Reviews of Variety Club Award Winning Guitar Vocalist

58 reviews, rated 10/10 on average

Kelly Braithwaite (Wake) 23 Aug 2026
10/10

We hired Billy to play at my father’s celebration of life, not knowing how it would go or whether music would even feel appropriate for the occasion. Dad loved all kinds of music, and we wanted to honor that — he would have hated a room full of sad faces. We gave Billy very little to work with, just trusted him to use his own judgement about tone and timing. He completely exceeded our expectations and even played some of my dad’s favourites. He read the room beautifully, played with real sensitivity, and struck exactly the right note between celebrating dad’s life and honouring the sadness of the day. Several guests came up to me afterward to say how perfect the music was and Billy was excellent. Billy turned a real unknown and a risk into something genuinely beautiful. I’d recommend him without hesitation for any event.

George Bradley (Wedding anniversary) 4 Apr 2026
10/10

Can't thank Billy enough for making our day. A real professional in both the performance and communication. Would highly recommend

Philip Grant (Harrogate & District Society of Golf Captains Spring Social) 29 Mar 2026
10/10

From initial contact to the actual event Billy was professional and easy to deal with . He made the evening go smoothly everyone enjoyed the music . Billy engaged with the audience and made them feel involved. I would not hesitate to book Billy again for an event in the future.

Phil (Private Golf Event) 29 Mar 2026
10/10

Thank you so much for the entertainment yesterday at Pannal GC l have had so much positive feedback from everyone they all really enjoyed the night . For me, you made the night.
Thanks again for all for a great evening.

Cas (Private birthday party) 26 Aug 2025
10/10

Hello, all family and friends loved your session , it made the party (even the wind seemed not to be an issue) in the future if we have another event we would not hesitate to contact you . Thank you so so much .

Kowin (Pub event) 25 Sept 2024
10/10

Very professional Performance
All client love it

Andrew B (Family Party) 22 Jan 2024
10/10

Selected Billy on the back of his excellent reviews and we were not disappointed. Very easy to deal with and accommodating with song choices in the run up to the event, then blew our friends and family (variety of ages) away on the night. Experienced, Professional he nailed it and helped give us a very memorable celebration. Would highly recommend. Thanks Billy.

Mick (private club members event) 9 Apr 2023
10/10

Thanks for a cracking night.

Gene Arksey (private party) 8 Apr 2023
10/10

Thanks Billy, you were superb. Best night we've had in ages. I learnt so many words to songs I used to mumble along to

Joan Metcalfe (Private 50th Birthday Party) 25 Jan 2023
10/10

A class act is Billy. Proper northern quality. Would recomend for any event.

Jane Landcroft (Anniversary dinner Ashton golf club) 12 Aug 2022
10/10

Many thanks Billy for a very special evening. George and I could not have asked for anything better.

Alex (Private garden party) 21 Nov 2021
10/10

Brilliant Billy. You managed to entertain the people I thought were the most difficult to please. I can't give any better praise than that. Thanks mate.

David (private party) 21 Oct 2021
10/10

Thanks Billy, We all had a great night and I’ve had lots of positive feedback. Look forward to seeing you again. Regards, Dave

Toni (Birthday garden party) 15 Jun 2021
10/10

Thank you so much Billy for a fantastic afternoon. The selection of music was perfect and you have a beautiful voice. You really are a star! xxx

Jess (Private event garden party) 6 Jun 2021
10/10

Oh Billy, thank you from the bottom of our hearts you were absolutely fantastic, all of our guests commented on how great you were and you really were! You certainly got us all up dancing and made it a night to remember! Thanks again and hope to see you again some point in the future!

Mike (Private anniversary house party) 6 Jun 2021
10/10

Billy, i can’t thank you enough for last night you were brilliant. We're so happy you turned our special day into a memorable occasion for everyone. Many thanks, Mike.

Jill (private party) 24 May 2021
10/10

Just wanted to say thank you so much for a brilliant afternoon! Everyone absolutely loved it and they're still talking about it. My neighbours spoke to us yesterday and said they really enjoyed it too ha ha! One of them was sat as close to the fence as they could get to listen in :) Thanks so much again Billy, and we'll see you again soon!

