Orchestras for hire in Scotland

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Hire Arta String Quartet Orchestra with Encore
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OrchestraGlasgow

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

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Hire McOpera Weddings Orchestra with Encore
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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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Hire Classical Musicians Scotland Orchestra with Encore
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OrchestraGlasgow

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

Latest reviews of our Orchestras in Scotland

The Untold Orchestra
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"Amazing "

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

Verified Review, 18 December 2021
Siegfried Camerata
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"Highly recommend them! "

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

Verified Review, 27 November 2021
Anglo Portuguese Ensemble
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"Excellent"

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

Verified Review, 28 April 2018

FAQs about hiring Orchestras in Scotland

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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 Scotland

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Popular genres:
Classical, Pop, Jazz
Average response time:
17 hours
Busiest times:
April, May, June

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

The typical price per group member for Orchestras is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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