PHASMA
SOUL TO THE UNIVERSE
- 5-10 piece Soul/R&B band.
- Over 8 years' collective experience performing at events (private/corporate), venues and festivals nationally and internationally.
- Covering a diverse range of styles ranging from classic Motown, Funk & Soul to contemporary R&B, Acid Jazz and pop.
- 100+ strong repertoire of songs.
- Based in London but travelling nationally and internationally if enquired far enough in advance.
- Boasting critical acclaim having performed nationally and internationally.
- Offering a flexible range of lineups and instrumental combinations to suit the budget and requirements of the occasion.
- Female vocals, Lead & Backing vocals.
- Offering a flexible range of support acts to further enhance the occasion: Rory, disco DJ/dance tuition and/or guest artists.
- Excellent value for money.
- Fluent improvisers and readers, serious about soul music.
- Special request songs learned.
- Versatile for events ranging from parties of 200+ people to medium-sized events and offering a smaller band "Rory" either as a support or as a headline for smaller events.
- Providing its own P.A., sound engineers, instruments and backline plus lighting if requested.
- Starring some of the London's finest musicians from the best bands around, and featuring a variety of guest artists.
About
Phasma is a contemporary and versatile soul, funk and R&B band, creating dazzling live entertainment for venues, festivals, weddings, parties, private and corporate events and special occasions around the UK.
Biography
From the creators of Diáspora, we present: Phasma.
Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, and a life to everything. It is the essence of order, and leads to all that is good, just and beautiful, of which it is the invisible, but nevertheless dazzling, passionate, and eternal form.
Phasma is a contemporary and versatile soul, funk and R&B band, creating dazzling live entertainment for venues, festivals, weddings, parties, private and corporate events and special occasions around the UK.
Phasma brings together a group of musicians from all over the UK. Its members are all top notch musicians who have played with some of the UK's top artists across the jazz and funk circuits appearing nationally and internationally and touring venues, festivals, theatres, hotels and cruise liners around the world.
Phasma is an ancient Latin word meaning "soul", "spectre", "spirit".
A band delving deep into the Great American musical subconscious, Phasma brings out the best of soul, funk, rhythm and blues.
Its 10-piece lineup (lead vocals, backing vocals, piano, bass, drums, percussion, saxophones, flute and trumpet) lends itself to a slick, sophisticated sound coloured by the unique concept of soul that arose out of the African experience in America.
A transmutation of gospel, rhythm and blues into a funky testament now widespread throughout the modern world. Combining sultry layered vocals, jazz-tinged harmonies and danceable polyrhythms.
Drawing on their collective experiences of groove, harmony and lyricism, their mission is to celebrate the myriad of styles that arose out of the jazz, blues and gospel traditions which have become significant musical movements from the early twentieth century right through to the present day.
Phasma is a universal word. It's all about music as a fundamentally human form of expression, and the power of music being able to reach out and touch people on a personal level. A person's soul can be their essence, that part of their being that can soar to the stratosphere. Phasma's sound pulls from the grass roots of blues and gospel, the musical manifestations of that essence, galvanises itself in the mettles of jazz and funk and sings from its guts, echoing a cry of euphoria that is felt the world over.
Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, and a life to everything. It is the essence of order, and leads to all that is good, just and beautiful, of which it is the invisible, but nevertheless dazzling, passionate, and eternal form.
Phasma is a contemporary and versatile soul, funk and R&B band, creating dazzling live entertainment for venues, festivals, weddings, parties, private and corporate events and special occasions around the UK.
Phasma brings together a group of musicians from all over the UK. Its members are all top notch musicians who have played with some of the UK's top artists across the jazz and funk circuits appearing nationally and internationally and touring venues, festivals, theatres, hotels and cruise liners around the world.
Phasma is an ancient Latin word meaning "soul", "spectre", "spirit".
A band delving deep into the Great American musical subconscious, Phasma brings out the best of soul, funk, rhythm and blues.
Its 10-piece lineup (lead vocals, backing vocals, piano, bass, drums, percussion, saxophones, flute and trumpet) lends itself to a slick, sophisticated sound coloured by the unique concept of soul that arose out of the African experience in America.
A transmutation of gospel, rhythm and blues into a funky testament now widespread throughout the modern world. Combining sultry layered vocals, jazz-tinged harmonies and danceable polyrhythms.
