Jay McKay

Jay McKay

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Location East Sussex
Starting from £625
38 Reviews

Talented and experienced songwriter, acoustic guitarist and vocalist who will have you guests in a foot-stomping frenzy.

  • Highlights
  • Impressive Pop and Rock Soloist
  • Upgrade to a Manned DJ to make requests on the night
  • Add guitarist, fiddle player or a full band to wow your evening guests!

Amazing live set, played all our favourite songs! Such a lovely voice and a lovely chap on top of that. Ended our special day with his DJ set and had the whole room on their feet til the very end!

Clare - Wedding

About


Jay McKay is a charismatic and impressive solo acoustic vocalist and guitarist whose talent and versatility make him the perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you're looking to set a chilled-out vibe to get conversation flowing or want to send your guests into a foot-stomping frenzy, Jay McKay will take your event to new heights.

Having perfected the art of getting the whole room on their feet and dancing, this exceptional soloist’s husky, warm-toned voice - paired with his killer setlist of pop, soul, and classic Irish hits from across the decades - will have guests of all ages showing off their best moves. As standard, Jay performs with acoustic guitar and stomp box, but why not crank up the volume and add a lead guitarist, fiddle player, or even a full band to turn the feel-good vibes up to the max?

Jay McKay is a vastly experienced performer, having taken the stage at countless weddings, parties, and events across the UK. He’s also a skilled songwriter, having appeared at prestigious festivals such as Glastonbury, Brighton, and The Fringe, shared the stage with Van Morrison, and toured the USA, UK, and Ireland to sold-out audiences. With such an impressive musical résumé, you can rely on a polished and professional performance every time Jay takes the stage.

Jay will arrive at your event with PA and sound equipment provided as standard, and will even supply background music between live sets to keep the party moving. Want to increase the wow factor even more? You can add lighting and a manned DJ set, allowing you to make song requests on the night. For a small additional fee, Jay McKay will also learn and perform your first dance or a special request live, adding a bespoke and heartfelt moment to your big day.

This sensational soloist will make your event one to remember – book Jay McKay now!

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Repertoire


Chart & Classics

  • Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
  • Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues
  • Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Good
  • Jungle Book - I Wanna Be Like You
  • Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
  • Beatles - With a Little Help From My Friend
  • Beatles - All you need is Love
  • Guns n Roses - Sweet Child Of Mine
  • Guns n Roses - Knocking on Heavens Door
  • Bob Marley - Every Little Thing
  • Bob Marley - No Woman No Cry
  • Bob Marley - Redemption Song
  • Elvis Presley - Hound Dog,
  • Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
  • Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
  • Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
  • Ram Jam - Black BettyOtis Redding - Dock of a Bay
  • Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You
  • Stand By Me - Ben E King
  • Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
  • The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun
  • Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
  • Amy Winehouse - Valerie
  • Undertones - Teenage Kicks
  • The Proclaimers - 500 miles
  • John Denver - Country Roads
  • Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
  • Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
  • No Else Matters - Metallica
  • Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
  • Lovesong - The Cure
  • At Last - Etta James

00's

  • Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait
  • Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man
  • Paolo Nutini - New Shoes
  • Paolo Nutini - Candy
  • Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
  • George Ezra - Blame It On Me
  • Aloe Blacc - I Need a Dollar
  • Sean Kingston - Your Way Too Beautiful
  • R.E.M - Losing My Religion
  • Ben Howard - Keep Your Head Up
  • Coldplay - Fix You
  • Coldplay - Yellow
  • The Lumineers - Ho Hey
  • Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody
  • The Killers - All These Things I’ve Done
  • The Killers - Smile Like You mean it
  • The Killers - Mr Brightside
  • The Kooks - Naive
  • Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe
  • Kodaline - I All Want
  • Bon Ivor - Skinny Love
  • The Script - The Man Who Can’t Be Moved
  • Ed Sheeran - A Team
  • Nathaniel Rateliff - When Do You See
  • One Republic - Counting Stars
  • Sam Sparro Black & Gold
  • System Of A Down - Chop Suey
  • The White Stripes - 7 Nation Army
  • KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See
  • Jeffery Martin - Man
  • Alex Clare - Too Close
  • Jake Bugg - Lightning Bolt
  • James Vincent McMorrow - We Don’t Eat
  • Stereophonics - Have a Nice Day
  • Hozier - Take me to Church

