| Description | Price |
| Solo acoustic performance for 2x 45 minute sets (2 hours including breaks) | £250 (GBP) |
| Solo acoustic performance for 2x 1 hour sets + longer if you shout loud enough! (2.5 -3 hours including breaks) | £300 (GBP) |
| Duo performance for 2x 45 minute sets (2 hours including breaks) | £450 (GBP) |
| Duo performance for 2x 1 hour sets + encore ( apprx 3 hours including breaks) | £550 (GBP) |
| Wedding - All Day Package | £1200 (GBP) |
“Matthew Turner is a versatile and talented singer/guitarist who is an extremely professional and committed individual who takes great pride in his work”
Having travelled all over the UK and even as far as the island of Hvar in Croatia to perform at weddings and events, I have a keen understanding of the importance of live music and how it can be used to create the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. You can be confident that your event entertainment will exceed all expectations, from a professional musician who is approachable, accommodating and committed to making your special day the best it can be.
I am a seasoned performer with over a decade of experience performing at weddings and events. I’m fully self sufficient with high spec industry standard equipment and my ever expanding repertoire consists of over 200 cover songs with my own unique twist, touching on a wide variety of decades from the 1950's to now.
Ideal setups for: Weddings (ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening entertainment), private and public events.
= free travel (up to 30 miles)
Low Tempo/Chilled/Coffee Lounge Style:
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
My Girl - The Temptations
Perfect Strangers - Jonas Blue
Valerie - Amy Winehouse/The Zutons
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Cooler Than Me - Mike Posner
Sittin' On (The Dock Of The Bay) - Otis Redding
Hold On We're Going Home - Drake
Half The World Away - Oasis
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
With Or Without You - U2
Dakota - Stereophonics
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day
Upbeat/Party Style:
Tainted Love - Gloria Jones/Soft Cell
Runaround Sue - Dion
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Hard Days Night - The Beatles
Shotgun - George Ezra
Town Called Malice - The Jam
I Predict A Riot - Kaizer Chiefs
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
Summer Of 69' - Bryan Adams
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Get Lucky - Daft Punk feat Pharrell Williams
Hey Ya - Outkast
Mr Brightside - The Killers (goes without saying)
Parking:
A space for a vehicle must be provided close to the venue for loading in and out of the equipment, and either onsite or offsite parking must be possible during the performance.
Power:
A minimum of 2 power sockets will be required near the performance space.
Yes, I provide my own PA system and a basic light rig as standard for all packages. Advanced lighting options are also available.
Yes, I provide my own PA system and a basic light rig as standard for all packages. Advanced lighting options are also available.
Yes. I provide Spotify background music for up to 60 minutes before the first live set, during the breaks and up to 30 minutes after the final live set.
If you are happy with your quote and you would like to proceed with a booking, I have a very simple 2 step booking process:
• Step 1 - I will send you a link to a performance contract via Signeasy. You will be able to review and sign the contract using your mobile device, tablet or computer by following the email link. You will receive a copy to retain for you records once the contract has been completed.
• Step 2 - The next step is to confirm the booking with a 20% deposit transfer. I will then invoice you for the remaining payment, which can be paid at any time up until 30 days prior to the event.
Yes, a copy of my PLI and PAT certificates can be produced upon request.
Bank transfer is the preferred method of payment.
As soon as possible, as I tend to take wedding bookings up to 2 years in advance, so the earlier the better. I can sometimes accommodate last minute bookings.
Setting up takes approximately 60-90 minutes and packing down takes around 45 minutes. I'm getting quicker with every gig I do.
Preferably yes, as it will make it much easier for me to fulfil your guests song requests on the night, but if there is limited or no internet access in the form of WIFI or mobile data I have thousands of hours of offline Spotify playlists saved as a backup. So the music can go on regardless.
I've been extremely fortunate to have been invited to perform at a couple of weddings on the island of Hvar, Croatia. To play to a packed crowd overlooking the sunset by the sea was a real pinch me moment.
I love to perform at any event where the people in attendance are there to have a good time!
I've been gigging relentlessly since I left school many years ago. Since then I've performed solo and in bands in near enough every local dive bar, pub, village hall, gig venue, a couple of holiday rentals, a few fields and on one particular occasion, a working dairy farm.
Too many to name! But if I had to pick a favourite who has inspired me the most it would be Tim McIlrath from Rise Against. They were my introduction to alternative music which set me on the path to where I am now.
I cover the whole of the UK and Europe. Travel expenses are calculated at 45p per mile, with the first 30 miles free without charge. However, simplified fees are typically provided to offer a rounded quote price.
For events conducted outside of the UK, you will be required to cover the following expenses if they are applicable - fuel, flights, accommodation, parking, vehicle hire, airport transfers, international work/travel documents, sound system hire and food and drink expenses for the agreed duration of my visit. It sounds like a lot, but I will always go well out of my way to find the most reasonable and affordable prices.
Standard equipment setup time and soundcheck for both Solo and Duo options usually takes no longer than 1 hour.
Performance Times:
2x 45 minute sets + 10 minute encore is the most common performance time for both options, although for an extra cost a longer performance such as a 2x 1 Hour sets, or a 3x 45 minute set is possible.
Absolutely! Open air gigs often have that extra special atmosphere. However, I always recommend there has to be a plan B in case the weather decides to turn.
My clients are more than welcome to browse through my repertoire of around 300 songs and highlight their favourites.
The overwhelming majority people who leave reviews say that they couldn't be happier with the experience. I am extremely proud to say that I have maintained a constant 5 star review rating throughout my career as a self employed musician.
Yes, I can hire a battery powered sound system for an additional £20 hire charge for events that have no power sockets within 15m of the performance area. I am more than happy to perform open air events, providing that there is some form of canopy or shelter on standby, just in case.
Yes of course, if the song(s) are to be played during the wedding ceremony or for the first dance then I will learn them at your request for no additional cost. For all other special song requests I charge £50 per song which covers the time spent learning them.
New World Trading Company - The Botanist
Cooper Parry PKF
Shepherd Direct Ltd
3M
Apadmi Ltd
Woodland Vale Tennis Club
Restaurant Park Hvar, Croatia
Too many to name!
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Charity Event
Christmas Party
1950s Music
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk
Folk Rock
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Rock
Britpop
Indie
Alternative Rock
PAT tested
Lighting system included
100% acoustic (no power)
Can provide battery amplifier
Public liability insurance
DJ / background music options
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
Male vocalist