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Mark Garside

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Singer and guitarist, I play a range of contemporary cover music from modern pop, rock and country classics to good old Irish folk tunes.
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Dromore

Hello! I have been performing live music now for 18 years, starting out in bands as a teenager, then as a singer/songwriter playing original music. Over the last 3 years I have begun playing cover music at a variety of venues including bars, parties and weddings. My set list includes many modern classics from pop, rock and country music and I love to mix in some Irish music too. I can tailor my set list to a particular vibe you would like but I love to keep things upbeat and bring a bit of energy.

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Chris W
1 month ago, for a Private event in 38 Ballyhanwood Rd
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5 out of 5

Mark performed at our ‘Date Night’ event and created the perfect atmosphere. His smooth vocals and relaxed style added a touch of magic to the evening, making it feel warm, intimate, and memorable. Couples loved the mix of romantic tunes and acoustic favourites.

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Rebecca J
7 months ago, for a Birthday party in Lurgan Rd
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5 out of 5

“We had Mark perform at a 60th birthday party and he was absolutely fantastic! His upbeat and engaging performance had everyone dancing and singing along. He brought the perfect atmosphere to the celebration and made it a night to remember. Highly recommended for anyone looking to add some lively entertainment to their event!”

Mark's Song list

4 Non Blonde - What’s Up
24kGoldn - Mood
ABBA - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
AC/DC - Highway to Hell
AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long
Adele - Somone Like You
Afroman - Because I Got High
Alex Warren - Carry You Home
Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life
Amy Winehouse - Rehab
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know
Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum
Avicii - Wake Me Up
Avicii - Hey Brother
The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
The Beatles - Hey Jude
The Beatles - Get Back
The Beatles - In My Life
The Beautiful South - Rotterdam
Biffy Clyro - Many Of Horror
Bill Weathers - Lean On Me
Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
Blink 182 - All The Small Things
Bob Dylan - Don’t Think Twice
Bob Dylan - It Ain’t Me Babe
Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone
Bob Dylan - The Times They are A-Changing
Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer
Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
Bryan Adams - Summer of ‘69
Calum Scott - Dancing On My Own
Cat Stevens - The First Cut is the Deepest
Christy Moore - Ordinary Man
Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whisky
Coldplay - A Sky full of stars
Coldplay - Yellow
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
Coolio - Gansta’s Paradise
The Cranberries - Zombie
Dasha - Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)
David Bowie - Space Oddity
David Bowie - Starman
David Gray - Babylon
Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffany’s
Dixie Chicks - Travelin’ Soldier
Dobie - Drift Away
Don McLean - American Pie
Dougie MacLean - Caledonia
Dua Lipa - IDGAF
Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Eagles - Take It Easy
Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits
Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
Elbow - One Day Like This
Ellie Goulding - Burn
Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do
Elvis - Can’t Help Falling in Love
Elvis - Suspicious
Elton John - Rocket Man
Elton John - Tiny Dancer
Erasure - A little Respect
Estelle - American Boy
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Florence and the Machine - Dog Days Are Over
Florence and the Machine - You’ve Got The Love
Foo Fighters - Best of You
Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
The Fratellis - Whistle for the Choir
Frightened Rabbit - Old Fashioned
Garth Brooks - Friends in Low Places
George Ezra - Budapest
George Ezra - Shotgun
Gerry Cinnamon - Belter
Gerry Cinnamon - Canter
Gerry Cinnamon - Discoland
Green Day - Basket Case
Green Day - Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
Hozier - Too Sweet
Iggy Pop - The Passenger
Irish Folk - Belle of Belfast
Irish Folk - Dirty Old Town
Irish Folk - Galway Girl
Irish Folk - The Parting Glass
Irish Folk - Whisky In the Jar
Irish Folk - Wild Rover
Jack Johnson - Better Together
Jack Johnson - Upside Down
Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
Jake Bugg - Lightning Bolt
James Bay - Hold Back the River
Jason Mraz - I’m Yours
John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues
Journey - Don’t Stop Believing
Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
Justin Bieber - Sorry
Kasabian - Underdog
Keane - Somewhere Only We Know
Kenny Rodgers - The Gambler
The Killers - Mr Brightside
Kodaline - High Hopes
KT - Suddenly I See
Lady Gaga - Poker Face
Lady Gaga - Shallow
La Roux - Bulletproof
Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved
The Libertines - Don’t Look Back into The Sun
Luke Combs - Beautiful Crazy
The Lumineers - Ho Hey
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Marcy Gray - I try
Marcy Playground - Sex and Candy
Maroon 5 - Girls Like You
Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved
Miley Cyrus - Flowers
The Monkeys - I’m a Believer
Morgan - Last Night
Mumford and Sons - Little Lion Man
Myles Smith - Stargazing
Neil Young - Old Man
Newton Faulkner - Dream Catch Me
Nickelback - How You Remind Me
Nirvana - Lithium
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Noah Kahan - Stick Season
Oasis - Don’t Look Back In Anger
Oasis - Half the World Away
Oasis - She’s Electric
Oasis - Supersonic
Oasis - Talk Tonight
Oasis - Wonderwall
Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel
One Republic - Counting Stars
Paolo Nutini - Candy
Picture This - Take My Hand
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Pink - Just Like a Pill
Pink - What About Us
Primal Scream - Country Girl
Primal Scream - Movin’ On Up
Queen - I Want to Break Free
Ray Charles - I Got a Women
Ray Charles - Hit the Road Jack
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Can’t Stop
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Under the Bridge
Rihanna - Four Five Seconds
Rihanna - Umbrella
Robbie Williams - Angels
The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction
The Rolling Stones. - You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Ryan McMullan - Belfast City
Sam Fender - Seventeen Going Under
Sm Fender - Will We Talk
Shania Twain - That Don’t Impress Me Much
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Snow Patrol - Open Your Eyes
Snow Patrol - Run
Sublime - What I Got
Taylor Swift - Blank Space
Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer
Taylor Swift - Love Story
Toploader - Dancing In the Moonlight
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
Train - Drops of Jupiter
Train - Hey, Soul Sister
Travis - Why Does it Always Rain on Me
Uncle Kracker - Follow Me
The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
Vance Joy - Riptide
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
The Weeknd - Blinding Lights
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
Christmas songs - It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
- Stop The Cavalry
- Las Christmas
- Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
- Merry Xmas Everybody
- I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
- Merry Christmas Everyone
- Fairytale of New York

Mark's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£100
Up to 1 hour£225
Up to 2 hours£315
Up to 3 hours£400
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I like to keep things fun, upbeat and I can sing very well.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I try to be as flexible as I can, if timings change in the run up and it doesn’t conflict with any other bookings I can usually be accommodating.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

If you would like to plug in your own playlist to my PA after the performance I can provide this for additional fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

It usually takes me 30 minutes to set up and begin playing.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes! I have set list that is crafted from countless performances and have a good idea what works best for different audiences but I’m very happy to have a chat and see if there’s anything you particularly like.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring my PA, pedal board, instrument and myself!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

There may be a chance I know the song if it is not on my set list. If not, it is possible I can learn a song given a reasonable amount of notice.
Musicianship
Genres:
Acoustic, Irish rock, Traditional Irish folk, Folk rock, Country, Pop, Tribute, Rock, Alternative rock, Rock 'n' Roll
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Event types:
Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Burns night, Concert, Charity event
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Other skills:
Lyricist, Composer, Songwriter, Live looping
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