Phil Richards Music

Once upon a time, my bios were written in third person, as if I was super important and had my own private editor (Hah!) Over the years I’ve come to realise that’s not who I am or the vibe I want to put across. So we’re starting fresh! Before I tell you a little bit about myself however, I should say that when the wedding calls for it (such as during the drinks reception) I am more than capable of providing a professional background ambience without the music being overpowering. There’s a time and a place for lively entertainment, and the same goes for complementing an occasion with tasteful music that people can listen to and still have a chat. A lot of weddings also require a little bit of both! THAT SAID… If you give me a crowd that can handle a good time, some banter, and a pinch of humour, I’m in my element! I absolutely love having a laugh and a chat with the audience in between songs. We’ll get plenty of singalong numbers in there but if you’re looking for a performer who will play songs back to back without saying a word in between, I’m probably not your guy… Anyway, here we are years later and I’ve finally accepted that my slightly different approach goes down a treat. Don’t get me wrong, if the crowd aren’t down for it, I can read the room and make sure to play some bangers and give everyone a good time regardless. But if the crowd is willing, then let the banter commence! My Song List is massive, with songs from the 50s to now, so everyone will be happy, and I also like the occasional request thrown at me to keep me on my toes! Also, I’ve got all that business stuff like all the equipment, Public Liability Insurance, PAT tests etc but that part’s no fun so I left it till last… Anyway, book me it’ll be amazing.