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Hire a cellist near you for your special event. The cello is the perfect instrument to have performed at your wedding, party or event. With the instrument's beautiful tone, our cellists provide stunning performances of genres from classical through to pop. Get inspired and browse 167 of the most fantastic musicians nearby right here.

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Hire Lydia Alonso Cellist with Encore
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£380 - £700
CellistLondon

London-based cellist and arranger. Lidia Alonso provides both classical cello music for concerts and her unique high-energy Electric show!

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Hire Samuel Warner Cellist with Encore
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£350 - £600
CellistBath

Highly sought after across the UK as a versatile musician, Sam provides a personalised, reliable service for every event.

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Hire SoloCello EmilyMitchell Cellist with Encore
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£350 - £450
CellistBrighton

Emily is a cellist based in the south of the UK, performing classical, jazz and pop with backing tracks and PA for weddings and events.

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Hire CelloUna Cellist with Encore
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£287.50 - £362.50
CellistStockport

#1cello for Weddings, Funerals and Events in the North West! Quality cello music with backing tracks - from Bach to Beatles and beyond.

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Hire Anna GARDE Cellist with Encore
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£200 - £400
CellistLondon

Undergraduate second year student at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama studying cello with Rebecca Gilliver.

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Hire Isabella Dembinska Cellist with Encore
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£200 - £360
CellistLondon

Professional cellist and electric cellist, performing throughout UK and abroad for concerts, weddings and events.

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Hire Rebecca Rose Cellist with Encore
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£375 - £562.50
CellistWorcestershire

Solo cellist providing spell binding and heartfelt music for weddings and events all over the UK and Europe.

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Hire Cellist Eliza Cellist with Encore
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£395 - £575
CellistMerseyside

Award-winning Cheshire-based cellist providing classical & pop music for weddings & events. Beautiful and bespoke music guaranteed.

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Hire Louise Dearsley Cellist with Encore
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£275 - £400
CellistTwickenham

Louise is an experienced professional cellist with a huge repertoire of well-known classical music and songs to enhance any event.

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Hire Cellist Jenny Cellist with Encore
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£475 - £925
CellistLondon

Experienced acoustic and electric cellist based in London, covering all music genres such as classical, Pop, Bollywood, R&B and Afrobeats.

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Hire Katya Cello Cellist with Encore
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£250 - £500
CellistLondon

Katya is an experienced professional cellist, active freelance performer with a huge repertoire of well-known classical,pop & rock music

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Hire Isobelle Austin Cellist with Encore
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£500 - £1000
CellistLondon

Award-winning classical and contemporary cellist for weddings, events, recordings, sessions, live shows and concerts.

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Hire Catherine Lee Cellist with Encore
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£312.50 - £562.50
CellistLondon

Award-winning cellist with experience performing in weddings and corporate events with clients including Samsung, BBC, Disney & BMW.

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Hire Cupid's Bow Cello Duo Cellist with Encore
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From£299
CellistManchester

Extremely versatile and likeable string duo offering high-end, classical elegance and a huge song list. Perfect for weddings and functions.

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Hire Bethany Morris Cellist with Encore
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£245 - £415
CellistNewark

5 star rated cellist with over 20 years experience in providing live music for Weddings, parties and corporate events.

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Hire Cellist Erdem Cellist with Encore
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£250 - £500
CellistGlasgow

The cellist in Glasgow .He has played more than 100 gigs. He can play any groups and any styles as a member except his solo performs.

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Hire Margit Zwan Cellist with Encore
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From£185
CellistManchester

Solo cello music to add a gorgeous classical sound to your special event. Amplification provided if required. All genres of music.

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Hire Emily Burridge Cellist with Encore
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£218.75 - £468.75
CellistShaftesbury

Emily Burridge is a virtuoso cellist, composer & arranger genres: Classical, Mellow cello looping, ambient & covers of pop songs

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TKate Cello
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"I cannot rate Tabitha more highly. She played absolutely beautifully at my recent wedding ceremony, accommodating music choices and was so pleasant to communicate with, from the moment of booking right through to on the day. Tabitha is a very talented cellist and thoroughly professional too. "

Gemma hired TKate Cello for a Wedding

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Cellist Jenny
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"Jenny was great! Great communication leading up to the event. She was on time and so lovely to have around. She really made our welcome drinks special. "

Aaron hired Cellist Jenny for a Wedding

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Louise Dearsley
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"Louise played beautifully at our wedding, was friendly, and arrived early. Communicating with her was easy and we were very happy we hired her. Thank you Louise!"

Jessica hired Louise Dearsley for a Wedding

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FAQs about hiring Cellists in the UK

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How do you pronounce cellist?

In British English, the word "cellist" is pronounced as "CHEL-ist." The emphasis is on the first syllable, and the "c" is pronounced as "ch," making it sound like "CHEL-ist.”

What kind of music can a cellist play?

Just about anything! Cellists will usually be most comfortable playing classical music, but that doesn't mean they won't be able to put together a fresh rendition of your favourite pop, folk, or jazz tune. Always discuss any requests with the cellist beforehand to give them enough time to practice.

Will I need to provide the cellist with any equipment?

Other than a seat without arms, probably not. If your venue is small, they will likely play unamplified. All they'll need to make the music happen is their cello, a bow, and a receptive audience (oh, and probably a music stand). If your venue is larger, they should be able to provide amplification.

Can a cellist play the violin?

Whether or not a cellist can play the violin depends on their skills and experience. While there are some similarities between the two instruments, there are also some significant differences. Similarities - Both instruments are bowed stringed instruments, which means that they are played by rubbing a bow across strings to produce sound. - Both instruments have four strings. - Both instruments are used in a variety of musical genres, including classical, jazz, and folk. Differences - The violin is significantly smaller than the cello. This means that cellists will need to adapt their technique to play the violin, such as using a shorter bow and adjusting their fingering positions. - The cello has a warmer, richer sound than the violin. This is due to the larger size of the cello and the way that its sound resonates within the cello's body. - The violin is more agile and expressive than the cello. This is due to the smaller size of the violin and the fact that it is held closer to the body, which allows cellists to use more arm and hand movements. While it is possible for cellists to learn to play the violin, it will require some adjustment and practice. If you are interested, we have multi-instrumentalists on our books, including cellists who play the violin. Get in touch with one of our experts today to find the right one for your event.

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