Hire George Ritchie | Singer in London

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George Ritchie - Wedding Singer

About George

Five star Crooner, ideal for Weddings and Cor Events, Cocktail parties, Hen nights and Corporate events based in London & Hertfordshire.

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Singer

London

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Hello and welcome to my home page! As a former West End performer I have extensive experience in live performance and as my reviews suggest I always strive to create a special and memorable atmosphere for you and your guests. I'm based in London and Hertfordshire and specialise in Jazz /Swing standards and the feel good classic songs loved the world over. I have collaborated with other well known British artists including George Michael and have also appeared as Ritchie Valens in the hit WEST END musical BUDDY and other popular musicals. I perform to very sophisticated backing tracks and my equipment is compact, state of the art and the sound is 100 percent professional. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions or special requests, I'll also provide a DJ service to keep the atmosphere alive - up to 3 hours before, in between, or after my sets for an extra fee of £200 Thanks in advance for your consideration. Full liability insurance.

George

5 out of 5

13 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

George's Reviews

5 out of 5

Friendly, chatty, great singer and perfect for our party! A hit with the hosts and all the party goers.

5 out of 5

Great evening .. everyone loved George

5 out of 5

George sang for our wedding reception last night, and was perfect! Not just an amazing singer and performer, but a real professional. All his sets were timed perfectly around the ebbs and flows of the evening, and with his playlists between sets there was never a dull moment. He read the room perfectly and kept the vibe just as we asked. And kept checking in with me to make sure everything was going just as we wanted - and it was! The evening was exactly as we envisioned, a dream come true, and our guests all loved him too– we got so many compliments. Thank you George!

5 out of 5

Excellent, great singer very helpful

5 out of 5

George performed at my 50th birthday celebration, he judged the evening perfectly and his performance was outstanding, we would highly recommend him.

5 out of 5

“Superb singer and entertainer, a charismatic performer, perfect for any special event. George creates a wonderful atmosphere!” (Private event, London)

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George's Song list

Frank Sinatra

That’s Life

The Lady Is A Tramp

You Make Me Feel So Young

I've Got You Under My Skin

My Kind Of Town (Chicago Is)

The Summer Wind

Fly Me To The Moon

Nice n’ Easy

Come Fly With Me (Live At The Sands)

I Get A Kick Out Of You

Night & Day

Luck Be A Lady

Chicago

Bad, Bad Leroy Brown

New York, New York

All The Way

One For My Baby

My Funny Valentine

Love’s Been Good To Me

Strangers In The Night

It Was A Very Good Year

Let Me Try Again

I Have Dreamed

My Way

Easy Listening.

Way You Look Tonight - Sinatra

Somewhere Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin

You Make Me Feel So Young - Sinatra

Summer Wind. - Sinatra

L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole

New York New York - Sinatra

Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps - Doris Day

Can't Help Falling in Love With You - Elvis Presely

Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley

Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin

Cry Me A River

Every Time We Say Goodbye

Misty - Jonny Mathis

Spanish Eyes - Jonny Mathis

Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley

Well known Classics (Jazz/ Pop)

Quando, Quando, Quando - Michael Buble

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

I Only Have Eyes For You - Flamingos

One More Try - George Michael

Your Song - Elton John

Stand By Me - Ben E King

Thats Amore - Dean Martin

One More Try - George Michael

Hello Again - Niel Diamond

Wild Is The Wind - Jonny Mathis

The First Time Ever I saw Your Face - Roberta Flack

Bésame Mucho - Andrea Bocelli

Wake Me Up - Avicii

Close To You - Carpenters

Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps - Doris day

Sweet Caroline - Niel Diamond

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

No More - Elvis Presely

If I Never Sing Another Song - Joe Longthorne

Red Red Wine - UB40

I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

George'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)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£312.50
Up to 2 hours	£625
Up to 3 hours	£812.50

Wedding ceremony

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

£500

Customer questions

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

No problem I try my best to be flexible, If timings change slightly on the run up to the event just let me know.

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

Absolutely. This is a popular request, I offer this service for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up about 45 mins before the performance time. As soon as my PA is set up I can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for my live performance.

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

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests have an amazing time. However, I am happy to have a discussion and find what works best for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes everything, thankfully with todays technology the equipment needed for a live performance is minimal, I pride myself in delivering a big sound with only minimal equipment.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I am happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I create a great atmosphere and sing popular songs that everyone loves.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Novello Theatre London Sky Bar, Hotel MiM (Barcelona) Hippodrome Casino (London) Casa Vilella (Barcelona) Finca Mas Solers (Barcelona) Sarm West studios (London)

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

George Michael and Franks Sinatra

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

I Played Ritchie Valens in the West End cast of BUDDY, I have also recorded at Sarm West studios with George Michael.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Swing

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Instruments:

Singer

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Event types:

Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Christmas party

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