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Last update: April 2025

James Barlow is an award-winning wedding specialist singer, DJ and host. He has performed at over 1000 weddings in 50 UK counties. James provides the perfect mix of music to help create a spectacular day, from your lovely ceremony and atmospheric drinks reception to your fun and lively wedding breakfast. He finishes with a bouncing evening party to fill your dance floor.

EVENING SINGER & DJ

Your evening is all about dance floor fillers! Songs that everyone will enjoy and want to get up and dance to. Accompanied by his stunning sound and lighting set-up, James provides a seamless mix of music. Alongside his live singing, James is a highly experienced DJ and will ensure all your guests are on the dance floor, whatever their age or music taste.

RECEPTION DRINKS SINGER

Enjoy drinks, inside or outside, accompanied by James' laid-back vocals - a mix of relaxed 'live lounge' style acoustic covers, laid-back classic soul and love songs, some swing and jazz, or something livelier.

WEDDING BREAKFAST SINGER & HOST

Have James sing to you and your guests during the wedding breakfast. Get the party started early! By the end of your meal, everyone will be singing along, waving arms in the air, and even dancing around the tables! James also acts as your host and MC, introducing you into the room to one of your favourite tracks, getting everyone involved in the clapping and cheering, as well as introducing your speeches.

Based in Stafford, James Barlow - Wedding Singer, DJ & Host performs at events throughout Staffordshire, England, Wales, and parts of Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

Evening Singer & DJ - Wedding Breakfast Singer & Host - Drinks Reception Singer - Ceremony Singer

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as possible! I have bookings in the diary more than 2 years in the future, but last minute dates are often available

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge
Disco
Jazz
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Other (Anything and everything that will provide just the right atmosphere during the day and rock the dance floor in the evening!)

Type of musical group:

DJ
Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

SEE MY WEB SITE FOR A FULL LIST! CHART, POP, INDIE, R&B, DANCE, PARTY, FIRST DANCE, LOVE SONGS, ACOUSTIC VERSIONS, RAT PACK/SWING, CLASSICS

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Absolutely - contact me for details

What's your experience?

I have sung and DJed at over 1000 weddings in 50 UK counties since the age of 19. I am a multi wedding award-winner and former Wedding Business Awards judge

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Can you travel?

Yes, all of England and Wales, some of Scotland

Is there a charge for travelling?

No

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

Dependent on the package booked: from single element up to the full day - ceremony to last dance

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

From 15 minutes for single speaker ceremony or drinks receptions system, to one hour for an evening setup with full sound and lighting rig

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

Served in

Cheshire, Derbyshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands

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