90's

  • Oasis - Wonderwall
  • Oasis - Don’t Look Back in Anger
  • Oasis - Champagne Supernova
  • The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony
  • Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Under The Bridge
  • Blackstreet - No Diggity
  • Fatboy Slim - Praise You
  • Green Day - Time of Your Life
  • Nirvana / David Bowie - Man Who Sold The World
  • Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
  • Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun
  • Cornershop - Brimful Of Asha
  • Toploader - Dancing In the Moonlight
  • Vengaboys - Boom Boom Boom Boom

80's

  • Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody
  • Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
  • Soft Cell - Tainted Love

Irish

  • Thin Lizzy: Whiskey In The Jar
  • Steve Earle: Galway Girl
  • The Dubliners: Dirty Old Town
  • The Dubliners: 7 Drunken Nights
  • The Dubliners: Fields of Athenry
  • The Dubliners: Wild Rover
  • The Dubliners: Black Velvet Band
  • The Dubliners: I’ll Tell My Ma When I Go Home
Line-Up

Solo:

  • Male Vocals with Acoustic Guitar and Stompbox

Option to add Lead Guitarist, Fiddle Player and Full Band

38 Reviews

Top reviews

Amanda

Event: Wedding
Location: East Sussex
5/5

Jay McKay is the most talented, lovely and amenable artist. I can only imagine we were a bit challenging due to our chaotic wedding plans but he was an angel finding solutions to all our worries and putting on an unbelievable show. His voice is incredible and his taste in music second to none. Highly recommend!


Amanda

Event: Wedding
Location: East Sussex
5/5

Jay McKay is the most talented, lovely and amenable artist. I can only imagine we were a bit challenging due to our chaotic wedding plans but he was an angel finding solutions to all our worries and putting on an unbelievable show. His voice is incredible and his taste in music second to none. Highly recommend!


Connor

Event: Wedding
Location: Kent
5/5

We used Jay McKay for our wedding and he was superb he got a great atmosphere going for our wedding. He was superb he was quick at setting up his singing was amazing! All our guests loved how talented he was - his choice of songs was brilliant. He got in touch 4 weeks before the day and it was a very very easy process! We would also use Jay McKay in a heart beat again!


Adam & Georgina

Event: Wedding
Location: Hampshire
5/5

He was absolutely fantastic. His voice and music choice throughout the day was amazing. He set up outside for the 1st part of the day to then move back inside for the wedding breakfast. He read the crowd and made our day with a beautiful selection of songs that just fit the bill completely. We shall definitely be getting the boy back again for our next party!!!!


N. Murphy

Event: Party
Location: Northamptonshire
5/5

We just want to say thank you for the fab music! Everyone was saying how great you were!


Aoife

Event: Wedding
Location: West Midlands
5/5

You absolutely smashed that!


Venue Manager

Event: Corporate
Location: East Sussex
5/5

Everyone has said what a fab time they had on Saturday thank you so much for a good night! Oh and the owner said he would love to book you for new year 2024. You were great and my daughter said she would like you for her wedding after she watched the videos!


Corporate Entertainment Client

Event: Corporate
Location: Derbyshire
5/5

You were absolutely amazing last night. So many people said to me how great you were. Your voice is amazing!! I'll keep in touch as waiting for the sign-off on next year's party. Thank you so much!


Wedding Entertainment Client

Event: Wedding
Location: London
5/5

Booked Jay to DJ & Sing at our wedding. He absolutely nailed it


Wedding Entertainment Client

Event: Wedding
Location: Kent
5/5

Perfect! We've had so many compliments about how good he was


Wedding Entertainment Client

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Amazing night! We were over the moon with how everything went. Thank you so much!


