JAL Music

30/06/2024

🤩 A Spectacular Saturday Evening in Swansea 🤩

What a wonderful time we had last night!
We were delighted to join forces with the fabulous Swansea Bay Ladies Choir for their 2024 annual concert at the stunning St James' Church Swansea ⛪🎶

The evening was filled with some incredible music and local talent including the mesmerising tenor soloist Joe Morgan and the incredibly talented classical guitarist Jason Staddon 👏

We hope that everyone who attended the concert enjoyed themselves and we would be delighted to see you all again next year! 😃

24/06/2024

🎸 School of Rock The Musical 🎸

He's only gone and done it again! JAL Music's Jonathan has been working his magic as Musical Director for the showstopping School of Rock the Musical 🤘

🗓 11th - 13th July
📍 Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton St, Swansea, SA1 3QJ

With the production set to kick off NEXT MONTH you'll need to be quick to dust off your leather jackets and bag your tickets!

📲 https://tinyurl.com/3r4yr3da
📞 01792 475715

Jonathan has limited availability for the remainder of 2024 and his 2025 diary is starting to fill up quickly so please get in touch as soon as possible for all future bookings to avoid disappointment.

📧 [email protected]
📞 07813 630013

08/06/2024

🗺️🚗🎶 A Lovely Little Norfolk adventure 🎶🚗🗺️

We have now returned safe and well from a fantastic tour to Norfolk with Morriston ED Choir ☺️

On our travels we had the pleasure of singing at...
🏰 The Breath-taking Sandringham Estate
🤹‍♂️ The super-fun Sheringham Carnival (official)
⛪ The inspirational The Salvation Army North Walsham at St Nicholas Church in aid of The Community Fridge

How incredibly lucky we are to have enjoyed such an incredible adventure!

A huge thank you to everyone involved 🙏

06/06/2024

🤩 NEWS JUST IN 🤩

We are excited to share that Cameron Mackintosh and Music Theatre International (MTI) have just announced LET THE PEOPLE SING, a UK-wide amateur theatre project celebrating the 40th anniversary of Boublil and Schönberg's incredible Les Misérables. The production will take place across 11 cities of which Swansea is one.

We are even more excited to share that WE ARE GOING TO BE INVOLVED along with Abbey Players Presents , Cockett Amateur Operatic Society and Swansea Amateur Operatic Society 👏

📅 10th - 19th July 2025
📍 Swansea Grand Theatre

Keep your eyes peeled as more information will be released in due course 👀

20/05/2024

🙌 Singing in the Sunshine 🙌

What a glorious day we had yesterday at Clyne Gardens 🌿

Under the beautiful blue skies and in front of a gathering of lovely locals, JAL Music's Jonathan had the pleasure of singing, playing and conducting with the Morriston ED Choir and the Dunvant RFC Singers.

It was the perfect last engagement before Jonathan and the Morriston ED choir set off on tour to Norfolk culminating in an appearance at Sandringham Estate 🤩

07/03/2024

🐣 Spring has Arrived 🐣

Yesterday we continued the St David's Day celebrations in style at The Glyn Clydach. What a truly stunning venue it is!

Our Jonathan had the pleasure of joining vocal forces with Neath Male Voice Choir, putting on a delightful show for the Neath Port Talbot Carers Service.

I think it's safe to say that a great time was had by all! What a way to welcome Spring 😃

01/03/2024

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 St David's Day Celebrations 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

What a wonderful morning we had today at the Saint David's Day Coffee Morning for The Royal Institution of South Wales at the stunning Swansea Museum.

JAL's very own Jonathan thoroughly enjoyed performing with Morriston ED Choir as well as the very talented who stunned us all with her solo vocals 😍

A huge thanks to everyone involved and we hope to see you at many upcoming events!

25/01/2024

🧜‍♀️ The Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️

We are delighted to share that JAL Music 's Jonathan is now working his creative magic as the Musical Director of The Little Mermaid at Taliesin Arts Centre 🤩

Featuring the Cockett Amateur Operatic Society, this performance is set to make a splash 💦

🗓 6th - 9th March
📍 Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University, Singleton Campus, Swansea, SA2 8PZ

Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment...

