Soul & R&B DJ · UK

DJ Franco

Motion Sounds

Smooth soul and R&B for weddings, private events and party nights, from the DJ behind Motion Sounds and its annual trip to Saint Lucia.

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Soul. R&B. Motion Sounds.
DJ Franco smiling outside Ridley Road Market

About

Soul, R&B & a room full of people

From bedroom mixes at 14 to more than 20 years behind the decks, DJ Franco brings a lifelong love of music to every crowd. Inspired by family and friends, he blends soul, R&B, rare groove and sounds from garage to reggae, soca, house and beyond.

As the founder of Motion Sounds, he has taken his music from UK club nights, festivals and Notting Hill Carnival to events across Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Today, the Motion family returns to his Saint Lucian roots for a week of music, culture and friendship.

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Introducing DJ Franco – Founder of Motion Sound

From humble beginnings mixing in his bedroom on his older brother’s equipment at the age of 14, DJ Franco has grown into a respected DJ and promoter. Inspired by his cousins, legendary DJ Matt “Jam” Lamont and the late Lawrence Lamontagne, along with his close friend, the late Clemy Riley, Franco developed a passion for music that has shaped a career spanning more than 20 years.

Known for his ability to read a crowd and seamlessly blend genres, Franco takes audiences on a musical journey through R&B, Soul, Rare Groove, Garage, Jungle, Reggae, Soca, House, Afrobeats, Zouk, and much more.

As the founder of Motion Sound, Franco has built a respected brand known for delivering quality music, unforgettable events, and bringing people together through music. His career has taken him across the globe, performing in Sardinia, Greece, Crete, Lanzarote, The Gambia, St Lucia, and beyond, as well as at some of the UK’s weekenders, festivals, carnivals, and major events. He has also successfully taken the Motion brand overseas, creating international events that combine world-class entertainment with authentic cultural experiences and bringing the Motion family together beyond the UK.

A familiar face at Notting Hill Carnival for Smokey Joe Roadshow and Love music Hate Racism for many years, Franco has also performed at numerous festivals, owned and presented on the online radio station Soulm8 FM, collaborated with some of the UK’s finest DJs and promoters and entertained at celebrity events, fashion shows, corporate functions for leading brands, television and film productions, while enjoying a successful club DJ career.

His reputation has been built on versatility, professionalism, consistency, and an unwavering passion for creating unforgettable experiences through music. Whether performing to intimate crowds or thousands of people, DJ Franco always delivers with style, energy, and authenticity.

Now, DJ Franco is taking the Motion family back to his roots in the beautiful island of St Lucia for another unforgettable week of music, culture, friendship. From breathtaking boat cruise and beach parties to authentic cultural experiences and unforgettable nights beneath the Caribbean stars, Motion St Lucia is more than just a holiday—it’s a family reunion that showcases how the Motion brand has grown from a UK club night into an internationally recognised experience.

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Soul & R&B
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United Kingdom
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Motion Sounds
Every year
Saint Lucia trip

Services

Set the mood

Weddings

Soul and R&B for the ceremony drinks, the first dance and the dance floor.

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Private events

Birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations with the right soundtrack.

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Club & party nights

Soul and R&B sets for club nights, day parties and socials.

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Promotions by Motion Sounds

DJ Franco's own promotions company, putting on events for a soul and R&B crowd.

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Corporate events

A soundtrack for your event

Corporate bookings start from £100 per hour. Get in touch for a tailored quote.

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Motion Sounds · Every year

Motion Sounds Saint Lucia Week

Once a year, Motion Sounds swaps the UK for the Caribbean. Register your interest and be first to hear when the next trip opens.

DJ Franco collaborated with Sherwinn “Dupes” Brice and Jonelle James of Dupes Did It Music to create Motion Sounds Saint Lucia Week.

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Sherwinn Dupes Brice, Jonelle James and DJ Franco together on the Saint Lucia trip
DJ Franco with Sherwinn “Dupes” Brice and Jonelle James of Dupes Did It Music, collaborators on Motion Sounds Saint Lucia Week.

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Music, community & giving back

A look at the Motion Sounds Saint Lucia trip and the charitable work that’s part of the journey.

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Booking & enquiries

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Weddings, private parties, birthdays, corporate events and club nights. Tell us the date, the place and the vibe, and we'll get back to you.

Corporate bookings start from £100 per hour. For weddings, private parties and other bookings, enquire for a tailored quote.

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