About me...
I’m a singer and songwriter who presents entertaining talks based around songs that I’ve written. Raunchy, romantic, heartbreaking, humorous, my subjects range from pretentious garden designers to a 16-year-old boy killed at the Battle of the Somme; from the hero on a cereal packet to that awkward situation where you discover your lover’s name sewn into the back of his underpants…..
I’ve been presenting my musical talks since 2016, and they’re guaranteed to add a bit of fun to your club meeting or event. Even my darker topics have a humorous edge.
Typical comments include: “It was so nice to be able to hear all the words you were singing”, and “We really enjoyed something that was a little bit different”.
I live in Sherborne, Dorset, and am normally prepared to travel throughout Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. Please contact me to discuss the options for bookings further afield.
From March to October I am available mornings, afternoons and evenings; November to February, daytime only. I will always consider a short-notice booking to cover a cancellation.
You can listen to my songs on Spotify and watch me perform on YouTube – just search for Miranda Pender.
About my talk/performance...
The standard talks are 45 minutes plus time for questions at the end, but I can make adjustments to suit your requirements.
I play an acoustic guitar, unplugged in small venues, or through an amplifier and with a microphone for larger ones. I can supply the electrical equipment, which is PAT tested, and I hold Public Liability Insurance.
Three of my talks are illustrated, for which I can use my own projector, but the venue will need to supply a screen or suitable blank wall.
I’m no longer accepting bookings specifically for Zoom talks – I find that performing to a little green dot on the computer rather sucks the joy out of the occasion! However, if you book me for a face-to-face talk and a resurgence of Covid-19 forces another lockdown, I will of course honour the booking and be happy to give the talk by Zoom.
Fee:
Miranda’s fee for community groups of up to about 40 people is £40 + 30p per mile travelling expenses. For larger audiences and commercial organisations, please contact her to discuss.
She is normally prepared to travel throughout Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire. Please contact her to discuss the options for bookings further afield.