Reviews of Phil Richards

164 reviews, rated 10/10 on average

Katie Brosch (Wedding Package (All Day)) 3 Dec 2025
10/10

I'm so glad we chose to book Phil for our special day! We always knew we wanted a live singer and when we met Phil at a wedding fair, we knew he was the right choice for our big day.
We chose the Diamond Package and could not recommend this any more, if I could choose more than 5 stars I would! From start to finish Phil was always on hand to answer any questions or queries that we had. From choosing our song choices for the ceremony to choosing songs for the live sets on the evening Phil was super informative and helpful every step of the way!
Phil sang beautifully during our ceremony, all of our guests complimented our choice of having him as our live singer. He slotted in perfectly making sure he was seen and heard but did not get in the way of any of our photographs which he was extremely mindful of!
On the evening, Phil had frequent check ins with us to make sure if we had any requests of songs for him to play/sing that he could get that sorted for us! We also added on the Selfie Pod which was an amazing addition to the evening for guests for capture their selfies with props.
All in all, Phil was an amazing choice for our big day. He got all of the guests up and dancing on the evening with his amazing choices of songs and left us with a day to remember!
Thank you so much for helping make our wedding day the most amazing day!

Jake Parker (Wedding Evening) 17 Sept 2025
10/10

Wow! Wow! Wow! We booked Phil for our wedding day at the Barn at Willerby! He was absolutely amazing! Not only a fantastic singer but a fantastic bloke as well. Got everyone involved, everyone was singing and dancing! All of our family & friends commented at how good his voice is. So happy that we booked him and it just made our day so much better with him being there. Will 1000% book him again in the future for any big events we have. Thanks so much Phil, legend!

Kerry solway (Vow renewal) 29 Jul 2025
10/10

Huge shout out to the incomparable Phil Richard's who played at our vow renewal recently, a true professional who is a master of his talent but also a lovely person. Excellent entertainment and many positive feedbacks from our guests, thanks for everything Phil!

Lauren Solway (Corporate Event) 21 Jul 2025
10/10

We had the absolute pleasure of having Phil perform at our Harrison Solway 25th Anniversary Garden Party, and once again, he was nothing short of incredible. Phil brought such a positive vibe to the day - his energy, talent, and charisma lit up the event from start to finish.
Guests were dancing, singing along, and smiling throughout his entire set. He created the perfect atmosphere.
Phil is always a joy to work with and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Thank you, Phil, for helping make our celebration so special. We can't wait to have you back again!

Sara Waters (Wedding Anniversary) 11 Jul 2025
10/10

From the moment Phil walked in I knew I had made the right choice in hiring him to sing at my Mum and Dad’s 40th Wedding Anniversary Party. Phil was really easy to talk to, he asked questions about what I wanted so we were both on the same page from the start and he is an amazing singer. I lost count of the people that made a comment on Phil (all very complimentary) and I would 100% recommend him to anyone. Thanks Phil for being a massive part of such a great day!

Margaret Hardy (50th Birthday) 18 May 2025
10/10

I'm so glad l booked Phil for my daughters 50th Birthday party recently. What a fantastic voice - brilliant from start to finish so many of the guests commented on how much they had enjoyed listening to his music. We had playlists between his live sets so the music was seamless for 5hrs. If you're looking for a professional for your celebration look no further.
Thanks Phil - your contribution to our celebration was much appreciated.

Megan Bennett (Diamond Package Wedding) 28 Apr 2025
10/10

We first saw Phil at a wedding fair and ended up booking for our entire day- ceremony, drinks reception and evening reception and I am so glad we did!
Phil was absolutely amazing! He included all of our favourite songs and was able to learn some of our requests that weren’t already on the list.
The whole day went down amazing with our guests, especially the evening sets! Everyone kept saying how good the music was!
Thank you so much Phil- it really was the best day ever!!!

Melissa clasper (Wedding drinks reception) 25 Mar 2025
10/10

We booked Phil to play at our weddings drink reception this week and it was spot on! Phil was able to gauge the crowd and play songs everyone loved and fit the vibe perfectly.
He was so easy going and just cracked on so the whole thing was so smooth. It was absolutely perfect and just what we wanted. We can’t recommend him enough, one of the best decisions of the day! Thank you again!

Terri-Marie Kishere (Wedding) 16 Feb 2025
10/10

We hired Phil for our wedding in November 2023… I heard his voice from a friend’s event, and just loved his voice, he was really easy to chat to and made us both feel comfortable . Listen to what we wanted and gave us the best for our BIG day 🫶🏻 would defo recommend Phil and we would have you again for another big event . Love Mr and Mrs Kishere xx

Andrew Slinn (50th Birthday) 2 Dec 2024
10/10

We had Phil join us for a 50th birthday celebration. From the start Phil had the party singing along and dancing throughout the night. Thoroughly recommended

Adam Rood (Wedding Drinks Reception) 12 Nov 2024
10/10

I booked Phil after seeing him perform at a wedding back in September. This weekend he blew us away entertaining our guests at our wedding. The guests were raving about how talented he was at singing, playing guitar AND even moved onto a piano that was at our venue.
The booking process, communication and Phil's ability to curate a set list based on a couples preferences was absolutely outstanding.
Incredible talent and the perfect addition to our perfect day!

