Hire Katy Harston | Violinist in Hull

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About Katy

Professional Solo acoustic or electric Violinist, available across the East Yorkshire area for Weddings, Parties or other solo opportunities

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Violinist

Hull

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A violinist like no other.... Classical, Rock, Pop, Musical.... Acoustic, Electric, Backing tracks The choice is yours 🎶🎻 I am a versatile Violinist who will work with you to ensure that the music is perfect for your special occasion. Classically trained to Grade 8 standard and have played for Weddings and other special occasions for over 10 years. I play for Orchestra's, String Quartets, Musicals and as a recording artist for local bands. My performance will be a highlight of your day.

Katy

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

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Communication

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Punctuality

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Katy's Reviews

5 out of 5

Katy has been absolutely amazing and so belpful throughout our booking. Our guests spoke very highly of her, she played beautifully during our ceremony & reception! 100% recommended!!

5 out of 5

Katy was amazing from planning to end! Everyone was so impressed! Lovely and talented lady!

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We are so glad we chose you to play on our wedding day, thank you Katy! X

5 out of 5

Katy played at my mother's funeral. She was incredibly supportive throughout the process leading up to the funeral and played beautifully. I cannot praise her enough, an exceptionally gifted musician and a very caring and compassionate person too. Highly recommended.

Katy played for our Wedding in June 2017, she was truly amazing. A very professional lady, very nice, down to earth person, with a spectacular talent. Nothing was too much trouble, I had several sit downs with her (this is not strictly necessary) and Katy made suggestions that really suit us and our day. Everyone complement on how wonderful she was. I would highly recommend her for any type of gathering.

I had the pleasure of meeting Katy at a recent Wedding Fayre, she is truly an amazing violinist! Her music created a great atmosphere perfect for any event. Katy is also a lovely person and I hope to hear her playing her violin again soon

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5 gigs

Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore

Saved the day!

Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice

8th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years

Katy's Song list

Violin with Backing Track

1973 – James Blunt

The A Team – Ed Sheeran

Aint got no – I got Life – Nina Simone

All About You – McFly

All about Tonight – Pixie Lot

Another Bear – from ‘Finding Neverland’

Apologize – One Republic

Ashes to Ashes – David Bowie

Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty

Beautiful – Christina Aguilera

Bedshaped – Keane

Black Velvet – Alannah Myles

Born To Try – Delta Goodrem

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Caberet – from ‘Caberet’

Chasing Pavements - Adele

Circle of Life – from ‘The Lion King

’The Closest thing to Crazy – Katie Melua

Complicated – Avril Lavigne

Domino – Jessie J

Don’t let the Sun go down on me – Elton John

Don’t Speak – No Doubt

E.T The Extra Terrestrial – from ‘E.T’

Every Breath you take – The Police

Every Teardrop is a waterfall – Coldplay

Family Affair - Mary J Blige

Fly me to the Moon – Diana Krall

The Fear – Lily Allen

From a Distance – Bette Midler

Georgia on my mind – Ray Charles

Glad you came – The Wanted

The Godfather – main theme from ‘The Godfather’

Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys

Hallelujah – Alexandrea Burke

The Heart asks pleasure first – from ‘The Piano

How long Will I love You : Ellie Goulding

Human – The Killers

Into the West – from ‘The Lord of the Rings : The Return of the King

’I still haven’t found what I am looking for - U2

I will always love you – Whitney Houston

If I were a boy – Beyonce

Jar of Hearts – Christina Perry

Jealousy – Will Young

Jurassic Park – from ‘Jurassic Park

The Lady in Red – Chris de Burgh

Last Friday Night – Katy Perry

Living on a Prayer – Bon Jovi

Love Goes Down – Plan B

Mad World – Tears for Fears

Mamma Mia – ABBA

Midnight train to Georgia – Gladys Knight and the Pips

Moon River – from ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s'

Mrs Robinson – Simon and Garfunkel

Murder on the Dancefloor – Sophie Ellix-Baxter

My Heart will go on – Love theme from ‘Titanic’

One Day I’ll fly away – from ‘Moulin Rouge’

On my Own – from ‘Les Miserables’

Other side of the World - KT Tunstall

Panic Chord – Gabrielle Aplin

The Power of Love – Frankie goes to Hollywood

Rule the World – Take That

Run – Leona Lewis

Shoot the Moon – Norah Jones

Son of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield

Someone like you – Adele

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Tell me its not True – from ‘Blood Brothers’