Sarah Schofield (Private party) 1 Jul 2020
10/10

Simply the best private party entertainer. had us singing and dancing right through the night and created a set just for us. Brilliant.

Katherine's mother (Private party) 19 Feb 2020
10/10

Billy is a superb singer. This was a brilliant night and Billy fitted perfectly. Everyone was up dancing and having fun. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you so much

Katherine (Private party) 19 Feb 2020
10/10

A brilliant entertainer and a pleasure to deal with. Made my evening so special and to the worry out of the planning. Thank you Billy x

Colin Pendlehurst (private party) 31 Dec 2019
10/10

Dear Billy, thank you for making my birthday such a great night. You displayed a perfect example of great entertainment and I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who is planning their own event. Best wishes for the new year, Colin and family

Jane Reynolds (Private party) 30 Dec 2019
10/10

Thanks billy for doing our Christmas party. Everyone loved your choice of music and the interaction with the staff. Will deffo have you back next year x

Mia Babb (Birthday Party) 24 Nov 2019
10/10

Billy was absolutely amazing! He made the night! When he wasn't singing all of our requests he was joking with the family and was part of the party. At no point did the dance floor empty and after he finished singing he played songs that fitted all age groups and brought wonderful equipment e.g speakers and lights.

Amy Westbury (Private party) 23 Nov 2019
10/10

Thank you sooo much for a fantastic evening Billy. Everyone commented on how good it was.

Alan Porter (Funding event) 26 Oct 2019
10/10

Thank you Billy for a great night and added support you gave to me and the team. Can't thank you enough.

Jill Harrison (40th Birthday Party) 20 Oct 2019
10/10

Can’t recommend enough! We booked Billy for a 40th birthday party and he was fantastic! Amazing voice and brilliant set list. Was so much fun and made the night! Thanks so much Billy

Gillian Manard (My 50th Birthday) 19 Oct 2019
10/10

Thank you Billy for an incredible night. You won everybody over with your great choice of tunes and great entertainment.

Sarah Modhi (50th Birthday) 9 Oct 2019
10/10

Billy, I can't thank you enough for the party you made last weekend. I was so worried, but I felt much better after speaking to you. And you did exactly what you said you would. I'm bound to see you again, as my cousin took your details for her event next year.
Thank you so much x

Gary (Community event) 19 Jun 2019
10/10

Dear Billy, I just wanted to say thank you for a great performance and your professionalism on the day. Hope to work with you again

Jennifer Flynn (40th birthday party) 19 May 2019
10/10

Thanks Billy, you were amazing. Everybody said how much they enjoyed the night.

Antony de Gent (Private event) 27 Mar 2019
10/10

A big, thank you for being with us last weekend Billy and a big, big thank you to you for playing and singing so beautifully -- everyone really loved it and it was exactly what we wanted. Brilliant!

Sue (Private party) 3 Mar 2019
10/10

Hi Billy, thank you so much for yesterday. You were fantastic everyone said great choice for the singer , perfect music selection. X

Charlotte Prichard (Another private gig of ours) 18 Feb 2019
10/10

We invited Billy back to do my sister's birthday and it was just as well received. Billy is too good not to be better known throughout the country for what he does.

Beverley Parker (Private Party) 10 Jan 2019
10/10

Thanks for last night Billy. You managed to keep us dancing all night. Everyone really enjoyed themselves.

Charlotte Greenan (60th Birthday celebrations) 28 Oct 2018
10/10

Billy was just incredible playing all my favourite songs and throughout the evening celebrations I had so many of my guests come up to me and ask where I found you and say you were just amazing.

Lesley (Garden Party, Warrington) 7 Oct 2018
10/10

This was the second time we've had Billy round to provide our entertainment and the second time he has absolutely smashed it. Just superb.

Russell (Private party) 4 Oct 2018
10/10

Thank you Billy for a very special evening. My family and friends were bowled over by your music. I could not have asked for more. See you next year!

Nina Andersen (Private party) 21 Jun 2018
10/10

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! YOU ARE QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST BILLY!!!!

