Your Wedding?

12-piece live soul band – ideal for larger weddings & venues
Fully self-contained: professional PA system, lighting, and sound engineer included
Available across South Wales, UK, and for international events
Proven crowd-pleaser with experience performing in venues like The Café Royal, The Marquee Club, and even as far as Cairo, Vienna, and Tenerife
Ideal for couples looking for a Motown wedding band, funk wedding music, or live soul music entertainment

With over three decades of experience and a rock-solid reputation, Big Mac’s are a top choice for wedding entertainment that’s fun, soulful, and unforgettable.

Classic Soul with Timeless Style

Formed as the house band for the legendary Hollywood Club in Newport, Big Mac’s quickly rose to prominence in the early '90s, riding the wave of the Soul revival sparked by The Commitments film. Since then, they've performed with The Commitments, headlined major events, and become South Wales' premier soul band for weddings.