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Jen Douglas - International Wedding, Classical and Electric Violinist based in East Sussex

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Violinist

East Sussex

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Jen is a professional violinist based in East Sussex. Jen has a wealth of experience performing at weddings, theatre, luxury events, corporate functions and special occasions throughout the UK and internationally. With experience spanning theatre, weddings and high-end events, Jen brings a versatile and personalised approach to every performance. Alongside her solo work, she performs with one of London’s top leading ceilidh bands, specialising in Irish and Scottish folk music, and with one of the UK’s top string quartets and beat boxer combining classical strings with contemporary chart hits. Jen’s previous clients include Harrods, Jaguar, Sofitel and Cunard. Her performance experience also includes appearances on BBC, ITV and Channel 4, alongside recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios. From elegant classical music for a wedding ceremony to upbeat pop for a drinks reception or a romantic first dance, Jen tailors her performances to compliment the atmosphere and style of each event. Her extensive repertoire encompasses classical, pop, jazz, R&B, folk and Bridgerton-inspired music, allowing her to create a musical experience that feels personal to every client. Performing on both acoustic and electric violin, Jen offers everything from timeless, romantic melodies to energetic, contemporary performances. Accompanied by high-quality backing tracks through her compact PA system, her performances can be tailored to suit the style and atmosphere of each event.

Jen

5 out of 5

29 verified reviews

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5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Jen's Reviews

5 out of 5

Jen was terrific. Her beautiful and moving performances added just the right touch to our father´s Celebration of Life. She was assiduous in learning the pieces we requested, and her execution, perfection. We are deeply grateful to Jen for everything she brought to an important event for our family and friends. Jen is a true professional, an excellent communicator, punctual and a magnificent violinist, as well as being a lovely person! We were lucky to be able to book her!

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1 month ago

Thank you so much for your kind words Isabelle. It was a pleasure to play for such a beautiful event x

5 out of 5

Fantastic , wish I could’ve seen more being a bride was difficult but Jen was unreal , thank you so much c

5 out of 5

Amazing, really lifted our celebration. Only criticism is we wish she could have stayed longer as did all our guests. Very talented and played the right music for the audience.

5 out of 5

Jen was incredible! A talented musican, she made our wedding. Thank you so much x

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5 out of 5

Have seen Tom on numerous occasions and cannot recommend him highly enough. He has a wonderful stage presence and always makes time for everyone who comes to see him. 5 stars just don’t do him or his band justice. Simply amazing. 5 Stars

5 out of 5

“When I first saw Tom, he was booked as the Teenage Crooner and I was so amazed at his talent and style and how he appealed to all age groups, I immediately booked him for a private function. Neither I nor my guests were disappointed and as the years have gone on he has got better and better becoming a staunch professional and not just as a 'crooner' but as an entertainer. I have been to several of his gigs and can only say that as his voice has got stronger, his repertoire larger, it gets harder and harder to book seats which shows just how high his popularity is and deservedly so as well. I would have no problem with recommending Tom to any of my friends or indeed to anybody in the leisure industry who is looking for a talented and professional singer to entertain their customers.”

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Jen's Song list

CLASSICAL

BACH - Air on a G String

BACH - Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring

BACH - Sheep May Safely Graze

BACH/GOUNOD - Ave Maria

BEETHOVEN - Ode to Joy

DEBUSSY - Claire de Lune

DVORAK - Humoresque

DVORAK - Largo from The New World Symphony

ELGAR - Salut d'Amour

ELGAR - Chanson de Matin

ELGAR - Chanson de Nuit

ELGAR - Nimrod

FAURE- Pavane

FAURE - Berceuse Op. 16

HANDEL - Hornpipe in D

HANDEL - La Rejouissance from Fireworks Suite

HANDEL - Queen Of Sheba

HOLST - Theme of Jupiter

MASSENET - Meditation

MENDELSSOHN - Wedding March

MORRICONE - Gabriel's Oboe

PACHELBEL - Canon in D

OFFENBACH - Barcarolle

SAINT-SAENS - The Swan (Carnival of the Animals)

