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)
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  • Beyond 25 miles: Special arrangement — Minimum full-day rate £150 + mileage


 

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