Parking space
Power sockets within 3m of the performance space
Performance space required:
- Solo: 3 square metres
- Duo: 4 square metres
- Trio/quartet: 5 square metres

Yes, I bring my own electric stage piano and PA speaker system.

Just the venue name, address, phone number and any useful info regarding access and load-in/out.

Yes, I can play a Spotify playlist before and between sets curated by either myself or the client.

I understand that plans can change in the lead up to an event. Just let me know in good time and we can make a new plan together.

I will usually arrive at the venue around 60 minutes before the event to make sure everything is in place in good time before starting. My actual set up time, however, is only about 15 minutes, so I'm flexible to your schedule!

Yes, of course - as long as the piano is in working order and in tune, then I'm happy to play on it! I will decide upon arrival and take into account the size of the room, number of guests etc. Sometimes an amplified instrument is needed for larger spaces.

Yes. I will have my keyboard and PA with me.

Opening up for Bastille at Depot in the Castle (Cardiff) 2023 with Tom Jenkins was a really amazing gig. As well as a trip to Paris to play piano/saxophone duo for the Welsh Ambassador at his residence for St David's Day was quite an honour.

Oscar Peterson was the first jazz pianist I heard and I was immediately hooked! Influences have broadened since then to include Rachmaninov, Debussy, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Slipknot, Kraftwerk, Tom Jones and far, far too many more to mention!

I started gigging at about age 16 in local pubs with my sister, in Hertfordshire where we grew up. Since then I've played in so many different settings across the UK - rock bands (Cardinal Black), singer-songwriters (Tom Jenkins), modern jazz quartets (Clem Saynor Quartet), orchestras, musicals, solo, duos and more. From Glastonbury Festival to Dublin Academy, Stornoway to Gibraltar, music has taken me touring across the world

I love a Christmas party, it has to be said! The music, the singing, the food...!

Any songs that aren't on my repertoire list, I am happy to learn a few for you. Just let me know in good time prior to the event, ideally at the point of booking.

I normally arrive an hour before the performance if playing solo, allowing more time for larger bands.
I usually play around 45-50 minutes per set.

Yes, on solid, flat ground where there's cover from any weather and with a power supply nearby.

More than happy to take a few requests to include in the setlist and can tailor the performance in a more general way based on your favourite artists and genres.

Just take a look at my reviews! "Michael is relaxed, confident, professional and incredibly talented" "a great entertainer"

Yes! Bespoke playlists for your event for before and between my sets are included in the service at no extra charge. I cannot, however, provide a DJ service.

Yes! Any favourites you spot in my list I will make sure to include them in the set.