Drawing on their collective experiences of groove, harmony and lyricism, their mission is to celebrate the myriad of styles that arose out of the jazz, blues and gospel traditions which have become significant musical movements from the early twentieth century right through to the present day.
Phasma is a universal word. It's all about music as a fundamentally human form of expression, and the power of music being able to reach out and touch people on a personal level. A person's soul can be their essence, that part of their being that can soar to the stratosphere. Phasma's sound pulls from the grass roots of blues and gospel, the musical manifestations of that essence, galvanises itself in the mettles of jazz and funk and sings from its guts, echoing a cry of euphoria that is felt the world over.
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Reviews
"Thanks again for a fantastic show yesterday...outstanding performance! Really loved the synergy with Burgandy Williams and Phasma it looks like you worked together for years! Special thanks to all who came out to see Soul / R&B powerhouse songstress Burgandy Williams & Phasma light up the stage in London performing an incredible show at PizzaExpress Live that thrilled everyone so much that the guests did not want it to end! One of London's best R&B Soul Funk bands."
Toni Williams, Soul Crystal, PizzaExpress Live (Holborn), March, 2019
"Hey Rory, I enjoyed the show very much. It was great.
I’ll be following your band for sure."
Solly Brown, The Morpheus Soul Show, March, 2019
"The band sounds good. An interesting choice of covers, and well played. They are very good versions, good arrangements, good singer." Mike Chadwick, Jazz FM, October, 2015
"Phasma are an energetic and truly outstanding group of musicians who created a lively atmosphere at our corporate event." Sally Cook, Band on the Wall, October, 2015
"We were very happy to have Phasma in our wedding. The band played lovely music, with excellent spirit and charm. They clearly showed they are professional musicians…. they knew what they were doing!"
Ericka, Wedding, The Perch, Oxford, July, 2017
"The band was a real success, they created a great atmosphere and made for an enjoyable evening for all who attended. We 100% recommend and would certainly use them again."
Sarah, Le Meridian Hotel, London (Mayfair), May, 2017
"The band got everyone dancing and gave a fun, lively performance. Sounded and were very professional as well as being flexible, easygoing and keen to do what we asked."
Wendy, Wedding, February, 2017
Toni Williams, Soul Crystal, PizzaExpress Live (Holborn), March, 2019
"Hey Rory, I enjoyed the show very much. It was great.
I’ll be following your band for sure."
Solly Brown, The Morpheus Soul Show, March, 2019
"The band sounds good. An interesting choice of covers, and well played. They are very good versions, good arrangements, good singer." Mike Chadwick, Jazz FM, October, 2015
"Phasma are an energetic and truly outstanding group of musicians who created a lively atmosphere at our corporate event." Sally Cook, Band on the Wall, October, 2015
"We were very happy to have Phasma in our wedding. The band played lovely music, with excellent spirit and charm. They clearly showed they are professional musicians…. they knew what they were doing!"
Ericka, Wedding, The Perch, Oxford, July, 2017
"The band was a real success, they created a great atmosphere and made for an enjoyable evening for all who attended. We 100% recommend and would certainly use them again."
Sarah, Le Meridian Hotel, London (Mayfair), May, 2017
"The band got everyone dancing and gave a fun, lively performance. Sounded and were very professional as well as being flexible, easygoing and keen to do what we asked."
Wendy, Wedding, February, 2017
Quotes
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Quotes are calculated by the zone, which is the number of miles between the home postcode and the venue postcode.
Quotes are calculated by a number of factors: 1. Performance Fee & Support 2. Expenses (Transport, Hotels, Subsistence) 3. Audiovisual (Sound & Lighting) 4. Timings (Early, Late, Extended) 5. Requests (Music & Visual) 6. Notice (Early Bird, Advance, Full, Late) 7. Event Species & Date |
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Lineups
Lineup |
Description |
10-piece |
4 x Vocals (2 Lead, 2 Backing) 1 x Piano 1 x Bass 2 x Percussion (Kit, Congas) 2 x Brass (Alto Sax / Flute / Backing Vocals, Trumpet) |
9-piece |
3 x Vocals (2 Lead, 1 Backing) 1 x Piano 1 x Bass 2 x Percussion (Kit, Congas) 2 x Brass (Alto Sax / Flute / Backing Vocals, Trumpet) |
8-piece |
2 x Lead Vocals 1 x Piano 1 x Bass 2 x Percussion (Kit, Congas) 2 x Brass (Alto Sax / Flute / Backing Vocals, Trumpet) |
7-piece |
1 x Lead Vocals 1 x Piano 1 x Bass 2 x Percussion (Kit, Congas) 2 x Brass (Alto Sax / Flute / Backing Vocals, Trumpet) |
6-piece |
1 x Lead Vocals 1 x Piano 1 x Bass 2 x Percussion (Kit, Congas) 1 x Brass (Alto Sax / Flute / Backing Vocals, Trumpet) |
5-piece |
1 x Lead Vocals 1 x Piano 1 x Bass 1 x Percussion (Kit) 1 x Brass (Alto Sax / Flute / Backing Vocals) |
Performance Fees
These figures are for the performance fees alone, and exclude expenses (transport, hotels, subsistence) & AV (sound, lighting). For the composite figures, please refer to the quick quotes at the bottom of this page.
