| Description | Price |
| Solo | £350 |
| Duo with Fiddle/Vocalist | £700 |
Ciaran Phillips is an exceptionally accomplished, highly sought-after professional singer, acoustic guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and event DJ with over two decades of experience delivering world-class entertainment for weddings, corporate functions, high-end private events, and prestigious venue residencies across London, the Home Counties, the Midlands, and internationally.
Whether performing as a dynamic solo act or as part of a high-energy Irish folk duo ("Stones Throw"), Ciaran brings unmatched musicianship, charismatic stage presence, and a meticulous approach to live sound. Armed with a vast repertoire spanning classic pop and rock from the 1960s to the 1980s, modern chart hits, contemporary country, and traditional Irish folk, he effortlessly tailors every performance to suit the room—keeping dancefloors packed and guests thoroughly engaged.
Designed to offer complete peace of mind for event planners and venues, Ciaran operates as a fully self-contained solo and duo performer. His professional-grade touring rig includes:
High-Performance Audio: Premium HK Audio Polar 12 active column PA systems for pristine, room-filling sound.
DJ & Party Services: Seamlessly transitions from live acoustic sets into a full DJ service to keep the party going late into the night.
Ciaran’s long-standing industry reputation is underlined by an impressive roster of residencies and long-term venue partnerships, including:
A landmark 16-year residency at St. Christopher's Inn in London.
Long-term performances at Novotel hotels across London.
High-end venue residencies including Bōkan in Canary Wharf and the Premier Le Reve Resort in Egypt.
Performance hubs across Central London.
An experienced international performer, Ciaran has traveled the globe as a headline guest entertainer, showband musician, and Beatles tribute artist on major cruise lines, as well as starring in theater productions across France and London's West End (including performances in Emerald Storm).
His reputation for elite-tier professionalism has also made him a go-to choice for major corporate brands and high-profile public events, having performed for:
Technology & Automotive Giants: Facebook, Land Rover, and Lego.
Major Sporting & Racing Events: Epsom, Goodwood, Cheltenham, Epsom, and Newbury racecourses, alongside the UEFA Women's Euros.
Based in Bedford, Bedfordshire
= areas covered (up to 100 miles)
= free travel (up to 35 miles)
60's
Like a Rolling Stone — Bob Dylan
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction — The Rolling Stones
Hey Jude — The Beatles
Respect — Aretha Franklin
Good Vibrations — The Beach Boys
Purple Haze — The Jimi Hendrix Experience
I Heard It Through the Grapevine — Marvin Gaye
My Generation — The Who
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay — Otis Redding
Waterloo Sunset — The Kinks
Be My Baby — The Ronettes
A Change Is Gonna Come — Sam Cooke
My Girl — The Temptations
House of the Rising Sun — The Animals
Ring of Fire — Johnny Cash
Build Me Up Buttercup — The Foundations
The Sound of Silence — Simon & Garfunkel
70s
Bohemian Rhapsody — Queen
Stairway to Heaven — Led Zeppelin
Hotel California — Eagles
Go Your Own Way — Fleetwood Mac
Let It Be — The Beatles
Born to Run — Bruce Springsteen
Dancing Queen — ABBA
Go Your Own Way — Fleetwood Mac
Dreams — Fleetwood Mac
American Pie — Don McLean
Born to Run — Bruce Springsteen
Imagine — John Lennon
Heart of Glass — Blondie
September — Earth, Wind & Fire
80s
Billie Jean — Michael Jackson
Purple Rain — Prince
Sweet Child O' Mine — Guns N' Roses
Every Breath You Take — The Police
Take On Me — a-ha
With or Without You — U2
Don't Stop Believin' — Journey
Fast Car — Tracy Chapman
Girls just wanna have fun- Cyndi Lauper§
Big Singalong Hits
Stand by me – Ben E. King
When you say nothing at all – Ronan Keating
Country roads – John Denver
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Breakfast at Tiffany's – Deep Blue Something
Naive – The Kooks
Budapest – George Ezra
Wonderwall – Oasis
He ho (Ho Hey) – The Lumineers
Little lion man – Mumford & Sons
Hey soul sister – Train
Shotgun – George Ezra
Brown eyed girl – Van Morrison
Sweet home alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Crazy little thing called love – Queen
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
Hit me baby one more time – Britney Spears
Love Story – Taylor Swift
Whenever Wherever – Shakira
Firework – Katy Perry
Rolling in the Deep – Adele
Friday I'm in love – The Cure
500 Miles – The Proclaimers
Don't you want me baby – The Human League
A little respect – Erasure
It's all about you – McFly
Freed from desire – Gala
It's my life into Sweet dreams – Bon Jovi / Eurythmics mashup
Champagne supernova – Oasis
Pompeii – Bastille
Don't stop me now – Queen
We are the champions – Queen
Don't stop believing – Journey
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
Beatles
Hey Jude
Let it be
Yesterday
Come Together
Here Comes the Sun
Help!
