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Penny Kempson

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A versatile and talented young folk, and classical musician. Looking for work in Newcastle, the North East or anywhere with a train station!
Violinist
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Penny specialises in solo violin, offering classical, folk, bollywood or pop covers. She creates individual arrangements of songs to suit the sound of the solo violin and is a popular choice for wedding receptions, events or bridal entrances. Penny has trained in both classical and folk music since the age of 6, being brought up immersed in the folk tradition. She has a grade 8 violin and singing qualifications, along with grade 6 piano and grade 5 music theory. Penny currently plays in two ceilidh bands. She is experienced as a personal music tutor in both classical and folk music as well as depping for musical productions and theatre shows, and would love to play for you event, whether you need a fiddle player to play traditional tunes, a violin or viola to join the ranks of a pit band or a solo violin recital.

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Penny's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Meriem H
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

Penny played the violin beautifully at our academy's official launching event where the Mayor of Gateshead was present. She was very punctual and easy to communicate with. I totally recommend Penny.

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Donna M
8 years ago
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5 out of 5

Penny was fantastic during a very difficult time. She was friendly, affordable, affable and very professional. I would highly recommend booking for any events in the future. Thank you Penny.

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Rhianwen D
7 years ago, for a Charity event in Newcastle upon Tyne
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5 out of 5

Had a great time listening to this band. Looking forward to seeing them again. Would definitely recommend!

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Dave L
9 years ago

Penny's skills are particularly noted by her commanding performance playing for a ceilidh as part of the internationally acclaimedChipenham Folk Festival

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5 gigs
Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
8th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years

Penny's Song list

Pop songs
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Just Give Me a Reason - Pink
I wanna be yours - artic monkeys
Stand By Me - Ben Smith
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Can't help falling in love - Elvis
A Thousand years - Christina Perri
Memories - Maroon 5
All requests taken and arrangements made
Bollywood songs
Aaj Sajeya
Tum Hi Ho
Khuda Jaane
Sun raha kai
Tree sang yara
Puhli Rezar
All requests taken
Classical (non exhaustive)
Mozart - sonata in G
Fiocco - allegro in D
Vivaldi - concerto in Amin, Gmin, Spring
Senaille - sonata in D
Bach - solo sonatas and partitas
Beethoven - spring

Penny's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£311.25
Up to 1 hour£312.50
Up to 2 hours£437.50
Up to 3 hours£562.50
Customer questions

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, my price includes two free song requests. Any additional song requests are welcome, these are charged at £25/song.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Baroque, Early music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Traditional church music, Folk, Ceillidh, Country, Folk rock, Irish rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Covers
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Instruments:
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Songwriter, Transcription, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Composition teaching
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