{"id":105,"date":"2016-08-24T16:53:09","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T15:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/188.166.168.151\/2016\/08\/24\/encores-guide-to-booking-a-singer\/"},"modified":"2024-04-18T17:50:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T16:50:45","slug":"how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Singer Booking Guide &#8211; 2024 Prices, Advice and FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking about hiring a singer for a party or hiring a wedding singer? Encore is home to hundreds of versatile <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singers<\/a>, and we&#8217;ve helped thousands of customers book sought-after singers for their events and weddings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Singers\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>To help you with your search, we\u2019ve written answers to the questions we hear most often, complete with tips and inside knowledge from some of our top singers.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already decided to hire a singer and you\u2019re looking for available options, you can either:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Compare prices and contact\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\">over 1500 professional singers available in the UK<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Contact our friendly bookings team to discuss your requirements:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Let&#8217;s jump right in!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Contents:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#one\">The Basics<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one.1\">What styles of music can a singer sing?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.2\">Does the singer need an accompanist?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.3\">During which parts of the wedding can the singer sing?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">Equipment &amp; Setup<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#two.1\">How much space does a singer need?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.2\">What equipment do I need to provide for a singer?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.3\">Do I need to provide a PA system?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.4\">How long does a singer need to prepare and set up?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.5\">Do I need to provide food if I hire a singer?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.6\">Can a singer sing outside?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.7\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.8\">How long will the singer perform for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.9\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">Repertoire<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#three.1\">Can the singer sing my favourite songs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.2\">I&#8217;m not sure what type of music I want &#8211; where can I go for ideas?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\">Booking<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#four.1\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.2\">How much does it cost to hire a singer?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.3\">Do I have to pay travel fees?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.4\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T6hGZJ5TG_g?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"anameonethebasicsa\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/sarahmunromusic\">Sarah Munro<\/a>, Encore&#8217;s most booked singer<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a id=\"one\"><\/a>The Basics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey 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singer need an accompanist?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#Need-to-hire-a-singer-Get-instant-quotes-from-our-selection-of-the-UKs-top-singers-%E2%AD%90Over-13000-5-Reviews-%F0%9F%A4%9DTrusted-by-event-planners-%E2%8F%B0Quotes-within-30-minutes-Get-free-quotes-Rated-Excellent-See-our-212-reviews-on-Trustpilot\" title=\"\r\n\t\tNeed to hire a singer?\r\n\t\tGet instant quotes from our selection of the UK&#8217;s top singers.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\u2b50Over 13,000+ 5 Reviews\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\ud83e\udd1dTrusted by event planners\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\u23f0Quotes within 30 minutes\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tGet free quotes\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tRated 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ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#Solo-Singers-who-perform-to-backing-tracks\" title=\"Solo Singers who perform to backing tracks\">Solo Singers who perform to backing tracks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#During-which-parts-of-the-wedding-can-the-singer-sing\" title=\"During which parts of the wedding can the singer sing?\">During which parts of the wedding can the singer sing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#How-much-space-does-a-singer-need\" title=\"How much space does a singer need?\">How much space does a singer need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#What-equipment-do-I-need-to-provide-for-a-singer\" title=\"What equipment do I need to provide for a singer?\">What equipment do I need to provide for a singer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-a-PA-system\" title=\"Do I need to provide a PA system?\">Do I need to provide a PA system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#How-long-does-a-singer-need-to-prepare-and-set-up\" title=\"How long does a singer need to prepare and set up?\">How long does a singer need to prepare and set up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-food-if-I-hire-a-singer\" title=\"Do I need to provide food if I hire a singer?\">Do I need to provide food if I hire a singer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#Can-a-singer-sing-outside\" title=\"Can a singer sing outside?\">Can a singer sing outside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#What-dress-code-can-I-expect\" title=\"What dress code can I expect?\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#How-long-will-the-singer-perform-for\" title=\"How long will the singer perform for?\">How long will the singer perform for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-parking\" title=\"Do I need to provide parking?\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#Can-the-singer-sing-my-favourite-song\" title=\"Can the singer sing my favourite song?\">Can the singer sing my favourite song?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#Im-not-sure-what-type-of-music-I-want%E2%80%94where-can-I-go-for-ideas\" title=\"I&#8217;m not sure what type of music I want\u2014where can I go for ideas?\">I&#8217;m not sure what type of music I want\u2014where can I go for ideas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\" title=\"How far in advance should I book?\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#How-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-singer\" title=\"How much does it cost to hire a singer?\">How much does it cost to hire a singer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-fees\" title=\"Do I have to pay travel fees?\">Do I have to pay travel fees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/#How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment\" title=\"How do I handle contracts and payment?