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Nick H

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About Nick

Experienced musician playing upbeat acoustic covers or background music.
Singing guitarist
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Nick's musical talents have enabled to him to travel the world. Nick was signed to Polydor and Sony records and toured extensively around Europe singing his own compositions to stadium audiences of over thirty thousand people a night. He has performed at the Millenium Stadium, Wembley arena, The O2, Hampton Court Palace, NEC Exhibition Halls and appeared at the world renowned "San Remo festival" in Italy. Nick is a Musicians Union Member, Member of the Registry of Guitar Tutors and is fully DBS Checked.

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Nick's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Kirsty W
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Nick is absolutely lovely. Very responsive to queries. Very professional and easy to work with. Nick created a great atmosphere at our event which was much needed due to the bad weather! Excellent feedback was received. Would definitely book again.

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Abbey C
2 years ago
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4.8 out of 5

Nick and his trio were fantastic i would highly recommend to anyone else who is looking for an unforgettable evening. They were able to caterer to our needs and listen to what we were after for the evening. The communication from the start to end was amazing. All of the guys were extremely lovely and made everyone have an amazing evening.

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Sam C
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

Nick is quite simply brilliant!! Outstanding music performance, Nick is amazing and has been extremely helpful throughout - I have no hesitation in booking him again for any future event, all the feedback from our guests was fantastic. Thank you so much for Nick for making our special event so successful!

JK
Julie K
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

Would not hesitate to recommend Nick. He was very friendly and professional, excellent choice of music, and made my party extra special. Everyone loved it, shame it had to end!!

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Colin L
5 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Latimer
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5 out of 5

Amazing!!! Perfect song choices and a brilliant singer and guitarist

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Steve H
5 years ago, for a Birthday party in Hertfordshire
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5 out of 5

Fantastic band!!! Would recommend them to everyone!!

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Nick's Song list

Christmas Songs
Happy Christmas ( war is over ) John Lennon
Driving home for Christmas - Chris Rea
Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
Last Christmas - Wham
I wish it could be Christmas everyday - Wizzard
Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin Stevens
All I Want For Christmas is you - Mariah Carey
Christmas Lights - Coldplay
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - Michael Buble
Winter Wonderland - Michael Buble
Indie And Modern
Pompeii - Bastille
Hold My Girl - George Ezra
She's Electric- Oasis
Naive - The Kooks
The Drugs don't work - The Verve
Time of your life - Green Day
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratelli's
Can't Feel My Face - The Weekend
I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs
Hold Back The River - James Bay
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
Rocks - Primal Scream
Song 2 - Blur
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Dani California - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
By The Way - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
Yellow - Coldplay
In My Place - Coldplay
A sky full of stars - Coldplay
Something just like this - Coldplay
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Hard To Handle - Black Crowes
Wonderwall - Oasis
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Have A Nice Day - Stereophonics
Girls And Boys - Good Charlotte
Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz
All The Small Things - Blink 182
I Believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness
Blurry - Puddle Of Mudd
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Beautiful Day - U2
Place Your Hands - Reef
Run - Snow Patrol
Hero - Enrique Iglesias
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Lady - Modjo
Forget You - Ce Lo Green
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Kickstarts - Example
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Stuck In The Middle - Stealers Wheel
Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
So Lonely - The Police
Sweet Child Of Mine - Guns'n'roses
Valerie - The Zutons
Dakota - Stereophonics
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Last Night - Strokes
Place Your Hands - Reef
Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
Sit Down - James
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
60's Rock'n'Roll
Can't Buy Me Love - Beatles
She Loves You - Beatles
Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
Twist And Shout - Beatles
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
I'm A Believer - The Monkee's
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
Hounddog - Elvis
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis
Susipicious Minds - Elvis
Keep On Running - Spencer Davis Group
Gimme Some Lovin - Spencer Davis Group
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Alright Now - Free
The Wonder Of You - Elvis
My Generation - The Who
70's, 80's And Pop
Shotgun - George Ezra
My Girl - The Temptations
Stand by me - Ben E King
Watermelon Sugar - harry styles
Sugar - Maroon 5
Stitches - Shawn Mendes
Shape of you - Ed Sheeran
Can't stop the feeling - Justin Timberlake
September - Earth, Wind and fire
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Superstitious - Stevie Wonder
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Let's Groove - Earth Wind And Fire
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroqui
Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer
It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones
You Can Leave Your Hat On - Tom Jones
Sex Bomb - Tom Jones
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina And The Waves
Everybody Needs Somebody - Blues Brothers
I Feel Good - James Brown
Sex Machine - James Brown
Blame It On The Boogie - Jacksons
Wheather With You - Crowded House
Mustang Sally - Otis Redding
Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Do Wah Diddy - Manfred Mann
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Grease Lightening - Grease
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams
Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams
This Love - Maroon 5
Smooth - Santana
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
I'm Gonna Be - Proclaimers
Rockin All Over The World - Status Quo
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
Jumpin Jack Flash - Rolling Stones
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Town Called Malice - The Jam
Purple Rain - Prince
Kiss - Prince
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
Jammin - Bob Marley
One love - Bob Marley
Three Little birds - Bob Marley
Word Up - Cameo
Sweet Dreams - Eurthymics
Shake Your Body - Jackson 5
Sittin on the dock of the bay - Otis Redding
Babylon - David gray
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
It must be love - Madness
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
First Dance Recommendations
You're Beautiful - James Blunt
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
You And Me Song - Wannadies
When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating
More Than Words - Extreme
Angels - Robbie Williams
You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

Nick's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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)£375
Up to 1 hour£625
Up to 2 hours£750
Up to 3 hours£1062.50
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£385
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£425
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- 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.
£1250

Add-ons

DJ set
+£300
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Quality of sound, performance and song choice. Stress free, dancing, singing , laughing and joy!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I've played all over the world but love to perform in venues big and small.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Too many to mention !!!

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

Headlined for a New Years Eve party at the Millenium Stadium, Cardiff

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

“I always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.”

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

As standard i provide music via my Macbook, once i've set-up, in between live music sets and whilst packing down. I can also provide a DJ service via my PA after the final set until the venue closes, i can provide this for an additional £250.

How much time do you need to set up?

I specify 1 hour to set-up.

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

"Always happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event. ”

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, you don't need to worry about a thing!!!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

"If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance i already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn, i'm happy to do this for you. There is a fee for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc. ”
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Disco, Funk, R&B, Soul, Acoustic, Covers, Motown, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Top 40
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Event types:
Wedding, Private event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Cruise
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Singing teaching, Instrumental teaching, Composition teaching, Composer, Producer, Songwriter, Arranger, Lyricist, Actor
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