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Hire Olga Thomas Composer with Encore
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£437.50
ComposerLondon

Professional pianist, renowned Royal Composer, PhD, chart-topping, award winning artist, and philanthropic force in classical music.

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Hire Barnaby Tabor Composer with Encore
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£225 - £375
ComposerLeeds

Barney is a classical trained pianist and accordionist based in Leeds working as both a performer and tutor.

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Hire Aran O'Grady Composer with Encore
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ComposerBeckenham

Uniquely skilled arranger of music for concerts, weddings, funerals, stage shows and corporate events.

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Hire Jonny Wharton Composer with Encore
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ComposerBristol

Multi-instrumental composer, producer and performer in Bristol. Numerous screen and theatrical project credits, many styles available.

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Hire Obe Vermulen Composer with Encore
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ComposerLondon

Composer | Conductor

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Hire Sarah Munro Composer with Encore
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£500 - £800
ComposerSt Albans

Singer-songwriter who's performed in many prestigious venues and been championed by Jamie Cullum, Michael Ball and Jo Whiley at BBC Radio 2.

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Hire Alec Wares Composer with Encore
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£375 - £625
ComposerManchester

A professional musician for the last 35 years, playing in all genres of music from jazz trio to full symphony orchestra.

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Hire CAVE Composer Arranger Violinist Educator Composer with Encore
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£212.50 - £462.50
ComposerWalsall

COMPOSER ARRANGER VIOLINIST EDUCATOR: CAVE is a violinist and electric violinist available for any event covering all musical styles.

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Hire Gee Chambers Composer with Encore
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£350 - £700
ComposerWest Midlands

ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS TO YOUR OCCASION WITH GEE CHAMBERS-'SWEET AND SOULFUL SAXOPHONIST'

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Hire Chaz Thorogood Composer with Encore
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£250 - £500
ComposerBristol

A professional musician based in Bristol. I work as a session guitarist, vocalist, composer and songwriter. I also play at private events.

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Hire Martin Jackson Composer with Encore
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£230 - £400
ComposerNottingham

Professional musician, singer and guitarist from Nottingham.

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Hire Kieran Gunter Composer with Encore
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£287.50 - £437.50
ComposerLondon

A London based classical guitarist playing classical, jazz and pop tunes. Perfect for weddings, anniversary parties and corporate events.

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Hire Craig Elliot Composer with Encore
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£400 - £750
ComposerWigan

Craig is a highly In demand pianist and vocalist from cheshire. He regularly tours with Grammy winning artists. Band options available.

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Hire Tom Anderson Composer with Encore
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From£200
ComposerLiverpool

Live performer, producer & songwriter based in Liverpool. Available for private functions & parties, for more info please get in touch!

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Hire Stuart Whatton Composer with Encore
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£160 - £300
ComposerLondon

Versatile church musician, performer, composer, teacher & arts administrator. Encore laureate for Most Booked Organist 3 years running!

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Hire James Philip Composer with Encore
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£500 - £750
ComposerLuton

An exceptionally talented singer/pianist specialising in pop, soul and R&B covers. The perfect choice to add a touch of class to your event!

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Hire Christian Smith Composer with Encore
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£179.99 - £329.99
ComposerChichester

A stunningly versatile Pianist, specialising in Jazz & Classical Covers. Performing Nationwide with signature Baby Grand Piano Shell!

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Hire James Riley Composer with Encore
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£250 - £450
ComposerLondon

James Riley is an award-winning troubadour, songwriter and studio artist from London via Nashville, bringing quality and joy to every gig.

Latest reviews of our Composers

Barnaby Tabor
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"Barnaby was lovely and a great accordian player, I would recommend him."

Cindy hired Barnaby Tabor for a Private event

Verified Review, 19 July 2024
Arina Brovanova
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"Arina was absolutely fantastic and such a talent. She was only interested in helping us achieve the best results. We would highly recommend her at Slick Films "

Chris hired Arina Brovanova for a Private event

Verified Review, 3 April 2024
Alex Lamb
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"Alex has been amazing throughout the entire process - from our initial video call, the string of personal requests made, Alex put together a 25 minute preview video where he brought our requests to life With our d and d wedding theme on the day he arrived in great time, had no issue relocating between 2 rooms that we had set up andour guest's loved his playing during our drinks reception His playing for our ceremony was exactly how we envisioned it and he knew some of our more geeky and niche requests which only affirmed to us that we had chosen the perfect musician to bring our vision and tavern to life!"

Anne hired Alex Lamb for a Wedding

Verified Review, 25 November 2023

FAQs about hiring Composers in the UK

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Can any composer play my favourite song?

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

How much time do composers take to set up?

Your composer 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 composer 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 composers 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 composers 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:
Classical, Bavarian oompah
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2 hours
Busiest times:
March, May, September

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

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

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