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Sara Leanne is a professional singer and pianist, specialising in soul, jazz, blues, folk and R&B music. With over 10 years’ professional experience, Sara has performed around the world, including at The Beacon Theatre on Broadway, aboard The World Luxury Residential Yacht, and at The Regal Theatre in Adelaide as part of an Australian touring production. Closer to home, high-end weddings and corporate events have taken her to venues such as Langdale Chase 5* Hotel & Spa in the Lake District, The Belfry Hotel & Golf Resort, and The Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dublin. She is also a regular musician at bars and restaurants across the North-West, including Peaky Blinders, Mala Secret Garden and The Fitzgerald.

Sara trained as a classical pianist and singer and graduated from King’s College London with a First Class degree in Music. She spent four years working as an agent in the classical music industry before transferring her skills to popular music performance and management, and has since worked closely with some of the top professional musicians across London, Manchester, Liverpool and Edinburgh. Sara founded, directs and performs in a number of successful projects, including jazz band ‘Smoke & Honey’, vocal collective ‘VERSA’ and theatre show ‘Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy’. She is also a member of ‘Run in the Shadow’, a Fleetwood Mac Tribute where she plays Christine McVie, and ‘The Night Owl Shows’, an internationally touring company, where she stars in ‘California Dreams: Sounds of LA 1965-75’’ and ‘The Carole King & James Taylor Story’. Having spent most of her early adulthood immersed in contemporary vocal music, Sara has gone on to win numerous awards for her vocal arrangements across the UK, USA and Europe, and has worked with the BBC, Universal Music Group, VOCES8, Band on the Wall, Varsity Vocals USA, and more as arranger, performer, producer, and director.



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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music

What is included in the wedding package?

Ceremony: - 30 minutes as guests arrive - Entrance, register signing & exit music AND/OR Drinks Reception/Meal: - 2 x 45 mins PA, PLI insurance, background music & up to 4 song requests included

How far in advance should I contact you?

The sooner the better, but there's no rule here!

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge
Jazz
Pop
Folk
Other (I specialise in soul, R&B, jazz, blues and pop)

Type of musical group:

Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

Over 80 songs in repertoire list. Master list available on request

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

Yes of course! I'm happy to learn up to 4 song requests, especially the music for the ceremony

What's your experience?

I have over 5 years' experience performing at weddings across the UK. I work as a full-time musician and perform regularly at weddings, corporate events and local music venues

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes, all I need is a suitable performance area with a plug socket I can use!

Can you travel?

Yes, uK and abroad

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, travel expenses within 20 miles of Manchester incur no extra fee, after which 0.45p per mile will be added, in line with Musicians’ Union rates

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

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

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

Ceremony: - 30 minutes as guests arrive - Entrance, register signing & exit music Drinks Reception/Meal: - 2 x 45 mins

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

I aim to arrive 1h - 1h30 before to set-up and soundcheck at the venue

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

How do you charge extra time?

Case-by-case basis

What are the forms of payment?

A 20% deposit is required upon booking. The remaining 80% is due on or before the wedding day. I will invoice you directly
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