Funky Junky Monkeys - punk, funk, indie, glam and rock!
Funky Junky Monkeys - punk, funk, indie, glam and rock!

All about the Funky Junky Monkeys

The Funky Junky Monkeys are a five-piece party band from Malvern. They play a contagious mix of funk, punk, glam, indie, and rock, from 60s psychedelia to modern day classics. And they love to get people dancing!

The band formed in 1998 when three musicians thought it would be a lark to play gigs dressed in monkey suits.  With a bizarre mix of techno and rap, early FJM performed their gigs incognito, behind their masks.  However, it was near impossible to see their instruments and also incredibly hot.  So they ditched the suits, got another guitarist and a drummer, and started playing lots of parties.

Ralph, Andy, Rob and Jem have been playing together since the early noughties but when Sharon joined on vocals and saxophone, the band really began to shine and recently they recruited a young drummer, Sam to pin down the rhythm section!

Over the years, the Funky Junky Monkeys have played hundreds of gigs at parties, weddings, festivals, and even wakes! They have a simple formula: play the songs you would like to hear at a house party. And it’s a formula that has worked well for them. They’ve gotten so many bookings that they’ve even put on their own festivals.

Five Pyramid Parties, two Godzilla’s, three Cwm Fests, six Malvern Rocks and over twenty years later, the Funky Junky Monkeys are still going strong. They’re a veritable party in a box!

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Funky Junky Monkey Gigs

at a venue near you . . .

06 July 2025
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Priory Park Malvern, Great Malvern
Malvern, WR14 3DR

In the fantastic Victorian Bandstand in Priory Park for the Great Malvern Food Festival.

12 July 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Castlemorton Common, United Kingdom

See the Funky Junky Monkeys on the back of a trailer!  A summer's day of fun and music on Castlemorton common.

01 August 2025
6:00 pm

Catalana’s stripped-back indie folk blends classic storytelling with a modern edge, echoing Laura Marling’s melancholy and Martha Wainwright’s honesty. With stark acoustics and haunting melodies, her songs explore love, loss, and fleeting recklessness with sharp, reflective lyricism.

01 August 2025
6:00 pm

If you want to enjoy hearing young musical talent then Barney is the artist for you! Barney enjoys singing with his electric guitar and amp turned up loud! Barney plays a variety of rock, grunge and indie music from decades ranging from 70's - now. Barney loves the classics and anthems to get everyone involved and feeling awesome!

01 August 2025
7:00 pm
Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook Road
Malvern, Worcestershire

Get ready to ignite your senses with The Warning Signs! Based in Worcestershire, this powerhouse four-piece band is here to electrify your world with a whirlwind of high-energy entertainment. From the biggest hits spanning the last five decades, they'll take you on a musical journey like no other. With scorching guitar riffs, thundering bass lines, and heart-pounding drums, topped off with mind-blowing lead and backing vocals, prepare to be swept off your feet by their electrifying performance!

01 August 2025
7:00 pm

Recently described as "The guitar of Pink Floyd, The vocals of Fleetwood Mac, and the look and feel of Jethro Tull"... With roots in Folk, Rock, and Soul, it can be hard to pin down their music, but this comes quite close, - albeit with perhaps a faint touch of the rose tinted thrown in for good measure!

01 August 2025
7:00 pm

Singer / guitarist / songwriter schooled in blues, rock and americana.

01 August 2025
7:00 pm

Footprints are a 4 piece Jazz Band bringing your favourites in a mixture of vocals and instrumentals. Playing songs from Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Claire Emily Barlow, Amy Winehouse. Instrumentals from Fourplay, Stanley Turrintine, Kenny Golson and Steely Dan to name a few in a relaxed and chilled atmosphere.

01 August 2025
7:00 pm

An alternative Rock Band exploring every aspect of the genre.

01 August 2025
7:00 pm

Double Denim brings the girl power back to country music. If you like banter, country music, denim and a little bit of Dolly, you'll have a great time.

01 August 2025
8:00 pm
Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook Road
Malvern, Worcestershire

High energy & fun 5 piece covers band playing a mix of indie, britpop & classic rock hits from 60s up to today.

01 August 2025
8:00 pm

We are The slow Attack Of The friendly Bear" Beware"""

01 August 2025
8:00 pm

Emerging from the vibrant musical town of Malvern in Worcestershire, Hennesea is a five piece indie folk rock band that has captivated audiences with their electrifying live performances and original sound. Their music is all original and is a testament to their passion for creating music that resonates with listeners.

