Hire Ensemble in Bedfordshire

The Stretto Quartet is a sought-after ensemble for social events, corporate functions and weddings, in London and further afield. They are happy to travel to your event, and will bring with them their professional approach, reliability, flexibility and sense of fun. If you are looking to find a string quartet consisting of four individually talented players who combine to perform with a considerable flair and zest, this is the string quartet for you. The four members of the Stretto Quartet first worked together during a tour of Chennai, India. Three members of the group toured China together, and two studied in the USA before meeting their Canadian violinist. Though clearly well-travelled, they have also individually appeared in Phantom of the Opera in the West End, on screen in the film of Les Miserables, and with the Welsh National Opera. They enjoy playing all styles of music, from Mozart to Michael Jackson, and convey their...

Trifonics is an outstanding flute and strings trio with unimaginable performance skills. Being in the UK's premier league of classical musicians, these three ladies have performed on stages all around the world. Not only is this trio what you would imagine a classical performance to be, Trifonics have a specialist skill in being able to sing, dance and interact whilst playing bringing a classical music to a new level. Brought together by meeting whilst busking in the historic Covent Garden, Trifonics have performed regularly in venues around London including 'Villa Di Geggiano' - Chiswick where their rendition of the Can-Can went down a storm. "It was something quite outstanding to watch them dance the Can-Can whilst playing so in tune, including the cellist!" - Elizabeth Rennie. Trifonics also have an extensive repertoire of background music where the harmonious melodies of the flute and strings serenade quietly in the background while people...

Giardino Strings is a distinguished ensemble composed of highly regarded professional musicians who have played extensively in concert halls across Europe. The group specialises in professional music engagements, weddings, proposals, corporate and Bollywood events, parties and Jewish celebrations including Bar Mitzvahs and Jewish weddings. The group is especially versatile and can perform as a solo, duo, trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, octet or chamber orchestra depending on your request or budget requirements. The group’s repertoire of strings arrangements is one of the largest in the UK ranging from classical to jazz, pop, soul, Bollywood, folk, Jewish and Israeli. The group can also arrange your favourite playlists to be performed at your special event if not already in their extensive collection.

London ceilidh band The Spring Heeled Jacks is an exciting five-piece band delivering healthy doses of energising dance tunes from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and beyond. Drawn from a number of experienced dance musicians and callers, The Spring Heeled Jacks are guaranteed to make your event a memorable one. From foot-stomping jigs to elegant waltzes, their repertoire draws on both traditional tunes and their own compositions, with a style and rhythm which is irresistibly danceable. Whether you're looking for a traditional Scottish wedding ceilidh, a fun birthday party English barn dance or even a Welsh twmpath for your community fundraisers, the Spring Heeled Jacks would love to hear from you. We are a London ceilidh band but are happy to travel.

A collective of multi-instrumentalists, able to provide an array of options catered to your event - Their repertoire consists of 1920s/30s jazz and vintage hits. Starting from a duo and then working up to a swingin' band option - The Night and Day Collective are the perfect addition to any event looking for a splash of vintage/jazzy atmosphere! Ideal for Background music Wedding reception drinks Evening entertainment for Weddings Private Parties Gatsby/Vintage Parties Corporate Outside/Unplugged Events (including Roaming options)

The Lollipops are a professional vintage inspired vocal trio, with a passion for the music and the fashion of the era! The group cover a wide range of repertoire from the 1940s up to the 60s and also cover 70s - modern songs with authentic 3 part harmony arrangements. The Lollipops formed through their love of harmonies. Bound the please the crowd with their authentic choreography, close sweet harmonies and fantastic outfits. They take inspiration from artists such as The Andrew Sisters, The Puppini Sisters, The Chordettes, The Shirelles, That Marvelettes, Bette Midler and many more! They are available for a variety of events such as weddings, birthday parties and private functions, and deliver a fantastic and enjoyable experience with a nostalgic and vintage twist!

