June News & Updates

Well hello everyone and welcome to the latest blog and update from @GarstonEnts (sorry....it has been a while)
Anyway, it has been mad busy over the last few months...but to recap

New Staff
We are proud to welcome Roger Caldwell to the booking team as Senior Agent. Many people will already know Roger through his previous role as a booker for the Studio One Group where amongst other things, Roger maintained the Pontins contract and he is well thought of and respected within the industry

We now also have an accounts department which will be organized and maintained by the lovely Helen Bergin.

New Booking System 
Installed and working great, saving tons of time and hopefully making us more efficient, we love our new booking system and wonder now how we coped with the old one!

Rhydian

The Welsh star and classical singer who was runner up on X Factor is performing at two major corporate events in Swansea and London this week for Garston. Rhydian is available for pa`s and corporate events...contact us for pricing and availability

Les Gibson - BGT

Liverpool based Comedy/Impressionist Les Gibson did himself and the city proud with his amazing performances on Britain`s Got Talent and can be throughly proud of his achievment in reaching the live final. Les is currently on the BGT tour and will be flying out to the Canary Islands for Garston next week to perform 2 live shows  

Michelle Lawson

One of the UKs top female singers and exclusive to Garston, Michelle is flying out to Egypt next week for us and will be supporting Soul Star Lemar

UK Singing Waiters - Franklyn & Wallace

Eddie Wallace and James Franklyn, two of our most talented and popular singers are having great fun, surprising and entertaining guests as the UK singing waiters at weddings, functions and corporate events throughout the UK. This is proving to be a really popular entertainment choice and we are proud to exclusively represent this show

The 3 Queens 

Another new and exclusive show to @GarstonEnts, this show features three of Liverpools top personality entertainers - Derek Jones, Eddie Wallace & Gillian Ross. Expect Superb lead vocals, strong harmonies and plenty of laughs. The Show is already booked in for Circus casino Christmas Parties in December. The show has a few availabilities for 2011 and will previewing at showcases in the Winter

The i-Glow Video Kiosk

In association with forever moments, the video kiosk is the latest `must have` for your weding, event or function and The i-Glow Video Guestbook allows guests to participate in creating a the ultimate gift and memories that you may never have the opportunity to recreate. Guests use the simple touch screen to record a personal video momento at your wedding, function or corporate event. Prime Dates available now!

Thanks for reading, lots more exciting things in the pipeline for Garston, will try to keep the blogs running more frequently. In the meantime you can always catch up on latest news....
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Garston Entertainments New Company Logo

The New Garston Entertainments logo, designed by Phil @ Ballyhoo Designs. We love it!

Garston New Artiste_Laura Jenkins

We are delighted to announce that Former Stars in Their Eyes Junior Winner, Laura Jenkins is the latest star to join the exclusive represented artiste roster @ Garston. We are developing several new shows with Laura including a sensational Rihanna Tribute show which will be available soon. Since rejoining Garston, Laura has been given European flybacks and is off to Turkey to perform for us next weekend!

View/Listen
http://www.garston-entertainment.co.uk/artist.asp?artist_id=569

For booking information and available dates, please contact the office

Exciting things happening at Garston!

Thanks for checking in on our latest blog....another busy few weeks at the office with lots of exciting developments!

New Agency Software!
Next week, Garston will be moving onto the STI boooking system. STI is the leading agency booking programme and will undoubtedly help us become more efficient and hopefully assist in the continued development of the company

New Logo
Ballyhoo Designs have designed a new company logo for Garston. We love it and will be able to preview it very soon!

New Artiste 1
We are delighted to announce exclusive representation of The 3 Queens! Featuring three leading solo artistes, Derek Jones, Gillian Ross & Eddie Wallace, This new show is a tribute to soul, motown and features some major anthems! With three amazing singers and hilarious personalities, we expect this new show to be one of the hottest and busiest shows in 2012. The 3 Queens web profile with audio and full info will be availabile in the next few days  

Boats, Planes and Automobiles
As the season has now well and truly started with Garston artistes performing throughout the UK and to destinations and holiday resorts throughout Europe. Many of our artistes travel tens of thousands of miles per year by car, boat and by air and we take the opportunity to wish all our acts racking up the motorway and air miles, the safest of journeys! 



     

Garston Entertainment: Live Singers, Bands & Entertainment: The Wedding Singer Interview - James Franklyn

Garston Entertainment: Live Singers, Bands & Entertainment: The Wedding Singer Interview - James Franklyn: "As one of the busiest and most popular wedding singers on the circuit, we decided to interview James Franklyn for his experiences and k..."

