Hire Kate O'Connor | Acoustic duo in London

Check availability and get a free quote now - no commitment to book

From£500

1 hour

Like Kate O'Connor?

Watch & Listen

Watch

Listen

1-3 of 4 videos

Kate O'Connor Promo

Kate O'Connor Promo (Full Length)

Kate O'Connor: MA in Performance, Popular Music | Live@UnionQuay - St Patricks Day Festival 2022

About Kate O'Connor

Reigniting Stages with Soulful Melodies and Timeless Classics!

3 of 9 photos

Acoustic duo

London

Public liability insurance of £1 million

Originally from Ireland and now making her mark in London, Kate is a dynamic singer with a rich and diverse musical background. Her journey began at the age of 4 on the local theatre stage, and she has since performed with orchestras and choirs, and earned first class honours in Popular Music and Performance degrees. With years of experience in pubs, restaurants, weddings, parties, corporate events, and festivals, Kate brings versatility and charisma to every performance. Her stage presence, inspired by legends like Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Michael Jackson, ensures she captivates any audience with her magnetic energy, soulful expression, and dynamic performances. Kate's passion for music shines through in every note, making each event she performs at truly special. Beyond performing, she shares her love for music through teaching vocals and piano, nurturing the next generation of musicians. Choose Kate for your event and enjoy an unforgettable musical experience infused with Irish charm and London flair. Let her exceptional talent and vibrant energy leave a lasting impression on your guests!

Kate O'Connor

5 out of 5

6 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Kate O'Connor's Reviews

5 out of 5

Excellent from initial enquiry to performance Kate kept our guests entertained with great vocals highly recommend Kate for any type of event

5 out of 5

We had Kate sing at our wedding ceremony in October 2023 and we couldn't recommend her enough. From start to finish, Kate was so easy to deal with and very accommodating. With her "nothing is a problem" approach we were able to tailor our ceremony music to include songs that were special to us which made the ceremony feel much more personal. Kates voice is one of the best I've ever heard and I would have no hesitation in booking her again!

5 out of 5

Kate and Hugh, we want to thank you both for transforming our wedding into an unforgettable celebration! The exceptional talent and harmonious melodies added a magical touch to our special day. From soulful ballads to lively tunes, their performance created the perfect atmosphere, leaving our guests in complete awe. The professionalism, flexibility, and ability to connect with the audience made you both a standout choice for our wedding. We are so so grateful for the beautiful song choices you both provided, making our wedding day so special.

Read all 5 reviews

Encore badges

Saved the day!

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

Member of the Encore community forum

Kate O'Connor's Song list

Sample Duo/Band Pub Set

Stevie Wonder- Isn’t She Lovely

Aretha Franklin- Say A Little Prayer

Corinne Bailey Ray- Put Your Records

Bill Withers- Just The Two of Us

Stevie Wonder- For Once In My Life

Al Green- Let's Stay Together

Aretha Franklin- Natural Woman

The Ronnettes- Be My Baby

Paolo Nutini- Last Request

Sixpence None The Richer- Kiss Me

The Cardigans- Lovefool

Stevie Wonder- Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Candi Staton- Young Hearts Run Free

