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This music practitioner / organisation is a Sound Sense member working in community music. Sound Sense is the UK professional association for community music. Find out more about who we are, and read our music practitioner code of practice here.

 

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Darren Poyzer

darrenpoyzer@gmail.com
and available to work Locally, Regionally, Nationally.
Code of Practice Insured Through Sound Sense

About me/us:

I’ve been performing professionally as a singer, songwriter and community musician for over 3 decades, embracing some of the finest venue stages across the UK and beyond at festivals, theatres, in bars, and mostly anywhere with decent coffee. In recent times I have taken on the role of project manager for a youth music group, and as music leader for a number of community groups, inspiring many singalongs and widely developing my classic cover song list. Having live streamed over 100 live concerts since ‘the lockdown’ I have also refreshed and added to my wide ranging, accessible repertoire of original songs and uplifting stories. My stage persona is always entertaining, friendly and accessible to any audience. I am very experienced, passionate about live performance and creativity, and am more than capable of delivering an inclusive set of songs and singalongs at a wide range of settings and events. I am also often available at short notice, I have transport, additional musicians available, and coming out of the North West of England with friends to visit around the UK, I am happy to travel, pack a tent and go camping. I have my own sound system and lights suitable for a venue holding around 150 people. My fee is always reasonable, I truly appreciate a good cup of coffee or two, and most importantly access to fresh water before and during performance. I appreciate an opportunity to snack afterwards if there is fresh food available. Please note that for medical reasons, I choose gluten free food if available, but do not wish people to go out of their way to provide special food provision. Where there is travel involved of up to 3 hours, then as a rule I like to drive home, but if needs be I am a very happy camper / air b&b / overnight guest. Please note we may need to add travel / accom expenses to fees, however multiple bookings that keep me ’on the road’ can help keep my costs to a minimum, thank you :-)