James Donnan Music

22/09/2024

Amazing fun night tonight with Nat and Megan and their family and friends celebrating Nat's birthday! Tracks of my years, all right... 🙌

20/09/2024

Back to one of my favourite wedding venues tonight for Aimee and Martin... what a beautiful couple; thanks for having me! ❤️

01/09/2024

Two really fun gigs this weekend! On Friday I was back at Owen House Wedding Barn for Adam and Shaun's wedding 🎩🎩. Great fun watching the antics caused by the top musicianship of the Aluinn Ceilidh Band - really hope to work with you again, guys! Then on Saturday I was over to Hawk Green Cricket Club for Nikki's birthday party. Lots of 90s dance mixed with a sound limiter and bees nesting next to the fire door entrance 😱 but a lovely bunch of people. Hope everyone had as good a night as I did ❤️

23/08/2024

WEDDINGNESDAY (noun): a cheeky midweek outing to the beautiful Hidden Barn at 94 on behalf of Love Music Events to play for Ivana and James' big day! Venue, couple and crowd all amazing - thanks for having me! ❤️

11/08/2024

Double header today. Firstly an early start for The Joshua Bradley Bingo Brunch with the lovely Alexa T. Pack down from that and rush to Jenny and Tulio's wedding celebrations at Withington Golf Club including photo slideshow and karaoke. Thanks everyone, I've had a brilliant (if knackering) day! ❤️🎼🎵xx

04/08/2024

Back on wedding duty this weekend, but a bit closer to home... congratulations to Steph and Adam! Love the decorations on this cake... ❤️

28/07/2024

Two brilliant weddings this week, both in venues I've not visited before... Thursday saw me at Combermere Abbey to play for Rhianne and Ash, and tonight I've been to Owen House Wedding Barn with the tunes for Lisa and James, representing Love Music Events. Really enjoyed the live sax set from Gemma Wild too! And I sandwiched Hursthead Juniors leavers' party in between them!

20/07/2024

Two-part day today: firstly singing at the RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park with Becca Donnan and the rest of the West End Musical Choir Manchester crew, and then onto the most gorgeous and unusual room at Bidlea Dairy in Holmes Chapel to DJ for Beckie's birthday party! 🎼🎵🎂

04/07/2024

Advance warning of a public event I'm taking part in... The Joshua Bradley are hosting a Bingo Brunch in the afternoon on 10th August! Bit of food, bingo, a fabulous host and lots of fun, with yours truly chucking the music out. Get in touch with me or the JB directly to save the Eventbrite fee! See you there... 🎼🎵❤️

28/06/2024

Brilliant night with the new Mr & Mrs Stewart! Thanks for having me ❤️ xx

02/06/2024

Second gig of the weekend, a rare Sunday afternoon outing to celebrate Kobe and Kyla's christenings. The karaoke is all set up, but I think the families will be outside enjoying the sunshine, and so they should! ❤️

28/05/2024

Best way to get over the end of the weekend? Look forward to the next one! My friendly and fun karaoke night at The Griffin Heald Green (SK8 3BE) is back this coming Saturday 1st June... Come on down and give us a song, from 8pm till late! 🎼🎵🎤❤️

26/05/2024

Haven't been in this classy room for a while - a cheeky Sunday for Lewis' surprise birthday party... and the BEST photo montage 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Edit - it's Davenport Golf Club in Poynton, by the way - their social media team obviously don't like people tagging them 😀

11/05/2024

A first for me tonight - a hen party!! Thankfully I've worked for Jen and her family before, so I know it's going to be a great night. Wish me luck nonetheless... 😂❤️

05/05/2024

First time for me in this beautiful hall tonight, playing for Mr & Mrs Evans-Morley and their family and friends... I've even got a dressing room, although there's no danger of my using the supplied iron and ironing board 😀❤️

03/05/2024

A double-header this weekend, this first one for Norman and Denise. Early start this morning to give me time to lug everything up to the second floor in time for lunch - no gym visit needed today!

