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I am the proud winner of the North East Keyboard Entertainer of the Year for 2 years, having won the award in 2018 and 2020. i am also a member of the musicians union with public liability insurance. For many years, i have also been the resident organist at St Paul’s Church in my home village of Evenwood. In 2021, i earned a recognition in piano performance from the University Of Sunderland, United Kingdom.
I am a well-rounded musician who has performed for various audiences across the United Kingdom and abroad. It all started about 40 years ago when I decided to teach myself to play the piano. I then went on to teach myself to play the electronic organ, theatre organ, and pipe organ, along with some brass instruments. While at home in the UK, I have volunteered as a musician entertainer for a variety of events including kid parties, weddings, and corporate events, among others. I have the ability to adapt to any environment and collaborate with the organizers of an event to make sure my music fits in well with your special occasion. Always by my side is my partner Rowen who acts as MC and ensures everything runs smoothly.
So whether it’s for a more formal event such as a funeral a big office party or even a laid-back chill lounge, we will help make your event extra special.
While I am proud to call the UK my home, I have always been passionate about playing many styles of music and cultures. This is due to the fact that I have been able to experience a variety of them while he travelled across Europe, North America and even Oceania, where I lived for many years. More specifically, in New Zealand, before returning home to the United Kingdom a few years ago.
Having been a Yamaha fan for many years, it should come as no surprise that I own 2 brilliant instruments that I carry around the country to entertain crowds. I own a Yamaha PSR-775 arranger workstation and an older Yamaha AR100 Electone that I mostly use to record music at home.
= free travel (up to 10 miles)
Music catalogue available on request.
A power supply, sometimes require a table if DJing
"We need directions to the venue and specific instructions on where to load in our equipment. Please inform us if there’s a sound limiter at the venue to ensure our setup is compatible and if there is an instrument on site.
"Yes, we’re fully self-contained. We bring our own PA system and a simple lighting rig to all of our gigs, ensuring a seamless performance."
"Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after, and between our sets. We can either curate the playlist ourselves or play music selected by the client.
Played for the Cunard anniversary in Liverpool at the 'Thistle Hotel' as resident pianist in the restaurant
We love playing at all sorts of events but weddings are our favourite! The guests are always happy and it’s easy to get them dancing
Since we started we’ve performed at hundreds of weddings, parties and events across the UK and beyond!
Can't beat Freddy Mercury but so many brilliant artists out there
Rick and Rowen Entertainments. was founded in 2024 by Richard and Rowen Ellis Hawley
Rick and Rowen Entertainments Ltd. provides exceptional music and entertainment services for various events, including funerals, weddings, and other special occasions. DJ and singer also available
Rick and Rowen Entertainments. stands out due to their commitment to excellence, rich musical talent, and their ability to add a unique touch to sacred ceremonies, making each performance truly special and unforgettable.
"We normally arrive 1 hour before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.
"We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area
"We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 5 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them."
Previous customers would describe us as very efficient and professional to get the audience in the mood
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