Client and press reviews

“So talented with a super cool vibe, we couldn't have thought of anyone better to serenade our wedding than Renee. She has and does it all!”

“Renee has a relaxed and welcoming persona that immediately sets you at ease. I've never experienced such a well-planned set list. Renee begins with a series of soft Caribbean jazz songs, soothing the audience and making them forget the stresses of their day. With each song the tempo grows until before you know it you're swaying to a lively beat, smiling when Renee smiles, and singing along with the chorus. Though undoubtedly the star, Renee does not dominate the stage. She shares the spotlight with her band mates. Most songs include a solo from either the guitarist or brass player and during these interludes Renee rests back, closes her eyes and appreciates the music. It's wonderful to see a band that obviously enjoys performing together. Too often with popular bands or singers, their onstage chemistry seems strained and interactions perfunctory. Renee's music and enthusiasm is infectious, and will leave you on an emotional high.”

“Captivating in her manner, voice and message… Simone could sing any genre of music and make it her own; her sultry and soulful voice glided around the room settling in for the night on the laps of all the audience members, like a purring pet. Her band were to be commended, with tasteful snare and percussive sounds and beautiful jazz guitar accompanying her; the soloist who pulled out various brass and woodwind instruments and the odd harmonica added just the right amount of colour, and harmonies were musically excellent with brilliant light and shade. Final word: mesmerising.”

“Miss Renee Simone is world class. Her singing voice is incredible. She is effortless in her taste, style and music. She made my birthday night a huge success and all my guests just adored her. Don’t hesitate to hire her. Thank you Miss Renee 🙏🏽 ❤️”

“Renee brings superstar power and grace to everything she does. She intuits the guests energy and adjusts the performance to maximise the success and enjoyment of the event. I've had the good fortune of contracting Renee for two of my events now and highly recommend her.”

“Miss Renee Simone was such a delight to have as the musician and DJ at our wedding. She is an extremely talented musician. We lost track of how many compliments we got from family and friends saying how much they loved her music. She did such an incredible job of a special song we asked if she could learn for our ceremony. A true artist — we couldn’t recommend Miss Renee Simone enough.”

“Humble and relaxed, she sat amongst hay bales and organza drapes with such poise, as though she were nestled amid silk and velvet surrounds. And just when you thought this stunning Caribbean goddess couldn't get any cooler, she pulled out a ukulele. Hook. Line. Sinker. This show seamlessly mixes original numbers with covers, leaving one with an appreciation for her song-smithery as well as her honeyed vocals. Simone is an intoxicating performer who shines on stage, and she deserves to be seen clearly by all. A wonderful night of Caribbean-style soul and jazz — take my advice and allow yourself to be captivated by Miss Renee Simone.”

“Renee was fantastic and was incredibly talented and she gave our whole wedding from start to finish the perfect atmosphere. I could not recommend her highly enough! She certainly knows how to work the crowd.”

“Reminiscent of an early Sade.”

“Renee is not only an exceptional musician but a talented curator of the arts. Over the past month, we worked with her team to select exquisite musicians, singers and performers for each of our events. From start to finish, Renee was nothing short of perfection; always delivering the most lovely musical experiences for our guests, jaw-dropping local fire dancers, and creating a series of memories that our guests will never ever forget. I will recommend Renee and the Byron Bay Experience until I'm blue in the face — she's a professional, a dream-maker, and a total delight to work with. Thank you for bringing so much passion and attention to detail to each of our events. We are forever amazed and better off having worked with you!”

“A smooth and tasteful blend of styles, like Randy Crawford meets Neneh Cherry.”

“It was a real pleasure to be at Jazz Cafe Camden for the Omar show. Supported by Miss Renee Simone, a singer of high quality, who produced a beautifully crafted set, accompanied by a fine band.”

“It's just got a beautiful soul and looks great. I could sit and listen to that all night. It's beautiful. I'm first in line to buy the album.”

