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David Marken - Guitar/Vocal and DJ

( 18 ) 5.00 David Marken - Guitar/Vocal and DJ

Talented guitar/vocalist performing with a loop station (live recording & layering of sounds) for "Ed Sheeran" style sound, topped off with a DJ set packed with party anthems! View More

Wedding DJs, Party Djs, Acoustic Acts based in Belfast

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Short Description
Talented guitar/vocalist performing with a loop station (live recording & layering of sounds) for "Ed Sheeran" style sound, topped off with a DJ set packed with party anthems!
Act Introduction
HI! I'm David and planning your event just got a lot more fun and a lot less stressful! I've worked in the wedding/events/entertainment industry for 12 years and have planned and entertained at parties all over the UK and further, from intimate garden celebrations for that landmark birthday to huge weddings at central London venues such as The Dorchester Hotel and everything in between. My standard set up is solo guitar and vocals for daytime entertainment, moving onto a loop station for a full band feel as the evening warms up and finishing with a DJ party set to really fill that dancefloor! The cheapest, most efficient and least stressful way to plan all day entertainment for your wedding or event is to speak to one supplier that can tick all your boxes. I provide entertainment for your whole day, meaning your costs are lower and all equipment/travel etc is included in one final price! Every booking includes: - Zoom/phone call in advance to get to know each other and find out exactly what I can offer for your day - Prices fully inclusive of VAT so no hidden costs or surprises! - Professional PA system and all other necessary equipment - Full PAT test and Public Liability insurances up to £5million
What to expect
Born and raised Belfast, I trained at The Guildford School of Acting and since 2015 I’ve performed to happy audiences at countless weddings, events and private functions, both in the UK and worldwide. I've held residencies at 5* central London venues such as The Dorchester, The Rosewood Hotel and 45 Park Lane, performed for celebrities such as Ed Sheeran and Jason Momoa and I’ve also been lucky enough to travel the world performing on luxury cruise ships as a solo entertainer and, as a result of this, I have built an impressive repertoire to cover all ages and genres! My range of material can cater for any event or crowd. Take a look through my extensive repertoire to find artists like The Beatles, Van Morrison and Fleetwood Mac all the way through to Ed Sheeran, Avicii and Clean bandit. Walking down the aisle, a first dance, a 50th birthday or a welcome home party; these are moments you only experience once and I can help you make them that little bit more special.
FAQ
Q: How long does setup take? A: Set up for a standard solo guitar/vocal performance takes around 30 minutes but I'll arrive one hour before I start performing so we can have a chat through any specific details. If i'm performing with the loop station I'll need about 45 minutes to set up, DJ sets will bring my total set up time to about 90 minutes.
Q: What are your space and power requirements? A: For live guitar/vocal performance, I need at least 2m x 2m, for DJ performance I'll need at least 4m x 2m. I'll have plenty of extension cables etc with me but I'll need to be within 5metres of 2 x standard plug sockets
Q: Do you take requests? A: YES! I pride myself on having an extensive repertoire that will provide something for everyone and I can send over my sample song list in advance for you to make choices from. If you want me to perform for a wedding ceremony or a first dance I am more than happy to learn your special songs for you

Talented guitar/vocalist performing with a loop station (live recording & layering of sounds) for "Ed Sheeran" style sound, topped off with a DJ set packed with party anthems!

HI! I'm David and planning your event just got a lot more fun and a lot less stressful! I've worked in the wedding/events/entertainment industry for 12 years and have planned and entertained at parties all over the UK and further, from intimate garden celebrations for that landmark birthday to huge weddings at central London venues such as The Dorchester Hotel and everything in between. My standard set up is solo guitar and vocals for daytime entertainment, moving onto a loop station for a full band feel as the evening warms up and finishing with a DJ party set to really fill that dancefloor! The cheapest, most efficient and least stressful way to plan all day entertainment for your wedding or event is to speak to one supplier that can tick all your boxes. I provide entertainment for your whole day, meaning your costs are lower and all equipment/travel etc is included in one final price! Every booking includes: - Zoom/phone call in advance to get to know each other and find out exactly what I can offer for your day - Prices fully inclusive of VAT so no hidden costs or surprises! - Professional PA system and all other necessary equipment - Full PAT test and Public Liability insurances up to £5million

Born and raised Belfast, I trained at The Guildford School of Acting and since 2015 I’ve performed to happy audiences at countless weddings, events and private functions, both in the UK and worldwide. I've held residencies at 5* central London venues such as The Dorchester, The Rosewood Hotel and 45 Park Lane, performed for celebrities such as Ed Sheeran and Jason Momoa and I’ve also been lucky enough to travel the world performing on luxury cruise ships as a solo entertainer and, as a result of this, I have built an impressive repertoire to cover all ages and genres! My range of material can cater for any event or crowd. Take a look through my extensive repertoire to find artists like The Beatles, Van Morrison and Fleetwood Mac all the way through to Ed Sheeran, Avicii and Clean bandit. Walking down the aisle, a first dance, a 50th birthday or a welcome home party; these are moments you only experience once and I can help you make them that little bit more special.
Q: How long does setup take?

A: Set up for a standard solo guitar/vocal performance takes around 30 minutes but I'll arrive one hour before I start performing so we can have a chat through any specific details. If i'm performing with the loop station I'll need about 45 minutes to set up, DJ sets will bring my total set up time to about 90 minutes.


Q: What are your space and power requirements?

A: For live guitar/vocal performance, I need at least 2m x 2m, for DJ performance I'll need at least 4m x 2m. I'll have plenty of extension cables etc with me but I'll need to be within 5metres of 2 x standard plug sockets


Q: Do you take requests?

