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Lyrebirds

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A highly professional and experienced acoustic duo with stunning vocals and gorgeous guitar - guaranteed to make your event sparkle!
Acoustic duo
London
Public liability insurance of £5 million

Lyrebirds are Jess and Rami, a professional, polished and highly talented duo who feature gloriously soulful vocals and impeccably smooth guitar accompaniment that will make your event sparkle. The duo’s repertoire includes covers of pop artists such as Beyoncé, OutKast, Adele & TLC, while extending to well-loved classics from Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, to name a few, and it won't take long before the whole room feels the magic Lyrebirds have to offer. They have mastered their phenomenal versions of pop, soul, funk and Motown tracks and guarantee all of your guests a night they won’t forget in a hurry! Jess is a vocalist and songwriter a leader from South East London. She has toured all over the world, performed as a backing singer on Jools Holland, and is championed by DJs such as Guy Garvey and Zane Lowe. Rami is a musician & producer from South London, who has been performing in various guises since first picking up the guitar as a student with too much time on his hands! He has since worked as a session guitarist and songwriter sharing the stage with acts as diverse as Ed Sheeran, Passenger and Royce Da 5'9". When combined, the duo’s stunning vocals and gorgeous guitar work will add a touch of warmth and sophistication to any occasion, including private parties, corporate events and weddings - and can also perform your first dance/a special request for a small additional fee. Intent on removing the stress of live entertainment, Lyrebirds can provide a full PA for an added fee if required and optional extras include adding a percussionist or an extra set (or two) if you want to flesh out their performance! An evening DJ service is also available to help simplify your booking experience. So, if you’re looking for some harmonious background music to make your guests feel at ease, or a high-energy performance to get the dance-floor jumping, Lyrebirds are available for hire at events all over the UK, whatever the occasion and whichever the desired atmosphere. Get in touch today and see how Lyrebirds can bring the perfect atmosphere to your event!

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Genres:
Covers, Folk, Folk rock, Easy listening, Originals, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Motown, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, Indie
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Event types:
Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Cruise
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Lyrebirds' Song list

Classics - 
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers > No No No - Dawn Penn
Ain't Nobody – Chaka Khan
All You Need Is Love - Beatles
At Last – Etta James
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Fast Car - Tracey Chapman
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Higher & Higher – Jackie Wilson
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
Let's Stay Together – Al Green
Message In A Bottle - The Police
Moondance - Van Morrison
My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone
RESPECT- Aretha
Revolution - Tracey Chapman
Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
You've Got The Love – Candi Staton
Modern Pop -
All Of You - John Legend
American Boy – Estelle 
Baby One More Time – Britney
Believe - Cher
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Budapest - George Ezra
Cosmic Love - Florence & The Machine
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley 
Crazy in Love – Beyoncé
Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
Dog Days Are Over - Florence & The Machine
Don’t Let Go - En Vogue
Forget You - Cee Lo 
Get Lucky – Daft Punk 
Green Eyes – Coldplay 
Green Garden - Laura Mvula
Hey Ho - Lumineers
Hey Ya – Outcast 
Hold Back The River – James Bay 
How Deep Is Your Love – Calvin Harris
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
I Need A Dollar - Aloe Black
In Common – Alicia Keys 
Issues - Julia Michaels 
Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
Last Nite - The Strokes
Make You Feel My Love – Adele 
Mercy – Duffy
Mr Brightside - Killers
New Rules - Dua Lipa
No Scrubs – TLC 
Only Girl – Rhianna 
Ordinary People - John Legend 
Rather Be - Jess Glynne
Rather Be With You – Sinead Hartnett 
Rehab – Amy Winehouse 
Rip Tide - Foy Vance
Rolling In The Deep – Adele 
Royals - Lorde 
Say My Name - Destiny's Child > Cry Me A River - Justin
Say You Love Me – Jessie Ware 
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5 
Somewhere Only We Know – Keane
Sorry – Justin Beiber 
Stronger Than Me - Amy Winehouse
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Torn – Natalie Imbruglia 
Toxic – Britney
Umbrella – Rhianna
Valerie – Zutons/Amy Winehouse
We Found Love - Rhianna
Wonderwall - Oasis
Yellow - Coldplay
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We can also perform with a percussionist!

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

That's absolutely fine, and we will be as accommodating as possible.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service (plus a full PA if required) after the final set until the venue closes, we can provide this. Please let us know if you would like more information!

How much time do you need to set up?

We only need 20 mins!

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes

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

Yes of course!

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

A small PA system is included in the quote, and we can provide a full PA if required.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Sure, if there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £70 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Lyrebirds' Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£590
Up to 2 hours£650
Up to 3 hours£750
Packages
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 musicians
- 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.
£990

Add-ons

DJ Set
+£375
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Lyrebirds' Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Sophie H
21 days ago
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5 out of 5

Absolutely first-class all round.

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Hannah J
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

Wonderful and reliable. Would book them again in a heartbeat. Thank you

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Harriet M
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Overall great experience and big thank you for bringing an amazing vibe for our event!

Reply from Lyrebirds
6 months ago

Thanks so much! Jess & Rami

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Sarah H
10 months ago
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5 out of 5

Jess and Ed were both super lovely and amazingly talented. They absolutely judged the mood and music choice for the event perfectly. They totally made our party an event to be remembered. Can't recommend enough.

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Christie D
9 months ago, for a Wedding in Upper Froyle
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We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding last Thursday, you were both so lovely and the music was amazing and really made the evening, thank you so much!

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Mairi D
1 year ago, for a Corporate event in Norton Green
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5 out of 5

Really pleased we booked Lyrebirds and will consider them for future events. They fitted the brief perfectly and the guests were very complimentary. We had circa 60 attendees at an after work networking event. Many thanks!

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