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Caroline Richardson

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The Ultimate Sax Experience for Your Event!
Saxophonist
Rochester
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With a passion for creating unforgettable musical moments, I am a highly trained saxophonist dedicated to bringing energy, elegance, and atmosphere to every performance. I hold a Master’s degree from one of the country’s top conservatories, where I refined my craft to the highest level. My experience spans a wide range of prestigious stages and events, including performances in London’s West End, as well as appearances on cruise ships around the world. Alongside this, I have played at countless weddings and private parties, understanding exactly how to set the perfect tone—whether it’s a romantic ceremony, sophisticated drinks reception, or a high-energy dancefloor set. Music has always been at the heart of everything I do, and I genuinely love connecting with people through performance. Every event is unique, and I pride myself on creating the right vibe to make your occasion truly special and memorable. I can bring great energy as a solo saxophonist, creating a standout live experience for your event. I also offer the option of combining live sax with a professional DJ to keep the energy high and the dancefloor full.

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Caroline's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Claire S
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Caroline was amazing! Better than we imagined. She met the vibe we wanted and did not disappoint. Look forward to future bookings 😊

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Evie T
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Caroline was perfect! She arrived with no problems and was all set up and started playing as soon as we left our ceremony room as requested! She was also super flexible and was more than happy to move from inside to outside part way through her set when we realised it was sunny again outside and wanted to have our wedding reception drinks outside! Everyone loved her music and playing and it was exactly what we needed and could have ever imagined for our wedding day! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!! Thank you for being a part of our wedding Caroline!

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Alfie W
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

Caroline was amazing at our wedding party - sadly we had to leave in a rush (A&E trip for the new husband 😅) so missed the music, however all our guests said how wonderful Caroline was and how she played the saxophone so expertly - gutted we missed it, but we’ll just have to book Caroline for another event in the future! Thank you so much x

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Lara H
1 year ago, for a Concert in Church Rd
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5 out of 5

I really enjoyed watching Caroline perform. her virtuosity and musicality really showed through the programme. You can tell how much she enjoys performing music.

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Paul A
1 year ago, for a Concert in Church Rd
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5 out of 5

I recently attended a concert given by Caroline and I think she is a very talented musician and would highly recommend her for you to see if you get the chance!

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Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
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This act has been working with Encore for over a year

