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*SINGER and LIGHT UP ELECTRIC VIOLINIST* Wedding and high profile event performer. ⭐️ As seen on This Morning ⭐️

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Here's a bit about me... I have been singing, performing, and playing a variety of instruments from a young age, violin was the first and led me into the most fun filled job I could ever imagine! I used to spend my spare time as a student busking on the streets of Manchester (hence the name Busker Ella) a name I created with the fairytale Cinderella in mind as I could relate to her 'rags to riches' story as I started on the streets and suddenly found myself performing to 40'000 people at the Ethiad Stadium! The music momentum gathered when I went on to gain a BA (Hons) Degree in Music Composition & Professional Practice, record my own EP, then an album of my own work and win award after award... Throughout the course of my musical career, I feel I won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life; performing at a variety of venues including as I mentioned above, the Ethiad Stadium, Manchester Academy, Football Club Awards Ceremonies, Charity Ball's and meeting Strictly Come Dancing Stars as well as making numerous radio appearances, all the while recording new music and covers online and receiving positive feedback from famous names like Gareth Malone and his Military Wives Choir, Vincent Company, LMFAO and Ocean Beach's very own Wayne Lineker.

Busker

5 out of 5

10 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Busker's Reviews

5 out of 5

Catherine was very easy to deal with and was just lovely. She helped make our wedding just perfect. A wonderful talent who I wouldn't hesitate using again. Thank you.

5 out of 5

An exceptional performance.

5 out of 5

Excellent, can't fault her talent and professionalism : )

Reply from Busker

5 months ago

It was a pleasure; enjoyed every second, especially when the whole of Victoria Leeds Shopping Centre joined in with Proud Mary! Love my job!

5 out of 5

Absolutely amazing singer who made the children at the party so involved. We could not of wished for a better person to entertain us. It was a fabulous evening. Thankyou again x

Reply from Busker

1 year ago

Loved this, was an absolute pleasure!

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5 out of 5

Busker Ella sang for us at our charity event last week, I had already read the reviews of how lovely she was but she really really is such a lovely person- I turned around several times because I thought the show had switched the music back on but it was Ella singing- her voice is absolutely AMAZING, would highly recommend for any event!! Book her you definitely won’t be disappointed- thank you Ella x

5 out of 5

Busker Ella performed at our wedding on 20th April. She was absolutely brilliant and all our guests commented on how great she was. A lovely professional lady, with s great talent. We have no hesitation in recommending her for your special event. We were so glad we had her for our special day, she created the perfect atmosphere for our guests to mingle and relax. Thank you ❤️❤️

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Busker's Song list

Riptide

Budapest

Son of a preacher man

Superstition

Uptown Funk

Come away with me

Perfect

Fly me to the moon

Little lion man

Mercy

Brown eyed girl

All of me

A thousand years

Proud Mary

Hold my hand

Greatest day

Thinking out loud

Young hearts

Be the one

Marry you

Ho hey

Hey Soul sister

Naive

Can’t stop this feeling

Summer of 69

Busker Ella violin list

POP:

