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About Ellen

Award-winning singer and acoustic guitarist for all types of events, covers across 5 decades for relaxed, formal or upbeat atmospheres!

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Singing guitarist

London

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Hi! I'm Ellen, and I'm an award-winning wedding & events musician specialising in Pop/Folk acoustic covers of current chart songs all the way through to 80s classics. Covering artists from Dua Lipa, George Ezra and Ed Sheeran through to Oasis, Whitney Houston and Cher, I perform for relaxed informal, chilled background, formal, or upbeat party events! I have over 10 years of experience providing live music for wedding ceremonies and receptions, in addition to parties, corporate and private events, having played for the likes of Virgin Media, O2 and RBS. I also provide live music for pubs and bars, restaurants, hotels (including the Penta Hotels and Crowne Plaza Hotels), festivals (including British Summer Time Hyde Park), and other prestigious venues (including Royal Festival Hall, Hackney Empire and Fairfield Halls). I am super flexible depending on the atmosphere you are looking to create for your event, whether that's for your wedding ceremony, relaxed background music for drinks or dinner, or an upbeat party atmosphere to get your guests up and dancing! Having travelled across the country over the last 10 years, I have significant experience playing for these types of events and more, including proposals and bespoke surprise events, all the way through to army barracks and rugby club parties! I love to create a bespoke and unique experience for you and your event. Other accolades include MTV Cover of the Month winner and over 100,000 streams on debut single Going Under. My covers have been publicly recognised and shared by the likes of Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa, Louisa Johnson, Danny Jones (McFly) and Stefflon Don. I am a soloist including singing and guitar, and provide a full PA system adaptable to both large and small venues, unless the venue has their own. I also take special requests for no extra charge, for example if there is a special song(s) you want to be played for your first dance or birthday party, please specify this in your message! If you would like to book me for an upcoming event on Encore, please request a call or send a message with any details/budget for my availability and a quote. My current song list & example set lists are also available upon request. Thank you!

Ellen

5 out of 5

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Ellen's Reviews

5 out of 5

Absolutely amazing. Would definitely book Ellen again.

Reply from Ellen

3 days ago

Thank you Wendy! ☺️

5 out of 5

Lovely, very professional and talented , definitely recommend

Reply from Ellen

3 days ago

Thank you Iana! It was so lovely meeting you and please stay in touch! ❤️

5 out of 5

Ellen was amazing!! All our guests complimented her and she definitely completed our day. She listened to what we wanted and was happy to send us a demo for any song we asked for. She was brilliant and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a singer/guitarist.

Reply from Ellen

3 days ago

Thank you so much Gemma, it was such a gorgeous day!

5 out of 5

Ellen was amazing. Her voice and choice of songs were perfect for our afternoon garden party. All our guests were full of praise! Thanks Ellen

Reply from Ellen

1 month ago

Thank you Helen, and thanks for having me!!

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5 out of 5

I was fortunate enough to book Ellen for my 50th birthday party and she was absolutely superb! Everyone loved her voice and song choices. She was professional, accommodating, and sang beautifully. Thank you for making it a fabulous and memorable night. X

5 out of 5

Ellen is amazing! She was very professional, and kind and helpful in accommodating my requests. And her voice is just amazing! I'm so impressed and would definitely recommend her!

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Ellen's Song list

2024 song list:

