About The Wedding Singer

James Barlow (The Wedding Singer)

is based in Staffordshire and offers live music and disco packages specifically devised for wedding receptions.

James, aged 26, is a professional singer & DJ who has performed at weddings throughout England, Scotland and Wales specialising specifically in complete, tailored wedding music packages. James is also available to provide music for Gay Wedding and same sex Civil Partnerships.

Last year, in 2007, James performed at more than 70 wedding receptions and Civil Partnership celebrations.

James has been singing at weddings since the age of 16 and built up a solid reputation as one of the country's most respected wedding singers performing at many of the country's top venues such as:

Blenheim Palace, Woburn Abbey, Haigh Hall & Lumley Castle

as well as 100s of other manors, halls, statley homes, castles and in every well-known hotel chain in the UK. (Full list here).

James can most commonly be found entertaining in: Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Lancashire, Merseyside, Yorkshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Gloucestershire.

James is entirely web-based and The Wedding Singer service enables a hassle-free, largely online booking process designed to fit in with the hectic lives of the modern-day bride and groom. Solely web-promotion also helps to keep costs down and as you will see from our pricing, a full evening - wedding singer and DJ package costs little more than many stand-alone mobile DJs.

James Barlow - the wedding singer!

Simply amazing and excellent value for money! An absolute pleasure to do business with you and we had lots of very positive comments about you.

Sam & Adam Wallace
Married at Keele Hall, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Staffordshire on 6th October 2007



The Live Music


James Barlow - the wedding singer!

In his live music set

The Wedding Singer travels through four decades of some of the best and most well-known pop, rock, disco and soul songs of all time. His main aim is to make sure every guest has a great wedding party and dances until they drop!

The concentration on live vocals in his live music sets means that James can achieve the best sound possible. Full bands, often with 4-12 live musicians are not only expensive but run the risk of sounding poor unless every member is a 100% competent player. Their sound is also less versatile as many live instruments such as brass and drums are unable to play at quieter volumes. Full bands also need a large and complex PA system which is both difficult and time consuming to set up and, if configured incorrectly, can sound poor and ruin your special evening.

James' use of backing tracks means that he can concentrate on getting his vocal sound as perfect as possible. His backing tracks are of the highest digital quality and are, in many cases, obtained from the original digital audio tapes of original artists' versions; they are note perfect every time! He can accurately recreate your favourite songs at a fraction of the cost and with half the hassle of a live band.

The average function band charges from £200 per member, that's a minimum of £1200 for a six-piece band playing for an hour and a half and nothing in between!

Book The Wedding Singer

and you can get live music and an, integrated, professional disco set-up

for as little as £475!

See our Pricing page for full price details.

James has access to an array of top quality sound equipment which will be specifically tailored to the size and nature of your reception. He is especially suitable for small to medium-sized receptions of up to about 250 guests. James' set-up is simple, yet effective and can be completely erected within about an hour. It delivers a crystal clear, natural sound which is the envy of many of his working rivals. This coupled with an extensive lighting rig, containing both stage and effects lighting, helps to bring your reception to life providing you and all of your guests a superb, unforgettable show!


Thanks James for the fantastic entertainment you gave us and our wedding guests on Sat 29 Sept 07. You helped make our special day a little more special.

Thanks for coming all the way to Scarborough. Looking forward to telling everyone you played at our wedding when you're really famous!!

Top singer, top entertainer and top bloke!

Thanks again



Nick & Dawn McNeill
Married at The Ambassador Hotel, Scarborough on 29th September 2007



 The Disco


The disco

, manned by James, which accompanies his live singing sets, features an extensive song library enabling requests both prior to and on the night of your reception. You are welcome to give James some play list requests to make sure that some of your favourite songs are played during the evening.

The disco sections of the evening will feature a mixture of some of the best music from the last 40 years. The Wedding Singer philosophy is simple; get as many people on the dance floor as possible, and he is proud of his ability to know what tracks to play, and when to play them, to get as many people dancing as he can.

Weddings

are unique as functions in that their guests can be aged anywhere from 0 to 100! James has the advantage of having more wedding experience than most DJ's because of his total specialisation in this wedding field.

The Wedding Singer's disco

utilises top quality sound and lighting components which includes a £4000 HK Audio sound system and incorporates the latest DMX scanner lighting technology to keep the dance floor busy all night long.

Employing The Wedding Singer disco as a part of your wedding music package saves the hassle of hiring and dealing with a separate wedding DJ and means only one set of equipment at your reception making James' set-up especially suitable for small to medium-sized venues.

James Barlow - the wedding singer!

Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed your entertainment for our wedding reception. Your singing was absolutly amazing and the range of songs was brilliant and managed to keep the dance floor full all-night.

Everyone was and still is commenting on how good you were and that it was great that you were singing aswell and not just a disco.

I will definately be recommending you.

Howard & Helen Stolbe
Married at Mere Court Hotel & Conference Centre, Knutsford. Cheshire on 21st September 2007



Book The Wedding Singer!


  • James is a Wedding Specialist


    Many wedding singers, musicians and bands taking wedding bookings are often not familiar with their workings and importance. James is a wedding specialist, he will not disappear to appear abroad or in pubs, clubs, bars or holiday camps. He is 100% dedicated to providing music for weddings. He performed at more than 70 wedding parties in 2007 and is an expert in knowing exactly what is required.

  • James is a Professional


    This word gets used incorrectly all the time, especially in the entertainment business. James' full time job is as a wedding singer - singing and DJ-ing at wedding receptions, he has no other 'day job' enabling him to spend sufficient time preparing for your big day.

  • Personal Playlist Service


    The Wedding Singer offers a personal playlist service enabling you to pick some of your favourite music to be played during your evening. You are able to send James as many or as few of your favourite tracks / artists / genres to be included during the DJ sets of your day. You are even welcome to send through any guests' requests prior to the day to be included in James' set.

  • Free CD Demos


    Upon filling out an online enquiry form and receiving a quotation via e-mail you will be sent a free CD demo with a selection of tracks sung by The Wedding Singer so you can make an informed decision on booking.

  • Client References


    On the feedback page you will find a small selection of the recent feedback

    The Wedding Singer

    has received from past clients. James has a number of previous customers who are happy to chat to potential clients and answer any questions they may have about any aspect of The Wedding Singer service.

  • You Book Direct


    By booking direct you can save between £50-£175. Unlike most musicians James handles his own administration meaning you deal directly with the person providing your wedding music, not a confusing agency middleman.

  • Punctual and Reliable


    James' vehicle is regularly serviced and has full AA breakdown recovery. It is also equipped with the latest satellite navigation equipment, meaning The Wedding Singer team will arrive on the doorstep of your venue in one piece and with time to spare!

  • Friendly and Efficient Communication


    James and

    The Wedding Singer

    staff out your exact requirements and try their very best to meet them. We are always on hand to settle any queries by phone or e-mail.

  • Safety is Paramount


    All James' equipment is fully electrically safe.
    All appliances are subjected to regular portable appliance testing (PAT) and James has extensive public liability insurance cover.
    Certificates are available on request and can be sent either to you or directly to you venue at no extra charge.
James Barlow - the wedding singer!

James Barlow - the wedding singer!

James Barlow - the wedding singer!

A big 'thank you' from Ian and myself for providing such great entertainment at our recent wedding. The whole experience was fantastic from the choice of music, quality of performance and your attentiveness the needs of ourselves and our guests.

Thank you once again; we couldn't have wished for more.

Lorraine & Ian Dale
Married at Stone House Hotel, Stone. Staffordshire on 9th September 2007



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