(Take a little) Piece of my Heart – Erma Franklin

Thank you for the Music – ABBA

There are worse things I could do – from ‘Grease’

Tiny Dancer – Elton John

Titanium – David Guetta feat Sia

Toxic – Brittney Spears

Viva la Vida – Coldplay

Warwick Avenue – Duffy

What makes you beautiful – One Direction

Who’s that Girl – Eurythmics

You Raise me up – Westlife

You’ve got a friend in me – from ‘Toy Story’

You’re so Vain – Carly Simon

Unaccompanied

Classical Selection

Arie : Bach

Air on G : Bach

Arioso : Bach

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba : Handel

Ashokan Farewell : Jay Ungar

Ave Maria : Schubert

Chanson de Matin : Elgar

The Entertainer : Scott Joplin

Fire Music : Handel

Greensleaves : King Henry VIII (Allegedly)

Largo (Ombrre mai fu) : Dvorak

Selection from the Four Seasons : Vivaldi

Trumpet Tune : Jeremiah Clarke

Trumpet Voluntary : Schumann

Traumerai : Schumann

Wedding Marches : Mendelsohn and Wagner

Film/Jazz Standards/Musicals

Anything Goes : Cole Porter

All I ask of You : From ‘Phantom of the Opera'

Beauty and the Beast' Medley

Bring Me Sunshine : Morecombe and Wise

Can you Feel the Love Tonight : From the film ‘Lion King’

Fawlty Towers

Theme tune- For the love of a Princess: From the film ‘Braveheart’

Gladiator Soundtrack : From the Film ‘Gladiator’

I Dreamed a Dream : From ‘Les Miserables'

The Kiss : From the film ‘Last of the Mohican's'

Music of the Night : Phantom of the Opera

Someone to watch over me : Gershwin

Summertime : Gershwin

Sunrise, Sunset : From ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ : By Bock

Pop/Rock Music

All About You : McFly

All of Me : John Legend

A Thousand Years : Christina Perri

At Last : Etta James

Big Spender : Shirley Bassey

Chasing Cars : Snow Patrol

Danny Boy : Frederic Weatherly

Don’t Stop Believing : Journey

Everything I do (I do it for you) : Bryan Adams

Fields of Gold : Sting

F**king Perfect : Pink

Groovy Kind of Love : Phil Collins

Hallelujah : Leonard Cohen

Hey Jude : Beatles

If I Fell : Beatles

I’ll Stand by You : Chrissie Hynde

It Had to Be You : Frank Sinatra

I’ve had the time of my life : Medley/Warnes

Just the Way You Are : Bruno Mars

Living on a Prayer : Bon Jovi

Lost : Michael Buble

Make You Feel My Love : Adele

Mamma Mia : ABBA

Marry You : Bruno Mars

Moon River : Henry Mancini

Over and Over Again : Nathan Sykes

Perfect Day : Lou Reed

Run : Leona Lewis

Sex is on Fire : Kings of Leon

Shine : Take That

Single Ladies : Beyonce

Someone like You : Adele

Songbird : Eva Cassidy

Thank You : Dido

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face : Roberta Flack

Thinking Out Loud : Ed Sheeran

The way you look Tonight : Jerome Kern

Time after Time : Cyndi Lauper

Time to say goodbye : Sartori

Try a little Tenderness : Otis Redding

Unforgettable : Nat King Cole

When I’m 64 : Beatles

When you say Nothing at All : Ronan Keeting

Wonderful Tonight : Eric Clapton

Wonderful World : Louis Armstrong

Yellow : Coldplay

You Raise me Up : Westlife

You'll be in my Heart : Phil Collins

Katy's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£50
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£400

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

I can also offer Violin/Viola duet Violin/Violin duet String Quartet option

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

I only take 1 booking per day to ensure that I am available for you for the whole time, even if the times change

How much time do you need to set up?

I arrive no later than 1hr before the booking time to ensure I have plenty of time to set up and do a sound check

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

Absolutely! I will work closely with you to give advice and help you pick the perfect music for your day.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I come fully self sufficient. I even bring with me a playlist and my Public liability certificate in case the venue want to see them.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I can... and I love learning new pieces to make your day totally unique. However I do ask that a) it is actually playable on the Violin and b) You give me at least 3 months notice in case I have to compose it as well as learn it.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Classical crossover, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Contemporary classical, Electronic, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1940s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Pop, Acoustic, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Covers, Light music

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Instruments:

Violin, Viola, Cello

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show

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