Who is John-Andrew?
John-Andrew is a professional singer and entertainer with over 8 years experience in his field. He has entertained in over 15 different countries, sang in 7 different languages, fluent in 4, and has gained his professionalism and knowledge of the industry through hard work and first hand experience alone. John-Andrew is now UK based and performs for weddings, corporate events, birthdays and other private parties requiring top class entertainment! John-Andrew would like to point out that this is his sole income, ensuring he can dedicate all of his time to learning new songs, arranging play lists and being on hand 7 days a week for enquiries to live up to your high expectations for the big day!
Why John-Andrew?
Being incredibly experienced with the highest levels of reliability and service is just the start. After taking the North-East by storm last year, John-Andrew is ready to roll out his brand new show across the UK to private venues ready to hear John-Andrew's fantastic vocals! John-Andrew has also invested nearly £2000 in a brand new state of the art lighting rig for his discos making his night one of the best a singer/DJ can offer. With LED lights, lasers, bubble and haze machines and more, you can't get a better singer/disco for this price... guaranteed. With song requests before and during the event, your first and last dances sung live where appropriate, you are assured complete professionalism from a true entertainments professional, and not someone who provides a cheap service as a hobby! Booking John-Andrew as your wedding singer AND your DJ has obvious bonuses. Firstly the price, with a reputable and professional DJ now charging a minimum of £450 alone, you can have the whole night with John-Andrew starting from only £650! Your entertainment is THE most important part of your evening, making sure everyone is going to have an amazing night, so compared to the average photographer charging £900 and the bride's outfit generally costing £1600, it can't be difficult to imagine spending at least £650 on a quality singer and disco.
Do I have to book in advance?
John-Andrew advises to book at least 3 months in advance of your event. He can have late availability but for something as important as your entertainment you should really make sure this is arranged well before your chosen date. John-Andrew takes alot of bookings throughout the year with weekends being the most popular. Dates are now being booked as far as 2013.. so don't delay and get your entertainment guaranteed today!
What songs and types of music does he sing?
John-Andrew sings a fantastic mixture of pop, disco, rock, indie and soul that is aimed at everyone in the audience so there really is something for everyone. John-Andrew does however like to keep his music as modern as possible, and changes his set lists every month to coincide with the charts, making him a very popular and high in demand act for the younger bride and groom. Set lists can be found here. Any requests must be made in advance so John-Andrew has time to learn them.
How does the disco work?
Very simply! After and in between his vocals John-Andrew is your DJ! With an extensive play list and an amazing brand new lighting system worth nearly £2000 featuring LED's, Lasers, Haze machines and more, you're guaranteed one of the best discos around! Visually stunning and every single bit entertaining, and with no middle man, or two separate entertainers to go through, or even an agency who you'll probably never meet, it's a simple and cost effective way of making sure your evening goes smoothly. Plus the added addition of not having to set up two separate lighting and sound rigs means John-Andrew is perfect for even smaller venues, catering up to around 250 guests.
Can I find out what John-Andrew sounds like?
Yes you can! Go to the Audio section of the website to hear some live clippings from his show, or alternatively, why not come along to one of John-Andrew's local gigs and see what everyone's talking about! Click here to find out where John-Andrew is performing near you!
How can I book John-Andrew?
Firstly, see if John-Andrew is available by filling in the form on the Contact page. This will go directly to John-Andrew's iPhone and he will contact you the same day, 7 days a week. If he's free, a deposit will be required to secure your date and stop anyone else from booking it! Your booking will only be contracted once the deposit has been received.
Can I book a date without a deposit?
Unfortunately not. John-Andrew will however hold a date for you for up to 24 hours until payment of the deposit is received. After that the date will become available to the general public once again.
Is he versatile with the venues he can play?
Yes! As long as they are indoors and have a power point, John-Andrew can play any venue, but is best suited to venues with up to 250 guests. For larger events, please contact John-Andrew for quotes on additional hire of PA equipment to fulfill your needs.
What are John-Andrew's prices and packages?
Please find the price lists and packages for private hire here.
What are the benefits of booking John-Andrew for the whole day?
John-Andrew is the only person you are paying for the night's entertainment! This means it's more cost effective and much easier when organising how you want your special day to run. With only one set of speakers and one full lighting rig, the hassle of needing space, which is always at a premium, is taken good care of! No middle man, and certainly no expensive agency fees!
Can anyone else get up and sing?
Unfortunately not. John-Andrew does not cater for karaokes or any guest singers due to insurance purposes. Only John-Andrew is authorised to use his equipment.
Where does John-Andrew perform?
John-Andrew covers the whole of the UK but is based in Teesside in the North-East. Due to the increase in VAT and the extortionate petrol rises, John-Andrew has a 40km policy for licenced premises and a 100km policy for weddings and private events, so any venue outside of this will incur charges for petrol or accommodation depending on the distance from his hometown.
Does John-Andrew only perform at weddings?
No, John-Andrew is available for any private function, be it birthdays, corporate events, anniversaries, civil partnerships, bar mitzvahs and any other event that requires top quality entertainment! Click here to see more information.
Does he have P.L.I. (Public Liability Insurance)?
John-Andrew is covered for £10,000,000. Certificates on request.
How long does John-Andrew need to setup?
John-Andrew needs about 45 minutes to setup and 30 - 45 minutes to pack down.
