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Last update: July 2026

Hi, I'm Andrew, Singer & Guitarist of 24 Live Acoustic, winners of the UK's Best Solo & Duo Acoustic Act in 2022 alongside many other prestigious awards over our 14 year in the wedding industry! Having performed at well over 800 weddings over this time, it's safe to say that we credit ourselves for the experience that we have gained over every little detail of your wedding day.

Whether you're looking for live lounge style acoustics during your ceremony, drinks reception on wedding breakfast and/or upbeat, dance floor filled duo performances for your evening reception, we pride ourselves in our professionalism and will work with you throughout your wedding planning journey to create an incredible soundtrack for your day.

Services Offered

We like to bring a wide range of packages to fit any vision and requirement for your wedding day. We can perform:

- Live Acoustic Ceremony Music

- Live Lounge Style Drinks Reception & Wedding Breakfast Performances

- First Dance

- Upbeat, dance floor filled Evening sets with the 24 Live Duo

- Full PA Evening Packages (Alternative to DJ's)

We offer various bespoke packages as well to suit your vision and needs to add the perfect atmosphere to your special day.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ
Other (PA & Lighting Hire for Evening Receptions PA & Microphone Hire for Speeches & Background music throughout the day)

What is included in the wedding package?

I can offer a variety of packages to perfectly fit your vision for your Wedding day. From relaxed Live Lounge style acoustic sets to upbeat dance floor filled sets with DJ services

How far in advance should I contact you?

I am currently fully booked for 2026, around 50% booked up for 2027 and my diary for 2028 is open. So with that being said, there's no time like the present to get in touch and chat about your day!

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Other

Type of musical group:

DJ
Band
Duet
Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)

Repertoire:

Olivia Dean, Fleetwood Mac, Sam Fender, Oasis, Luke Combs, Blink 182, Jackson 5, Gerry Cinnamon, Queen, Chris Stapleton, Abba, Arctic Monkeys, Five, Stevie Wonder, Mumford & Sons, Shania Twain etc...

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

It sure is. I will always learn and perform your ceremony music and first dance, no matter what song it is you wish to have. As well as a few favourite requests as well throughout your day

What's your experience?

I have been in the Wedding Industry now for 13 years, performing at over 800 wedding & events. I have won multiple wedding awards including the 2022 National TWIA Best Solo & Duo acoustic performer

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, uK and Worldwide

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, i add travel charges to wedding over 20 miles at a 50p per mile

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?

I can perform as little or as much as you envision. I can perform a single performance, ie. Drinks Reception. Or I can be there from your very first song of the day, all the way to the very last

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

I arrive around 1.5 hours before I am due to start performing. It takes me around 20 minutes to set up solo and 45 minutes duo. Arriving earlier gives me time to chat to the venue or wedding planner

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?

This will be discussed prior to your wedding and is all dependant on your requirements

What are the forms of payment?

I take BACS for all form of payment. I take a 20% deposit of your chosen package, with the final balance due one month before your big day!

Served in

North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire

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Reviews for 24 Live Acoustic

Jack
Jack Sent on 30/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Soundtrack to the best day ever.


We have known Andrew for years and have been aware of how talented he is for just as long. We were at a wedding a few years ago and Andrew was there for the full day. Some of the songs he was playing had us in tears (happy tears), he is amazing. We knew from that day that we had to have him at our wedding and when we contacted him, the entire booking process was very straight forward and relaxed. Andrew has the perfect balance of being professional yet personable - it feels like you’re talking to a family member or a life long friend during the catch up meetings and video calls - he made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process!

We booked the “Daytime solo, Full evening & PA package” which covered pretty much all day. The list of songs that we were sent to pick from was enormous and it was difficult to narrow these down as there are so many to pick from. We also asked Andrew if he could learn a song that wasn’t on the list and he did so without any fuss. The email and text contact throughout the build up to the wedding was exactly what we wanted, Andrew made us feel like everything was under control, and it was!

Our wedding day was exactly what we had dreamt of, Andrew’s voice and guitar playing sets the perfect tone for a wedding and his image is perfect. He is so easy going and will adapt the setlist throughout the day if needed. We had a few messages to make over the PA and Andrew sorted all of this for us without any fuss.

He was joined by his colleague Matt in the evening who is a percussionist. The energy that these two brought to our evening reception was outstanding. They made sure that our guests felt welcome but also that they were having the best night too. Andrew doesn’t just stand there playing his guitar and singing, he talks to the guests and has a laugh with them and this made it feel like everyone in the room had known each other forever. He introduced us in to the room for our cake cutting, First Dance and Dad & Daughter dances, making sure that all of the guests were there and didn’t miss it!

