Proudly positioned at the head of a group of niche market companies, the Groove Group of companies is the original "Complete Entertainment Production Facility", dedicated to providing unique, world-class services.

The Groove Group relies on its well established systems and market knowledge to support its client base, and the Groove team takes great pride in offering:

* Strict adherance to client briefs

* Friendly and personal service

* Flexibility

* Highest quality products and services

* CREATIVITY!

One of the aspects that makes the Groove Group special is the personability of the team members - they are down-to-earth, hard working and fun loving, bringing an attitude to the job that constantly draws praise from clients.

The Groove Team

Dr. Jacob Simonsen
Jacob was born in Denmark and has toured the world as a performer, producer, manager and entrepreneur. He heads up the Groove Group's seven companies in fields as diverse as entertainment, intellectual property and technical systems – the first of which was formed in 1987. 

Jacob is world renowned as one of the foremost Music Producers and Technologists and holds numerous awards for his contribution to the music industry as well as a string of chart successes.

Having recently received an Honourary Doctorate in Ortho-Biology and Biosophy, Jacob continues to search for challenges and expand the Groove Group of companies.

Leighton Smith
Leighton is one of New Zealand’s foremost DJ’s –
known in the music industry as DJ L8N. He specialises in Trance and Hard Trance music - although he HAS been spotted recently around town playing HOUSE!!!

Leighton has worked with countless international DJ’s, has toured internationally and throughout New Zealand and played to audiences of over 10,000 people.

As Groove Merchant's Installation Manager, Leighton is applying all his technical knowledge and perfectionism to Groove's club, restaurant and venue installations.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Groove Group should you have any queries or require further information.