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How much does it cost to hire an acoustic singer?

Our acoustic singers cost from £196 to £931. The average price of an acoustic singer guitarist in 2025 was £449. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. We will always do our best to help you find an acoustic act within your budget, so please get in touch if you can't find what you're looking for.

How far in advance do I need to book?

The most popular singers will get booked 12-18 months in advance, but 6 - 9 months is usually enough to ensure a reasonable choice of artists. The more time you leave yourself, the better choice you'll have.

What kind of songs do acoustic singers play?

Acoustic artists are incredibly versatile, and are able to create an arrangement of pretty much any song you could think of. From acoustic music by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Jack Johnson, Mumford and Sons, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel, through to smash hits by rock and pop icons like Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, The Killers, Oasis, Foo Fighters, The Weeknd, Avicii and many more - singer guitarists will be able to cover it all.

Popular wedding songs include "Perfect" and "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran, "All You Need Is Love" by The Beatles, "Marry You" by Bruno Mars, "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz and "Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan / Adele.

Will acoustic singers learn my first dance or a special request?

Yes - most acoustic singers will learn special requests given enough notice. This includes a special song for your first dance, or it could be a special song to walk up or down the aisle to. Some solo acoustic artists might charge a small fee to learn a special request.

Will you take requests from guests?

Yes - most acoustic guitar players will be happy to take requests from guests. Look out for out for our acoustic jukebox acts who make this a feature of their performances.

Will an acoustic singer perform during different parts of my event?

Yes it's quite common for acoustic singers for hire to get booked for different parts of an event, for example: an outdoor drinks reception and then an evening party.

For weddings, it's also common to book for the wedding ceremony and drinks reception, or wedding breakfast and evening party. Some artists can perform an acoustic set of wedding music for the afternoon reception, and switch to electric guitar performing over backing tracks for the evening party.

With their smaller cost and space requirements, it's also popular to book singing guitarists for an evening party instead of a band.

How much space and what other requirements will you need?

An acoustic guitarist singer offers the ability to fit into almost any space, requiring only around 2m x 2m. If they're performing through a PA system, they'll need a 13 amp plug socket in close proximity to the performance area.

How long does it take you to set up and how long will you play for?

Most professional acoustic guitar singers can easily set-up within 30 minutes. A standard performance time would be 2 x 45 minute sets, but it's also common to book a 1 hour set, or 2 x 60 minute sets. The performance times available for each of our acoustic artists is displayed on their profile page.

Are you able to perform outdoors?

Yes - but you must ensure the artist has access to suitable cover in case of poor weather, and access to a safe power supply for their PA system.

Will a guitar singer offer any packages like extra members or a DJ service?

Most acoustic guitarist singers will provide background music in between their live sets, and some offer a full DJ service after their live sets for evening bookings, although this is usually at an additional cost. Alive Network can also tailor a wedding DJ and guitarist package for you.

Some guitarists also offer expanded line-ups with additional musicians, such as an acoustic duo consisting of: two guitarists, guitar and bass, guitar and percussion, guitar and saxophone or guitar and keyboards.

Some musicians also offer the option to record a special version of your first dance, or a special request, as a keepsake.

All of the booking options available per artist can be viewed on their profile pages.

Do you have acoustic singers near me?

Alive Network represents acoustic singers UK wide, and most will travel anywhere to perform, including internationally. To find local acoustic singers, enter a search above then use the 'nearest me' sort option to view the most local artists first.

What security do I get if I hire an acoustic guitarist with Alive?

We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your guitarist is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

• Safe, secure booking contracts
• Outstanding five-star customer service
• 24/7 emergency cover, 365 days of the year
• Hand-picked acoustic singers for the ultimate reliability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 170,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I make a booking?
• What payment methods do you accept?
• What if the artist cancels?
• Can I see the artist live before booking?
• What are the benefits of booking through Alive Network?

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 01782 740 839 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com

I'm a singer guitarist, how do I join your agency?

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our how to join page where you will find our online application form. There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the best acoustic singers to represent.