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Esme Barber

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An enchanting and versatile singing pianist, bringing unforgettable moments to every event, brought to you on a white baby grand piano.
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Huddersfield
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I am Esme, a singer and singing pianist based in West Yorkshire. I am a self-employed performer, singing and piano teacher, and mum of three. I am experienced in performing at weddings, private events, and corporate parties across the UK. I have been a professional musician for over 12 years with a BA in Music with Drama. I am multi genre vocalist making it easy to tailor every performance and set list to the unique ambiance of any event. I am able to sing in various styles including all popular genres, and also classical and musical theatre. With specially arranged renditions of romantic ballads and upbeat soulful tunes I can create an unforgettable atmosphere that sets the perfect tone for any special occasion. My repertoire spans a wide range of genres, from timeless classics to contemporary hits, ensuring that every guest is captivated and engaged. I collaborate closely with clients to create personalized playlists and offer song suggestions, ensuring that my performance perfectly complements the desired mood and atmosphere. I attend every event with my portable white baby grand piano, producing not only the perfect sound for your setting but also creating a wonderful aesthetic. With excellent live vocals and versatile piano skills, you can rest assured that I will go above and beyond to ensure that you and your guests have a special and memorable experience.

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Esme's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Jason W
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

Esme was absolutely fantastic, she learned a song especially for us to walk down the aisle too because it meant so much to us and she performed beautifully. Such a natural talent. We had multiple guests coming up to us and complimenting how beautiful esme sang and played. We definitely would not hesitate to book her again for a future event. Thankyou so much esme for help making our day perfect. Alyce and Jason.

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Cynthia T
9 months ago
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5 out of 5

Wow! Wow! Wow! Voice of an angel! She is everything you would want from an entertainer. Professional, engaging and beautiful spirit. Very happy with her performance.

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Clare N
10 months ago
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5 out of 5

Esme was an absolute pleasure from the first message and I’m so happy she agreed to play at our wedding.We chose Esme from her videos but can honestly say even they don’t do justice her voice! her friendly nature just adds to the enjoyment. Esmes performance really added a magic touch to our day, every single guest commented on how much they enjoyed it and she took the time out to speak to all of them. We can’t thank Esme enough for everything she did, even the venue staff couldn’t stop raving about her.

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Dot C
11 months ago
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5 out of 5

Esme was brilliant, everyone at the event really enjoyed the show.

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Kelly S
1 year ago, for a Funeral / Memorial service in Dewsbury Rd
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5 out of 5

Esme recently performed at my mother's funeral. Despite the short notice for funeral arrangements, Esme impressed us by providing song demos promptly, bringing her own equipment, and coordinating directly with the church for setup. Esme's beautiful singing received numerous compliments, and we would gladly choose her again for future occasions, preferably on a more joyful note. A heartfelt thank you to Esme for making the service extra special for my mum.

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Joana M
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Huddersfield Rd
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5 out of 5

Esme you were brilliant at our wedding. Just the highlight that we were looking for, for our special day. Everyone was very impressed by your talent. Thank you.

