Fiddlers available to hire in Leicester

20 reviews

£312.50 - £750

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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21 reviews

£325 - £475

Isla Ratcliff

FiddlerEdinburgh

Isla Ratcliff is a Scottish fiddle player, singer and composer, with a background in classical violin and piano.

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8 reviews

From£160

Chris Dyson

FiddlerPontefract

Chris is a traditional Irish fiddler, octave mandola, singer. 35yrs experienece of anything celtic, ceilis etc.

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4 reviews

£250 - £440

Ali Barnes

FiddlerLondon

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

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3 reviews

From£180

Holly Sheldrake

FiddlerHastings

Fiddle player and caller with a wealth of experience across the UK and Europe, having performed at many festivals, public and private events

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3 reviews

£250 - £500

Martin Clarke

FiddlerLondon

One of the country's leading fiddle players and ceilidh callers. Award-winning dance musician.

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2 reviews

£312.50 - £500

Oran Mullan

FiddlerBristol

Bringing the spirit of Ireland to your event — ceilidhs, weddings, and sessions tailored to your style and celebration.

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57 reviews

£300 - £450

Violin for Weddings

FiddlerPeterlee

Experienced and professional solo violinist for weddings ceremonies & receptions; corporate events, anniversaries, proposals and more.

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49 reviews

£250 - £500

Claire Rhiannon

FiddlerCardiff

Claire Rhiannon is a professional violinist from Wales who creates magical and unforgettable experiences across the UK and worldwide

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45 reviews

£400 - £750

Violin By Abigail

FiddlerHerne Bay

Violinist for Weddings, Functions and Session Work. Programmes individually tailored to you. Music Makes Memories.

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21 reviews

£250 - £375

Katie Fiddlestix

FiddlerBury

Solo violinist and pianist, North West area. Katie is available to perform at social events, corporates, weddings and functions.

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22 reviews

£180 - £300

Mary Gristwood

FiddlerBathgate

Violinist/fiddle player and caller.

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28 reviews

From£225

Jen Douglas

FiddlerEast Sussex

Violinist with a wealth of experience performing around the UK and Internationally for Theatre, Film, Weddings, Luxury and Corporate Events

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19 reviews

£187.50 - £312.50

Loreto McAuley

FiddlerBelfast

I'm a fulltime musician/composer/arranger and run trios, quartets, a chamber choir, a ceili band. I've a portable digital piano and PA gear.

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16 reviews

£312.50 - £562.50

Henry Webster

FiddlerLondon

#1 Professional Fiddle Player/ Violinist in London.

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17 reviews

£250 - £437.50

Claire Goldie

FiddlerHighbridge

With over 20 years experience, you’ll have beautiful and exceptional music for your wedding or function.

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8 reviews

£315 - £525

Richard Sanderson

FiddlerManchester

Richard is a highly accomplished gigging musician based in Manchester. His main instrument is the violin and can play all styles on request.

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14 reviews

£220 - £362.50

Alexander Roberts

Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies

FiddlerSwansea

High-class bespoke music for your special occasion. Nothing beats a solo violin! Perfectly tailored to delight and entertain your guests.

Latest reviews of our Fiddlers in Leicester

"We used James & his friend for our wedding and they were absolutely amazing. They played during our wedding breakfast at the pub and it was brilliant. They were happy to take requests and played to the crowd - everyone said how great they were and we were so pleased with them. Thank you again 🤍"

Ellie hired James Patrick Gavin for a Wedding (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 31 July 2025

"Made our wedding ,absolutely amazing !!!! Can't fault isla she did exactly what we wanted and more . Requested a song and she did it . I'm just in aw of her honestly. MUST HAVE!!!"

Rosheen hired Isla Ratcliff for a Wedding (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 24 July 2025

"Martin played at our wedding reception and it really made the event so special! Would highly recommend!! "

Kean hired Martin Clarke for a Wedding (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 17 May 2025

FAQs about hiring Fiddlers in Leicester

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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 Leicester

Known for its cultural diversity and strong creative spirit, Leicester is a city where live music thrives. Whether you're hosting an event in the bustling city centre or somewhere more serene in Leicestershire, you’ll find experienced Fiddlers ready to make it special. Leicester’s energy and variety make it a brilliant place to book local performers.

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Popular genres:

Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Rock

Average response time:

8 hours

Busiest times:

August, September, November

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

The typical price for a Fiddler is:

£Budget£270

££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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