Christopher Heron

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐍 – 𝐌𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓 Chris Heron is a professional Northern Irish violinist specialising in weddings, corporate entertainment, private celebrations and luxury events across the UK and beyond. Performing on acoustic and electric violin, Chris combines classical elegance with contemporary energy. Each performance is tailored to the setting, audience and atmosphere, from understated background music to upbeat roaming sets and high-energy electric violin alongside a DJ. 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄𝐒 Chris regularly performs at weddings, corporate receptions, awards events, product launches, private parties, birthdays, festivals, hotels and evening celebrations. Performances can include: - Relaxed background music for receptions, dinners and networking events - Upbeat roaming violin - Feature performances and special requests - Acoustic or electric violin - High-energy DJ collaboration - Music tailored to a theme, brand or occasion 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 For wedding ceremonies, Chris provides live music as guests arrive, a tailored entrance piece, music during the signing of the register and a celebratory exit. Couples can choose from an extensive setlist and request music for the key moments of their day, from classical favourites and Bridgerton-inspired arrangements to modern pop, romantic ballads and film music. For drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, performances can move between chilled background music and lively roaming sets. Music can be divided into shorter bursts to work naturally around photographs, meal service, speeches and the flow of the day. A special entrance track for the couple can also be included for the wedding breakfast. 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 For corporate receptions, private dinners, award ceremonies and product launches, Chris can provide elegant background music, upbeat roaming sets or a more focused feature performance. Music can be selected to complement the audience, event theme or brand, with options including awards stings, entrance music, bespoke requests and carefully tailored playlists. 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 Evening performances can include electric violin alongside a DJ or party playlist, with house, Ibiza, disco, pop, R&B and dance music performed on and around the dance floor. A wireless setup is available for evening and party performances, allowing Chris to move freely through the room and interact naturally with guests. 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐈𝐑𝐄 Chris’s repertoire spans modern pop, romantic ballads, R&B, Afrobeat, Motown, house, disco, folk music, classical crossover, film scores and cinematic soundtracks. His curated “Vibe Lists” help clients choose a musical direction for each part of their event, whether the atmosphere calls for understated elegance, modern background music or a lively party set. 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 Career highlights include performances at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, SXSW in Austin, Glastonbury, Leeds Festival and Latitude, alongside international performances in Paris and Germany and appearances with the Urban Soul Orchestra. Chris has also performed for major companies and organisations including Aston Martin, Louis Vuitton and Goldman Sachs. 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐏 Chris provides professional sound equipment, wireless roaming options and multiple PA systems where required, allowing performances to move smoothly between different parts of a venue. Full PAT certification and £10 million Public Liability Insurance are included. Every booking is carefully planned around the music, timings and atmosphere of the event.