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Mia Bleach

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Experienced solo violinist based in Cornwall. Available for weddings, events, recordings and session work playing classical, pop & folk.
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Cornwall

Mia is a solo violinist based in Cornwall, with 30 years of weddings, gigs, festivals & events under her belt. Whether playing Bach, Bon Jovi or Britney, she relishes any opportunity to play live or record. Classically trained from age 4, she fell in love with folk in all its forms while studying music at university, & enjoys blending the styles. Emphasis on improvisation, adept at playing with bands, orchestras & string groups live, in the studio and on camera. Sight-reading not a problem providing sheet music is posted in advance. Also proficient in vocal harmonies. MUSICAL QUALIFICATIONS Grade 8 violin with distinction | 2005 BANDS Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Ottersgear Seacoles Inti Rowland ORCHESTRAS Lancashire Youth Orchestra | 2004 Lancaster University Orchestra | 2006-2009 FESTIVALS Dent Folk Festival with Ottersgear Holmfirth Folk Festival with Ottersgear How the Light Gets In with Inti Rowland Cambridge Folk Festival with Inti Rowland Get it Loud in Libraries with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Two Thousand Trees with Inti Rowland Sofar Sounds with Inti Rowland SUPPORT Trembling Bells with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Diane Cluck with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks The Lovely Eggs with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks The Unthanks with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks The John Langan Band with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks A Hawk & a Hacksaw with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Nancy Elizabeth with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Josephine Foster with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks The Tallest Man on Earth with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Patch and the Giant with Inti Rowland The Young’uns with Inti Rowland VENUES King Tut’s Òran Mór Sneaky Pete’s The 13th Note The Dukes Theatre The Storey The Yorkshire House The Gregson Dulcimer Bar Royal Northern College of Music The Met Cafe Oto Carousel London Union Chapel The Slaughtered Lamb The Lexington The Good Ship The Sebright Arms The Gallery Cafe XOYO Jamboree London Hippodrome National Portrait Gallery St Bartholomew’s Church Brighton RECORDINGS With Dan Haywood’s New Hawks With Inti Rowland With Sam Green and the Midnight Heist With Jordan Francis (vox)

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Genres:
Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Medieval music, Film / TV music, Renaissance, Opera, Fanfare, Musical theatre, Early music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Rockabilly, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Traditional English folk, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Country, Traditional Irish folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Ragtime, Dixieland, Experimental, Light music, Marching, Originals, Easy listening, Avant garde, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Motown, Karaoke, Funk rock, Funk, Disco, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Pop rock, Indie, Heavy metal, Hardcore, Hard rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, Ska, Scottish music, Spanish music, Tango, Skiffle, Latin, Mariachi, Salsa, Reggae, Indian music, Italian music, Jewish music, Greek music, German music, French music, Flamenco, Caribbean music, Calypso, Cuban music, Cumbia, Brazilian music, World music, Armenian, Bollywood, Bossa nova, Australian music, Asian music, Balkan, Argentinian, Arabic, Afrobeat, African music
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching
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Mia's Song list