Wedding Entertainment Client

Event: Wedding
Location: Kent
5/5

Perfect, absolutely smashed it!


Party Entertainment Client

Event: Party
Location: East Sussex
5/5

Jay was amazing, we're definitely going to book him again, his voice just blew everyone away


Party Entertainment Client

Event: Party
Location: London
5/5

The vocals are distinctive and its hard not to get swept away by the energy!


Karen

Event: Party
Location: East Sussex
5/5

Thank you so much for performing at my daughter's 30th birthday party. Thank you for accommodating all the different age groups attending the party. You covered a lot of genres! Your professionalism, kind manner and sense of humour was infectious. Everyone loved you. Most importantly you have a fantastic voice. I think you will receive a few more bookings from our family and friends. We will definitely book you again in the future. Thank you so much.


Clare

Event: Wedding
Location: Kent
5/5

Amazing live set, played all our favourite songs! Such a lovely voice and a lovely chap on top of that. Ended our special day with his DJ set and had the whole room on their feet til the very end!


Amy

Event: Wedding
Location: Warwickshire
5/5

Fantastic voice, very responsive in the planning of the wedding, reasonably priced and very honest and accommodating on the practicalities of ideas.


Charlotte

Event: Wedding
Location: Essex
5/5

A massive thank you for performing at our wedding on Saturday. You are an incredible talent who filled the air with wonderful music. We loved the vibe you created for our special day and appreciated how flexible you were. Thank you for singing on our wedding day.


Jay

Event: Wedding
Location: London
5/5

Wow, what an absolute pleasure to have Jay perform at our wedding. Set up with out fuss and in good time - the discretion was perfect, making it seamless. Jay was keen to make sure we were happy with volume, song choice and was just all in all, a top lad. Jay made sure he provided a service we wanted. I'd hire Jay again in a heartbeat, everything was perfect before you even hear his amazing musical performance. I'm keen to see him perform again.


Lisa

Event: Wedding
Location: Kent
5/5

We loved having Jay play at our wedding reception - it was a very last minute booking due to Covid meaning some of our plans had to change, so we were lucky to get him and he was very accommodating and gracious. He has an amazing voice, excellent repertoire of songs and brought good vibes all round. He even stayed chilled when some of our over enthusiastic guests took the mic to sing their own songs (which must be quite annoying for musicians but he handled it really well and the night went off without a glitch!) Thanks Jay, and for anyone else looking for the perfect musician don't hesitate to book him!


Chloe

Event: Party
Location: Bedfordshire
5/5

Thank you to Jay for my birthday party this last weekend. He was brilliant in getting all of my guests up on the dance floor and having a great time. His voice is unbelievable and I'm so pleased he could step in last minute and give me a night to remember. Thank you for making my party so amazing.


Dee

Event: Wedding
Location: London
5/5

We communicated with Jay prior to the event to iron out all the necessary details. This made the day run smoothly & stress free. Jay performance was outstanding. A perfect laid back vibe with great audience participation which only added to the atmosphere. We received a number of compliments over our choice of entertainment. Jay's voice is superb, we loved the authenticity in his voice. The set list played was extremely fitting to our wedding day. Do not hesitate to book Jay. You will not regret it!


James & Lucy

Event: Wedding
Location: Kent
5/5

We booked Jay for our wedding, for both a couple of live sets & his DJ service. He really did not disappoint and was amazing on the night.. his vocal performances are great and his voice so unique that he makes any song his own! He did every song we asked for off his repertoire and even chucked in a few more, which all went down a treat with our guests.. and again with the DJ service.. he played all the songs we asked for & created a unique vibe for the evening personalised just for us! If we were ever to have a party or another event I would look to hire Jay again 100%, not only is he amazing at his job, but he is such a great, friendly guy who helped make our special day that bit more!