10:35 – Tiesto & Tate McRae

2002 – Anne-Marie

7 Rings – Ariana Grande

A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozey

A Million Dreams – The Greatest Showman

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

Africa – Toto

All I Am – Jess Glynne

All Night Long – Lionel Richie

All of Me – John Legend

All These Nights – Tom Grennan

American Boy – Estelle

Angels – Robbie Williams

Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift

Anywhere – Rita Ora

As It Was – Harry Styles

Attention – Charlie Puth

Auld Lang Syne

Austin – Dasha

…Baby One More Time – Britney Spears

Bad Guy – Billie Eilish

Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran

Bad Romance – Lady Gaga

Beautiful Things – Benson Boone

Believe – Cher

Belong Together – Mark Ambor

Better Half Of Me – Tom Walker

Birds Of A Feather – Billie Eilish

Blank Space – Taylor Swift

Body – Loud Luxury feat Brando

Breaking Me – A7S

Breathe – Jax Jones

Cake by the Ocean – DNCE

Came Here For Love – Sigala

Can’t Feel My Face – The Weeknd

Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli

Cheap Thrills – Sia

Ciao Adios – Anne-Marie

Circles – Post Malone

Count On Me – Bruno Mars

Crazy – Gnarls Barkley

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

Creep – Radiohead

Cruel Summer – Taylor Swift

Dance Monkey – Tones and I

Dancing In The Moonlight – Toploader

Dancing On My Own – Robyn

Dancing Queen – ABBA

Daylight – Taylor Swift

Decline – Raye

Desire – Years & Years

Disconnect – Becky Hill

Don’t Look Back in Anger – Oasis

Don't Start Now – Dua Lipa

Eastside – benny blanco, Halsey, Khalid

Electricity – Dua Lipa

Elastic Heart – Sia

Enchanted – Taylor Swift

Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter

Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac

False Alarm – Becky Hill

Feather – Sabrina Carpenter

Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man

feelslikeimfallinginlove - Coldplay

Flowers – Miley Cyrus

Forget About Us – Perrie

For You – Rita Ora and Liam Payne

Freed From Desire – Gala

FRIENDS – Marshmallow & Anne-Marie

Galway Girl – Ed Sheehan

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper

Good Luck Babe – Chappell Roan

Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley

Havana – Camilla Cabello

Heaven Is A Place On Earth – Belinda Carlisle

Houdini – Dua Lipa

How Does It Feel – Tom Grennan

How Will I Know – Whitney Houston

I Don’t Care – Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber

I Wanna Be Like You – The Jungle Book

I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston

I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston

I'm Yours – Jason Mraz

If You’re Over Me – Years & Years

Into You – Ariana Grande

Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls

Is That Alright? – Lady Gaga

Issues – Julia Michaels

Jolene – Dolly Parton

Just The Two Of Us – Grover Washington

Just You and I – Tom Walker

Latch – Sam Smith, Disclosure

Levitating - Dua Lipa

Like A Prayer – Madonna

Lose Control – Becky Hill

Love At First Sight – Kylie Minogue

Love Story – Taylor Swift

Lover – Taylor Swift

Lullaby – Paloma Faith

Lush Life – Zara Larsson

Marry You – Bruno Mars

Melody – Sigala

Midnight Sky – Miley Cyrus

Mr. Brightside - The Killers

Murder On The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor

New Rules – Dua Lipa

No One – Alicia Keys

No Scrubs – TLC

Nothing Breaks Like A Heart – Miley Cyrus

One Dance – Drake

Over and Over Again – Nathan Sykes

Overpass Graffiti – Ed Sheeran

Padam Padam – Kylie Minogue

Paper Rings – Taylor Swift

Paradise – George Ezra

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Promises – Calvin Harris, Sam Smith

Radioactive – Imagine Dragons

Rhythm Of The Night – Corona

Ring Of Fire – Jonny Cash

Ring Ring – Jax Jones, Mabel

Riptide – Vance Joy

Rise – Jonas Blue

Ruin My Life – Zara Larsson

Say So – Doja Cat

Shake It Off – Taylor Swift

Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5

Shotgun – George Ezra

Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder

Simply The Best – Tina Turner

Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay

Slow Hands – Niall Horan

Small Bones – The Courteeners

Somebody That I Used To Know – Gotye

Something Just Like This – Coldplay and The Chainsmokers

Songbird – Fleetwood Mac

Stargazing – Myles Smith

Stick Season – Noah Kahan

Still Into You – Paramore

Strangers – Sigrid

Sucker For You – The Jonas Brothers

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns & Roses

Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics

Symphony – Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie

Take Me To Church – Hozier

Taste – Sabrina Carpenter

Teenage Dream – Katy Perry

Thank U Next – Ariana Grande

The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack

The Middle – Zedd and Grey

These Days – Rudimental ft Jess Glynn

This Love – Maroon 5

Toxic – Britney Spears

Unhealthy – Anne-Marie & Shania Twain

Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

Waiting In Vain – Bob Marley

Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles

Wicked Game – Chris Isaak

Wish You Well – Sigala & Becky Hill

Without You – Aliana Lohan

What About Us – Pink

Wonderwall – Oasis

XO – John Mayer

Yellow – Coldplay

You & Me Song – The Wannadies

You Don’t Know Me – Jax Jones

Your Bones – Chelsea Cutler

Your Song – Elton John

Christmas

All I Want For Christmas Is You

Hallelujah

It’s the Most Wonderful Time

Last Christmas

Let It Snow

Mistletoe

One More Sleep

Rockin Around The Christmas Tree

Santa Baby

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa Tell Me

Snowman

Underneath The Tree

White Christmas

Ellen'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)	£250
Up to 1 hour	£300
Up to 2 hours	£350
Up to 3 hours	£400

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£300

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£380

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception

- 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.

£500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The range and variety of songs that I play (often a good mix of old and new!), my versatility to adapt and build my sets around their event whether that's a wedding ceremony, formal dinner, summer bbq through to a high energy party, and my professionalism and communication to make sure everything is perfect for them!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Royal Festival Hall, Hackney Empire, Fairfield Halls and many more!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I've been influenced by so many artists and performers, but my key influences when I was younger were Avril Lavigne, Coldplay (the first songs I learned on the piano!), and later on Taylor Swift, who was the reason I decided to pick up a guitar!

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

Probably British Summer Time Hyde Park! I've also played at events for the likes of Virgin Media / O2, Salesforce and RBS, which were all amazing experiences.

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

I always do my best to be as flexible as I can, so if timings change slightly in the run up to the event, even on the day of, just let me know. My timings always have some flexibility to make sure your event runs as smoothly as possible!

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

Yes, definitely. I always provide a playlist between sets unless specified otherwise, and can also provide this before or after the final set.

How much time do you need to set up?

I normally set up 60-90 minutes prior to performance start time, just to make sure everything runs smoothly. However, I can be flexible with this as set up takes approximately 30 minutes, and can set up earlier or later depending on the event!

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

Of course! You are welcome to pick any songs that you'd like included (or excluded!) from my sets, as music is very personal to you and your event. However, my sets are also crafted from my experience of hundreds of events, and therefore which songs often work best in certain environments to make sure you and your guests have the best experience possible!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I’ve got a full PA system with everything I need to perform that’s adaptable to both small and large venues. Everything is PAT tested, and I can provide any certificates if needed.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, I always include up to three song requests with every quote that is submitted over 28 days before the event. Song requests need to be shared 28 days prior to the event to make sure I've got enough time to learn them (and share any demos if these are for your wedding ceremony, breakfast entrance or first dance!).

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Folk, Pop, Ambient pop, Covers, Top 40

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Singer, Guitar, Singing pianist

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Recording session

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Other skills:

Songwriter

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