Instant Funk Tickets

Instant Funk is a cornerstone of late-70s and early-80s funk, born from the scenes in Trenton and Philadelphia in 1975. The group built a reputation backing major artists before stepping into the spotlight with their own material. Their peak came as a chart-topping force on R&B and Dance charts, while their debut and subsequent studio albums helped define an era of polished, club-ready funk. Today, we’ve got the latest on their ongoing live appearances and a concise look at their discography, so you can easily secure your seats to see them live.

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Biography, discography highlights, and tour info below. We include official social links for Instant Funk and key outlets, so you can follow along for new releases and tour announcements. If you’re looking to relive classic era funk or experience a modern live performance by a veteran act, this page is your go-to resource—delivered in a straightforward, trustworthy way.

• Origin: Trenton/Philadelphia, formed in 1975
• Active: 1975–1985, with later live appearances including 2025 shows
• Breakthrough: I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) – US Hot 100 #20; #1 on US R&B and US Dance charts
• Albums: Self-titled Instant Funk (1979), Looks So Fine (1980), Instant Funk V (1982), Kinky (1983); TSOP debut in 1976
• Compilation: The Albums 1976–1983 (Robinsongs/Cherry Red, 2023)
• Recent activity: 2025 live appearance at The Old Woollen, Leeds (Dec 27, 2025)

• Official social channels and websites: follow for new music and tour updates