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Solo Singers in Durham

Hire a solo singer in Durham

A solo singer is one of the simplest ways to add live music to a wedding or party. In Durham, singers are booked for the walk down the aisle, the drinks reception, the wedding breakfast and smaller celebrations, bringing a personal touch that recorded music can't match.

Durham has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Ramside Hall Hotel and South Causey Inn to Beamish Hall Hotel. Our solo singers travel to towns across the area, including Durham, Darlington and Bishop Auckland, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. You'll find more Durham venues below, including Hardwick Hall Hotel, Lumley Castle and Bradbury Glade, each with its own page.

Solo singers come in a few different styles. Some accompany themselves on guitar, some sing at the piano, some specialise in swing and crooner songs, and others perform to backing tracks for a fuller sound.

Hireaband has booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each solo singer on this page travels to Durham as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £250 to £900, depending on how long they perform and the date
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included
  • Ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast packages available from many acts
  • Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Think about the part of the day you want covered and the kind of songs you like. For a ceremony, choose a singer whose repertoire includes the songs you want for the aisle and the signing. For a party, look for a singer with an upbeat set list and a PA big enough for the room.

Most solo singer bookings fall between £250 and £900. A single set for the ceremony sits at the lower end, while a singer covering the ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast, or an evening set, sits towards the upper end. The date and time of year make up the rest of the difference, so a weekday or winter date can cost less than a summer Saturday.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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Simon Shaw

Solo Singer-Guitarist | Hugely Talented and Versatile | Available in Midlands And North

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From £395

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The Essential Motown and Soul Show

The finest solo Motown and soul music show on the planet!

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Jessie MaKee

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Background or Main Event Entertainment

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From £570

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Guitarist Marcus

Singer / Guitarist | Afternoon or Evening Performance

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From £355

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Piers Benjamin - Pianist & Singer

Ideal For Background Music Or Full Performance. Beautiful Vocals & The Finest Piano Playing.

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From £845

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Dan Burnett - Piano Vocalist

Dan Burnett is one of the UK’s leading piano vocalists. It’s in his blood.

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From £495

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
Working with a budget?

Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Neil Elliott

A highly versatile professional solo entertainer from Newcastle for all kinds of events

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From £445

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FAQs

Most cover the ceremony, the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast, and some also play an evening set. Many can learn a special song for the aisle or the first dance.

Many do. Some accompany themselves on guitar or piano, while others sing to backing tracks for a fuller sound. Each singer's page shows exactly how they perform.

Yes. Singer-guitarists and singers using backing tracks bring everything they need. Singer-pianists usually bring a digital piano if the venue in Durham doesn't have one.

Very little. A small corner of the room and a standard power socket is usually enough.

Typically £250 to £900, depending on how long they perform and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Most can, given a few weeks' notice. Mention it when you enquire and the singer will confirm.

Reviews

(5)

“Just a note to say thank you so much for friday night. You were brilliant, everyone loved the music, and the dancing!! It was such a fun evening, hope you did too even if you were working!Looking forward to booking you again...just need another excuse for a party!! In the meantime maybe see you at amuse bouche.”

(5)

“Jessie was amazing from the minute we first spoke to him, so chilled and made everything stress free which is exactly what we wanted. He has the most incredible voice and his performance of our first dance was honestly unreal, we actually preferred it to the original! Even with only 30 guests at the wedding party, he still managed to fill the dance floor with the DJ set later on. We cannot thank him enough.”

(5)

“Hi. We would like to record our appreciation to Declan Daniel for the music he played at our wedding reception last Saturday. Many of the guests commented on the quality of his playing and there is no doubt that Declan's music added a very special ingredient to our special day. Please pass on our thanks and best wishes for his musical career. Many thanks also for a very efficient service. Best wishes”

(5)

“We hired Greg for a private party and he had everyone up and dancing in no time!! Not only was he a fantastic singer but a great entertainer. He sang such a brilliant range of songs that there was something to suit everyone. It was such a good night and we cannot wait for him to sing again at our next function.”

(5)

“Paul is such a lovely guy and he kept in touch frequently in the run-up to the wedding. Paul was happy to play songs we requested and not to play songs we asked him not to. He played the music we requested in between his usual set and guests commented on how good the music was. Paul also made announcements for the first dance etc. which was great. Overall we were delighted we had booked Paul and highly recommend him for your wedding.”

(5)

“Marcus really made our perfect day complete, he sang and played guitar doing three sets throughout the day, and did an outstanding job. All of our guests have commented on how good he was and how it made the day that bit more special. We would highly recommend Marcus to anyone, nothing was too much trouble for him, he even learnt a new song for us. Thank you once again from Ash & Cobie”

Local Venues in Durham

Hardwick Hall Hotel

Hardwick Hall Hotel

A country house hotel in Hardwick Park at Sedgefield, with lakeside lawns, a flower-filled chapel and an estate whose story runs back to 1183.

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Dalton Old Pump House

Dalton Old Pump House

A Grade II* listed Victorian pump house near Seaham where you dine among the original engine works, with a rose-planted terrace just outside the door.

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Beamish Hall Hotel

Beamish Hall Hotel

A Grade II* listed country house in 24 acres of Durham parkland, with ceremonies among the trees, a Winter Gardens marquee and 44 rooms upstairs.

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Ramside Hall Hotel

Ramside Hall Hotel

A 350-acre estate on the edge of Durham with a crystal-chandeliered ballroom, treehouses in the grounds and 127 bedrooms for the stragglers.

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Black Horse Beamish

Black Horse Beamish

A restored 300-year-old inn on 37 acres at Beamish, with lavender fields, long valley views and one of the few permanent marquees in the North East.

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Bradbury Glade

Bradbury Glade

Giant linked tipis in a 60-acre wood near Sedgefield, with a small ceremony barn among the trees and firepits burning inside once the light goes.

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Durham Castle

Durham Castle

Dinner in a Norman great hall of 1284, with the cathedral just across Palace Green and the whole castle given over to a single wedding a day.

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South Causey Inn

South Causey Inn

A family-run inn above the Beamish valley with four separate wedding venues, a beamed old barn and views running straight down the valley below.

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Lumley Castle

Lumley Castle

A 14th-century castle above the River Wear at Chester-le-Street, with 630 years of history, a medieval Barons Hall and nine acres of parkland.

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