Bowfiddle is an all female ensemble which specializes in classical and light music entertainment for weddings, functions, corporate events, parties and concerts. The group can be hired as a String Quartet, a Trio (violin, viola and cello), a Duo (violin and cello), solo cello or can be expanded into a small string orchestra comprising of six to eight musicians. Presentation can be formal or more relaxed; co ordinated ball gowns, evening wear or smart casual. Bowfiddle has performed at a wide range of prestigious venues such as Buckingham Palace, Blenheim Palace, Goodwood House, Spencer House, Wallace Collection, Claridges, Woburn Abbey and many top London hotels. The players have worked with the likes of Joan Armatrading, Take That, Alesha Dixon, Spice Girls, Shirley Bassey, Madonna, Peter Gabriel to name a few; and on another note The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Opera, Moscow City Ballet; plus West En...

Surrey wedding band The Winklepickers. Providing live music entertainment that will really get your event going. By offering options of booking a solo guitarist with vocals for a more relaxed atmosphere through to a lively quintet that will add a spark to your special day, The Winklepickers give you the unique ability to tailor your musical entertainment for your specific needs. The Winklepickers are available in the following formats: [These prices are for 2 hours of live music divided to suit your requirements, background music through the sound system during breaks and the learning of a first dance song just for you] Solo (guitar and vocals) for £300 Duo (guitar and vocals with double bass) for £500 Trio (guitar and vocals, bass and drums) for £800 Quartet (guitar and vocals, bass, drums with keyboard or saxophone) for £1000 Quintet (guitar and vocals, bass, drums, saxophone and keyboard) for £1200

Rachel Somerset is a professional violinist who specialises in providing outstanding and high standard live music performances for corporate and private events, weddings, dinner parties, serenades and many other special occasions. Having established herself as one of the most sought after violinists in the UK’s Events & Wedding industries, Rachel performs at over 180 private and corporate events each year. Rachel is an avid performer of extraordinary music and is regularly engaged to perform in London and the rest of the UK, Europe and South America. Her live and eclectic electric/acoustic violin performances bring a touch of excellence to any great event as well as being a fantastic alternative to a string quartet.

Interactive Children's Theatre Company offering small scale performing arts birthday parties and original shows for a family friendly audience. All our shows and parties include drama, dance and songs. We offer themed birthday parties, workshops and shows for birthdays, event, weddings and corporate entertaining. We can also offer Pantomime and meet and greet characters

The Amazing Singing Waiters are stunning, highly entertaining, professional classically trained singers, soloists and ensemble performers. The hugely popular Singing Waiters Duo, Trio and four voice acts, Operatic Wedding Soloists, and bespoke ensembles in Trio, Quartet or larger choir formats. We are a well established London based ensemble who have been performing together successfully for over a decade throughout the UK and abroad, though we also regularly audition young talented singers fresh from the Guildhall, Royal College of Music, Royal Academy and Trinity to keep our performances fresh and youthful.

String Infusion managed by Emma Rushworth National and International String Ensemble. String Infusion all female vibrant string group ranging from 1-20+ offering any ensemble size from solo, duo, trio, quartet or beyond. We are musicians offering acoustic or electric performances.Our musicians are professionally trained at top Music Conservatoires. Together with choreographed moves, an eye for fashion and captivating output we entice audiences of all ages on a global level. We can play acoustic by day and electric by night whatever atmosphere you wish us to create it will be delivered. As well as quality performers we are versatile and adapt to any style of music. We benefit from repeat work through client recommendations offering a unique performance for every event Our bespoke service ensures we exceed our clients expectations. CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS BELOW: Can’t begin to tell you how overwhelmed we were by the girls’ performa...

Nominated for Best Folk and Country Act at the Radio 1 presented, 2016 Unsigned Music Awards, sisters Laura and Mary-Anne were born into a bluegrass family, with their father performing alongside Dolly Parton, and mother Kathy being a songwriter for over 30 years. They perform in vocal harmony with Mary-Anne also playing guitar and Laura on piano. A show will include Jazz from Laura's days singing on cruise ships, and at the 2011 New Orleans Jazz Festival, some ROCK from Mary-Anne's touring with a International Michael Jackson and Pink Floyd tributes, DANCE from writing for Ministry of Sound, where 'Solitary Confinement' and 'Scenario' made the top10 Dance charts and everything in between! Acoustic arrangements of songs can also be made for weddings, first dances, anniversaries and more... WHAT TO EXPECT Live, festival, folky mix of covers and originals, with piano, guitar, percussion, guest musicians - and lots of harmony singing... T...

