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Tom Corneill

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About Tom Corneill

All your favourite tunes brought to you by an authentic singer-songwriter.
Singing guitarist
Bath
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I've been providing the perfect soundtrack for audiences all over the world for over a decade. I specialise in popular music from the 60s to today, and in providing the perfect entertainment for your big day. When I’m not bringing the groove to events like yours, I’m enjoying life as a singer-songwriter with music of my own. I have been played on TV (Hollyoaks, ITV Sports) and radio stations worldwide (BBC Radio 2 with Dermot O’Leary, BBC 6Music with Tom Robinson and other stations all over the globe) and have graced many a festival stage with my original material (including a couple of slots at Glastonbury). Artists I might cover on a night like yours include Eagles, The Beatles, Rihanna, Oasis, Taylor Swift, Del Amitri, Crowded House, Prince, The Jayhawks, Tracey Chapman, Roxette, Elbow, Foo Fighters, Bear’s Den, Tom Petty, Take That, Ryan Adams, Donovan, Willie Nelson, Fleetwood Mac, Glen Campbell, Green Day, Sheryl Crowe, Don McLean, Elton John, Jimmy Eat World, The Verve, Simon & Garfunkle, Bob Dylan, David Grey, Erasure, The Rolling Stones, Dire Straits and there are more being added to the list all the time. Entertaining isn't just about singing songs, it's about understanding the host's needs and being able to read the room and play something just right for that moment. And that's what I intend to do for you! My years of experience have taught me how to deliver exactly what you need, and how to ensure your guests never forget the fun they had. So book me, and let's get the party started!!

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Tom Corneill's Reviews

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Becky M
9 days ago
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5 out of 5

So pleased that I booked Tom for my 40th birthday party. He was both friendly and professional and the music was great.

Reply from Tom Corneill
9 days ago

Thanks so much for having me Becky! Hope your 40s are off to the best start!

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Annabel H
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

Amazing experience from start to finish. Booking was easy, communication brilliant, and Tom was absolutely amazing. Would definitely book him again.

Reply from Tom Corneill
1 month ago

Thank you so much Annabel! It was an absolute pleasure, I hope I get to play for you guys again!

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Jill L
3 months ago
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Tom was absolutely fabulous for my daughters 40th birthday party Very talented musician

Reply from Tom Corneill
3 months ago

Thank you so much Jill. You, your family & friends made my evening thoroughly enjoyable!

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Caroline V
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Tom was a perfect addition to our gathering. We can recommend him without hesitation.

Reply from Tom Corneill
3 months ago

Thanks so much Caroline, it was a pleasure to play for you!

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Dan O
1 year ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Evesham WR11
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5 out of 5

Was an absolute pleasure working with you this weekend, a true professional and a marvellous performer. Your songs sat perfectly with the vibe of the day.

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Tom C
1 year ago, for a Wedding in 51000 Châlons-en-Champagne
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5 out of 5

Tom is an extremely talented musician - he played at our wedding in France, both throughout our ceremony, cocktails and later into the evening. He brought an energy that matched our day exactly as we planned, creating the perfect atmosphere through key points of our day. Not only does he sound great, he also worked with us to tailor a set list with all our favourite songs and explore other considerations that might be suitable. Tom is a lovely chap, it was an absolute pleasure to work with him on the lead up to our wedding and have him there on the day - I would absolutely recommend Tom for any event!

