Jay Stansfield
About
Musician and songwriter performing original songs on both acoustic guitar and stage piano. Audience interaction features as part of an improvised songwriting section, using lyrics from audience members to craft a song.
Melancholy, gentle, emotionally charged music with a pop sensibility and melodies akin to the 60s and 70s but with a modern twist.
Over 30 years of experience in performance, recording and sessions. Performing live in front of audiences since 1994, recorded numerous radio sessions including Peel sessions and Amazing Radio and also TV performances on Popworld, Channel M and BBC Beatroom
Songs
Melancholy, acoustic driven, powerfully emotional songwriting similar to Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Leonard Cohen, Alex G, Sufjan Stevens and John Grant.
Reviews
Jay Stansfield seems to be caught up in the beauty and wondrous world of 60s pop.
Louder Than War
Jay Stansfield is an amazing British singer-songwriter. Between his lyricism and composition, it’s hard not to love anything that he turns out.
His music has a way with carrying emotion in its most poignant form. Whether it’s your first or fifth time listening to Jay’s music, you’re in for a treat.
Rose Smith, Blog Editor @ TwentyTwoTwentyEight.com
Undoubtedly one of the UKs most underrated songwriters, Jay Stansfield has been at the forefront of several critically acclaimed acts over the years.
Louder Than War
Music Details
Music Type:
Original music
Live Music
Main Music Style:
Pop – Rock (2000 to now)
All Music Styles:
Pop – Rock (2000 to now), Indie – Alternative
Performance Details
Performance language(s):
English
Size options:
1 musician(s)
Vocal options:
MaIe Singer
Instrument options:
Acoustic Guitar, Keyboard – Piano
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Jay Stansfield on ACE Music Booking Agency
Live music hire rating: 4.95 / 5 (13794 ratings)
Verified Booking Reviews
Birthday Party
The band was great and the booking experience seamless.
Flora (07 Mar 2026)
Wedding Anniversary
The booking process was easy. It was helpful to view the sample singing of the singers.
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Private Event - Function
Over the moon with their performance, exceeding already high expectations. To top it off, all of them were really down to earth, genuinely lovely guys. I'd certainly not hesitate to book again for future events. Thanks a million!!!
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Online Event - Virtual Concert
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