Manchester

From: £200

Verified bookings: 2

Reviews: 2

Solo Musician

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Up to 1 hour - £200.00 (this option is the most suitable for wedding ceremonies: most people choose to use any extra time to have background music played as their guests arrive) Up to 2 hours - £300.00 Up to 3 hours - £400.00 Travel expenses will be calculated on an individual basis.

Emily has a versatile, wide-ranging repertoire of pop, jazz and classical music, which can be tailored to suit any occasion. Classically trained at the Royal Northern College of Music, she is an accomplished soloist and has performed in various prestigious venues around the UK (such as Buxton Opera House, Sheffield City Hall and the Bridgewater Hall and Old Granada Studios), as well as numerous smaller local venues around Manchester. Emily was selected to perform with renowned Manchester band New Order in June and July 2017 for a series of shows and joined them for several international tour dates during May 2018. Years of experience playing background music for various events (most notably at the Manchester Virgin Money Lounge for the Emmerdale cast and as resident pianist for Bem Brasil restaurant, Altrincham during 2017) have refined her ability to accurately judge the most appropriate repertoire for the occasion. Emily can be trusted to provide tasteful and discreet live music,...

Certified review

• 26 May 2018

Emily is an outstanding pianist. We felt privileged to have her playing at our wedding reception. She is extremely versatile and played for three hours with only short breaks. Her repertoire is impressive, from modern pop to Chopin and all of it was beautifully arranged and performed both on a keyboard and a piano. She created a superb atmosphere and our guests were full of admiration for her talent. I would strongly recommend Emily for your function.

Certified review

• 6 Oct 2018

Emily played piano for our Wedding and was incredible and very talented, she played all songs we requested very well. She played on both keyboard and piano, meaning I could walk down the aisle to my favourite song. We would definitely recommend Emily for any occasion.

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"Emily was a true professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Emily researched her audience and adapted her programme to fit around our event. Emily has a real gift and showed a real passion for her music! We can't wait to work with Emily again" – Julie Cain, Virgin Money Manchester Lounge . . . "We were privileged to be entertained by Emily at our fundraiser for Everest Base Camp! Emily is incredibly talented and all our guests were thrilled with her performance. We are sure that Emily has a phenomenal future that lies ahead" – Martin Blondel, Steve Prescott Foundation . . . "It was a real delight to have Emily play for us in the Virgin Money Sheffield Lounge. She played for 3 hours, and created a wonderful festive atmosphere which brought our customers and staff together in the run up to Christmas. At many points throughout her performance our customers enjoyed singing along, standing up and having a dance, or simply relaxing with the beautiful music which filled the entire floor. We had some amazing feedback from customers who told us it was a real pleasure to watch and listen to Emily play. We will certainly look to book Emily again for future events." – Holly Garforth
What makes you stand out?
My training at the Royal Northern College of Music and involvement in numerous contrasting projects have given me a lot of experience. Thanks to this and my varied repertoire, I am very adaptable. I work from how my audience seem to be enjoying my repertoire choices, and adjust accordingly to play more of what is best received- every audience is different!
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes.
Do you have any references?
"Emily was a true professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Emily researched her audience and adapted her programme to fit around our event. Emily has a real gift and showed a real passion for her music! We can't wait to work with Emily again" – Julie Cain, Virgin Money Manchester Lounge . . . "We were privileged to be entertained by Emily at our fundraiser for Everest Base Camp! Emily is incredibly talented and all our guests were thrilled with her performance. We are sure that Emily has a phenomenal future that lies ahead" – Martin Blondel, Steve Prescott Foundation . . . "It was a real delight to have Emily play for us in the Virgin Money Sheffield Lounge. She played for 3 hours, and created a wonderful festive atmosphere which brought our customers and staff together in the run up to Christmas. At many points throughout her performance our customers enjoyed singing along, standing up and having a dance, or simply relaxing with the beautiful music which filled the entire floor. We had some amazing feedback from customers who told us it was a real pleasure to watch and listen to Emily play. We will certainly look to book Emily again for future events." – Holly Garforth
What makes you stand out?
My training at the Royal Northern College of Music and involvement in numerous contrasting projects have given me a lot of experience. Thanks to this and my varied repertoire, I am very adaptable. I work from how my audience seem to be enjoying my repertoire choices, and adjust accordingly to play more of what is best received- every audience is different!
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes.
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
Of course! Requests in advance are welcome. I can work with you to come up with a set list including all your favourites, or you can leave it to me.
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
Ideally a break of 15-20 minutes per 90 minutes of playing. However, this is flexible depending on your requirements.