📲 http://tinyurl.com/3eb2wx3m
📞 01792 602060

22/12/2023

🎄 Holly Jolly Christmas 🎄

Twas the week before Christmas and JAL Music were up to their eyeballs in fantastic festive celebrations...

We kick-started the week at St Joseph's Cathedral Swansea with Bishop Vaughan Catholic School for the annual carol service which was simply delightful! Everybody squished in and absolutely sang their hearts out ❤️

On Wednesday, JAL's Jonathan hosted Curry & Carols at the King Arthur Hotel with the Dunvant RFC Singers. A night of fantastic food, music and company 🥘🎶🤝

We rounded things off last night with a spectacular evening together with Harry’s Youth Theatre - News and Events and Britain's Got Talent's Richard and Adam at Gwyn Hall. The show was packed full of holiday cheer and was the perfect way to end 2023 👌

And on that note, we would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! 🎉

18/12/2023

👏 Sell-Out Success 👏

On Friday evening, Jonathan from JAL Music joined forces with the talented performers from and the enchanting voices of the Swansea Bay Ladies Choir for a mesmerizing, sell-out concert at the Parish of Oystermouth- All Saints Church Mumbles in Swansea 🎶

Not only was the concert a feast for the ears, but it was also a tremendous success in giving back to charity. Through the collective efforts of these talented individuals, we managed to raise an incredible £200 for two deserving charities 🌟

A huge thank you for everybody who took part and attended 🙏

17/12/2023

🎓 A Sunny Swansea Graduation 🎓

JAL Music had the incredible opportunity to provide the music for the recent graduations at Swansea University's stunning Bay Campus this week! 🎉

Music is key to adding a celebratory atmosphere to events such as this and it is always a great pleasure of ours to do so. A huge thank you to Swansea University for entrusting us with such an important role 🎶

To add to the already unforgettable experience, the weather was incredible for this time of year. Just look at those views from the University balcony 😍

A huge congratulations to all the graduates who successfully completed their academic journey at Swansea University 🎓

11/12/2023

🎶🎄 A Wholesome Festive Fundraiser 🎄🎶

We had an incredible evening at Pontlliw village hall on Saturday as JAL Music 's Jonathan joined forces with the talented Morriston ED Choir and some of his private pupils for a festive fundraiser. The atmosphere was incredible and the hall was bursting at the seams! 👏

Not only did we enjoy stunning performances by Jonathan and the choir, but we also collectively managed to raise nearly £1,000 for two incredibly worthy causes.
It's truly heart-warming to see our community come together and make a real difference 🤗

A special shoutout to for their fantastic mobile bar service. The drinks were flowing, and the festive cheer was endless! 🍷

Most importantly, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended and supported this event. Let's continue to aid charities whilst spreading joy through the power of music 🎉🎶

06/12/2023

🌨 Let it Snow 🌨

What a magical evening we had at St. Mary's Church, Nantwich on Saturday!

Our very own Jonathan treated the Church to some delightful solo pieces as well as being joined by the very talented Morriston Hospital Emergency Department Choir.
Together they performed Frosty the Snowman, I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas and Let it Snow, only to step out into a stunning flurry of flakes ❄️

What a way to welcome in December! 🎄

04/12/2023

👸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The Princess of Wales Charity Evening 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👸

Last week, JAL Music 's Jonathan had the absolute pleasure of performing alongside the Morriston Hospital Emergency Department Choir at the Princess of Wales Charity Evening.
The Pontardawe Arts Centre was the perfect venue for the event. Simply stunning and steeped in tradition and charm 😍
We would like to say a huge thank you to the Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan for organising and hosting the spectacular event and also to everybody who attended. We truly couldn't have asked for a better audience 🙏

06/11/2023

👯‍♀️ Lisa's Hen Party 👯‍♀️

Our Jonathan had a wonderfully wild time providing both singing and DJ services for Lisa's hen party 😅

Vale Resort in Cardiff was the perfect venue for this event. Dressed in black and gold, the room looked absolutely stunning 😍
Who said hen parties can't be classy!? 🤷‍♂️👌

Ladies, we hope you all had a wonderful evening and we wish Lisa all the very best for her new adventure into married life 👰‍♀️

09/10/2023

🦇 The Addams Family 🦇

He's at it again!
Our Jonathan has proudly taken on the role of Musical Director of The Addams Family Musical Comedy at Taliesin Arts Centre 👏

are excited to bring this twisted tale of love, family and friendship to the stage as they perform at this fabulous venue for the first time.

