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About Rob

Fun, energetic and highly professional performer! Rob is an award winning musician from Essex, performing UK wide as a soloist and in bands.

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Colchester

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Robert Radley is a Singer/Guitarist from Essex. He performs many different types of events up an down the UK singing hits from the 1950s all the way up to modern charts. If you're looking for a young, modern and highly dedicated musician, then look no further! Rob has performed at well over 1,000 events since in the UK as well as events in Europe and the Middle East. Rob has performed at many prestigious wedding venues up and down the UK providing music for Ceremonies, Drinks Receptions, Wedding Breakfasts, and Live evening party sets. He has also performed at numerous private parties and also for high profile corporate clients UK and abroad. His experience also includes some amazing festival appearances at Bugjam and VW Action (please see full list of venues and clients below!). Rob has an Upper Class BA (Hons) Degree in Music, and works as a Fully Qualified Music Teacher during term time. He is a fun, professional singer/guitarist who will add that special touch to any event, regardless of the setting. He is able to cater for all event types whilst keeping guests entertained with his eclectic list of repertoire. *Please note, demo tracks on this profile are taken from a combination of solo, duo and band projects, including his rock covers band. Tech When booking Rob for your event all PA and lighting options can be included for any evening booking and he can also supply a PA system for daytime performances if required FREE of charge. There will also be the option of a FREE DJ package with every evening performance slot and this ensures the party keeps rocking even between live sets. All his equipment is PAT tested and he has Public Liability insurance. He can travel UK wide and various Western European countries. He has bags of experience working in the wedding industry and currently sings with the band 'The Hot Shots', who have won 'Best Wedding Band 2015, 16, 17 &18!!' in the East of England. The band also received the 'National Finalists' award for 2015, 16 ,17 &18. By booking Rob for your event, you're guaranteed the highest quality performance with the professionalism and reliability that is imperative within the music industry. Contact *Solo, Duo and Band options now available!* "I look forward to hearing from you soon, please drop me an email/text with your name and number and I will get back to you within 24 hours!" Rob.

Rob

5 out of 5

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Punctuality

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Rob's Reviews

5 out of 5

Rob played three great sets at my birthday party last weekend in front of 75 people and he was just fantastic! A really great performer who made the evening. I couldn’t recommend him enough!

5 out of 5

We booked Rob for our wedding celebration party on 13th July 2024 and weren’t disappointed. He is a brilliant singer and both him and his drummer helped create a great atmosphere with everyone up dancing. Would 100% recommend. Josie and Julian.

5 out of 5

Rob, was the perfect musician for our daughters 40th birthday He timed the music just right through the food, then most of the guests started dancing. Everyone phoned to say what a fantastic night, mainly down to Rob I will definitely 💯 per cent recommend Rob and use him for future events

5 out of 5

Absolutely amazing performance by Rob for my 40th birthday . Thankyou so much

Reply from Rob

1 year ago

Hi Nicola, Was a great day performing for you, your family and friends. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your weekend also. See you soon!

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5 out of 5

Hi Rob, We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you! You were amazing and everybody loved you! Everyone was still talking about you at breakfast the next day. Thank you so much for your hard work and for learning the songs for the ceremony. We had an amazing day and loved every second and you made it even more special for us and going the extra mile! Many thanks Zo and Matt

5 out of 5

Hired Rob and his band for our Christmas do which unfortunately got cancelled but we still got to have the band play for our 'summer ball' instead. The change in dates couldn’t have been easier and god did they go down well. We are a firm that age 18-80 and they had nearly everyone on their feet dancing at some point! I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again. I know I certainly enjoyed it and the comments from the staff the next day was nothing but praise for the event and the band. Thanks again to you all!

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Rob's Song list

Modern/Classic Pop Hits

Afterglow - Ed Sheehan

Lose Somebody - Kygo

Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

Driver's License - Olivia Rodrigo

Without You - The Kid LAROI

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke

Forget You – Cee Lo Green

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

Ignition (Remix) - R Kelly

Price Tag - Jessie J

She Said - Plan B

Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5

Written in the Stars - Tinie Tempah

Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Diamonds - Rihanna

Ho Hey - The Lumineers

Hold On We're Going Home - Drake

Wake Me Up - Avicii

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon

Cake By the Ocean - DNCE

Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay

I Took a Pill in Ibiza - Mike Posner

I Can't Feel My Face - The Weekend

Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake

Attention - Charlie Puth

Shotgun – George Ezra

Noughties and Beyond…

Mr Brightside – The Killers

Somebody Told Me – The Killers

Naïve – The Kooks

All The Small Things - Blink 182

Last Night – The Strokes

Harder to Breathe – Maroon 5

No One Knows – Queens of the Stone Age

Use Somebody – Kings of Leon

The Pretender - Foo Fighters

I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys

Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand

I Predict a Riot - Kaiser Chiefs

Yellow - Coldplay

Plug in Baby – Muse

Fire – Kasabian

Dakota – Stereophonics

Here We Go - Lower Than Atlantis

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Lets Get it Started - Black Eyed Peas

Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus

Hysteria - Muse

Enter Sandman - Metallica

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

If You Wanna – Vaccines

Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon

Nineties

Song 2 – Blur

Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Parklife - Blur

Basket Case - Greenday

Learn to Fly – Foo Fighters

Everlong - Foo Fighters

Wonderwall – Oasis

Iris – Goo Goo Dolls

Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana

Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Seventies and Eighties

I Want It All – Queen

One Vision - Queen

Sweet Child O Mine - Guns & Roses

Teenage Kicks - The Undertones

Blame it on the Boogie - Jackson 5

Dancing on the Ceiling - Lionel Richie

Rock & Roll all Night – Kiss

Town Called Malice – The Jam

All Right Now – Free

Signed, Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Boys Are Back in Town – Thin Lizzy

Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry

Message in a Bottle - Police

Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder

Rockin' All Over The World - Status Quo

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Footloose - Kenny Loggins

Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams

Jump – Van Halen

Don’t Stop Believing - Journey

Fifties and Sixties

Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry

Tutti-Fruiti – Little Richard

You Really Got Me - The Kinks

Day Tripper – The Beatles

Twist & Shout – The Beatles

Do You Love Me – The Contours

Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rollin Stones

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles

Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

Pinball Wizard – The Who

I'm a Believer - The Monkees

First Dance Recommendations

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Yellow - Coldplay

All of Me - John Legend

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Better Together - Jack Johnson

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Stand By Me - Ben E King

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) - Green Day

Ho Hey - The Lumineers

Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber

One Day Like This - Elbow

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Rule The World - Take That

Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran

Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell

The One – Kodaline

Acoustic Set (Additional Service only)

Ho Hey – The Lumineers

Let Her Go - Passenger

Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran

What do You Mean? - Justin Bieber

I Can't Feel My Face - The Weekend

The A Team - Ed Sheeran

Stand By Me/Beautiful Girls - Ben E. King/Sean Kingston

Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

Breakeven/The Man Who Can't Be Moved - The Script

Hard Days Night - The Beatles

Sunday Morning - Maroon 5

That's Entertainment/Make Me Smile - The Jam/Steve Harley

She Loves You - The Beatles

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Thinking Out loud - Ed Sheeran

Budapest - George Ezra

The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars

New Shoes - Paolo Nutini

Good Riddance - Green Day

Umbrella - Rihanna

Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

Ignition - R Kelly

Yellow - Coldplay

Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs

Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks

Pumped Up Kicks - Foster the People

Price Tag - Jessie J

Message in a Bottle - The Police

Use Somebody - Kings of Leon

No Woman, No Cry - Bob Marley

Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Wonderwall - Oasis

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Payphone - Maroon 5

Rob's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£150
Up to 1 hour	£395
Up to 2 hours	£525
Up to 3 hours	£675

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£275

Drinks reception

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

£345

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.

£495

Customer questions

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

I always try my 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?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and I actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via my PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

It usually takes around 30 minutes to load in and get set up. I like to be all set up and ready around 30 minutes before the first set. I provide a free playlist service before the first set to help create a good vibe before my live performance.

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

In the lead up to your event I always discuss song choices with you so that we can tailor a set that will really suit the atmosphere that you'd like to create. I'm also happy to learn a few songs that aren't currently on my set list.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring a full PA system. All I need is easy access to plug sockets and shelter if playing outside, in case of bad weather.

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'm happy to do this for you free of charge, dependant on the suitability of the song.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

High energy evening sets. Free DJ sets. Crowd participation. Professionalism. Laid back / sensitive ceremony & dinner performances.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Amberley Castle in West Sussex Bovey Castle in Devon Braxted Park Estate in Essex Down Hall Country House Hotel in Hertfordshire Easton Grange in Suffolk Gaynes Park in Essex Gosfield Hall in Essex Manchester Town Hall in Greater Manchester Marks Hall in Essex Santa Pod Raceway - VW Action/BugJam The Shard in Barking & Dagenham - London. ...To name a few

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Various artists. My favourite bands are Kings of Leon, Muse and Foo Fighters. Favourite solo artists are Ed Sheeran, James Bay and John Mayer.

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

Bristish Club - Bahrain Amalfi Coast - Italy Riga - Latvia The Shard - London

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Funk rock, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop, Covers, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Vintage, Tribute, Top 40, Soul, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Heavy metal, Hardcore, Hard rock, Glam rock, Progressive rock, Indie, Pop rock, Punk rock, Post rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Power rock, Synth rock, Christmas, Classical, Musical theatre, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, Folk, Country, Rockabilly, Folk rock, Jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Jazz fusion, Light music, Salsa, Klezmer, Greek music, World music

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Instruments:

Singer, Guitar, Bass guitar, Electric guitar

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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, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Producer, Transcription, Orchestrator, Arranger, Sound technician, Musical comedy, Fluent improviser, Live looping, Fluent sight-reader, MC, Ableton Live, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Composition teaching, Examiner

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