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Shay Betts

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Brighton-based saxophonist, Singer/Guitarist and DJ bringing smooth sounds and good vibes to weddings, parties & special events.
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Brighton
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Shay Betts is a Brighton-based saxophonist, DJ & singer/guitarist who brings soulful, high-quality live music to weddings, parties, and special events. With a warm stage presence and a passion for performance, Shay creates unforgettable musical moments tailored to every setting. Shay holds a First-Class Honours degree in Music Production from BIMM London and is a Grade 8 saxophonist, combining technical skill with genuine musicality. Whether performing smooth saxophone during a drinks reception, acoustic guitar and vocals for an intimate ceremony, or upbeat singalongs to get the party started, Shay is known for adapting seamlessly to suit the mood and audience. With a wide-ranging repertoire that spans jazz, disco, electronic, pop, soul, R&B, and acoustic classics, Shay can craft the perfect setlist for any event. From stripped-back background sets to lively crowd-pleasers, every performance is delivered with care, professionalism, and a focus on quality. As well as offering solo sets, Shay is also available to play live saxophone alongside DJs - an increasingly popular choice for adding energy and flair to evening parties and club-style receptions. With experience working with DJs and understanding how to enhance a live set without overpowering it, Shay’s sax playing adds a stylish, feel-good edge to any celebration. Whether you’re planning a relaxed garden party, an elegant wedding, or a high-energy evening event, Shay brings versatility, experience, and a love of live music to every performance.

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Charlie B
5 months ago, for a Birthday party in Dulwich
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5 out of 5

Shay played at my mum’s 70th birthday and was absolutely fantastic. He tailored his set perfectly to the crowd and created a brilliant atmosphere throughout the evening. His saxophone playing was outstanding, and he impressed everyone with his vocals and guitar work. A truly versatile performer and a pleasure to have at the event. Highly recommended!

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Matilda W
5 months ago, for a Wedding in Godalming
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5 out of 5

Shay Betts was absolutely fantastic at our wedding. He played acoustic guitar during the ceremony, including the aisle walk, and created such a beautiful, emotional atmosphere. Later in the evening, when the band’s saxophonist was unexpectedly taken ill, Shay stepped in without hesitation and played with the band, even though they’d never performed together before. It was seamless and seriously impressive. A true professional and incredibly talented - we couldn’t recommend him more highly!

