Orchestras available to hire in Belfast

4 reviews

£2500 - £4000

The Untold Orchestra

OrchestraManchester

A fresh orchestra ready to bring your event to life.

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5 reviews

£800 - £7187.50

Andy Long Orchestra

OrchestraGainsborough

An outstanding events orchestra! We play countrywide and bring sophistication to high-end events. Make your evening one to remember!

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67 reviews

£740 - £1300

Dolce Strings

OrchestraManchester

Dolce Strings is a Manchester & London - based duo/ trio / quartet and provides music for Weddings, Functions and Corporate Events.

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4 reviews

Arta String Quartet

OrchestraGlasgow

Scotland's leading young professional string group since 2008! Pop covers & wedding specialists.

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12 reviews

£340 - £840

Bacanu Music Strings

OrchestraBirmingham

Professional string quartet available for any bookings, concerts, recitals, weddings, parties and more

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13 reviews

£562.50 - £1000

The Echo String Quartet

OrchestraLiverpool

Echo Strings are a contemporary/classical, all-female string ensemble based in Liverpool.

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5 reviews

From£1600

Adamas Voces

OrchestraPembrokeshire

Adamas Voces is an ad hoc choir, compromising of professional musicians from various locations across the UK.

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4 reviews

£341 - £916

Weston String Quartet

OrchestraSheffield

Weston String Quartet is a high-quality string ensemble based in Sheffield

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£1200 - £1700

Kalamazoo Dance Band

OrchestraDerbyshire

Perfect for weddings, 40's war theme, Rat Pack - any party that requires the best in Big Band and swing music. An excellent 10 piece dance

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£480 - £750

String Trio Delights

OrchestraStratford-upon-Avon

Trio delights have oodles of professional experience, fun, dynamic flexible in most genres. The trio bring delightful music to your ears.

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2 reviews

From£640

McOpera Weddings

OrchestraGlasgow

Whatever the occasion, have it your way with bespoke live music, tailor made for you by Music Co-OPERAtive Scotland!

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Sophia&Band

OrchestraCoventry

We are enthusiastic, passionate pop, soul, r&b, jazz band who can create an athmosphere that invites introspection and connection !

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£1400 - £1800

The Regency Dance Orchestra

OrchestraDerbyshire

A superb high quality dance orchestra playing late 30’s to 40’s ballroom dancing in vintage white tie and tailcoats - A perfect evening

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2 reviews

£300 - £900

LUU Music Society

OrchestraLeeds

The most versatile music collective in Leeds! With 11 ensembles, 300 members and 100 years of experience - We can light up any event!

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OrchestraGlasgow

Providing professional performers for any type of event - soloists/ensembles, singers/instrumentalists

Latest reviews of our Orchestras in Belfast

"Amazing "

Kate hired The Untold Orchestra for a Wedding (available in Belfast)

Verified Review, 18 December 2021

"Highly recommend them! "

Phoebe hired Siegfried Camerata for a Wedding (available in Belfast)

Verified Review, 27 November 2021

"Excellent"

Stephen hired Anglo Portuguese Ensemble for a charity event (available in Belfast)

Verified Review, 28 April 2018

FAQs about hiring Orchestras in Belfast

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Can any orchestra play my favourite song?

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

How much time do orchestras take to set up?

Your orchestra 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 orchestra 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 orchestras 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 orchestras 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 Orchestra in Belfast

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Popular genres:

Classical, Pop, Jazz

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19 hours

Busiest times:

April, May, June

How much does it cost to hire a Orchestra in Belfast?

The typical price per group member for Orchestras is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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