Private eventsSaxophonist for birthdays and private events in Nairobi
Birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries and intimate gatherings, made to feel like an occasion.
per hour, 2-hour minimum
Saxophonist for private events packageWhat's included
A garden birthday, a baby shower, an anniversary dinner at home. Live saxophone turns a gathering into an occasion people remember.
Ian plays Afro, soul, R&B, rhumba and gospel, takes requests on the night and brings sound if you need it.
A live, engaging saxophone performance for:
Baby showers
Warm, relaxed live music for an afternoon with family and friends.
Birthdays
From a garden lunch to an evening party, live sax makes a birthday feel like an occasion.
Anniversaries
Your songs from the years together, played live while you celebrate.
Intimate gatherings
Dinners, house parties and small celebrations where live music becomes the centre of the evening.
- Price
- KSh 10,000, per hour, 2-hour minimum
- Repertoire
- Afro, soul, R&B, rhumba, gospel and more. Requests welcome.
Saxophonist for private events in Nairobi and across KenyaWhere Ian plays
Ian is a Nairobi saxophonist for hire for birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries and private parties, at homes, gardens, restaurants and venues across Kenya.
Hourly bookings have a 2-hour minimum, played in sets of 30 to 45 minutes. He takes requests and can bring a sound setup if you need one.
Booking terms for a saxophonist for private eventsHow it works
Hourly packages have a 2-hour minimum. Your date is held once the deposit is paid.
- Deposit
- 40 percent, paid before the event. The date is held once the deposit is received.
- Balance
- Can be paid on the day.
- Payment methods
- M-Pesa, cash, cheque, USDT/USDC, Bitcoin.
- Cancellation
- 10 percent of the deposit is refundable on cancellation.
- Travel
- A travel fee applies outside Nairobi, quoted by location.
- Minimum booking
- 2 hours for hourly packages.
- Sets
- 30 to 45 minutes, with 20-minute breaks between sets.
- Overtime
- 80 percent of the hourly rate.
- Sound
- Ian can provide a sound setup if required.
- The venue provides
- Power, a meal for the performer, and either an appropriate sound setup or space for Ian's own.
Saxophonist for private events photosPrivate Events, live
Saxophonist for private events FAQsBefore you book
Do you bring your own sound equipment?
Yes, if you need it. Ian can provide a full sound setup, so you have one less supplier to arrange.
How long do you play?
Most events run 2 to 3 hours in total, played in sets of 30 to 45 minutes with 20-minute breaks in between.
Can you play requested songs?
Yes. Send your requests when you book, including your aisle and first dance songs.
Do you perform outside Nairobi?
Yes, across Kenya and beyond. A travel fee applies outside Nairobi, based on location.
Can you play alongside a DJ, band or MC?
Yes. Ian regularly works alongside DJs, bands and MCs.
How far in advance should we book?
At least a month ahead is best, but get in touch for any date. Your date is held once the deposit is paid.