01 August 2025
8:00 pm

Discord are a 4 piece rock band based in the Midlands. They play classic grunge covers from bands including Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Nirvana and Audioslave. Think distorted guitars, booming bass lines and thundering drum beats and you’re along the right lines.

01 August 2025
8:00 pm

We are a local 4 piece acoustic rock/pop band playing a lively take on contemporary covers. We like to have fun and love to see our audience having fun too !

01 August 2025
8:00 pm

Fret Stomper have been together for a little over a year, but all members have a long history of playing on the local music scene. We play a lively mix of blues and R&B, with influences from Muddy Waters to Dr Feelgood to Tom Waits.

01 August 2025
9:00 pm
Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook Road
Malvern, Worcestershire

Firewatchers are an American band Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Jason Isbell, Sheryl Crow, Eagles, and Jackson Browne to name but a few. Firewatchers blend heartfelt lyrics with the timeless essence of American roots music.

01 August 2025
9:00 pm

Vendetta Deluxe are an alt-rock 3 piece with a sprinkling of punk and a nod to grunge.

01 August 2025
9:00 pm

Classic songs across the Jazz, Blues and Country genres, with a distinctly Americana flavour.

01 August 2025
9:00 pm

Expect grinding guitars, pounding drums, thumping bass and catchy original tunes plus a few choice covers.

01 August 2025
9:00 pm

Formed from a broken band (the Idle Quiet) Falling into view play their own music in their own style. It's a mixture of Indie Pop and Americana drawing influence from a wide range of artists. We played at last years festival and would love to do so again.

01 August 2025
9:00 pm

We're Crimson Flame, a rock and blues band from Bewdley with a driven sound. We're known for our electric presence on stage and our original catchy tunes. We have played at Bewdley's first One Earth festival, Spilsbury and Jones Brewery and many other pubs and venues across the county.

01 August 2025
10:00 pm
Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook Road
Malvern, Worcestershire

San Demas are a high energy, emotive and appealing metal band that fuse multiple genres. If you like big riffs, catchy hooks, intricate rhythms, and a performance spectacle, then we are the band for you.

01 August 2025
10:00 pm

"Anthemic" - BBC Radio 1. Kaiju Blue are an electronic act that bring mashups to the live stage! Prepare to hear songs you know and love in ways you've never dreamt of including baseline bangers, disco drums, and keytar solos!

01 August 2025
10:00 pm

Helix Gold are a female fronted 4 piece laid back and chilled acoustic band, playing an eclectic mix of covers ranging from KT Tunstall to Seal, Sandy Denny to Squeeze. The band has a relaxed style, sometimes folky, sometimes bluesy.

Recent Gigs

Previous Gigs from the Simian Sextet

31 December 2024
December 31, 2024 - January 1
Red Lion Stiffords Bridge, Stifford's Bridge, Malvern
Cradley, Herefordshire WR13 5NN United Kingdom

See in the New Year with your fave simian funksters!  We give you punk, funk, glam and a bit of rock.  Make it your resolution to join us at the […]

29 November 2024
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook Road
Malvern, Worcestershire

The Funky Junky Monkeys are back at the Three Horseshoes for a contagious mix of funk, punk, glam, indie, and rock, from 60s psychedelia to modern day classics. Come on […]

26 October 2024
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Green Dragon, 126 Guarlford Road
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
12 October 2024
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
OCC,
28 September 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Castlemorton Village Hall,

A private party!

21 September 2024
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook Road
Malvern, Worcestershire

The Funky Junky Monkeys head down to Poolbrook for a night to remember!

16 August 2024
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Plume of Feathers, 20 Gloucester Road
Castlemorton, Worcestershire WR13 6JB United Kingdom

Kicking off the first PlumeFest!

04 August 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook Road
Malvern, Worcestershire

As is traditional, FJM finish off the Malvern Rocks festival.  This year at the Three Horseshoes.

