Simon The Sax Very sought after vocalist and saxophonist covering all genres

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Available to book from £250. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

A well-established, award-winning saxophonist and vocalist for weddings, parties, corporate events and cabaret work.

Simon Mansfield is a versatile cabaret singer/vocalist and saxophonist available in Cornwall, Somerset, Devon and Dorset. Whether it’s a club, a hotel, a golf club, a holiday centre or for wedding entertainment, Simon has built a reputation around the South coast for delivering 1st class performances wherever he goes.

Huge range of material which can be themed if required, using backing tracks or accompanying DJ's.

Simon has a fully self - contained set-up with excellent sound equipment and a full light rig if required

ibiza / club / R n B sax with backing tracks

Jazz / swing vocal and sax

pop classics / popular music vocal and sax

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Paignton, Devon

Will travel up to 155 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 155 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 145 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?

A decent power supply
Enough space to effectively mount speakers and perform around 4 metres width minimum


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes - I use high end gear made by Dynacord / EV and a sennheiser microphone. I can also provide lighting and a starcloth backdrop


What information do you require about a venue?

Mainly how to get from unloading to the setup I.E. distance, stairs etc would be helpful


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

Yes I have an iPod full of songs


Do you have all your own gear?

Yes - I use high end PA equipment made by EV / Dynacord and use a Sennheiser microphone. I also have a starcloth backdrop and lights if required

Frequently Asked Questions

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

During my years as an army musician I performed at The Royal Albert Hall, Earls Court, Edinburgh Tattoo, Horse Guards London, Buckingham Palace, and many more


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

My go to for listening is mainly jazz/funk I.e. brand new heavies, level 42, incognito, jamiroquai, basically feel good funky stuff!


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

I have been a professional musician since 1991 and I started solo gigging singing and sax around 2005


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

Any - I’m highly adaptable to all ages and all sizes of venue


What are your set times?

Any combination of sets / times can be accommodated and agreed prior to the gig - price is reflected in the length of overall performance time.


What material do you cover?

Everything from jazz and swing to soul, charts and Ibiza club stuff (sax mainly for this element)

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I’d need around 30 minutes to setup a normal PA system - if adding lights and starcloth backdrop then up to 60 minutes setup


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, as long as the power supply has passed electrical safety testing and there’s sufficient cover if it’s either very hot or likely to be raining


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

To an extent yes, I can accommodate most requests from an already extensive repertoire or in most circumstances I can learn specific requests


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

I’ve not had a bad report since I started my career over 30 years ago - I’m highly adaptable and can deliver background stuff to a full hi-energy cabaret show


What’s your travel radius?

If the money works I will travel anywhere :)

Recent Clients

Simon The Sax has performed for these clients:

I regularly gig mainstream holiday centres hotels, private parties and corporate events including:

Parkdean Resorts, Haven, Hoburne Holiday Parks, Waterside Holiday Parks, John Fowler, Crowne Plaza Plymouth, Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Freshwater Beach, Harbour Hotels.

Venues

Simon The Sax has performed at these venues:

Parkdean Resorts

Haven

Hoburne holiday parks

Haulfryn

Darwin

Unity resort

Ladram bay

Beverley holidays

Freshwater beach

Waterside holiday parks

Crowne plaza Plymouth

Harlyn sands

John fowler holiday parks

Mill farm holiday park

And lots more …

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