Live percussion for weddings and events
The live energy your guests won't stop posting
I'm Mistershed, a live percussionist and bongo player who turns a good dancefloor into the one everyone films. I work alongside your DJ to create the moment your guests can't stop posting. The reel that goes viral, the clip that trends, the wedding everyone's still talking about.
- Plays alongside your DJ, so there is nothing extra for you to organise
- Festival credits include Glastonbury
- Fully insured with public liability, all equipment PAT tested
- Improvised live to your playlist, no rehearsal needed
- Based in Essex, replies within 12 hours
See it first
Watch me play
The quickest way to see what your guests would get is a few minutes of the real thing.
POV: you booked bongos for your wedding
A multi-camera look at a wedding dancefloor in full flow.
Watch on Instagram →DJ plus bongo energy
Live percussion played over the DJ's track.
Watch on Instagram →Cocktail hour
The bridesmaids on the dancefloor during a cocktail hour set.
Watch on Instagram →Packed dancefloor, Newton Hall
A full dancefloor at Newton Hall in Northumberland.
Watch on Instagram →Packages
Pick your set
Choose the moment you want music for. The bar on each package shows how much live playing time you get.
Ceremony and drinks reception
Music for the walk to your ceremony and your drinks reception.
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Roaming Rhythm
£42560 minutes of walkabout bongos and djembe with wearable PA speakers. Pied-piper style, ideal for leading guests to the altar or around the grounds.
Live playing time60 min -
Cocktail Hour
£500A 60-minute solo performance. PA and a curated playlist are included.
Live playing time60 min -
Cocktail Sessions
£600Two 45-minute sets. PA and a curated playlist are included.
Live playing time2 × 45 min -
Ceremony Sound
£85Add-onCurated songs played through the PA, with no live performance.
Add-on to Roaming Rhythm, All Day or Grand Day packages.
Evening party
Live percussion alongside your DJ while the dancefloor fills.
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Power Hour
£35060 minutes of roaming percussion alongside your DJ.
Live playing time60 minUpgrade to full Latin percussion for £100: congas, bongos, djembe and optional timbales.
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Signature Set
£420Two 45-minute sets of roaming percussion with your DJ.
Live playing time2 × 45 minUpgrade to full percussion for £30.
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VIP
From £700Four 45-minute sets alongside your DJ, with full Latin percussion.
Live playing time4 × 45 minAdd a curated playlist and PA for £300, covering a cocktail hour or two evening sets.
Whole day
A drinks reception set and an evening set together, bundled at a saving.
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All Day Package
£800Cocktail Hour plus Power Hour, bundled at a saving.
Live playing time60 + 60 min -
Grand Day Package
£950Cocktail Sessions plus Signature Set, bundled at a saving.
Live playing time4 × 45 min
Sunday to Wednesday bookings get 15% off. A £50 booking fee secures your date, comes off your total and is non-refundable. The balance is due no later than one week before your wedding. Travel is charged at cost, worked out from fuel costs for the distance to your venue. Discounts cannot be combined.
Every booking
What's included
Every performance is different, but you always get this.
- Percussion to any genre or any track on your playlist.
- No rehearsals needed. I improvise live on the night.
- Pro instruments, including full Latin percussion. Walkabout (roaming) LED bongos are available when you want to take the energy through the crowd.
- An industry-standard audio interface that connects to your sound system, and I work alongside your DJ so there is nothing extra for you to organise.
- Stage presence and plenty of crowd interaction to keep the energy up.
- Fully insured with public liability cover, with all equipment PAT tested. I always arrive in plenty of time for your set.
- Dressed to suit your day. Tell me the dress code and I will match it.
- Happy to liaise directly with your DJ, other musicians, venue, planner or AV team, so everything runs smoothly on the day.
How it works
What happens next
- Send your date and venueUse the form below or message me on WhatsApp. I reply within 12 hours.
- Secure your dateA £50 booking fee holds your date. It comes off your total and is non-refundable.
- Plan the dayI liaise with your DJ, other musicians, venue, planner or AV team so everything runs smoothly.