06 July 2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Priory Park Malvern, Great Malvern
Malvern, WR14 3DR

FJM play at the Great Malvern Food Festival. The annual Great Malvern Food Festival is back for its 14th year. The festival will take place in Priory Park from 6 – 7 […]

30 June 2024
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rose and Crown, Playley Green
Redmarley D’Abitot, Gloucestershire GL19 3NB United Kingdom
08 June 2024
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
The Green Dragon, 126 Guarlford Road
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
17 May 2024
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Three Counties Showground, Hanley Road, Welland
Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW United Kingdom

Land Rover Monthly Live - The Big Weekender Our Big Weekender is back! Following a triumphant debut in 2023, our two-day Land Rover event is back, bigger and better.  With camping, trade stands, […]

03 May 2024
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Black Bear, High Street
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5BJ United Kingdom

The Funky Junky Monkeys are a five-piece party band from Malvern. They play a contagious mix of funk, punk, glam, indie, and rock, from 60s psychedelia to modern day classics. […]

24 February 2024
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
The Green Dragon, 126 Guarlford Road
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
28 October 2023
October 28, 2023 - October 29, 2023
The Green Dragon, 126 Guarlford Road
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
12 August 2023
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Out to Grass, Woodend Farm
Cradley, Malvern WR13 5JW United Kingdom
05 August 2023
9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Newland Meadows, Old Worcester Road, Newland
Malvern,, Worcestershire WR13 5AY
22 July 2023
9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Linsey is 50!  Break out the bunting!

16 July 2023
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Plume of Feathers, 20 Gloucester Road
Castlemorton, Worcestershire WR13 6JB United Kingdom

It’s Frank’s birthday!  Recently arrived from Potters Bar, Frank is the new Landlord at the Plume of Feathers. Funky Junky Monkeys are thrilled to have been asked to play at […]

14 July 2023
July 14, 2023 - July 15, 2023
The Kings Head, High St
Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0HF
30 June 2023
June 30, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Sociable Beer Company, 6 Britannia Rd
Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 3BQ United Kingdom
03 June 2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Green Dragon, 126 Guarlford Road
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
Funky Junky Monkeys - punk, funk, indie, glam and rock!

Saturday 13th May 2023

The King's Head

We’re drifting over to Upton on Severn for a wee gig in Sharon’s home town.  Anything could happen!

FJM at The King’s Head

High St, Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0HF

Saturday 20th May 2023

The Red Lion!

One of Great Malvern’s best little music venues.

From 8pm.

Funky Junky Monkeys at The Red Lion

4 St. Anns Road, Great Malvern, WR14 4RG.

Funky Junky Monkeys - punk, funk, indie, glam and rock!

Saturday 3rd June 2023

The Green
Dragon!

We’re back at the Green Dragon.  Where the staff are fantastic and the dancing never stops!

Funky Junky Monkeys at The Green Dragon

126 Guarlford Rd, Malvern WR14 3QT

Funky Junky Monkeys - punk, funk, indie, glam and rock!
Funky Junky Monkeys - punk, funk, indie, glam and rock!

Saturday 12th August 2023

Out to Grass
Stargazers

Grab your telescope and look up to the heavens with FJM as your soundtrack.  From 6pm.

FJM at Out to Grass. 

Woodend Farm, Bromyard Road, Cradley WR13 5JW

Let me hear you sing it out! funky junky monkeys!

What you can expect to hear from FJM

For a typical party such as a wedding the Funky Junky Monkeys usually play two sets of music, each around one hour long.  If you have specific timings for your event we can adapt and fit in as required. 

Our repertoire is always evolving but you can expect to hear some Buzzcocks, The Jam, Blondie, The Only Ones,  T-Rex, David Bowie, Mott the Hoople, Small Faces, Tubeway Army, Dandy Warhols, Cockney Rebel, Foo Fighters, Chic, Jackie Wilson, Labelle, Wild Cherry, Happy Mondays plus a few of our own!  

We are also happy to learn specific numbers for you – given the time.

Funky Junky Monkeys - punk, funk, indie, glam and rock!

What funky junky monkeys Need to play

We can bring everything we need or can fit in to an existing setup at a venue.  To setup with our full PA and lights will take at least two hours.  We have played in some tiny venues but ideally we need at least 3m x 4m of floor space.  If it’s outdoors some sort of rain cover is required . . . just in case!  We can run all our gear off one 13 amp supply.

Get in touch with the Funky Junky Monkeys

Funky Junky Monkeys - punk, funk, indie, glam and rock!
The lads from the social club

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Funky Junky Monkeys - punk, funk, indie, glam and rock!
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