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Esme's Song list

My Love - Jess Glynn
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Turning Page - Sleeping at last
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Fallin - Alicia Keys
Purple rain - Prince
Can You feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Your Song - Elton John
Love me like you do - Ellie Goulding
How long will I love you - Ellie Goulding
Ave Maria - Beyonce
Halo - Beyonce
Everytime we touch - Cascada
With you - Avril Lavinge
Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden
A Thousand years - Christina Perri
Yours - Ella Henderson
Next To Me - Emeli Sande
Kiss from a rose - Seal
Bound To You - Christina Aguilera
I turn to you - Christina Aguilera
Reflection - Christina Aguilera
Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
Remember - Becky Hill
Heart - Alone
Listen to your heart - Roxette
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Oasis - Wonderwall
I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston
Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston
Run to you - Whitney Housten
I will always love you - Whitney Houston
The greatest love of all - Whitney Houston
Underneath the stars - Mariah Carey
My All- Mariah Carey
Hero - Mariah Carey
Vision of Love - Mariah Carey
One sweet day - Mariah Carey
Dream a Little Dream - Various artists
Can't Help Falling in Love - Various artists
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Photograph - Ed Sheeran
Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran
A team - Ed Sheeran
Beauty and The Beast Theme
Songbird - Eva Cassidy
Over the rainbow - Eva Cassidy
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift
Feels Like Home - Chantal Kreviazuk
Eagles - Desperado
Kissing you- Deseree
At Last - Etta James
Creep - Radiohead
Say you'll be there - Spice girls
Late night talking - Harry Styles
Adore you - Harry Styles
Ain't nobody - Chaka Khan
Hold back the river - James Bay
A Whole New World - Aladdin
So Close - Enchanted
Stick widtu - Pussycat Dolls
Just The two of us - Bill withers
I See The Light - Tangled
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
You Got The Love - Florence and The Machine
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
All of Me - John Legend
Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
Lets Stay Together - Al Green
Adorn - Miguel
Always a women - Billy Joel
Just The Way You Are- Billy Joel
Honesty - Billy Joel
Dancing in the moonlight - Toploader
With You - Chris Brown
I get to love you - Ruelle
Endless Love - Lionel Richie / Diana Ross
True colours - Cindy Lauper
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Set fire to the rain - Adele
Easy on me - Adele
Hello - Adele
Chasing pavements - Adele
All I want - Olivia Rodrigo
Never enough - Greatest showman
A million dreams - Greatest showman
This is me - Greatest Showman
Skinny love - birdy
Video Games - Lana del ray
Once upon a dream - Sleeping Beauty
Blinding lights - WKND
Counting stars - One Republic
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Don't know why - Norah Jones
Come away with me - Norah Jones
She used to be mine - from Waitress
I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
It's all coming back to me now - Celine Dion
When I need you - Celine Dion
Always Remmeber us this way - Lady gaga
Hold my hand - Lady gaga
Shallow - Lady gaga
Teenage dream - Katie Perry
Feelin' Good - Nina Simone
Ain't no mountain high enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Tyrell
Bridge over troubled water - Paul Simon
For your eyes only - Sheena Easton
Hymn for the weekend - Coldplay
Beneath your beautiful - Labrynth
Diamonds - Rihanna
Umbrella - Rihanna
Stay - Rihanna
Angel - Sarah McLaughlin
Wishing on a Star - Rose Royce
When you wish upon a star - Pinnochio
Footprints in the sand - Leona Lewis
Run - Leona Lewis
I see you - Leona Lewis
Embracable you - Gershwin
I'll be seeing you - Sammy fain
Rise up - Andra Day
Chandelier - Sia
You raise me up - Josh Groban
When you say you love me - Josh Groban
Sophia - Nerina Pallot
Everytime - Britney Spears
My immortal - Evanescence
Hallelujah - Alexandre Burke
Annie's song - John Denver
What a wonderful world - Louis Armstrong
Can't fight the moonlight - LeAnne Rhymes
Our last summer - ABBA
Slipping through my fingers - ABBA
Honey Honey - ABBA
One of us - ABBA
I'll be there - Jackson 5
Zombie - Cranberries
Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor
A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson
You're Still The One - Shania Twain
From this moment- Shania Twain
Everything I Do, I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
Heaven - Dj Sammy/Bryan Adams
Runaway - The Corrs
I Wanna Know What Love Is - Foreigner
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
This Womens work - Kate Bush
The Weakness in me- Joan Armatrading
Unchained Melody - various artists
The power of love - Garielle Aplin
Amazing Grace - Traditional
Belong - original song by Esme Barber
All I want for christmas is you - Mariah Carey
Its beginning to look alot like christmas - Michael Buble
Believe - Josh Groban
Where are you Christmas - Faith Hill
White Christmas - Bin Crosby
The Christmas song - Nat King Cole
Santa tell me - Ariana Grande
One more sleep - Leona Lewis
Baby it's cold outside - various artists
Sleigh Ride
Winter wonderland
Silent Night- Traditional
O holy night - Carrie Underwood
Last Christmas - Wham
I wish it could be Christmas everyday- Wizard
Merry Christmas - Slade
Merry Christmas everyone - Shakin Stevens
Holly jolly Christmas - Lady A
Mary did you know - Carrie Underwood
Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Esme's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£65
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£700
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£275
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£350
Wedding Breakfast
Two performances of up to 45 minutes each during your wedding breakfast
£350
Two 45 minute sets
Two 45 minute performances at any event. Own PA and piano provided.
£350
Wedding Evening Party
1 x 45 minute set and 1 x 1 hour set of upbeat party songs sung with backing tracks sure to get your guests dancing.
£475
Three 45 minute sets
Three 45 minute performances during any event or party. Own PA and piano provided.
£525
Customer questions

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

If the timings change I just need to know as soon as possible. Usually I will not book more than one gig per day as long as I am needed at your event for an hour and a half or more.

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

I can play a Spotify playist of your choice inbetween my sets through my PA

How much time do you need to set up?

I will like to allow at least an hour to set up my PA and assemble my portable baby grand piano and have a sound check.

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

I like to take my portable baby grand piano to the venue with me which is electric.

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

You can choose all your desired songs for a wedding ceremony and I guarantee for any other part of the wedding or event that you can have at least 10 requested songs from my extensive list

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes, I will always bring my own piano unless the venue can provide one.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

I can learn requested songs for Wedding Ceremonys, funerals or first dances, to name a few examples. There will be a small additional charge for learning new reportoire to cover the cost of rehearsal time.
Musicianship
Genres:
Acoustic, Musical theatre, Opera, Classical crossover, Pop, Ambient pop, Covers, Soul, R&B, Motown, Gospel, Christmas, Country, Folk, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music
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Event types:
Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Christmas party, Birthday party
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