The Police- Roxanne

Aretha Franklin- Respect

The Darkness- I Believe In A Thing Called Love

Jackie Wilson- (Your Love Keeps Living Me) Higher And Higher

Alicia Keys- If I Ain't Got You

Harry Styles- As It Was

Prince- I Wanna Be Your Lover

Miley Cyrus- Flowers

Michael Jackson- PYT

Amy Winehouse- Valerie

Jackson 5- I Want You Back

Prince- Kiss

Amy Winehouse- Back To Black

Gnarls Barkley- Crazy

Michael Jackson- Man In The Mirror

Sam Sparro- Black and Gold

Dolly Parton- Jolene

Whitney Houston- How Will I Know

Natalie Cole- This Will Be

Jess Glynn- I'd Rather Be

Radiohead- Creep

Diana Ross- I'm Coming Out

Luther Vandross- Never Too Much

Lizzo- About Damn Time

The Cardigans- Favourite Game

Britney Spears- Toxic

Dua Lipa- Don't Start Now

Adele- Rolling In The Deep

Abba- The Winner Takes It All

Beyonce- Love On Top

Chaka Khan- Ain't Nobody

Tina Turner- The Best

Whitney Houston- How Will I Know

4 Non- Blondes- What's Up

Robbie Williams- Angels

Michael Jackson- Human Nature

Whitney Houston- I Wanna Dance With Somebody

The Cranberries- Zombie

Michael Jackson- Rock With You

Oasis- Don't Look Back In Anger

Estelle (ft Kanye West)- American Boy

Sample Wedding Reception Set

Stevie Wonder- Isn't She Lovely

Aretha Franklin- Say A Little Prayer

The Ronnettes- Be My Baby

Ben E. King- Stand By Me

Grover Washington & Bill Withers- Just The Two Of Us

Shania Twain- You're Still The One

Elvis Presley- I Can't Help Falling In Love With You

Audrey Hepburn- Moon River

Doris Day- Dream A Little Dream of Me

Billie Holiday- All Of Me

Etta James- At Last

Sam Cooke- What A Wonderful World

Sarah Vaughan- Misty

Jimmy Cliff- I Can See Clearly Now

Ray Charles- Georgia On My Mind

The Temptations- My Girl

Whitney Houston- Saving All My Love For You

Al Green- Let's Stay Together

Stevie Wonder- For Once In My Life

Elton John- Your Song

Adele- Make You Feel My Love

Alicia Keys- If I Ain't Got You

Billy Joel- Just The Way You Are

Tina Turner- The Best

Beyonce- Love On Top

Backstreet Boys- Back For Good

Jackson 5- I Want You Back

Fleetwood Mac- Everywhere

The La's- There She Goes

Cat Steven's- Wild World

Bob Crewe & Bob Gaudio- Can't Take My Eyes Off You

The Cure- Friday, I'm In Love

Whitney Houston- I Wanna Dance With Somebody

The Foundations- Build Me Up Buttercup

Irish Songs

Grace

Thin Lizzy- Dancing in the Moonlight

Whiskey in the Jar

Dirty Ol' Town

The Foggy Dew

The Cranberrys- Linger

The Parting Glass

Irish Rover

Wild Rover

Kate O'Connor's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£625
Up to 3 hours	£750

Wedding ceremony2 musicians

This includes music before the service begins, music for the aisle, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. This can be added on to an existing quote at a discounted rate, for example, an afternoon reception or dinner booking.

£575

Drinks reception2 musicians

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception. We are happy to include a number of songs that the client would like and we will have a playlist of songs going during set-up, between sets, and during pack-down at no extra cost.

£700

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception 2 musicians

- Ceremony- music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - Drinks Reception -2 x 45 min performances. Background music between our sets at no extra cost.

£950

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients appreciate the diverse styles I bring to my performances. My set can include everything from an Ella Fitzgerald classic to a Whitney Houston belter, to an edgy Radiohead banger. I’m often complimented on my ability to adapt vocally to different styles, all the way from smooth jazz to twangy rock.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I've performed in pubs, clubs, restaurants, corporate events, parties, festivals, etc!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Prince, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Jeff Buckley, to name a few!

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

I performed at the Cork Guinness Jazz Festival which was very exciting!

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

We always try our 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 us know.

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

Absolutely! This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up between 30-40 minutes before performance time. During set-up, we will provide a free playlist service to set the atmosphere and prepare your guests for our live performance!

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

Our set lists are crafted from various live performances to ensure guests have the best time, but with enough notice, we would be more than happy to include some requests!

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes, We bring a full PA system with speakers and instruments.

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 happy to do this for you with enough notice.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Traditional church music, Christmas, Musical theatre, Film / TV music, Traditional Irish folk, Modern jazz, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Acoustic, Covers, Karaoke, Motown, Soul, Indie

See all genres

Types:

Acoustic duo, Pop duo

See all types

Event types:

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

See all event types

Other skills:

Songwriter, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching

See all skills