Classical Ensembles for hire in Southend-on-Sea

6 reviews

£1000 - £2500

Trafalgar Brass

Classical ensembleLondon

Trafalgar Brass are one of London's most exciting Brass Ensembles, performing a variety of genres in both public and private settings.

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17 reviews

£1250 - £1750

Vanity Strings

Classical ensembleLondon

High class professional String Quartet, Trio, Duo and Solo for weddings and events across the UK and abroad

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14 reviews

£600 - £2250

Cantuar

Classical ensembleCanterbury

Professional vocal consort made up of singers from Canterbury Cathedral. Providing unforgettable music for your special occasions!

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6 reviews

From£640

The Montage Quartet

Classical ensembleLondon

The Montage Quartet (The MQ) are an energised, fun, stylish, professional saxophone quartet available for hire.

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8 reviews

£562.50 - £1000

Weddington Strings

Classical ensembleCanterbury

Superb Wedding & Event Entertainment from the UK's finest String Players. FEATURED ARTISTS FOR FEVER CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS IN KENT!

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1 review

Prospero Ensemble

Classical ensembleSevenoaks

Solo/chamber music Classical and Jazz styles Flexible solo artist to 7 piece ensemble Duo Ariston - Flute & Guitar, ideal for weddings

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4 reviews

£1500 - £2250

VocAstrale

Classical ensembleLondon

Classical Vocal Ensemble based in the South East! We've performed at weddings, christmas events, private parties and corporate dinners.

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78 reviews

£750 - £1500

Dolce Strings

Classical ensembleManchester

Dolce Strings is a Manchester & London - based duo/ trio / quartet and provides music for Weddings, Functions and Corporate Events.

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30 reviews

£1250 - £3750

City String Ensemble

Classical ensembleLondon

A modern twist on the traditional string quartet. Expect unique renditions of modern pop songs as well as all your classical favourites!

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2 reviews

London Viennese Sound

Classical ensembleLondon

A septet of the finest classical musicians in the U.K. formed to bring captivating performances of iconic classical music to luxury events.

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6 reviews

£375 - £750

Poperasops

Classical ensembleStroud

Poperasops captivate with soaring harmonies, blending opera and pop into unforgettable performances.

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10 reviews

£537.50 - £1150

String Musicians London

Classical ensembleLondon

Innovative, inspirational and female-led: our team is comprised of the best and most exciting musicians in London! Let's chat about music!

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3 reviews

£1500 - £1875

Blackweir Brass

Classical ensembleWantage

Blackweir Brass are a versatile and energetic brass quintet. They are Selected Artists with Making Music and Live Music Now Artists.

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10 reviews

£1500 - £1700

Fordante (Film Music Ensemble)

Classical ensembleBridgnorth

Award winning 5 piece group (cello/violin/viola/oboe/piano) Specialise in entertaining with Film & Movie music and popular classics.

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3 reviews

£1000 - £5000

D&D Opera Duo

Classical ensembleLondon

High-end production duo for operatic performances, recordings and events. Soloist at Vienna Opera Festival, BMW, Bollywood and the BBC.

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2 reviews

£737.50 - £1112.50

Whitworth Quartet

Classical ensembleLondon

String quartet for events and recordings

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2 reviews

£1250 - £2000

London Incidental Orchestra

Classical ensembleLondon

An energetic & innovative symphony orchestra comprised of talented musicians from all walks of life.

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4 reviews

£600 - £900

Vaults String Quartet

Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies

Classical ensembleLondon

Vaults Quartet is a highly experienced ensemble based in London, specialising in pop music covers & classical music.

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Latest reviews of our Classical Ensembles in Southend-on-Sea

"Trafalgar Brass are first class and quite brilliant!"

Graham hired Trafalgar Brass for a Private event (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 1 December 2024

"They were really friendly and professional, and excellent performers."

Emily hired Trafalgar Brass for a Private event (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 20 September 2024

"Fantastic -thank you"

Elizabeth hired Speranza for a Private event (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 18 November 2025

FAQs about hiring Classical ensembles in Southend-On-Sea

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Can any classical ensemble play my favourite song?

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

How much time do classical ensembles take to set up?

Your classical ensemble 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 classical ensemble 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 classical ensembles 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 classical ensembles will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a Classical Ensemble in Southend-On-Sea

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Classical, Jazz, Pop

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16 hours

Busiest times:

May, June, July

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£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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