Harry Walker (Wedding) 29 Aug 2024
10/10

Phil was a fantastic addition to our wedding, a great variety of music covered from start to finish!
Everyone loved the vibe! A couple of requests too for the kids who was in attendance. Phil had great interaction with me and my wife and the crowd too!
We will definitely be using him again!
Very funny and a top bloke!

Lauren Taylor (All Day Diamond Package Wedding) 10 Aug 2024
10/10

Where do I even start?
This guy is one of a kind!
Super talented, nicest guy on earth, has the crowd in stitches!
The diamond package was perfect, from start to finish was incredible!

Abi Holt (Wedding ceremony, reception and meal) 19 May 2024
10/10

Phil provided top class entertainment for our wedding day.
From singing us down the aisle to wedding breakfast celebrations - Phil even managed to get our guests up dancing in between main course and dessert as we couldn't resist - bringing the fun from start to finish, you were amazing & we cannot thank you enough for contributing to our wedding day memories.
Would 100% recommend!

Emily Saltmer (Wedding Diamond Package) 19 May 2024
10/10

Phil is absolutely TOP CLASS! An absolutely outstanding singer and musician and a lovely lovely guy!
Phil performed at our wedding. He was with us most of the day, from the church through to the evening and he really was everyone’s highlight of the day!! He even upstaged me!
The music was fab and the banter in between the songs was just great. Everyone had a blast thanks to Phil! Highly recommend booking him and I’m now going to plan a party of some sort, just so we can have him back!!

Lee Fitzgerald (Wedding) 17 May 2024
10/10

Phil performed for us at our wedding reception and literally made the evening!! Performance was absolutely fantastic and had everyone up dancing all night. We've had so many comments from our guests on how good he was, not just the music but also the banter and laughs he brought along too. All round top guy and can't recommend him enough. If you're after a singer for an event check out Phil... You won't be disappointed....
Thanks again Phil for a great evening and being such a fun part of our special day. Hopefully see you again sometime in the future :)

Hayley Lees (21st Birthday Party) 12 Apr 2024
10/10

We recently hired Phil for our sons surprise 21st birthday party. Well all I say is what a night!
From booking to song choice, communication and finally the actual music was absolutely brilliant.
We would definitely recommend Phil for any occasion. Had us all up singing and dancing to his set and also requests. Thanks so much again Phil, Carter had the best time. P.s please can you post if you have any gigs anywhere so we can pop along for a night out. ?

Annie Bowes (40th Birthday) 3 Apr 2024
10/10

Thank you Phil for making ‘Stefwich’ such a good day! If you’re considering booking a live musician for an event I’m sure everyone at our 40th Birthday party would recommend Phil, he is a great musician, singer and was lovely company throughout the day. The communication before the party was great and Phil really used our music taste to create a great atmosphere, taking requests and even a bit of karaoke ? we’ll definitely see you again! “Cheers to Phil”.

Ginny Glitheroe (30th Birthday) 2 Apr 2024
10/10

I hired Phil for my husband's surprise 30th in March 2024.
He was absolutely brilliant, he arrived early so he didn't ruin the surprise (which I didn't ask him to do, so was a super kind gesture). From set up to last song, he was just fab; great communication, awesome attitude and very talented.
After a quick discussion, he knew exactly what I was after...

Danielle Dutton (50th Birthday) 6 Feb 2024
10/10

We hired Phil for a 50th birthday party, he is an amazing singer and lovely guy. The song requests went down well and the guests were all commeting on how great he was. Would highly recommend him. Thanks for a fab night!

Richard Broome (Joint 50th Birthday Party) 29 Oct 2023
10/10

We booked Phil for my wife's and her twin sister's 50th birthday party. He was AWESOME.
Read the room perfectly and we couldn't have wished for a better singer to entertain us all and get the room up and dancing. Would highly recommend Phil.

Siobhan Simpson (80th Birthday) 27 Oct 2023
10/10

We booked Phil Oct 23 to play at an 80th birthday after seeing him perform in a pub. He is an excellent guitar player and has a great singing voice. He also has a huge range of songs in his repertoire old and new. His other great skill is his interaction with his audience which enhances hugely the whole audience/party atmosphere. Whether booked for parties weddings pubs etc I cannot recommend this performer enough. An absolute pro. Thanks Phil from all The Simpson family.

Phil Moulson (Evening Wedding) 2 Oct 2023
10/10

16th September 2023. Phil was fantastic during our wedding evening celebrations. He entertained and interacted with all guests to make for the most memorable night. Our first dance to his version of Lonestar - Amazed was a true delight. I would not hesitate to recommend Phil for any party or celebration.
Just brilliant Phil. Thank you so much.

