The Beatles, ABBA, Take That, George Michael (Tribute Act also available), The Killers, Ed Sheeran, Wham!, UB40, etc!......
I am a guitarist and singer who can perform at your venue or event either acoustically or with a high quality full band sound (but at a much more economical price!). I can provide disco music between sets to keep the party going. No venue / occasion is too small (or too big!) If it's a party, wedding or celebration I am happy to perform your favourite songs or the one for your first dance. I can also provide acoustic music for restaurants, wedding ceremonies or other occasions.
I offer a range of music from the 60's through to current chart hits. I have over 300 songs to choose from including artists such as (deep breath!) Take That, U2, Robbie Williams, ABBA, Bryan Adams, Keane, Guns 'n' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Scissor Sistors, Jackson 5, Kings of Leon, Supergrass, Duran Duran, Lenny Kravitz, Snow Patrol, Razorlight, The Stone Roses, Green Day, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Adam and the Ants, Katrina and the waves, Madness, Fleetwood Mac, Kula Shaker, Oasis, Blur, The Beatles, Wham!, The Monkees, Phil Collins, The Eagles, The Spice Girls, Human League,etc.
George Michael
You will hear anthems such as Wake me up before you go go, Faith, Amazing, I'm Your Man, Freedom 90, Careless Whisper, Club Tropicana, Flawless (Go to the City) and many more!
James has spent time studying the performances of Wham! and George Michael to faithfully reproduce a show that both entertains and creates a sense of celebration. James says "The music of George Michael has been and will remain an integral part of pop history, from the early days of Wham!'s incredible pop music through to the magic of George's solo career. Being able to perform the songs of George Michael and Wham! is an honour and I hope clients enjoy hearing these songs as much as I enjoy performing them."
With over 15 years of professional experience performing at Weddings, Parties, Venues and Corporate Events all over the UK and internationally, James is able to ensure your event is a resounding success!
Synonymous with instantly recognisable global hits and a career spanning over three decades with Wham! and as a solo artist, George Michael is regarded as one of the finest song writers of his generation.
James Farrant's tribute to George Michael is your chance to relive the magic of George and his timeless music. In a tribute show complete with costumes and theatrics together with professional sound and lighting, James will transport you back to the heydays of Wham! and George's solo career.
James performed on my wife's 40th and it was an amazing performance. Every bit of music he played or sung was melodious and enjoyable.
He was courteous and adaptable for the requests of songs despite the event was running bit late
I will definitely recommend him and consider him for my next celebration
James was absolutely perfect for our event. We asked him to provide background music during a party and everyone how commented on how good he was. he added to the party without dominating it, which is exactly what we asked for. He was punctual and very professional and had a great set list which he tailored to our requests. I would definitely use him again for a function and would highly recommend him.
"Hi James, Just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping to make my party so much fun.
Everyone commented on how fantastic you were and were buzzing about it at work today.
Thank you for being so flexible too, you were very patient with everyone, including me when I changed the running order.
I will recommend you if people need a top notch singer. many many thanks. Mark"
"Lovely guy with a great voice . Very professional.
James provided the entertainment for our reception party , he went down well with all the age groups"
"I found James while perusing for a live musician for a surprise 70th birthday party we were holding for our mum. From start to finish, James was communicative and kept me informed every step of the way. We welcomed mum in while James played a small DJ set, then he sang live. I was blown away by his talent and the hypnotic smoothness of his voice. He played a further set after a break and really got the crowd up and dancing. All in all, a highly talented musician and I commend anyone who can get to the high pitches of the Spice Girls :-)
We had some of the guests round for breakfast for the following morning and they too were completely blown away by his talent.
Thank you so much James, you are one of a kind and we will definitely be calling on you again! You made everyone’s night, but most importantly, you made my mum’s night."
"""Just wanted to say many thanks for making my mums' 50th Birthday party so special. You were outstanding and really got the party going, you made my mum very happy! Thanks again"" (50th Birthday Party, September 2017)"
"""We wanted to say thank you for making out 40th Anniversary party extra special, you added to the ambiance to make the day special and our guests all appreciated the music. We wish you every success and will be delighted to recommend you!"" (40th Wedding Anniversary Party, August 2017)"
"It was great having James perform at my party. It was a great mix of background music for the first set followed by some cracking tunes in the second set whish really got the party going. It was certainly a talking point of the evening, all of which was about how good James was and how it was great to have him there. James really made the party go well and was an integral part of a great evening."" (40th Birthday Party, Feb 2017)"
"""Hi James, I wanted to say thanks again. Your performance last Saturday night at Richmond Golf Club was exactly what was required. We were so glad we found your ad! Your disco lights really jazzed up the room and made it magical, the music was spot on. It was a really perfect mix. I only wish more people had decided to start dancing earlier! Thank you!"" - Mrs Galliers. 21st Birthday Party"
Up to 4 x45min sets with music inbetween
Yes
I have 500+ songs in my ever expanding repertoire, below are my example party and acoustic sets, but if you can't see your favourite, please let me know!
Typical Party set list Part 1
Take it Easy - The Eagles
Please Please me - Beatles
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
That's the way I like it - KC and the sunshine band
Club Tropicana - Wham!
Girls on Film - Duran Duran
Does your mother know - ABBA
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
You can’t hurry Love - Phil Collins
Together in Electric Dreams - Human League
Enola Gay - OMD
Just the way you are - Bruno Mars
She loves you - Beatles
Twist and Shout - Beatles
Go your own way - Fleetwood Mac
Parklife - Blur
Don’t look back in anger - Oasis
All the small things - Blink 182
Year 3000 - Busted
Sweet child o' mine - Guns 'n' Roses
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Typical Party Set list - Part 2
Paint it Black - Rolling Stones
I wanna hold your hand - Beatles
Castles in the Sky - Ian Van Dahl
Wake me up before you go go - Wham!
Rio - Duran Duran
Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Shine - Take that
Daydream Believer -Monkess
Angels – Robbie Williams
I don’t feel like dancing – Scissor Sisters
Love machine – Girls Aloud
Making your mind up – Bucks Fizz
Hands up – Ottawan
I’m still Standing – Elton John
Disco 2000 – Pulp
Mr Brightside – Killers
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
500 Miles – Proclaimers
It must be love - Madness
Wedding Entrance Song Examples
The first time ever I saw your face - Matt Cardle
Rule The World - Take That
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Make you feel my love - Adele
First Dance Song Examples
Just the Way you are - Bruno Mars
Amazed - Lonestar
Born to be my Baby - Bon Jovi
Everything I do (I do it for you) - Bryan Adams
Acoustic Set List - Part 1
Losing my Religion - R.E.M
Take it Easy - The Eagles
Patience - Take That
Help - The Beatles
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
All about you - McFly
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
More than Words - Extreme
Wonderwall - Oasis
Question - Moody Blues
Run - Snow Patrol
A thousand Years - Christina Perri
Side - Travis
Drive - R.E.M
Just the way you are - Bruno Mars
America - Razorlight
Cannonball - Damien Rice
I'm a believer - The Monkees
Acoustic Set List Part 2
Rule The World - Take That
You're Beautiful - James Blunt
Last train to Clarkesville - The Monkees
Weather with you - Crowded House
Don't look back in anger - Oasis
Everybody's Changing - Keane
Hero - Enrique Iglesias
Diane - Fleetwood Mac
Norwegian Wood - The Beatles
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
She loves you - The Beatles
Kiss Me - Sixpence none the richer
Everything I do, I do it for you - Bryan Adams
Obviously - McFly
Free Fallin - Tom Petty
Lean on me - Bill Withers
500 Miles - The Proclaimers