The Celli Quartet is an exciting all-female cello ensemble, unique as a string quartet in its four-cello line-up. Based in London and Brighton, performing gorgeous music from classical to pop for corporate events, weddings and recitals, the four cellists create a beautiful rich sound that goes beyond background music, playing with style, energy and passion. Also hireable as a Celli Duo, or Solo Cello with backing amp for smaller events.

The Merry Merry Christmas Carol Singing Trio give stunning performances for every kind of festive event imaginable. Our singers are all top graduates from The Guildhall School of Music, Royal Academy, Royal Collage of Music, Trinity, and The San Francisco Conservatory of Music and thus trained to give superb performances with the flexibility to fit any unique requests. We rehearse our extensive festive repertoire of traditional carols and fun seasonal songs in glorious a cappella harmony at the start of every season and perform for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding dinners, corporate events, recordings and live functions. Start your event off perfectly with an instantly festive atmosphere with our singing to your guests as the arrive at your corporate event, dinner, party, festival or wedding.

Monika Ramstein on vocals, Steve Ashworth on keyboard and Shura Greenberg on bass, make up this fantastic, versatile trio. Having performed at some of London's top music venues, such as Ronnie Scotts, Hideaway and Jazz after Dark, and performing at countless parties and functions, this trio will make any event a special occasion. Whether you require soothing background jazz/soul or upbeat funky tunes to boogie the night away, this trio will deliver an unforgettable experience, they can also provide a duo/quartet or quintet. This super talented trio specialize in providing laid back jazz/soul for the first part of your event, whilst the guests mingle, chat and have drinks, then the second half, getting the crowd on their feet to dance the night away. With a varied repertoire there is something for everyone and they are always happy to cater for special requests.

Choir and vocal ensemble Euphony Voices performs a capella or with organ/piano. Services include anything from a duo with backing tracks through to surprise singers and singing waiters. We perform everything from Renaissance motets during a wedding service to barbershop, opera or show-tunes for a corporate event. We have special Christmas and children's programmes, and were the featured carol choir on Absolute FM's Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show live from Tower Hill in 2017. Clients include IKEA, Guinness and World Travel Awards.

Made up of three highly versatile and skilled musicians from the West Midlands, playing Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, Americana, Jazz, and Bluegrass from way back when and up to the present day. Bringing their own PA system and Public Liability Insurance The Doc Emmett Brown Trio create a huge sound with a small footprint and are the perfect musical tonic for your event.  Wes Finch - Guitar and Vocals Wes is a singer with a soulful and dynamic voice and an intricate style of acoustic guitar playing. He adds his own expressive delivery to over a century of well known songs from Hank Williams to The Arctic Monkeys. Jools Street - Violin/Fiddle Jools' violin background stems from classical playing, and he continues with this as a member of the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also studied Bluegrass playing under fiddle player expert Fletcher Bright. His interpretation of many familiar licks on the violin is mesmerising and a rar...

Jonny’s music creates an atmosphere similar to a 1930s Parisian café. The relaxed style makes him a perfect choice to provide background music at a wedding, café, restaurant, bar or private party with a European feel. Jonny is also just as comfortable playing on stage to several hundreds with his two bands Café Manouche and The Improvista Quartet. As a child Jonny threw himself into playing the piano and songwriting, having grown up around music. He learnt to play the accordion at the age of 15 after discovering the music of Django Reinhardt and Tony Murena, who became his musical inspirations. Jonny has performed at hundreds of events all over the UK such as weddings, parties, festivals, Restaurant's, bars and for Celebrities at various events in London. He has also played on the BBC period drama 'Peaky Blinders’. In the gypsy jazz and swing circuit Jonny is considered to be one of the UK’s top accordionist, and has performed with musician...

