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About Harry

UK Pianist performing at Weddings & Events playing a wide genre of music including modern hits, classical, house and dance music.
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Darlington
Public liability insurance of £1 million

Here's a polished response of around 500 words that showcases both your personality and professionalism: Music has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started playing the piano at a very young age, and what began as a hobby quickly became a genuine passion. Over the years, I've developed my skills, expanded my repertoire, and turned that passion into a career that allows me to share music with people during some of the most important moments of their lives. What makes my act unique is versatility. I love breaking the stereotype of what people expect from a pianist. While I enjoy performing classical favourites and timeless standards, I also put my own piano spin on modern chart hits, movie soundtracks, dance classics, house anthems, and sing-along favourites. This means I can create the perfect soundtrack for almost any event, whether that's elegant background music during a wedding ceremony, relaxed entertainment during drinks receptions, or lively tunes that get guests smiling and singing along. Every event I perform at is different, and that's something I genuinely enjoy. Rather than delivering the same performance every time, I take the time to understand the atmosphere my clients want to create and tailor my music accordingly. My goal is always to enhance the occasion and create moments that people remember long after the event has finished. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of performing at a wide variety of stunning venues across the UK. Some of my highlights include: Ardross Castle • Inverness Rudding Park • Harrogate Whitworth Hall • Durham Kelburn Castle • Largs Wellington House • Ayr Leez Priory • Essex Lartington Hall • Barnard Castle Boldon Park • Newcastle upon Tyne Charlton Hall • Northumberland Manor House Hotel • Durham Grains Bar Hotel • Manchester Kinmount House • Annan Bowburn Hall • Durham Impossible • York Walworth Castle • Darlington Crathorne Hall • Yarm Mitton Hall • Clitheroe Hall Garth Hotel • Darlington The Croft Hotel • Darlington Branxholm Park • Hawick The Exchange • Glasgow Blackwell Grange Hotel • Darlington Runa Farm • Barnard Castle As a performer, professionalism is incredibly important to me. Clients trust me to be part of their special day, and I never take that responsibility lightly. From the first enquiry through to the final note played, I aim to provide a seamless, reliable, and enjoyable experience. I arrive prepared, communicate clearly, and take pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly so clients can focus on enjoying their event. Above all, I believe music has the power to bring people together. Whether it's the emotion of walking down the aisle to a meaningful song, the atmosphere created during a drinks reception, or guests recognising and connecting with a favourite tune, those moments are what I love most about performing. Seeing people smile, sing along, reminisce, or simply stop and enjoy the music is what continues to inspire me. For me, every performance is about more than just playing the piano. It's about creating an unforgettable experience and providing the perfect soundtrack to life's special moments.

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Harry's Reviews

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Laurey B
23 days ago
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5 out of 5

We couldn’t recommend Harry enough! He played at our wedding and was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The music was beautiful and really helped create such a lovely atmosphere during the ceremony. Harry was professional, friendly and so easy to deal with and he did a brilliant job with all the songs we had requested. So many of our guests commented on how lovely the piano music was. Thank you so much Harry for being part of our special day, we really appreciate it! ❤️

Reply from Harry
23 days ago

Thank you so much for your lovely review! ❤️ It was a pleasure to be part of your special day, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the music. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! 🥂

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Alana H
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

harry was incredible at our wedding, he was already playing when our guests arrived and he really set the atmosphere of the venue, he plays beautifully and everyone complimented what a lovely touch it was. would definitely recommend harry😊

Reply from Harry
1 month ago

Alana a massive thank you for leaving this review, I really appreciate it & it was an honour to be part of your beautiful special day!

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Lauren M
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Harry was fantastic at our wedding! Prior to the wedding he was really communicative about the order of play, and learnt a new song for my aisle music. He played beautifully on the day and really added to the atmosphere we wanted to create. Highly recommend!

Reply from Harry
3 months ago

Lauren thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means so much! It was a real joy to play at your wedding, and I wish you both all the happiness in the world!

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Robert M
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

Fantastic

Reply from Harry
5 months ago

Thanks Robert! It was a great event and I really appreciate you giving me 5 stars!⭐️

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Harriet J
1 year ago, for a Wedding
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5 out of 5

Harry played at our drinks reception and was absolutely brilliant. He covered such a wide range of songs that everyone enjoyed, my Nan loved it, my daughter loved it, and all of our friends did too. His playing really set the atmosphere. I’d highly recommend Harry if you’re looking for a pianist.

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Katie P
1 year ago, for a Wedding
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5 out of 5

Harry was an absolute highlight of our wedding! We hired him for both the ceremony and the reception, and he exceeded all of our expectations. His skill on the piano is amazing, and he has a great song selection that resonate with the crowd. He played our requests, making our day feel even more personal. Thanks so much!

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Harry's Song list

A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay
Adore You – Harry Styles
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
All About You – McFly
All of Me – John Legend
Angels - Robbie Williams
Another Love – Tom Odell
A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
Baby One More Time - Britney Spear
Baby - Justin Bieber
Beauty and the Beast
Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
Better Off Alone – Alice Deejay
Beautiful Things - Benson Boone
Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve
Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
Butterflies - Max
Can You Feel The Love - Elton John
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Children – Robert Miles
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Clocks – Coldplay
Come What May – Moulin Rouge
Crazy in Love – Beyoncé
Crazy What Love Can Do – Becky Hill & Ella Henderson
Dancing on My Own – Calum Scott
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Defying Gravity – Wicked
Don’t Look Back in Anger – Oasis
Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Easy on Me – Adele
Everglow – Coldplay
Everybody Wants To Rule - Tears for Fears
Fate Of Ophelia - Taylor Swift
Fix You – Coldplay
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! – ABBA
Glasgow Love Theme – Love Actually
Halo – Beyoncé
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Insomnia - Faithless
I Giorni – Ludovico Einaudi
I Get To Love You - Ruelle
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Impossible – James Arthur
I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons
Kissing You – Des’ree
Legend Of Zelda
Let Me Love You - Mario
Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Man I Need - Olivia Dean
Mirrors - Justin Timberlake
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Night Changes - One Direction
Ordinary People - John Legend
Ordinary - Alex Warren
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Perfect Day - Lou Reed
Praise You - Fat Boy Slim
Pjanoo - Eric Prydz
Rather Be - Jess Glyne
River Flows In You - Yiruma
Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
She’s The One - Robbie Williams
Saving All My Love – Whitney Houston
Simply The Best - Tina Turner
Someone Like You - Adele
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sunchyme - Dario G
Still Dre - Dr Dre
Thousand Years - Christina Perri
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
This Will Be - Natalie Cole
Until I Found You - Stephen Sanchez
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
With You – Chris Brown
Wonderwall - Oasis
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
Your Song – Elton John
Zombie – The Cranberries

Harry's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£250
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£365
Customer questions

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

I only ever book 1 event on each day, so I can be flexible on timings with you.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely, I have a speaker set up that I can offer.

How much time do you need to set up?

Ideally 30 minutes.

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

Yes, of course - as long as the piano is in working order and in tune, then I'm happy to play on it! Or I have my digital piano that I am happy to bring.

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

Yes of course, plus I'll see if you have any requests in advance.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes I have digital piano I can bring.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes I will always do my best to put together an arrangement however, this can't be guaranteed.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Drum 'n' Bass, Deep house, Ibiza club, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Cabaret, Easy listening, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Disco, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Rock, Pop rock, World music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Concert, Christmas party, Birthday party, Cruise
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