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Mayura

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About Mayura

Professional events musicians specialising in acoustic performances. Top-tier gigs every time!
Acoustic band
Oxford
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Founded by industry professionals Harvey Coates and Tulsi Talbot, Mayura is a multi-genre music collective that provides music for a variety of functions, delivering top-tier performances fit for any occasion. ​ Mayura specialise in acoustic music across a broad array of styles including pop, jazz and folk. We provide performances for many different events and functions, including (but not limited to): ​ - Weddings - Corporate Events - Parties - Ceilidhs ​ Harvey and Tulsi met at the University of Surrey, graduating in 2021 and 2022 respectively. Tulsi studied Music and was heavily involved in events management and performing, whilst Harvey studied Creative Music Technology and specialised in composition, sampling and production of acoustic music. During their time together at Surrey they would frequently collaborate, with Harvey playing in Tulsi's bands on a number of occasions, thus forming the bedrock of Mayura.

Mayura's Song list

Pop:
ABBA - Our Last Summer
ABBA - Voulez Vous
ABBA - Andante Andante
Adele - I'll Be Waiting
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Billy Joel - Always a Woman
Billy Joel - Piano Man
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Elvis Presley - Blue Sued Shoes
Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Estelle - American Boy
Frankie Vallie - Grease is the Word
Frankie Vallie - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere
George Michael - Careless Whisper
Harry Styles - Boyfriend
John Legend - All Of Me
Magic! - Rude
Marcus Collins - Seven Nation Army
Neil Diamond - Forever in Blue Jeans
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Oasis - Wonderwall
Oasis - Champagne Supernova
Panic! At the Disco - I’ve Got Friends in Holy Spaces
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Queen - You’re My Best Friend
Queen - Love of My Life
Robin Schulz - Sugar
Sade - Smooth Operator
Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Taylor Swift - Love Story
Tom Jones - It’s Not Unusual
Toploader - Dancing in the Moonlight
The Beegies - How Deep is Your Love
The Beatles - Blackbird
The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
The Beatles - Twist and Shout
Van Morrison - Moondance
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Motown/Soul:
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Duffy - Warwick Avenue
Lake Street Drive - Mistakes
Lionel Ritchie - Easy
Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World
Rose Royce - Car Wash
Sam Cooke - What a Wonderful World
Sam Cooke - Cupid
Sam Cooke - You Send Me
Seals & Crofts - Summer Breeze
Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely
The Monkees - Daydream Believer
The Ronettes - Be My Baby
The Temptations - My Girl
The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
You've Got A Friend (Toy Story)
Jazz:
Cruella Deville (101 Dalmations)
Everybody Wants to be a Cat (Aristocats)
Ella Fitzgerald - Blue Skies
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon
Laufey - Falling Behind
Leon Bridges - Bad Bad News
Louis Prima - I Wanna Be Like You (Jungle Book)
Michael Bublé - Sway
Norah Jones - Don’t Know Why
Peggy Lee - He's A Tramp (Lady and the Tramp)
Country/Folk:
Blair Dunlop - Dancing in the Dark
Bob Dylan - Don't Think Twice
Dolly Parton - Jolene
Johnny Flynn - Detectorists
Laura Marling - Fortune
Mahalia - Mardy Bum
Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man
Post Malone - Stay
Rosie Hodgson - Liverpool Lullaby
Scarborough Fair (Various Artists)
Show of Hands - Crow on the Cradle
The Wilderness Yet - Of All The Gods
The Wilderness Yet - John O'Dreams
The Wilderness Yet - The Last Shanachie
The Trials of Cato - Tom Paine’s Bones
Musical Theatre:
You’ll Be Back (Hamilton)
City of Stars (La La Land)
Festive:
Bing Crosby - Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)
Bing Crosby - White Christmas
Brenda Lee - Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
Dean Martin - Let It Snow
Donny Hathaway - This Christmas
Drake Mulligan - Cowgirl For Christmas
Ella Fitzgerald - Frosty The Snowman
Ella Fitzgerald - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Ella Fitzgerald - Sleigh Ride
Frank Sinatra - Jingle Bells
Justin Bieber - Mistletoe
Laufey - Winter Wonderland
Michael Bublé - Holly Jolly Christmas
Michael Bublé - Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Michael Bublé - Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song
The Pogues - Fairytale of New York
Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
Wham! - Last Christmas
Festive (Traditional):
Deck The Halls
Holly and the Ivy
Drive the Cold Winter Away
The Wilderness Yet - Turn the Year Round

Mayura's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£625
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£500
Drinks reception2 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£500
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 musicians
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£625
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients love how engaging and fun our performances are. We genuinely love what we do and the songs we play and that always comes across in our playing.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

University of Surrey Elm Tree, Witney

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

We played at an outdoor conference for the University of Surrey in 2022.

Do you have different line-up options?

Duo: Guitar + Vocals/Flute Trio: Guitar + Vocals/Flute + Backing Vocals/Keys 4 Piece: Guitar + Vocals/Flute + Backing Vocals/Keys + Bass 5 Piece: As above + drums. This is just a rough guide and we have much more than this on offer as well (violin, saxophone, double bass) - You can configure the instrumentation however you like!

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

We are always a flexible band so slight changes to timings should not be an issue.

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

Absolutely! This is a really popular request and we offer this service free of charge.

How much time do you need to set up?

We like to set up and soundcheck at least 30 minutes before performance time. It usually takes 30-40 minutes to set up all the equipment.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Due to our instrumentation we are limited movement wise when we perform.

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

We have created our setlist from years of performance experience but we are always happy to talk it through with our clients.

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

Our PA is included but regrettably we are unable to provide a lighting system at the moment.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song you want to hear isn't included in our song list do not despair - it is highly likely that we already know it. It is possible for us learn new songs but there is a small fee (£15) to account for additional rehearsal time.
Musicianship
Genres:
Acoustic, Christmas, Musical theatre, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Ceilidh, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Jazz, Pop, Covers, R&B, Motown, Soul, Top 40
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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