City String Ensemble is a stylish string ensemble who add a touch of class to your wedding, drinks reception or corporate event. City String Ensemble are a stunning group of musicians who provide entertainment at all events. We are a string ensemble with a difference - the repertoire list features all your classical favourites, but we are not afraid to try something new! You can expect to hear original, quirky arrangements of songs from musicals and films, swing classics, and modern pop songs. Check out our extensive repertoire - and if you have any other songs you'd like the group to perform for you, get in touch and we'll see what we can do! We perform completely acoustically and are able to entertain your guests indoors or outdoors, provided there is suitable cover. We usually ensemble perform as a quartet but we are also available as a trio or duo, depending on space and budget. For Weddings: We can entertain your guests fo...

"GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOUR EARS SMILE!" Add some "Ariella Magic" to your special occasion! For your wedding day you only want the best and here we are! Ariella Strings are the UK’s Top String Music Wedding Specialists! We have 3 groups available for you to book which means we can cater for all budgets and all sizes of venues. The string groups are owned and run by husband and wife team, Cheryl and John Bass. No booking is too small. Every booking is tailored to each client. Our top service stands out from the rest! Travel time and expenses are included (up to 20 miles) - no added extras. We do not charge VAT We offer our clients: Specialist wedding music services Fully qualified, carefully selected professional musicians Friendly, bespoke service Public liability insurance of £10 million Employers liability insurance of £10 million Products liability insurance of £10 million Huge lists of music - pop, jazz, rock and classic...

The Hot Shoes is an energetic swing ensemble, that guarantees to get your feet tapping with their exciting arrangements from the swing era and beyond. The band was founded with Lindyhop and Swing Dancers in mind, but we find that our broad repertoire is popular with all ages and tastes. Ideal for weddings, parties and dance events the Hot Shoes is a professional, experienced and entertaining band that always goes down well! The core element of our music is based on the 1920s swing style, including songs such as the Charleston, It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing and Is you is or is you ain't my baby. However, we also cater for a larger audience by playing more up to date chart songs by artists such as George Ezra, Beyonce, Pharrell Williams, Daft Punk and many more. The Hot Shoes often perform as a quartet, for more cozy intimate gigs, but we are more in our element as the 'full throttle' 6 piece band heard on the recor...

We are a UK Gospel Choir and we provide the perfect live music for your event. We have extensive experience of providing music for Weddings, Funerals, TV & Studio recordings, Corporate events. You can also book us for Theatre shows, festivals and flashmob style surprise entrance which are perfect for Corporate events and Weddings. Uplifting, inspirational, touching, joyous, celebratory, fun, heartwarming are the words often used to describe our performances.

King Brasstards are a great choice if you’re looking for something different and impressive at your event. Made up of seven professional musicians from Leicester, they have fast developed a reputation for being one of the most entertaining outfits around. The seven piece outfit features a sousaphone, snare drum, horns and percussion, and they spent years honing their skills and performing in different guises before coming together to form a mighty ensemble that covers everything from contemporary pop, swing, jazz, soul and funk, all with a New Orleans twist. The band are fully self contained and mobile, making them ideal for festivals, weddings, parties and other outdoor and indoor events. They pride themselves on putting on a spectacular show, and their versatility in being able to perform a stage show as well as perform energetically in a field, means they are a superb choice for events of all shapes and sizes.

Incognito Singers is founded by Soprano, Gemma Turner who has been performing at both weddings and corporate events for over 15 years. For our Singing Waiter act we are proud to offer either 2, 3 or 4 singers to act as waiters competently serving you and your guests before making a short announcement and bursting into song with performances guaranteed to get everybody up on their feet and joining in! We also offer our Classical Crossover ensemble "Opera Infusion", with either 2,3 or 4 singers giving you a show to remember with stunning crossover performances that fuse together the latest pop hit with a twist of Opera, we also include those Opera greats such as Nessun Dorma and Time to Say Goodbye.