Emma

Event: Party
Location: East Sussex
5/5

OMG wow Jay is AMAZING and I am not just saying that, he really is amazing. Lovely guy, really chilled out. Fun, lively atmosphere, exactly what I wanted. All my guests said how good Jay was, everyone was up dancing. The whole experience was perfect. Highly recommend Jay, you will not be disappointed.


Nicola

Event: Party
Location: Warwickshire
5/5

Jay was amazing! He played great party songs that got everybody up dancing. He was accommodating if anyone had a request and was just such a great act. We would definitely have him again. A great asset to any party.


Party Entertainment Client

Event: Party
Location: London
5/5

Thank you very much for your time, effort, great voice and lovely manner. You made our evening!


Miri

Event: Party
Location: Hertfordshire
5/5

We had the best time last night thanks to Jay McKay! He was just brilliant! Professional and such a great singer. We danced the night away! Thanks to Warble for all your help with booking and contact etc!


Wedding Entertainment Client

Event: Wedding
Location: East Sussex
5/5

Jay was a complete professional and delivered our wedding songs beautifully. We asked Jay to learn some songs that were personal to us and he didn't disappoint. He was honest and realistic with us to ensure that it met our expectations which was really appreciated as we all know how important it is to have that perfect wedding day. Lots of our guests commented on his performance and loved the music. Would highly recommend.


Chloe

Event: Party
Location: West Sussex
5/5

JAY HAD MY GUESTS UP ON THE DANCE FLOOR HAVING A GREAT TIME. HIS VOICE IS UNBELIEVABLE! Thank you to Jay for my birthday party this last weekend. He was brilliant in getting all of my guests up on the dance floor and having a great time. His voice is unbelievable and I'm so pleased he could step in at the last minute and give me a night to remember. Thank you for making my party so amazing.


Andrew

Event: Party
Location: Kent
5/5

Jay came to play at our event, a 30th birthday party. Everybody at the party absolutely loved him. He was able play the perfect mix of old and new music, he's got a great voice and by the end of the evening he had everybody up dancing! He's also a really nice guy and interacted well with all of the party guests. I would definitely recommend booking him for any event, we'd certainly love to book him again in the future; thanks Jay!


Charlotte

Event: Wedding
Location: East Sussex
5/5

Jay sang on our special day and we couldn't have been happier with the performance. Being extremely flexible, he understood the vibe we wanted for the day and gave us that and more. My guests have commented on how brilliant the song choices were and the atmosphere that was created. We highly recommend booking him for any special days in your life.


Kieran & Ash

Event: Wedding
Location: London
5/5

Jay was amazing from the minute we first spoke to him, so chilled and made everything stress free which is exactly what we wanted. He has the most incredible voice and his performance of our first dance was honestly unreal, we actually preferred it to the original! Even with only 30 guests at the wedding party, he still managed to fill the dance floor with the DJ set later on. We cannot thank him enough.


Devon & Ben

Event: Wedding
Location: Kent
5/5

We booked Jay for our small wedding of 30 initially to break our day/evening up and honestly did not contemplate the effect this would have on our wedding! We really could not have asked for anything more from Jay! He was fantastic


Philip

Event: Wedding
Location: East Sussex
5/5

Great voice and a set of classics which he makes his own. Would definitely recommend


Gemma

Event: Party
Location: Herefordshire
5/5

I want to start by saying we were all impressed by Jay's professionalism and accommodating nature when he played our event! His voice was fantastic and he had a wide variety of material. He then followed this with a crowd-pleasing DJ set! Great night had by all.


Thomas

Event: Wedding
Location: London
5/5

A great live set and finished off our special evening with a superb DJ set which had everyone carrying on the party!


