Nate James

Q: What types of live events does Nate James perform at?

Corporate galas, award ceremonies, product launches, conferences, festivals, and private VIP events.

Q: How much does it cost to book Nate James for a live event?

Fees depend on event type, audience, location, set length, technical requirements, and travel needs.

Q: What production requirements should we prepare?

We’ll provide a technical rider outlining sound, stage, lighting, and hospitality. This ensures a seamless performance.

Q: How far in advance should we book?

The earlier the better, many performers are booked months in advance, especially during peak seasons. Please also be aware that they might be touring which means that they might be out of the country or has luck has it in yours.

Q: Can Nate James customize their performance (setlist, special song requests)?

Yes, within reason. Please share requests early so we can confirm feasibility.

Q: Can Nate James also participate in other types of events or campaigns?

Yes — in addition to live performances, many of our Live Talent can take part in brand campaigns, media projects, or speaking engagement, depending on their individual skills. Make sure to select the type of commercial booking that you are interested in when filling out the form.

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Upon the release of his critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Set The Tone,’ in 2005, Nate James established himself as a prominent independent soul recording artist, earning two MOBO Award nominations for Best Newcomer and Best R&B Artist. Through strategically maintaining copyright ownership of his recordings, James launched his Frofunk imprint, distributing his music globally via independent labels. ‘Set The Tone’ showcased collaborations with notable artists including Dawn Robinson of En Vogue and acclaimed co-writers Eg White and David Sneddon, and garnered further recognition with nominations for Channel U’s Best of British and a Screen Nation Awards Best Video. His early career also saw him featured on Shapeshifters international hit ‘Lolas Theme’ in 2004, and performing sold-out shows across the UK, Europe, and Japan, including multiple dates at Londons Jazz Café.

with Jools Holland’ in 2008. His track ‘Funkdefining’ was featured in two major Hollywood films: ‘Run, Fat Boy, Run’ (2007) and ‘How to Lose Friends & Alienate People’ (2008), further extending his reach to global audiences. In 2009, James released his third album, ‘Revival.’ He expanded his creative ventures in 2010 by forming the collaborative group SugaSmak!, and released the single ‘Back Foot’ with HeavyFeet in 2012. Demonstrating his enduring vocal talent, James appeared as a contestant on ‘The Voice UK’ in 2013, where two judges turned their chairs, and later on ‘The Voice of Holland’ in 2018, where all four judges recognized his talent.

Throughout his career, Nate James has sold over one million albums worldwide and achieved extensive airplay across Europe and Japan, cementing his status as an internationally recognized soul artist.