Claire Willmer Professional artist performing pop-jazz, acoustic covers and party sets

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Description Price
Private Event, 1 hour as required£295
Wedding Ceremony, 1 hour£405
Wedding Ceremony, plus performance to welcome guests up to 45 minutes either side of ceremony£595
Party Set 1 Hour£295
Party Set 2 x 45’s£345
Mileage charged at £0.45p/mile. Meal and drinks to be provided, suggested bar tab of £15.00. Changing room required. Prices as a guideline only, please enquire for bespoke quote.

About / Biography

Claire Willmer is a professional artist, performing flexible sets with high quality vocals. Sets include popular acoustic cover tracks, jazz-pop (Postmodern Jukebox style), party sets and musical theatre.

Claire has an earthy, strong and clear voice with a good ear for what music works well in various settings, and is excellent at adapting to the room. Claire is wonderfully suited to weddings, corporate events and parties and will provide clear and professional communication from the outset.

Claire has multiple PA systems and can provide sound for the smallest or the biggest of venues. Claire uses the highest quality systems (Bose, Sennheiser, Allen & Heath).

Claire has extensive performance experience and has worked as a presenter. Claire is also highly skilled in working with children.

Claire adores singing for family events. Claire is a recent cancer survivor and sees life in a very positive, easy going light and enjoys each day and opportunity.

Full PA Systems, Lighting, Enhanced DBS, Public Liability Insurance, and is a member of The Musicians Union.

Claire also runs a highly successful company, Voices of Darlington and can provide services with multiple singers and choirs for a variety of events.

Reviews (7)

There are currently 7 user ratings for Claire Willmer

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Darlington, County Durham

Will travel up to 100 miles
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pink circle = free travel (up to 10 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Performance space minimum 3mx3m preferred.
I can be completely portable and have devices that do not require a plug socket at request. However one plug socket is preferred.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Completely self contained with multiple set ups, including completely battery powered (fab for outdoor events). I have simple lighting too and backdrop.


What information do you require about a venue?

I need to know any directions that will help me find the venue and find the right place to load in equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue."


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, a small charge will be applied.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

I adore singing in my home town theatre, Darlington Hippodrome. I know it well and feel so much support when I perform there. I’ve also performed across the UK at various Haven holiday parks.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Tina Turner is my idol for multiple reasons, mainly because of her performance ethics and her strength. I adore Eva Cassidy and Whitney Houston. Post Modern Jukebox is my most recent love; their shows are out of this world!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I became a professional vocalist in 2007 after completing my degree in Performance. I have sang up and down the country as vocalist, show performer (including as a dancer), and now run my own company Voices of Darlington. I have sung for the prime minister and around Germany in an acapella vocal group.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

I love performing in musicals because of the team work, but there really is no beating a private family event. These are where I have some of the fondest memories.


Can you provide more vocalists?

Yes! I can provide more vocalists at request.


Can you provide a choir to perform at our event?

Yes! I have over 200 singers aged 4-adult who perform regularly, called Voices of Darlington. We have performed at weddings, theatres and various other community events.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Depending on the set up required, I can be ready and set up within 30 minutes. I have a professional and high standard compact set up, great for small spaces.

Depending upon what is required I find an hours set of acoustic or jazz-pop works best, and 2 x 45’s if it includes a party set.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes! Can’t beat a summer event! I can also be fully portable which is a bonus.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I welcome suggestions, and have such a varied list that I can accommodate most requests in some way. I also have little QR code cards that allow guests to digitally send over requests. I can’t always promise I’ll have it but I try my best to put in something f of the same artist or genre. I’ve also learned songs for first dances and as bride/groom come down the aisle at a small cost. That’s really special.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

I am lucky to be described as having a lovely voice, and people always comment on how varied the set is. I am confident and positive, and make an effort to get to know the client; I feel this makes all the difference.

Recent Clients

Claire Willmer has performed for these clients:

Guerlain Paris

Fenwick Newcastle

Bourne Leisure

Darlington Hippodrome Theatre

Darlington Borough Council

Tracks Darlington

Lots of private clients

Venues

Claire Willmer has performed at these venues:

Darlington Hippodrome Theatre

Fenwick, Newcastle

Darlington Indoor Market

Darlington Market Place

Devon Cliffs Holiday Park

Berwick Holiday Park

Haggerston Castle Holiday Park

Reighton Sands Holiday Park

Primrose Valley Holiday Park

The Dolphin Centre, Central Hall

The Forum Music Centre

Darlington Pride

Darlington Community Carnival

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