“MRS was a delight to work with from the first moment of contact. Utterly professional, friendly and flexible. She created the ultimate atmosphere for our wedding, seamlessly transitioning from summer-chill live performed set into party-times DJ set. Highly recommend for total confidence that your special day will sound amazing.”

“A wonderful talent.”

“Reggae rhythms, jazz and blues influences are clear, and these can be attributed to her love of the music of great singers of the 1930s and 40s, such as Josephine Baker and Billie Holiday. She is also influenced by the work of many contemporary artists, and injects her music with a good dose of soul. Her backing band had a very good percussionist who kept a Latin beat running through the numbers, as well as a great guitarist and an excellent multi-instrumentalist who can really do wonders with a soprano saxophone. Miss Renee Simone adds further colour to the orchestrations on her ukulele. It is her remarkable voice, though, that captivates the audience, with her unique way of expressing the meaning of each number, and her versatility in embracing a wide range of material. Her voice is a joy to listen to as she turns every number into a piece that is all her own, even standards, and songs from groups like The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Some might say that she greatly improves them, and I would not argue with that.”

“Fantastic! It was perfect. She created a perfect atmosphere during the cocktail section of the wedding and then created a great vibe later in the evening. The guests loved it!”

“Miss Renee Simone played our main stage to an adoring crowd.”

“Miss Renee Simone and her band can get any crowd dancing like they never have before.”

“I heard 'ROAR' and was really impressed by the range and quality of the writing, singing and playing. Miss Renee is able to straddle jazzy soul, folk, pop and reggae and make all of the styles her own. A great singer with a very unique style. If honey had a sound it would be the voice of Miss Renee Simone.”

“ROAR is a rootsy, smooth collection of soul and R&B from Jamaican-born, Byron Bay-based vocalist Miss Renee Simone. Simone's songs are delivered with a relaxed, back-porch elegance that recalls both classic vocal jazz and the egalitarian vibes of Blue King Brown or Mama Kin. Good vibes x 11.”

“Without a doubt, we highly recommend Miss Renee Simone and the Byron Bay Experience! As soon as we booked our wedding venue, the next important thing we organised was our music and jumped at the chance to secure the Byron Bay Experience as we had heard amazing things about Miss Renee Simone. Our wedding day was incredible and Renee didn't disappoint! From an acoustic ceremony, to a jazz, soul and RnB garden reception, followed by an upbeat DJ set - she brought the vibes to our special day. We also asked Bryon Bay Experience if they could help us find an African drummer to create a surprise experience for our guests. Our amazing drummer, Gabriel, accompanied by Renee on the decks, created the most amazing bridal entrance, getting everyone up on their feet and setting the tone for our the evening. A moment we'll never forget! We couldn't recommend Renee and the Byron Bay Experience more highly! She was the perfect choice for our wedding day.”

“We had the pleasure of having Miss Renee Simone from the team at Byron Bay Experience perform at Fig Tree Restaurant, and it was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment she arrived, her vibrant energy filled the room, captivating the audience with her beautiful voice and engaging stage presence. Renee seamlessly blended a variety of genres, showcasing her versatility and talent. Each song was delivered with passion, and you could feel the connection she had with the wedding guests & couple.”

“Renee and Judit from Byron Bay Experience helped plan our wedding and were an absolute pleasure to work with. It honestly felt like I was planning my wedding with two of my close mates. Their experience and knowledge of local vendors and suppliers was so valuable and I knew I could trust any suggestion they made. When our wedding was sabotaged by rain they quickly responded with a wet weather alternative that completely saved the day, all whilst making the sure bride and groom were having a good time. I would highly recommend Byron Bay Experience for your next wedding or event.”

“Creative, passionate and awesome!! Renee and her team are brilliant to work with. Will definitely be working with them again in the future.”

“Running a high quality aspirational team reward and recognition program every year is a vital part of our culture. Each year we work hard to come up with a trip away for high performers that gets them excited to aim at and importantly includes activities and experiences that they couldn’t do on their own and so given that most of our team has experienced Byron a number of times, the challenge was how do we make this trip a remarkable bespoke event and the facts are, we couldn’t have achieved this without Renee Simone at Byron Bay Experience. Renee listened openly to understand our needs and vision and then carefully went about curating our event. In the process she brought some real honesty, intuition and genuineness to our Byron experience and always with a happy spirited ‘can do’ attitude and smile. Her contacts in the entertainment and hospitality industry are deep and impressive and she pulled together an event that was way above our expectations, it was the best decision we made for our event of 12 attendees. Renee was responsive to our ideas and worked with us to find unique solutions to fit our style that we wouldn’t have achieved otherwise. She perfectly crafted a beautiful and cohesive event that melded everyone's ideas into something special. Renee also anticipated the group’s needs and responded to them by making sure everyone was perfectly looked after over the 3 day event. She is very organized, professional, detail-oriented, reliable, lots of fun and a pleasure to work with. We always felt like everything was under control. We didn't have to worry about anything in delivering ‘money can’t buy’ experiences for the team. She even managed to have Tones & I perform at our event right before she hit the big time. Renee also performed at our event and was regarded as one the highlights of the trip. To say Renee exceeded our expectations would be an understatement and I can’t wait to work with her again as I’ve recommended her to one my closest friends for his Byron wedding. If you’re considering any event in Byron and surrounds, booking Byron Bay Experience is a no brainer and when you meet her, you will know immediately that you're in the best hands possible.”

“These guys are amazing! Having used them now multiple times for different services, they deliver to a high standard every time. The musical performances are next level. Miss Renee Simone is absolutely amazing. Her voice captures any audience and keeps them dancing the night away. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

“Highly recommended! Renee and her guitarist Cameron travelled to the Blue Mountains near Sydney and put on a wonderful show! First, Renee and Cameron did an amazing job at our ceremony (processional, music item during the signing of the registry and finally the recessional), then they performed a beautiful 1-hour live acoustic duet, followed by Renee's full DJ set throughout the reception - all up it was about 8 hours of fun! Lisa, who helped coordinate the booking for us, was also very accommodating, friendly and obliging, which made the preparation for the event stress-free and enjoyable. For me, aside from the obvious, the most important component of a good wedding is great music - and BBE delivered! It brought a tear to my eye to hear Love by Lana Del Rey sung in Renee's unique style, while respecting the original. The live set during the early part of the reception was gorgeous and the DJ set was pure fun! Renee even put up with our Eurovision insertions to the set list (not always everybody's taste) and kept us all dancing. My feet hurt the next day which is always a sign of a fun evening. Many people commented on the music at various intervals and the atmosphere created can not be undervalued. A very happy couple!”

“We used Byron Bay Experience on the 12th Nov at Fig Tree Restaurant for our wedding and boy are we glad we did. We loved the day and so did all of our guests. People have not stopped raving about Miss Renee Simone and her voice. Everyone loved every moment. We used Renee in the duo for our ceremony, for live music during canapés and then to DJ. All we can say is WOW! They exceeded all our expectations. The dance floor was packed and we wouldn’t have changed one moment from the day. We really wanted to set the vibe from the music from the day and the team at Byron Bay Experience and Renee smashed it out of the park. We wish we could do it all again tomorrow. Don’t hesitate to book them in, you won’t regret it.”

“Byron Bay Experience were amazing to work with. We had the pleasure of experiencing the incredibly talented and super professional Miss Renee Simone as a singer (part of a trio) and DJ (with percussion) during our week long event at Byron recently. She tailored her gigs to suit our group perfectly! Thank you again for an awesome start and finish to our conference. Can't wait to work with you again. :)”

