Independent Musicians Collective
Timeless Soul.
Exceptional Musicianship.
An eight-piece Soul and R&B band renowned for rich, layered vocal harmonies and timeless repertoire. Blending classic songs with a jazz band, their sound is warm, refined, and deeply musical - led by some of the finest musicians in London.
IMC holds residencies at PizzaExpress Live Holborn and Soul Mama, alongside performances at many leading venues, reflecting the collective’s reputation for consistency, quality, and exceptional live music.
At the core of IMC is Matt Bain, Musical Director and driving force behind the collective. A respected leader on the live music circuit, Matt curates and directs every lineup, ensuring the highest professional standards.
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‘We absolutely loved having IMC perform at our wedding ceremony – their upbeat, joyful Motown and jazz covers helped make our ceremony personal, fun and memorable. They had our guests dancing along to Stevie Wonder’s As, welling up to Etta James’ At Last and singing along at the top of their voices to L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole. They were happy to take requests, including arranging a version of ‘Higher and Higher’ for the day. IMC provided an incredible soundtrack to our wedding and we would highly recommend them to any couples putting together a personal, fun, contemporary ceremony.’
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- Wedding in Oxford, UK
The IMC setlist
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Upcoming shows
IMC present: An R&B and Hip-Hop OdysseY
Friday 31st July 2026, 7:30pm, Soul Mama Islington
IMC's eclectic 10-piece collective are bringing you a spectacular musical celebration of R&B and Hip-Hop spanning over fifty years. Expect IMC’s hallmark deep bass grooves, dazzling vocal harmonies and stunningly soulful lead vocals in their specially arranged collection of the greatest R&B/Hip-Hop tracks ever recorded. From D'Angelo, Jay-Z, Tyla and Estelle to TLC, Destiny's Child and SWV- there’s something for every R&B/Hip-Hop fan here.