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About Gaynor Sutcliffe

Music tailored to pure ambient or ‘let’s get the party started’, sing along environments. Violin, piano and vocals and any requests taken.

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Violinist

Clitheroe

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After studying violin and piano at the Royal Northern College of Music and playing with prestigious orchestras and ensembles such as the Halle and BBC philharmonic I joined the internationally acclaimed Swing Commanders and toured Europe and the USA for ten years as multi instrumentalist, vocalist and dancer. My string qtet, trio and duo performs regularly for corporate functions and weddings and as a soloist I have recorded with Bonner Tiler, Richard Hawley and Alex Jones along with performing in front of Prince Charles and the Queen classically. As a soloist I perform any genre and can take any request as experience ranges from folk, classical, jazz, pop, world music, Swing and many other styles. Whether it’s a violin to serenade guests as they arrive followed by a little ‘over the head jazz piano’ or accordion or moving more towards a bit of a dance and sing along I guarantee to create just the right vibe for the occasion working closely with you to accommodate special requests and styles. The best thing is that you create different sounds without having to hire different musicians.

Gaynor Sutcliffe

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

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Communication

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Punctuality

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Gaynor Sutcliffe's Reviews

5 out of 5

Gaynor was in constant communication before hand up until the day to make sure we were all on the same page about everything. She was also so helpful in organising last minute evening music. On the day she played everything beautifully and exact how we wanted. All our guests commented on how good the music was! We’re so pleased we could have Gaynor play at our wedding 😄

5 out of 5

Gaynor was absolutely amazing !!! Leading up to our wedding, her communication was superb. She offered plenty of advice and ideas. I asked for a song that she hadn't covered before, this was no trouble to her at all ! On our wedding day (7/11/25) she was there bang on time. Her musical talent is something else !!! She didnt miss a note. Im so, so , so glad we booked her ! Everyone commented on how good she was and how lovely the violin music in the background gave a much more romantic feel ! I cannot recommend this lady enough, please book her with great confidence. Thankyou so much Gaynor, you made our day that little bit more special x

5 out of 5

Gaynor was really professional and great. All the way through she communicated with us. Never a moment she did not reply. She was very good with letting us know her professional views. She Knew what we wanted and explained it all. Made us feel at ease. Guests loved the violin at the wedding ceremony. I would Highly recommended Gaynor. Thank you so much ajay and Sophie.

5 out of 5

Gaynor was an absolutely superb addition to our wedding! So glad we decided to book her! We got married on Blackpool Promenade and Gaynor was super flexible and accommodating, moving quickly to avoid a rain shower, playing us out of the wedding Chapel on the front and then making the way to our Reception venue to play guests in and during the drinks reception. She was easy to contact before hand and willing to take requests for songs to play, and she shared with us an extensive catalogue of songs we could choose to hear on the day. Guests were blown away by how good she sounded, and we heard lots of feedback from people throughout the evening about how much they had enjoyed the violin! Such a cool addition to our wedding! We would highly recommend Gaynor for anyone who wants to add a touch of cool and class!

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Gaynor Sutcliffe's Song list

Intimate song list.

Any request, genre taken.

Swing

Pop

Jazz

Ambient

Classical

Retro

1940’s

1950’s

1960’s

1970’s

1980’s

1990’s

2000’s

Songs from Musicals

Songs from shows

Folk

Irish

Scottish

American

Bluegrass

Ceilidh

Pop

Singalongs

Gaynor Sutcliffe's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£115
Up to 1 hour	£180
Up to 2 hours	£200
Up to 3 hours	£225

Ceremony and pre ceremony2 hours

Music as guests arrive 30 mins prior to event. Bridal entry, signing and exit of church.

£250

Drinks reception2 hours

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

£275

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner4 hours

- 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.

£450

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

It’s always an advantage to only have to book one or two musicians to provide music for the day. This keeps costs down substantially and makes life a lot easier with communication. I provide various sounds and vibes depending on what you want and need and can work closely with you to tailor the day exactly how you wish.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Bridgewater Hall Carnegie Hall Earls Court Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Theatres across the UK and Europe Jazz and 1940’s festivals in UK, Ireland and Europe Various Texas dance halls and venues Wedding venues up and down the UK, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Nora Jones Stevie Wonder Ella Fitzgerald Modern pop artistes Hotclub of Cowtown Nigel Kennedy

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Glastonbury Festival.

Do you have different line-up options?

As a solo It would always be myself combining options of violin, piano, accordion and vocals. I also offer a duo which adds on saxophone and clarinet and a trio with double bass. Also a five piece swing band. In addition a string quartet, trio or duo.

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

Timings can be flexible as I understand things and plans can change. As long as the day is booked in we can fine tune timings nearer the day if required.

How much time do you need to set up?

Set up takes 20 minutes if acoustic or 45 minutes if PA is needed. Depending on requirements we can normally work around the venue and events of the day.

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

I would normally play a selection of requests and my own set. I try to gauge who is listening and tailor it to the vibe at the time. Every function is different and it is often good to leave a little space to go with guest reaction. Sometimes they want to sing along, sometimes just to chat and this changes throughout the day.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

All equipment totally self contained.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I can learn pretty much any song/tune/genre/style.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Country, Rockabilly, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Gospel, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Motown, R&B, Soul, Tribute, Vintage, World music

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Instruments:

Violin, Piano, Accordion, Singer

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Sound technician, Transcription, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Community music worker, Animateur

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