David Marken - Guitar/Vocalist & DJ Beautiful acoustic melodies, Energetic loop station anthems and Pumping DJsets

Based in United Kingdom

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 110 miles

PRICE
from £400 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 29 reviews

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Price Guide

Description Price
Full day wedding: ceremony, afternoon reception, wedding meal, evening reception, first dance + DJ set£1350 (GBP)
Half day wedding: ceremony, afternoon reception, wedding meal£850 (GBP)
Prices are fully inclusive of VAT and all equipment and insurances for bookings in UK/Ireland. Travel is charged at 50p/mile from my home base. For international/cross border bookings, flights arriving day before and departing day after performance, plus 2 nights accommodation and transfers to/from the airport/accommodation/venue are required. Performance fee POA

About / Biography

Awarded Best Wedding Entertainment Specialist:

Hitched Wedding Awards 2023

Planning a wedding can be a lot of work, right? I like to make the entertainment planning as faff-free as possible so you can focus on the most important bit; celebrating! I’ve been performing at weddings and other milestone celebrations since 2015, up and down the UK and all over the world so I can promise to entertain everyone, even your granny. Whether you like classic hits by Fleetwood Mac and Chaka Khan or modern anthems by the likes of Dua Lipa and George Ezra, my extensive live repertoire is sure to feature tunes that you adore and my DJ sets will have your dancefloor full all night long.

Services Offered:

From your walk down the aisle to your first dance as newlyweds, and onto a DJ set for the evening party, I can accompany every stage of your special day. I even perform with a loop station (think Ed Sheeran style live recording) so you can get a full band sound with a soloist budget. Every booking includes a professional PA and background music in between live sets.

I have a range of packages available but the most popular, by far, is the full day Platinum package. It includes 4 songs (chosen by you) performed live for your ceremony, 2 live sets during the afternoon drinks reception, a live set over the wedding breakfast, your first dance (chosen by you) performed live and followed by a live party set, all topped off with a 4 hour DJ set. Entertainment throughout the entire day from one performer under one (surprisingly cheap!) price.

Platinum Package:

  • Live wedding ceremony music: Bridal entrance, Signing of register & Newlywed exit
  • Live performance for afternoon drinks reception
  • 2 hours of live evening party music
  • Live first dance performance
  • DJ set with all equipment
  • Professional PA system
  • Microphone & PA for speeches

Gold Package:

  • Live performance of your first dance song
  • 2 hour live music for evening party
  • Full DJ package
  • Professional PA system

Silver Package:

  • Live wedding ceremony music inc. Bridal entrance, Signing of register & Newlywed exit
  • Live performance for afternoon drinks reception
  • Live music during wedding meal
  • Professional PA system
  • Microphone & PA for speeches

Bronze Package:

  • Live wedding ceremony music inc. Bridal entrance, Signing of register & Newlywed exit
  • Live performance for afternoon drinks reception
  • Professional PA

Reviews (29)

There are currently 29 user ratings for David Marken - Guitar/Vocalist & DJ

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Travels up to 110 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 110 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

2010’s

Hold Back The River - James Bay

Let It Go - James Bay

I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mraz

The Parting Glass - Ed Sheeran

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

The A-Team - Ed Sheeran

Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran

Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran

I See Fire - Ed Sheeran

Price Tag - Jessie J

Rather Be - Clean Bandit

Take Me To Church - Hozier

When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars

Shallow - Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga

Say Something - A Great Big World

Hey Brother - Avicii

Wake Me Up - Avicii

Skinny Love - Birdy

Dancing On My Own - Calum Scott

Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

Budapest - George Ezra

Shotgun - George Ezra

September Song - JD Cooper

Wasn’t Expecting that - Jamie Lawson

Rude - MAGIC!

Let Her Go - Passenger

Ho Hey - The Lumineers

2000’s

Angels - Robbie Williams

Canonball - Damien Rice

Fix you - Coldplay

Yellow - Coldplay

The Scientist - Coldplay

Beautiful World - Colin Hay

Sunday Morning - Maroon 5

Haven’t Met You Yet - Michael Bublé

Lost - Michael Bublé

Hero - Enrique Iglesias

Man In The Mirror - James Morrison

Wonderful World - James Morrison

Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson

Better Together - Jack Johnson

Bubbly - Colbie Caillat

I Will Follow You Into The Dark - Death cab For Cutie

Big Yellow Taxi - Counting Crows

I’m Yours - Jason Mraz

If Your Love Is Real - David Gray

She’s Only Happy In The Sun - Ben Harper

People Should Smile More - Newton Faulkner

Straight Towards The Sun - Newton Faulkner

Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

If Tomorrow Never Comes - Ronan Keating

When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating

Use Somebody - Kings of Leon

Sex On fire - Kings of Leon

Goodbye My Lover - James Blunt

Waiting On the World To Change - John Mayer

Slow Dancing In A Burning Room - John Mayer

Free Fallin’ - John Mayer

Your Body Is A Wonderland - John Mayer

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

America - Razorlight

Fallin’ - Alicia Keys

Fascination - Alphabeat

Valerie - The Zutons

Halo (Instrumental) - Beyoncé

Homebird - Foy Vance

Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard

Little Lion Man - Mumford And Sons

My My Hey Hey - Neil Young

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Run - Snow Patrol

The Man Who Can’t be Moved - The Script

Follow me - Uncle Kracker

1990’s

Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry

Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley

This Year’s Love - David Gray

Babylon - David Gray

Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day

Fields Of Gold - Sting

Forever - Ben Harper

Walk Away - Ben Harper

Sexual Healing - Ben Harper

Live Forever - Oasis

Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis

Wonderwall - Oasis

Married With Children - Oasis

Old Apartment - Barenaked Ladies

There’s Your Trouble - Dixie Chicks

Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer

Wild Wood - Paul Weller

Amazed - Lonestar

Grow Old With You - Adam Sandler

Ironic - Alanis Morrissette

As Long As You Love Me - Backstreet Boys Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan Everything I Do - Bryan Adams