“We hired Renee and her Band for our wedding at Fridas Field. When our wedding planner fell through, Renee stepped in and became our planner as well. During the planning stage, Renee was extremely helpful with vendor choices, schedule suggestions and removing stress from us as the couple. She worked tirelessly with the venue to ensure the day went off without a hitch. Onto the music, WOW. Renee and her team provided a classy and unique experience that was exactly what we were looking for. Renee's ability to transition from a classy, elegant and soulful performer to a DJ working the dancefloor was unreal. I would highly recommend Renee to anyone looking for a Planner/Singer/Band/DJ ETC ETC. She will do your event justice and have all of your guests saying, "How good was the Band/DJ/Singer"”

“As a wedding planner, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many musicians and DJs over the years, and Miss Renee Simone truly stands out as one of the best in the industry. Her voice is incredible. From the initial coordination to the final song of the night, her professionalism, organization, style, and attention to detail makes a significant difference in the success of each event.”

“Miss Renee is absolutely the best. Our wedding simply wouldn’t have been what it was without her and her amazing band. We had to reschedule 4 times with all the travel restrictions and Renee was so unbelievably understanding and still so excited for us with each reschedule. She was so helpful with all the planning and really went above and beyond to help us coordinate and make sure it was everything we wanted it to be. On top of being so kind, organized, professional and all-round amazing to work with.. she has the most AMAZING voice and energy. She performed a beautiful acoustic set for the ceremony and had everyone on the dance floor the whole evening. I must have heard “the band and DJ are amazing!” About a hundred times from our guests. She had all our guests literally begging for more as the venue was closing up. Without a doubt one of the best decisions I made was Miss Renee, she is an absolute 12/10!”

“Renee is the absolute best. Her voice is insane but talent aside, she is the most fun, beautiful person inside and out and we were so lucky to have her and her guitarist Matt at our wedding. Honestly could not recommend them more. The right music was always a big priority for our wedding and Renee nailed every part of it. From our aisle song, to having everyone singing along during dinner, to hours of the best wedding dance floor we've seen (not biased, just true!) she couldn't have been better. Our brief was house party vibe and as a DJ she perfectly read the room and created our dream dance floor. Everyone of all ages was up right until the end whether it was to an old classic or deep house - months later our mates are still talking about it. She was SO much fun and we'll be using her for every big event we have in the future. Thank you so incredibly much Renee.”

“My now wife and I booked Miss Renee Simone for our wedding in October this year. With all of the ever changing restrictions around Covid, we were quite nervous as to what the atmosphere of the wedding would be like and whether we would be able to achieve a party vibe for the event. We could not have been happier with Renee and her band. Renee’s voice is absolutely incredible and made the ceremony and cocktail hour very intimate and special. Once the formalities were out of the way, Renee’s DJ set was perfect for our group of friends and the dance floor ended up being bloody loose! We are quite picky when it comes to music and Renee was great in understanding the vibe we wanted to create for different parts of the day and incorporated lots of the songs we sent through as a sample of our taste. She also gave us great recommendations for aisle songs, etc. So many of our guests have commented to us since the event how much they loved Renee’s music too! Given her ability and her versatility we would highly recommend Renee Simone to anyone!”

“We were lucky enough to have Miss Renee Simone perform at our wedding - we are now all obsessed with her! She transitioned our big day from the more formal aisle song (performing a perfect Elton cover), to our fun first dance (DJ’ing our favourite song from UK duo Honne), then she moved us on to some Caribbean vibes for dinner and finally she got us pumped up with a DJ set to take the night away! Miss Renee seemed to understand our crowd so perfectly because I barely got a chance to pee! Every song pick was better than the last and I just could not drag myself away from the dancefloor! She made our day such a highlight, and during a particularly difficult year, she’s such a positive ray of sunshine beaming out into the world! We count ourselves very lucky to have experienced her magic and will look for every opportunity to have her sound elevate every event in our life. xx”

“We had Renee play for us at our wedding and she was absolutely incredible!! She made our day so special, from learning our chosen song to walk down the aisle, to playing live sets at Canapés/ over dinner and to playing our first dance live. She had amazing communication prior to the day and was a wealth of knowledge with planning how the day should run. It was an absolute pleasure to have Renee play for us and we cannot recommend her enough. Thank you!! Dani and Dan ❤️❤️”

