What The Funk – Live Funk & Soul Band for Events in Belgium

10 professional musicians for weddings, corporate events and festivals. 100% autonomous formation with dedicated sound engineer.

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11
People on Stage
10 musicians + 1 sound engineer
29
XLR Channels
Console provided (Allen & Heath SQ6)
6x3m
Minimum Stage
Ideally 8m x 6m
45min
Sound Check
Excluding setup
5
Parking Spaces
Easy backstage access
PA
By the Venue
This technical sheet
About Us

What The Funk – Funk & Soul Excellence in Belgium

What The Funk is more than just a music band: it's an immersive live experience that transports your audience into the groovy world of funk, soul and disco. Comprised of 10 passionate professional musicians and a dedicated sound engineer, the band delivers energetic and memorable performances.

What The Funk is part of the DJ Prestige Sound ecosystem, the reference for high-end musical entertainment in Belgium. Whether you're looking for a DJ for your wedding, live musicians (saxophonist, flutist, violinist) or a complete band, DJ Prestige Sound helps you create the perfect atmosphere.

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Events

What Events Can You Book What The Funk For?

Weddings

Make your big day unforgettable with a live funk & soul atmosphere. Cocktail hour, first dance, dance party – we adapt our repertoire to every moment.

Wedding entertainment

Corporate

Seminars, team buildings, gala evenings, product launches... What The Funk brings a professional and festive touch to your corporate events.

Corporate events

Festivals & Concerts

Festival stages, public concerts, town fairs... Our 100% autonomous formation adapts to all technical configurations.

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Service Area

Where Does What The Funk Perform?

Geographic Coverage

What The Funk performs throughout all of Belgium and neighboring countries for your events:

  • Brussels and surrounding area
  • Wallonia: Walloon Brabant, Namur, Liège, Luxembourg, Hainaut
  • Flanders: Flemish Brabant, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges...
  • France: North, Champagne, Paris (on request)
  • Luxembourg and Netherlands

+100 events completed since 2019

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Infectious energy, impeccable sound and guaranteed atmosphere at all our events.

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Technical Information

Complete Technical Sheet

This Technical Sheet contains all the information needed to ensure optimal installation and smooth performance. If for any reason these specifications cannot be met, please contact Quentin Steffen well in advance.

100% Autonomous Band

What The Funk has all the necessary equipment:

  • Complete sound system (PA system)
  • Mixing console Allen & Heath SQ6 + 2 stage boxes DX168
  • All microphones (29 channels)
  • All microphone stands
  • In-Ear Monitors (11 IEM mixes)
  • Complete cabling (XLR, RJ45, etc.)
  • Stage lighting
  • Sound engineer with the band

This technical sheet is specifically for performances in venues that provide their own sound system. The band can also provide all equipment if needed.

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The Band

What The Funk is a band consisting of 10 musicians and a sound engineer, delivering an energetic and professional live performance.

Band Lineup:

  • Drums / Percussion: Francois
  • Drums / Percussion: Chris
  • Bass: Franky
  • Guitar: Jean-Bertrand
  • Keyboards: Simon
  • Trombone: Victor
  • Saxophone: Maxime
  • Trumpet: Quentin
  • Vocals (Lead): Marylene
  • Vocals (Lead 2): Pierre Emmanuel
  • Sound Engineer: Lionel
Setup

Technical Requirements

Stage & Installation

  • Stage space: 6m x 3m minimum (ideally 8m x 6m)
  • Ceiling height: Minimum 3m recommended
  • Floor: Stable and level for the drums
  • Patch: Someone must be available to patch the lines
  • Console: Allen & Heath SQ6 + 2 stage boxes DX168 (provided by the band)
  • Cabling: Provide RJ45 cabling between FOH and stage (cat5e minimum)
  • FOH-stage distance: Maximum 30m for RJ45 cable

Sound System (PA System)

This sheet is for venues providing the PA

  • PA System: Adapted to venue capacity
  • Coverage: Stereo with recommended subwoofers
  • Minimum SPL: 95-100 dB @ FOH depending on venue
  • Music type: Funk/Soul/Disco (significant dynamics)
  • Sound technician: A qualified person must be present on the venue side
  • FOH position: Centered in the venue with clear stage view

The band has its own sound system for other configurations

Monitoring

  • In-Ear Monitors: Provided by the band (11 IEM mixes)
  • IEM Mix: Managed via Allen & Heath SQ6 console
  • Stage monitors: Not needed (100% IEM)
  • Side-fills: Optional per venue preference
  • FOH Monitoring: Headphones/listening for the sound engineer

