Hire Emily Magpie | Singing guitarist in Bristol

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Havana- Camila Cabello (ukulele cover)

Hallelujah- Jeff Buckley (cover)

Emily Magpie- Breezeblocks (alt-J cover)

About Emily

Ethereal voice and ukulele with acclaim from BBC 6. I play a range of relaxed and upbeat covers to make your event magical.

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Singing guitarist

Bristol

I sing and play a wide range of popular songs on ukulele, with a quirky style- ranging from relaxed chilled folk, pop and jazz, to upbeat and fun pop and indie covers. "Very beautiful- I knew as soon as I heard her I was going to play her on the show"- BBC Introducing "spine-tingly special" - The Line of Best Fit With previous acclaim from BBC 6 Music, Mahogany, The Line Of Best Fit, BBC Introducing and DIY Magazine, as well as wowing crowds at Green Man Festival, Boomtown, Ronnie Scotts and supporting the likes of Let’s Eat Grandma and This Is The Kit. For private gigs we can discuss your preferences and tailor my set to the atmosphere you'd like to create. I'm also open to set list requests so get in touch. :) "... a glittering, spacious soundscape– mystical, but never twee." The Line of Best Fit "A vivid talent."- Clash Magazine

Emily

4.9 out of 5

8 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Emily's Reviews

5 out of 5

Emily played at our wedding a few weeks ago, she stepped in at the last minute and didn’t disappoint:) her vibe was chilled and upbeat and everyone commented on how awesome she was! I’m gutted I didn’t get to see her play too much as it was so busy on my wedding day, but I would 100% recommend her :)

5 out of 5

Booked Emily for a 40th post lockdown garden birthday party! Comms were excellent from the beginning and on the run-up where we established the music style And vibe we were looking for. The event was a great success and Emilys contribution was evident and the talk of the party... and after-party ;) Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a chilled out very talented performer who knows how to get the audience involved without taking over! Thanks Emily, you were brilliant!

5 out of 5

Emily was amazing! Fantastic singer and musician, she gave my wedding party a beautiful atmosphere. She was helpful, versatile and had a natural calm about her that made the rest of the carnage that little bit easier! I’d recommend Emily to anyone and everyone, she really was brilliant and myself, my partner, our families and friends all greatly appreciated and enjoyed her talent. Thank you :)

5 out of 5

Emily played at our music festival’s winter event in December. Throughout the whole process she made everything exceptionally easy and smooth, from email correspondence through to the actual set up and performance. Understandably the day was busy and quite hectic, but Emily was calm, collected incredibly well prepared. To top this off her set was brilliant, and held a mid-afternoon crowd captivated. Would recommend to anyone!

5 out of 5

Emily Magpie was fantastic. Not only was her music and performance first class, she was a dream to work with. She was proactive in getting in touch, organised and was flexible in tailoring her set for the festival. Everyone who attended enjoyed her set and she went down a storm. Would have absolutely no reservations in booking Emily again.

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5 gigs

Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore

Saved the day!

Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice

8th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years

Emily's Song list

Adele- Crazy for you

Adele- Hometown Glory

Adele- Someone like you

Adele- Send my love

Alice Phoebe Lou- Grey

All Saints- Never Ever

Alt J- Breezeblocks

Amy Winehouse- Back to Black

Amy Winehouse- Love me Tomorrow

Amy Winehouse- Rehab

Amy Winehouse- Valerie

Amy Winehouse- You Know I’m no Good

Arctic Monkeys- 505

Arctic Monkeys- Mardy Bum

The Beatles- Here Comes the Sun

Beirut- Nantes

Big Thief- Masterpiece

Black Street- No Diggity

Bob Dylan- Mr Bojangles

Bob Marley- Waiting in Vain

Britney Spears - Toxic

Camila Cabello- Havana

The Cardigans- Lovefool

Chet Faker- Gold

Childish Gambino- Redbone

Dawn Penn- No No No

Dexy’s Midnight Runners- Come on Eileen

Drake- Hotline Bling

Drake- Passionfruit

Fleetwood Mac- Dreams

Fleetwood Mac- Rhiannon

Fleetwood Mac- Songbird

Grizzly Bear- Deep Blue Sea

Hozier- Take me to Church

Jamie T- Love is only a Heartbeat Away

Jason Mraz- I'm Yours

Johnny Flynn- The Water

Julia Jacklin- Pool Party

Kings of Leon- On Call

Lianne La Havas- No Room for Doubt

The Lumineers- Ho Hey

Marvin Gaye- Let's Get it On

Meghan Trainor- All about the bass

Nina Simone- Feeling Good

Norah Jones- Come Away with me

The Pixies- Hey

Regina Spektor- Radio

Rihanna- Love on the Brain

Rihanna- Stay

Sixpence None the Richer- Kiss me

TLC- No Scrubs

Vance Joy- Riptide

Whitney Houston - I wanna dance with somebody

Emily'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)	£160
Up to 1 hour	£180
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£300

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?

n/a

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually like to arrive an hour before playing to set up and ensure the smooth running of your event, but actual set up time is fairly quick, aproximately 20-30 mins max.

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

My set lists is crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests have an amazing time. However, I'm definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument to play acoustically. I also have amp, microphone, etc which is perfect for small to medium events. We can discuss this further and work out what's best for your event size.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are flexible and happy to discuss this with you.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

A beautiful, relaxed and enchanting atmosphere. Engaging with the audience and ensuring everyone has an excellent time.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Green Man Festival, Boomtown Festival, Ronnie Scotts, Colston Hall, The Lousiana, have played support to artists including This is the Kit and Lets Eat Grandma.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

This is the Kit, Maggie Rogers, Florence & the Machine, Regina Spektor

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

Support for the This is the Kit for 500 people in a beautiful church.

Musicianship

Genres:

Easy listening, Folk, Electronic, Ambient, Electronica, Experimental, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Top 40, Indie

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Singer, Ukulele, Producer, Singer (mezzo soprano)

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Lyricist, Composer, Songwriter, Producer, Actor, Ableton Live, Live looping, Singing teaching

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