Cabaresque Cabaret meets jazz with this sensational vintage style band.

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of South East London. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 mins within a 2.5hrs period
Duo: £620
Trio: £847
Quartet: £1089
Quintet: £1534
Big Band: £1888
Background music inbetween sets provided at no extra cost.
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About / Biography

For more than 10 years, Iris and Cabaresque have been providing vintage-style music with an exciting cabaret and jazz fusion project.

Iris is a sensational performer who promises to take you on a musical journey to the glamorous decades of the past. Think of Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth, Liza Minelli, Ella Fitzgerald and so on and be prepared to travel back in time!

From a laid-back lounge evening to an unforgettable show, Cabaresque can transform your event with style and glamour. Their exciting show has traveled to Greece, Monaco and London and has been enjoyed by hundreds of guests in hotels, weddings, private events and parties. The members of Cabaresque are rising talents of the famous London jazz scene and have performed in highly esteemed venues such as the Barbican Centre, London Jazz Festival, Houses of Commons, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.

Available line-ups:

- Voice and piano duet
- Voice, double bass and piano trio
- Voice, saxophone and piano trio
- Voice, double bass, piano and drums quartet
- Voice, double bass, piano, saxophone and drums quintet
- Voice, double bass, piano, saxophone, trumpet and drums big band

Reviews (14)

There are currently 14 user ratings for Cabaresque

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in South East London

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 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.

Body and Soul

Cry me a river

Funny Valentine

I fall in love too easily

Dream a little dream of me

Stardust

Meaning of the blues

Angel eyes

Someday my prince will come

Love for sale

Autumn leaves

Why don’t you do it right

Fly me to the moon

L.O.V.E.

All of me

Night and Day

Nature boy

I've got you under my skin

All the things you are

Lady is a tramp

Lullaby of Birdland

Honeysuckle rose

Blue moon

Chega de Saudade

Manha de carnaval

Girl from Ipanema

Desafinado

You’d be so nice to come home to

I got rhythm

Cheek to cheek

Take the “A” train

Devil may care

It don’t mean a thing

How high the moon

Softly, as in a morning sunrise

Blue skies

Just the two of us

Summertime

Perhaps perhaps perhaps/ Sway

Tainted love

Big bad handsome man

Temptation

My favorite things

All about that bass

Valerie

5-10-15 hours

Puttin on the Ritz

A guy what takes his time

Bourbon in your eyes

I’ve found a new baby

My heart belongs to daddy

Big bad handsome man - Imelda May

Sing sing sing

It’s oh so quiet

Whatever Lola wants - Sarah Vaughan

Minnie the moocher

Some like it hot

Put the blame on Mame- Rita Hayworth

Bring on the men - Linda Edger

Roxie - Chicago

Mein herr - Cabaret

Temptation - Tom Waits

Chocolate Jesus - Tom Waits

Caravan

Willkommen

Amado mio - Pink martini

Diamonds are a girl's best friends

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

From 2 x Power sockets
Dressing room (any room that can be converted into a dressing room)


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We provide a PA system for up to 100 people for indoor venues.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue as well as the loading bay.


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

Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before and between our sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

I played at the Hôtel de Paris in Monte-Carlo. Spectacular!


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

Liza Minelli, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O' Day...There are so many brilliant singers! It's so difficult to choose one song!


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

I knew my passion for music and entertainment from a very young age! Since then, I’ve performed at hundreds of weddings, parties and events across the UK and beyond.


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

I love birthday parties and special events - you can feel the love in the air!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Based on up to 3 people band (times for 4 people upwards please allow for more time for set up and soundcheck)
Arrival: 45mins before the performance
Standard arrival time for a 7pm performance: 6:30pm latest
Unload/ set-up: 10mins
Soundcheck/ dress up: 20mins
Finish: 9 pm
Pack down: 10mins

We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade/cover, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


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

The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them. We are happy to discuss adding up to two new songs requests - please let us know at least two weeks in advance of the booking.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Sensational, dazzling and unforgettable! A spectacular singer with Jazz & Cabaret repertoire. Her velvety voice, unique presence and fabulous costumes create an immersive Old Hollywood 1920s experience! A true WOW factor.

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Jazz

Cabaret

Postmodern Jukebox Jazz

Swing

Christmas

Features:

PAT tested

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Uses backing tracks

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