Elton V

Description

I play a top selection of Elton John Songs with Elton costume and of course the iconic glasses. My act usually lasts for an hour but can be 2 x 3/4 hr sets if required and contains most of Elton's classic hits. I have heard many tributes to Elton and my live Elton vocals and piano style are authentic and of top quality.
For the hour set I open up with the ever-popular ‘I’m Still Standing’ to get the audience going, followed by his first UK hit ‘Your Song’. I play his other classic ballads and I use ‘Crocodile Rock’ to get the audience singing along and up dancing. Another gr ... eat crowd-pleaser is ‘Bennie and the Jets’ and my usual encore is all-time favourite ‘Candle in the Wind’. For the 2 set option I open up with the stunning 'Funeral For A Friend' and then rock it up with 'Made In England'.
“I’ve followed Elton since the 1970s and seen him in concert twice. Once at Caesar’s Palace, Vegas and also at Powderham Castle in Devon where he played over 2 and a half hours solo. I hope my tribute in whatever way helps keep his great music alive!”
Please note: This act is best performed on an elevated stage as Elton will be seated at the piano. Read More

Set-List

Current repertoire includes:
I’m Still Standing
Your Song
Rocket Man
Crocodile Rock
Nikita
Daniel
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Candle in the Wind
Bennie and the Jets
Guess That’s Why They Call it The Blues
Sad Songs
Sacrifice
The One
Saturday Nights Alright

Biography

Ian has played all over the world, at the piano, in tribute bands, as a vocalist, in all kinds of venues, large and small, land and sea and worked with bands in many genres of music. His own music has had hundreds of thousands of streams worldwide and he has written and released over 100 songs including 7 albums along with multiple videos. He is also a concert pianist and an artist.
Ian has been a fan of Elton since knee high and has been tributing the great man ever since the late noughties when he first started touring with the Rocket Band.

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Experience

Ian’s musical career has included working in TV, playing in a 12 piece soul band and performing as a classical concert pianist. He has worked in tribute bands including the UK Bee Gees and more recently been a member of chart scoring band Peace On Your Plate. Currently he is touring festivals and events as reggae artist BFriendly.
Ian has been a fan of Elton since knee high and has been tributing the great man ever since the late noughties when he first started touring with the Rocket Band.

Previous Clients

Life Arts events
Warners
Holimarine
Butlins
Private parties

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Birthday Party (Adult) Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Grand Opening Party High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Additional Information

Full public liability
All equipment PAT tested and certified

Virtual Services Offer

Online singing lessons

Brush up your singing skills, whether you are a beginner or a more established performer.

Ian Haywood is an established singer-songwriter across multiple genres and an Elton John tribute, and he gives you the right exercises to gain vocal strength, all styles catered for.

£30 for half hour, half price for first consultation.