What Would you Do - City High

I’ll Be - Edwin McCain

Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John She - Elvis Costello

Layla (Unplugged) - Eric Clapton

Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton

To Be With You - Mr Big

Harvest Moon - Neil Young

Everybody Hurts - REM

The River - REM

Losing My Religion - REM

Man On The Moon - REM

How Long Will I Love You - The Waterboys

Days Like This - Van Morrison

1980’s

Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan

Baby Can I Hold You Tonight - Tracy Chapman

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman

Talking About A Revolution - Tracy Chapman

Somewhere Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

Redemption Song - Bob Marley

The River -Bruce Springsteen

Heaven - Bryan Adams

Working Class Man - Jimmy Barnes

It Must Be Love - Madness

Call Me Al - Paul Simon

Dirty Old Town - The Pogues

Have I Told you Lately - Van Morrison

How Will I Know - Whitey Houston

1970’s

Always on my mind - Elvis Presley

A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley

Desperado - Eagles

Take It Easy - Eagles

Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles

Fire And Rain - James Taylor

You’ve Got A Friend - James Taylor

Rich Girl - Hall and Oates

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac

Your Song - Elton John

Father And Son - Cat Stevens

Wild World - Cat Stevens

Perfect Day - Lou Reed

Is this Love - Bob Marley

No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley

Give A Little Bit - Supertramp

Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye

To Be Someone - Paul Weller

20th Century Boy - T. Rex

50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon

Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel

Cecilia - Simon & Garfunkel

The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel

The Only Living Boy In New York - Simon & Garfunkel

The Sound Of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel

Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd

Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Lean On Me - Bill Withers

American Girl - Tom Petty

American Pie - Don McLean

Annie’s Song - John Denver

Rocky Mountain High - John Denver

Take Me Home Country Roads - John Denver

This Old Guitar - John Denver

The Rose - Bette Midler

Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel

She’s Always A Woman - Billy Joel

Knocking on Heaven’s Door - Bob Dylan

Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Looking Out My Back Door - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

December 1963 - The Four Seasons

Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell

May you Never - John Martin

Imagine - John Lennon

The Gambler - Kenny Rodgers

Teenage Kicks - The Undertones

The Boys Are Back In Town - Thin Lizzy

Crazy Love - Van Morrison

1960’s

Light My Fire - The Doors

A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke

Cupid - Sam Cooke

Wonderful World - Sam Cooke

Twisting The Night Away - Sam Cooke

All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix

All My Loving - The Beatles

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley

Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley

Handbags & Gladrags - Rod Stewart

Sailing - Rod Stewart

Blowin’ In The Wind - Bob Dylan

Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan

Mr Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan

The Times They Are A-Changing - Bob Dylan

The First Cut Is The Deepest - Cat Stevens

Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Leaving On A Jet plane - John Denver

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

I Wanna Be Like You - The Jungle Book

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

Mrs Robinson - Paul Simon

Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles

House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals

Daydream Believer - The Monkees

I’m a believer - The Monkees

Happy Together - The Turtles

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

1950’s

Everyday - Buddy Holly

That’ll Be The Day - Buddy Holly

Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra

Love And Marriage - Frank Sinatra

Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash

I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash

Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash

Christmas Material

White Christmas - Bing Crosby

The Xmas Song - Nat King Cole

Let It Snow - Dean Martin

Fairytale Of New York - The Pogues

Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon

Frosty The Snowman

Jingle Bells

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Winter Wonderland

Irish Traditional

Danny Boy

The Irish Rover

Dirty Old Town

Molly Malone

The Seven Drunken Nights

The Wild Rover

I’ll Tell Me Ma

The Fields Of Athenry

Black Velvet Band

Lord Of The Dance

South Australia

Drunken Sailor

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Access to power supply / electrical socket
On site parking


What information do you require about a venue?

Specific access and/or parking difficulties/restrictions are essential knowledge. If the performance will be taking place above ground floor, it's essential to know in advance if there is a lift or only stair access.
Details on if a/what kind of sound limiter is installed at the venue


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, full PA system and lighting is provided for all national performances. International performances will require some equipment to be provided on site


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

Yes, I am more than happy to play background music between live sets, either my own choice or a playlist supplied by you. I also offer full DJ packages, if you want something more engaging and energetic than just a background playlist

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Particular performance highlights include having Ed Sheeran, Jason Momoa and Drake as audience members (all on different occasions!) while performing in London venues


What's your favourite type of event?

Weddings are my favourite type of full day event; it's amazing to share a joy-filled day with people over and over again

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Setup is very fast - I will be fully setup within 30 minutes of parking on site.
Usual performance times are in 30/45/60 min slots and we can discuss the best arrangement for your particular event.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I'm happy to perform outside, but will need cover provided if there is possibility of rain or a long stretch in strong sunlight


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

I have an extensive repertoire that will definitely have something for everyone, but clients are also able to make personal song requests. The number of included new material requests varies depending on the package booked.

Venues

David Marken - Guitar/Vocalist & DJ has performed at these venues:

L'Oriel

NetBet

Villa Aura Del Lago

The Dorchester Hotel

45 Park Lane Hotel

One Aldwych Hotel

The Runnymede Spa & Hotel

The Chutney Mary restaurant

Cabra Castle

Galgorm Manor

Drenagh Estate

Drumhalla House

Limepark

Larchfield

Lough Eske

Castle Leslie

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