The act
Couples planning a wedding with young children could consider Mr Hemis for a musical moment that invites families to join in. His ukulele performances use children's songs, with singing and dancing part of the approach. He plays groups of songs with pauses for conversation, giving children time to share their own stories and explore the instrument. You might place that activity in the afternoon so parents and children can enjoy it together before the reception develops. For a celebration where the youngest guests should have something designed around their interests, that playful interaction feels relevant.
See Mr Hemis play
Watch Mr Hemis perform and get a feel for their sound, style and fit for your wedding.
What it costs
Pricing
Quote on enquiry
For your exact date, venue and running time, we send an itemised quote.
Pricing is confirmed before anything is booked. GST and travel are shown clearly on the quote.
Songs Mr Hemis can play
Search their repertoire or browse the list below. Ask us about a first dance or another song that matters to you.
Big Red Car - The WigglesHush a BearInanay Gupu WannaTaba Naba
Good to know
What to expect
Three songs in a row, then he slows it down and has a chat with the children, then three more. The chats are half the fun, because they always want to tell a story. If the room is really going, he just keeps rolling with them. Every child gets time with the ukulele, to strum it, drum on it and hunt for the on/off button and the batteries. Expect questions about him too, usually personal ones delivered with total honesty. What he likes best is when mums and dads act the songs out along with the kids. Bring a camera on a stand if you can, because most of the good moments happen off to the side.
On the day
Nothing needed. It's one man and a ukulele, so there's no rig to set up, no power run and no waiting around.
Performance options
Fifteen to thirty minutes is about the length of a small child's attention, and the set is planned around that rather than stretching past it.