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Shay's Song list

Sax - Wandering Eye - Fat Freddys Drop
Sax - Everybody Loves the Sunshine - Roy Ayers
Sax - Just The Two of Us - Bill Withers
Sax - What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Sax - Aint No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Sax - Days Like This - Van Morrison
Sax - Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Sax - Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
Sax - At Last - Etta James
Sax - Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Sax - Lets Stay Together - Al Green
Sax - Lowdown - Boz Scaggs
Sax - Boogie Wonderland - E, W & F
Sax - Get Down On It - Kool and the Gang
Sax - I Want You Back - Jackson 5
Sax - Lets Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Sax - Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
Sax - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
Sax - Syncopation - Billy Ocean
Sax - Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sax - Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown
Sax - People Get Up - James Brown
Sax - I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
Sax - Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag - James Brown
Sax - Respect - Aretha Franklin
Sax - Think - Aretha Franklin
Sax - Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Sax - Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Sax - Cry Me a River - Julie London
Sax - Fever - Peggy Lee
Sax - Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
Sax - Dream a Little Dream of Me - Ella Fitzgerald
Sax - Cheek to Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald
Sax - Misty - Sarah Vaughan
Sax - L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Sax - Nature Boy - Nat King Cole
Sax - Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
Sax - Mack the Knife - Bobby Darin
Sax - Sway - Dean Martin
Sax - Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velázquez
Sax - Girl from Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Sax - Corcovado - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Sax - Wave - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Sax - Pick up the Pieces - Average White Band
Sax - In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Sax - Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Sax - Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Knight
Sax - Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
Sax - I’m Every Woman - Chaka Khan
Sax - I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Sax - Le Freak - Chic
Sax - Good Times - Chic
Sax - We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Sax - Celebration - Kool and the Gang
Sax - Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Sax - Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
Sax - Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Sax - Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
Sax - Careless Whisper - George Michael
Sax - Faith - George Michael
Sax - Easy - Commodores
Sax - Endless Love - Lionel Richie
Sax - All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Sax - Hello - Lionel Richie
Sax - Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Sax - Dance With My Father - Luther Vandross
Sax - September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Sax - Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire
Sax - Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd
Sax - Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Sax - Hold On, I’m Comin’ - Sam & Dave
Sax - For Once in My Life - Stevie Wonder
Sax - Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Sax - Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Vox and Guitar - Hey There Delilah - Plain White Ts
Vox and Guitar - Skinny Love - Bon Iver
Vox and Guitar - I Will Follow You Into the Dark - Death Cab for Cutie
Vox and Guitar - Is this Love - Bob Marley
Vox and Guitar - Only Love - Ben Howard
Vox and Guitar - Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrisson
Vox and Guitar - River - Leon Bridges
Vox and Guitar - Country Roads - John Denver
Vox and Guitar - Give me the Night - George Benson
Vox and Guitar - Jolene - Dolly Parton
Vox and Guitar - Lover of the Light - Mumford & Sons
Vox and Guitar - Father and Son - Cat Stevens
Vox and Guitar - Someone Like You - Adele
Vox and Guitar - Fly Me To the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Vox and Guitar - Songbird - Eva Cassidy
Vox and Guitar - High - Lighthouse Family
Vox and Guitar - That Bird - Teskey Brothers
Vox and Guitar - Better Together - Jack Johnson
Vox and Guitar - Baby Girl - Young Gun
Vox and Guitar - Hey Ya - Outkast
Vox and Guitar - Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Vox and Guitar - Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Israel
Vox and Guitar - Gimme Gimme Gimme - Abba
Vox and Guitar - She Moves in her own Way - The Kooks
Vox and Guitar - Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
Vox and Guitar - Wonderwall - Oasis
Vox and Guitar - Don’t Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Vox and Guitar - Yellow - Coldplay
Vox and Guitar - The Scientist - Coldplay
Vox and Guitar - Fix You - Coldplay
Vox and Guitar - Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Vox and Guitar - Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Vox and Guitar - Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Vox and Guitar - Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
Vox and Guitar - Fields of Gold - Sting
Vox and Guitar - Every Breath You Take - The Police
Vox and Guitar - Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Vox and Guitar - Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Vox and Guitar - Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Vox and Guitar - She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
Vox and Guitar - Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Vox and Guitar - All of Me - John Legend
Vox and Guitar - Ordinary People - John Legend
Vox and Guitar - Gravity - John Mayer
Vox and Guitar - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - John Mayer
Vox and Guitar - Free Fallin’ - Tom Petty
Vox and Guitar - You’re Beautiful - James Blunt
Vox and Guitar - Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Vox and Guitar - Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Vox and Guitar - Killing Me Softly - Lauryn Hill
Vox and Guitar - No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
Vox and Guitar - Redemption Song - Bob Marley
Vox and Guitar - Lean on Me - Bill Withers
Vox and Guitar - Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Vox and Guitar - Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Vox and Guitar - Stand by Me - Ben E. King
Vox and Guitar - Imagine - John Lennon
Vox and Guitar - Wild World - Cat Stevens
Vox and Guitar - The Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
Vox and Guitar - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
Vox and Guitar - Cecilia - Simon & Garfunkel
Vox and Guitar - Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Vox and Guitar - Your Song - Elton John
Vox and Guitar - Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Vox and Guitar - Rocket Man - Elton John
Vox and Guitar - Piano Man - Billy Joel
Vox and Guitar - Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
Vox and Guitar - Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Vox and Guitar - Budapest - George Ezra
Vox and Guitar - Blame It on Me - George Ezra
Vox and Guitar - Let Her Go - Passenger
Vox and Guitar - Riptide - Vance Joy
Vox and Guitar - Ho Hey - The Lumineers
Vox and Guitar - Stubborn Love - The Lumineers
Main DJ Sets:
UKG
House
Jazz/Chilled House

Shay's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£156.25
Up to 1 hour£187.50
Up to 2 hours£312.50
Up to 3 hours£437.50
Packages
Wedding ceremony + evening6 hours
Aisle Walk Signing music Evening performance on either instrument
£875
Wedding - Ceremony + Evening sax alongside DJ6 hours
Guitar and sing during the ceremony. Afternoon meal/mingle performance on Guitar & Vocal or saxophone Evening music playing the Saxophone alongside a professional DJ
£1246.25
DJ + Sax set4 hours
I will bring a professional DJ with me and perform the saxophone over the top.
£1250
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I am flexible and always give 110% to each performance. I will provide a unique and passionate performance, and I always try to accommodate any request you may have.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Weddings Bar events Birthday parties Corporate events

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Honestly, it is such a wide range. Young Gun Silver Fox is an all time favourite group, old school Jazz vibes, artists such as Kano. If its good, its good, and I try to take something from each of them in terms of inspiration.

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

Playing at the Eendracht Festival 2025 in Rotterdam.

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

Timings can change, please just give me advanced warning and I will ensure I can be as flexible as possible.

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

I am more than happy to include DJ sets as part of my service. This can often make the day smoother without having to book too many people! I am happy to negotiate the extra cost and can always be flexible on timings.

How much time do you need to set up?

I try to ensure I am set up and ready to go at least an hour before the music starts. With my PA, I am happy for you to provide a music playlist which I can play prior to commencing if required.

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

My set list is a rough guideline. I am happy for you to choose from any of the songs or even make requests if there are any favourites you would like me to perform. It is your event - just let me know how to make it the best it can be!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

100%. I can provide the PA and all equipment, however I am also happy to work with any PA system provided at the venue. Whatever is easiest!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

With time anything is possible! Please send me any specific requests in advance and I will always do my best to accommodate.
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Electronic, Drum 'n' Bass, EDM, Electro-Swing, Ambient, House, Garage, Ibiza club, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, Jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, R&B, Afrobeat
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Concert, Recording session, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Cruise, New Year's Eve, Birthday party, Christmas party, Virtual event, Funeral / Memorial service
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Other skills:
Arranger, Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Songwriter, Fluent improviser
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