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Original Artists for hire in Wales

Hire an original artist in Wales for your event today. 11 of the most professional acts to choose from.

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Hire The Pashy Pops Original artist with Encore
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£400 - £600
Original artistCwmbran

The dynamic singer/songwriting duo covering music from 1910 to now in all genres!

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Hire Acoustic Notation Original artist with Encore
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£375 - £625
Original artistCaerphilly

Dynamic duo bringing contemporary covers from the last 70 years to add a touch of magic to your special event.

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Hire The Transatlantic Hot Club Original artist with Encore
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£750 - £1500
Original artistCardiff

Sample the magic of France with Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ben Creighton Griffiths (harp) and their unique hot club swing band!

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Hire Eddie Gripper Original artist with Encore
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£320 - £2100
Original artistCardiff

Versatile and tailor-made for weddings, parties, and special events. You choose the music - we bring it to life!

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Hire Billy Thompson Gypsy Style Original artist with Encore
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From£1200
Original artistBala

As happy performing at large music festivals as we are playing for small private functions...

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Hire Buck Shizz Original artist with Encore
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£400 - £1500
Original artistPenarth

Book Buck Shizz to make your wedding/ birthday/celebration for no particular reason a roaring success..

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Hire Chopra-Heaton Duo Original artist with Encore
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From£320
Original artistCardiff

Long-standing duo Kumar Chopra (guitar) and Josh Heaton (sax) play all your favourite jazz, swing and Latin tunes

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Hire The Billy Thompson Duo/Trio Original artist with Encore
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From£650
Original artistBala

When a more low key or mellow sound is required, Billy very much enjoys playing in a duo or trio setting with guitarists and pianists.

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Hire Shawsax duo  Original artist with Encore
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£225 - £750
Original artistPorthcawl

Lively duo does a range of covers variety for any occasion. Saxophone, guitar and both on vocals.

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Hire The Squarks Original artist with Encore
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Original artistCardiff

Cardiff indie rock with big energy, catchy tunes, great covers and/or our original music for weddings, parties, pubs and festivals.

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Hire Annette Gregory Original artist with Encore
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£437.50 - £2812.50
Original artistKidderminster

Annette's knowledge of jazz songs is extensive and she has a considerable repertoire, so she can tailor a set to suit your tastes.

Latest reviews of our Original Artists in Wales

The Pashy Pops
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"I I hoped for a memorable 80th birthday party and I got one. The girls entertained us all with 50/60s music we could singalong and dance to. I wanted to end with Queen' s we are the champions, but there was a hicup so we all sang it acapella. It was a special moment. The girl's lively banter and exceptional singing was truly just what I and all my friends wanted."

Angela hired The Pashy Pops for a Birthday party (available in Wales)

Verified Review, 21 March 2025
Analog Functions
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"I could not speak highly enough of Analog Functions/Society. Each individual musician is very talented and as a band they sound superb. The lead (female) vocalist and other main singer (who also plays the drums at the same time!) both have incredible, pitch perfect voices and the whole band, from the horn section to the keys, lead guitar, bass and drums are incredibly tight. They played at my wedding and immediately had everyone there up and dancing all night, age 3 to 93! The trumpet, sax and trombone occasionally came out and played among in amongst the crowd on the dance floor which was great fun, and they even learned a surprise song (after the best man secretly liaised with them) for us that the whole wedding party sang along to; they generally had great chemistry with the crowd. Their cover version of ‘At Last’ which they played for our first dance was also so good, and the couple of their famous mash ups that they played went down very well with the crowd. The communication with Xoel from the band was excellent and they set everything up seamlessly and efficiently on the day. Overall they are the dream band for a wedding, I could not recommend them more, and wish them all the best for the future (I have a feeling they might be going places). "

James hired Analog Functions for a Wedding (available in Wales)

Verified Review, 12 September 2026
Alex Robertson Trio
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"Booked Alex Robertson Trio for our wedding and they were amazing. Their music choice and talent was a perfect fit. Alex Robertson Trio accommodated our song requests and performed them perfectly. Would definitely recommend. "

Charlie hired Alex Robertson Trio for a Wedding (available in Wales)

Verified Review, 15 October 2025

FAQs about hiring Original artists in Wales

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Can any original artist play my favourite song?

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

How much time do original artists take to set up?

Your original artist 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 original artist 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 original artists 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 original artists 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 Original Artist in Wales

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Original artists in Wales typically play Pop, Electronic, Jazz, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in July, August, September, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.

How much does it cost to hire an Original Artist in Wales?

Prices for Original artists vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Original artists typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Original artists from £400 per performer upwards.

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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 1451 bookings and 688 verified reviews across the UK.

Last updated: 19 September 2026