Book your tickets quickly before they're all gone using the link below 👇

https://tinyurl.com/47yhxa5c

🗓 21st - 25th November
📍 Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University, Singleton Campus, Swansea, SA2 8PZ

03/10/2023

❄️ Scrooge the Musical ❄️

We are excited to share that JAL Music founder Jonathan Lycett has bagged the role of Musical Director for Scrooge the Musical at Swansea Grand Theatre 👏

🗓 9 - 11 November
📍 Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJ

Everybody at ’s Youth Theatre - News and Events is currently working hard in rehearsals to bring you a fantastic show next month so make sure you bag your tickets soon! 👇

https://tinyurl.com/3znhcaxm

02/10/2023

01/10/2023

💒 Choir Singing in Cockett 💒

What a fantastic night we had last night 🙌
Jonathan performed with the Swansea Bay Ladies Choir alongside the very talented Morriston RFC Male Choir 🤝

Jonathan even surprised us (and himself) with a solo performance 🤩😆

A big thank you to Cockettparish and everybody involved ☺️

28/09/2023

🙌 MumblesFest 23 🙌

What a fantastic time we had performing at the Parish of Oystermouth- All Saints Church Mumbles as part of the Mumbles Fest last weekend! 🎶

Performing with the Morriston Hospital Emergency Department Choir was an absolute pleasure as always and it was great to see such a fantastic turnout 😃

Hope to see you all again next year! 👋

25/09/2023

🎶🌳 Treehouse Tunes 🌳🎶

Wow. Is there a more magical setting to perform in than a huge treehouse nestled in The Alnwick Garden 😍

Here, in late September, Jonathan had the honour of playing for the beautiful wedding of Dani and Miles ❤️

A wonderful day was had by all and we wish the newlyweds the very best as they start their journey as husband and wife 👩‍❤️‍👨

28/08/2023

🌦 The Sunday of Summer 🌦

They say that August is 'the Sunday of Summer' and we tend to agree. We have enjoyed some final spells of Welsh sunshine (amongst the showers) and made the most of the light evenings.

Last weekend we had the pleasure of performing with the Dunvant RFC Singers for the beautiful wedding of Alexandra and Edward 💒
The wedding took place in the picturesque village of Reynoldston on the Gower Peninsula which was simply stunning 😍 A huge congratulations to the newlyweds!

This Bank Holiday Weekend we provided our singing waiters service at the Nannerch Memorial Hall for Paulene and Mark's 25th Wedding Anniversary party, and what a party it was 🥳
We hoped you enjoyed it as much as we did!

25/07/2023

🤩 A Jam-Packed July 🤩

What a wonderfully busy month JAL Music has had so far! 🙌
We feel incredibly lucky to be so well integrated into the local community through doing what we love ☺️

Our highlights of the month so far include...

⭐️ Playing for the incredible Morriston Hospital Emergency Department Choir
⭐️ Presenting and playing for the Swansea Bay Ladies Choir Concert
⭐️ Appearing with the Dunvant RFC Singers in Angle, Pembrokeshire

For the rest of this week, you will find us providing the music for the Swansea University Graduation ceremonies at the fabulous new Swansea Arena 👩‍🎓👏

Bring on August!

25/07/2023

👋 Hello! We are JAL Music 👋

If you don't already know us, let us introduce ourselves...

JAL Music was founded by award winning musician, Jonathan Arthur Lycett (JAL) who has over 20 years experience providing outstanding special event entertainment.

📍 Jonathan and his team are based in South Wales but happily travel all over the UK to provide their classy event entertainment service for a range of events including weddings, parties, corporate events, funerals and more.

JAL Music's services include:

🎤 Solo Singers
🎷 Swing & Jazz Bands
👥 Duos, Trios & Quartets
🎶 Female & Male Choirs
🥂 Singing Waiters
💒 Church Organists
🎹 Cocktail Pianists
📣 Wedding Announcers
🔈 PA Rental

If you have an upcoming event which could benefit from some bespoke entertainment, feel free to get in touch to discuss how we can help...

📧 [email protected]
📞 07813 630013