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Spotlight Percussion

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Super high-energy DJ Live percussionist for corporate events, parties and weddings. Add percussion to your event to bring it to life!
Percussionist
Henley-on-Thames
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Max Wright (Spotlight Percussion) is a world-class musician who performs in the UK and abroad at luxury events and weddings. Professionally trained at one of the UK’s top music colleges, Spotlight Percussion uses virtuosity and skill to deliver high-energy performances. Years of experience will guarantee an unforgettable event. Spotlight Percussion has appeared on shows including ITV’s ‘The Voice’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and have performed for guests including David Attenborough and Shirley Bassey. Internationally, Max has performed at The Amsterdam Blue Note, World Economic Forum in Switzerland, and events in Santorini, Barbados & Ibiza, among others. UK venues include the prestigious Savoy Hotel, The Dorchester Hotel, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, The Barbican Centre and The Royal Festival Hall.

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Spotlight's Reviews

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Rebecca R
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

Max was absolutely brilliant! He joined our local village day procession and brought it to life with his performance. You could see people in the streets dancing along which is exactly what we wanted. We would definitely book Max again if we need another musician next year

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Jeremy J
9 months ago, for a Birthday party in Haliburton Rd
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5 out of 5

I booked Max aka Spotlight Percussion as an add on to a DJ and Sax player I'd already booked for my birthday. I really wanted someone with lots of energy and Max delivered! He wasn't shy about getting up and getting involved on the dance floor playing the bongos which got everyone even more hyped! He also had some drums he set up next to the DJ which looked cool. 10/10 would recommend, whenever he was playing everyone was on the dance floor!

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Hannah L
11 months ago, for a Christmas party in London SW17 0NR
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5 out of 5

We had Max play at our Christmas party, he was great at getting everyone up on the dance floor and his playing was very impressive! He was friendly and let people have a go on his drums.

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Spotlight's Song list

New requests welcome - I include unlimited requests in every booking and can play along to almost anything!
*Dance Music*
Afraid To Feel - LS System
Came Here For Love - Sigala & Ella Eyre
Cheerleader - OMI
Danza Kuduro - Lucenzo, Don Omar
Destination Calabria - Alex Gaudino
Don’t You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia
Dreamer - Livin’ Joy
Easy Love - Sigala
Fast Car - Jonas Blue, Dakota
Firestone - Kygo, Conrad Sewell
Freed From Desire - Drenchill, Indiiana
Give Me Your Love - Sigala
How Deep Is Your Love - Calvin Harris & Disciples
Intoxicated - Martin Solveig, Good Times Ahead
Insomnia - DJ Tiesto
Jubel - Klingande
Latch - Disclosure, Sam Smith
Lean On - Major Lazer
Let Me Love You - DJ Snake, Justin Briber
Levels - Avicii
Light It Up - Major Lazer
My Way - Calvin Harris
One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
Perfect Strangers - Jonas Blue, JP Cooper
Piece Of Me - Becky Hill & MK
Pjanoo - Eric Prydz
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Real Love - Jess Glynn & Clean Bandit
Rockabye - Clean Bandit
Sax - Fluer East
Show Me Love - Sam Feldt, Kimberly Anne, EDX
Sugar - Robin Schulz ft. Francesco Yates
Sweet Lovin - Sigala
This Girl - Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 burners
This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris, Rihanna
Wake Me Up - Avicii
Waves - Mr Probz
We Found Love - Calvin Harris, Rihanna
You Don't Know Me - Jax Jones, RAYE
*Upbeat Pop - Recent*
Ain't Nobody - Felix Jaehn, Jasmine Thompson
Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Chandelier - Sia
Cheap Thrills - Sia
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Dance Monkey - Tones and I
Despacito - Justin Bieber
Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself - Jess Glynne
Firework - Katy Perry
Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Havana - Camila Cabello
Hold My Hand - Jess Glynne
I Don't Care - Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran
Kiss My (Uh-Oh) - Anne-Marie, Little Mix
Love on Top - Beyonce
My Head & My Heart - Ava Max
OUT OUT - Joel Corey, Charlie XCX
Peaches - Justin Bieber
Rain On Me - Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
Right here - Jess Glynne
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Shivers - Ed Sheeran
Senorita - Camila Cabello
Symphony - Zara Larson
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction
You Got The Love - Florence & The Machine
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
24K Magic - Bruno Mars
*Upbeat Pop - Classics*
All About You - McFly
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Dancing Queen - Abba
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Don’t Stop Believing - Journey
Don't Stop Movin' - S Club 7
Especially For You - Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan
Fast Love - George Michael
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
It Must Be Love - Madness
It's All About You - McFly
Livin On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Mama Mia - Abba
My Destiny - Lionel Richie
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Oh! Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Station
9-5 - Dolly Parton
*Soul & R&B*
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
Best Part - H.E.R
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Diamonds - Rihanna
Fallin - Alicia Keys
Flowers - Sweet Female Attitude
Forever - Chris Brown
Get You The Moon - Kina
Go Crazy - Chris Brown
God Only Knows - Cynthia Erivo & John Legend
He Loves Me - Jill Scott
Here And Now - Luther Vandross
I.F.L.Y - Bazzi
It's You - Ali Gate
Killing Me Softly - Fugees
Let's Get Married - Jagged Edge
May I Have This Dance - Francis & The Lights
Never Gonna Let You Go - Faith Evans
Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You - George Benson
Ordinary People - John Legend
Run - Leona Lewis
Sexy Love - Ne-Yo
So Into You - Tamia
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
You're All I Need To Get By - Method Man & Mary J. Blige
*Hip-Hop & Rap*
Hotline Bling - Drake
Jalebi Baby - Tesher
Latest Trends - A1 J1
Laugh Now, Cry Later - Drake
Location - Dave
One Dance - Drake
*Reggae & Afrobeats*
Essence - Wizkid ft. Tems
Is This Love - Bob Marley
+100's more!
*Rock & Indie*
Cornerstone - Arctic Monkeys
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Let It Go - James Bay
Light On - Maggie Rogers
Love Is A Laserquest - Arctic Monkeys
New Light - John Mayer
Still Into You - Paramore
The Night We Met - Lord Huron
The Unforgiven - Metallica
You're My Best Friend - Queen