Caroline's Song list

Other songs can be requested
CEREMONY MUSIC
Risk It All - Bruno Mars
Coming up Roses - Harry Styles
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Yellow - Coldplay
Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
I Get to Love You - Ruelle
Your Song - Elton John
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
Fields of Gold - Sting
Photograph - Ed Sheeran
All Of Me - John Legend
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Endless Love - Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross
You are the Reason - Callum Scott
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
I See the Light - Tangled
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Ordinary - Alex Warren
Birds of a Feather - Billie Ellish
The Scientist - Coldplay
Speechless- Dan and Shay
Love the Hell out of You - Lewis Capaldi
Pointless - Lewis Capaldi
Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
Stargazing - Myles Smith
Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Lover - Taylor Swift
Enchanted - Taylor Swift
Your Still the One - Shania Twain
SIGNING REGISTER/EXITMUSIC
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
So Easy (To Fall In Love) - Olivia Dean
Lovely Day - Bill Wuthers
Just the Two of Us - Bill Wuthers
For Once in My Life - Stevie Wonder
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
Everything - Michael Buble
Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
At Last - Etta James
All You Need is Love - The Beatles
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Beauty and the Beast - Disney
God Only Knows - Beach Boys
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Every Breath You Take - Police
10,000 Hours - Justin Bieber
Saving All My Love for You - Whitney Houston
Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
Can’t Take My Eyes Of You - Frankie Valli
Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
Imagine - John Lennon
Glimpse of Us - Joji
My Girl - The Temptations
DRINKS RECEPTION
Put Your Records on - Corinne Bailey
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Cheek to Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald
The Way You Look Tonight
Angels - Robbie Williams
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Mamma Mia - ABBA
I DO, I DO, I DO - ABBA
Thank You for the Music - ABBA
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Fernado - ABBA
I Have A Dream - ABBA
Slipping Through My Fingers - ABBA
Chiquitta - ABBA
Gimme Gimme - ABBA
I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Yesterday - The Beatles
Let it Be - The Beatles
Here, There and Everywhere - The Beatles
How Deep is Your Love - Bee Gees
Take my Breath Away - Berlin
Love on Top - Beyoncé
Halo - Beyoncé
Skinny Love - Bon Iver
Leave the Door Open - Bruno Mars
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
Pink Pony Club - Chappel Roan
Subway - Chappell Roan
Believe - Cher
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Fix You - Coldplay
Easy - Commodores
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
September - Earth Wind and Fire
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Don’t Go Breaking My heart - Elton John
Sweet Dreams - Euyrthmics
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Careless Whisper - Georgie Michael
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Adore You - Harry Styles
Falling - Harry Styles
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
You Say - Lauren Daigle
Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
All Night Long - Lionel Ritchie
Hello - Lionel Ritchie
I Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
This Town - Niall Horan
Man I Need - Olivia Dean
Nice To Eachother - Olivia Dean
Sitting On the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
You to Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
I’m Not The Only One - Sam Smith
Lay Me Down - Sam Smith
Die on this Hill - Sienna Spiro
Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Back for Good - Take That
A Million Love Songs - Take That
You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
What’s Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner
Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
Rosanna - TOTO
Africa - TOTO
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
Riptide - Vance Joy
I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston
How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
PARTY MUSIC
DISCO/FUNK/SOUL/R&B
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Voulez Vous - ABBA
Gimme Gimme - ABBA
Waterloo - ABBA
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind and Fire
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Celebration - Kool and the Gang
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
ABC - Jackson 5
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Pick Up the Pieces - Average White Band
I'm Every Woman - Chaka Khan
DANCE/EDM/HOUSE
Jubel - Klingande
Mr Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan
Wake Me Up - Avicii
Heard and Heart - Joel Corry (MNEK)
Hotel Room Service - Pitfall
Im Good (Blue) - Bebe Rexha
Wild Ones - Flo Rida/ Sia
Feel So Close - Calvin Harris
Titanium - David Guetta
Without You - David Guetta
Reality - Lost Frequencies
Closer - Chainsmokers
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO
Sweet Loving - Sigala
This Girl - Kings
Freed From Desire - GALA
Piece of Your Heart - Medusa
Infinity - Guru Josh
Dance Monkey - Tones and I
A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay
Something Just Like This - Coldplay
Cheerleader - OMI
Samba de Janeiro - Bellini
Destination Calabria - Alex Gaudino
Fireball - Pitbull
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
What Is Love - Headway
Drop it - Jimmy Sax
No Man No Cry - Jimmy Sax
We Found Love - Rhianna
Show Me Love - Robin S
Changes - Fail and Wad
POP
Where is My Husband - RAYE
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
Dracula - Tame Impala
APT. Rose and Bruno Mars
Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon
Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
Love In Top - Beyonce
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston
Take on Me - A HA
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
Only Girl in the World - Rhianna
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Rio - Duran Duran
Levitating - Dua Lipa
Dance the Night - Dua Lipa
Training Season - Dua Lipa
Cold Heart - Dua Lipa and Elton John
I'm Still Standing - Elton John
7 Rings - Ariana Grande
Problem - Ariana Grande
We Can't Be Friends - Ariana Grande
Greedy - Ariana Grande
I Want it That Way - Backstreet Boys
Firework - Katy Perry
Edge of Glory - Lady Gaga
Bang Bang - Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
Domino - Jessie J
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Opalite - Taylor Swift
The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift
Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
Castle on a Hill - Ed Sheeran
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
As It Was - Harry Styles
Adore You - Harry Styles
Music from a Sushi Restaurant - Harry Styles
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
Good 4 U - Olivia Rodrigo
Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter
Please Please - Sabrina Carpenter
ManChild - Sabrina Carpenter
Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Believe - Cher
So What - Pink
Get this Party Started - Pink
Black Magic - Little Mix
Wings - Little Mix
Wannabe - Spice Girl
Britney Spears - Toxic
Britney Spears - Baby Hit Me One More Time
Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush
Like A Prayer - Madonna
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
The Best - Tina Turner
Reach - S Club 7
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
Bad Guy - Billie Ellish
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
9-5 - Dolly Parton
Man! I Feel like a Woman - Shania Twain
Havana - Camilla Cabello
About Damn Time - Lizzo
Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo
Kiss - Prince
Africa - TOTO
Rosanna - TOTO
How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Good Luck Babe - Chappell Roan
Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan
Senorita - Shawn Mendes
Greedy - Tate McRae
Im So Excited - Pointer Sisters
Counting Stars - One Republic
My Life Would Suck Without You - Kelly Clarkson
Cake by the Ocean - DNCE
Mamma Mia - ABBA
Super Trouper - ABBA
Take a Chance on Me - ABBA
Does Your Mother Know - ABBA
Sugar - Maroon 5
Beat it - Michael Jackson
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Moves Like Jagger - Mick Jagger
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Footloose - Kenny Loggings
Sound of the Underground - Girls Aloud
Tragedy - Steps
ROCK/INDIE ROCK/ROCK N ROLL
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Mr Brightside - Killers
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Sweet Child O Mine - Guns N Roses
Money for Nothing - Dire Straits
Zombie - Cranberries
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Im a Believer - The Monkees

