The Groove Academy

The Groove Academy is an incredible combination of three of Australia’s hottest musicians with one of the country’s top DJs – and in a word, it’s magic! The Groove Academy have shot to the top & become Australia's 'must have' band for festivals, club nights & corporate events.

Styles: Sophisticated cocktail & uplifting party tunes

Click on the first audio player below to listen to a live cocktail set or click on the second audio player to listen to a live dance set.

The Groove Academy - Cocktail Mix by The Groove Academy

The Groove Academy - Dance Set by The Groove Academy

The Groove Academy features the sultry vocals of Michelle Martinez, the sax brilliance of Ross Middleton, the infectious grooves of percussionist, Aykho Akrhif, and the musical expertise of legendary DJ, Scott Pullen.



Guaranteed to get the party started, The Groove Academy create a beautiful mix of jazz, world and dance music, perfect for everything from a sophisticated cocktail party to packing out the dance floor – the choice is your's. They’ve entertained guests at some of the most prestigious events across Australia, bringing large crowds alive in celebration, and performed beautifully under the radar at private functions for celebrities from the worlds of sport, entertainment and business. If you want to completely dazzle your audience, you can't go past The Groove Academy!



"The Groove Academy certainly know how to fill the dance floor with their dynamic modern combo of DJ, vocals, congas and sax! Scott & his band can tailor their style and sets to your event; from sassy background dinner music to getting the party started! I highly recommend The Groove Academy for any style of event"

Laura Sage - Hannaford’s Events.

Event highlights: Melbourne Cup Carnival 2002-07 (The ‘Birdcage’ - Flemington), City of Sydney New Years Eve Celebrations 2007 (Darling Harbour), Hemmesphere 2009 VIP Relaunch Party, Diet Coke's 21st Birthday Party (Moog Hotel), Australian Fashion Week (Circular Quay), AJC Springfest Lawn Party (Royal Randwick), Pricewaterhouse Coopers event (Sydney Hilton Ballroom), Seven Network Logies After Party (Due South-Melbourne), Sanofi-Aventis events (Ivy Ballroom/AJC/Simmer By the Bay), Optus 'Pacesetters' Conference 2009 & 2010 (Sheraton Resort, Fiji & Hamilton Island), McGrath Awards Night (Sydney Hilton Ballroom), AHGA Banquet (Olympic Park), Choice Awards (Crystal Palace), Bungalow 8 (Sydney), Llama Bar (Perth), Cloudland (Brisbane), Optus Gala Dinner (The Great Hall, Sydney University) & the Australian Event Awards (Westin Hotel).

Click HERE to read an interview from inthemix, April 2009.

bookings@thegrooveacademy.com.au