Rated Excellent

Composers for hire in Greater Manchester

Hire a composer in Greater Manchester for your event today. 294 of the most professional acts to choose from.

Read more
Booking protection
Secure online payments
Free 48hr cancellations
Support available Mon-Sat
ComposersinGreater Manchesterforany price, sort bybest match
All the groups below are available to travel to Greater Manchester
Shortlist
Hire Alec Wares Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£375 - £625
ComposerManchester

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

Shortlist
Hire Craig Elliot Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£400 - £750
ComposerWigan

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

Shortlist
Hire Dan the Sax Man Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£250 - £570
ComposerManchester

Professional saxophonist available for weddings, parties, functions, and more!

Shortlist
Hire Peter Hughes Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
From£180
ComposerAltrincham

Pianist/Keyboardist/Vocalist with a wide repertoire, range of styles and experience in a multitude of solo and group contexts.

Shortlist
Hire Dave Marr Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£287.50 - £375
ComposerSaint Helens

Wedding Pianist in the North West. Very experienced pianist and professional musician. I genuinely love playing the piano. Who wouldn't? 😀

Shortlist
Hire Michael A. Grant Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£250 - £500
ComposerManchester

A professional saxophonist with over 10 years’ experience playing all sorts of music in all sorts of locations for all sorts of occasions!

Shortlist
Hire Mathew Walklate Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
From£200
ComposerSale

I'm a professional musician and music teacher. I sing and my main instrument is the harmonica. I mainly play blues, Irish traditional music

Shortlist
Hire Mark Griffiths Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£190 - £310
ComposerStockport

Multi-instrumentalist and performer based in the UK and willing to travel. Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Instrumental or with Vocals

Shortlist
Hire Jess Megson Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£160 - £360
ComposerManchester

Singer, song-writer, guitarist. Session drummer for bands, singer in resteraunts and bars of all varieties, looking to sing and/or drum.

Shortlist
Hire Megan Sumner Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£180 - £520
ComposerCheshire, UK

Megan is a Grade 8 pianist and composer looking for work around the UK. She has prior experience playing at weddings and other events.

Shortlist
Hire 🎸 1 MAN 'BAND' 🎤 Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£250 - £350
ComposerStockport

A unique hybrid electronic live set up - utilising live looping & sampling alongside vocals, guitar & electronic drums.

Shortlist
Hire Caroline Bordignon Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£200 - £500
ComposerManchester

Composer, Fine Artist, Live Painting and Music

Shortlist
Hire Annie Bolt Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
From£180
ComposerManchester

Ceilidh Caller and Folk Musician. Experienced choral singer. Infectious high energy in folk, quietly confident and stable in classical music

Shortlist
Hire Owain Roberts Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£180 - £250
ComposerManchester

Manchester-based composer, arranger, orchestrator, conductor, trombonist, sousaphonist.

Shortlist
Hire Jim Davies Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
From£180
ComposerManchester

Professional trumpeter

Shortlist
Hire Duo and Trio Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
Verified new listing
From£180
ComposerManchester

Wedding duo and trio, dj, lighting and pro equipment.

Shortlist
Hire Olga Thomas Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£437.50
ComposerLondon

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

Shortlist
Hire Barnaby Tabor Composer with Encore
View profile
Check availability
£225 - £375
ComposerLeeds

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

Latest reviews of our Composers in Greater Manchester

Barnaby Tabor
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star

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

Cindy hired Barnaby Tabor for a Private event (available in Greater Manchester)

Verified Review, 19 July 2024
Arina Brovanova
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star

"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 (available in Greater Manchester)

Verified Review, 3 April 2024
Alex Lamb
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star

"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 (available in Greater Manchester)

Verified Review, 25 November 2023

FAQs about hiring Composers in Greater Manchester

Take the stress out of hiring musicians with Encore

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.

Hiring a Composer in Greater Manchester

Useful information

Popular genres:
Classical, Bavarian oompah
Average response time:
4 hours
Busiest times:
March, May, September

How much does it cost to hire a Composer in Greater Manchester?

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

Try our instant price calculator

Answer 1 quick question to get an instant quote estimate
1How long would you need musicians for?
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
Bear in mind: musicians typically play for 45 mins with a 15 min break per hour.
Not quite sure of what you want?
We’re here to help!
Morven, our bookings specialist, is on hand to guide and assist you
1
Tell us about your event.
2
Relevant musicians are instantly alerted.
3
Available performers respond with tailored quotes.
Finding the perfect musician has never been easier.

A guide to hiring Composers

Take the hassle out of hiring Composers with Encore Musicians

The fastest way to find and book great musicians