Please note that these are the full fees: we apply 10% Advance discounts on performance fees for events booked over 28 days in advance and 20% Early Bird discounts on performance fees for events booked over 6 months in advance.
Please note that these are the full fees: we apply 10% Advance discounts on performance fees for events booked over 28 days in advance and 20% Early Bird discounts on performance fees for events booked over 6 months in advance.
Lineup |
Zone 1 |
Zone 2 |
Zone 3 |
Zone 4 |
Zone 5 |
10-piece |
£1200.00 |
£1300.00 |
£1400.00 |
£1500.00 |
£1600.00 |
9-piece |
£1135.00 |
£1225.00 |
£1315.00 |
£1405.00 |
£1495.00 |
8-piece |
£1060.00 |
£1140.00 |
£1220.00 |
£1300.00 |
£1380.00 |
7-piece |
£975.00 |
£1045.00 |
£1115.00 |
£1185.00 |
£1255.00 |
6-piece |
£880.00 |
£940.00 |
£1000.00 |
£1060.00 |
£1120.00 |
5-piece |
£775.00 |
£825.00 |
£875.00 |
£925.00 |
£975.00 |
Expenses (Transport, Hotels, Subsistence) & AV (Sound, Lighting)
Lineup |
# Cars |
# Rooms |
# Riders |
Sound |
Lighting |
10-piece |
5 |
4 |
10 |
£300.00 |
N/A |
9-piece |
5 |
3 |
9 |
£300.00 |
N/A |
8-piece |
4 |
3 |
8 |
£300.00 |
N/A |
7-piece |
4 |
3 |
7 |
£300.00 |
N/A |
6-piece |
3 |
2 |
6 |
£200.00 |
N/A |
5-piece |
3 |
2 |
5 |
£200.00 |
N/A |
Quick Quotes
These "quick quotes" represent the highest it would ever cost for the most tight circumstances. Actual quotes will be lower!
These "quick quotes" are for bookings that meet the following criteria:
Please note: "quick quotes" and "guide quotes" are pessimistic. They represent the highest it would ever cost for the most tight circumstances. We provide these quotes to give you an approximation and properly manage your expectations. Actual quotes will always be lower! Please e-mail us for an actual quotation.
These "quick quotes" are for bookings that meet the following criteria:
- No Support
- Include Transport
- Exclude Hotels
- Include Subsistence (food & drink)
- No Timings Charges (early arrival, late departure, extended performance)
- No Requests
- Short Notice (0-14 days notice)
Please note: "quick quotes" and "guide quotes" are pessimistic. They represent the highest it would ever cost for the most tight circumstances. We provide these quotes to give you an approximation and properly manage your expectations. Actual quotes will always be lower! Please e-mail us for an actual quotation.
Lineup |
Zone 1 |
Zone 2 |
Zone 3 |
Zone 4 |
Zone 5 |
10-piece |
£1650.00 |
£2000.00 |
£2450.00 |
£3200.00 |
£4870.00 |
9-piece |
£1580.00 |
£1915.00 |
£2350.00 |
£3085.00 |
£4740.00 |
8-piece |
£1480.00 |
£1760.00 |
£2120.00 |
£2720.00 |
£4056.00 |
7-piece |
£1390.00 |
£1655.00 |
£2000.00 |
£2585.00 |
£3906.00 |
6-piece |
£1170.00 |
£1380.00 |
£1650.00 |
£2100.00 |
£3102.00 |
5-piece |
£1060.00 |
£1255.00 |
£1510.00 |
£1945.00 |
£2932.00 |