John Moakes - Male Singer - Derby, East Midlands

John Moakes

Male Singer

(4 Reviews)5.0
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Derby, East Midlands
Performs: Worldwide
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Self-contained Rat Pack and Big Band swing singer
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Description

I work as a self-contained Big Band and Rat Pack style singer. However, also can work as a duo, trio, quartet and front a Big Band depending upon client wishes and budget.

Biography

John was born in Nottinghamshire and grew up in a big band environment travelling the country with his father, Lennie Moakes, a trumpet player with the world famous Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Watching and meeting renowned singers like Matt Monro and Tony Bennett inspired John to enter the music business himself. Consequently, John was just eighteen when he joined his first cruise ship and it wasn’t long before he was fronting his own band on board and organising Captain’s parties, tea dances, black and white balls, and other musical entertainment.
All this experience has stood John in good ...

Reviews     (4 Reviews)

John Moakes - Male Singer - Derby, East Midlands Event Location: Sheffield Event Type: New Years' Eve Celebration 28th March 2018
An entertaining evening performing Rat Pack Songs and bringing in the New Year.
Reviewed by: Chris Norfolk
John Moakes - Male Singer - Derby, East Midlands Event Location: Sheffield Event Type: Anniversary Party 30th January 2018
John gave a fantastic performance at our grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary. A true professional with a sensational voice! Thanks so much John!
Reviewed by: Rebecca Quainoo
John Moakes - Male Singer - Derby, East Midlands Event Location: Chester Racecourse Event Type: Corporate Event 15th August 2017
Thank you so much John, you are AMAZING! You gave the wow-factor to what would normally be a boring corporate dinner in Chester Racecourse. The guests were very impressed and complimented your fantastic voice. It was such a pleasure to meet you and I loved working with such a professional and talented artist. I would definitely recommend you to anyone holding an event of any size! You will always be my first choice! Thank you again x
Reviewed by: Christine Johnson

Experience

Twenty years plus experience working as a professional musician and singer. I also regularly front my own quartet and full big band at Warner Holidays.

Previous Clients

Warner Holidays
Saga Holidays
CenterParcs
P&0 Cruises
Sands Venue, Blackpool
Potters Resort
Shearings Hotels
USO Productions
University of Derby, Buxton
Princess Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
QE11
QM11
Haven Holidays

Suitable for

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions

Additional Information

Insured for public liability.
Equipment PAT tested.
Website:
http://johnmoakes.com

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