Andrew was at our wedding for the entire day and his energy levels did not drop for a second, we don’t know what his secret is! The feedback we have received from our guests regarding Andrew has been nothing but fantastic - he really is the best in the industry at what he does, “second to none” some might say.

We had the best day of our lives and it wouldn’t have been the same without Andrew and Matt. Thank you so much for making it the most amazing day.

Jack & Chloé xxxx
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 22/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

What a guy!!

Andrew performed at our wedding at The Woodman Inn on 26/06/26, despite it being the hottest day of the year he did not disappoint. Right from the first email, to our catch up a few days before and every stage inbetween he was easy to communicate with and a genuinely lovely guy. All our ceremony song choices were performed perfectly, we left Andrew to chose the playlist for our drinks reception, wedding breakfast and cocktail hour and he created the best vibes we couldn’t have asked for anymore from him. Lots of lovely compliments from our guests. We can’t thank you enough for making our wedding so perfect.
Rea
Rea Sent on 17/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic! The best wedding investment!

We hired 24/7 Live Acoustic Band for our wedding, and they were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Communication was excellent throughout the whole process, making everything so easy and stress-free.

On the day, they created an amazing atmosphere and had everyone on the dance floor all night. They were incredibly professional while also being relaxed and friendly, which made them a pleasure to work with. All our guests were so impressed by them, as were we!

They offered fantastic value for money, and we couldn’t have asked for a better band for our special day. We would highly recommend 24/7 Live Acoustic Band to anyone looking for talented musicians who know how to create an unforgettable vibe!
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Tom Sent on 14/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding 11.07.26

Andrew and Matt were absolutely incredible. Nothing was too much for them. From setting the scene with some emotional slow acoustics, to ramping up the atmosphere at exactly the right time. They made our day so special and all of our guests commented on just how good they were. Not just brilliant musicians, but also super people. Couldn’t recommend enough
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Rob Sent on 13/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would highly recommend!

Andrew that was absolutely brilliant! What a gig you did! The dance floor was absolutely rocking! We can’t thank you enough honestly it was just everything that we wanted. Our first dance outside and the first set you did outside was just amazing. And then to get everyone up and dancing and singing inside was again just brilliant! Everyone was coming up to us after and the day after saying how brilliant you were! Andrew was so great to work with, getting our ideas and giving us suggestions prior and on the day was so flexible! I could not recommend Andrew highly enough!


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Reuben Sent on 30/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 book him now

We can’t praise and thank Andrew enough. He put so much effort into bringing a good energy and magic to our special day and he delivered more than we could have asked for. He was kind, friendly and professional throughout the lead up, helping us plan the music and entertainment, and on the day he made people cry, laugh, and sing their hearts out through his music. His singing, music, and presence helped give us our fairytale wedding. Cannot recommend him enough.
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Abby Sent on 22/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect musician!

We hired Andrew for our wedding to play in the ceremony and in the evening. Andrew is absolutely wonderful as a person and a musician. He kept the party going, everyone commented on how amazing he was and his communication throughout the entire planning process was spot on.

Thank you so much for making our wedding day so perfect, Andrew. We can’t wait to come see you play again at temple of fun!! X
C
Chris Sent on 15/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

24 Live Make Your Special Day Even More Special

​We can never thank Andrew and Matt enough for making our wedding day so unforgettable!

​Booking with 24 Live two years in advance was seamless. Andrew stayed in regular contact the entire time, keeping us informed and organized with a clear timeline.

​On the day, Andrew performed for our ceremony and drinks reception, instantly wowing our guests and setting a beautiful atmosphere. In the evening, Matt joined him, and they took the party to a whole new level. From our first dance, which they made so incredibly special, to the very last song of the night, they were unbelievable. They read the room perfectly, and the dance floor loved every minute. While the day was already filled with magic, Andrew and Matt truly elevated it into something unforgettable. We will never be able to thank them enough!
Jocelyn
Jocelyn Sent on 07/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the BEST!

Wow! Andrew was amazing from start to finish from the moment the we booked until our wedding day there were constant check ins to make sure everything was in place and if there was anything he could do to help us! We had Andrew with us from our drinks reception all the way through to the end of the night and also joined by Matt on the evening and wow wow wow from the first song to the very last it was absolutely spot on he read the room so well and the dance floor was full all night. Not only is Andrew an amazing singer he’s an absolutely amazing person all of our guests have said how amazing he was and what a top guy! Thank you so much we wish we could do it all again. The Turnbull’s🫶🏼
Toni
Toni Sent on 02/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Made our wedding one to remember!