Annalise Jenner (Village Party) 15 Sept 2023
10/10

Can’t recommend enough. We hired Phil for our village event and he was absolutely amazing. Such a lovely guy and the most amazing voice. We actually ended up paying extra to keep him longer and the crowd loved him! You won’t be disappointed:)

Trisha Jackson (Wedding Ceremony + Drinks Reception) 3 Aug 2023
10/10

Excellent singer and entertainer. Have followed Phil for 2 years and we love his performances.
He's always up for a laugh and gets the crowd going when needed and really can capture the moment and mood when suitable. We had the most beautiful day and we have Phil to thank for helping make it perfect. We have made a friend for life in Phil and we absolutely 1000% recommend him for any event.

Abbie Bonser (Wedding Drinks Reception) 17 Jul 2023
10/10

Phil was absolutely fantastic! He performed at the drinks reception at our wedding, he was brilliant! Everyone was commenting on what a great singer he was! Helped bring a brilliant atmosphere and stopped anyone noticing the rain! He’s so friendly and I’d recommend him to everyone. Thanks again!

Alex Newlove (21st Birthday) 28 Mar 2023
10/10

Phil performed at my 21st birthday and i cannot reccomend him enough. He was great with the song choices providing the list of artists i gave him and managed to get everyone up dancing!
A lovely, easy going and accomodating performer who never fails to keep everyone in high spirits! :) Thank you Phil!

Tim Harman (House Party) 8 Jan 2023
10/10

Phil came over to our house to play for a group
Of 14 of us. He instantly got involved with our friends, having a craic with them all. His two hour performance was almost all requests and was faultless. Would I book him again ………….
I already have

Máté Cserkúti (Birthday Party) 14 Dec 2022
10/10

Asked Phil to play at my wife's birthday party. Arranging, organising and communication was very smooth. The experience was very high standard. He has a wide range of songs for different moods and he was also great with respond to the crowd. 5 star!

Emma South (Hen Party) 12 Dec 2022
10/10

Amazing, Amazing,Amazing!!!!!
Phil made our event the success that it was - and hats off to him he played to 40 rowdy hens!!!
His song choice , his ability to read the crowd, his banter , his response to requests….his patience with the bride to be who duetted with him a lot of the night ??….I can’t fault any of it .
Oooh and I forgot to mention his amazing vocals . What a guy , what a performer……100% recommend and 100% will book again .
Thanks Phil - you were a star ⭐️

Ellie Gallagher (Wedding Evening Do) 21 Oct 2022
10/10

Could not recommend more. So so talented
and amazing with guests, made our full
evening run smoothly. Just perfect
entertainment from start to finish!

Emma Lilley (Wedding Evening Party) 4 Sept 2022
10/10

Just want to say. What an amazing night we had. Phil made it truly special. He is truly a gifted individual. he entertained the crowd so much that people still have not stopped talking about him. He is an amazing singer and born entertainer. He is professional, accommodating. Everything you would want from an artist. Hopefully you only get married once. But we can’t wait to hopefully see Phil again at another gig. ( or maybe when we renew our vows lol). All our love Matt and Emma. The new mr and Mrs Lilley

Laura Sellers (Wedding) 29 Aug 2022
10/10

Phil is absolutely amazing, his voice is
beautiful. All our wedding party
complimented him. He sang for our guests
after they arrived from the church. Was a
beautiful relaxed afternoon. Thank you so
much. Mr & Mrs Peck 27-08-22

Siobhan McFayden (Wedding Reception) 31 Jul 2022
10/10

We were guests at a wedding yesterday and had the pleasure of listening to Phil, we were all amazed, his voice is just incredible! He made a fabulous day even more perfect! Could not recommend enough!!! ?

Steve Oxyley (Wedding Drinks Reception) 16 Jul 2022
10/10

We booked Phil for our afternoon wedding
reception. His communication before the
wedding was first class and he ensured what
type of music would suit the occasion would
be played. As myself and my wife arrived,
Phil was singing on the patio with all guests
present. It was a lovely sight to see. He really
set the tone for what was an amazing day.
The feedback we had from our guests about
Phil was great. He even made sure that at
the end of his set he sang songs from both
of our favourite artists Dolly Parton and
Erasure. Thank you Phil for creating an
amazing ambience for our special day. Steve
& Tina

Mollie Jacklin (Wedding Drinks Reception) 13 Jun 2022
10/10

Phil is amazing! We have seen him at
multiple wedding fairs and he was available
for our wedding!! His singing at our wedding
was just perfect! People kept saying that
they thought it was a CD he was that good!
His version of Tennessee whiskey is my
favourite! Hope to come see you play again
soon! Mr and Mrs Harrison

Darren Waller (10th Wedding Anniversary) 8 Jun 2022
10/10

Booked Phil for a 10 year wedding
anniversary party. From start to finish Phil
was brilliant and professional the way he
interacted with all the guest, taking request
and had people up dancing. His performance
on both sets was amazing. Would definitely
recommend Phil for any sort of event.
Thank you once again Phil.