The Wedding Singer Interview - James Franklyn

As one of the busiest and most popular wedding singers on the circuit, we decided to interview James Franklyn for his experiences and knowledge of performing at weddings!

Hopefully a helpful insinght to couples planning on booking live entertainment for their wedding!

1.      How long have you been singing at weddings, James?

I have been singing at weddings now for over 22 years.

2.      What styles of music do you cover?

My main genre is soul and motown, but I cover swing, pop, rock,classical,jazz,and I always like to

add a classic current track, eg, cee lo green ,forget you, bruno mars ,just the way you are , black

eyed peas , I gotta feelin, and my own renedition of lady ga ga,s pokerface ,which has become

infamous on the wedding circuit.

3.     What makes a top wedding singer?

To be a top wedding singer you have to be passionate about singing and making someone`s day

special . It is all about what the wedding couple require from you as an artiste. Every wedding is

unique and different, you need to have the talent and experience where you can look at an

 audience and know exactly what is going to work and adapt to get the party in full swing. Weeks

 before the wedding, I liaise with the bride and groom. I encourage them to ask questions and try

to have all aspects covered before the big day. By planning ahead and getting everything right

there and then, you are definitely helping things run smoothly and this in turn makes the

live entertainment a complete success on the day.

I am naturally a friendly and approachable guy and I know how to treat a bride and

groom and their guests and to personalize their special day  and make it perfect!

4.     Do you offer various wedding packages?

Yes I offer lots of different packages, and if any of my packages do not suit the clients needs, I can

tailor them to suit ,no problem. I offer my silver package which consists of 2 x 45 minute live sets

day or night. My most popular package is my gold package, which consists of 2 x 45 minute

live sets and a disco till 1 am.

Another very popular package is my platinum package, which consists of 1 x 60 minute wedding

breakfast set , this can be chilled or upbeat, 2 x 45 minute live sets and a  disco till 1am.

My top package is my diamond package which is the same as the platinum but with the additional

Personal touch where I sing live at the ceremony itself. Performing specially chosen songs live as

the couple walk down the aisle and sign the register works lovely.

5.      What`s the furthest  you have travelled to perform at a wedding?

I travel to perform at weddings all over the UK from Scotland to Cornwall. This year I have been

booked In July to perform at a wedding in Italy, which I am really looking forward to!

6.      Will you learn that special first dance song for a couple?

Yes, definitely. The first dance is the most important dance of the night,I will sing any

song that is requested for the first dance , I take it as an honour being asked to sing the first dance.

7.      What`s the most popular first dance song you get asked for?

 In my experience, the three most popular are amazed by lonestar , these arms of mine by otis

redding and you are so beautiful, joe cocker ,

8.      What advice would you give to any couples thinking of booking a singer or band?

Firstly, book ahead, I already have quite a few dates in my diary for 2012. Always do your research

when booking your wedding singer, read the testimonials from other bride & grooms. Book with a

reputable company. If you use an agency, make sure they are members of the agents` association

9.     Interesting most infamous fact about you?

I was originally signed to the stock, aitken and waterman record label. I did a lot of backing vocals

on some very famous recordings for artistes including rick astley, kylie, brother beyond and others

10.  Most embarrassing moment whilst performing at a wedding?

I have never really had a truly embarrasing moment to be honest, but I did mistake the brides new

husband as her dad once, as he was 20 something years older than her! I got away with it and it

turned out to be one of my best weddings to date!

For further information on James Franklyn please visit http://www.celebrityweddingsinger.co.uk/

Live Entertainment & Weddings Update

Hi everyone, just an update on what`s happening here @GarstonEnts. The past few weeks have been really busy on the weddings and corporate bookings scene with lots of booking taken. 

The highlight of last week was when we secured X-factor Star `Rhydian` to perform at a prestigous event at The Savoy Hotel in London. 











Our exclusively represented artistes` diaries have been filling up nicely for 2011 with quality work in the Uk & European holiday markets

We have also secured some theatre dates for Michelle Lawson performing alongside the fantastic Victor Michael & his orchestra

Wedding bookings have been flying in at a great pace, bands like Harlequin and To The Max proving very popular alongside the very busy and popular James Franklyn

We have some new exclusive shows coming soon so please keep revisiting our website to catch up on the latest news!

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