Steve Christie

FAQs

• Please, describe your act or business in on sentence:

  Versatile Pianist with huge repertoire, able to play in any style for any occasion.

• What are the highlights of your career?

  Playing aboard the Orient Express, for The Spitfire Sisters on tour, and at Air Studios, London for Sir George Martin.

• What is your competitive advantage (special features)?

  I am able to play anything I have heard, and able to weave medleys together as people give me requests. I can also play every single Beatles song ever written.

• What kind of events do you usually serve?

  Corporate, Private Functions, Drinks Receptions, Product Launches

• Who are your previous clients?

  Venice-Simplon Orient Express, Belmond British Pullman, Rolls-Royce, Gilette, Esso, Dock Gate 4, Incognito Winchester, Hilton Hotels etc

• How can event planners pay for your services?

  By Bank transfer - I use an online booking system that handles invoiving etc.

• How long do you play for?

  2 x 45 mins max

• Do you have your own PA and lighting?

  Not for Piano work. I will only play if there is a piano (acoustic or electric) at the venue and it is in good working order and in tune to approximately A=440 concert pitch.

• Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?

  Yes

• How much space do you require?

  As a pianist - the space of a piano - approx 2m x 2m As a duo 3m x 2m As a trio + female singer 4m x 2m

• My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?

  Yes, I can play anything provided I have heard it.

• How many breaks do you take? How long are they?

  In a 2 set gig, I take one break for 30 mins usually, but can space breaks out differently, i.e. 3 x 30 min sets with breaks in between across 2 hours (max)