01/05/2024

If you’re looking for a DJ - or indeed any sort of supplier - for a wedding, you’ll see lots of them proudly displaying awards from lots of different industry bodies, or asking you to vote for them in an upcoming award category. But not this one.

I’m not knocking these organisations - they exist as businesses to promote their members, and they may help brides-and-grooms-to-be to find professional suppliers. But if you look back through my social media, I’m busy. I don’t advertise, and I don’t network much, except with a select few other local DJs who will suggest one another if we’re already booked on a given night. However, I’m very honoured to be mentioned by many previous customers whenever someone asks for recommendations in our local area. I like to think it helps that I concentrate my efforts on looking after customers to do the best job I can for them, rather than networking madly for votes for a badge to display.

If you’d like your suppliers to care about your occasion rather than their awards, why not see if you think I’m the DJ for you? Get in touch any way you like!

22/04/2024

Come and join us this coming Friday (26th) at The Griffin Heald Green for karaoke... 🎤

13/04/2024

Second half of my double-header this weekend and the second amazing venue. I've played at Merrydale Manor before, but Bramall Hall is another stunner ticked off the bucket list. Speaking of stunners, it's congratulations to Mr & Mrs Nevell tonight ❤️ xx

13/04/2024

How it started vs how it's going... 😂 Jessica and Chris' wedding representing the lovely folk at Love Music Events. First of a double-header this weekend... watch this space! ❤️

07/04/2024

Busy weekend, so a bit late with the update - but an amazing singalong with Finn and friends at The Kenilworth last night - happy birthday mate! 🎼🎵

05/04/2024

Night off with Becca Donnan to watch Björn Again at Manchester Cathedral. Great warmup from DJ Tom Malam as well! 🎼🎵🎯🔥

03/04/2024

Kid-in-a-sweetshop moment today as I was invited to sit in the brilliant Cheshire's Mix 56 radio studios to watch Damian Senar present the breakfast show. Learned so much, thank you Damian! Loving your music, indeed... 🎼🎵🎯🔥

26/03/2024

Good Friday karaoke at The Griffin Heald Green from 8pm. Get down early to sing us a song - pretty much any song you like, apart from this one... 😀🎤🎼🎵❤️

23/03/2024

Just had a lovely moment before starting playing for James' birthday bash here tonight. While setting up I was kept entertained by a toddler called Parker who came over to show me his guitar. I was chatting to his family afterwards as they recognised me from the club's Christmas party a few months ago. Anyway, they told me that Parker had asked for a guitar for Christmas after watching the brilliant Daisy Kate at the same party! Inspiring the next generation, Daisy! 👊🏻 Hope to work with you again soon x

15/03/2024

I LOVE surprises! Waiting for the birthday boy and his other half to rock up to this beautiful venue, where his family and friends are all waiting for them... 😮

12/03/2024

Advance warning for this one, friends... I don't often get involved with marketing the events I play at, but an 80s & 90s silent disco will be amazing fun, don't you think?! I wouldn't be surprised if it sells out, so check your diaries and get your tickets asap! If you call The Joshua Bradley on the number on the image, you won't pay the Eventbrite fee 😀 See you there? 🎼🎵❤️xx

08/03/2024

First time in this brilliant little room for an intimate gathering. Tight squeeze into the alcove though - it's a good job I'm only skinny... 😳😂

26/02/2024

One of my favourite venues and well worth a look if you're in the marketplace... ❤️

💍BRIDES TO BE 💍
For every couple that attends our wedding showcase, we're offering a FREE drinks reception for up to 40 people (worth £200) when you book your wedding with us 🥂

We'll be offering a selection of our chef's finest canapés, a glass of fizz on arrival, viewing of our Frederic Suite in all its glory, and showcasing some fabulous local suppliers to help you organise the day of your dreams.

Who's coming???? 😍

11/02/2024

Fab karaoke night on Friday at the Griffin! Next in there on Good Friday (29th March)...