About Mark

Top class pianist based in the North East with over 20 years experience playing weddings. Song requests included with each booking!

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Pianist

Durham

Public liability insurance of £5 million

Mark Thompson is a pianist based in Durham in the North East with 20 years experience playing for weddings, functions and private events. He takes pride in providing a totally bespoke service to completely meet your music requirements for your wedding or event. Mark plays anything from the most current pop music, through to jazz, classical, classic pop/rock, musicals, Disney, and everything in between, and will work with you to put together a playlist for your special event. Every booking includes choosing as much music as you like from his extensive repertoire list of around 1500 songs, plus up to 6 requests which Mark will learn for you. Available for wedding ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, early evening arrival, and any combination of these, he prides himself on his professional but relaxed approach which has given him the highly-rated reputation that he has today. Mark can provide his own professional set-up of stage piano and PA system indoors or outdoors, or play a venue’s existing piano, and is available nationwide or for destination weddings.

Mark's Reviews

“Mark played piano during our wedding drinks reception, and he was absolutely brilliant! So many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed his playing, and it added such a special touch to the day. Mark was professional, talented, and a pleasure to work with. We can’t recommend him enough for any event!”

“Mark just played at our wedding for our ceremony and drinks reception and he was amazing! He created the perfect atmosphere and ambience for our most special moment and I’ll never forget it, definitely a memory that’ll stay with us forever. So talented and his repertoire is vast with something to suit everyone. Our guests all commented on how wonderful having him play was. Perfect accompaniment for the perfect day. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much Mark!”

Mark'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)	£250
Up to 1 hour	£337.50
Up to 2 hours	£475
Up to 3 hours	£618.75

Wedding ceremony1 hour

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£337.50

Drinks reception2 hours

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

£412.50

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception3 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.

£475

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.

£625

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Musical theatre, Film / TV music, 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, Country, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Ragtime, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, Motown, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, World music

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Instruments:

Piano, Organ

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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, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Burns night, Virtual event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise

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