Riki Buckingham
Groove-led funk, soul & world music — solo, duo or full band
Immersive live performances with soulful vocals, expressive guitar, infectious rhythm and strong audience connection.
13+ independently released albums/EPs & singles, including the Trilogy series.
Quick Info
- 500+ live performances across the UK & Europe
- 13+ independently released albums/EPs & singles
- Formats: Solo / Duo / Full Band
- Set length: 60–90 minutes
- Suitable for: Festivals, conscious events, markets, venues, listening spaces and private gatherings
- Travel: UK & Europe
- Tech: Self-contained setup available / rider available
Watch Live
Festival performance highlight — expanded live show with rhythm section.
“Sunshine on the wettest of days, Riki’s voice and music is a tonic for souls young and old, and a cure for weary hearts. Thank you for playing my event, to see people cross the street and come and enjoy your music, was a sheer delight. Highly recommend booking Riki, a full sound for a solo act and every song was a hit.”
Kerri Layton — Dixiebird Music
Solo Performance
Intimate solo performance — suitable for listening spaces, acoustic settings and smaller venues.
Music
A deep independent back catalogue of 13+ albums & singles, including the Trilogy series.
Bio
Riki Buckingham is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist blending funk, soul, blues, flamenco, jazz and world influences into groove-led, emotionally rich live performances. With 500+ live performances across the UK and Europe and a deep independent catalogue of 13+ albums/EPs and singles, Riki creates sets that work across festivals, venues, markets, conscious events, private gatherings and intimate listening spaces.
Highlights
- 500+ live performances across the UK & Europe.
- 13+ independently released albums & singles, including the Trilogy series.
- Performed across festivals, venues, markets, private events, conscious events and intimate listening spaces.
- Solo, duo and full band formats available.
- Known for immersive live performances that balance rhythmic energy, soulful songwriting and strong audience connection.
Upcoming Events
Set List
Original music alongside carefully selected covers, adapted to the event, audience and setting.
Original songs include:
Avalon
Brighten Up This World
Heyana
Walking Each Other Home
Free My Soul
Follow My Destiny
Island of Light
I’m Going Up
Take a Different Path
The New Dawn
Spirit of Man
Sunrise
Let Love Be Love
Selected covers include:
Angel — Jimi Hendrix
Hit the Road Jack / Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby / Black Magic Woman medley
Theme from an Imaginary Western — Jack Bruce / Colosseum
Born to Be Wild — Steppenwolf
You Don’t Know Nothing About Love — Howard Tate
Heart of Gold — Neil Young
Kiss from a Rose — Seal
Stars — Simply Red
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Tech Rider
Solo setup is simple and adaptable. Full technical rider available below.
Booking & Enquiries
Solo, duo and band performances available for festivals, venues, markets, private events and listening spaces.
Based in the UK | Touring UK & Europe
[email protected]
+44 7925 278538