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Laura Ratcliffe (wedding ceremony specialist)

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Award winning singer pianist. Popular requests include Eva Cassidy, Norah Jones, and soulful, evocative songs requiring virtuoso vocals
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Experienced Specialist Wedding Ceremony Singer here for your perfect day! It's been my honour to be booked for weddings and events all over the world for 10+ years with 5 star reviews. I will take care of all your musical needs during the day and then I hand over to your band/ DJ eve entertainment. Find out more about me here and feel free to message for a no obligation, informal chat. Affordable Day rate includes consultations, advice and guidance for all your wedding music needs. ABOUT: Laura is one half of folk/acoustic touring band Mia and the Moon. Dubbed “Mesmerising” by Mel B of the Spice Girls, “Visually and Artistically Beautiful” by Rush, and “Fresh New Talent” by Vintage TV, this is the story of two sisters who began singing together as toddlers at National Bluegrass Festivals alongside musical parents – their father performed with Dolly Parton while mother, Kathy wrote the song Kaleidoscopes – which became a song of much importance further down the line… After famously walking out of Simon Cowell’s ITV show ‘XFactor in 2012 (when producers asked the sisters to stage fights for cameras), Mia and the Moon vowed to self-fund and produce their own music, the fruits of which became an 11 track studio album titled ‘Fall Awake’ released two years later. Laura learned to play the piano, Mary-Anne was already nimble on an acoustic guitar, and drummer ‘Sam Winterton’ was recruited completing a UK tour line up. 'Fall Awake' steadily took momentum when ‘Moments’ was nominated for a ‘SAFTA’ in South Africa as part of the sound design for feature film/documentary ‘Alison’, ‘Midnight in London’ was used as the soundtrack for Ellen Degeneres London Documentary, ‘Seldom See Ya’ was added to the BBC Introducing repeat playlist, The Huffington Post Documented a trip out to New York and the album was received well by critics and fans. The year Culminated in a nomination for Best Folk/Country Act at the Radio 1’s Unsigned Music Awards 2016, a Fuerteventura Residency and and invitation to be part of a digital sculpture erected in Leicester, celebrating creatives within the local community. Mia and the Moon toured the 2017 Folk Festivals alongside Fairport Convention and Eddie Reader and worked on writing new material. Mia and the Moon are avid ambassadors for animal rights and have helped raise thousands of pounds for the charities including the ‘International Animal Rescue, RSPCA, PDSA, Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Wildlife Trust. The original prints from the ‘Fall Awake’ sleeve artwork were auctioned during the album launch party with all proceeds donated to Donkey Charity ‘Spana’, and in publicizing these efforts, Laura and Mary-Anne hope to support and highlight the work of animal charities and environmental organisations. Press “Favourite Album Reviewed This Year” Music in Time “Don’t Miss This Album” Acoustic UK “Harmonies You Just Don’t Hear Anymore” The Music Press “Stand Out Track on my iTunes” The Monograph “Songs that Light Up Your Day” BBC Nottingham “You Can Feel the Gospel Coming Through” Radio Cardiff “One of the Best in Leicester” Cookie Jar, Leicester “Power of a Five Part Choir!” Gary Barlow “World Class” Marbella International Arts “Supreme Vocals and Song Writing” Dusty Pop Promotions “Both, Musically and Visually Artistic” RUSH (band) “Midnight in London is Just Great!” Half Moon Run (band) “Girls Walk Away from XFactor” The Mirror Popular for wedding ceremonies/ afternoon drinks / acoustic gigs / festivals

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Genres:
Acoustic, Jazz, Folk, Pop, Rock, Country, Folk rock, Covers, Ambient pop, Vintage
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Singing teaching
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Laura's Song list

