Mandolins for hire in Edinburgh

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Hire Bob Ferguson Mandolin with Encore
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£375 - £437.50
MandolinBiggar

Singer,songwriter,troubadour, pop to folk to country. Bob has peformed at festivals,theatres,corpporate events,weddings, and more.worldwide

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Hire Evan Davies Mandolin with Encore
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From£180
MandolinLeeds

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 Christopher Kelly Mandolin with Encore
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From£220
MandolinLiverpool

I am one half of a duo with my friend John Marshall who perform traditional Irish ,Scottish music,mixed in with contemporary and origional

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Hire Richard Sanderson Mandolin with Encore
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£315 - £525
MandolinManchester

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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Hire Doug Nissley Mandolin with Encore
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£160 - £475
MandolinWakefield

American singer/songwriter in the UK. Performing regularly around the UK and offering a uniquie mix of Country, Americana and Classic Rock.

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Hire Chris Dyson Mandolin with Encore
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From£160
MandolinPontefract

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

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Hire Ben Farmer Mandolin with Encore
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£200 - £300
MandolinLancaster

Accordionist, Dance Caller, DJ and entertainer from NW England. I've played TV and Radio internationally, stadiums and street events.

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Hire Yannick Van Riet Mandolin with Encore
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£170 - £270
MandolinLeek

Session guitarist & Sound Engineer

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Hire Jonathan Woodward-Yeshvekar Mandolin with Encore
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£175 - £370
MandolinLeeds

Singer-guitarist and violinist, 10 years experience in a folk wedding band. Great entertainer, guaranteed to make your event unforgettable!

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Hire Dan Longley Mandolin with Encore
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£475 - £512.50
MandolinBirmingham

Ceilidh Caller with humour!

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Hire John Royce Mandolin with Encore
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£160 - £500
MandolinBillingham

Bringing back those fantastic musical memories from the last 50 years and creating a vibrant party atmosphere.

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Hire Noel Fraser Mandolin with Encore
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From£180
MandolinManchester

Highly experienced guitarist/vocalist with massive repertoire including classical guitar for wedding ceremonies.

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Hire Catrin O'Neill Mandolin with Encore
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£287.50 - £350
MandolinAberdovey

Welsh, Celtic and original folk to lift the heart. Toured extensively in the U.K. and Europe. A beautiful voice with plenty of humour!

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Hire Ian Burke Mandolin with Encore
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MandolinOldham

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Hire Matthew Gibb Mandolin with Encore
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£100 - £250
MandolinGlasgow

20yr old singer-songwriter, Matthew has an old soul voice & is a very talented guitarist. In high demand as a crowd-pleasing entertainer.

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Hire Raymie Wilson Mandolin with Encore
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£160 - £420
MandolinGlasgow

Experienced, versatlie performer with large varied repertoire.

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Hire Chris Jones Mandolin with Encore
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From£180
MandolinLiverpool

Session Guitarist/Bassist/Keyboardist based in Liverpool looking for paid work. Playing and gigging professionally for 9-10 years onward.

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Hire Michael Freeman Mandolin with Encore
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From£180
MandolinHexham

I am a composer, sound artist & instrumentalist who has produced music for tv, dance & theatre.

Latest reviews of our Mandolins in Edinburgh

Terry Saunders
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"I honestly cannot recommend Terry enough. He brought such exquisite tunes and vibes to my 30th birthday party in London. The #1 feedback I’ve received was “wow, your musician was epic”. On top of that, Terry was highly professional incredibly personable. I will 100% book him again for my next event!"

Tristan hired Terry Saunders for a Private event (available in Edinburgh)

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"Terry was brilliant. His music brought a very special atmosphere to our event and he was so friendly and professional."

Patricia hired Terry Saunders for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Edinburgh)

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Bradley Johnson
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"Bradley is a talented musician with a large repertoire and the musicality to interpret what he plays very well. We could not have found any better performer for our needs (a golden wedding anniversary celebration)."

Roger hired Bradley Johnson for a Private event (available in Edinburgh)

Verified Review, 4 August 2018

FAQs about hiring Mandolins in Edinburgh

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Can any mandolin play my favourite song?

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

How much time do mandolins take to set up?

Your mandolin 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 mandolin 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 mandolins 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 mandolins 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 Mandolin in Edinburgh

Famous for its festivals and stunning skyline, Edinburgh is a city that lives and breathes culture. Whether it's a grand venue on the Royal Mile or a hidden gem in Leith, there’s no shortage of places to experience live music. With its mix of tradition and innovation, Edinburgh offers a rich environment for hiring local musicians to make any event unforgettable.

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Popular genres:
Pop, Folk
Average response time:
29 hours
Busiest times:
June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Mandolin in Edinburgh?

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

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