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Tom Corneill's Song list

I play tunes from recent years right back to the sixties and would be happy to curate the perfect playlist for your night. My list grows every week but here's a sample (and please let me know if you'd like me to play specific songs so I can get them fresh in mind!). I've grouped it roughly by era so if you can't find the one you're looking for, it might be in another list!
The following list is sorted roughly into eras and/or styles - for country/americana style music please make sure you check out the category at the bottom.
Please note there is also a section for Christmas music!
**90s to modern**
Alanis Morisette Ironic
Alanis Morisette Head over feet
Ash Cherry Bomb
Ash Shining light
Ash Burn baby burn
Beyonce Crazy in love
Billie Myers Kiss the rain
Blur The Universal
Candi Staton/Florence and the machine You've got the love
Chris Stapleton When the stars come out
Chris Stapleton Tenesee whiskey
Chris Stapleton You should probably leave
Coasts Oceans
Damien Rice Older chests
David Grey The one I love
Deep Blue Something Breakfast at Tiffany's
Del Amitri Nothing Ever Happens
Del Amitri Roll to me
Del Amitri The last to know
Del Amitri Be my Downfall
Del Amitri Tell her this
Del Amitri Driving with the breaks on
Del Amitri Here and now
Del Amitri Kiss this thing goodbye
Del Amitri Spit in the rain
Des'ree You gotta be
Ed Sheeran Castle on the hill
Ed Sheeran Bad Habbits
Eileen Rose Lie to me
Elbow One day like this
Elbow Lippy kids
Foo Fighters Learn To Fly
Foo Fighters Times like these
Foo fighters Miracle
Foo fighters Everlong
Foy Vance Jayney
George Ezra Budapest
Goo Goo Dolls Iris
Green Day Good Riddance (time of your life)
Green Day Redundant
Green Day Pulling teeth
Green day Scattered
Harry Styles As it was
James Sit Down
Jason Mraz I'm yours
Kings Of Leon Revelry
Kings of Leon Sex on fire
Kings of Leon Use Somebody
Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley/Rufus Wainwright/Leona Lewis Hallelujah
Lifehouse You and me
Mumford & Sons There Will Be Time
Mumford & Sons Little Lion Man
Mumford & Sons Lover of the light
Natalie Umbruglia Torn
Oasis She's Electric
Oasis Songbird
Oasis Half the world away
Oasis Wonderwall
Oasis Don't look back in anger
Oasis Roll with it
Oasis Some might say
Oasis Supersonic
Oasis Talk Tonight
Oasis Where did it all go wrong
Ocean colour scene The day we caught the train
Orphan Colours Doin alright
Paul Weller You do something to me
Paulo Nutini Rewind
Pink Cover me in sunshine
Radiohead Fake plastic trees
Radiohead High & Dry
Ray Lamontagne ft Sierra Ferrell Born to love you
Rihanna Umbrella
Ryan Adams Answering Bell
Ryan Adams Dear Anne
Ryan Adams 16 days
Ryan Adams Houses on the hill
Ryan Adams In my time of need
Ryan Adams La Cienega Just Smiled
Ryan Adams Come pick me up
Ryan Adams Desire
Ryan Adams (see country/americana list below for full list)
Shania Twain Still the one
Shania Twain Still the one
Shed 7 Chasing rainbows
Sheryl Crowe My favourite mistake
Stereophonics Handbags & gladrags
Take That Back for good
Taylor Swift Getaway car
The Jayhawks Save it for a rainy day
The Longpigs She said
The Shires I just wanna love you
The Strokes Is this it?
The Strokes Last night
The Strokes I'l try anything once
The Verve Sonnet
The Verve The drugs don't work
TLC Waterfalls
Tom Corneil (see country/americana list below for full list)
Tom Petty/John Mayer Free Fallin
Tom Petty/John Mayer Free Fallin
Train Drops of Jupiter
Travis Why does it always rain on me
Travis Writing to reach you
Travis Slide show
Weezer Don't let go
Weezer Oh girlfriend
Weezer Island in the sun
Weezer Buddy Holly
Weezer In the garage
Weezer The sweater song
Young Martyrs (see country/americana list below for full list)
**80s & 90s**
Aha Take on me
Alanis Morisette Ironic
Alanis Morisette Head over feet
Billie Myers Kiss the rain
Billy Bragg A new England
Blur The Universal
Bruce Springstein Dancing in the dark
Candi Staton/Florence and the machine You've got the love
Cindi Lauper Time after time
Crowded House Fall at your feet
Crowded House Distant sun
Crowded House Don't dream it's over
Crowded House Four seasons in one day
Crowded House It’s only natural
Crowded House instinct
Deep Blue Something Breakfast at Tiffany's
Del Amitri Nothing Ever Happens
Del Amitri Roll to me
Del Amitri The last to know
Del Amitri Be my Downfall
Del Amitri Tell her this
Del Amitri Driving with the breaks on
Del Amitri Here and now
Del Amitri Kiss this thing goodbye
Del Amitri Spit in the rain
Des'ree You gotta be
