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Mark Thompson- Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel cover) Live

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Mark Thompson- Nothing Compares 2 U (Sinead O'Connor Cover- Live @ Crathorne Hall)

About Marky

Mark Thompson — Trusted acoustic music for weddings, gigs, and special events nationwide.

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Guitarist

Washington

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Mark Thompson is a North East–based singer, guitarist, and songwriter with over 20 years of live performance experience. Known for his warm acoustic sound and engaging stage presence, Mark has built a strong reputation performing across the region at both intimate and large-scale venues. His career highlights include appearances at prestigious locations such as Newcastle City Hall and The Glasshouse, Gateshead, showcasing his versatility and professionalism as a live performer. Alongside concert performances, Mark is highly experienced in providing live music for weddings, private functions, and parties, tailoring his sets to suit each occasion. With a broad repertoire and a deep understanding of how to create the right atmosphere, he delivers memorable performances that connect with audiences of all ages. Whether performing original material or carefully selected covers, Mark brings reliability, experience, and musical quality to every event.

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5 out of 5

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Marky's Reviews

5 out of 5

We hired Mark for our garden party last August and he was absolutely fantastic. From the start he was very professional, easy to communicate with, and incredibly accommodating when it came to song requests and tailoring the set to suit the atmosphere of the party. His talent really stood out — his voice and acoustic performance created the perfect relaxed vibe for the afternoon and evening. Our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music, and it added something really special to the event. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and reliable performer.

5 out of 5

Mark performed several acoustic songs during our wedding ceremony, and he was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we first spoke with him, he was incredibly professional—clear communication, well-organised, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was perfect for our day. On the day itself, his talent really shone through. His voice and acoustic guitar created such a beautiful atmosphere during the ceremony, and the song choices were performed flawlessly. Many of our guests commented afterwards on how much they loved the music and how special it made the moment feel. Mark struck the perfect balance between being professional and personable, and he helped create a calm, relaxed mood throughout the ceremony. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented acoustic singer for their wedding or special event.

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Marky's Song list

Peter Gabriel- Sledgehammer

Peter Gabriel- Solsbury Hill

Peter Gabriel- In your eyes

Stone roses:

I Wanna Be Adored

She Bangs The Drums

Sally Cinnamon

Oasis:

ANY

The smiths:

Ask

The Queen Is Dead

Girlfriend In A Coma

Panic

There Is A Light

How Soon Is Now

Bigmouth Strikes Again

The Cure:

Friday i'm in Love

Boy's don't cry

Heart- Alone

Abba- Mamma Mia

Sinead O'connor- nothing compares to you

Paul Simon- you can call me Al

Cascada- Every time we touch

Ultra beat- Pretty green eyes

Toto- Africa

Toto- Roseanna

Billy Bragg- New England

The Killers- Mr brightside

Arctic Monkeys Brianstorm

Arctic Monkeys A Certain Romance

Arctic Monkeys Bet you look good on the dancefloor

Blur Parklife

Coldplay Trouble

Coldplay The scientist

Coldplay Yellow

Courteeners Not Nineteen Forever

Elbow One Day Like This

Embrace Gravity

Exit Calm The Rapture

Field Music Count It Up

Foals Spanish Sahara

Franz Ferdinand Take Me Out

James Laid

James Sit Down

Kasabian Club Foot

Keane Somewhere Only We Know

Manic Street Preachers A Design For Life

Marika Hackman Boyfriend

Massive Attack Teardrop

Oasis Don't Look Back In Anger

Oasis Live Forever

Ocean Colour Scene The Day We Caught The Train

Portishead Cowboys

Pulp Common People

Radiohead Paranoid Android

Radiohead Karma Police

Ride Vapour trail

Slowdive Alison

Snow Patrol Run

The Coral Dreaming of You

The Divine Comedy National Express

Elbow One day like this

The Kooks Naive

The Libertines Don't Look Back Into The Sun

The Maccabees Pelican

The Sundays Here's Where The Story Ends

The Verve Bitter Sweet Symphony

The xx Crystallised

There Will Be Fireworks River

Thirteen Senses Into The Fire

Tindersticks Tiny Tears

Travis Why Does It Always Rain On Me?

White Lies Death

Wild Beasts Albatross

Wolf Alice Moaning Lisa Smile

Blink 182

The Smiths

The Cure

The Jam

Bryan Adams

Generally speaking:

British Indie

Rock

Pop

folk

anything available upon request.

Marky'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)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£300
Up to 2 hours	£625
Up to 3 hours	£875

Customer questions

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

That's generally not a problem, just let me know the day before.

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

Certainly. If you want to share a Spotify playlist with me then I can play that at any time you want on your day.

How much time do you need to set up?

It shouldn't take any longer than 45mins. But depending on location and how long it takes to bring Everyting into the venue it can be done in 30 mins. This won't affect you as I will naturally turn up earlier to set everything up.

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

Certainly. If there's anything specific you have in mind this can be arranged at the consultation.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes. I have a PA system with two speakers, mixing desk, instruments and cables for the ability to play music in between sets if requested.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Certainly. If there's anything specific you have in mind this can be arranged at the consultation.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Country, Pop, Covers, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock

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Instruments:

Guitar, Singer

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Event types:

Wedding, Church service, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Composer, Lyricist, Sound technician, Songwriter, Producer, Audio engineer, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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