\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"whatstylesofmusiccanthesingersing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-styles-of-music-can-a-singer-sing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"one.1\"><\/a>What styles of music can a singer sing?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The voice is the most versatile instrument known to mankind, meaning you can hire a singer to sing almost any type of music!<\/p>\n<p>Most singers specialise in a certain style of music, and we highly recommend hiring a specialist if you have a certain type of genre in mind. For example, if you&#8217;re looking for a jazz singer, then make sure you go with someone from a jazz background who can sing jazz effortlessly, rather than a classical singer who may not do the jazz justice.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you may want a mixture of styles, in which case it&#8217;s better to go for someone versatile who can offer a variety of styles. For example, many singers are able to perform one set of pop songs, followed by another set of jazz or rock songs.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular styles requested by Encore customers booking singers are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pop<\/li>\n<li>Jazz<\/li>\n<li>Classical \/ Opera<\/li>\n<li>Folk<\/li>\n<li>Tribute Acts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best way to know if you&#8217;re booking the right singer for you is to watch their videos and listen to their demos. If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\">hire a swing singer or jazz singer<\/a> and the singer you&#8217;re talking to only has pop demos, we&#8217;d highly recommend looking to hire a swing or jazz singer with evidence that they are comfortable singing these styles.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doesthesingerneedanaccompanist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does-the-singer-need-an-accompanist\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"one.2\"><\/a>Does the singer need an accompanist?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether or not a singer requires an accompanist really depends on their own abilities. Generally, singers fall into one of three categories:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Solo singers who also play an instrument<\/strong> e.g. guitar, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Hire Pianists\">piano<\/a> or harp<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solo singers who perform to backing tracks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Singers who perform with a piano or guitar accompanist<\/strong>, in a duo line-up<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1290\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1290\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/phil-richards\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1290\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/maxresdefaultphil\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"maxresdefaultphil\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?fit=770%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1290 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Singing Guitarist, Phil Richards\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=740%2C416&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?resize=356%2C200&amp;ssl=1 356w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefaultphil.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Singing Guitarist, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/phil-richards\">Phil Richards<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><div class=\"enquiry-widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__title\">Need to hire a singer?<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__description\">Get instant quotes from our selection of the UK's top singers.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__list\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\u2b50<\/span>Over 13,000+ 5 Reviews\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/span>Trusted by event planners\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\u23f0<\/span>Quotes within 30 minutes\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\"target=\"_blank\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"enquiry-widget__button maxbutton-3 maxbutton maxbutton-search-musicians\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-text\">Get free quotes<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__footer\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px\">Rated Excellent<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/img\/trustpilot\/trustpilot-stars.png?w=770&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore's Trustpilot rating - Excellent\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__footer__reviews\">See our <strong>212<\/strong> reviews on Trustpilot\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solo-singers-who-also-play-an-instrument\"><\/span><strong>Solo singers who also play an instrument<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The most common singing instrumentalists is the singing guitarist. A singing guitarist will typically perform pop, rock and jazz songs, either using an acoustic guitar (think Ed Sheeran), an electric guitar, or both. Singing guitarists offer great value for money\u2014they are versatile, they can get whole crowds of people up on their feet singing along to well-known songs, and they require very little space. Perfect for a private party, corporate event or any special occasion.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a singing guitarist for an event, we have plenty who would be happy to hear from you! You can take a look at the profiles and videos of Encore&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singing-guitarists\">390 fantastic singing guitarists available for hire here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Singing pianists are also popular for laid-back events, such as receptions or dinners. Generally, they will sing jazz or pop songs, in a similar fashion to Michael Buble or Elton John. On Encore, hiring a singing pianist is easy, as we have over<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singing-pianists\">170 great singing pianists available to book in the UK!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also possible to hire singing harpists, who are popular at weddings, and singing accordionists, who are popular during Oktoberfest!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solo-Singers-who-perform-to-backing-tracks\"><\/span><strong>Solo Singers who perform to backing tracks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Many singers perform with backing tracks played through an amp. This is popular at bars and clubs, where there isn&#8217;t much space. These singers usually have hundreds of songs for you to choose from, and can often provide lighting rigs to create a party atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Some customers love this setup, and some think that backing tracks are too similar to karaoke. It comes down to personal taste, and whether you want to go for a fully live experience, or whether you&#8217;re happy with pre-recorded backing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Singers who perform with a piano or guitar accompanist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many classical and operatic singers will perform with a piano accompanist, usually in a recital format or during dinner. It&#8217;s also common to see pop singers with accompanists, either on piano or guitar. Sometimes the accompanist will also sing, giving you beautiful two-part vocal harmonies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"duringwhichpartsoftheweddingceremonycanthesingersing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During-which-parts-of-the-wedding-can-the-singer-sing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"one.3\"><\/a>During which parts of the wedding can the singer sing?