Helen Spooner Music A contemporary pianist/vocalist covering the best of rock & pop music

Based in United Kingdom

Emsworth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Emsworth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from £250 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 5 reviews

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Price Guide

Description Price
Solo piano vocal covers 2 x 45 mins landlord/small function£250 (GBP)
Solo piano vocal covers afternoon wedding breakfast reception£350 (GBP)
Solo piano vocal covers wedding ceremony and drinks reception ( up to 5 hours)£550 (GBP)

About / Biography

Helen comes from a family of pianists and is a classically trained musician herself. With so many returning clients asking for her to return to their venues and events, Helen has a natural warmth, an ability to connect with her audience and sings and plays from the heart.

Her unique blend of relaxed and upbeat popular covers encompasses a modern, refined vibe which is ideal for both background and lounge music, as well as providing a focus of entertainment for an audience to engage with.

With a wealth of experience teaching and performing in different settings and strong musicianship skills of harmony, arranging, sight reading and songwriting, Helen performs in a number of bands offering advanced level backing vocals and piano as well as lead vocals. It is often possible for her to learn bespoke requests, which can be discussed at the time of booking.

Reviews (5)

There are currently 5 user ratings for Helen Spooner Music

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Emsworth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 25 miles)

1 – Jolene – Dolly parton

2 - Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

3 - Running Up That Hill

Babooshka

Wuthering Heights–Kate Bush

4 - Feel my love - Adele

5 – Go easy on me - Adele

6 - Kiss From A Rose – SEAL

7 - Heaven – Brian Adams / DJ Sammy

8 - Call It Magic -COLDPLAY

9 Sky Full of Stars - COLDPLAY

10 - Wicked Game – Chris Issac

11 - Angie – Rolling Stones

12 – ABBA Gimme Gimme Gimme

13 - - I could get used to this – Becky Hill

14 - Waiting For a Girl Like You – Foreigner

15 - Ordinary World - Duran Duran

16 – Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan

17 - Kayleigh – Marillion

18 - Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’Roses

19 - Your Song – Elton John

20 - Wuthering Heights – Kate Bush

21 - Man With The Child In His Eyes – Kate Bush

22 - Free Fall’in – Tom Petty

23 - Firework – Katy Perry

24 - California Girls – Katy Perry

25 - Wonderwall – Oasis

26 - Imagine – John Lennon

27 - Rule the World – Take That

28 - Angels – Robbie Williams

29 - Tiny Dancer – Elton John

30 - Liv’in on a Prayer – Bon Jovi

31 - Cold play – Sky full of stars

32 - Bryan Adams – Summer of ‘69

33 - Electric Dreams – Human League

34 - Florence and the Machine – You’ve got the Love

35 - Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl

36 - Wise Men Say – Elvis

37 – Stevie Wonder – Knocks me off my feet

38 - Sia – Titanium

39 – Vanessa Carlton – A Thousand Miles

40 - Lady Gaga – Edge of Glory

41 - Guess that’s why they call it the Blues

42 – Never gonna not dance again – PINK

43 - Cornflake Girl – Tori Amos

44 – Nobody Does it better – Carly Simon

45 – The Script – Hall of Fame

46 – Buggles -Video Killed the Radio Star

47 – Fields of Gold – Sting

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I need a performance space large enough for large keyboard digital piano, mic stand and column PA. One parking space is needed and two power sockets within 2 metres


What information do you require about a venue?

It is useful to know where to unload at venue.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I am completely self contained.I bring my own PA system to all gigs. ( Unless there is a piano on site and this has been requested; in this instance I bring a small speaker and mic/mic stand


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

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Some of my best experiences to date have included playing and recording for Channel 4, working at ‘The Botanist’ restaurant/cocktail bar ( as seen on ‘First Dates’). I also recently played a set at Portsmouth Victorious Festival and at a fantastic ‘Later with Jools Holland’ style theatre event.


What's your favourite type of event?

I really love to play at Weddings and to share in the couple’s special day!


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

I have played piano and sung since I was 4 and have also taught music and piano privately and at local schools and colleges. I recently did an acoustic trio with my friends:colleagues of many years from our college job in the music department.


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

One of my main influences for piano playing and singing, has been Tori Amos. I also love Kate Bush and I love to incorporate her songs into some of my sets.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I normally arrive1- 2 hours before the performance to set up. I normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or can be flexible with 2 x 60 minute sets/ 3 x 45 min sets. I’m happy to play a bit longer or shorter depending on occasion and preference .


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes this isn’t a problem in warmer months and I would ask for shaded or covered area with a flat surface and near power supply.


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

Clients are welcome to create a bespoke set list from repertoire list and it is sometimes possible for me to learn a specific song if discussed at time of booking.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous reviews have commented on beautiful vocals and choice of songs for their wedding /event.

Recent Clients

Helen Spooner Music has performed for these clients:

The Botanist - Cocktail Bar/Restaurant chain

Love Productions/Channel 4

Greene King

Fullers

Eastleigh CIC

Portsmouth Victorious Festival

Hollybank House

Venues

Helen Spooner Music has performed at these venues:

The Botanist

Brighton Railway station

Hollybank House

Newtown House Hotel

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