Fiddlers available to hire in Hillingdon

17 reviews

£275 - £525

James Patrick Gavin

FiddlerLondon

A London born multi-instrumentalist, he creates folk music that dances the line between tradition and irreverence.

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4 reviews

£2.50 - £375

Ali Barnes

FiddlerLondon

An experienced performer specialising in Folk & Traditional music - available for bookings and teaching.

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6 reviews

From£180

Phil Underwood

FiddlerLondon

Experienced singer songwriter performing folk roots music on melodeon, concertina, fiddle. He can come solo or with a fiddle layer

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Verified new listing

£300 - £625

Ilana Cravitz

FiddlerLondon

I play baroque, classical and klezmer violin & various folk fiddle styles and lead/call for dancing.

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4 reviews

From£180

Frank Doherty

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FiddlerSlough

Seasoned performer of many genres including Folk, Country, Blues, Jazz, Popular Songs and of course Traditional Irish Music.

Recent reviews of our Fiddlers in Hillingdon

“James played solo and acoustic at the beginning of our informal wedding reception and it was brilliant ”

23 April 2022

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Giles hired James Patrick Gavin for a Wedding (available in Hillingdon)

“James was fantastic at my husband's 60th Irish themed birthday party. He joined in with the whole spirit of the event and made the whole thing truly memorable. We loved his playing, his easy going manner and felt like he was instantly a friend who'd come to play instead if a musician we'd found on the Internet. Top marks and we hope to engage him again sooner rather than later. Thanks James, you were and are superb. The Kelly family and friends. ”

9 April 2022

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Helen hired James Patrick Gavin for a Birthday party (available in Hillingdon)

“James performed at our wedding and did not disappoint! He performed at the drinks reception and really helped make our day extra special. ”

5 June 2021

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Patrick hired James Patrick Gavin for a Wedding (available in Hillingdon)

FAQs about hiring Fiddlers in Hillingdon

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Can any fiddler play my favourite song?

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

How much time do fiddlers take to set up?

Your fiddler 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 fiddler 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 fiddlers 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 fiddlers 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 Fiddler in Hillingdon

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Popular genres:

Folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Ceilidh

Average response time:

1 hour

Busiest times:

March, July, October

How much does it cost to hire a Fiddler in Hillingdon?

The typical price for a Fiddler is:

£Budget£260

££Pro£380

£££High-end£500+

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