Fiddlers for hire in Winchester

10 reviews

£312.50 - £625

Neil Valentine

FiddlerHampshire

Unforgettable Ceilidhs filled with laughter, music and dance! Neil's expert calling gaurantees fun for all and memories to last a lifetime!

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19 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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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

£315 - £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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3 reviews

£200 - £375

Jane Lawrence

FiddlerLancaster

Jane Lawrence is a well known Lancaster-based musician performing folk music from around Europe , Scandinavia and the British Isles.

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45 reviews

£300 - £600

Violin By Abigail

FiddlerCanterbury

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

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34 reviews

£250 - £500

Claire Rhiannon

FiddlerCardiff

Claire Rhiannon is a professional violinist who plays from the heart. Guaranteed to create a magical atmosphere for your guests!

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25 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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16 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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15 reviews

£312.50 - £562.50

Henry Webster

FiddlerLondon

#1 Professional Fiddle Player/ Violinist in London.

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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

£182.50 - £362.50

Alexander Roberts

FiddlerSwansea

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

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13 reviews

From£250

Ian Robertson

FiddlerAylesbury

Highly experienced multi-instrumentalist (accordion, fiddle, piano) specialising in Scottish ceilidh, weddings, balls, etc. Solo, duo, trio

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8 reviews

£275 - £437.50

Samantha Norman

FiddlerSheringham

Samantha is a freelance violinist working all over the UK. She trained at Birmingham Conservatoire and performs at weddings and other events

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10 reviews

From£250

Frank Reid

FiddlerWadhurst

Scottish accordion player and ceilidh caller.

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7 reviews

£250 - £437.50

Claire Goldie

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FiddlerHighbridge

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

Latest reviews of our Fiddlers in Winchester

"Chris was amazing. Really lovely music at the cocktail hour of our wedding reception. So many guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music as did we! Thank you! "

Rachel hired Chris Dyson for a Wedding (available in Winchester)

Verified Review, 11 April 2025

"James was everything we wanted and more .friendly polite professional and so so talented. He made the day so special . Thank you James , you really are the best. "

Gaynor hired James Patrick Gavin for a Hotel / Restaurant event (available in Winchester)

Verified Review, 9 March 2025

"Chris was very professional and punctual and he was an excellent communicator in the run-up to our wedding. We would be very happy to recommend him."

Linda hired Chris Dyson for a Wedding (available in Winchester)

Verified Review, 3 August 2024

FAQs about hiring Fiddlers in Winchester

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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 Winchester

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Popular genres:

Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Classical

Average response time:

10 hours

Busiest times:

June, November, December

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

The typical price for a Fiddler is:

£Budget£270

££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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