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About Abbie James

Multi-genre versatile Violinist ! Played at numerous weddings, parties, events and concerts at Hammersmith Apollo, The Dorchester..

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Abbie James is a professional multi-genre acoustic and electric violinist from London. Her professional credits have seen her play with world renowned artists Ed Sheeran, Ella Henderson and Jasmine Thompson amongst many others. She leads a busy freelance career performing dj live in some of London’s top clubs and restaurants such as Mr Foggs, It London, Bocconcino and performs at top london hotels such as Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square, The Dorchester and many more. Abbie also performs regularly at a host of other top events across the UK and Europe.

Abbie James

4.9 out of 5

13 verified reviews

Satisfaction

4.9

Professionalism

4.9

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Abbie James' Reviews

5 out of 5

Abbie recently performed at our wedding to play throughout our ceremony and drinks reception. The booking process, communication and service was seamless, but most importantly her performance was incredible. We loved having her as part of our special day and would recommend her to anyone.

5 out of 5

Fantastic

4.8 out of 5

Abbie was great throughout the booking progress, she had very fast responses and was very informative. She turned up with more than enough time to set up and her playing was beautiful. The only issue was that the wrong song was being played for our exit walk and also during the signing of the register. However the right song for the exit was played when the best man told her.

5 out of 5

Abbie was excellent and was so professional. We would not have any hesitation in booking her again. Thank you so much Abbie you make our day so special

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5 out of 5

I would like to say a massive thank you to Abbie who played at my husbands 40th party. She is amazing and gets involved with the party. I would highly recommend Abbie for any function. 💕

5 out of 5

5 Star!!A fantastic, reliable and friendly violinist that brings so much joy to events. I would definitely book again.

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Abbie James' Song list

Slow pop : These work really well before a ceremony, as ceremony songs.

Rhianna: Diamonds

Adele: Easy on me

Aretha Franklin: I say a little prayer

Ruth b: The Vow

Adele: Skyfall

Sam Smith: Latch

Ellie Goulding: Still falling for you

Des’sree: Kissing you

Moon river

Stand by me

Greatest showman: Rewrite the stars

Ruth b: Slow fade

Avicci: Wake me up (acoustic version)

Ariana Grande: Almost in never enough

Bruno Mars: When I was your man

Bruno Mars: Just the way you are

Adele: All I ask

Lady gaga: Shallow

Etta James: At last

Megan Trainor: Like I’m gonna lose you

Freya Ridings: Lost Without You

Beyonce: Halo

Elton John: Can you feel the love tonight

Adele: Hello

John Legend: All of me

Coldplay: Yellow

Ed Sheeran: I see fire

Ellie Goulding: Your Song

Sia: Titanium (acoustic version)

Christina Perry: A thousand years

Christina Aguilera: Say something

Ariana Grande: Somewhere over the rainbow

Rhianna: Stay

Alicia Keys: If I aint got you

Greatest Showman: Million Dreams

Cohen: Halleluja

Adele: Make you feel my love

Louis Armstrong: What a wonderful world

Ed Sheeran: Kiss me

John Legend: God only knows

Jason Mark: I won’t give up

Ed Sheeran: Thinking out loud

George Michael: I can’t make you love me

Justin Bieber: 10,000 hours

Sigala: Came here for love (acoustic version)

Calum Scott: You are the reason

Ruelle: I get to love you

Clinton Kane: I guess I’m in love

Ella Eyre: We don’t have to take our clothes off

Labrinth: Beneath Your Beautiful

Stevie wonder: You are the sunshine of my life

Upbeat: These work great for exit of ceremony, drinks reception, dessert to get the party started.

Totes: Dance monkey

Coldplay: Viva la vida

Dua Lipa: Levitating

Clean bandit: Rather be

Camilla Cabello: Senorita

Chaka Khan: Ain’t Nobody

Beyonce: Crazy in love

Michael Jackson: Love never felt so good

Justin bieber: Peaches

Natalie Cole: This will be an everlasting love

Candi station: Young hearts run free

Ben E King: Stand by me

Bill withers: Lovely day

Diana Ross: I’m coming out

Sister sledge: We are family

Camilla Cabello: Havana

Black eyed peas: I gotta feeling

Stevie wonder: Signed sealed delivered

Daft punk: Get lucky

Due Lipa: One kiss

Pharell: Happy

Ed Sheeran: Shape of you

Queen: Dont stop me now

Britney Spears: Toxic

Drake: One dance

Rhianna: Take care

Usher: U Remind Me

Chaka Demus: Murder she wrote

Dua Lipa: Potion

Sigala: Stay the night

Ella Eyre: Came here for love

Due lipa: Cold heart

Michael Jackson: Love never felt so good

Joel Corry: Head & Heart

Mr Probz: Waves

Swedish house Mafia: Dont you worry child

Becky hill: Wish you well

Earth wind and fire: September

Queen: Youre my best friend

Queen: Crazy little thing called love

Michael Jackson: Rock with you

Michael Jackson: Smooth criminal

Bruno Mars: Marry you

Jessie J: Bang bang

Avicci: Hey brother

Taylor Swift: Shake it off

Coldplay: A sky full of stars

Shapeshifters: Lola’s theme

Coldplay: Adventure of a lifetime

The emotions: best of my love

Ariana grande: Thank you next

Lf system: Afraid to feel

Esme :Ily (I love you baby)

Dua lipa: Dont start now

CKay: love nwantity

Abbie James' Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£187.50
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£331.25
Up to 3 hours	£412.50

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£200

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£300

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£700

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

I can offer string duo, trio and quartet bookings. (Higher fees) I can also offer dj live bookings with dj, electric violin and sax (higher fees)

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I try my best to be as flexible as possible.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up an hour before the start

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes absolutely! I will also play any of your requests not on the list as long as it has been sent to me 3 weeks before

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, as long as I receive it at least 3 weeks before

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Electronic, Ambient, Garage, Ibiza club, House, Drum 'n' Bass, Folk, Easy listening, Light music, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Afrobeat, Bollywood, Jewish music

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Instruments:

Violin, Electric violin, Bollywood violinist

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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