“Miss Renee Simone played our wedding at the beautiful Surfaris Retreat Crescent Head. She was absolutely spectacular. Dreamy acoustic tunes through the ceremony and cocktail hour then the most epic DJ set with saxophone all through the night. Everyone was raving about the tunes!!! She was an absolute delight to deal with and really helped us planning the days music. I honestly couldn’t recommend her enough!!!! Thanks so much Miss Renee!!!!!! Xxx”

“Renee was the absolute highlight of our wedding! The music and the vibe were the most important aspects of our celebration and we were over the moon with her performance the whole night. She brought the house down with the amazing vocals and live band set and then tore the dancefloor with the DJ set. She is all and more and we cannot flaw her, great artist, great professional and even better person.”

“Words can’t quite capture how incredible Renee was. We had the absolute pleasure of having her both sing and DJ at our wedding, and she was an unforgettable highlight of the day. Her soulful setlist had guests applauding after nearly every song, and when she moved into her DJ set, the dancefloor never emptied — and to her credit, neither did she. Renee kept the energy high and the vibe perfect all night long. We couldn’t recommend her more highly and hope to have the chance to see her — and her amazing duo partner — perform again soon. Thank you, Renee, for making our night truly special!”

“Miss Renee was a dream. From the first phone call my fiancée had with her we knew she was a professional when it came to weddings. We also loved the fact that she didn’t require heaps of information from us but rather a “songs we would love and hate to hear” to guide her set list. I am the first to admit that our song list was totally random was we both like such different music - a large contingent of our guests were from the country so we wanted a mix of classics and modern music - no easy task! We were first drawn in by the mix of live performance and DJ set for our wedding but on the day it was even better than we could have imagined. She picked up the vibe of our wedding and took it to a whole other level - the dance floor was something we will never forget! Our guests were just as obsessed as we were! Would highly recommend!”

“The minute I spoke with Miss Renee I knew she was going to be such a special part of our wedding day. The entire organisation was so relaxed and easy and nothing was a problem. Miss Renee sang at our ceremony, during dinner and then spun the discs after dinner for so much dancing. People I have never seen dance before were burning the floor! If it wasn't for Miss Simone that would have never happened. Oh and boy......she has the most beautiful voice you will ever hear and the moves to suit. Thank you gorgeous for being a part of our beautiful day, it meant so much to us.”

“Miss Renee came highly recommended and she did not disappoint. We provided playlists for multiple parts of the day, and she worked with those to create a perfect flow and an amazing overall playlist. On the night, she read the room beautifully, kept the dance floor full, and brought such a fun, upbeat vibe. On top of that, she was so nice and easy to work with. ⭐ 5/5 – Great energy, great music, great person.”

“Renee is perfection and made our party so much fun! From the moment we booked I felt we were in the best hands. Everything was easy and seamless. Her and her band brought the vibes and everyone had the best time listening and dancing the night away to our favourite songs. Thank you beautiful Miss Renee Simone - can’t wait for the next time”

“The most wonderfully talented, kind and caring human. Renee has the most beautiful voice and knows how to create a warm and calm atmosphere for the start of an event but can certainly pick it up to get the dance floor started- only problem is, no one was willing to get off it! Through the multiple date changes and cancellations of our wedding (due to COVID) Renee couldn't have been more accomodating and approachable. A real Gem! Couldn't recommend her more highly.”

“We couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible role you played in our wedding in Byron Bay! It was truly the best day and night of our lives, and everything came together so perfectly—especially the dancefloor, which was an absolute highlight! We received so much amazing feedback from our guests about your singing and energy! We are beyond grateful for everything you did to bring our vision to life. A huge thank you again for being part of our special day—we’ll be reminiscing about it forever! Highly recommend!”

“Amazing organising skills , very professional and great vibe. Nothing was a problem and it was a real pleasure dealing with Renne. We had the perfect wedding day!! I highly recommend Renne, she was 10 out of 10.”

