Questions & Answers

What do you offer & provide?

As a Wedding Singer Gary James offers 6 different “Big Day” Wedding Packages.  Gary James provides a professional service from ceremony performances to full day/evening entertainment including disco/DJ, LED Starlit Dance Floors, Wedding Curtains, Mood lighting, and Giant light up "LOVE" letters.  His Services are available throughout the UK. Gary James is based in County Durham & Tyne & Wear and covers over 70 weddings every year.

What kind of songs do you sing?

As an entertainer Gary James has built up a reputation as a “Modern Day Crooner” He has a huge selection of Big Bang, Swing & Jazz song in his repertoire , Although his love of music is this genre, Gary James also has a great selection of Motown, Rock & Roll, Pop to ensure that people of all ages are catered for.  Gary James can guarantee that there will be something for everyone!  the ultimate aim is to ensure that there is a great selection of songs from all era’s for an all-round versatile and unique performance.

A selection of laid back love songs & great Swing songs can be performed during ceremonies, Receptions, Wedding Breakfast or early evening entertainment. However Gary James can perform an upbeat set to warm the quests up for the Disco. Certain packages also include Background music in-between all singing performances.

Do you do the disco?

The disco is usually carried out by Gary James, or an experienced Professional DJ accompanies the live singing sets. This includes a huge selection of dance floor fillers and includes a mixture of the best chart, pop, disco, music of the last 50 years.  This is included in 3 different packages on offer. With experience, this is a great way of providing an all-round entertainment package which will save the client hassle of hiring and a separate Singer and a DJ.  Sometimes smaller venues do not have the space for such equipment from 2 parties; Therefore Gary James will provide The Singing & Disco/DJ with one P.A System.

How can I listen to you?

There is a selection of recently recorded tracks throughout the Website, Soundcloud & Youtube . However, Gary always performs in a number of venues in and around the UK.  Although most performances are Wedding & Corporate related, you can get in touch with Gary to find out if there are any local performances that you can attend. 

How do I know if you're available?

Contact Gary via the booking enquiry form on the contact page giving all the requested information and you will receive a  reply within 24 hours, Gary will let you know if he is free on your chosen date and detail the costs of the various packages for your wedding reception.

What venues can you perform in?

Gary James can perform in all venues across the North East & UK, There is no Venue too Big or small.

What areas do you provide your singing services?

Gary James has the experience and knowledge in the wedding industry. This has enabled him to perform across the entire United Kingdom, however the main areas covered on a regular basis are: County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Scotland, Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, Cumbria, Northumberland and North Yorkshire.

Will I need to pay a deposit?

Gary James requires a £50 deposit to secure all bookings (under £400.00) And a £100.00 Deposit on all bookings above .To confirm your booking and make your date unavailable to others, Gary James simply provides confirmations signed by himself and another to be signed by the client. Please note Gary James deals with lots of booking every day and receives numerous enquiries regarding wedding entertainment. Your booking is only confirmed when he receives your returned booking form and confirmation. Gary James usually gives a 7 day period to receive payment to secure the date. All outstanding payments should be made within 7 working days prior to the event, 

(No cheques to be presented on the day)

Can I reserve a date in case it gets booked?

Gary James can hold your date for up to 48 hours until you have decided to go ahead with the booking, once confirmed Gary  can then commence with the full booking and confirmation process which seals the date.  Once this process is complete the date officially belongs to the client in question and is blocked off to all other enquiries once deposit is received.

What are your fees do they include expenses?

Details of packages and price guidelines can be obtained by getting in touch with Gary directly. The exact pricing is unavailable until Gary fully understands your needs and requirements, you may decide that you want your package tailored to suit your Big Day, Other small costs may include expenses for travelling depending on distance.

How do I make a booking / enquiry?

Simply head to the Contacts page and fill in the booking enquiry form provided. Gary will then contact you within 24 hours with a quotation.  Once we have an agreed fee and booking Gary will then go through the confirmation process.

If your question is not answered here feel free to contact Gary James.