Jessica Jackson (Wedding Drinks Reception) 7 Jun 2022
10/10

Well, what can we say about Phils set other than amazing.

Phil made our day so special, from the start to the end of his set. Our venue had a piano set up, which none of us knew about and Phil incorporated this into his set. It was honestly breathtaking, and made everything all that more Special. We’d seen him play in our local pub and fell in love with his performance then, and honesty he did not disappoint.

Not only is Phil such a brilliant performer, he is such a genuine guy. It felt like he genuinely cared about our special day and what more can you ask for.

All we can say is what a talented and genuine person you are Phil, and we cannot thank you enough for what you did.

Your performance was outstanding and made our day that extra bit special. We can’t wait to see you perform again.

All our love and thanks, Matt and Jess Jackson (19/05/2022)

Sally Needham (All Day Diamond Package Wedding) 5 Jun 2022
10/10

Phil played at our wedding 2/6/2022, he came highly recommended by a couple of friends. I cannot praise Phil highly enough for his professionalism, talent and attention to detail. He totally personalised our wedding by playing our ceremony music, first dance song, sets in the garden, sets indoors later and then his DJ set to end the evening. Its was a big ask to get him to cover a Foo Fighters song for our first dance song but he absolutely nailed it. Phil reads the day and as we were blessed with fabulous weather he did a lot more in the garden than anticipated but then moved inside at the perfect time so we could cut our cake and do our first dance. Our wedding would not have been the same without him there and all of our guests danced from start to end. It will be a day we will remember forever thank you so much Phil. You" re priceless!!! Sally & Rick x

Elizabeth Baghurst (Wedding Ceremony + Drinks Reception) 5 Jun 2022
10/10

Phil recently played at our wedding
ceremony and I would recommend his
services without hesitation. Phil is a star, his
voice and guitar playing is beautiful, his
communications with us were faultless and
when faced with being asked to play outside
at our woodland ceremony Phil adapted his
set-up and approached everything with a
can do attitude. It was one of the most
special aspects of our day and all of our
guests thoroughly enjoyed the music. Phil
has a wide repertoire covering a different
genres and styles and advised us in relation
to music that would suit the tempo of the
aisle walk and signing the register. Thank
you so much Phil. Perfection!

Sophie Dunn (Wedding Ceremony + Reception) 9 May 2022
10/10

Phil!!
Thank you so much for playing at my wedding. You was so kind and patient.

Between the craziness of photos and greeting guests we hardly had time to speak but you did an amazing job. My ceremony song choices where very personal and you did them so well ?

If we ever need another singer we know who to go to! ❤️

Sean Stonehouse (Wedding Drinks Reception) 25 Apr 2022
10/10

Phil was a great addition to our Wedding Reception; the perfect ambience in the sunshine and our guests and us thoroughly enjoyed his performance.

Jo Wilkinson (Birthday Party) 20 Apr 2022
10/10

Played at my partners 40th on Sunday and it was absolutely fab! Did 3 sets - catered for all and got the crowd up and dancing all night!! Brilliant! Can’t wait to see you again
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Will Mansford (40th Birthday) 19 Apr 2022
10/10

Made my 40th birthday with excellent performance. So accommodating with allowing requests on the night, with being a great guy as well. Seen Phil several times over last year and gets better and better. Will be certainly booking him again very soon. Perfect for any occasion.

Natasha Knopp (House Party) 8 Mar 2022
10/10

Phil was amazing! We had a small house party with 20 people (kids and adults) and he entertained us all! The kids loved him and so did the adults. We gave him an idea of the types of music and artists we liked with about 3 must have songs and he then pulled a brilliant set together for us that got everyone up and dancing for most of the night. I would definitely recommend him! and I would definitely use him again!

Shannon Hogarth (Wedding Ceremony & Champagne Reception) 27 Feb 2022
10/10

Absolutely incredible! Would 100% recommend Phil to anybody. Booked him for my wedding on 26th Feb and he added a special touch to the day. Alos learned a few songs for us to make it personalised. Very chilled out day and put everyone in a really good mood! Thank you again Phil!

Tracy Pinkney (60th Party) 31 Jan 2022
10/10

We Booked Phil Richards for my 60th Birthday party at home. He was brilliant and helped make the evening a really special night. He did two sets and we selected a wide range of songs from his extensive play list and brought disco lights to boot? A fabulous night had be all and I would highly recommend!

Gareth Orriss (Wedding All Day Package) 6 Jan 2022
10/10

We booked Phil for our wedding after seeing him at a few live events. He was absolutely excellent and made a wonderful day extremely special. Phil is a true professional, a great person and I would not hesitate to recommend him!

