Hire Rachel Makena | Singer in Beverley

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Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall Cover by Rachel Makena

Our Song - Taylor Swift Cover by Rachel Makena

Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus cover by Rachel Makena

About Rachel

As seen at the O2 Academy, Viking FM events and BBC Introducing, Rachel Makena sings acoustic pop with guitar or backing tracks.

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Singer

Beverley

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I love singing, always have, always will. Being part of the party is getting everyone up and dancing with backing track covers or have a chilled, stripped-back acoustic set, performed with guitar. I cover songs by Ed Sheeran, Alanis Morissette, The Cranberries, Taylor Swift and more. Each song from my set list is a song is one that I have found myself constantly singing it. Earworms.... pop and country music are my favourite bops so if it's your thing too, add some shimmer to your event, whether it be a Birthday party, craft fair, restaurant, festival, market or Christmas party with the life of music.

Rachel

5 out of 5

7 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Rachel's Reviews

5 out of 5

Rachel was a great asset to our Christmas Market. Very professional, great set of songs and lovely to work with.

5 out of 5

Rachel put on a wonderful performance, could not have asked for more than what she already brought to our event, would highly recommend

5 out of 5

Thank you so much for today. You have such an amazing voice and your performance was brilliant. It was a pleasure to have you at Hang Out.

5 out of 5

Very talented singer/guitarist with amazing covers and beautiful original pieces. Thank you for making our mad party extra special Rachel! Not only a brilliant musician but a wonderful personality which just made the performance even better. I’m sure you’ll go far and we’ll be seeing more of you in the future.

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Rachel's Song list

Cover Songs - Singing with Backing Tracks-

Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus

Suddenly I see - KT Tunstall

Don't Stop Believin - Journey

You Know I'm No Good - Amy Winehouse

Set Fire to the Rain - Adele

I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany

Our Song - Taylor Swift

Cover Songs - Singing and Guitar-

Nothing Breaks Like a Heart - Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus

Flowers - Miley Cyrus

Jolene - Dolly Parton

How you remind me - Nickelback

Sunday Girl - Blondie

The Wellerman - The Longest Johns

Zombie- The Cranberries

The A team - Ed Sheeran

Royals - Lorde

Baby - Justin Bieber

September song - JP cooper

Let her go - Passenger

Riptide - Vance Joy

Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons

Good Riddance (Time of your life) - Greenday

Ironic - Alanis Morissette

Country Roads - John Denver

Torn - Natalie Imbruglia

Shotgun - George Ezra

Heroes - Alesso ft. Tove lo

Stay stay stay - Taylor Swift

We are never ever getting back together - Taylor Swift

Tim McGraw - Taylor Swift

Red- Taylor Swift

I knew you were trouble - Taylor Swift

Love Story - Taylor Swift

-Holiday songs-

Auld Lang Syne

Rudolph the red nose reindeer

Frosty the snowman

White Christmas

Feliz Navidad

Rockin' around the Christmas tree

We three kings

Jingle Bells

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Mistletoe - Justin Bieber

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Daylight

-Originals-

Being in love with you

That kiss meant nothing to me

Bruises

Do you feel the same?

Out of sight

Waiting for my love to come to me

I don’t need you to be happy

Can anybody hear me?

Plastic Wrap

Walrus

Back to Being Me

-Original Songs to Backing Track-

Let Yourself Go

Rachel's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£50
Up to 1 hour	£170
Up to 2 hours	£275
Up to 3 hours	£337.50

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£375

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Because I have such a varied set list there is something for everyone, it ranges from songs from the 70s with Dolly Parton, right up to songs everyone sings now, such as the Wellerman. If you want everyone singing along with Country Roads, Zombie or line dancing to Taylor Swift then I definitely have the performance for you!.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Lots of different types! Outdoors - at fairs, markets, festivals and Christmas light switch ons! Pubs, Beverley Minster and Howden Minster, shopping centres, a mini-cruise ship, college events, radio stations and private parties, corporate events and wedding receptions!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

It would be an understatement to say I was influenced and inspired by Taylor Swift and Avril Lavigne. Catchy songs and ambitious, hard working individuals, I aspire to be like them.

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

Some of the most high profile performances probably include when I performed for Viking FM's themed P&O Mini-cruise to Amsterdam, supporting The Southmartins at the O2 Academy in Sheffield and performing on BBC Radio Humberside live, twice.

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

Give me a call if you have changed the time so I can make sure I am still able to get to you so your event runs smoothly.

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

You can Bluetooth your phone to my PA or provide me with a Spotify list of songs, or I can set Spotify to a recommended songs mix if you give me a few songs you like.

How much time do you need to set up?

I arrive about 40 minutes before the time I start to play, and it takes me about 30 minutes to set up all the equipment, and sound check.

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

Yes

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes

Can you learn specific pieces 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 am happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £50 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Americana

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Instruments:

Singer, Guitar

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Dancer, Songwriter

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