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A wedding singer will usually sing at the following parts of the ceremony: seating of the guests, bridal procession, signing of the registry, and the walkout.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/singers\">Singers for weddings<\/a> can also sing during drinks receptions as well as the ceremony. Just make sure that if you want a different style of music for the reception than the ceremony, that your singer is comfortable and able to sing in multiple styles.<\/p>\n<p>Acoustic wedding singers with an instrument are usually a great option that covers all bases, being able to play softer songs during the ceremony and then more upbeat, lively songs during the reception to entertain all your guests.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1291\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1291\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Georgia-Thursting\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1291\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/singing-guitarist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/gt1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?fit=4138%2C2759&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4138,2759\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Georgia Thursting\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Georgia Thursting: https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Georgia-Thursting&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Georgia Thursting: https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Georgia-Thursting&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1291 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?resize=770%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore Singing Guitarist, Georgia Thursting\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?resize=740%2C493&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gt1.jpg?w=2310&amp;ssl=1 2310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Georgia-Thursting\">Georgia Thursting<\/a>, performing as a singing guitarist for a relaxed event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"anametwoequipmentsetupa\"><a name=\"two\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Equipment &amp; Setup<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howmuchspacedoesasingerneed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-space-does-a-singer-need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.1\"><\/a>How much space does a singer need?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A singer doesn&#8217;t require a lot of space compared to musicians with larger instruments. They need just enough space for one person to stand and be able to move a bit. Singers can bring their own amplification if you don&#8217;t have any, which is usually very compact.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, if they are performing with another musician or group, or if they are performing with a portable piano or a harp, you&#8217;ll need to provide more space for them.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatequipmentdoineedtoprovide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-equipment-do-I-need-to-provide-for-a-singer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.2\"><\/a>What equipment do I need to provide for a singer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Singers are a great example of a &#8216;self-contained musician&#8217; &#8211; they provide everything they need to perform, which means there&#8217;s very little required from the event host! They&#8217;ll bring their own microphone and PA, and sometimes even their own lighting rig.<\/p>\n<p>The singer may ask for a chair to sit on if they are performing with a guitar or piano.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the nature of the event, some singers may request a private dressing room to get changed in and to securely store their belongings. It&#8217;s worth checking with your singer whether they require this before the day of the event.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doineedatoprovideapasystem\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-a-PA-system\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.3\"><\/a>Do I need to provide a PA system?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, most singers have their own PA system or simply don&#8217;t need one if the room is small.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howlongdoesthesingerneedtosetup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-does-a-singer-need-to-prepare-and-set-up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.4\"><\/a>How long does a singer need to prepare and set up?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If amplification is needed, allow 15-30 minutes to set up and do a thorough soundcheck. Otherwise, singers ideally like to warm up for about 15-30 minutes before singing.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eMBa1BGZ3GM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Encore singer, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/thom-music\">THOM Music<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doineedtoprovidefood\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-food-if-I-hire-a-singer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.5\"><\/a>Do I need to provide food if I hire a singer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bottled water and tea\/coffee\/biscuits upon arrival are appreciated. Meals are also welcome, though generally not required unless your event it runs over a mealtime or goes on late into the evening.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"canasingersingoutside\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-a-singer-sing-outside\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.6\"><\/a>Can a singer sing outside?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, in warm weather and with appropriate rain cover (a marquee or tent) and amplification. It&#8217;s important that you let the singer know if you want them to perform outside so that they can bring the correct equipment and clothing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatdresscodecaniexpect\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-dress-code-can-I-expect\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.7\"><\/a>What dress code can I expect?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Singers can tailor their outfit to your event &#8211; smart casual, white tie, tuxedo, floor-length gowns, cocktail dresses, or just all black are all possible.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howlongwillthesingersingfor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-will-the-singer-perform-for\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.8\"><\/a>How long will the singer perform for?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, a singer will perform one, two or three sets of 45-minutes each, unless otherwise requested. Musicians generally ask for breaks of at least 15 minutes between sets, which is important if they don&#8217;t want to strain or injure their voice.<\/p>\n<p>During a wedding ceremony, a singer will usually sing 3-4 songs, often as the bride arrives, during the signing of the register, and as the newlywed couple exit.<\/p>\n<p>During a reception or party, sets are usually 2 x 45 minutes with a 15-minute break between sets. <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/singers\">Browse our wedding singers<\/a> and contact your favourite to find out how they can perform for you.