SURPRISE!!!

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It was Jamie’s surprise 50th birthday party on Saturday night and I am so glad they booked me to perform for the night.

He didn’t have a clue, he walked into what he thought was a work colleagues party and all of a sudden everyone cheered at him all gathered round the dance floor area it was brilliant to see the look on his face!

I made everybody sing happy birthday and kicked the party off with some of Jamie’s favourite songs, I have been working closely with his wife Sue for a while to gather all the important details such as all his favourite songs he enjoys listening to. One in particular he plays in the car on repeat which I kindly mentioned over the microphone which made Jamie laugh a little!! He didn’t realise I was so ‘in the know’ haha!!

What a sweet family, everybody was up dancing and having a good time, especially a little girl named Alisia who very kindly helped me make up my glow bracelets for the children and helped me sing some songs on stage she was fabulous.

It was so nice to receive this feedback the next day from Jamie’s wife –

“Hi Jenna, Jamie & I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You were absolutely fantastic. Everyone enjoyed you so much and said how good you are and how good you looked 🙂 I am so glad I made the right choice in booking you, thank you once again hope you got home OK. Many thanks, Sue & Jamie xxx”

I couldn’t wait to add it to my website and it is now in my testimonial page on my website for you to view. Such kind, friendly, welcoming people who I hope to see at another celebration very soon!

Over and out for now 🙂

Jenna x

X Factor

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The X Factor is back! Have you been watching??

I never get to watch the shows as I am always working and out singing myself on Saturday nights! But I have heard this year that there are some fantastic singers on there, have you seen them?

What a fab opportunity to get yourself on tele infront of thousands of watchers. I have been asked many times why I have not considered the X Factor. My answer is I always wanted to be a finished product, money pumped into me and be a fully fledged recording artiste before I was unleashed and displayed across televisions and arenas. I always have had that huge dream of being a massive star like Beyoncé! But I always wanted to audition and do it the ‘proper’ way. Someone to see me and catch a glimpse of my potential and work with me and push me to become a successful recording artist, not audition infront of thousands as just myself, Jenna but be the finished product already when you see me. Am I making sense?!

But on the other hand, how fab is X Factor! Great potential for young up and coming stars, but for me….reaching 27…..!!! I have tried over the years, especially when I was younger, to make it. And you realise through years of auditioning, just how many people are also trying to make it too! So much competition, so much talent, what makes you so special when there is BILLIONS of people so talented too! Its just one of those things, if your lucky enough to make it, you really are special. If you are unlucky, use what you have to your advantage and do what I have done, perform and sing to people at weddings and birthdays and corporate events. You are still singing and performing and I have enjoyed myself so much since I started singing covers.

Its just ‘one of those things’ 🙂

Birthday! Who’s Birthday?? MINE!!!

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Hello!!!!

I just wanted to say it is MY Birthday this Sunday aaaahhhhhh another year older booooo! I shall be 27, I am getting on now and not looking forward to achy joints and things like that, but I shall be celebrating my birthday regardless this weekend!

Normally I am blogging on here about somebody elses birthday, never my own!!! I thought I would take this opportunity to write about myself lol 🙂

Happy Birthday Everybody!

Jenna

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Weddings/Birthday Parties

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In my last blog I touched on the fact that I remember a lot of my birthday party gigs in comparison to my wedding gigs and I have been pondering over why this is!!! I love performing at both, but birthday parties always seem to stick out in my mind! Why is this?

I think my answer to this question is that birthday parties are much much more relaxed, there is hardly any tension from the guests themselves. Guests at weddings are trying to get to know both families and playing the day by the book at the times things are taking place. Whereas at birthday parties, you turn up and you have a good time it is really as simple as that! There are no rules to follow or ways to act. On the other hand by the end of the night, at weddings the guests have generally been drinking right through the day up to the point where in the evening they really couldn’t care less what others think of them and can really enjoy themselves and have a good time!

The comparison is interesting for me to ponder over as different events do obviously create different atmospheres and certain etiquettes to follow. As a singer/performer I need to always be aware of this and create the right show for the right people. Since starting performing way, way back when I was 19! I have come a hell of a long way, learning how to interact with the crowd the best way possible, I really feel I have finally cracked it! I feel capable of performing and entertaining all different types of people at all different types of events now. I have full confidence in myself and my act and what I provide.

 

 

Summer!

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Wow what a summer!

SO busy it is unbelieveable…..no time to update my website but as the sunshine is creeping behind the clouds now, it is time to catch up on all the things I have being letting slide…one of them being chatting to you guys!

I hope you have been enjoying your summer…..I certainly have been with gigs galore, mainly birthday parties this year for some reason, not a bad thing, everyone is always up for such an amazing time at birthday parties! I guess at weddings its the two families combining and feeling all nervous getting to know each other, whereas birthday parties come with no pressure everybody just gets drunk and has a laugh and a good time!