Don Henley Heart of the matter
Erasure Little Respect
Eric Clapton Tears in heaven
Freedom '90 George Michael
Guns n Roses Sweet child of mine
James Sit Down
James She's a star
Jimmy Nail Crocodile shoes
Jimmy Nail Big river
John Farnham You're the voice
John Waite Missing you
Journey Don't stop believin'
Leo Sayer One man band
Leo Sayer Moonlighting
Leo Sayer When I need you
Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley/Rufus Wainwright/Leona Lewis Hallelujah
Lionel Ritchie Easy
Lionel Ritchie All night long
Madonna Just like a prayer
Men at work Down under
Mike and the mechanics Over my shoulder
Natalie Umbruglia Torn
Oasis She's Electric
Oasis Songbird
Oasis Half the world away
Oasis Wonderwall
Oasis Don't look back in anger
Oasis Roll with it
Oasis Some might say
Oasis Supersonic
Oasis Talk Tonight
Oasis Live Forever
Oasis Where did it all go wrong
Ocean colour scene The day we caught the train
Paul Thorn Resurrection day
Paul Thorn Temporarily forever
Paul Weller You do something to me
Paul Young Come back and stay
Paul Young Wherever I lay my hat
Paul Young Wherever I lay my hat
Prince Gold
Radiohead Fake plastic trees
Radiohead High & Dry
REM The one I love
Richard Marx Right here waiting
Richard Marx Hazard
Roxette It must have been love
Shania Twain Still the one
Shed 7 Chasing rainbows
Sheryl Crowe My favourite mistake
Stereophonics Handbags & gladrags
Take That Back for good
The Human league Don't you want me
The Longpigs She said
The Police Every breath you take
The Proclaimers I'm gonna be (500 miles)
The Verve Sonnet
The Verve The drugs don't work
Tina Turner What's love got to do with it
TLC Waterfalls
TLC Waterfalls
Tracy Chapman Baby can I hold you
Tracy Chapman Fast car
Travis Why does it always rain on me
Travis Writing to reach you
Travis Slide show
U2 With or without you
Whitney Houston I wanna dance with somebody
**50s, 60s & 70s**
Ben E King Stand by me
Bob Dylan If you see her, say hello
Bread Make it with you
Candi Staton/Florence and the machine You've got the love
Dolly Parton Jolene
Donovan Catch the wind
Donovan Colours
Dubliners The fields of Athen Rye
Dubliners The town I loved so well
Eagles Lyin eyes
Eagles Peaceful easy feelin'
Eagles Take it easy
Eagles The best of my love
Eagles The girl from yesterday
Eagles Tequila sunrise
Eagles Help me through the night
Elton John Sacrifice
Elton John Tiny Dancer
Fleetwood Mac Dreams
Fleetwood Mac Landslide
Fleetwood Mac Go your own way
Fleetwood Mac Sara
Foster & Allen After all these years
Gary Puckett & the Union Gap Young Girl
George Jones She thinks I still care
Glen Campbell Wichita Lineman
Gordon lightfoot If you could read my mind
Gram Parsons Dark end of the street
Jim Reeves He'll have to go
John Denver Take me home country roads
Johnny Cash Ring of fire
Kenny Rogers The Gambler
Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley/Rufus Wainwright/Leona Lewis Hallelujah
Neil Diamond Sweet Caroline
Patsy Klein Crazy
Pink Floyd Wish you were here
Queen This thing called love
Ralph McTell Streets of London
Scott Macenzie If you're going to San Francisco
Simon & Garfunkle Cathy's song
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles Tracks of my tears
Stevie Wonder Signed, sealed, delivered
The Beatles Nowhere man
The Beatles We can work it out
The Beatles Don't let me down
The Beatles Yesterday
The Beatles You've got to hide your love away
The Beatles I've just seen a face
The Beatles Run for your life
The Beatles Norwegian wood
The Beatles In my life
The Beatles You won't see me
The Beatles Here comes the sun
The Beatles I will
The Beatles Hey Jude
The Beatles Let it be
The Everly Brothers Cryin in the rain
The faces Ooh la la
The Kinks Harry Rag
The Monkees Daydream believer
The Rolling Stones You can't always get what you want
The Shirelles Will you love me tomorrow
The Small Faces Maggie Mae
Thin Lizzie Don't believe a word
Tom Petty Listen to her heart
Tom Petty Won't back down
Tom Petty Walls
Tom Petty/John Mayer Free Fallin
Willie Nelson Blue eyes cryin in the rain
Willie Nelson Help me make it through the night
**Christmas & winter**
Bing Crosby White Christmas
Bobby Helms Jingle bell rock
Brenda Lee Rockin around the Christmas tree
Chris Rea Driving home for Christmas
East 17 Stay another day
Elton John Step into Christmas
Elvis Presley/Jim Reeves/traditional Blue Christmas
Frankie goes to Hollywood The power of love
Jim Reeves An old christmas card
John Lennon Imagine
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Merry Christmas (war is over)
Johnny Mathis When a child is born