Shaun Sidebottom (Belated Wedding Party) 21 Dec 2021
10/10

Phil isn’t just an amazing singer he genuinely tries to make your night / day special by interacting with everyone and he is so approachable, nothing is to much trouble, have booked him twice now for our wedding and my wife’s 50th party, Definitely be using him again as will lots of our guests

Melanie Hunter (Wedding Champagne Reception) 20 Dec 2021
10/10

We booked Phil 2 weeks before our wedding after we saw him perform at a wedding fayre, we were very fortunate he was only booked for a night do so was able to perform after our service. He was an absolute pleasure to have on the day and we have heard nothing but great things from our guests about his performance. Phil brought a great atmosphere to what could easily be a quiet period of the day. He is very talented and has a wide variety of songs to choose from and we would highly recommend to others.

Jane Richards (Corporate Christmas Party) 8 Dec 2021
10/10

Phil was a pleasure to work with and, despite performing in wet miserable conditions, he motivated us to get into the Xmas party spirit. Great, friendly, performer with a fab voice and personality to match. A true professional. Would have him back any time.

Josie Hatch (Corporate Party) 7 Dec 2021
10/10

Phil performed at our work Christmas party and was absolutely superb! He read the audience perfectly and played a more relaxed set during the dinner and as guests arrived and then picked it up in the last set to get everyone on the dance floor. Phil's voice and musical talent is really impressive and will give you goosebumps! Cannot recommend highly enough! Thank you Phil

Samanta Zyskowska (All Day Diamond Package Wedding) 2 Nov 2021
10/10

Phil was absolutely brilliant with everything. His music made our special day even more magical. Very easygoing and professional. Everyone was very impressed by his skills. We highly recommend him for any kind of event! Sam & Zoe

Alyssa Ranada (Wedding) 25 Oct 2021
10/10

Phil played an amazing 2 sets at our wedding at short notice. Without his energy and connection with our guests our wedding wouldnt have been the same. We enjoyed him so much we paid him extra on the night to play for another hour. He played a personalised first dance song for us with no hassle. To be honest I never heard Phil live before the night so i was a bit apprehensive. I can assure anyone with doubts that Phil has amazing vocals and creates an amazing atomosphere. I would highly recommend Phil. I would like to say a HUGE Thank you for making our wedding day special. Cian & Alyssa

Natalie Davies (Wedding Ceremony + Reception) 23 Oct 2021
10/10

I can’t recommend Phil enough! We hired him to play our wedding ceremony and drinks reception and thank goodness we did because he made our day so special!
Guests of all ages loved him. From first enquiry to after our wedding, communication has been fantastic - professional and friendly.
Phil’s voice is amazing, and his style makes the music so emotive. He learnt a particular song for me to walk down the aisle to, which contributed to a few tears in the room!
Phil’s repertoire is vast with something for everyone and we can’t wait to watch him play live again soon! Thank you again - Nat & Miles

Carole (Resident at Raithwaite Hall) 5 Sept 2021
10/10

Watching you right now, sat on the terrace in late afternoon sun light Thank you for your beautiful music.

Gavin Searby (Wedding Diamond Package (all day)) 3 Sept 2021
10/10

Phil was brilliant start to finish. Very professional and excellent voice. Interacted really well with guests and did his best to cater any requests. Would recommend him to anyone looking to make their day that extra bit special.

Daniel Parkin (Wedding Ceremony + Champagne Reception) 1 Sept 2021
10/10

Phil is amazing! He preformed at our wedding, during the ceremony and after at during the drinks reception. he was fantastic during the ceremony and we prefer his version of our aisle song to the original. During the drinks reception he got everyone up and dancing, the guests absolutely loved him we should of booked him for the evening as they were dissipointed that he wasn't staying.

Lucy Briggs (Wedding Drinks Reception and Meal) 27 Aug 2021
10/10

I cannot begin to put into words how amazing Phil was at our wedding yesterday ?

We first heard Phil play in Beverly and knew we had to have him at the wedding! And what a great decision that was!

Phil created such a good atmosphere and really got the party started.

You are such a great guy and we cannot thank you enough for sharing our special day with us ????‍♀️

Alex & Lucy x

Chandni Hutton (Wedding Ceremony + Drinks Reception) 18 Aug 2021
10/10

What can I say? We are so happy we found Phil to play at our wedding. He was amazing from beginning to end and thoroughly entertained our guests. We kept getting comments from our guests about just how good he was and how good the atmosphere was during the drinks reception. Phil was very professional with us and really went the extra mile to ensure our ceremony and reception was special. I will forever hold the day in my memories and Phil was a big part of that. Thank you so much Phil ? X

Lara Cole (Wedding Ceremony + Drinks Reception) 10 Aug 2021
10/10

Oh my goodness! Phil was absolutely amazing at our wedding. We received compliments all day about just how fantastic he was and how the atmosphere was amazing due to his music. He is the most friendly, approachable and fun person and I can't thank him enough for him making our day so special. Thank you so much Phil ? you are incredible. X

Ruby Smythe (50th Birthday Garden Party) 5 Aug 2021
10/10

Phil joined us for a surprise garden party for my mums 50th birthday and he fitted in just perfectly. You’d have thought he was family the way he just slotted in and really involved himself with all of the guests (including the children who loved him!) On top of sounding fantastic, he has great humour and an easy going personality. We will definitely be booking him again for future events :)

Holly Crittenden (Housewarming Garden Party) 19 Jul 2021
10/10

Phil was fantastic from the moment we book, communication was excellent, wide variety of song choices. His performance on the night was AMAZING, gave the party the best vibe and his voice is unreal.
Phil had great banter and really knew how to connect with the audience. We booked him for 2 hours and wish we had booked him for longer, would highly recommend him

Rachel Burton (Wedding Church Ceremony and Reception) 7 Jun 2021
10/10

Phil was fantastic and we couldn’t recommend him highly enough. He kept in regular contact after we booked him, suggesting songs for the ceremony and organising when he would set up etc. We were blown away at the church by his voice/performance and this continued at our reception. He fit into the wedding with ease and while he remained professional throughout, he was keen to chat to us. We really appreciated his flexibility with timings at the reception and he read the situation perfectly. All of our guests commented on how much he brought to the day. Phil was one of the highlights of our day and we’d highly recommend he be a highlight of anyone else’s day too!

Laura Miner (Wedding) 6 Jun 2021
10/10

Phil was very efficient came with plenty of time to get set up and see the venue. He fitted straight into our day and nothing was to much trouble he made so fabulous suggestions. His guitar skills and vocals where amazing

Thomas Marples (Garden Party) 1 Jun 2021
10/10

Absolutely fantastic performance. We were having a family gathering in the garden and Phil got the feel for what was required straight away. Phil was a hit with all the guests.

Beci Dunn (Wedding under Covid-safe Restrictions) 28 Sept 2020
10/10

We got married on Saturday, a last minute change of date to get the wedding we wanted. Phil was booked for our original date and swapped plans with no problems. Communication was easy all the way through, especially when we were frazzled having reorganised everything!

On the evening of our wedding, Phil was like one of the guests. He chatted, laughed and had banter with everyone, and he absolutely made the night for us. Everyone loved him, and all said what a great entertainer he is.

We really appreciate you learning a rewritten song for our first dance, and learning an extra Beautiful South song was a wonderful surprise. I can’t remember the last time we had so much fun.

Thank you Phil,
With love from Mr and Mrs Dunn

Andy Eagan (Wedding under Covid-safe regulations) 28 Sept 2020
10/10

Phil many thanks again for a brilliant night, everyone had a great time. We all loved your humour and had great banter with all the guests and you made it feel like there wasnt any restrictions in place. Couldn’t have asked for more. Guests and ourselves thoroughly recommend Phil for any occasion.

John Russell (Garden Party (under Covid regulations)) 13 Sept 2020
10/10

We had excellent communication on song selection and order with Phil leading to the event. Phil got to understand the dynamic and entertained us from start to finish with excellent signing and playing and all so very good audience interaction. We would very much recommend Phil as a solo entertainer across all age groups. Regards John Russell

Sonia Hartley (Covid Garden Party) 11 Sept 2020
10/10

I would definitely reccommend Phil for any kind of function. My family and I had phil to do a gig for my birthday and Hannah (my eldest daughter) he was fantastic, we all had a great night. My guest said he was great and they videoed all night. He did 3 slots for us I wish we could if had him playing longer. We really didn't want the night to end.

I would definitely book him again, phil is definitely worth his fee. We think he funny and very social, very easy to talk to.
Thank you again Phil for playing you were the best.

Ryan Clark (Garden Party (covid-friendly)) 31 Aug 2020
10/10

Phil Richards came to our party last night and wow, what a great guy and amazing singer, we will see you again very soon. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A*****

Myfanwy Spears (Covid Restrictions Party) 24 Aug 2020
10/10

Could not of asked for a better singer/performer then Phil Richards! He arrived well before time to set up, asked what song we would like for his sound check which was lovely and sang and played his guitar to the highest of standards in the 2 hours we had him! He sounded absolutely amazing, his equipment was spot on and he entertained the crowd non stop! At the end of his set we were singing 'we love you Phil' we enjoyed his performance that much. I would have him at any other event in a heart beat as he is absolutely wonderful! Thank you Phil for making our night a truly wonderful live music night! Miffy Spears. North Yorkshire.

Denise Greaves (Garden Party (Covid Regulations)) 11 Aug 2020
10/10

Phil came for my husband's surprise birthday party and he was an absolute pleasure as i was rushing around getting prepared I asked him if he needed anything he said no I'll just go and setup and made me feel at ease leaving him to it.
he got our party started off with a bang.... and what a performance

Kev Darvell (Lockdown Street Party (under Covid regulations)) 11 Aug 2020
10/10

Communication with Phil was prompt and articulate, he had a great repertoire and knew exactly how to get the feel of what we required for our lockdown street birthday party. Everyone enjoyed his performance and we would certainly have him again. Well done Phil fantastic night. Regards Kev (Brough East Yorks.)

Sean Farrow (Garden Party (under Covid regulations)) 9 Aug 2020
10/10

Phil performed for me at my garden party for my wife’s birthday with around 16 guests, I originally booked him for 2 sets but his song variety was that vast I couldn’t whittle my choice down so I booked him for 3 sets! He was that good on the evening I booked him for a further set. As the nice chap he is - it obviously wasn’t a problem for him. He played requests & created a great atmosphere I will be seeing Phil again for sure. Thank you mate - Sean Farrow

Stu Smith (Garden Party (under Covid guidelines)) 21 Jul 2020
10/10

I booked Phil to play at a garden party for my wife and eldest child. it was only a small gathering due to the current covid restrictions. Phil was great and interacted with the crowd perfectly for the occasion. No request other than paw patrol was to much

Nicola Shillito (Hotel Lounge) 5 Mar 2020
10/10

Phil was fabulous, we received really positive feedback regarding his performance from guests. Phil is flexible and will work his repertoire to suit the clientele in the audience. Would highly recommend.

Hannah Pickering (Wedding) 7 Feb 2020
10/10

I booked Phil to perform during the afternoon of our wedding. He was absolutely amazing! Would 100% recommend his voice was unreal and you can't beat live music at a wedding. He was very personal and allowed us to pick our favourite songs to be sang. I wasn't expecting people to be up dancing until the evening, but as soon as Phil started his performance the dance floor was full.
Thanks so much Phil, from the Pickerings

Chloe Carr (Wedding) 7 Jan 2020
10/10

Phil played a set during the afternoon of my wedding a couple of weeks ago and he was fantastic! All the guests loved him and he got everyone up singing and dancing from very early on in the day. He started our celebrations off amazingly. Thankyou so much Phil for being a part of our special day! Everytime i hear ‘sweet Caroline’ i will remind me of all my closest family and friends, up singing and dancing and having a whale of a time

Paul Myers (40th Birthday) 16 Dec 2019
10/10

Phil was a last minute booking for my wife’s 40th ‘Get Together’. He was fantastic, he created an amazing atmosphere, had great banter with our guests, played requests (even if he didn’t quite know them) and went beyond expectations to turn the night into one of the most memorable nights we’ve had. I couldn’t recommend Phil enough and all of our guests agreed he was awesome. I wish he lived in the Midlands so we could see him more often.

Shaun Sidebottom (Birthday Party) 29 Nov 2019
10/10

Phil was fantastic! Really friendly and what a great voice. Highly recommend him for any venue.

Bethany Garry (All Day Diamond Package) 23 Nov 2019
10/10

I couldn't be any happier with the service I received from Phil and his band. I booked Phil to sing during parts of my wedding through the day and to the provide the evening entertainment. All I can say is wow!! What a singer. Anyone considering booking Phil.... stop thinking and go for it, you won't be disappointed. Thank you Phil from Mr and Mrs Garry.

Anthony Compton (Wedding Reception and Evening Set) 23 Nov 2019
10/10

Verified
Phil played both our drinks reception and evening reception. He judged the guests taste in music well and made good song choices on both occasions. He was friendly and approachable and created a great atmosphere. Guests requested songs and Phil performed them brilliantly even when they weren’t in his repertoire. Phil also did a beautiful acoustic version of our first dance which was pitched perfectly to the occasion. We would highly recommend phil for any events you may be planning. Thanks again.

Iain Wallace (Public Event) 3 Nov 2019
10/10

Had the chance to be entertained by Phil last night and it certainly was a great performance being able to satisfy endless requests. Can recommend Phil for all types of private performances and wish him well in his career

Alex Thompson (50th Birthday) 3 Nov 2019
10/10

A massive thank you Phil you made my 50th birthday very special not only are you a great singer and an amazing guitarist you are a really nice guy too!! You have a big fan in Hannah I dont think she will ever forget you. Thanks again.

Tremayne Ogley (Corporate Event) 29 Oct 2019
10/10

Phil was great for our corporate event, came all the way down to Manchester and played a great set, which really helped create a fun atmosphere for our office opening. Would happily book him again and recommend to anyone.

Sapphire Tune (Wedding Ceremony) 29 Oct 2019
10/10

Massive thank you and well done for attending and singing at our wedding on 25th October 19. You was amazing and cannot thank you enough for perfecting unchained melody in such a short time highly recommended and greatly appreciated for making our day

Emma Kent (Wedding Ceremony and Reception) 5 Oct 2019
10/10

We just wanted to say a massive thank you for playing at our wedding on Sunday. When you started playing as I entered the room just added to the to the emotion and it made my walk down the aisle even more magical. So many guests commented on how great you were and myself and Chris totally agree. Thank you for making our day that extra bit special for us.

Mike Pearson (Wedding) 3 Oct 2019
10/10

Hello Phil, after 31 years together Glynis and I finally decided to commit to each other! We had such a memorable day and our choice of evening entertainment, yourself, was absolutely perfect as was your play set, accomplished playing and singing. All our family and friends wish to join us in thanking you for a perfect ending to a fabulous day.
Recommendation? 1000%, thanks Phil

Harriet Wolfe (Wedding Diamond Package) 17 Sept 2019
10/10

Me and my hubby got married on Saturday and we had Phil singing his chilled acoustic stuff during the day then the rest of “The Bants” band performed on the evening. Phil sang my dream walking down the aisle song to absolute perfection. From booking, planning through to delivering on the day Phil did not disappoint. So easy going and catered to our every needs. Phil you literally have the voice of an angel and every single one of our guests complimented how fantastic you were.

The band on the evening were equally amazing bringing an unreal atmosphere to the dance floor and had everybody on their feet.

Thank you for bringing such an epic vibe to our wedding day and for performing Sweet Caroline which you knew was one of my absolute favourites!! Would 10000000% recommend!!!

Love, The Wolfe’s XX

Charlotte Abel (Wedding Reception) 12 Sept 2019
10/10

Phil was exceptional. Not only does he sound fabulous, he was a joy to deal with.
We hired Phil for our wedding, our guests loved him. He was so good in how he adapted to our crowd. My only regret was that we were taken off for photos and I missed him. We have vowed to have him back at future events. Top class Phil, thanks for making our day :)

Gemma Pullan (Wedding) 21 Aug 2019
10/10

Phil was a lovely guy. Checking in with us before hand to see if we were still happy with our song choices. He is an amazing musician, with a beautiful voice. My husband plays guitar and sings and so does the best man, so we spent ages finding someone they were happy with. He played us down the aisle, signing of the registry, walking back up the aisle and then during our reception on the terrace. Many of the guests commented on how great he was and some wanted his business card. We would definitely recommend Phil, hes an exceptional musician and all round nice guy.

Sarah Megan (Baby Naming Day) 16 Aug 2019
10/10

PHIL IS AMAZING!!! From booking, planning the event, discussing playlists to the set up on the day and singing Phil was wonderful! He understood exactly what we wanted and delivered an incredible set on the day. I would 100% recommend Phil to my friends and we had SO many people on the day asking for his contact details and complimenting his music. He sang chilled acoustic for us (ed Sheeran etc) and it was perfect. Thanks again Phil!!!

Loz Woodhouse (Wedding Reception) 4 Aug 2019
10/10

Our amazing wedding singer!! Saw him for the first time at our friends wedding and pretty much booked him the next day and have since been to his local gigs too.

Amazing voice, totally set the scene at our gorgeous wedding and he sings my favourite songs so beautifully.

Thanks Phil! Literally can’t listen to that many songs without getting teary eyes!

Hopefully see you soon and will plan a date with your other top fans!

Charlotte Keys (Sheltered Accommodation Fundraiser) 2 Aug 2019
10/10

My colleague and I booked Phil for a Summer Fayre at the housing association we work at, we have had many artists in the past for various events/functions but none as versatile as Phil. All the feedback we received from our residents has been so positive, asking where we had found Phil (eg. recommendation/online) and they commented on how good he was and how they had enjoyed themselves. He sang a mix of current and older songs, to reflect the age range of our residents. Nothing was too much trouble, Phil arrived early to set up and sound check. It was also good to meet him beforehand; Phil took the time to plan out where he would be positioned and where his equipment would go. We found him to be very professional and a really nice, genuine person. We will definitely be booking Phil again in the near future and from what we heard of him, despite us being very busy during the day, he sounded incredible! Do not hesitate to book!

Chloe Allen (Wedding Reception) 31 Jul 2019
10/10

We hired Phil to play at our wedding for a couple of hours during the drinks reception, he was absolutely fantastic!! He did everything we’d asked, and each and every guest commented on how nicely he sang. Thank you very much Phil for providing the perfect atmosphere and keeping the guests entertained!!

Chelsea Moore (Wedding) 23 Jul 2019
10/10

Incredible!!!! What an amazing singer and performer! Thanks so much phil for all your hard work! You sounded amazing
And got all our family up. And dancing!!! We would recommend him to anyone!!! Thanks so much xxx Chelsea & Pete

Harriet Jenkins (Corporate Event) 15 Jul 2019
10/10

Phil has been fantastic right from the beginning, he is quick to respond to messages and is reasonably priced too. We booked Phil for a corporate drinks reception and everyone was so impressed he played a variety of music and had everyone singing along. Thank you again Phil we will 100% be booking you again!

Rebecca Anderson-Hall (All Day Wedding Package) 8 Jul 2019
10/10

Music plays a very big part in anything I do, so our Wedding had to be extra special. I had an idea for an upbeat song and wanted an acoustic version.Phil sent me a recording to practice walking down the isle and it had my whole wedding party in tears. He has a brilliant personality, beautiful voice and some serious guitar skills. Thank you Phil- it wouldn’t have been the same without you!

Joanna Smith (Wedding Anniversary) 1 Jul 2019
10/10

Thank you for making our celebrations on Sunday so good. Our friends were so complimentary about you and mystified that you were a ‘google gem’
You were so accommodating around all the entertainment that had been arranged and great that you all worked to create a great harmony.
You are at the top of our booking list for the next party
Thank you again, Jo and Graham

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