Where do we even start with Andrew from 24Live, Honestly we couldn't have found a better singer for our wedding.

He performed for our guests arriving, For the ceremony, our drinks reception and first dance. He was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We regret not having him for the evening too.

We wasn't the easiest couple he had to deal with, 2 weeks before the wedding and we still hadn't sent him our song choices. When we did there were still many gaps, in the end we put our trust in Andrew to do his thing, and that was the best decision, he read the room/guest and just did his thing. During the drinks reception he had guests up on chairs. He welcomed us and our wedding party into the reception hyping up all our guests, napkins waving in the air, he really got the energy going. During the meal the whole room was up dancing, even back up on chairs, the atmosphere was incredible.
Our first dance song was sung so beautifully, I wish I had all the songs he sang recorded as a special reminder of the day.

He also learnt a new song at the request of our 10 year old, Kenny Rogers - The Gambler, She was meant to sing with him but was too overwhelmed at the whole day and instead enjoyed dancing and singing along upon a chair.

We would recommend Andrew at 24Live to anyone getting married or having a special event, he will not disappoint.

From the very beginning Andrew was polite and professional, a real genuine down to earth guy.
3 of our guests have already tried to book him up for their own events. Even now 6 months on from our wedding he's still the talk of our day!

Thank you so much for making our day an unforgettable one, we wish you all the very best with your career :)
K
Katie Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding day

Andrew, where do we start

We booked Andrew two years ago for our ceremony and wedding breakfast at Danby castle after seeing him on Instagram, and we instantly loved his style. From the moment we booked, Andrew kept in touch throughout the lead up to the wedding, sometimes just checking in to see how the planning was going, which was such a lovely touch.

From the moment he arrived at the venue on our wedding day, he made an impression. Andrew, you are truly one of a kind and incredibly talented. Every single guest either commented on the day or messaged us afterwards to say how amazing you were.

The music during our ceremony was absolutely amazing and played perfectly. Andrew then played throughout the wedding breakfast which was honestly incredible with the best vibes ! We had guests up dancing between courses, people getting up to sing along, and Andrew was taking requests because everyone loved the atmosphere he created and the breakfast was incredible from start to finish .

He brought so much fun and personality to our day, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had him as part of it. If you're thinking about booking Andrew, don't hesitate you won't regret it.

In fact, my sister-in-law has since booked him for her wedding, and we can't wait to see him again next year!

Thank you so much!!!!

Katie & Dan
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Sarah Sent on 31/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Robert’s wedding singer!

Andrew was fabulous from start to finish. He kept in touch from booking when we came across him online. He even stayed longer than originally planned at our last minute request. He played non stop and our guests all complimented how brilliant he was. Cannot recommend enough. He really added the perfect atmosphere to a wonderful wedding in a beautiful spot. Thank you so much. We can’t wait for our friends to book so we get to enjoy his music again soon.
Sarah & Will
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 23/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect from start to finish!!

Andrew was absolutely incredible at our wedding! From the moment we booked him, he made us feel completely at ease and was such a lovely guy throughout the whole run up to the day.

His voice is amazing and he created the best atmosphere everyone was buzzing, singing along and completely vibing all day long! We had so many compliments from our guests about how brilliant he was.

He brought such great energy and honestly made the day even more special. If in doubt book!! So affordable and just made the day even more special.

We couldn’t recommend him enough thank you so much, Andrew! 🎶
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Beth Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing

We had Andrew perform at our wedding ceremony and drinks reception and he was just fantastic. He learnt a song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to and it was just perfect.
Our guests all loved the music during the drinks reception and all commented on Andrew’s talent.
The planning process from start to finish has been so straightforward and we are so pleased we were able to share a part of our special day with Andrew.
Thank you so much!
Toby
Toby Sent on 20/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect singer for the perfect day!

We had experienced Andrew at a few weddings before ours and straight away we knew he was a must for our big day! Enquiries with him were simple and straightforward explaining all the packages. Communication between booking and the day itself was spot on with regular emails from both Izzy and Andrew and a zoom call finalising details.

The day itself he was simply incredible. We moved reception drinks last minute due to the sun deciding to show up and Andrew without hesitation moved his kit to keep the celebrations going. We had so many guests asking about him throughout the rest of the day.

Upon the start of our wedding breakfast before leaving Andrew made the effort to come find us, thanking us and getting a picture with us.

We honestly couldn’t recommend Andrew enough to any future couples!

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