Leona Lewis One More Sleep
Mariah Carey All I want for Christmas is you
Paul MacCartney/Wings Mull of Kintyre
Perry Como It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Shakin' Stevens Merry Christmas everyone
Slade Merry Christmas Everybody
Smith & burrows When the Thames froze
The Muppets One more sleep til Christmas
The Pogues & Kirsty Macoll Fairytale of New York
Traditional Oh come all ye faithful
Traditional The Christmas song
Traditional Frosty the snowman
Traditional Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
Traditional Santa Clause is coming to town
Traditional Jingle bells
Traditional Away in a manger
Traditional Silent night
Traditional The First Noel
Traditional Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Traditional/Johnny Mathis Walking in a winter wonderland
Wham Last Christmas
Wizard I wish it could be Christmas every day
**Country/alt country/americana**
Bob Dylan If you see her, say hello
Bradley Cooper/Jason Isbell Maybe it's time
Bread Make it with you
Chris Stapleton When the stars come out
Chris Stapleton Tenesee whiskey
Chris Stapleton You should probably leave
Donovan Colours
Eagles Help me through the night
Eagles Lyin eyes
Eagles Peaceful easy feelin'
Eagles Take it easy
Eagles Tequila sunrise
Eagles The best of my love
Eagles The girl from yesterday
Eileen Rose Lie to me
George Jones She thinks I still care
Glen Campbell Times like these
Glen Campbell Wichita Lineman
Hank Williams Please help me I'm falling
Jim Reeves He'll have to go
Jim Reeves The blizzard
Jimmy Nail Big river
Jimmy Nail Crocodile shoes
John Denver Take me home country roads
Johnny Cash Ring of fire
Kenny Rogers The Gambler
Luke Combs Fast car
Luke Combs Beautiful crazy
Neil Young Only love can break your heart
Neil Young Harvest moon
Neil Young Old man
Neil Young The needle and the damage done
Neil Young Out on the weekend
Paul Thorn Resurrection day
Paul Thorn Temporarily forever
Ray Lamontagne ft Sierra Ferrell Born to love you
Ryan Adams 16 days
Ryan Adams Answering Bell
Ryan Adams Come pick me up
Ryan Adams Dear Anne
Ryan Adams Desire
Ryan Adams Houses on the hill
Ryan Adams In my time of need
Ryan Adams La Cienega Just Smiled
Ryan Adams New york, new york
Ryan Adams Firecracker
Ryan Adams The rescue blues
Ryan Adams Somehow, someday
Ryan Adams When the stars go blue
Ryan Adams Wild Flowers
Ryan Adams Harder now that it's over
Ryan Adams Sweet illusions
Ryan Adams Meadowlake street
Ryan Adams Cherry lane
Ryan Adams Mockingbird
Ryan Adams Let it ride
Ryan Adams If I am a stranger
Ryan Adams Dance all night
Ryan Adams My winding wheel
Ryan Adams Oh my sweet Carolina
Ryan Adams Call me on your way back home
Ryan Adams Damn Sam (I love a woman that rains)
Ryan Adams Am I safe
Ryan Adams To be without you
Ryan Adams Anything I say to you now
Ryan Adams Dirty rain
Ryan Adams Ashes & fire
Ryan Adams Come home
Ryan Adams Chains of love
Ryan Adams Save me
Ryan Adams Do I wait
Ryan Adams Kindness
Ryan Adams Goodnight Rose
Ryan Adams Two
Ryan Adams Everybody knows
Ryan Adams Oh my god, whatever, etc
Ryan Adams Rip off
Ryan Adams Two hearts
Ryan Adams My love for you is real
Ryan Adams So alive
Ryan Adams Miss America
Ryan Adams Nuclear
Ryan Adams Hallelujah
Ryan Adams You will always be the same
Ryan Adams Cry on demand
Ryan Adams Starting to hurt
Ryan Adams She wants to play hearts
Ryan Adams Tenessee sucks
Ryan Adams Dear chicago
Ryan Adams Tomorrow
Ryan Adams Chin up, cheer up
Ryan Adams World war 24
Ryan Adams Avalanchhe
Ryan Adams Please do not let me go
Ryan Adams I see monsters
Ryan Adams English girls approximately
Ryan Adams Thank you Louise
Shania Twain Still the one
The Shires I just wanna love you
Tom Corneill I am watching
Tom Corneill Talk to me
Tom Corneill Sweet, sweet number…
Tom Corneill Candle
Tom Corneill I hope you're alright now
Tom Corneill Lazy heart
Tom Corneill Gravity
Tom Corneill She's got stories
Tom Corneill Birds, ships, you & me
Tom Petty Listen to her heart
Tom Petty Walls
Tom Petty Won't back down
Tom Petty/John Mayer Free Fallin
Willie Nelson Blue eyes cryin in the rain
Willie Nelson Help me make it through the night
Young Martyrs We have grown
Young Martyrs Little one
Young Martyrs Just the end of summer
Young Martyrs Tiny breathing
Young Martyrs Tell her so
Young Martyrs Stones
Young Martyrs 5am
Young Martyrs Tomorrow (goodnight, Stary Eyes)
Young Martyrs I'll never be over you
Young Martyrs Love is
Young Martyrs Again
Young Martyrs I will sing for you
Young Martyrs Let me know
Young Martyrs He can stay
Young Martyrs Here and now

