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About

Yohane is a violinist, multi-instrumentalist and composer who has played internationally for celebrity events and in iconic venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Barbican Centre, Sage Gateshead and Design Museum. 

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His dynamic sound and expressive playing style inspired by jazz, neo soul and ambient music infuses studio recordings, live sessions including gigs and festivals, and events including weddings and corporate conferences with creative energy. He has contributed to sessions and shoots for both local and multi-award winning artists.

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As well as events and sessions, Yohane plays the violin and drums for churches and conferences around the UK. He plays most weeks with an internationally recognised West-End church and has developed high standards and proficiency with the most common church music technologies.

Latest Release

All strings performed by Yohane-Liam Osafo

Yohane live session. Electric violin performance with band
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Session Packages

enquire separately for Events, Weddings and Functions

Session Rates

Session Type
Rate (£)
Overtime (per 15 mins)
Standard Session - 3 hours max. Track length <20 minutes
200
50
Long Session - 4 hours max. Track length <30 minutes
300
75
Short Session - 2 hours max. Track length <10 minutes
150
37.5
Doubling
+25%

Casual Stage Rates

Performance
Venue less than 200
Venue more than 200
Single Performance: Max 3 hrs show + 3 hrs rehearsal
200
220
Double Performance: 2 performances + a single rehearsal
310
335
Additional rehearsals
+50% (same day)
+100% (different day)
Overtime
35 per 15 minutes
Distance
11.25 p/h
Fuel
56p/mile
Parking, congestion tolls and all other charges
paid by the engager
Late return (return between 00:00-02:00)
45
Overnight Stay (return after 02:00)
150
Subsistence (meals and expenses per day)
65
Doubling
+15% per instrument

Technical Specifications

For small to medium events Yohane can supply all the equipment and cables needed for his performance, although, if you'll be using in-house PA and mixing desk, these are the inputs he will need for each possible lineup element:

Lineup
Inputs
Acoustic Violin (Un-amplified)
None - small events only
Acoustic Violin (Amplified)
1x XLR (48V phantom)
Electric Violin
1x XLR or 1x 1/4' jack or phono (RCA)
Live Backing Tracks (from iPad)
1x 3.5mm jack (aux) or x1 RCA or 1/4' jack
Live Backing Tracks (pre-programmed DJ style set from laptop)
x2 1/4' jack (stereo LR) or Dante or USB Midi or phono (RCA)
Electric Violin w/ DJ
phono (RCA) or XLR or 1/4' jack or enquire with requirements

In addition to each of these, most performances will require a power source on stage or within a reasonable distance from the performance area unless discussed in advance, in which case a battery powered PA can be used. Outdoor performances may also require a sun/rain cover depending on the expected weather conditions.

Good to Know

If you supply equipment at your venue we’d greatly appreciate being able to reference your list in advance, otherwise it would be very helpful to know if you already have these items available in house:

  1. PA system (incl. speakers and subs)

  2. Audio cables (quantity and length):

    1.  XLR

    2. Instrument cable - 1/4" jack

    3. Aux cable - 3.5mm jack

    4. RCA cable

    5. USB MIDI cable

  3. Microphones (and type e.g. Shure SM57)

  4. DI boxes

  5. Mixing desk

  6. Music stands

  7. Microphone boom stands

  8. Amplifiers and cabs

Song Lists

Yohane has a diverse repertoire for private events (incl. weddings, corporate events, conferences, parties and functions. You can view the full list below or click on each category at the bottom of the list (next to All Songs) to see every song in that category group.

 

Categories:

  • Classical

  • Afrobeat, Caribbean, World

  • Jazz, Romance, RnB

  • Pop and Rock

  • Retirement

  • Christmas

  • At Request

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Thanks for submitting!

We had Yohane performing at our wedding anniversary and what I can say is that All the guests without exception including my husband and I were blown away with Yohane performance! Yohane demonstrated a professionalism from start to finish. The selection of songs was just perfect. Yohane performance was the highlight of the reception and guests keep sending me message to congratulate and refer to Yohanne performance. All the best and keep doing what you love doing. You will continue to bring this fantastic experience to people.

Nadia C. (Wedding)

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