About

Award winning live music & DJ based in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Hi there!

Planning a wedding can be a lot of work, right?! I aim to make organising the entertainment as faff-free as possible so you can focus on celebrating!

Since graduating from The Guildford School of Acting (2012), I’ve performed all over the world, from West End theatres and soloist residences in London hotels such as The Savoy & The Ritz, to luxury cruise ships and private events everywhere from Norway to Jordan, plus over 600 weddings across Ireland, the UK and Europe in-between!

What I Provide:

From your walk down the aisle to your first dance, and onto a DJ set for the evening party, I can cover every stage of your day. I perform with a loop station (think Ed Sheeran-style live recording) during the afternoon and alongside personally created full band backing tracks in the evening, so you get a full band sound on a soloist budget!

I offer a range of packages, but the most popular is the Platinum full-day package. It includes live music for your ceremony, afternoon reception, first dance and evening party, all topped off with a (real!) DJ set to 1am.

Check out the reviews below (from my Google business page) for some real thoughts from previous couples

Click on the package titles below to see full info & pricing on my website

The Full Works - Platinum Package

Live wedding ceremony music: 20mins pre-ceremony as guests are seated, Bridal entrance, signing of the register, and newlywed exit
Live music for afternoon drinks reception
2 hours of live evening party music, opening with...
Live performance of your first dance song
5 new material song requests included in the package
DJ set (with full equipment) until 1am
Professional PA system
Microphone and PA for speeches

The Full Evening - Gold Package

2 hours of live evening party music, opening with...
Live performance of your first dance song
3 new material song requests included in the package
Evening DJ set (with full equipment) until 1am
Professional PA system
Microphone and PA for speeches

The Half Day - Silver Package

Live wedding ceremony music: 20mins pre-ceremony as guests are seated, Bridal entrance, signing of the register, and newlywed exit
2 new material song arrangements included in package
Live music for afternoon drinks reception
Live music during dinner
Professional PA system

The New Beginning - Bronze Package

Live wedding ceremony music inc. 20mins pre-ceremony as guests are seated, Bridal entrance, signing of the register, and newlywed exit
2 new material song arrangements included in package
Live music for afternoon drinks reception
Professional PA

These are the core packages, but I'm more than happy to put together bespoke options if none of the above sounds quite right or you are interested in Day 2 music etc. Just send me a message and let me know your thoughts!

See my website www.davidmarken.com for full details.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music

Cocktail/banquet music

Dance music

Entertainment

What is included in the wedding package?

Bronze = Ceremony + Afternoon reception Silver = Ceremony + Afternoon reception + Dinner Gold = Evening party + DJ Platinum = Ceremony, afternoon reception + evening party + DJ

How far in advance should I contact you?

It's always good to get as much advance notice as possible but I can also work with last minute requests. If you have specific music requests etc I ask for at least 4 weeks notice

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge

Disco

Rock

Latest hits

Pop

Folk

Type of musical group:

Duet

Trio

Solo

Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist

Small (2 - 3 musicians)

Repertoire:

Hundreds of songs from 50's Rock 'n' Roll, 70's Classic Rock, 90's Power Ballads and Indie Anthems through to current chart hits

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

YES! I pride myself on having something for everyone - if you have special songs that aren't in my rep, just let me know. New material requests are included free of charge in Silver package and above

What's your experience?

I trained at The Guildford School of Acting and since 2015 I’ve performed to happy audiences at countless weddings, events and private functions, both in the UK and worldwide

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

Can you travel?

Yes, the entire island of Ireland and mainland UK. International bookings are also possible, please get I touch to enquire

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, 50p/mile from business base for Nothern Ireland. Prices vary for venues further afield

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

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

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

Bronze = 3 hour period Silver = 4 hour period Gold = 5 hour period Platinum = Full day

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

I arrive at least one hour before the performance begins to get set up. If you have chosen the Platinum package or added a DJ set, I'll arrive 2 hours before the first set begins

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?

Extra live sets: 30 mins = £50 45 mins = £75 60 mins = £100 Extra DJ sets: Each hour = £100. Late finish, after midnight: 1am = £75 2am = £200 3am = £350

What are the forms of payment?

Payment can be processed by banking transfer or credit card via PayPal (5% fee) for both deposits and remaining balances. If preferred, remaining balances can be paid in cash on the day of performance