Anyway! during in summer me and my boyfriend went on holiday to Mexico, we stayed in Riviera Maya at the Grand Sirenis, what an amazing hotel 🙂  I could attach some photos but I wouldn’t want to make you all jealous! We swam with whale sharks, turtles, sting rays, you name it we swam with it! Beautiful food, scenery, people, couldn’t have asked for a better holiday. And the cherry on the cake was my boyfriend, now fiancé, asking me to marry him!!!! aaaahhhhhhh ive only seen this scene on films and finally it was my turn haha! What lovely memories were made on this holiday, I will treasure it forever 🙂

How was your summer?

Jenna x

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Clare’s 40th Birthday Party

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Wow!

What a night! These people know how to party!

Now I’d met Clare and all her family and friends before as she booked me last year as a surprise to perform at her husbands birthday party…and boy do they know how to have a good time! An extremely lovely group of people who are always in the mood to party and make some great memories together.

Her party was held at Karizma Dance Club, if you are intending to book a party and live local to Canvey Island then do consider this club, it is a dance school but it has its own bar and hires the hall out for parties, it has a large stage and dance floor, you must take a look! – https://en-gb.facebook.com/KarizmaDanceSchool

Everybody was dressed in pink and white as these are Clare’s favourite colours, I had my best pink dress on too 🙂 I sang my heart out and literally everybody was on the dance floor singing with me by the end of the night we were all rocking it out with air guitars and simply going crazy!

Thank you thank you thank you to all you crazy lot, I really enjoyed myself Saturday night and my job really doesn’t feel like a job 🙂

Jenna x

Quote – “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work another day” <3

Lauren & Gary’s Wedding Day

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It was Lauren & Gary’s wedding on Friday! Congratulations!

They hired me to perform for them after dinner between 6 & 8pm, I was dancing and singing round all the tables getting everybody in the mood for a good evening of celebrations and partying ahead.

The bride Lauren looked absolutely beautiful…the wedding was at The Lawn in Rochford, it was my first time at this venue and it is stunning, beautiful scenery. http://www.thelawn.co.uk/

Everybody was up for a great time and there was also a caricaturist who created some amazing artistic drawings of everybody. Lot’s going on, happy people, happy moments……lovely day 🙂 thank you for booking me.

Jenna x

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David’s 50th Birthday Party

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Gooooood Morning to you all….

 

I just thought to upload a mini video of an amazing act I had the pleasure of being a part of last Friday night!

For David’s 50th Birthday Party, he hired House of Delight Restaurant in Maldon out and booked me to perform for night. It was a great night and majority of people were up dancing once they had a couple of glasses of the good stuff! And then there was the surprise act!

The owner came out onto the dancefloor dressed as Si and sung House of Delight’s version of Gangnam Style especially for David! It was brilliant! And I managed to capture some of it on camera for you to see…..you must check this out for a good giggle! And listen to the words carefully…..

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I hope you enjoyed 🙂

Where Am I!??

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Hello!

How have you all been!

It has been a good month since I updated you all with what I am up to, I can assure you all I am around and singing somewhere near you at some point over the next coming months! The season for me has kicked off with a huge bang and I have been so busy with doing gigs, but I would like to stop now and again to tell you all what I am up to and whats next on my list!………..So!….please see below all the dates I am performing this month. Should you have an event you require a singer for then please feel free to contact me, should you see that your event date is missing from this list!

My bookings for the rest of June…(all private bookings):

This Friday – 50th Birthday party at The House Of Delight Chinese Restaurant, Maldon.

This Saturday – Ponders End social club, Enfield.

Friday 21st – Leanne’s wedding at The Lawn, Rochford.

Saturday 22nd – Clare’s 40thBirthday Party, Karizma Dance School, Canvey.

Saturday 29th – Wendy’s 30thBirthday Party in Surrey.

That is JUST June and all other dates this year to follow as and when I have time to type them all up into this blog!

I hope you are all well and singing away….

Jenna x

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Melissa’s 40th Birthday Dinner Party

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Last night I performed at Melissa’s 40th birthday dinner party – and it was absolutely stunning!!!

She booked The Sitting Room at Luton Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort – http://www.lutonhoo.co.uk/ the venue is absolutely gorgeous, the landscape, decor and atmosphere of the venue was beautiful.

Her guests enjoyed a six course meal and fireworks as a special surprise! And when guests came back into the room, there was me standing there all ready to perform for everybody!

Melissa picked every single song I performed and I really like the fact that she made my entertainment unique to her. I performed some slow and some fast songs from my Repertoire list on my website and all the guests seemed to enjoy themselves. I have already received feedback from Melissa to add to my website – Melissa thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, I really do hope you were happy with the service you received and I do too hope to meet you again in the future.

Melissa’s feedback: “Jenna, Thank you so much for performing for us last night. You really did positively contribute to an amazing evening and one I will never forget. I don’t think there is anything you could have done better. You have an amazing voice, a truly diverse repertoire and provided fantastic entertainment. A significant number of my guests commented on your excellent vocals and asked me how I found you. I would definitely recommend you to anyone I know who is arranging an event and I would like to thank you for helping to make my 40th birthday truly memorable. I wish you every success with your career and hope to meet you again in the future. Kind regards, Melissa”

This makes me smile 🙂 Melissa, a very happy 40th birthday.

Jenna x