Electrical Power

  • Console + Stage boxes: 2 outlets 220V 16A (stage + FOH)
  • Nord Keyboards: 2 outlets 220V 10A (stage)
  • Guitar amplifier: 1 outlet 220V 10A (stage)
  • Instrument lighting: 3 outlets 220V (stage)
  • Estimated stage total: ~1500W / 7A
  • Estimated FOH total: ~300W / 1.5A
  • Backup: Separate circuit recommended for FOH

Provide extension cords and power strips on stage

Timeline & Schedule

  • Load-in: 30 minutes
  • Complete setup: 1h30 (band + equipment)
  • Sound check: Minimum 45 minutes
  • Ready to play: 2h45 after arrival on site
  • Load-out: 45 minutes after the show
  • Total time on site: Minimum 4h (excluding performance)

Allow 30 minutes buffer if possible

Logistics & Access

  • Parking: 5 reserved spaces with easy backstage access
  • Vehicle access: Direct or nearby access for load-in
  • Catering: Hot meal between 12pm-2pm or 6pm-9pm, otherwise snacks
  • Drinks: 3 tickets per musician (11 people)
  • Admissions: Minimum 1 "Guest" entry per musician (public event)
  • Dressing rooms: Backstage space for 11 people with restrooms
Details

Patch List

# Source Microphone / DI +48V Stand / Mount Cabling
1 Kick RE20 No Small mic stand XLR
2 Snare Audix I5 No Clamp XLR
3 Snare Bottom Audix D2 No Clamp XLR
4 Hi-Hat Audix F9 No Clamp XLR
5 Tom 1 E604 No Clamp XLR
6 Tom 2 E604 No Clamp XLR
7 Tom 3 E604 No Clamp XLR
8 OH L Rode NT5 Yes Clamp XLR
9 OH R Rode NT5 Yes Clamp XLR
10 Percu L SM57 No Medium stand XLR
11 Percu R SM57 No None XLR
12 Bell AKG D112 No Small stand XLR
13 Bass DI No - XLR
14 Guitar Carl Martin No - XLR
15 Nord L DI Radial No - XLR
16 Nord R DI Radial No - XLR
17 Vocoder BSS Audio No - XLR
18 Trombone DPA Yes - XLR
19 Sax DPA HF Yes - XLR
20 Trumpet DPA HF Yes - XLR
21 Trumpet L DPA HF Yes - XLR
22 Trumpet R DPA HF Yes - XLR
23 Vocals Mary Beta 87 A No Tall stand XLR
24 Vocals PE Beta 87 A No Tall stand XLR
25 Vocals Blond Beta 58 No Tall stand XLR
26 Vocals Barthel Beta 58 No Tall stand XLR
27 Vocals Chris Sm 58 No Tall stand XLR
28 Room L CM3 Yes Small stand XLR
29 Room R CM3 Yes Small stand XLR
Configuration

Stage Plan

What The Funk Stage Plan

Minimum required size: 6m x 3m (ideally 8m x 6m)

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ – Everything About What The Funk

What The Funk's rates vary depending on performance duration, date and location. Contact us for a free personalized quote. We offer packages to suit all budgets: cocktail only, dance party, or complete performance. Since the band is 100% autonomous (PA, sound engineer included), you don't need to budget for additional technical costs.

What The Funk consists of 10 professional musicians: drums, percussion, bass, guitar, keyboards, trombone, saxophone, trumpet and 2 lead vocalists. A dedicated sound engineer (Lionel) accompanies the band on every performance to ensure impeccable sound.

Yes! What The Funk is 100% autonomous: we provide the complete PA system, Allen & Heath SQ6 mixing console, all microphones (29 channels), stage lighting and our own sound engineer. This technical sheet is intended for venues that already have a sound system.

We cover all of Belgium: Brussels, Walloon Brabant, Flemish Brabant, Antwerp, East and West Flanders, Limburg, Namur, Liège, Hainaut and Luxembourg. We also perform in France (North, Champagne, Paris), Luxembourg and the Netherlands on request.

Absolutely! We offer tailored packages for every moment of your wedding: background music during the ceremony, jazzy cocktail hour, romantic first dance, and lively dance party. Our varied repertoire (funk, soul, disco, Motown, R&B) allows us to create the perfect atmosphere for every moment.

It's simple: contact us via the form below, by phone (+32 494 04 54 38) or by email (info@djprestigesound.be). We'll respond within 24 hours with a free personalized quote. Once the date is confirmed, we'll send you a detailed performance contract.

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For any questions or adaptations to this technical sheet, feel free to contact our manager directly.

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