Shows / Bookings
Richard is available for bookings in the UK & abroad.
He can be booked either Solo, with an Instrumentalist or Soprano or with an Ensemble such as a 4/5 piece band and even backing dancers.. You can enquire about booking Richard at rstark@talktalk.net
“Richard Came to sing at our Golden Wedding Celebration on the 23rd March 19. His singing and professionalism made our evening a great success. We would highly reccommend him and wish him well in his future career. We were overwhelmed with positive comments which was nice to hear. Many thanks Richard for all your hard work. Margaret & Richard Ottley”
You can take a look at the latest shows Richard can perform using the drop down Menu on this page. Each show is tailored to provide anything up to two hours’ of delightful entertainment.
Typically included in the price is travel, PA and equipment, Public Liability Insurance and up to two hours (2×50 mins.) of entertainment, which may include singalongs and other audience participation if required.
Here is a sample of the kind of Events Richard has performed at :-
Concerts / Operas / Oratorio :
Previous engagements include Opera Holland Park, European Chamber Opera, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Barrington Theatre, Sewerby Hall & Aylesbury Vale Proms in the Park, Headingley Cricket Ground 3 Tenors, Wasps Rugby Stadium, MK Dons Stadium. Concert.
In Oratorio he has perfomed in the UK, France, Holland & New York.
Corporate Events :
Previous clients include the Birmingham NEC, London Hilton Park Lane, The Hurlingham Club, Kensington Roof Gardens, The Orient Express, Chequers, Miele Fridges, Isuzu Trucks, HMS Portsmouth, Nirex & Copra Ball (perfume industry), Casinos and even high end Nightclubs.
Private Functions :
Richard has performed at numerous Hotels, Freemasons Lodges, Society Dinners & Private Parties etc…
Funerals :
At a Funeral Richard typically sings 1 – 4 songs as requested, and sings with the congregation.
Weddings :
Typically a Wedding will consist of :-
Whatever bespoke pieces are required during the Ceremony.
Up to 90 minutes of entertainment during the reception.
Normally at Weddings there is a DJ or Live band on after the performance, however if the budget is tight then for a modest supplement the PA system can be used with a laptop (gone are the days when DJs needed thousands of records) to provide music for people to dance to.In addition Richard (or a guest) may be tempted to join in (aka karaoke) with a song that is playing.
Richard is as familiar with Pop music as he is with Classical music.
Music Festivals :
Including Glastonbury Festival, Faversham Music Festival, Hitchin Music Festival, Newark Festival as well as Rhythms of the World and Big Green Gathering.