What does it cost to book Parlour Guitar?
I aim to make every performance personal, affordable, and stress-free — whether it’s for a family event, community group, or independent venue. Here’s a general guide to what you can expect:
1. Community & Wellbeing Sessions
Mini Residential / Care Home Session — 30 min — £50
Equivalent: £100/hr
Great for smaller groups.
Residential / Care Home Session — 45–60 min — £70
Equivalent: £84–93/hr
Ideal for activity hours or after-lunch entertainment.
Bundle Deal: Double Session — 2 × 45 min + 15-min break — £110 (save 10%)
Equivalent: £73/hr — Bundle Savings!
Perfect for larger homes or special occasions.
Themed Shows (Vintage, Irish, Valentine’s, Beatles, ’50s, ’60s, Christmas) — 45–60 min — £75
Equivalent: £94–100/hr
Includes themed set list and prep.
Wellness Acoustic Sessions — 45–60 min — £65 (standard) / £85 (premium)
Equivalent: £81–113/hr
• Standard: Gentle acoustics for mindfulness groups.
• Premium: Bespoke materials, guided song selection, licensed therapy content.
2. Children’s Party Gigs
Standard Party (Ages 3–7 or 8–11) — 45–60 min — £75
Equivalent: £75–100/hr
Singalongs, party games, age-appropriate banter.
Themed Party (e.g. Pirate in the Parlour) — 45–60 min — £85
Equivalent: £85–113/hr
Interactive experience with costumes, props, and shanties.
• Full DBS/CRB Check and safeguarding policy in place.
Additional themes/custom props by negotiation.
3. House Concerts & Lounge Sessions
Private Parlour Guitar Performance — 60–75 min — £90
Equivalent: £72–90/hr
Intimate vintage songs and storytelling.
Bundle Deal: Double Session — 2 × 45 min + 15-min break — £170 (save 5%)
Equivalent: £68/hr — Bundle Savings!
Extended sets for deeper immersion.
Themed House Show (e.g. Time Machine Set) — 75–90 min — £110
Equivalent: £73–88/hr
Era-based transitions and full narrative acoustic set.
4. Public / Café / Community Gigs
Lunchtime or Acoustic Lounge Set — 45–60 min — £70
Equivalent: £84–93/hr
Perfect for cafés, pop-ups, or casual events.
Evening Feature Set — 2 × 45 min — £100
Equivalent: £67/hr
Full show with a break.
Pay-What-It’s-Worth Community Gig — £50 min fee + audience contributions
Floor rate helps cover costs; typical contributions average £30–£50 per attendee.
5. Add‑ons & Customisation
Second Set (same day, different time) — +£40
Adds 45 min at £53/hr
Additional Prep — +£15 (basic) / +£25 (advanced)
Basic: small tweaks & song requests; Advanced: new repertoire, sets or scripts.
Printed Singalong Songbook — +£10 per copy
6. Travel & Mileage Policy
- Free Radius: up to 10 miles from WV3 9RJ (included)
(Covers Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Codsall, Bilston, Tettenhall) - Chargeable Radius: 10–25 miles — £0.45/mile
(e.g. Stafford: 24mi × £0.45 = £10.80) - Beyond 25 miles: Special arrangement — Minimum full-day rate £150 + mileage