ABOUT

With so much to organise, choosing music for special occasions can be a daunting task. Perhaps you know exacly what you’d like, or perhaps you don’t know where to begin. It is an important part of any event, however, and should either reflect your or your guests' personalities or the theme of your special occasion.

Established by renowned singer George Rae and Product Manager Alexis Donald, Rae Music is young, innovative and fresh in its approach to music coordination and management. As an experienced producer and highly qualified performer, George has worked in London's West End and has toured the world with prestigious companies.

Rae Music specialises in arranging live music for various occasions, including wedding ceremonies and corporate functions, using elite, professional musicians to perform just for you. There are a select number of musicians working with George, ensuring your preferences are catered for to the highest standard.


SERVICES

George and Rae Music's Business Manager, Carmen will guide you through the entire planning process, offering invaluable advice and assistance in organising your music. Ongoing consultation will ensure you receive a tailor-made music package to suit your taste and budget. Delivered in an uncomplicated, professional and reliable manner, style and sophistication will remain at the fore.

Whatever the occasion, Rae Music can cater for your needs.

  • CEREMONY MUSIC
  • PRE-RECEPTION/CHAMPAGNE-RECEPTION MUSIC
  • BACKGROUND MUSIC
  • FEMALE SOLOIST/DUO/TRIO
  • MALE SOLOIST/DUO/TRIO
  • MALE/FEMALE DUO
  • PIANIST
  • VIOLINIST
  • STRING QUARTET
  • RAT PACK STYLE CROONING CONCERT
  • OPERATIC/CLASSICAL CONCERT
  • MUSICAL THEATRE CABARET

ARTISTS

GEORGE RAE VOICE

Trained at the Royal Academy of Music. Musical Director for the West London School of Dance. Performing credits include Joseph in the West End, Fame with Barbara Dickson, the Queen's Golden Jubilee at Buckingham Palace and operatic engagements with the Carl Rosa Opera Company in the USA and Canada. Regularly appears as a guest soloist on the world-famous Orient Express. Recently created the role of George Campbell in the world premiere of the musical Whisky Galore! at the internationally acclaimed Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

JEZ UNWIN VOICE

Jez is an accomplished jazz and swing singer and has performed his music countrywide and on several cruise ships including the World Cruise on Cunard's QEII. He also performs with various corporate groups including Masquerade Productions and 'The Rat Pack's Back'. He performs regularly as guest vocalist with several big bands including the Nick Ross orchestra and the Scarborough Spa orchestra and recently returned from a two-month stint as Jazz vocalist in the biggest casino on the planet, The Venetian, Macao.

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CJ JOHNSON VOICE

Performing credits include Anna in The King and I, Rent with Denise Van Outen and The Woman in White with Michael Ball. Has been a featured vocalist at the 'Miss World' contest and at the London Palladium in Frank Sinatra - The Rat Pack. CJ recently appeared in the acclaimed West End production of Piaf for the Donmar Warehouse.

RACHEL SPURRELL VOICE

Rachel trained at the Bristol Academy of Performing Arts before attending the Royal Academy of Music where she graduated with distinction. Theatre credits include Johanna in Sweeney Todd (Greater London Tour), Maria in West Side Story (Tobacco Factory) and Sally Bowles in Cabaret (Redgrave Theatre). Rachel has numerous television and radio credits to her name and is currently starring in Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre, London, marking her West End debut.

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LORNA GELLER VIOLIN

Lorna's sophisticated and original performing talent encompasses a rich variety of styles and contexts. She completed a degree in music from Oriel College Oxford and went on to postgraduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. She appears regularly with top London orchestras and has also appeared at the Covent Garden Royal Opera House as concertmaster of Opera-Theatre Europe. She has enjoyed successful collaborations with bands such as Razorlight and live appearances with Goldfrapp at the Royal Albert Hall.

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CAROLINE CLIPSHAM PIANO

After attending Chetham's School of Music, Caroline was awarded a scholarship to study at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. There she won numerous awards and prizes including the Claud Beddington Prize for Beethoven and the Gregory Salzman Piano award. Caroline has performed at the Wigmore Hall and the National Concert Hall, Dublin. She recently performed in London for Cherie Blair, and in the Middle East where she played for the Emir of Qatar.

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TOBY HUNT VOICE

Toby trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. He has performed with Welsh National Opera and BBC National Chorus of Wales conducted by Richard Hickox, singing alongside some of the world's greatest classical singers. West End credits include: The Mikado, Iolanthe, and Pirates of Penzance with the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Outside the classical world Toby has performed alongside Michael Ball and Rod Stewart.

CARMEN VASS VOICE

Carmen has performed in America, Germany and the UK. Performances include: Carl Rosa Opera Company in the West End, UK and USA tour; soloist for the Little Venice Music Festival; Adele (Die Fledermaus); Madame de Chateau d'Yquem (The Dinner Engagement); Poppea (L'incoronazione di Poppea); Frasquita (Carmen); Despina (Cosi fan Tutte) and Zerlina in Mozart's Don Giovanni.

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Please note that the artists featured here are a small selection from our list of performers. We have a wide range of artists to suit all tastes and budgets. Please contact us for more details.


COMMENTS

"Thanks for making my wife's birthday party such a pleasure. The music was a delight and lifted the whole evening - the guests loved it. True professionalism from start to finish!"
Jon Best, Senior Research Manager for sportscotland

"The artists at Rae Music are truly gifted human beings. As well as brimming with talent, they are friendly, approachable and helpful and dealt with our wedding music in such a down-to-earth manner, always putting our needs at the fore."
Angela Cunningham

"We have used Rae Music for several events in the past and will definitely use them in the future. Their talent is outstanding and they are professional, creative and reliable. Rae Music is our first choice for event talent."
Taylor Associates


CONTACT

For further information and bookings please contact:

Carmen Vass, Business Manager
T:+44 (0) 7931 938007
E: carmen@raemusic.com

George Rae, Artistic Director
T:+44 (0) 7515 022354
E: george@raemusic.com