2 Become 1 - Spice Girls

A Moment Like This - Leona Lewis

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Africa - Toto

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

All About You - McFly

All of Me John Legend

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

Amazed - Lonestar

Angels - Robbie Williams

Another One Bites the Dust - Queen

At Last - Etta James

Baby it’s You - London Grammar

Barcelona - Ed Sheeran

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

Burn - Ellie Goulding

Centuries - Fallout Boy

Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley

Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John

Castle on the Hill - Ed Sheeran

Champagne Supernova - Oasis

Chandelier - Sia

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Chiquitita - ABBA

Cold Heart - Elton John

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Dance Monkey - Tones and I

Dancing on My Own - Robyn/Calum Scott

Dancing Queen - ABBA

Days We Don’t Know - Marek Grechuta

Dirty Old Town - The Pogues

Does Your Mother Know - ABBA

Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen

Easy on Me - Adele

Endless Love - Luther Vandross

Everything - Michael Bublé

Everything I Do - Bryan Adams

Every Time We Touch - Cascada

Feeling Good - Muse

Fernando - ABBA

Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy

Fix You - Coldplay

From This Moment On - Shania Twain

Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - ABBA

Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston

Grenade - Bruno Mars

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Havana - Camila Cabello

Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Hero - Enrique Iglesias

Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's

Hold Back The River - James Bay

Hold My Hand - Jess Glynne

Home - Michael Bublé

How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding

Human - The Killers

I Don’t Care - Justin Bieber/Ed Sheeran

I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith

I Get to Love You - Ruelle

I Have a Dream - ABBA

I Like Me Better - Lauv

I Love the Way You Love Me - Boyzone

I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

I Won't Let You Go - James Morrison

I’ll Be Waiting - Cian Ducrot

I’m Kissing You - Des’ree

I’m Yours - Bruno Mars

Imagine - John Lennon

In My Blood - Shawn Mendes

In My Life - The Beatles

It Must Be Love - Madness

Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri

The Joker & the Queen - Ed Sheeran

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Just You & I - Tom Walker

Killer Queen - Queen

Kiss Me - Dermot Kennedy

Knowing Me, Knowing You - ABBA

Lay All Your Love on Me - ABBA

Little Things - One Direction

Love Is Easy - McFly

Love Me Do - The Beatles

Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding

Make It To Me - Sam Smith

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

Mamma Mia - ABBA

Marry You - Bruno Mars

The Masterplan - Oasis

Money, Money, Money - ABBA

Moon River - Frank Sinatra

My Girl - The Temptations

My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion

The Name of the Game - ABBA

Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley

New Rules - Dua Lipa

Nothing Else Matters - Metallica

One Day Like This - Elbow

One Last Time - Ariana Grande

One of Us - ABBA

Paradise - Coldplay

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Photograph - Ed Sheeran

The Power of Love - Gabrielle Aplin

The Power of Love - Celine Dion

Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx

Runaway - The Corrs

Rule The World - Take That

Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur

Señorita - Camila Cabello

She's Like The Wind - Patrick Swayze

She's The One - Robbie Williams

Shotgun - George Ezra

Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Skyfall - Adele

Somebody to Love - Queen

Someone Like You - Adele

Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

S.O.S. - ABBA

Symphony - Clean Bandit

Songbird - Fleetwood Mac

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Starlight - Muse

Stay With Me - Sam Smith

Sucker - The Jonas Brothers

Super Trouper - ABBA

Take a Chance on Me - ABBA

Tea for Two - Doris Day

Thank You for the Music - ABBA

There You'll Be - Faith Hill

Think Twice - Celine Dion

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Ti Amo - Umberto Tozzi

Tiny Dancer - Elton John

Use Somebody - Kings of Leon

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

Voulez-Vous - ABBA

Waterloo - ABBA

The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson

We Are the Champions - Queen

Whatever - Oasis

When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating

White Cliffs of Dover - Vera Lynn

Who Wants to Live Forever - Queen

Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift

The Winner Takes It All - ABBA

Wonderwall - Oasis

Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus

You Are the Reason - Calum Scott

You Give Me Something - James Morrison

You Raise Me Up - Westlife

You're Beautiful - James Blunt

Your Song - Elton John

Busker's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£150
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£500

First Dance

Vocals or violin (Track of your choice or chosen with my support) performed live to make that moment extra magical.

£250

Drinks reception

An hour of songs chosen to suit your event and keep your guests entertained... brilliant for during photo shoots, waiting for room turnaround etc...

£320

Wedding ceremony

Live vocals or violin with backing tracks during your ceremony really adds a special touch! I’ll perform; 30 minutes whilst guests take their seats 1 song during the brides entrance 2 -3 songs as the register is signed 1 song as the newlyweds exit their ceremony Background music as guests leave the ceremony This price includes 4 custom song requests so you can choose your favourite songs for the special moments during your ceremony.

£400

Wedding ceremony + Drinks Reception

£600

Wedding Ceremony + Drinks Reception + First Dance

Live vocals or violin before the ceremony During the Bride's entrance During the register signing Leaving ceremony FOLLOWED BY 2 x 45 minute sets during the drinks reception THEN 1 bespoke song for FIRST DANCE

£725

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

Live vocals or violin before the service begins Live vocals or violin during the signing of the register Live vocals or violin as guests leave FOLLOWED BY 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception THEN 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served

£800

Wedding Ceremony + Drinks Reception + Wedding Breakfast + First Dance

£925

Customer questions

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

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, I can provide this for an additional cost.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up about 1 hour before the performance time. As soon as my PA is set up I can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for my live performance!

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

Certainly! It has to reflect your tastes and style!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, all equipment is provided and fully PAT tested and insured.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, I offer a bespoke service where music can be requested and tailored to fit your style/genre ie: for your first dance etc... there is an added cost for this but it definitely adds a uniqueness to your event.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My unique spin on well known songs and my enthusiasm and engagement! I incorporate my violin into some sets also!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Ethiad Stadium, Mancunian Suite, Hilton Deansgate, Academy Manchester, The Met Bury.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Beyoncé, Adele, Ben Howard, Sam Fender, James Morrison, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay.

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

The Ethiad Stadium to 40,000 people and one of the Gallaghers no less!

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Motown, R&B, Top 40, Soul, Indie, Pop rock, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music

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Instruments:

Singer, Violin, DJ, Electric violin, Singer (alto), Singer (mezzo soprano)

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event

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Other skills:

Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Fluent improviser, Live looping, Instrumental teaching

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