Mark Crotti
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- Solo acoustic singer and guitarist, close to ten years of Sydney weddings
- Battery-powered amps for ceremony spots with no access to power
- Offers a simple DJ service to follow his live set
About Mark Crotti
Mark Crotti is a singer-songwriter raised in Sydney who plays solo acoustic sets at weddings, corporate events and private functions. He started out busking at The Rocks and in Manly, then moved into venues and events across the city, including Sculptures by the Sea, the Night Noodle Markets, The Grounds of Alexandria, Tramsheds and the Manly Food and Wine Festival, with seasons in Perisher, Thredbo and on Hamilton Island. He has also supported Mark Wilkinson, Ash Grunwald and Bobby Alu on tour. The act is one voice and an acoustic guitar, aimed at setting a mood rather than taking over the room. He has been singing at weddings for close to ten years and covers ceremonies, canapes and receptions, and he also offers a simple DJ service to run after his live set so the music does not stop. He is clear about what he does not do: he politely turns down standard pub gigs, and specialises in chilled, upbeat acoustic covers for Sunday afternoons, fine dining, wineries, markets, corporate functions and weddings. He owns more than $30,000 worth of gear, including battery-powered amps for ceremony spots with no power, portable speakers, mixing desks, weighted stands and backup guitars, and carries equipment and public liability insurance with all cables tagged and tested. He will often arrive two hours early, or visit the venue the week before, to work out how the house system runs. Expect plenty of contact in the lead-up, since the last ten weddings he played averaged around 22 email threads with the couple, and he is happy to meet for a coffee to go through songs and the run sheet.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Mark play at a wedding?
Solo voice and acoustic guitar, in a chilled acoustic covers style. He can cover the ceremony, canapes and the reception, and he offers a simple DJ service to run after his live set so the music carries on without a gap.
Does he bring his own equipment?
Yes. He owns more than $30,000 worth of gear, including portable speakers, battery-powered amps for ceremony locations with no access to power, mixing desks, weighted stands, sandbags and backup guitars. He carries equipment and public liability insurance, and all his cables are tagged and tested.
What does he charge?
He does not publish a set fee and quotes each wedding or event individually, so email him with your date, venue and timings. He has written a piece on his site explaining what goes into an Australian wedding singer's fee, and he notes two things that can bring a quote down: booking at short notice, under two months out, and not asking him to learn additional songs.
Where does he travel?
He is based in Sydney and plays all over the city, from Bondi and Watsons Bay to Centennial Park, Darling Harbour, the Hills District and the Shire. Beyond that he regularly plays the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands, Wollongong and the South Coast, and he travels interstate for weddings.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can if you want particular songs, because learning an unfamiliar song takes him several hours plus regular practice in the lead-up. He plans the day by email with couples, and is happy to meet for a coffee to go through song choices and the run sheet. On the day he often arrives up to two hours early, or visits the venue beforehand, to check the sound.
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