Jessica Britcliffe (Wedding) 24 Apr 2018
10/10

We hired Billy for our wedding on 31st March 2018. We had just finished our meal when he arrived and he began the night with nice slow songs and by the end of his set everyone was having a boogie! Many compliments were given and it’s made the night perfect! Thank you Billy your a star! :)

Susan Hinkle (Private party) 12 Mar 2018
10/10

I was a guest at a friend's party and I was completely blown away by Billy. So I booked him for my 40th next year.

Peter michaels (Birthday party) 4 Mar 2018
10/10

Billy is possibly one of the Best entertainers I've seen in a long time. He played all the right tunes and made an old man very happy. Can't ask for much more than that.

Phil DiMaggio 23 Feb 2018
10/10

Could not have asked for anything better. No hassle just great entertainment. Thanks Billy you really are a star performer.

Craig Lee (65th Birthday) 9 Feb 2018
10/10

Billy did my 65th birthday party and made the evening a night to remember. Thank you so much.

Kent Alexander (My 60th Birthday Party) 22 Jan 2018
10/10

We booked Billy after searching online and he was so much better live than we could have expected. He made my party very special.

Harry Oxton (Private Party) 1 Nov 2017
10/10

Brought the house down and made my party very special.

Hazel Andrews (House Party) 28 Sept 2017
10/10

We really couldn't have asked for better entertainment. Billy is respectful and talented to go with it. Can't wait for our next party, cos he's definitely booked!

Francis Berch (private party) 11 Sept 2017
10/10

If there is a singer for all ages, then it's Billy. I had my family of all ages from teenagers to pensioners and we loved every minute of his show. Very respectful and a pleasure to deal with. Thanks for a brilliant birthday party.

Joseoh Carraco (Peran Springs) 12 Aug 2017
10/10

We booked Billy for a week at our club and he was superb. Great tunes all night.

Linda Donelly (private party) 27 Jul 2017
10/10

Oh what a night! Thank you so much for making our evening. We never could have imagined how brilliant you are at lifting a gathering and turning it into a party. Trying to think of excuses to do it all again.

christine johnston (40th birthday party) 22 Jul 2017
10/10

Thank you Billy for a very special evening. You played everything I wanted and more. I would recommend you to everyone 10/10

Cheryl (50th Birthday) 4 Jun 2017
10/10

All I can say is what a great night my 50th was with the help of Billy keeping all our quests entertained for the evening. He is an easy going all round great guy and I would highly recommend him if you want a great evenings entertainment.

Steph clear (50th birthday party) 23 Apr 2017
10/10

What a great afternoon myself and guests enjoyed all enhanced by billy's tremendous talents, myself and others could not fault his versatility. A big thankyou to you for making my day special.

kiran millar (private party) 9 Mar 2017
10/10

Billy is a no nonsense act who simply works his way through his repertoire with nonchalant ease. The standard is very high and I'd recommend him over and over again.

Jonathan Rowlands (Smokey's Bar) 3 Mar 2017
10/10

I have seen lots of singers in my local, but I must say that Billy is very special. I don't know what makes him different from the others, but his songs just make me feel happy. I love turning up and seeing that he's on and tend to watch him more. I'm also more likely to stay for the whole night.

graham dean (private party) 25 Feb 2017
10/10

Billy is an all round entertaining master. After a great first set of so many tunes I'd forgotten I loved. He had us all in full party mode in his second set. A genuine great talent.

Amanda Holbrook (50th birthday party) 21 Feb 2017
10/10

We found Billy through last minute musicians for my husband's 50th birthday party in Warrington. Billy did a fantastic job throughout. From tunes to listen to at the start to a party at the end. The whole room was bouncing. What a great entertainer. Thanks so much for a great night. :) x

Jenny Harris (Our wedding) 18 Feb 2017
10/10

You have to book this guy! He really is a superb entertainer!!

Anthony (Heswell) 3 Feb 2017
10/10

Billy played our pub last week for the first time and brought the house down. I'm going to arrange some monthly gigs with him now. 10 out of 10

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