WEDDING PIANO VOCALIST:
A case of you, Joni Mitchell
Addicted to love, Robert Palmer (piano version)
Afterglow, Ed Sheeran
Angel, Sarah Mclachlan
Absense of fear, Jewel
Blinding Lights, wkend
Country Roads, John Denver
Chasing cars, snow patrol
Come Away with me, Norah Jones
Dancing in the moonlight, Toploader
Every breath you take, sting
Fools rush in, Elvis
Faith, George Micheal
Feeling Good, Nina Simone
Here, Tom Grennan
Halo, Beyone
Heart attack, Wild Rivers
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Hope there's someone, Anthony and the Johnsons
I'm on fire, Bruce Springstein (acoustic version)
If I aint got you, Alicia Keys
Ocean Eyes, Billie Eilish
My baby just cares for me, Nina Simone
Million reasons, Lady Gaga
My Church, Maren Morris
Natural Woman, Aretha Franklin
Nearness of you, Norah Jones
Riptide, Vance Joy
Somewhere only we know, Keane
Songbird, Fleetwood Mac
Shallow, star is born
Still haven't found what I'm looking for, U2
Stand by me, Ben E King
Talking to an angel, Annie Lennox
The Reason, Leona Lewis
Valerie, Zootons (Amy Winehouse)
Wicked Game, Chris Isaak
Wind River - *original piano piece walking down the Aisle*
Wonderful world it would be, Sam Cooke
What a wonderful world, Louis Armstrong
Wild Horses, Rolling Stones
Who knows where the time goes, Sandy Denny
Yellow, Coldplay
You are my sunshine, trad
9 Million Bicycles, Katie Melua
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+ BACKING TRACK CATALOGUE:
A-team - Ed Sheeran
Afterglow - Ed Sheeran
Absence of Fear - Jewel
Angel of Mine - Eternal
Angel- Sarah Mclachlan
After the Gold Rush - Neil Young
A Change is Gona Come - Sam Cooke
And So It Goes – Billy Joel
As I Went Down – Alison Krauss
Black is the Colour - Cara Dillon
Building a Mystery – Sarah Mclachlan
Brown Eyed Girl – Billy Joel
Breathe- Sia
Burn it (original)
Blackbird- The Beatles
Bob Marley Medley
County Road - John Denver
Can’t Stop – Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Casey’s Last Ride – Kris Kristofferson
Canon Ball – Damien Rice
Case of you- Joni Mitchell
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Chandelier - Sia
Domino - Jessy J
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Dirty Old Town - Pogues
Don’t Want to Know – John Martyn
Don’t leave - Fiathless
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Don’t Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Emotions – Destiny’s Child
Eternal Flame - Bangles
Eye of the tiger - Survivor
Eyes on You- Drake
Easy on me - Adele
Everybody's free- Rozalla
Fast car - Tracey Chapman
Fever- Peggy Lee
Feeling good - Nina Simone
Fields of Gold – Eva Cassidy/Sting
Get Here - Oleta Adams
Girl Put Your Record On – Corrine Bailey Rae
This Girl is on Fire - Alicia Keys
Girls Just Wana Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
Heartbeats - Jose Gonzalez
Halo - Beyonce
Happy- Pharrell Williams
Hallelujah- Jeff Buckley
Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
Ho Hey – Lumineers
Happy- pharell williams
House of the Rising Sun - Animals
Humble Me –Norah Jones
I'm Yours – Jason Mraz
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
I will survive - Gloria Gaynor
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Kiss me - Sixpence non the Richer
Kiss from a rose - Seal
Lady marmalade - Christina Aguilera
Love Song For a Vampire – Annie Lennox
Like a Prayer- Madonna
Lazing on A Sunny Afternoon – The Kinks
Let’s Twist Again - Chubby Checker
M79 - Vampire Weekend
Midnight in London (original)
Million reasons - Lady gaga
Never Ever - All Saints
Price Tag – Jessy Jay
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
Punk Rocker - Sandi Thom
Rabbit heart - Florence + the Machine
Respect - Aretha Franklin
River (original)
Raining Men
Radio Active - Imagine Dragons
Run - Leona Lewis vers.
Read all about it - Emelie Sande
Runaway – The Corrs
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Save Tonight - Eagle Eyed Cherry
Shackles - Mary Mary
Silence – Delerium feat. Sarah Mchlachlan
Simply the Best - Tina Turner
Show me Heaven – Mariah Mckee
Snow (original)
Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
Skinny Love - Bon Iver
Shallow - Lady Gaga
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Somewhere over the rainbow – Eva Cassidy vers.
Somewhere only we know - Keane
Someone like you - Adele
Slow boat to china – Peggy Lee
Son of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
Songbird - Fleetwood mac
Summertime- Ella Fitzgerald
Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
To Make you Feel my Love - Bob Dylan
Titanium - David Guetta feat. Sia
Time of my life- Linkin Park
Take Another Little Piece of my Heart – Janis Joplin
The days we made - Paper Aeroplanes
There’s a Hole in the World Tonight - The Eagles
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
The Empty Life of a Rich Man (original)
Underneath it all- Gwen Stefani
Will you still love me tomorrow – Shirelles
Where is the love – Black Eyed Peas
Weak – Skunk Anansie
Wisely and Slow – The Staves
White Blank Page – Mumford and Sons
What a Life – The Fleet Foxes
We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
Wildest Moments - Jessie Ware
War Time Medley - trad.
Wicked game - Chris Isaak
Wonder Wall - Oasis
You Got The Love - Candy Stanton
You Make It Real - James Morrison
Your Song – Elton John
You’ve Got a Friend - James Taylor
Video games - Lana Del Ray
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Zombie – The Cranberries
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I have a lot of emotion and control in my singing. I am able to give vocal performances in the style of soulful singers and I am confident that I will not let a client down (if booked in the right setting for me style!)