In My Life
Something
Twist and Shout
All You Need Is Love
And I Love Her
Blackbird
Eleanor Rigby
Get Back
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Penny Lane
She Loves You
With a Little Help from My Friends"
Yellow Submarine
Duo can do all of the above plus this Irish and country set
Tell me ma – The Dubliners / The Saw Doctors
Whiskey in the Jar – The Dubliners
Irish Rover – The Pogues & The Dubliners
Fields of Athenry – The Dubliners
The Galway Girl – Steve Earle
Country Roads – John Denver
The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
Molly Malone – Traditional The Dubliners)
Danny Boy – Traditional
Sweet Sixteen – / The Fureys
N17 – The Saw Doctors
Hills of Donegal – Goats Don't Shave
Tommy K – The Saw Doctors
Dirty Old Town – Ewan MacColl The Pogues
Grace – Seán and Frank O'Meara The Dubliners
Black Velvet Band – The Dubliners)
I Used to Love Her – Saw Doctors
Wild Rover – The Dubliners
Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Take It Easy – Eagles
Linger – The Cranberries
One – U2
Zombie – The Cranberries
Runaway – The Corrs
The Rattling Bog – Traditional
Seven Drunken Nights – The Dubliners
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Man I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Twain
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
I require a minimum performance space of 3m x 2m for the solo show, or 4m x 3m when performing with my Irish folk duo setup. I need access to 2 x standard 13-amp power sockets nearby and convenient loading access for equipment
es, I am a fully self-contained act. I bring a premium HK Audio Polar 12 active column PA system, Yamaha stage foldback monitors, and advanced digital mixing gear, complete with atmospheric with 2x 190W moving head stage lights and wireless DMX controllers along with 6x led par cans and 2x 4in 1 multi lights.
I appreciate advance details regarding parking, unloading access routes, stage or performance area dimensions, and whether the venue operates an active sound limiter system so I can adjust my rig accordingly.
Yes, absolutely. I offer a seamless DJ service between and after live sets to keep the energy high. Clients are welcome to provide a curated Spotify playlist in advance, or I can select crowd-pleasing tracks tailored to the vibe of the event
With over two decades of gigging experience under my belt, good gear, proper sound and lighting, and a mix of acoustic tunes, Irish folk, and massive crowd singalongs that actually get people moving. It’s just proper live music mixed with a great party atmosphere.
Performing as a headline act on Harmony of the Seas during its maiden transatlantic crossing as part of a Beatles celebration show. Stepping onto that stage in the middle of the Atlantic with thousands of guests was an unforgettable experience
The Beatles for their masterclass in songwriting and vocal harmonies, blended with traditional Irish folk music. Whether it's classic pop-rock or a rowdy, room-shaking acoustic singalong, I love building that shared energy where the whole crowd gets involved .
I started gigging through live music residencies in London and built up to over two decades of professional performance. Since then, I've performed at hundreds of weddings, high-end corporate events, and prestigious venues across the UK, Europe, and international cruise liners.
Weddings. There's a unique kind of pressure when a bride and groom trust you to soundtrack their big day, but when you nail it and see the whole room singing along together, it’s completely unmatched
I typically arrive about 90 minutes before performance time to get everything dialed in. For live music, I usually play 2 x 45-minute or 2 x 60-minute sets, but I’m always flexible depending on what the flow of the event needs
yes, outdoor performances are great, provided there’s solid shade to protect gear from direct sunlight/weather, a flat and stable surface to set up on, and a reliable power source nearby
Clients are more than welcome to pick their favorites from my repertoire list or let me curate the flow. I’m also happy to learn a couple of specific special requests in advance to make the day extra personal
Past clients often mention the strong live energy, how seamlessly the acoustic sets transition into a great party atmosphere, and the ability to get everyone singing and dancing along together
Cheltenham Horse racing
Kew Gardens
Horniman museum
Beds and bars
Oneils (bar chain)
Katie Obrians (bar chain)
Land Rover
Lego
UEFA Women's Euros
Silverstone Racecourse
Goodwood Racecourse
Grosvenor House Hotel (Ballroom)
St. Christopher's Inn (London Bridge)
Bōkan (Canary Wharf)
Novotel Hotels (London)
Premier Le Reve Resort (Egypt)
Someday (Finsbury Park)
Horniman Museum and Gardens (Forest Hill)
Kew Gardens
Belushi's (Bar Chain)
O'Neill's (Bar Chain)
Katie O'Brien's (Bar Chain)
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Cruise
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Folk
Irish Rock
Traditional Irish Folk
Country
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Rock
Britpop
Indie
Rock 'n' Roll
Instrumental
Public liability insurance
Male vocalist
Lighting system included
Will travel internationally
PAT tested
Can provide battery amplifier
100% acoustic (no power)
PA / sound system included
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