Mercedes

Event: Corporate
Location: London
5/5

It was a pleasure to have Jay come and play at our work event. He is a very talented musician with a really special voice. He created the perfect atmosphere for the guests and even played requested songs that were not in his repertoire but just vibe-d with the crowd. We had to change set times last minute and Jay was completely understanding about this, he's extremely easy to work with. I would highly recommend Jay McKay for any event, our guests cannot stop raving about him


Wayne

Event: Party
Location: West Midlands
5/5

Jay was absolute fantastic. My wife and I wrote a very short brief about our song choices and he delivered them brilliantly. Our guests absolutely loved him and he had the dance floor packed on only his 2nd track. It was not only the quality of his voice and wide range of songs but his he added his own very cool twist to some classic tracks. I can't recommend Jay highly enough for his professionalism and quality, he definitely added such a positive vibe to the day and was definitely one of our highlights!!


    Pricing

    We give you a bespoke price based on the exact location of your event. The pricing below is based on a central location for your area so you have an idea of what your price will be. The exact price will be given in the booking process after you’ve provided the location details.

    East
    • Cambridgeshire £849
    • Norfolk £960
    • Norwich £960
    • Suffolk £875
    East Midlands
    • Derbyshire £1017
    • Leicestershire £982
    • Lincolnshire £1005
    • Northamptonshire £874
    • Nottinghamshire £1017
    • Rutland £978
    North East
    • Durham £1189
    • East Yorkshire £1111
    • Leeds £1108
    • North Yorkshire £1111
    • Northumberland £1244
    • South Yorkshire £1064
    • Tyne and Wear £1210
    • West Yorkshire £1108
    • Yorkshire £1111
    North West
    • Cheshire £1064
    • Cumbria £1084
    • Lancashire £1084
    • Liverpool £1088
    • Manchester £1071
    • Merseyside £1088
    Scotland
    • Aberdeen £1822
    • Ayrshire £1422
    • Dundee £1556
    • East Lothian £1556
    • Edinburgh £1422
    • Fife £1556
    • Glasgow £1422
    • Inverness £1822
    • Perth £1822
    • West Lothian £1556
    South East
    • Bedfordshire £847
    • Berkshire £811
    • Buckinghamshire £819
    • East Sussex £625
    • Essex £811
    • Hampshire £745
    • Hertfordshire £763
    • Kent £692
    • London £835
    • Middlesex £838
    • Oxfordshire £837
    • Surrey £692
    • Sussex £712
    • West Sussex £712
    South West
    • Bath £976
    • Bristol £976
    • Cornwall £1240
    • Devon £1150
    • Dorset £847
    • Somerset £976
    • Wiltshire £940
    Wales
    • Anglesey £1144
    • Brecon £1037
    • Cardiff £1023
    • Cardigan £1047
    • Carmarthen £1041
    • Glamorgan £1045
    • Monmouth £982
    • Pembroke £1131
    • Powys £1037
    • Wrexham £1069
    West Midlands
    • Birmingham £970
    • Cotswolds £947
    • Gloucestershire £947
    • Herefordshire £999
    • Shropshire £1041
    • Staffordshire £1023
    • Warwickshire £884
    • Worcestershire £987

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    FAQs

    How long will Jay McKay perform for?
    As standard, Jay McKay perform 2x45 minute live sets over a 3 hour period, depending on your event requirements.

    Does Jay McKay provide his own equipment?
    Jay McKay will arrive at your event complete with a high quality PA system, included in the standard fee. For an extra cost he can also provide lighting for an added wow-factor.

    Does Jay McKay offer any optional extras?
    Yes - Jay McKay offers the option to add guitarist, fiddle player or a full band to wow your evening guests! He also offers the option to add a manned DJ to make requests on the night and will learn your first dance or a special request of an small extra cost.

    How long will Jay McKay need to set up his equipment?
    Jay McKay will need approximately 60 minutes to set up and sound check once he has arrived at the venue (depending on access to the performance area), followed by an additional 15 minutes to get changed before taking to the stage!

    My venue has a sound limiter - will this be ok?
    Jay McKay is very flexible and will do everything he can to work around any sound limitations at your venue. Please let him know regarding this as soon as possible and he will advise.

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