Organists available to hire in Derry (Londonderry)

7 reviews

£150 - £250

Anthony Gray

OrganistBradford

An organist, pianist, conductor and composer based in Yorkshire. Cambridge University music graduate. Choir and theatre musical director.

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4 reviews

From£180

Andrew Henderson

OrganistBurnley

Organist based near Burnley. Experienced with Catholic, Anglican and Methodist liturgies. Able to play in a wide variety of styles.

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3 reviews

From£200

John Hosking

OrganistSaint Asaph

Concert Organist. Please note that I am only available for solo concerts and will not play for weddings.

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3 reviews

£160 - £340

Dee Surtees

OrganistMusselburgh

Organist and piano accompanist based near Edinburgh. All styles of music from classical to pop.

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4 reviews

£200 - £375

Sam Prescott (Greenwood)

OrganistIrvine

Organist, pianist, singer and conductor based in Ayrshire, West of Scotland. Will travel wherever the music takes me.

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3 reviews

From£180

Tim Knight

OrganistLeeds, West Yorkshire

Award winning Yorkshire based composer, organist, pianist, music publisher, conductor and teacher with a career spanning over thirty years.

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£187.50 - £375

Christopher Black

OrganistEdinburgh

Experienced organist for hire, weddings, funerals ans other services.

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Charlotte Johnston

OrganistWindermere

Organist, Pianist, Conductor and Double Bassist based in the Lake District

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George Hoffman Organist

OrganistLeeds

Organist who brings timeless, elegant music to your event. From classic wedding marches to church services, I can help set the perfect tone.

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19 reviews

£175 - £300

Matthew McIlree

OrganistGlasgow

Versatile and experienced pianist and organist, ready to play Jazz, Pop, Rock, Trad, and Classical music, for events, weddings and services.

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19 reviews

£187.50 - £312.50

Loreto McAuley

OrganistBelfast

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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21 reviews

£300 - £500

Craig Sutcliffe: Wedding Pianist

OrganistBradford

Yorkshire based wedding pianist & organist bringing beautiful music that connects generations and creates lasting memories.

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16 reviews

£250 - £400

David Goodenough

OrganistEdinburgh

Edinburgh-based Organist/Pianist/Accompanist with 30+ years professional freelance experience.

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27 reviews

£300 - £625

Chris Morris - Wedding Pianist

OrganistWarrington

Celebrate in style with the North West's greatest Pianist! Featured in the National Press and on BBC2's 'Ultimate Wedding Planner'.

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5 reviews

From£255

Lucinda Taylor

OrganistRipon

Lucinda is a versatile harpist available to play at weddings and corporate events

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7 reviews

£180 - £450

Paul Carroll Music

OrganistGlasgow

Famously quoted as being 'the best Organist and Pianist in Scotland' Weddings, Private Functions, Charity Events, Concerts and Recitals

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8 reviews

Andrew Harding

OrganistBarrockstown, Co. Meath, W23 N8C2, Ireland

Pianist and singer from Maynooth, just outside Dublin. The perfect act for weddings; the soundtrack for all the special moments in life!

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From£180

Johnny Bourke

Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies

OrganistDublin

Johnny is an exciting Irish multi-instrumentalist who has travelled all over the world and achieved commercial chart and radio success.

Latest reviews of our Organists in Derry (Londonderry)

"Oli, our organist, was an absolutely incredible part of our wedding day. Not only is he an exceptionally talented musician, but he is also incredibly organized. He helped us craft the perfect wedding entrance, and his passion for his craft was evident in every note he played. He generously dedicated four hours of his time to us for the rehearsal and the wedding itself, and everything was played and timed to absolute perfection. We are so grateful for his wonderful contribution to our day!"

Lucy hired Oliviero Kelly for a Wedding (available in Derry (Londonderry))

Verified Review, 6 September 2025

"Excellent. No issues."

Adam hired Sam Prescott (Greenwood) for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Derry (Londonderry))

Verified Review, 26 August 2025

"Absolutely stellar. "

Jane hired Andrew Henderson for a Wedding (available in Derry (Londonderry))

Verified Review, 26 July 2025

FAQs about hiring Organists in Derry (Londonderry)

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Can any organist play my favourite song?

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How much time do organists take to set up?

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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 organists 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 organists 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 an Organist in Derry (Londonderry)

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Popular genres:

Pop, Classical, Jazz

Average response time:

7 hours

Busiest times:

June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire an Organist in Derry (Londonderry)?

The typical price for an Organist is:

£Budget£180

££Pro£240

£££High-end£300+

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