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Ciaran Phillips

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About Ciaran

op-tier solo entertainment for any crowd! 1,000+ shows across the UK and international stages. Guaranteed to wow your guests
Singing guitarist
Bedford
Public liability insurance of £1 million

Why I Do It Live music is all about connection—hitting that first chord and watching a room instantly lock in and sing along. Whether it's a relaxed afternoon set or a packed Friday night, creating that shared energy is why I've stayed on the road for over fifteen years. The Background I learned my trade the hard way: gig after gig, reading tough rooms, and mastering stagecraft. That journey includes a landmark 16-year residency at St. Christopher's Inn in London, regular slots at venues like Bōkan in Canary Wharf and the Premier Le Reve Resort in Egypt, cruise ship showband work, headlining Beatles tribute shows, and performing in the West End production Emerald Storm. Highlights & Production From corporate functions for brands like Moet,Lego and Landrover to entertaining crowds at Silverstone, Goodwood, and Cheltenham. I have you covered. As a completely self-contained act, I bring my own high-end active column PA systems, digital mixing, professional stage lighting, and atmospheric haze. When you book me, you get a seasoned professional who turns up on time, reads the room, and delivers a powerful, polished sound without the hassle of a massive crew—guaranteeing a packed dancefloor every time.

Ciaran's Reviews

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HP
Hen (

OMG you made Amelie's night, she wont stop talking about it saying its the best night of her life and that the wedding party wont be able to top it. (Instagram booking)

LB
Lauren B
1 year ago

Thank you sooo much for saturday, you were amazing and everyone had so much fun.

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Ciaran's Song list

Stand by me – Ben E. King
When you say nothing at all – Ronan Keating
Country roads – John Denver
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Breakfast at Tiffany's – Deep Blue Something
Naive – The Kooks
Budapest – George Ezra
Wonderwall – Oasis
He ho (Ho Hey) – The Lumineers
Little lion man – Mumford & Sons
Hey soul sister – Train
Shotgun – George Ezra
Brown eyed girl – Van Morrison
Sweet home alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Crazy little thing called love – Queen
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
Hit me baby one more time – Britney Spears
Love Story – Taylor Swift
Whenever Wherever – Shakira
Firework – Katy Perry
Rolling in the Deep – Adele
Friday I'm in love – The Cure
500 Miles – The Proclaimers
Don't you want me baby – The Human League
A little respect – Erasure
It's all about you – McFly
Freed from desire – Gala
It's my life into Sweet dreams – Bon Jovi / Eurythmics mashup
Champagne supernova – Oasis
Pompeii – Bastille
Don't stop me now – Queen
We are the champions – Queen
Don't stop believing – Journey
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
Country and Irish
Tell me ma – The Dubliners / The Saw Doctors
Whiskey in the Jar – The Dubliners
Irish Rover – The Pogues & The Dubliners
Fields of Athenry – The Dubliners
The Galway Girl – Steve Earle
Country Roads – John Denver
The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
Molly Malone – Traditional The Dubliners)
Danny Boy – Traditional
Sweet Sixteen – / The Fureys
N17 – The Saw Doctors
Hills of Donegal – Goats Don't Shave
Tommy K – The Saw Doctors
Dirty Old Town – Ewan MacColl The Pogues
Grace – Seán and Frank O'Meara The Dubliners
Black Velvet Band – The Dubliners)
I Used to Love Her – Saw Doctors
Wild Rover – The Dubliners
Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Take It Easy – Eagles
Linger – The Cranberries
One – U2
Zombie – The Cranberries
Runaway – The Corrs
The Rattling Bog – Traditional
Seven Drunken Nights – The Dubliners
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Man I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Twain
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

Ciaran'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)£125
Up to 1 hour£312.50
Up to 2 hours£375
Up to 3 hours£437.50
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 hours
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£500
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 hours
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£750
Customer questions

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

I am very flexible with timing and often at weddings things are late or delayed so I see it as part of the Job.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Irish rock, Country, Traditional Irish folk, Easy listening, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Top 40, Rock, Britpop, Indie, Rock 'n' Roll
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Event types:
Corporate event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Songwriter
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