Mark Your Occasion

Born and bred in Yorkshire and a 90s kid at heart, Mark has been captivating audiences for over two decades. With a powerful and versatile vocal range, he knows how to fill a room—whether you're looking for laid-back background music or the perfect playlist to get everyone dancing. Family is Mark's cornerstone; inspired by his mother Jane, who passed away in 2019, he turned a gift into a profession. Mark, a globe-trotter, has lived in countries like Cyprus, Ukraine, and Germany with his wife before settling in the UK in 2020. SERVICES 🎙️ Live Singer: From classic hits of the '50s to today’s chart-toppers, Mark delivers pitch-perfect performances suitable for weddings, birthdays, pubs, clubs, and charity events. 🕺 Singing Waiter: Elevate your event with a surprise twist! Seamlessly blending into the background, Mark bursts into high-energy songs when least expected. 🎤 Concert Host: With his expertise in event hosting, Mark ensures an engaged and entertained audience from start to finish. AWARDS & ACCOLADES 🏆 Professional Services Business of the Year, Ilkley Business Awards 2023 🥈 Regional Highly Commended Celebrant, The Wedding Industry Awards 2022 🌟 Celebrant Of The Year Nominee, The Celebrant Industry Awards 2021 CERTIFICATIONS 📜 Certified 'Celebrant Plus' via Coffin Club UK, 2022 📜 Certified Family and Funeral Celebrant via UK Society of Celebrants, 2020 ⭐ 100% 5-star reviews CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Founder of The Scottish A Cappella Championships (2014) • Best New Radio Show Winner, STAR Awards 2013 • Performing experience on West End and Broadway (2012) MORE ABOUT MARK • Languages: Fluent in German and Russian • Hobbies: Football, Tennis, Chess, Eurovision, and Fantasy Novels • Education: Graduated in 2014 with a 2:1 in German and Russian • Special Mention: Mark's mom has declared him awesome on several occasions! WHY CHOOSE MARK? With almost five years of professionalism in the wedding and funeral industries and over twenty years of performing experience, Mark knows what makes an event work. He ensures that YOUR event is tailored to YOU and your unique musical tastes. GET IN TOUCH Still not convinced? Reach out and experience the magic for yourself! I look forward to making your day special, together! TESTIMONIALS "Oh. My. God. Mark was fantastic." — Annelouise, April 2023 "Mark is sensational. Our wedding would not have been the same without him." — Laura, August 2022 "Don't believe him when he says he hasn't prepared an encore!"* — Adam, December 2021 "The singing was out of this world." — Shane, October 2022