Caroline's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£187.50
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£375
Up to 3 hours£500
Packages
CEREMONY ONLY BRONZE PACKAGE2 hours
Live sax performance for: Guests Arrival Music Aisle Walk Signing of Register Exit Music Pre-event music consultation (song choices) Performance to backing tracks Sound setup for ceremony space Arrival/setup before guests 💡 Perfect for: couples who only want live music for the ceremony
£250
🎷 PARTY PACKAGE (SAX ONLY)3 hours
Live sax performances throughout the evening Multiple featured sets Interactive performance with guests Customised set style to suit your event with a consultation Flexible timing across the night Party Lighting 💡 Perfect for: events that want to elevate the party with live performance
£300
CEREMONY + DRINKS RECEPTION SILVER PACKAGE4 hours
Everything in Bronze Ceremony Package PLUS: Live sax performance during drinks reception Up to 2 hours total live coverage Light audience interaction (optional roaming sax) Transition music between ceremony → reception 💡 Perfect for: couples wanting atmosphere after the ceremony but no evening party music
£500
CEREMONY AND DRINKS RECEPTION GOLD PACKAGE6 hours
Everything in the Silver Package, PLUS: Live Acoustic Guitar for your Ceremony & Drinks Reception alongside the sax. Upgrade from backing tracks to a fully live experience, with acoustic guitar performed alongside saxophone for a richer, more dynamic sound. 💡 Perfect for couples who want a fully live, high-impact musical experience with a natural, elegant feel.
£600
(CEREMONY + DRINKS + PARTY | DJ + SAX)8 hours
Ceremony live sax (entrance, signing, exit music with backing tracks or Acoustic Guitar) Drinks Reception Live Sax Set with backing tracks or acoustic guitar. Evening Sax and DJ set (full night) Full musical coordination across the day Seamless transitions (no gaps in atmosphere) Priority planning consultation (playlist + timeline) Party Lighting 💡 Perfect for: couples wanting one supplier for a full, stress-free experience
£875
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients often say the thing they love most is the energy and atmosphere I bring to the event. The mix of live sax with well-known tracks creates a unique sound that really lifts the room and gets people engaged. Many also mention how I interact with guests and adapt the performance to the vibe of the crowd, making each event feel personal and memorable.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Highlights include the Charing Cross Theatre in London’s West End and the Headliners Theatre onboard the Arvia Cruise Ship. Alongside this, I regularly perform at weddings and private venues across the UK, including venues such as Forest Row, Blatches Farm, and The Barnyard, bringing live sax to all kinds of celebrations and events.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I’m influenced by a mix of artists, including Kenny G and David Sanborn for their expressive sax styles, as well as modern Ibiza and club sax performers such as Jimmy Sax. I also draw inspiration from popular pop music artists to create energetic, crowd-focused live performances such as Harry Styles, Whitney Houston and ABBA.

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

Charing Cross Theatre - London's Westend

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

I understand timings can change as plans come together. I’m happy to accommodate where possible, as long as the overall booking length stays the same. If you need extra time or major changes, this can usually be arranged for an additional fee.

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

Yes — I can provide background music before and between my sax sets. If you would prefer a full DJ to perform alongside me, this can also be arranged as a separate package. In that case, a professional DJ would be booked in addition to my live sax performance to provide full mixing, hosting, and continuous music throughout the event.

How much time do you need to set up?

I typically require around 30–45 minutes to set up, depending on the performance space and access. This allows time to get everything ready and sound-checked so the music starts smoothly. I always aim to arrive in plenty of time to be fully prepared before your event begins.

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

Yes — you’re very welcome to choose songs from my set list. I’m happy to tailor the music to suit your preferences and the style of your event. I can also take a few special requests in advance to make your day feel more personal and unique.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes — I provide all the professional equipment needed for my performance, including sound setup and wireless sax microphone. I just require access to a standard power supply and a suitable space to perform. I’ll always arrive fully prepared to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes — I’m happy to learn specific song requests before your event where possible. I just ask for these in advance so I have enough time to prepare them properly for live performance.
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Pop, Classical, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Covers, Soul, Motown, Tribute, Top 40, Disco, Ambient pop, Easy listening, Light music, Christmas, Traditional church music, Electronic
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Event types:
Wedding, Theatre / Show, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Charity event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Cruise, Recording session, Concert, Corporate event, Virtual event, Burns night
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Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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