Pick from the song list or, I can comprise a suitable set list for the occasion based on your musical taste.
POP/FOLK
Alicia Keys – Fallin'
Alison Krauss – Down to the River to Pray
Anne Dudley – Poldark Theme
Atomic Kitten – The Tide is High
The Beatles – Let It Be
The Beatles – Something
Ben E King – Stand By Me
Blue – All Rise
Bruno Mars – Just the Way You Are
The Calling – Wherever You Will Go
Craig Armstrong – Glasgow Love Theme (from Love Actually)
Craig Armstrong – Music from Far From the Madding Crowd
The Cure – Friday I'm In Love
Dr Hook – Years From Now
Elvis – Can't Help Falling In Love
Eric Clapton – Layla
Fleetwood Mac – Songbird
Foo Fighters – Everlong
Frank Sinatra – As Time Goes By
Frank Sinatra – Fly Me to the Moon
Frank Sinatra – Somethin' Stupid
Green Day – Time of Your Life
Howard Shore – Concerning Hobbits (from Lord of the Rings)
Il Divo – I Believe in You
Jamelia – Superstar
Jefferson Starship – Jane
Joni Mitchell – Blue
Joni Mitchell – California
Kate Rusby – High on a Hill
Kate Rusby – Underneath the Stars
Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven
Louis Armstrong – Dream a Little Dream of Me
Lukas Graham / Daniel Jang – Love Someone
Metallica / Apocalyptica – Nothing Else Matters
Miriam Stockley – Perfect Day
Modjo – Lady, Hear Me Tonight
Nelly Furtado – I'm Like a Bird
Nicholas Hooper – Farewell Aragog (from Harry Potter)
Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland
Paul Desmond – Take Five
The Ramones – Baby I Love You
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge
Rihanna – Pon de Replay
Roxette – It Must Have Been Love
Sam Cooke – Summertime
Same Cooke – You Send Me
Santana – Smooth
Sara Bareilles – I Choose You
Savage Garden – I Knew I Loved You
Savage Garden – To the Moon and Back
Sean Kingston – Beautiful Girls
Sugababes – About You Now
Taylor Swift – Carolina
Toploader – Dancing in the Moonlight
Van Morrison – Moondance
The Weathergirls / Geri Halliwell – It's Raining Men
Weezer – Island in the Sun
Yann Tiersen – La Valse d'Amélie (from Amélie)
The 1975 – About You
+ Folk medley
+ Sea shanty medley
+ Christmas music
MUSIC FROM FILMS
Amélie
Far from the Madding Crowd
Harry Potter
Home Alone
Lord of the Rings
Love Actually
Master & Commander
CLASSICAL
Bach – Partita II
Brahms – Hungarian Dance
Corelli – Gavotta
Debussy – Clair de Lune
Dvořák – Sonata in G Major
Elgar – Salut d'Amour
Fauré – Pavane; Sicilienne for flute
Kreisler – Siciliano & Rigaudon
Monti – Czardas
Schubert – Allegro Molto
Senaillé – Allegro
Telemann – Andante; Presto in F
Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves
Vivaldi – Grave; The Four Seasons
COMPOSERS
Bach
Bartók
Beethoven
Brahms
Chopin
Corelli
Debussy
Dvořák
Elgar
Fauré
Percy Grainger
Handel
Haydn
Kreisler
Edward McGuire
Mahler
Mendelssohn
Mozart
Pachelbel
Poulenc
Prokofiev
Ravel
Satie
Schubert
Schumann
Stravinsky
Steven Spielberg
Tchaikovsky
John Williams
Vaughan Williams
Verdi
Vivaldi
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

I am performing as a soloist at the moment.

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

If timings change in the run-up to the event it's not a problem, just let me know.

How much time do you need to set up?

No time at all if it's an acoustic set, around half an hour if it's plugged in.

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

Of course! I enjoy being assigned pieces/songs to play or making suggestions for music based on the occasion.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

If it's an acoustic set, all I need is my fiddle. If it's plugged in, I'll need to be provided with a PA system.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Absolutely!

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Enthusiasm, tone & flexibility.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Royal Northern College of Music, Cafe Oto, Union Chapel, XOYO & the National Portrait Gallery to name a few. Check out my bio to see more!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Marika Hackman, Julia Jacklin, Bill Jones, The Unthanks, Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention, Ravel, Bill Frisell, Marcus Miller, Jefferson Airplane, Laura Marling.

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

Cambridge Folk Festival.

Mia's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£160
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£300
Up to 3 hours£400

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Mia's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Katie C
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

Mia was brilliant!! We hired her for an 80th birthday party and it definitely made the party feel extra special. It created a lovely atmosphere, which is what we'd hoped for. It was a real treat for everyone not just the birthday boy.

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Zoë P
3 months ago, for a Wedding in Devon
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5 out of 5

I am writing to let you know how happy we were to have you at our wedding and to thank you very much for your fantastic playing. You looked beautifully elegant and complemented the wonderful surroundings perfectly. Thank you so much for all your hard work and joyful playing, we would definitely recommend you.

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Camilla D
8 months ago, for a Wedding in Padstow PL28
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5 out of 5

Mia was absolutely brilliant. She added such a lovely ambiance to our wedding ceremony and drinks reception with her beautiful violin playing. She was very responsive in communicating, took on all our requests of music to be played and nailed each song perfectly. Would highly recommend booking Mia for your wedding or event.

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