“Miss Renee Simone (and her incredible band) played at our wedding in late 2020 (ceremony, live music sets, DJ sets). Due to COVID restrictions we were unsure how our day and night would look. Renee however quickly put our concerns at ease. Renee is an incredible and engaging musician and has such amazing stage presence. She is also a beautiful soul who was an absolute dream to work with - I could not recommend Renee more highly.”

“Renee created the most incredible soundtrack for our wedding last night, at Rae’s Wategos Beach Bryon Bay. The dance floor was heaving from the first song to the last. Simply outstanding at reading the crowd and keeping the vibe going.”

“Miss Renee Simone was INCREDIBLE. My partner and I had her at our wedding and she truly made our day so special! She made the most amazing atmosphere, her playlist was so good, and her voice, INSANE! Made such an awesome vibe for my big island family! Will 100% recommend her to anyone looking at having the best night of their lives! Xxx”

“Renee sang and DJ'd at our wedding and she was incredible. Her voice is so beautiful, and she created such a fun atmosphere for everyone on the dance floor later on. I cannot recommend Renee enough, she helped make our wedding an absolute dream xx”

“I booked Renee for my 40th and she was spectacular! DJ set with vocals, playing a mixture of music to ensure everyone had a great time. She's the business, don't think about booking her, just do it.”

“Renee was my first choice for a DJ at my birthday party and I have absolutely no regrets! She never failed to read the crowd and play the right song at the right time to get everyone dancing! I would, without a doubt, recommend Renee and Byron Bay Experience for any events where quality music and good vibes are essential. Thank you so much Renee for an amazing night!”

“Renee was sensational. Great voice, great playlist, had everyone dancing. Everybody was enthralled with her performance. She can easily entertain and please a diverse age range of audiences. Highly recommend her.”

“Renee entertained us at a small private function and managed to get even the reluctant amongst us, up on the dance floor. A beautiful voice and lovely presence. Highly recommend.”

“Renee is not only a consummate professional, she is an absolute delight in every possible way. Incredibly talented and clearly knows how to bring out the best at any function. Such a treat to have her perform at my partners 60th. Thank you.🙏🙏”

“Our Miss Rene Simone, a long standing local Byron personality and entertainer, wickedly talented with her sultry voice and vivacious personality perfect for any special occasion, private events, weddings, corporate functions you name it where ever I`ve seen her preform, she's a true professional. I`m personally hooked on her seductive grooves, but she`s quite at home with Jazz or any hip tunes as a DJ she reads the crowd and really gets them movin movin !!”

“Renee, thank you for creating magic at this special event..... You read the crowd perfectly and delivered not only music, but everlasting memories for many guests..... look forward to working together again!!”

“Superb entertainer with a superb voice and huge personality! Will definitely book Renee again!”

“Renee and her partner were great! Beautiful singing followed by a great dj session. Nobody wanted to go home. We highly recommend her.”

“Picked exactly the right music for the vibe we needed. Made our event just the way we were visioning it”

“I hired Renee for my friends hens party she did above and beyond to celebrate my girl on her special day. I couldn’t recommend Renee any more 5 stars xxx”

“We had the pleasure of working with Miss Renee Simone and her guitarist on our wedding. She was amazing to work with on all levels from the ceremony, to canapés, through to the dance floor. She writes and composes the most beautiful original music, which she played at the beginning of our reception. Then got the party started on the decks. She was easy to work with, understood the vibe we wanted to create and shared her years of experience guiding us with additional suggestions. The evening ran super smoothly and everyone had an absolute ball!! Renee helped make the best day of our lives even more memorable for all.”

“Renee Simone's effortless vocals were only trumped by her broad smile.”

“It was beautiful. To me it's like a car CD — I'd put you guys on and drive for hours to keep the stress down. It's a calming feeling… beautiful music, and you guys are tight with the vocals. I think you're fantastic. If I was at a record company and you guys wandered in with that vibe and did it that well, I'd just send you down to the recording studio immediately, it's excellent.”