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Hire Chris Jones Balalaika with Encore
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BalalaikaLiverpool

Session Guitarist/Bassist/Keyboardist based in Liverpool looking for paid work. Playing and gigging professionally for 9-10 years onward.

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Hire JAY GROOVARA  Balalaika with Encore
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£160 - £400
BalalaikaPortsmouth

Improvisationalist Extraordinaire. Simply the most amazing improv artist in the South of England, if not the entire planet!

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BalalaikaOldbury

Hey there! I’m Sean Duggan and I’m an original singer songwriter from Birmingham with over 10 years experience. I hope you dig it!

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Can any balalaika play my favourite song?

Professional balalaikas will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that balalaikas may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the balalaika's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do balalaikas take to set up?

Your balalaika will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the balalaika prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our balalaikas are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our balalaikas will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

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Popular genres:
Pop, Classical, Jazz
Average response time:
7 hours
Busiest times:
June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Balalaika in the UK?

The typical price for a Balalaika is:
£Budget£270
££Pro£390
£££High-end£510+

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