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Conor Masterson Violin

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About Conor

Classically trained violinist, performing classical and pop covers as a soloist. Formerly band violinist with artist Niall Horan on tour.
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Newry
Public liability insurance of £10 million

I am a classically trained violinist, having studied my undergraduate and masters in classical violin performance at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. I love performing and have been lucky enough to work with both professional orchestras throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as in the pop session scene working with pop artist like Niall Horan. I am proud to have performed as a band violinist on global world tours and have performed in major venues throughout the world such as Maddison Square Garden, The Three Arena Dublin, The Millennium Dome London, The Royal Albert Hall London, The Hollywood Bowl and many others. As well as my live performance experience I have experience in recording music and have performed on many pop tracks during my time with Niall Horan's band. For events I love to mix my experience of pop and classical, to provide a playlist that can suit all occasions. Wether it be a relaxed atmosphere with a mixture of classical repertoire mixed with pop arrangements for violin and piano, or a mixture of upbeat pop and jazz tunes with a full backing tracks, I am confident I can provide a great atmosphere to suit your event. For events I can provide my own sound system for my violin and backing tracks, but I have also worked with venues with their own sound systems successfully and make it my responsibility to provide the best solution for every event. If you have specific song choices for your event I offer to make arrangements to add these into my set list. If you have any requests or special requirements for your event I will endeavour to attend to these and am confident I will be able to provide a premium service to your event.

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Conor's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Francis C
25 days ago
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5 out of 5

Simply outstanding. Very pleasant to deal with and did a wonderful job. Could not give enough praise to Conor.

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Rebecca M
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

Honestly, Conor was incredible! The compliments he received were so deserved from all of our wedding guests! Especially oceans my feet may fail was the favourite! Thank you Conor!

JM
Julie-Ann M
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Conor made our day so special. He played me in and us out of the ceremony and then played for our drinks reception and his music was outstanding! Our guests all commented on the fabulous music. If you’re thinking of having a violinist we couldn’t recommend Conor highly enough. Just Fab!

Reply from Conor
3 months ago

Thank you so much Julie-Ann! You and Robert were so nice to work with and I was so happy to play for your wedding day. Thanks again and hope the rest of your day was amazing.

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Lauren W
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Conor was fantastic to work with and extremely talented. Communication was great as he was very responsive with any questions I had. Would highly recommend him

Reply from Conor
3 months ago

Thank you so much Lauren, it was a pleasure to meet you both and play for your day and wish you all the best in your married life!

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Tanya T
2 years ago, for a Wedding in Newry
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5 out of 5

Conor helped us create the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. He gave us a great choice of music to chose from and was so easy to work with! Our guests were absolutely blown away by his music and are still talking about it. Conor is really an amazing violinist who I would highly recommend for your wedding!

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Lucinda A
2 years ago, for a Corporate event in Dublin
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5 out of 5

Conor was excellent and so professional. We booked him and left it totally up to him in terms of the music and he got the music and tone spot on. I would definitely book him again. He was ideal for a luxury event

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Conor's Song list

Piano Backing Track
A Thousand Years – Christina Perry
Anyone – Justin Bieber
Apologise – One Republic
As it was – Harry Styles
Beauty and the beast – Disney
Best Part – Daniel Caesar and H.E.R
Caledonia – Dougie MacLean
Cant Help Falling In Love – Elvis
Carry Youn Home – Alex Warren
Chasing cars – Snow Patrol
Closer – Chainsmokers
Dancing on my own – Robyn
Dog Days are over – Florence and The Machine
Enchanted – Taylor Swift
Falling like the Stars – James Arthur
Feels like Home – Chantal Kreviazuk
Halo – Beyonce
I’m With You – Avril Lavine
If I Were A Boy – Beyonce
Iris – Gogo Dolls
Let It Go – James Bay
Make you feel my love – Adele
Man Who Cant Be Moved - Script
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
Peaches – Jack black
Somebody to love – Queen
Somewhere only we know – Keane
Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’Roses
Teenage Dream – Katy Perry
Thinking out loud – Ed Sheeran
Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
Use Somebody – Kings of leon
We found love – Rihanna
Wildest Dreams – Taylor swift
Without you – Usher
Band Backing Tracks
A Little Respect – Erasure
Angels – Robbie Williams
Black Or White – Michael Jackson
Born To Run – Bruce Springsteen
Boy’s Of Summer – Don Henly
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli
Cheap Thrills – Sia
City Of Blinding Lights – U2
Complicated – Avril Lavine
Devil in Disguise – Elvis
Dog Days Are Over – Florence and The Machine
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart – Elton John
Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
Human – Killers
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Live Forever – Oasis
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Love Lift Us Up – Joe Cocker
Lover – Taylor Swift
Many of Horror – Biffy Clyro
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Run – Snow Patrol
Sky Full Of Stars – Coldplay
Something Just Like This – Coldplay
Thinking Of You – Sister Sledge
Titanium – Sia
Until I found you – Stephen Sanchez
Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
We Found Love – Rihanna
Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift
Winner Takes it All – Abba
Without You - Usher
You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
Easy Listening/Jazz
Aint no sunshine
Bright Side Of The Road
Brown Eyed Girl
Buona Sera
Come Fly with me
Everything – Michael Buble
Have I Told You Lately
I put a spell on you
Ive Got You Under My Skin
Just a Gigolo
L-O-V-E
My Girl
Summertime
The Way you look tonight
You Make Me feel so young
Classical/Film music
Ave Maria – Schubert
Canon in D – Pacabel
Chanson de Matin – Elgar
Chanson de Nuit – Elgar
Czardas – Monti
Gladiator - Hanz Zimmer
Lord Of The Rings – Howard Shore
Meditation from Thais – Massenet
Never Enough – Greatest Showman
O Mio Bambbino Caro – Puccini
Praeludium and Allegro – Kreisler
Salut d’Amour - Elgar
Spring – Max Richter
The Swan – Saint-Saeans
Vocalise – Rachmaninoff

Conor's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£312.50
Up to 1 hour£437.50
Up to 2 hours£625
Up to 3 hours£812.50
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 hours
This includes music before the service begins for guests arrival, music during the ceremony, and music as guests leave.
£375
Dinner Service2 hours
- 2 x 55 min performances as dinner is being served (with 10 minute break where background music will be played)
£500
Drinks reception2 hours
2 x 55 mins each during your drinks reception with a short 10 minute break between where background music will be played.
£500
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception3 hours
- Music before the service begins as guest arrive, music during ceremony and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception.
£625
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner6 hours
- Music before the service begins, music during ceremony, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 55 min performances as dinner is being served.
£1250

Add-ons

Song request
+£25
Piano and violin
+£375
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, I can offer services with violin, violin and piano, string quartet and string quartet with piano. Singer can also be added to all these option

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

I will always be flexible with timings and dates if I can accommodate and there are not closings with other bookings.

How much time do you need to set up?

1 hour set up is preferable but a minimum of 30 minutes before is the minimum requirement.

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

Yes of course, I will be happy to talk through all set lists with clients and discuss your preferences.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes absolutely. I will always offer my own sound system but will also lease with venues to see if there are more suitable sound systems already in place for larger rooms and functions.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Of course. If you have any requests for your event I am happy to talk it over. If the piece is not easily sourced and in my library of songs there may be an additional cost for this service.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Traditional church music, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Irish rock, Traditional Irish folk, Easy listening, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Top 40
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching, Arranger, Orchestrator, Composer
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