Love the energy of live music but not sure a full band is right for your wedding? I'm Paul Martyn. I play live saxophone and sing over my own DJ set, so you get a live performance and any track you want, from one act. I'm based in Nottingham, play weddings across the UK and abroad, and bring full sound and lighting.
A band can only play the songs it has rehearsed. A DJ set can play any track in the version you love, with live sax and vocals on top.
A band's repertoire is limited to its line-up and rehearsed set. A DJ set can cover any genre and era, from Motown and disco classics to house and today's chart, all in one night.
Bands normally stop between sets. With the DJ set running underneath, the music carries on and the dancefloor doesn't empty.
One performer's setup fits where a four- or five-piece band can't, which helps in smaller rooms, marquees and venues with tight layouts.
One person to plan the music with, one setup to fit in, and one person to deal with on the day.
Alice & Jon's wedding at Holmes Mill. Photos by Amy Faith Photography.
A live band brings real energy to a wedding, but it usually means several musicians to pay, a stage area to find and a fixed set list. Sax over a DJ set keeps that live feel, with Paul out on the dancefloor with your guests, while the DJ side gives you a far more diverse range of music than any band can play: your first dance can be the original recording, and the party can move from Motown and disco classics to house to today's chart hits.
Because it's one performer rather than a full line-up, it can also cost less than a comparable live band. The Party Package starts from £1,195 with full sound and lighting included, and you can see exactly what's in each option on the wedding saxophonist prices page.
Want to see what it's like? Watch raw footage from real events, or read how the DJ, sax and singer act works on the night.
For the evening party, the Party Package covers a 2-hour live sax and DJ set. Evening Plus adds background music and an early-evening sax set, and the All-Day Wedding runs from your ceremony to the end of the night. Every package includes a full professional sound system and lighting. Prices are "from" prices; your final quote is confirmed after checking your date and location.
A 2-hour Ibiza-style live sax and DJ party set with a full sound system and lighting.
Background music through drinks or the wedding breakfast, an early-evening live sax set, then a 1.5-hour party set with DJ.
Ceremony through to the evening party, with full production all day.
What each package includes or check availability for your date.
Ceremony sax, party sets and DJ nights: watch clips of Paul playing, then see raw footage from real weddings, parties and corporate events.
Real parties, totally live — raw phone footage from actual events.
See Footage From Real Events“Your voice is incredible & we are so happy we had you sing, play and DJ! Everyone loved you!”
Grace & Stephen, wedding, June 2023 · Read the full review
“We loved your work and have had many compliments on our selection, as the dance floor was always full.”
Mikaella & Joe, wedding, June 2023 · Read the full review
“So many people commented on how fabulous you were with the sax, singing and DJ'ing. You're truly unique in what you do!”
Kerri & Josh, wedding, May 2023 · Read the full review
Yes. You still get live music, with Paul playing sax and singing throughout the party, but the DJ set means a much more diverse range of music, any song in its original version and no breaks between sets.
It can be, because it's one performer rather than a full line-up. The Party Package, a 2-hour live sax and DJ set, starts from £1,195. Evening Plus is from £1,895 and the All-Day Wedding is from £2,995, all with full sound and lighting. Your final quote is confirmed once Paul has checked your date and location. See wedding saxophonist prices for what each package includes.
Yes. Paul plays live sax and sings over the DJ set, out on the dancefloor with your guests, so the evening feels like a live show rather than a playlist.
Yes. Because the music runs through a DJ set, your first dance can be the original recording, or Paul can play it live on sax if you'd prefer.
Much less than a full band. Tell Paul about your venue when you enquire and he'll confirm the space and power needed.
Yes. Every package includes a full professional sound system and lighting rig, so there is nothing extra for you or your venue to source.
Tell me the date, venue and what you have in mind — I'll come back with availability and a tailored quote.