- Pay the balanceThe rest is due no later than one week before your wedding.
- Enjoy the partyI arrive in plenty of time for your set and play live to your playlist.
Reviews
Kind words
Rated 5 stars from 14 Google reviews. Read them on Google
Seb was amazing at our wedding, we were so happy we booked him! He made it the exact party we wanted and all of our guests loved him! I couldn’t recommend Seb enough, we would 100% book him again!!
Sophie BallWedding at Apton Hall, October 2026
We hired Mistershed for our wedding reception and he was fantastic! Sebastian really added an extra layer to the night accompanying our DJ and kept the vibes going! Thanks again 😀
Luke SandleWedding reception at Shuttleworth House
Was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. He accompanied our DJ and sax player and they worked together so well.
This guy is the best and made our reception one to remember for many years to come.
Andy P.Wedding
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mister Shed at several events now, and he never disappoints! His energy is infectious, his talent is incredible, and he knows exactly how to get the crowd going. If you want to take your event to the next level and keep the dance floor full all night, he is your man! An absolute pleasure to work with and someone I’d highly recommend for any event.
Kelly MacContent creator, club gigs, weddings and corporate events
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Sebastian played for our work summer party and everyone had a great time! He was super flexible and accommodating around times and even some pretty rogue song request! Super talented and got everyone up dancing!
Naomi JohnsonCorporate summer party, Elida Beauty
It was an absolute blast, everyone danced and the bongo beats kept the tent alive. Not only did he bring an amazing vibe, he set up quickly and was ready to perform straight away. The crowd absolutely loved it!
Lindsay CarterPrivate party
MisterShed is one of the best in the business, not only an incredible Bongo player but an incredible human too. Love working with him, always super professional and looking to improve on everything he does.
Paul HutchinsonClubs and DJs
Good to know
Questions, answered
How do we book?
Simply send me your date and venue, and I'll let you know if I'm free. If I am, a £50 booking fee secures your date, and that's it, you're booked.
Can you play alongside our DJ and sax player?
Absolutely. I love working with new musicians, and I'm happy to play alongside whoever you've already booked.
Can you recommend a DJ?
Yes. If you haven't booked one yet, I can recommend DJs to suit your budget and the vibe you want to create.
How far do you travel?
I'm based in Essex and travel all over the UK and abroad. Travel is charged at cost, worked out from fuel costs for the distance to your venue.
I'm having a destination wedding. How does booking work?
There are two options. You can book flights on my behalf, or I can take care of the logistics and include them in the quote.
Do you take a deposit?
I take a £50 booking fee to secure your date in the diary. It comes off your total and is non-refundable.
When do I pay the final balance?
Normally seven days before your wedding, unless we've agreed something else in advance.
Will I get an invoice?
Yes. I'm self-employed, and the invoice is sent to the email address you give on the enquiry form.
Can you work with a themed wedding or dress code?
Yes. I usually dress in smart black, and I'm happy to go black tie or match your theme. Just tell me when you enquire.
Can you play just the ceremony or the drinks reception?
Of course. I can play the ceremony, the drinks reception, the evening party, or whichever combination you'd like.
What do you need from us on the day?
A 13A power socket close to where I'll be playing, a little clear space, a contact person such as your DJ or planner, and an arrival time. I'll arrive early to set up.
Do you play outdoors?
Yes. If it's wet I'll need cover, such as a marquee or gazebo, and power nearby. We'll check the setup and the forecast together beforehand.
Can you work with noise limiters?
Yes, that's not a problem. At the evening party my sound goes through the DJ's system, so they control the level. For a cocktail reception with a PA, I can control the sound myself.
Do you take requests, or can we give you a playlist?
Both. In the evening I play along to the DJ's set, which sets the tone. For a cocktail set, I can play to your playlist, and I'm happy to take requests.
Do you play other events?
Yes. I also play corporate events, and I have a reduced fee for charity events to cover expenses.
Enquire
Is your date free?
Dates book up, so check yours early. Tell me about your day and I will reply within 12 hours with help and friendly advice.
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