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Hire last minute musicians available for your event. Need performers at short notice? Look no further. We've handpicked 20 of our best acts, perfect for getting your party started at the drop of a hat!

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Hire THOM Music Duo
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Cover bandLondon

THOM Music Duo are an exciting pair with a broad and surprising repertoire - perfect for your wedding/hootenanny/shindig/soiree.

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Hire Lilac Sheer
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£400 - £600
Singing guitaristLondon

The ultimate Loop-Pedal solo experience: Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitar, Bass Lines, Harmonica, Percussion - All in a solo performer.

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Hire The Element String Quartet, Trio & Duo
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£350 - £1000
String quartetBedford

Top rated Quartet,Trio and Duo. Professionally trained at UK's top music conservatoires. Nothing less than 5 star reviews!

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Hire Phil Short
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£275 - £400
Singing guitaristCoulsdon

Phil is a fantastic singer/guitarist from London, performing a wonderful, eclectic mix of stripped-back acoustic rock & pop songs.

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Hire Leon Marshall
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£300 - £600
Singing guitaristHarrogate

Leon Marshall is a solo acoustic singer songwriter, with a wide repertoire and a deep soulful vocal he successfully captivates any audience.

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Hire Tony Hurst The Piper for All Occasions
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£225 - £275
BagpiperWiltshire

Traditional Highland Piper for all Occasions. with over 20 years experience, Full Public Liability Insurance to 10 M and a Member of the MU

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Hire Giardino Strings
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£350 - £2380
String quartetLondon

Giardino Strings is a distinguished ensemble composed of highly regarded professional musicians

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Hire Michael Raggatt
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£400 - £618.75
PianistLondon

Michael is Encore's highest rated pianist who is an exceptional performer and can curate a playlist perfect your event.

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Hire Rachael Brentwood
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£295 - £390
HarpistManchester

Magnificent music and a beautiful atmosphere from a first-class professional harpist. Pop, classical, bollywood, Disney, jazz, folk & more ♥

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Hire Phil Richards
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£250 - £437.50
Singing guitaristHull

Acoustic musician perfect for weddings, functions, bars, and more!

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Hire The Innovators
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£1300 - £2800
Wedding bandCoventry

We are a band of professional musicians, who play at Weddings / Functions / Parties / Corporate events.

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Hire Tomos Xerri
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From£200
HarpistLondon

Tomos is a professional, highly experienced, and flexible harpist available for weddings, recitals, and orchestral gigs, covering the UK.

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Hire The Maestros
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£500 - £1250
Party bandLeeds

#1 Most Booked Party Band of the Year 2022 & 2023. 100% Live Music with floor-fillers from the 60s to today. We've performed at 800+ events!

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Hire Halfway to New York
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£2995 - £4495
Function bandBexleyheath

Toured the US twice, Supported Bruce Springsteen at Hyde Park & Headlined Trafalgar Square - this band is guaranteed to deliver & then some!

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Hire Jessica Boyd
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From£165
ViolinistLondon

Jessica is a professional violinist and actress based in London. Available for Orchestral, Chamber, Session and teaching work (full DBS)

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Hire Ben H Trio
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£825 - £1075
Jazz bandLondon

A polished and exciting outfit that plays a mix of originals and vibrant jazz standards, made up of former RWCMD graduates.

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Hire Craig Elliot
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£400 - £750
Singing pianistWigan

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

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Hire Harriet Adie
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£350 - £450
HarpistLondon

With over 15 years' experience, award winning harpist Harriet has played for Royalty, film stars, and luxury brands such as Patek Philippe.

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