2 x 45 minute sets within a 2 hour period: |
Local to Brighton: £490 |
Outside the Brighton area : £630 |
London based singer Essjay performs at private and corporate events, restaurants, pubs and bars and has recently finished a residency at Firebird DIFC, at The Four Seasons in Dubai.
From 1870's jazz and swing to contemporary alternative R&B and pop, she performs as a soloist, in small groups and with a band, tailoring the set list to the event and/or the client's request. With 4 years experience in the events industry, both performance and management, she has a passion to enhance and enrich your special occasion. Known for finding a unique style, her sets can range from background music to upbeat party performances. Previous clients include Microsoft and ARM.
Based in Hove, East Sussex
Alicia Keys - Unthinkable
Disclosure ft. Sam Smith - Latch
Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
Eva Cassidy - Songbird
Little Mix - Touch
The Cure - Love Song
Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
Gabrielle – Dreams
Wilkinson - Afterglow
Neil Young - Only Love Can Break Your Heart
Camilla Cabello - Havana
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
Robyn - Dancing On My Own
Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
Nao - Adore You
Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
Ultra Nate - Free
Gala - Freed From Desire
Drake - Hold On We're Going Home
Dua Lipa - IDGAF
BlackStreet - No Diggity
Ariana Grande - No Tears Left To Cry
Vance Joy - Riptide
Destiny's Child - Say My Name
Jessie Ware - Say You Love Me
Robin S - Show Me Love
Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher Man
Florence & The Machine - You've Got The Love
Celine Dion - Think Twice
Power socket 1.5 metres from where performance takes place. Fully equipped otherwise with high end acoustic amp for both vocals and guitar, that can be adjusted depending on outside/inside area type and reaches 300-400 guests. Can also provide background music in between sets. Food, refreshments.
Yes, entirely self sufficient.
Type and size of space and how many guests approximately.
Happy to play a playlist of choice or a suitable selected one based on type of event and mood.
The best gig I played was the release of my solo artist music, under St. Blue. The release was held at Soho House's The Ned with a live band who have now become best friends. As a cover's artist, Breast Cancer Walk The Walk/Moon Walk - Sloane Square at 4am was a hugely rewarding experience. I've played for Women's Prize for Fiction a couple of times for Women's Week, I thoroughly enjoy meeting writers and poets, always delicious foods and champagne in a beautiful central London park. Publicly, I've played RideLondon in Hyde Park on a large stage as riders finished to celebrate with friends and family, Saatchi Gallery and Granary Square Brasserie as regular residencies. I've also played in the Shard, Royal Ascot, Tower Bridge, and other Soho House venues.
Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free! I love soul.
I didn't get into music until I went to Uni, I did open mic a few times alongside my coding degree. And ended up at music school in London, I played a few gigs that I got through friends and was able to build a reputation for myself from there.
I enjoy weddings the most as I'm a huge romantic.
45 minutes before start. For an early arrival & setup extra fees apply.
I'm happy to play outside as long as there's a nearby power supply.
Clients can choose from my set list but I also offer to learn a song of choice.
Really sets the tone and atmosphere but doesn't take away from the main event.
Barclays, Royal Ascot, Microsoft, ARM, British Airways, Breast Cancer Research, Women's Prize For Fiction.
The Shard, Saatchi Gallery, Granary Square Brasserie, Royal Ascot, Four Seasons Dubai, Pizza Express London, Kensington Roof Gardens, Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen.