Shay - Island Avenue Award-winning versatile Caribbean vocalist, accompanied by an exceptional band!

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 30 miles of Central London. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Weekly Entertainment:
Duo (Piano and Singer): £620
Full Band (Piano, Drums, Bass and or Guitar): £908
Private Events/Corporate Events/Award Dinners/Parties:
Duo (Piano and Singer): from £968
Full Band : from £1416
Weddings:
Duo (Piano and Singer): from £1770
Full Band : from £2950
Pricing varies based on the gig's requirements.
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About / Biography

Shay is a former Miss Anguilla and a highly sought-after, award-winning performer. With over six years of experience, she has graced the stages of high-end resorts, restaurants and corporate events for prestigious companies such as Volvo, Acura, OpenText, NBC, Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Smith & Nephew among others. Notably, she was handpicked by Selby Drummond, the Senior Marketing Officer of Bumble, to perform at her wedding. Additionally, she has collaborated with the renowned New York event planner, Norma Cohen Productions.

Island Avenue is an exceptional band featuring world-class touring musicians, renowned for their dynamic performances and versatility across various genres. With a blend of talent and experience, they create an electrifying atmosphere that captivates audiences and elevates any event.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Central London

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 30 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.

Pop/Rock

Adele - Hello

Adele - Make You Feel My Love

Adele - One n Only

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

Adele - Someone Like You

Adele - When We Were Young

Alicia Keys - Butterflies

Alicia Keys - Diary

Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You

Alicia Keys- No One

Anita Baker- Sweet Love

Arlissa - Hearts Ain Gonna Lie

Ben E. King - Stand By Me

Beyonce - Halo

Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are (Don’t Go Trying)

Brandy - Have You Ever

Brenda Russel - Piano In The Dark

Bruno Mars - Grenade

Bruno Mars - Talking to the Moon

Bruno Mars - Treasure

Chaka Khan - Ain’t Nobody

Charlie Puth - One Call Away

Charlie Puth- We Don’t Talk Anymore

Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time

Daniel Caesar - Best Part

Ed Sheeran - Perfect

Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You

Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do

Ella Mai - Boo’d Up

Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling in Love

Estelle - Come Over

Estelle and Taurus Riley - Love Like Ours

Gramps Morgan - One In A Million

James Arthur - Say You Won’t Let Go

Joe Cocker - You Are So Beautiful

John Legend - All of Me

John Legend - Ordinary People

Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine

Katy Perry - Unconditionally

Lauryn Hill - Killing Me Softly

Maroon 5- She Will Be Loved

Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse - Valerie

Meghan Trainor - Like I’m Gonna Lose You

Patti Labelle - If Only You Knew

The Weeknd- I Can’t Feel My Face

Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting

Rihanna - Diamond

Rihanna - Stay

Sade - Sweetest Taboo

Sam Smith - I Know I’m Not The Only One

Sam Smith - Stay With Me

Sia - Chandelier

Tamia - So Into You

Train - Marry Me

Whitney Houston - Dance With Somebody

Whitey Houston - Saving All Love For You

Whitney Houston - Somebody Who Loves Me

Reggae

Alaine - Deeper

Alaine - Love of A Lifetime

Alaine - Rise In Love

Alaine - You Are Me

Alaine - Without You

Beres Hammond - Rockaway

Bob Markey - Could You Be Loved

Bob Marley - Soul Rebel

Bob Marley - Sun Is Shining

Bob Marley Redemption Song

Bob Marley - Trenchtown Rock

Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill - Turn Your Lights Down Low

Gramps Morgan - For One Night

Gramps Morgan - Jah Shall Wash Away All The Tears

Jah Cure - Love Is

Jah Cure - You’ll Never Find

Queen Ifrica - Lioness on the Rise

Tessanne Chin- Hideaway

Jazz

Amy Winehouse - Back To Black

Corinne Bailey - Just Like A Star

Ella Fitzgerald - All The Things You Are

Ella Fitzgerald - Blue Moon

Ella Fitzgerald - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Ella Fitzgerald - Summertime

Ella Fitzgerald - The Way You Wear Your Hat

Etta James - At Last

Frank Sinatra- Fly Me To The Moon

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares for Me

Norah Jones - Don’t Know Why

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of at least 8 meters x 5 meters.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know if the venue has a sound system and/or instruments.


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

Yes - Spotify playlist

Frequently Asked Questions

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

I performed at the wedding of Bumble's Senior Marketing Officer.
I performed for the President of Volvo.
These were done at Belmond Cap Juluca Resort and Four Seasons Resort Anguilla, respectively.


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

Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald - Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered


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

I began gigging as a way to escape, as music has always been my source of comfort and never feels like work.

Shay is a former Miss Anguilla and a highly sought-after, award-winning performer. With over six years of experience, she has graced the stages of high-end resorts, restaurants and corporate events for prestigious companies such as Volvo, Acura, OpenText, NBC, Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Smith & Nephew among others. Notably, she was handpicked by Selby Drummond, the Senior Marketing Officer of Bumble, to perform at her wedding. Additionally, she has collaborated with the renowned New York event planner, Norma Cohen Productions.


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

My favourite type of events to play at are private and corporate events.


Can you sing reggae music?

Yes, I can provide up to 3 hours of a solely reggae performance.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up and ideally perform 2 to 3 45 minute sets with one or two 15 minute breaks.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes I am, provided there is appropriate coverage and the temperature is suitable.


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

Yes, I love when clients tell me what they would like to hear.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Clients are often amazed by my talent and versatility. They praise my diverse repertoire that adapts to various genres based on the event and their specific needs. My attention to appropriate attire for myself and my band also consistently receives positive feedback.

Recent Clients

Shay - Island Avenue has performed for these clients:

Volvo

Four Seasons Resort and Anguilla

Norma Cohen Productions

Blue Sea Anguilla

Acura

Subaru

Open Text

Freed Events

NBC

Venues

Shay - Island Avenue has performed at these venues:

Four Seasons Resort Anguilla

Belmond Cap Juluca Anguilla

Zemi Beach House

Veya Restaurant

Aurora Resort

Blanchards Restaurant

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Jazz

Blues

Pop

Funk

R&B

Soul

World Music

African Music

Caribbean

Reggae

Features:

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

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