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C5RQs-jT-mc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Encore singer, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Gemma-Louise-Doyle\">Gemma Louise Doyle<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doineedtoprovideparking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-parking\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.9\"><\/a>Do I need to provide parking?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes &#8211; check with your singer how they plan to arrive! If they are transporting a keyboard and\/or other kit, they will need a parking space near the door (or be able to unload near the door).<\/p>\n<p id=\"anamethreerepertoirea\"><a name=\"three\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Repertoire<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"canthesingersingmyfavouritesong\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-singer-sing-my-favourite-song\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"three.1\"><\/a>Can the singer sing my favourite song?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely! Musicians love adding new songs to their repertoire, and if they can\u2019t find a pre-existing arrangement, they will often create one themselves for your event. This may add an additional fee to your booking but is well worth the extra expense to hear your favourite song played in a new and exciting way.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"imnotsurewhattypeofmusiciwantwherecanigoforideas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Im-not-sure-what-type-of-music-I-want%E2%80%94where-can-I-go-for-ideas\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"three.2\"><\/a>I&#8217;m not sure what type of music I want\u2014where can I go for ideas?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Go to Encore&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\">singer page for inspiration<\/a> and listen to different singers&#8217; audio\/video clips and get ideas of which styles you like. You can even filter by location to find singers near you! And, if you&#8217;re looking for a wedding singer specifically, we&#8217;ve compiled all our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/singers\">talented wedding singers available for hire<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0who will have a fantastic list of weddings songs that you can browse.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nnycUVfb68o?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Encore singer\/pianist, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Craig-Elliot\">Craig Elliot<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"anamefourbookinga\"><a name=\"four\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Booking<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howfarinadvanceshouldibook\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.1\"><\/a>How far in advance should I book?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Booking as soon as possible is always advised, especially if you have special musical requests but we at Encore, we deal with many last-minute bookings and can easily find performers at short notice for you.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatsthetypicalpriceforasinger\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-singer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.2\"><\/a>How much does it cost to hire a singer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, you can expect to pay around \u00a3200 to \u00a3500 for a singer to perform two 45-minute sets. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\">contact one of our talented singers<\/a> for a quote today and to discuss your individual requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Various factors influence the price a singer will quote you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Years of experience<\/li>\n<li>Level of demand &#8211; popular singers charge higher fees!<\/li>\n<li>Locality to your venue<\/li>\n<li>Whether or not you want them to learn any new songs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a guide, for a private event or a wedding you should expect to pay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a3200 to \u00a3250 for a good singer (perhaps an amateur who performs at the weekends)<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3250 to \u00a3400 for an excellent, professional singer<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3400 to \u00a3600 for an elite singer who is in high demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a venue or bar\/pub performance on a Friday or Saturday night, you should expect to pay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a3150 to \u00a3200 for a good singer<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3200 to \u00a3350 for an excellent singer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re hiring the singer on a weekly or monthly basis, they may reduce their fee for you.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doihavetopaytravelfees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-fees\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.3\"><\/a>Do I have to pay travel fees?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have to factor in travel costs if the singer is not local. Most musicians have a set radius from their home (generally 15-20 miles) and charge extra for any travel outside that area. We have performers all over the country, so we can usually find someone close to your location.<\/p>\n<p>The standard rate is 47p\/mile so if the singer needs to travel 50 miles each way, that&#8217;s an additional \u00a347 for 100 miles of travel. This amount is included as a rough guide &#8211; each musician will set their own<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_651\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-651\" style=\"width: 409px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Teresa-De-Roberto\"><img data-attachment-id=\"651\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/singer2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/singer2.jpg?fit=409%2C614&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"409,614\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"singer2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/singer2.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/singer2.jpg?fit=409%2C614&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-651 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/singer2.jpg?resize=409%2C614&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore singer, Teresa de Roberto\" width=\"409\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/singer2.jpg?w=409&amp;ssl=1 409w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/singer2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/singer2.jpg?resize=133%2C200&amp;ssl=1 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;I love performing at wedding ceremonies because it really helps create the atmosphere.&#8221; Encore singer,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Teresa-De-Roberto\">Teresa de Roberto<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"howdoihandlecontractsandpayment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.4\"><\/a>How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to handle contracts and payment is to book through Encore. Our bookings process is very straightforward and as soon as you have confirmed a booking with your chosen singer, contracts and payments are then handled seamlessly by our secure payments system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Singers\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ready to hire a singer? 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