Your East Midlands Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 37)

MEET THE ENTERTAINERS KPD SOUNDS KPD Sounds is very experienced with music, and before any wedding, the company will go through any likes, dislikes and any ideas for the genres of music couples might want – this includes taking requests from guests. The music options are endless with indie, rock, dance and more to pick from. David Ian Metcalf from KPD Sounds says: “With your ideas and our experience we aim to get the music right for you all. We speak confidently on a microphone, have beautiful lighting screens that display texts or messages of your choice and can be changed easily at your request.” The lighting, moving heads, lasers and effects along with the speaker and PA system are top of the range that allows for top-quality entertainment and transforms the atmosphere into a dance type nightclub effect or add a mellow cosy feel. “We can offer an all-day service to include ceremony and background music with microphones for the speeches.” KPD Sounds offer something different, the team of three DJ’s based in Nottingham are smart, friendly, well-mannered and aim to please, one member will be assigned to a couple. Before booking the company, the team welcome nearlyweds to come and see the DJ at one of the public or suitable events where couples will hear and see what the business is all about. Find out more: kpdsounds.co.uk CHRISTOPHER SCHOFIELD Christopher Schofield is a full-time musician, wedding singer and acoustic guitarist with more than 15 years’ experience of performing music – he has an immaculate and extensive review history. Christopher says: “If you book me for your wedding, you will be getting a phenomenal performer who will leave a lasting impact on you and your audience and have them wondering where you found me.” The company offers a full pre-event consultation and services tailored to any wedding day, whether it’s for the daytime, evening or both. He adds: “I’m extremely accommodating and responsive – I want you to feel at ease with the confidence that I will fit in perfectly and provide exactly what you’re looking for at your wedding.” With a repertoire of more than 200 songs that encompass a range of genres to please all ages, there’s plenty of option available. New material can be learnt and background music played at the ceremony, drinks reception as well as the first dance. The company’s clients and audiences have commented on how professional it is and the customer service is excellent. Whether lovebirds are looking for a chilled-out afternoon with Christopher in the background, or an eclectic upbeat evening of popular songs with everyone singing along and dancing, Christopher is waiting to hear for clients to make their wedding day perfect. Find out more: christopherschofield.com REBECCA COLE SINGER Rebecca Cole Singer provides a romantic atmosphere to any special day by singing the melodies and lyrics that couples have carefully chosen together. Maybe there was a film the partners watched on their first date and there’s a particular song on that soundtrack that makes them both smile? Rebecca Cole says: “I’m always there to lend my expertise and give suggestions, as every wedding’s bespoke. Anything can be a wedding song if it means a lot to you and I work with high-quality backing tracks, making it easy to be able to do any style.” The background music’s always popular whilst the lovebirds are having their photos taken or throughout the drinks’ reception. If couples are booking the package, they can add a guitarist or pianist as the company work with some of the most talented musicians in the country. Rebecca adds: “For the evening reception my band Petite Rouge can bring the party, playing all the hits from every genre and every decade, making sure there’s something for all your guests. We can also DJ in between our sets keeping everyone on the dancefloor throughout your night. We interact with your guests and make you the stars of the show, we take the pressure off and let you fully enjoy yourselves.” Find out more: rebeccacolesinger.com lindyrogers.co.uk latzo.co.uk 82