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Fiddlers for hire in York

Hire a fiddler in York today! Though technically a violin, fiddlers produce a bright, woody tone on their instrument with more folk style than a typical violinist. So, if you’re ready to dance a jig at your next private event, birthday party, or corporate event, you have 52 fiddlers to choose from!

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Hire Chris Dyson Fiddler with Encore
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From£160
FiddlerPontefract

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

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Hire Evan Davies Fiddler with Encore
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From£180
FiddlerLeeds

Singer and mandolinist/guitarist/fiddler. Book for folky covers or twinkly background music! Experienced performer known for The Often Herd.

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Hire James Patrick Gavin Fiddler with Encore
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£312.50 - £750
FiddlerLondon

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

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Hire Robbie Mackenzie Fiddler with Encore
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£250 - £350
FiddlerGlasgow

Classical violin and traditional fiddle player. I can play a variety of styles and can perform solo with high quality piano backing tracks.

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Hire Isla Ratcliff Fiddler with Encore
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£275 - £375
FiddlerEdinburgh

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

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Hire Joseph Hibbs Fiddler with Encore
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£187.50 - £437.50
FiddlerAberdeen

Joe is a violinist, Scottish fiddler and violist who performs and teaches around the north-east of Scotland.

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Hire David Purves Fiddler with Encore
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£250 - £300
FiddlerGlenrothes

Experienced fiddler and caller

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Hire Emma Durkan Fiddler with Encore
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From£180
FiddlerSaltcoats

Emma is a versatile and skilled musician whose style is rooted in folk but has played rock, blues, pop and even dance hits in nightclubs!

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Hire Ali Barnes Fiddler with Encore
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£2.50 - £375
FiddlerLondon

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

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Hire Holly Sheldrake Fiddler with Encore
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From£180
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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Hire Martin Clarke Fiddler with Encore
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£250 - £500
FiddlerLondon

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

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Hire Jane Lawrence Fiddler with Encore
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£200 - £375
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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Hire Violin for Weddings Fiddler with Encore
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£250 - £375
FiddlerPeterlee

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

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Hire Violin By Abigail Fiddler with Encore
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£300 - £600
FiddlerCanterbury

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

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Hire Claire Rhiannon  Fiddler with Encore
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£250 - £500
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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Hire Jen Douglas Fiddler with Encore
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From£225
FiddlerEast Sussex

Jennifer is a professional international Violinist and Electric Violinist. Jen specialises in Weddings and events. Based South-East.

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Hire Loreto McAuley Fiddler with Encore
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From£180
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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Hire Katie Fiddlestix Fiddler with Encore
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£250 - £375
FiddlerBury

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

Latest reviews of our Fiddlers in York

Chris Dyson
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"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 York)

Verified Review, 3 August 2024
Chris Dyson
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"Amazing! I needed a good musician to play at my micro Irish bar and Chris went above and beyond he brought another musician and played perfect songs for our bar and traveled quite far in short notice they were brilliant and I’ve had great feedback from my customers 😁☘️ sláinte "

Enya hired Chris Dyson for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in York)

Verified Review, 1 October 2023
Chris Dyson
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"Chris and his band were a lovely addition to our spring wedding. They provided a lovely ambience as we wanted a rustic vibe, with some Celtic/folky songs. Thank you!"

Lucy hired Chris Dyson for a Wedding (available in York)

Verified Review, 26 May 2023

FAQs about hiring Fiddlers in York

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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 York

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Popular genres:
Folk, Country, Pop
Average response time:
7 hours
Busiest times:
March, May, June

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

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

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