The Funky Kongs

We’re a Belfast-based band of musicians and gamers bringing iconic video game soundtracks to life with jazz, funk and fusion. From Mario Kart to Final Fantasy, we deliver high-energy & chill shows packed with nostalgia, audience interaction, and a whole lot of groove. We’re also perfect for conventions, nerdy weddings, parties, and events where the cake is definitely not a lie.

Let’s-a-go!

If you want something different, then this covers not only music but fun for everyone!

Here’s what we can offer!

Level 1

We’ve been playing as a video game-theme jazz band for a while now, usually playing in Maddens Bar in Belfast. We’re delighted to offer this as part of a drinks reception, ceremony music and anything in between! We do all the classic themes from Bob-Omb Battlefield in Super Mario 64 to the Crash Bandicoot theme, and we’re not afraid to include those memorable menu themes either! We offer this as a quartet and quintet option.

Level 2

Here it its… After a stellar debut performance in the Waterfront Studio at Culture Night 2025, we’re offering Mario Kart with a Live Band for your entertainment, this is fun for all ages, with a touch of video game jazz in between. You heard right, up to 4 players are invited on stage to race each other while the band plays the iconic music from the video game soundtrack of Mario Kart 8. We even have prizes for the winners OR we can run a Grand Prix.