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Jon Hart is a multi-award-winning fingerstyle guitarist and singer. Perfect for your wedding ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast.
Pricing & Costs
Pricing for suppliers
Prices Start at
£199
Details
Type of Performer(s) or Business
Solo Musician
Primary Instrument(s)
Guitar
Male Vocals
Other Instruments
Style of Music
Drinks / Cocktails Music
Reception Music
Acoustic
Ceremony Music
Pop / Rock
Fingerstyle Singer-songwriter
Full Description
Multi-award-winning and critically acclaimed UK fingerstyle singer-songwriter Jon Hart blends modern percussive fingerstyle guitar with emotive/gritty vocals and songwriting to create an immersive one-man acoustic experience. Although his technical abilities could be compared to the likes of Jon Gomm and Newton Faulkner, he offers something distinctive in this small pool of virtuoso acoustic guitarist-singers. The sole purpose of all Jon's compositions and arrangements is to emulate them live. He does this with just one acoustic guitar and sometimes a vocal harmony pedal, without the use of a loop pedal. Watch the showreel for a taster!
“Raises the bar to impressive heights” David Sinclair – Rock and Pop Critic for The Times
“Stand out performances dripping with atmosphere” Acoustic Magazine
“Amazing” Genevieve Tudor’s Sunday Folk, BBC
“A masterful guitar player” Guitar World
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Jon Hart
Thanks so much for checking out my act. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. I look forward to the possibility of playing on your big day :-)
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(64)
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Russell & Julia
Happy couple married in March
March 2019
The 5* reviews are well deserved!
We had the pleasure of Jon doing 2X 45min sets at our wedding March 2nd 2019 in between the ceremony & dinner- he’s super friendly, incredibly talented and created the perfect atmosphere. Would recommend him to anyone as would all of our guests who were raving about him the rest of the day.
Russell & Julia
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Aidan & Claire
Happy couple married in December
December 2018
Outstanding Muscian
We hired Jon for our wedding.
He was professional all the way from the start and delivered a 5 star performance on the day. Very talented individual!
Definitely would recommend him to anyone.
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Matt and sel
Happy couple married in November
December 2018
Wedding set with personal song
Recently had jh play at our wedding and he was amazing. He did a cover of a song not within his usual set list for our first dance and absolutely nailed it. Also his set list is so varied we managed to find at least 1 song all pf our guests liked. Would highley recommend for any party or event.
S
Stuart & Rosee
Happy couple married in November
December 2018
Exceptional talent!
We viewed dozens of musicians when looking to book a live act for our wedding, but as soon as we saw a video of Jon performing it was a no-brainer decision! His unique style set him head and shoulders above the rest, and he certainly delivered on our big day! Learning a song outside his repertoire to perform as part of his set for us was an exceptional and welcome touch. He was an absolute pleasure to deal with and would advise anyone looking for a live musician to look no further!
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Nathan Evans
Wedding: November
November 2018
Professional in every way
We love working with Jon - a true gentleman and professional act. 100% trustworthy and extremely talented!
K
Kirstie
Wedding: September
November 2018
Great performer
We had Jon perform with his guitar at our recent Wedding Showcase. We had lots of positive feedback, and hope to welcome Jon again soon!
From Nutfield Priory Hotel.
Location & Contact Details
Press & Awards
(5)
Industry Awards (4)
Bridebook Weddings Gold Award 2019
The Wedding Industry Awards 2016 - Regional Award
The Wedding Industry Awards 2015 - Regional Award
The Wedding Industry Awards 2015 - National Award
Bridebook Awards (1)
FAQ
(10)
What is your most memorable wedding?
Playing at a wedding drinks reception and first dance in Debrovnik, Croatia
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Modern, Contemporary, Bespoke, Professional, Friendly
What about your business are you most proud of?
After playing in many bands/acts where I had to follow songs note for note. I'm proud of creating an versatile solo act where I can combine fingerstyle guitar, vocal harmony, beatboxing and looping. My compact setup allows me to move around and deliver the same performance inside and outside.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
As a husband and wedding supplier, I'd say.....take some time away from the wedding planning to remember why you fell in love in the first place.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
During a wedding breakfast a photographer transferred a selection of photos to a digital collage frame and presented it to the couple and family members. He was able to move around the photos and add new ones there and then.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
1. Booking enquiry arrives
2. Email is sent back with availability and details of my wedding service
3. Couple confirm whether they would like to go ahead
4. Contract and deposit invoice is then sent out
5. Booking is confirmed when these have been sent back
6. Setlist template is sent out, which doesn't needs to be sent back until 2 weeks prior to the big day
7. Bespoke song request needs to be sent back 2 months prior to the big day
8. 1 month before the event, I will get in contact about the song request and send over Public Liability Insurance and PAT docs for the wedding venue
9. Invoice is sent out two weeks prior to the big day
10. I will arrive one hour before I'm due to play and liaise with the wedding coordinator or venue manager.
11. I will then have the honour of playing during your big day :-)
What makes a romantic first dance?
I think the key to a romantic dance is to be yourselves.
What is your number one floor-filler?
My version of Johnny Be Goode
Which band from the past would you most like to have been part of?
Pink Floyd
What is the soundtrack to your life?
Jupiter by Holst