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About Ant

Get the party started with one of the best and most versatile sax players in the country. Drinks receptions & evening slots available.

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Saxophonist

Manchester

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I've performed all over the world, playing an instrument I love, including tours of the UK, Europe and America. I have a wealth of experience performing at weddings, alongside many DJs and bands, as well as solo sets with my own playlists. My skill set ranges from classical recitals, performing in orchestras such as Halle, BBC, Opera North, Liverpool Philharmonic. I have also toured the world with big bands and love playing jazz. Most of my pop playing happens at weddings and events or for recording projects, but I have also performed with Everything Everything on their Man Alive tour. I regularly play in touring theatre shows ranging from Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Billy Elliot, Shrek, Elf and many others. I have over 15 years experience performing at events and weddings. My versatility means I can tailor the music to your event perfectly.

Ant

5 out of 5

12 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Ant's Reviews

5 out of 5

Amazing!! Guests absolutely loved the surprise! 10/10 😊

5 out of 5

Ant has recently done our wedding and was extremely helpful from start to finish highly recommend all my wedding guests have commented on his performance

5 out of 5

Ant made the night for my daughters 18th and Dads 70th joint Gatsby theme birthday party. He was absolutely amazing and very accommodating. Thanks very much

5 out of 5

Amazing. Ant provided lovely background music as the evening guests arrived then switched to dance classics with our DJ for the last hour. Would highly recommend.

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5 out of 5

Anthony was the evening entertainment at our wedding and he was absolutely fantastic! Almost every guest commented afterwards at how great 'The Sax' was. The quality, the song choices, the atmosphere - the highlight of the day by far. Can't thank him enough and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!

5 out of 5

Totally recommend Anthony for your special occasion. Very helpful answering all of our questions / requests before the big day in regards to times and moving rooms. A true professional with a range of music which suited all ages of the wedding guests. Everyone commented how much they loved this section of the wedding day. Thank you so much

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Ant's Song list

// Ceremony ideas - perfect for background music while signing the register, or walking down the aisle

The Way You Look Tonight

L.O.V.E

Thousand Miles

Can't Stop The Feeling

Love Yourself

Your Song

How Deep Is Your Love

Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Baker Street

Just The Way You Are

Million Love Songs

Stand By Me

We Found Love

Let's Stay Together

Disney requests - Toy Story, Up, Snow White

// Drinks reception ideas - adding a touch of class to any reception. These can be upbeat or more background. Below is a mix of jazz, pop and ibiza.

Dancing in the Moonlight

September

So Sick

Valerie

Man in the mirror

Just the two of us

I love your smile

Isn't she lovely

Can't take my eyes off you

Clothes off

Let's stay together

I Feel Good

Somebody Else's Guy

Escape

Careless Whisper

Lovely Day

Three Little Birds

Don't Look Back In Anger

Easy

Sweet Caroline

Every Little Thing

// Evening party ideas - These songs are tried and tested and guaranteed to get people up on the dance floor!! A real mix of 70s 80s 90s pop, RnB and Ibiza.

Jubel

This Girl

I wanna dance with somebody

How will I know

Real Love

Higher Love

Pjanoo

Rhythm of the night

Never too much

Young hearts run free

Dreams

Black Magic

Freed from desire

Show me love

Real Love x Sunchyme

Finally

Rather Be Alone

Just Fine

Black Magic

Believe Me

Soul Sacrifice

Pump It Up

You Got Me Baby

21 Reasons

U Sure Do

Make Me Feel Good

BED

Head & Heart

Wish You Well

Remember

CUFF IT

Afraid to Feel

Senorita

This is how we do it

Crazy In Love

Signs

Down With Trumpets

GIMMIE GIMMIE GIMMIE!

Superstition

Call Me Al

Town Called Malice

Disco 2000

Go Your Own Way

Sweet Home Alabama

S&M

Cheap Thrills

Lush Life

Turn Me On

Lola's Theme

Low

Wonderwall

Mr. Brightside

Proud Mary

Uptown Funk

Signed Sealed Delivered

Insomnia

Dreamer

Gotta Let you Go

Pump up the Jam

Brothers and Sisters

Let me Show You

I want your Soul

Don't Give me Your Life

At Night

Danza Kuduro

Hotel Room Service

Destination Calabria

Mr. Saxobeat

Rhythm is a Dancer

Dance Monkey

Talk Dirty

Changes

Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie

The Boy Is Mine

Spectrum

Intoxicated

Get Right

Infinity

Relax My Eyes

Million Dollar Bill

Single Ladies

Give Me Everything

Gypsy Woman

Despacito

Blurred Lines

Happy

Sweet Caroline

Girls Just Want to have fun

You Can't hurry Love

And the beat goes on

Kiss

I Feel For You

Shackles

Shine

New Rules

Sonnentanz

Somebody Told Me

Shut up and dance

Came here for love

All Cried Out

Panic Room

My Head is a Jungle

Summer Of 69

Waves

Sir Duke

Needing U

Cola

Bang Bang

Afterglow

Bootylicious

Ant's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£375
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£625
Up to 3 hours	£625

1 hour party set

1 hour of sax music is the perfect surprise for your party guests to get them on the dance floor and keep them there!! *must have a pre-booked DJ

£500

Drinks reception

2 x 45 minutes of background or upbeat sax music during your drinks reception. You choose the type of music - pop/chilled ibiza/jazz or a mix of all three.

£550

Evening saxDJ

Full evening's entertainment to get your guests on the dance floor. 3x30 minutes of sax alongside a pre-booked DJ.

£625

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My reviews speak for themselves! "I couldn't of ask for anything more. He was amazing. Got the party started, was out-going, friendly and everyone is still taking about him. Would highly recommend. One of the best"

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Abroad // Cyprus - Thomas Cook's 175 party Montreal - Jazz Festival Paris, New York, Munich, Berlin, Budapest UK // Liberte, Liverpool (residency) Liverpool Arena Ronnie Scott's, London Union Chapel, London UK Theatres include Manchester Palace Theatre, Manchester Opera House, Liverpool Empire, Milton Keynes, Plymouth, Hull, Blackpool, Coventry, Cardiff

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Mainly jazz artists such as Charlie Parker but also lots of 80s and 90s music.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Everything Everything - Union Chapel, London Ronnie Scott's, London TV work - Blue Peter - Tom Fletcher

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

No problem! Just inform me as soon as you can if there is a significant change, and I'll be happy to accommodate.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

If you are booking me for a small venue and have chosen my laptop DJ package, I will provide music for the whole evening!

How much time do you need to set up?

If you've booked me with a pre arranged DJ, then set up time is 15 minutes max. If you've booked a full package with speakers/lights, then I usually allow an hour set up.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Not just from the set list! I always encourage clients to send me songs they love, so I get a good idea of what they will love.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes. If I'm playing alongside a pre booked DJ, then I bring my mic, and a spare speaker incase I need one. If I'm bringing my full gear, speakers/lights/laptop/mic then I'll just need power sockets!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

I get many requests to play different songs, depending on the occasion, so I'm always happy to take new requests!

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Ibiza club, House, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Electronic, Deep house, Electro-Swing, Ambient, Electronica, Jazz, Blues, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Light music, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Britpop, Indie, Pop rock, Traditional church music, Classical, Musical theatre, Classical crossover, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone, Soprano saxophone, Baritone saxophone

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Event types:

Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching

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