Spotlight'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)£250
Up to 1 hour£325
Up to 2 hours£375
Up to 3 hours£425
Packages
Percussion 4 Hours
Have me at your event for 4 hours! Perfect for wedding evening parties or bar/club events.
£500
Duo Party Package
Level up your night with two top musicians playing along to a playlist of the best songs. Line up includes Percussion and your choice of DJ, Electric Violin, Saxophone or Singer. Standard duration of up to 4 hours of playlist, with 2 hours of Live music. PA Equipment, Lighting, Set Up Time, Phone call to discuss event and 10 Song requests included.
£1250
DJ and 2 Musicians
Level up your night with two top musicians and DJ. Line up includes Percussion + DJ, and your choice of Electric Violin, Saxophone or Singer. Standard duration of up to 4 hours of DJ, with 2 hours of Live music. PA Equipment, Lighting, Set Up Time, Phone call to discuss event and 10 Song requests included.
£1875

Add-ons

DJ and PA
+£575
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

High energy! I love to get a dance floor full and create the best party atmosphere. The acoustic sound of drums always adds a layer of energy and excitement to any recorded music. Live percussion and partying on the dance floor is a sure winner!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Internationally, I have performed at The Amsterdam Blue Note, World Economic Forum in Switzerland, and events in Santorini, Barbados, Greece & Ibiza, among others. UK venues include the prestigious Savoy Hotel, The Dorchester Hotel, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, The Barbican Centre and The Royal Festival Hall.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I am inspired by so many artists from all genres - from dance floor idols like Calvin Harris & Sigala, to pop legends like Abba & Earth, Wind & Fire, my eclectic taste means I love to play to anything!

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

I have appeared on shows including ITV’s ‘The Voice’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and have performed for guests including David Attenborough and Shirley Bassey.

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

I will always try my best to accommodate any changes to your event to ensure everything runs smoothly. If anything does change just let me know!

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

Yes I can, and this may be included in the package you have already purchased! If you've hired me as an add on to a DJ booking then this will cost extra, however if you have hired me to perform with one of my DJs then this is included.

How much time do you need to set up?

If you have added me to an event or pre existing DJ booking and I am playing acoustically I can set up in around 30-45 mins. If I require amplification set up can take up to an hour with a sound check included.

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

Yes of course! I am happy to play anything from my setlist and can play along to almost anything you can throw at me. Unlimited song requests are included with every booking.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes! I bring all my own instruments and can provide all my own microphones amplification is needed.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes! I include unlimited requests in all my prices so go ahead and give me as many as you would like! If you are hiring another musician through me then that is limited to 3 requests per booking, but chances are they may already know the songs you are looking for.
Musicianship
Genres:
Ibiza club, Electronic, Ambient, Breakbeat, Deep house, Electro-Swing, EDM, Dubstep, Drum 'n' Bass, Electronica, Garage, House, IDM, Techno, Industrial, Jungle, Triphop, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Jazz, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, R&B, Motown, Karaoke, Hip Hop, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Britpop, Synth rock, Rock 'n' Roll
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser
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