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Traditional string quartet - 2x violins, viola, cello. We play music of all genres. Arrangements can be made of special requests. The Chanot Ensemble is a string quartet which specialises in live music for Weddings, Receptions, Corporate Events & Private Parties. We are also happy to perform at Music Society and other concerts. Our extensive repertoire of more than 250 pieces includes classical, jazz and popular music. Based in central Norfolk, we perform in Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire. With many years of experience in playing both for formal, corporate events, we specialise in playing for Weddings. We are very happy to provide assistance with the planning and choice of repertoire for your special occasion. We can also arrange your special request – a feature which many couples like during the signing of the register. For the larger events, the Chanot Ensemble has on its books many of the best musicians in ...

We are a family of musicians playing a mix of English Irish and Scottish. Suitable for all abilities including complete beginners, we include a caller and teach the dances first. We can go as at fast or slow a pace as you wish. All the traditional dances Gay Gordon's Strip the Willow Virginia Reel Blaydon Races Lucky 7 Circassian circle etc We play as a 4 or 5 piece band violin keyboard ukulele / mandolin / bass We can do waltzes for free dancing and tunes from Jane Austin era eg Mr Beveridges Maggot. lots of Morris dance tunes and a collection of Orkney melodies. We can play special requests including Happy Birthday All you need is love most things can be sourced.

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.

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...

Experienced and lively sting quartet with extensive repertoire in a variety of musical genre. Arioso String Quartet is a lively, vibrant, experienced group of musicians based in Suffolk. Well established, with an excellent reputation, Arioso regularly play throughout Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Arioso String Quartet was established around 1999 and have been playing together ever since. We have an extensive and diverse repertoire and we are happy to advise you on suitable music for your event. Arioso have played at all of the major venues in East Anglia. We are highly recommended wherever we play, including such prestigious locations as Wherstead Park, Hintlesham Hall and Layer Marney Tower. We will often liase directly with events coordinators at your venue which helps reduce the work load involved in organising a big day. A string quartet creates a fine welcoming atmosphere adding a touch of class and sophistication...

Welcome to the Suffolk String Duo. As young, dynamic professionals, their ability to perform at the highest level has led them to play at high profile events in venues including Clarence House, Kensington Palace, Lambeth Palace, the Saatchi Gallery, and for clients such as John Lewis, Barclays Capital Connect, Grossmith perfumes and Coutts & Co. They also have performed extensively for wedding’s all over the country including venues as the Royal Opera House, Syon Park, Great Fosters, Notley Abbey, Ritz and Lanesborough Hotel. Individually, each member is rapidly making their mark on the music scene, playing with many of the top orchestras, pop artist, recording and filming for Sony, the BBC and performing at concert venues around the UK. The Suffolk String Duo has an extensive repertoire from classical through to pop, and should the song you want not be on our list we are able to arrange it for you. The Suffolk String Duo is availa...

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.

The Suffolk-based Scintillo String Quartet has gained an enviable reputation for providing professional live music of the highest standard for a wide variety of engagements including weddings, corporate events and concerts in venues throughout Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk, & Cambridgeshire. Working as freelance musicians, between them the members of the quartet boast a wealth of musical experience, including performing with the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, the Iceni Ensemble, English Serenata, and live performances on BBC Radio 4 and at The Comedy Store in Leicester Square. Collectively, and to name but a few, members of the quartet have performed for HM The Queen & HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, HRH The Princess Royal, Boris Johnson, Tony Blair, Sir Colin Davis, Elgar Howarth, Lang Lang, Julian Lloyd-Webber, Annie Lennox, Jo Brand, Rich Hall, Loyd Grossman, Alistair Cook, David Yates, Griff Rhys Jones & Juliet Stevenson CBE. We pride our...

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...

SingSong Club is the latest event to hit East London's night life, somewhere between live karaoke and a full band, the SingSong Club's sing along events turn any occasion into a party. With guests encouraged to bring an instrument, percussion, or voice, the night takes shape from the ever evolving songlist, projected complete on the big screen with chord changes and lyrics. ​ Pick a song from a huge selection of classics and go it alone, or be guided by the SingSong Club acoustic band. Everyone can join in and anyone can be a star. SingSongClub are available for public and private events, all ages welcome.

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

Juma Steel Band is a cut above because we pride ourselves on a response to your enquiry within hours so you are not kept waiting. Juma Steel Band is made up of musicians with one aim,to make sure the customer is happy. Good time keeping, reliability,and professionalism is our top priority. Juma steel band has been running now for over 10 years. The steel band musicians have travelled all over the world, from the Far East, Middle East and Europe. We also do various community events in the UK. Juma steel band can play a mixture of different types of music,and covers ranging from calypso,latin,reggae, pop to rock and roll. As a steel band we cater for all types of functions , ranging from Weddings, Civil and Renewal vows, Birthdays, anniversaries, Summer parties, Caribbean nights and Corporate events. Rest assured that the music the Juma steel band plays will remain in your minds forever.

From the music of the Big Band era, to modern chart hits via Las Vegas and Hollywood, the Chris Mackey Orchestra is as comfortable in the dance hall as the concert hall! This versatile 10-piece band features some of the best touring and West End musicians, led by trombonist and vocalist Chris Mackey, the orchestra has the versatility of being able to smoothly transition from Glenn Miller to Amy Winehouse. If you want your 40’s night swinging to Big Band hits, or your wedding guests dancing in the hall and not outside because the disco’s too loud(!) then the Chris Mackey Orchestra is for you. Contact us and discuss your requirements and let the Chris Mackey Orchestra make your party go with a swing!

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...

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.

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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.

We’re The Groovy Cats - a professional party band that will make your event special. Since 2013, we’ve been playing around the UK & Europe - at weddings, parties, functions and even ski resorts. That means our set is tight, and we know what audiences want! As a group of pro musicians, we care about two things: making your event a night to remember & filling your dance floor all night. Our influences are really varied - we love to play funk influenced songs from Prince and James Brown and then get everyone singing with a classic. We've got a huge repertoire, which means we can tailor our set list to the event, making sure everyone has a great night. Check out our video below, and give us a shout!

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...

Are you looking to make your event unforgettable with stunning modern acoustic covers of classic rock and pop? Acoustically Tuned can provide the magic whether it be Beatles or Bowie, U2 or Amy Winehouse, Coldplay or Adele, Travis or Buddy Holly. Intimate and unobtrusive, yet casting a spellbinding atmosphere Acoustically Tuned pride themselves on a carefully selected setlist performed in a tasteful fashion. Your guests can mingle and chat whilst Acoustically Tuned provide something that only live performance can provide. Experienced female vocalist Marisa and commercially released guitarist Mark understand the importance of selecting the right songs and interpreting them in a classic fashion. Perfect for:- Wedding breakfast/cocktail hours / during the meal - Wedding Ceremony - Drinks reception - Bar-Mitzvah (we can do some traditional songs too) - Special birthdays and anniversaries - Hotel lobby - Bars and RestaurantsNo rock star dema...

WEDDING BANDS - DJ/LIVE BAND - JAZZ BAND - SWING BAND - DJ - JAZZ GROUPS Please enquire for our full range of musicians. Our music company operates as a collective managing some of the finest professional musicians in the North West. We specialise in creating packages for the entirety of your event selecting versatile musicians who can perform a wide range of styles throughout your day. Alternatively, if you'd prefer, we can of course provide you with just one musician or band.

Gemma Turner provides Wedding & Event Entertainment from Solo performers, to Lavish Operatic Shows to Singing Waiters.

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.