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

tiny house gigs to arenas and all inbetween!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Eva Cassidy, Norah Jones, Beyone, Aretha Franklin, Post modern dukebox, Fairground Attraction

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

A Governers event in Lebanon was huge and pretty random! I've done multi million cruise ship contracts, TV award shows and been on ITV Xfactor. But I prefer doing peoples wedding ceremonies to be honest

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

Part of my full day gold package means if you book me, then you get me for the whole day. No problem if timings change

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

yes - for smaller events

How much time do you need to set up?

an hour or so

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

If there are songs in my songlist that would especially like then do let me know! On the whole, I am confident to judge the room and the atmosphere and select appropriate music so you don’t have to worry - I’ll have this covered!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

yes, for boho, acoustic sets and music I have a PA for music and fairy lights

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes! One request is included with all of my packages so you can request a special song and I will learn the song for you. If you would like additional song requests that are not part of my repertoire there is also the option in my add on packages. Always drop me a message though regarding special requests as I will always advise and guide on this

Laura's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£300
Up to 1 hour£450
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£650
Packages
Wedding Ceremony
- Pre-ceremony music as guests enter - Bridal party entrance (live or recording) - Signing of register - Ceremony Exit music (live or recording) ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE: - Consultations ahead of your day - Advice, song suggestions and help to organise your perfect music! I have an extensive list and can also learn songs for you - one special request included
£500
Ceremony + Drinks reception
- Pre-ceremony music as guests enter - Bridal party entrance (live or recording) - Signing of register - Ceremony Exit music (live or recording) + One hour background music during afternoon drinks ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE: - Consultations ahead of your day - Advice, song suggestions and help to organise your perfect music! I have an extensive list and can also learn songs for you - one special request included Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£625
Full Day - PLATINUM
- Pre-ceremony music as guests enter - Bridal party entrance (live or recording) - Signing of register - Ceremony Exit music (live or recording) - One hour background music during afternoon drinks + Organsing playlist for background dinner, or an after dinner cocktail set, or returning to perform the first dance With this option, you have me for the entire day so it doesn't matter if times change or there are changes to the agenda, don't worry at all - I am yours all day to suit! ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE: - Consultations ahead of your day - Advice, song suggestions and help to organise your perfect music! I have an extensive list and can also learn songs for you - one special request included Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£850

Add-ons

Additional Song Requests
+£80
Wedding Councilling
+£250
Guest Performer
+£540
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Laura's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Angela A
4 years ago
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5 out of 5

Laura is a delight. Her performance is full of quality and charm. We loved her.

Reply from Laura
7 months ago

Ahh thankyou so much Angela, it was my absolute pleasure to perform and lovely to receive such kind words x

From other customers:

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Rose G
7 months ago, for a Wedding in Gonalston Ln
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5 out of 5

Laura was amazing!! Not only does she have the most beautiful voice, she also went above and beyond for us. From learning and performing our favourite song that was not on her set list, to filming our whole ceremony on her iPad knowing we didn’t have a videographer (the most wonderful surprise). Everybody has commented on how great she was! Thank you so much Laura, for making our day even more special!

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Daniel F
7 months ago, for a Wedding in Kingston upon Thames
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5 out of 5

We've had so many comments from our guests about Laura's beautiful performance. She helped us choose music leading up and has been totally professional and punctual throughout our booking. We'd like to recommend Laura as she is a top singer and lovely supplier to work with! Thanks

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