A: YES! I pride myself on having an extensive repertoire that will provide something for everyone and I can send over my sample song list in advance for you to make choices from. If you want me to perform for a wedding ceremony or a first dance I am more than happy to learn your special songs for you


Customer reviews for David Marken - Guitar/Vocal and DJ

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Ella Henderson

Thank you for making out wedding so special!

I could not recommend David enough. His voice and ability to play a complete mix of songs was amazing. He happily spoke to a few guests who approached him. I would recommend him to anyone who asked me about suppliers for their wedding! Thank you again David.

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Jack Hayman

Highly recommended!

We had the pleasure of David performing at our drinks and canapés reception at our wedding. He played an amazing array of songs which were all incredible. The guests were also extremely impressed and would recommend David to anyone

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Kevin & Vicky Cooper

Our guests thought he was amazing!

David played at our wedding on Saturday and he was amazing! All of our guests commented on how great he was and that the live music was a perfect addition to the ceremony. We would highly recommend him to others looking for that extra something special!

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Alex & Gemma Lipscombe

Asked him to stay for longer cos he was so good!

WOW! Its very difficult to describe a musician in words, but what i can say is that David was far better than i ever expected. EVERYONE single one of our guests commented on how well David sung. We didn't choose any songs for David to play, i just told him to go with the flow. I had organised for David to play for 4 hours, we actually asked him to stay for longer as the atmosphere was perfect. Unfortunately David couldn't stay longer has he was already booked for the rest of the evening. I am now desperately trying to think of another party i can host JUST so that he can play to all of us again! I cannot recommend David enough. Many thanks for the AMAZING afternoon you helped create.

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Jane Kenyon

Absolutely superb

We just wanted to say a big thank you for making our event so successful last Thursday. You were superb and we have had a number of emails from clients and friends complimenting you on how good you are. A few had very croaky voices the next day after singing along with you!!

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Hannah & Dav

The guy on the guitar!

We just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding! The guests were so impressed and on our next meeting with many of them the first thing they mentioned was 'the guy on the guitar!' You completed our day perfectly and I'd recommend anyone to hire you. P.S Some of the aunts had a particular fascination with you!

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Grace & Neil Wimbury

Can't recommend him enough!

Just a quick message to say a huge thank you for last night! What an absolutely incredible voice you have! We would not hesitate to recommend you. An absolutely fantastic singer who can cover every genre of music. I can’t recommend this lovely guy enough!

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Helen Adair

He was a hit

Excellent. I wasn’t sure what to expect as I hadn’t met Dave before I booked him but he arrived on time, was courteous and flexible with set-up, and played some great sets with a mix of modern and more traditional Irish music. I will book him again!

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George Wal

Very professional entertainer

Prior to the event David was courteous and efficient on the admin details and always ready to discuss our requirements. His wonderful singing, wide repetoire and friendliness set an excellent tone for the day, helping to make a really successful party go well. Have no hesitation in recommending him if you want an engaging, talented singer/musician.

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Lisa Smith

Book him!

We had the absolute pleasure of having David singing at our woodland wedding and he was amazing! We can't thank David enough for such a personal, memorable experience. So many of our guests commented on how wonderful and talented David was! We can't thank you enough Xx

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Alison Wardlaw & David McDermott

Made our wedding SO special!

We saw Dave performing a few times and really wanted to book him for our wedding. The service in the lead up to the wedding was very efficient , friendly and professional. Dave played for our guests during our drinks reception and after the meal , he also played our first dance which was very special. Dave played an amazing selection of songs and if someone had a request he was happy to play it. All of our guests and even the hotel staff commented on how talented and incredible he sounded. Dave helped make our wedding very special and has helped make some amazing memories on our wedding day. Thank you so much!

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Samantha Donhou

So friendly and voice is amazing!

We booked David for my sons 30th birthday party, and we couldn’t have chosen anyone better, he was communicating with me constantly throughout the booking process, he was so friendly to all of our guests, it felt like he was a friend instantly, his voice is amazing and the variety of songs is brilliant. I cannot recommend David enough, I will be booking him for every future party.

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Luis Solarte

Highly recommended

David's performance at our wedding ceremony was just perfect. His voice is amazing! We highly recommend his service, He was punctual, friendly and very professional. Thank you David for making our day more special than it already was. We will keep you in mind for another special day.

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Louise Stoatesbury

Very professional and talented

David was a wonderful singer and totally made my retirement party. I cannot recommend him highly enough and know that family and friends will consider using him for similar functions in the future

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Jen Church

Absolutely Amazing!

David was excellent from start to finish, he was very quick to answer any questions and was super helpful throughout. He learnt a song specifically for my bridal entrance music and our exit music and it was absolutely amazing. He also played in the reception and evening and our guests loved him and we are so happy we picked him for our entire wedding day! Absolutely recommend. Thank you David!

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Amy & Jack

Best wedding singer and DJ in Guildford!

We booked David to play during our wedding ceremony and reception, together with DJing during the evening. He responded quickly to any queries we had and was really accommodating to any ideas we had. On the day he was fantastic and read the room incredibly well. He enhanced our day so much. I know lots of our friends and family are now keen to book him!

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Richard & Helen Gleeson

Highly Recommended!

David played at our wedding in Italy as well as the pre wedding dinner and we just want to say a massive thank you for joining us in Lake Como! You were certainly a big hit with our guests and we've had lots of compliments on your performances, especially during the wedding day.

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