| Description | Price |
| Wedding Ceremony, or 2 X 45-minute sets | £250 |
| Wedding Ceremony & Reception, or 2 X 60-minute sets | £350 |
| Wedding Ceremony, Reception & Wedding Breakfast, or 3 X 45-minute sets | £450 |
Stuart is a professional fingerstyle acoustic guitarist specialising in weddings across the North East and beyond. His performances bring a warm, elegant atmosphere to ceremonies, receptions, and drinks gatherings - whether that’s a relaxed and heartfelt musical backdrop or an upbeat, feel-good set to start the celebrations. Each arrangement is thoughtfully crafted to complement the setting, style, and personality of every couple, ensuring the live music feels personal and unforgettable.
Why choose Stuart?
Professional from first enquiry to final note
Fast replies, clear communication and a smooth, stress-free booking process.
Music tailored to your day
Ceremony, drinks or evening celebrations - Stuart will match the atmosphere you want.
Suitable for any venue
Equally comfortable performing at large weddings, smaller local venues and private homes.
Discreet PA system that suits any venue, indoors or outdoors, with clean presentation and quick setup.
Choose from Stuart's repertoire, and he is always happy to learn a special request.
Trusted by couples and event organisers
With consistent 5-star feedback. Scroll down to read some recent testimonials.
Based in Cramlington, Northumberland
= areas covered (up to 500 miles)
= free travel (up to 50 miles)
1980’s to present:
Africa - Toto
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Ain’t Nobody – Rufus & Chaka Kahn
All of Me – John Legend
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John
Die With a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Easy on Me – Adele
Every Breath You Take – Sting
Fields Of Gold – Sting
Give Me the Night - George Benson
Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
Hero – Family of the Year
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Love Story – Taylor Swift
One Life – James Bay
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Memories – Maroon 5
Mia & Sebastian’s Theme – La La Land
More Than Words – Extreme
Payphone – Maroon 5
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Rewrite The Stars – The Greatest Showman
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
Shallow – Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga
Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton
The Joker And The Queen – Ed Sheeran
The Winner Takes It All - ABBA
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Yellow – Coldplay
You’re Still The One – Shania Twain
You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Toy Story
1970’s:
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Annie’s Song - John Denver
Close to You – Carpenters
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Have You Ever Seen the Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Hotel California – The Eagles
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Let It Be – Beatles
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Mamma Mia – ABBA
Moondance – Van Morrison
Moonshadow – Cat Stevens
The Wind – Cat Stevens
This Masquerade – Leon Russell/Carpenters/George Benson
Vincent – Don McLean
Your Song – Elton John
You’ve Got a Friend – Carole King
1960’s:
Both Sides Now – Joni Mitchell
California Dreamin’ – The Mammas & the Pappas
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis
Day Tripper – The Beatles
Gimme Shelter – The Rolling Stones
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
House of The Rising Sun – The Animals
King of The Road – Roger Miller
My Favourite Things – The Sound of Music
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
What a Wonderful World – Louis
Armstrong
Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys
1950’s:
Dream A Little Dream of Me – Ella
Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Happy Talk – South Pacific (Musical)
I’ll See You in My Dreams – Merle Travis
Love Me Tender - Elvis
Mr Sandman – Chet Atkins
Sway – Dean Martin
That’s Amore – Dean Martin
Jazz:
After You’ve Gone
Ain’t Misbehavin’
All of Me
All the Things You Are
Autumn Leaves
Blue Bossa
Blue Moon
Caravan
Days of Wine and Roses
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Fly Me to The Moon
Girl from Ipanema
I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You)
I’m in the Mood for Love
It Could Happen to You
Lullaby of Birdland
Moanin’
Moonglow
Moonlight in Vermont
Nature Boy
On the Sunny Side of The Street
Pennies from Heaven
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Stompin’ At the Savoy
Take Five
The Entertainer
The Shadow of Your Smile
(Up A) Lazy River
You Make Me Feel So Young
Classical:
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Cavatina - Myers
Cello Suite No. 1 – Bach
Greensleeves – Traditional
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Ode To Joy – Beethoven
Spanish:
Malaguena - Tarrega
Romanza – Traditional
Christmas repertoire:
Auld Lang Syne
Fairytale of New York
Frosty The Snowman
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
All Stuart requires is a small amount of floor space and a power supply. For outdoor events, a cover would be required in the event of rain to protect the electrical equipment. A powerless set up can be arranged if required.
Yes, all necessary equipment is provided.
Stuart requires any directions and also where to load in equipment and park.
Yes, Stuart can provide background music between sets.
Playing a wedding at the iconic Bamburgh Castle was definitely a highlight! It was a beautiful setting for a stunning day. The acoustics in the great hall were also fantastic.
Setup time is under 30 minutes, and performance times are catered for the occasion.
Yes, Stuart can perform outside providing there is shelter and a power supply.
Clients are more than welcome to have a say in the setlist for their event! Stuart will even learn a special request from outside his repertoire.
Clients mostly describe them as elegant, relaxed and beautifully suited to weddings and events. Many have mentioned the polished sound, tasteful song choices and how the music enhanced the atmosphere without overpowering the occasion.
Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors
The Lounge Group
Pinocchio Ristorante, Newcastle
Darlington Borough Council
Auchen Castle, Beattock
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland
Beamish Hall Hotel, County Durham
Beaumont Hotel, Hexham
Carnegie Library & Galleries, Dunfermline
Danby Castle Barn
Grand Hotel Tynemouth
Horton Grange Country House, Northumberland
Middleton Lodge Estate, Middleton Tyas
New House Farm, Cockermouth
Newton Hall
No. 59 Restaurant, Morpeth
Offshore 44, Newcastle
Pinocchio Ristorante, Newcastle
Ramside Hall Hotel
Rye Town Hall, East Sussex
South Causey Inn, Stanley
The Alnwick Garden
The Bosk, Alnwick
The Priests House, Skipton
The Willows at The Woodsmans
Town Head Estate, Ulverston
The Vault, Hexham
Woodhill Hall, Otterburn
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Classical
Film / TV
Musical Theatre
1920s Music
1930s Music
1940s Music
1950s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk
Jazz
Blues
Latin Jazz
Swing
Christmas
Country
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Soul
Rock
PAT tested
Instrumental
Public liability insurance
DJ / background music options
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
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