Percussionists available to hire in Leicester

29 reviews

£437.50 - £625

Assaf on Percussion

PercussionistLondon

From Hedkandi to Tom Jones, Assaf has performed all around the globe+will bring his world class showmanship+infectious energy to your event!

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8 reviews

£500

Samantha on Percussion

PercussionistLondon

Samantha on Percussion is an exceptional live percussionist available to hire for your wedding, corporate party or event.

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14 reviews

£375 - £937.50

Nathan X Official

PercussionistLondon

At the centre of the global Dance scene. Basement Jaxx signed Nathan X is one of the UK’s brightest multi-skilled DJ & live Percussionists!

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7 reviews

£300 - £600

Alex Magni

PercussionistBirmingham

The #1 Roaming LED Drummer, Percussionist, and Bongo / Djembe player based in Birmingham, UK. A professional and versatile musician

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10 reviews

From£180

Alice Angliss

PercussionistMilton Keynes

MA Oxon // MPerf RCM // Musical Theatre & Orchestral work // Currently: 'Six' - West End (drums & cover MD)

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10 reviews

£312.50 - £437.50

LED DRUMMER

PercussionistDoncaster

Currently touring with Judge Jules, LED DRUMMER brings high energy & live percussion to your wedding, party or event.

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10 reviews

£258.75 - £375

Trevor Kentish

PercussionistLondon

A very talented and experienced multi-genre percussionist who plays with sensitivity and a unique style.

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13 reviews

£312.50 - £625

Mistershed

PercussionistSaint Osyth

MISTERSHED | LIVE PERCUSSION - BONGO PLAYER

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8 reviews

£325 - £425

Spotlight Percussion

PercussionistHenley-on-Thames

Super high-energy DJ Live percussionist for corporate events, parties and weddings. Add percussion to your event to bring it to life!

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5 reviews

From£200

Julius Blankson | Step Free Dance

PercussionistUxbridge

Hi my name is Julius and I have a passion for percussion! I have over over 10 years experience playing drums from around the world.

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4 reviews

£210 - £500

Joeconga

PercussionistLondon

Multi percussionist with over 20 years experience touring worldwide. Worked with Grammy award winners. Guaranteed to deliver the best!

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5 reviews

£160 - £250

Binz Antonio

PercussionistOxford

Binz is a bongo player & professional drummer who has performed in many of the top nightclubs throughout the UK.

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7 reviews

£250 - £375

Koray - That Darbuka Guy

PercussionistLondon

London Roaming Darbuka Drummer. Darbuka, Bongo & Djembe Percussion Performer. Performing at Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate events and more.

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3 reviews

£250 - £375

Martin Rizzola

PercussionistLondon

One of the most experienced percussionist and bongo player in the UK! Crowd enhancer. Team player!

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3 reviews

£300 - £375

Rich Joy

PercussionistRomford

Rich Joy is a percussionist who travels the UK playing for Corporate events, Celebrations, Product launches, Barmitzvahs and Club nights

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3 reviews

£470 - £625

Mike Cunningham

PercussionistShipley

One of the most unique drummers in the UK

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4 reviews

£150 - £370

Michael Armitage

PercussionistLeeds

Classical percussionist and drummer. An experienced expert in all things percussion, Michael can play everything from Mozart to Metallica.

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8 reviews

£212.50 - £350

Victor InSo

Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies

PercussionistLondon

Latin Percussionist - Bongo LED, Congas, Timbales, Cajon and whatever it can be percuded! Creating the upbeat in your favourite party!

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Latest reviews of our Percussionists in Leicester

"Amazing!!! You won’t regret hiring LED DRUMMER. Brought great energy to our evening and everyone loved him. Couldn’t be happier!! "

Charlotte hired LED DRUMMER for a Wedding (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 6 October 2025

"Rob was absolutely amazing, he had my wedding guests on the dance floor, has a brilliant talent in drumming and would highly recommend as a crowd pleaser. "

Laura hired LED DRUMMER for a Wedding (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 27 September 2025

"Krisztian was absolutely fantastic! And he brought a whole level of excitement and energy to our party with his bongos and interacted with the crowd throughout - also he was super friendly! I wouldn’t hesitate to book him again at our next event! Highly recommend - thank you again Krisztian! "

Anisha hired Krisztian LED BONGO for a Birthday party (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 20 September 2025

FAQs about hiring Percussionists in Leicester

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Can any percussionist play my favourite song?

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

How much time do percussionists take to set up?

Your percussionist 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 percussionist 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 percussionists 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 percussionists 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 Percussionist in Leicester

Known for its cultural diversity and strong creative spirit, Leicester is a city where live music thrives. Whether you're hosting an event in the bustling city centre or somewhere more serene in Leicestershire, you’ll find experienced Percussionists ready to make it special. Leicester’s energy and variety make it a brilliant place to book local performers.

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