James Smart - Male Singer | Glasgow, Scotland

Show Description

I am a Scottish entertainer performing a general mix of rock and pop classics through the decades. However, I am a best known for my performances as Queen front man Freddie Mercury and for my singing hypnotist show "Hypnosong"
I recently appeared on the first series of BBC1's prime time Saturday night TV show 'Pitch Battle' and managed to secure 3rd place in the LIVE grand final along with ScotSoul, having sung with the legendary Chaka Khan. I also featured on a British Academy award nominated documentary about the entertainment business for BBC Scotland called "Viva Variety" and have per ... formed my debut song "Home Is Where The Heart Is" on BBC Newsnight. Other TV performances include STV`s Live at Five show and STV/ Grampian news with my debut song.
I regularly perform in hotels throughout Scotland for visiting tourists from Europe, Canada and America. I am currently studying intermediate German as part of my Language Studies degree, moving on to Spanish late 2018, which has proven useful in my cabaret shows.
Other musical experience includes musical theatre shows with Mummers Theatre Group based in Clydebank, from 2003 until present. I played the part of the Arbiter in Chess during my first performance back in 2003 and have since appeared in various musical revues and shows including Sweet Charity, Carousel and most recently 9 to 5. Read More

Set-List

MIXED SET (example)
I'm A Believer - The Monkeys
A Little Respect - Erasure
Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
This Is The Moment - Musical
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Be Bop A Lula - Gene Vincent
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
You're Sixteen - Ringo Star
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Blame It On Me - George Ezra
YMCA - The Village People
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
Delilah - Tom Jones
Things Can Only Get Better - D-Ream
Does Your Mother Know - Abba
Electric Dreams - Phil Oakey
Vienna - Ultravox
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond ...
Pretend - Alvin Stardust
Bye Bye Love - Everley Brothers
Unchained Melody - Ritcheous Brothers
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
Freedom - Wham
It`s Not Unusual - Tom Jones
Teenager In Love - Dion
Dizzy - Vic Reeves and the Wonderstuff version
Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks
Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus
Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle
Amarillo - Tony Christie
Daydream Believer - The Monkeys
Country Roads - John Denver
Crying - Roy Orbison
Delilah - Tom Jones
Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood of Man
Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz
Shang-A-Lang - Bay City Rollers
Walk Of Life - Dire Straits
Under The Moon Of Love - Showaddywaddy
Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
Rockin All Over The World - Status Quo
You Spin Me Round - Dead Or Alive
It`s A Sin - Pet Shop Boys
You Give Love A Bad Name - Bon Jovi
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Things Can Only Get Better - D:Ream
Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex
I Want To Hold Your Hand - Beatles
I Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
Runaway - Del Shannon
La Bamba - Los Lobos
Diana - Paul Anka
Love Is In The Air - John Paul Young
Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
California Dreaming - Mamas and the Papas
(and many more)
QUEEN/ FREDDIE MERCURY SONGS
Bohemian Rhapsody
Don't Stop Me Now
It's A Kind Of Magic
Radio Ga Ga
Barcelona
We Will Rock You
One Vision
I Was Born To Love You
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
I Want To Break Free
We Are The Champions
I Want It All
Somebody To Love
Fat Bottom Girls
Living On My Own
Killer Queen
Breakthru
SCOTTISH MUSIC
Loch Lomond
Caledonia
Roamin' In The Gloamin'
Dignity
Real Gone Kid
Don't You Forget About Me
Bonnie Wee Jeanie McColl
500 Miles
Letter From America
I'm On My Way
Ye Canny Shove Yer Grannie Aaf A Bus
Fields of Fire
Auld Langs Syne
OWN SONGS
Whit's Fur Ye'll No Go By Ye
Scotland Forever
Dae'in The Hielan Fling
Bonnie Scotland
Home Is Where The Heart Is
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Biography

I am an accomplished and experienced entertainment professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. I am meticulous, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience includes every aspect of entertainment including show creation, artist management, booking systems and performance. I have creative flair and imaginative vision, having produced many shows over the years including tribute bands and theatre. I recently featured on one episode of a 4 part documentary series for BBC1 Scotland entitled "Viva Variety".
Further Education ...
I am studying BA (Honours) Language Studies focussed on German and English and have currently achieved B2 Level German.
Stage Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy (10/05/99) Mindcare Organisation, Huddersfield
I am a professional Stage Hypnotist and hypnotherapist
Experience
Self Employed Booking Agent (January 2008 – current)
Best Acts (272 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR)
I work directly with clients and artists to arrange events. Maintain booking systems for the business including imputing data and exporting reports, set targets to increase sales and accounts. I also produce tribute and theatre shows for promotion.
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Experience

I have over 20 years experience in every aspect of entertainment including performance, management, sound/ lighting, production and development. Having worked for various hotel and casino groups over the years, I have a natural flair for entertainment in any capacity including hosting, singing, hypnosis and organisation. I love my job and love interacting with the audience.

Previous Clients

BBC TV, STV, Tuesday's Child, Matchlight for BBC Scotland, Ladyglen Hotel Group, Grosvenor Casinos. Manorview Hotel Group, SGE Hotels, Your Radio, The Ferry - Glasgow, Holiday Inn Hotels.

Suitable for

Cruise Ships Wedding Reception Entertainment Birthday Party Entertainment Private Parties Corporate Events Cocktail Receptions Christening Entertainment Product Launches Trade Shows Christmas Party Events Gala Dinners After Dinner Entertainment Theatre Shows Television Shows & Radio Roadshows

Additional Information

Member of Equity and insured for public Liability
Separate public liability insurance cover for stage hypnosis