Tom Corneill's Prices

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Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£450
Up to 1 hour£450
Up to 2 hours£550
Up to 3 hours£700
Packages
Pub & Hotel Proprietors
If you are a pub or hotel owner seeking a standard set of entertainment for 2x45 minutes (plus Spotify playlist during my break) and are happy for me to choose the songs, I offer my cheapest option. Pubs, bars and hotels are an important way of showcasing my performances, which is why I make such an allowances. For these bookings I provide all of the necessary equipment and provide a well-travelled set of crowd-pleasers from across the decades, from the Beatles to Ed Sheeran. Please note: I can't offer to learn special requests for these events, though I'm happy to take suggestions on the night if I know the tunes. This fee includes local travel costs but I may apply an additional fee for longer distance travel.
£225
The Proposal
Are you planning the perfect proposal? Do you need the perfect surprise soundtrack to the big moment? I'll make it the most memorable occasion for you by turning up and playing a perfect hour of romantic songs (or shorter, if you like). We can get creative - if you can find me somewhere to hide, it can be an additional surprise! And if it's in a remote location - on a beach, in a field etc - I will come completely unplugged so me and my guitar can roam as needed. And if you need me to disappear, just say the word ;) Let me know your special song and I'll play it for you as you celebrate your special someone saying 'YES'!!!
£450
Wedding ceremony
I'll welcome your guests for up to 30 minutes as they make themselves comfortable, then I'll play your choice of special song for your big entrance! I'll provide a few tunes during the register signing that are appropriate for the occasion, and then I'll play your choice of exit song as you leave the ceremony and enter the celebrations!
£450
Drinks reception
Following your special ceremony, let me provide the perfect soundtrack as you and your guests mingle and celebrate together. I can play for 60-90 minutes for the stated fee, or see my standard price list for longer bookings.
£450
The Full Day Soundtrack
For this price I will play up to 4 hours* from my playlist, spread across your day at whatever intervals you like. *for bookings over an hour I may take a quick break during sets as needed but will switch to my Spotify playlist in these moments. Let me know what you have in mind and we'll put together the perfect soundtrack to your day!
£850

Add-ons

Request a song that isn't on the list
+£30
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My ability to pick the right tunes and play them with the right energy for the moment. I can play chilled out, I can get the room moving or I can take the crowd from one to the other. You let me know what kind of event you're looking for and I'll see it done.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Aside from wedding venues, pubs, clubs and festivals all over Europe, venues of note I've played at include Glastonbury Festival, The 100 Club in London, The Cavern Club in Liverpool, several O2 Academy and Komedia stages and many more.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I have very varied tastes but I suppose closest to my heart as a performer are acts like Eagles, Del Amitri, Tom Petty, Crowded House, The Beatles and Radiohead.

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

It's difficult to pick the most high profile gig but highlights have been sets at Glastonbury, headlining and being the main support on stages at smaller festivals around the UK and supporting bands like Top Loader and The Coronas. Oh, and I've supported the Wurzels!!

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

Just let me know and I'll always try to accommodate. As long as I get enough notice to make changes before taking more bookings on the same day that may clash, I'll endeavour to make it work!

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

Yes, let me know your requirements and I'd be happy to fill in the gaps via a playlist. Either you can send me your own Spotify playlist to put through my PA or I can create one that matches the mood of the day.

How much time do you need to set up?

Setup is generally pretty quick but I try to allow 45 minutes in case I need a little longer. This time is factored into my pricing.

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

Upon choosing me, at your request I'll share my master list of tunes. You have the option to select your favourites or leave it to me to choose the right ones for the occasion once you've told me a little more about the event. You can choose up to two additional tunes if something you want isn't on the list for an additional charge of £30 per song.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring everything needed.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I offer to learn up to two additional tunes per event (I perform several events per week and learning takes time!) at an additional charge of £30 per song.
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Genres:
Covers, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Country, Folk rock, Traditional Irish folk, Easy listening, Originals, Acoustic, Pop, Americana, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Pop rock, Indie
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Private event, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Cruise, Recording session, Concert, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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