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About Southbank Strings

London based string collective, performing for over ten years together.

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String ensemble

London

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Southbank Strings is a musicians collective that spans across the UK, combining string musicians with pianists and even jazz bands! We have been performing together for over ten years in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, Cadogan Hall, Bridgewater Hall and Westminster Abbey, to name a few. As well as this, we have embarked on tours across Europe. Our work together varies from performing at weddings, to corporate events, and Christmas parties. Our players have graduated from the top institutions including the Royal College of Music, the Royal Academy, the Royal Northern College of Music, and Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Additionally, our players currently work with the top UK orchestras.

Southbank Strings' Reviews

The musicians were incredible! They set the perfect mood during our ceremony and brought such a warm, elegant vibe to the whole day. Easy to work with, arrived on time, and knew exactly how to keep things flowing. We were very impressed!

Couldn’t have been happier with the quartet at our wedding. They played beautifully and added a classy, intimate feel to the ceremony. Super professional and easy to coordinate with—made the day feel extra special. Highly recommend!

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Southbank Strings' Song list

We have a very wide range of songs and are always happy to arrange music especially for your event. Some of our songs include:

Classical

Ave Maria (Schubert)

The Swan, from Carnival of the Animals (Saint Saens)

Canon In D (Pachelbel)

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Tchaikovsky)

Elgar Serenade For Strings

Tchaikovsky's Serenade For Strings

Mozart Symphony No.40

Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)

Tchaikovsky Waltz Of The Flowers From The Nutcracker Suite

Jesu Joy Of Mans Desiring (Bach)

Spring (Vivaldi)

Habanera (Carmen)

Brahms Hungarian Dance (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

River Flows In You (Yiruma)

Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn)

The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, from ‘Solomon’ (Handel)

Bach Air in F

Bach Air in D

Salut D'Amore (Elgar)

Barcarolle (Les Contes D'Hoffmann)

Romance (from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelsohn)

Down By The Sally Gardens

Liebeslied (Kreisler)

Meditation (Massenet)

Jazz:

Stand By Me (Ben E King)

Georgia On My Mind

Misty

The A Train

Autumn Leaves

Body & Soul

What Is This Thing Called Love?

Summertime (from Porgy and Bess, Gershwin)

Bess, You Is My Woman Now (from Porgy and Bess, Gershwin)

Pop/ Contemporary:

A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)

Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve)

Fields Of Gold (Sting)

Yellow (Coldplay)

Marry You (Bruno Mars)

Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars)

Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars)

Life On Mars (David Bowie)

Hotel California (The Eagles)

Don’t Stop Me Now (Queen)

One Day Like This (Elbow)

Mr Bluesky (ELO)

Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics)

Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You (Frankie Valli)

What Is Love (Haddaway)

Take Me To Church (Hozier)

It Must Be Love (Madness)

I Will Wait (Mumford & Sons)

God Only Knows (The Beach Boys)

At Last (Etta James)

Get Lucky (Daft Punk)

Somewhere Only We Know (Keane)

Use Somebody (Kings Of Leon)

Viva La Vida (Coldplay)

Friday I’m In Love (The Cure)

Sweet Child Of Mine (Guns and Roses)

When I Kissed The Teacher (ABBA)

Voulez-Vous (ABBA)

Wildest Dreams (Taylor Swift)

Perfect (Ed Sheeran)

Iris (Goo Goo Dolls)

I’m Yours (Jason Mraz)

All Of Me (John Legend)

Sleeping At Last (Turning Heads)

Take On Me (Aha)

Mardy Bum (Artic Monkeys)

God Only Knows (The Beach Boys)

Halo (Beyonce)

Shape Of You (Ed Sheeran)

It’s My Life (Bon Jovi)

Toxic (Britney Spears)

Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)

Let Her Go (Passenger)

Happy Together (The Turtles)

Paradise (Coldplay)

Stand By Me (Ben E King)

Kissing You (Desree)

Love Story (Taylor Swift)

Everything Has Changed (Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran)

You've Got The Love (Florence + The Machine)

Life on Mars? (David Bowie)

Dancing Queen (ABBA)

Something (The Beatles)

Vienna (Billy Joel)

You & Me Song (The Wannadies)

One Day Like This (Elbow)

Loving Is Easy (Rex Orange County

Honey, Honey (ABBA)

It’s All About You (McFly)

Thriller (Michael Jackson)

Whatever (Oasis)

Dancing In The Moonlight (Toploader)

My Girl (The Temptations)

Slipping Through My Fingers (ABBA)

Here Comes The Sun (The Beatles)

Yesterday (The Beatles)

Let It Be (The Beatles)

Babies (Pulp)

Film and TV songs:

Married Life - from the film Up

Wildest Dreams (Bridgerton)

Hopelessly Devoted To You (from Grease)

Concerning Hobbits from Lord of the Rings

Jurassic Park Theme Song

Harry Potter, Hedwigs Theme

Tango from the Scent of a woman

Pirates Of The Caribbean

Game Of Thrones Theme

Titanic

Carmen, Habanera

The Bear Necessities, The Jungle Book

You’ve Got A Friend In Me, Toy Story

Southbank Strings' Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£700
Up to 2 hours	£1056.25
Up to 3 hours	£1181.25

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients appreciate the vibrant energy and life we bring to each event. Guests often comment on our warm and welcoming presence, as well as our professionalism and sophisticated elegance. We pride ourselves on creating a memorable atmosphere that caters to the unique needs of every occasion.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed at all major concert halls in the UK including the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, BBC Proms, Cadogan Hall, Barbican and have embarked on tours of Europe where our performances have been broadcast live on Arte TV.

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

Our performance at the Royal Albert Hall was most memorable due to the atmosphere in the hall and its iconic status.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, we offer a variety of lineup options to suit your event. This includes solo musicians such as solo pianists, solo violinists, and solo cellists, as well as a renowned piano duo that has debuted at Wigmore Hall. Additionally, we can provide a string duo, string trio, piano trio, string quartet, and even larger jazz bands.

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

We understand that schedules can change, and we strive to be flexible. Please notify us as soon as possible about any timing adjustments before the event. If the duration of our performance changes, we may need to discuss a new fee to reflect that.

How much time do you need to set up?

We always arrive at an event at least 30 minutes early to meet with the clients, set up, and handle any last-minute details.

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

Our set lists are carefully crafted from our experience to create the perfect atmosphere for your event, whether it’s for dancing or special moments like the aisle entrance. We’re more than happy to discuss your preferences and include any specific songs that are meaningful to you as a couple.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, we bring all the necessary equipment for our performance. We do ask that armless chairs are provided for each musician. If we’re performing outdoors, we also request an umbrella or shade cover, weather permitting.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn’t in our repertoire, there’s a good chance we might already know it. If there’s a specific piece you’d like us to learn, we’d be happy to do so!

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical crossover, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Early music, 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, Traditional Irish folk, Jazz, Blues, Gypsy jazz, Ragtime, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Soul, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock

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Types:

String ensemble, String duo, String trio, String quartet, Orchestra, Classical trio, Classical ensemble, Piano trio, Classical duo

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Corporate event, Charity event, Private event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Christmas party, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event

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