Hire Mark Hayes Solo Sax | Saxophonist in Ilford

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From£312.50

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About Mark

Live solo saxophone with premium backing tracks—elegant, versatile entertainment for weddings, celebrations and corporate events.

Saxophonist

Ilford

Public liability insurance of £2 million

Add a touch of style and sophistication to your event with a professional solo saxophone performance. Combining the expressive sound of live saxophone with high-quality backing tracks, I create the atmosphere of a full band while requiring only a small performance space. My extensive repertoire includes smooth jazz, swing, soul, pop classics and timeless favourites, making it ideal for weddings, drinks receptions, corporate events, garden parties, birthdays and private celebrations. Whether you're looking for elegant background music or upbeat entertainment to get guests in the mood, every performance is tailored to suit your occasion. With a professional presentation, reliable service and years of live performance experience, I take pride in delivering memorable entertainment that enhances any event. Easy to book, flexible to your requirements and suitable for venues of all sizes, solo saxophone is a stylish choice your guests will remember.

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Mark's Reviews

5 out of 5

Thanks so much for being a part of our day! It was amazing!

4 out of 5

Everything was well organised, communication was clear and professional, and the whole process was completely stress-free. A pleasure to work with and highly recommended for anyone planning an event.

Mark's Song list

Some examples are listed below - programmes can be agreed including requests.

Soul/Swing

Just Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble

Son of a Preacher Man - Aretha Franklin

Stand by Me - Ben E King

Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Reading

Heard it throught the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole

You to me are everything - The Real Thing

Film/Theatre

Shallow - Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper

Gimme Gimme Gimme - ABBA

Anthem - Chess

Nobody Does it Better - Carly Simon

This is me - The Greatest Showman

Defying Gravity - Wicked

Pop/Rock

Whole Again - Atomic Kitten

Tragedy - The Bee Gees

September - Earth, Wind and Fire

Don't Stop - Fleetwood Mac

Knockin' on Heavens Door - Bob Dylan

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Wonderwall - Oasis

Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac

Angels - Robbie Williams

Reach - S Club 7

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Build me up, Buttercup - The Foundations

Shut up and Dance - Walk the Moon

Wake me up Before you Go Go - Wham

Three Lions - Baddiel and Skinner

Mark's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£187.50
Up to 1 hour	£312.50
Up to 2 hours	£437.50
Up to 3 hours	£500

Customer questions

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

I will always aim to accommodate changes to timings to suit your event - if I have a start or finish time which I am unable to change I will let you know this early in the booking process.

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

I am happy for you to use my mixer/amp to connect your own device (wired, bluetooth, USB) to play your own playlist. Unfortunately with copyright restrictions etc. it is more challenging for me to provide an additional DJ service.

How much time do you need to set up?

Approx 1 hour before the performance, slightly longer if there is a need to integrate with things such as in house PA system or lighting

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

Absolutely - my set list is only a guide and I am generally happy to try to accommodate specific requests if they are not listed

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes - I simply need a 13A power supply to a reasonable place to connect to.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Generally I am happy to include 3-4 requests before the event Free of Charge - additional requests would be by agreement

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Christmas, Film / TV music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1950s era music, 1940s era music, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Ambient pop, Covers, Disco, Vintage, Tribute, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone, Soprano saxophone, Baritone saxophone

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Arranger, Orchestrator, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader

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