VIVALDI - Spring

POP - MODERN

ADELE - Make You Feel My Love

ALEX WARREN - Ordinary

ARIANA GRANDE - Thank You, Next

BEN HOWARD - Only Love

BRUNO MARS - Just The Way You Are

BRUNO MARS - Marry You

BRUNO MARS&LADY GAGA - Die With A Smile

CALLUM SCOTT - You Are The Reason

CALLUM SCOTT - Dancing On My Own

CAMILA CABELLO - Havana

CHARLIE PUTH - Attention

CHRISTINA PERRI - A Thousand Years

CLEAN BANDIT - Rather Be

COLDPLAY - Paradise

COLDPLAY - Viva La Vida

DJ KHALED, RIHANNA -Wild Thoughts

DUA LIPA - Cold Heart - PNAU REMIX

DUA LIPA - Dance The Night

ED SHEERAN - Thinking Out Loud

ED SHEERAN - Perfect

ED SHEERAN - Photograph

ELLIE GOULDING - How Long Will I Love You

ELLIE GOULDING - Love Me Like You Do

MAROON 5 - Girls Like You

HARRY STYLES - Watermelon Sugar

JACK JOHNSON - Better Together

JAMES ARTHUR - Falling Like The Stars

JASON MRAZ - I'm Yours

JOHN LEGEND - All Of Me

JOHN LEGEND - Ordinary People

JUSTIN BIEBER - Love Yourself

KATE BUSH - Running Up That Hill

LOUIS FONSI - Despacito

MILEY CYRUS - Flowers

MUMFORD & SONS - Rushmere

ONE REPUBLIC - Counting Stars

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT - Hallelujah

SABRINA CARPENTER - Espresso

SABRINA CARPENTER - Please Please Please

SAM SMITH - Stay With Me

SIA - Chandelier

SLEEPING AT LAST - Turning Page

SNOW PATROL - Chasing Cars

SZA - Nobody Gets Me

TAYLOR SWIFT - Wildest Dreams

TEDDY SWIMS - Lose Control

POP - CLASSICS

THE BEATLES - Here Comes The Sun

BILL WITHERS - Just The Two Of Us

BILL WITHERS - Ain’t No Sunshine

ELVIS - Can’t Help Falling In Love

EVA CASSIDY - Over The Rainbow

ETTA JAMES - At Last

FRANKIE VALLI - Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You

LOUIS ARMSTRONG - What a Wonderful World

NATALIE COLE - This Will Be An Everlasting Love

SIMON & GARFUNKLE - Bridge Over Troubled Water

STING - Englishman In New York

Jen's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£375
Up to 1 hour	£468.75
Up to 2 hours	£593.75
Up to 3 hours	£718.75

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Adding that bespoke touch to each and every event. I tailor all events to what you would like personally on the day and I’m always very flexible.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed all over the world at prestigious venues including The Dorchester, Monte Carlo Casino Theatre, Harrods, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Sofitel Berlin, Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto, The Langham, The NED, 100 Club, Royal Festival Hall, all no.1 UK Theatres, Natural History Museum, The Roundhouse, Grovsenor House, ITV and BBC Studios

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I have always listened to an array of different styles of music from folk, jazz, gypsy jazz, classical, pop and r&b music. All of these styles of music have influenced my playing and I am able to easily adapt my playing style to different genres of music

Do you have different line-up options?

My line up is solo acoustic violin, amplified violin with backing tracks, electric violin with backing tracks. You can have a mixture of all for your event, or whichever suits your event best.

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

I always try my best to be flexible to help insure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know with enough notice. If there is a significant change in playing time then we can take another look at costs and try and accommodate the changes.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually arrive 45 minutes prior to my playing time and will need 30 minutes to set up my PA and sound check. It’s a small PA so doesn’t take much time at all to set up.

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

Yes absolutely! I personally tailor my set lists to what you would like musically and I am very flexible in regards to being led by the type of style or mood you would like on the day.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I provide absolutely everything! Only thing I will need is a plug socket nearby.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes that is no problem at all. I just ask to be given 1 months notice of the pieces you would like. You can choose a maximum of 3 songs that you love and this is included in my wedding ceremony package.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Jazz, Folk, Pop, Rock, Electronic, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Musical theatre, Ambient, Ceillidh, Country, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Acoustic, Covers, Ambient pop, Scottish music, Film / TV music, Bluegrass, Easy listening

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Instruments:

Violin, Electric Violin, Fiddle

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Event types:

Church service, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue 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:

Actor, Dancer, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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