Percussionists for hire in Waltham Forest

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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£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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Bar Mitzvah Bongos

PercussionistLondon

Hi, I'm Eliot, I'm a Nice Jewish Boy from London with bright LED Bongos and a passion for bringing your simcha to life with live percussion!

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4 reviews

£300 - £400

Robert Shaw

PercussionistLondon

Friendly, professional and energetic drummer/percussionist ready to add that little something extra for your special event.

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£200 - £450

SoundBig

PercussionistLondon

#weddingband #partyband #PA Hire for weddings and Events #Wedding DJ #Sound for Bands #DJ/Percussionist #Drummer Party guaranteed!!!

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9 reviews

£187.50 - £375

James Taylor

PercussionistLondon

Drummer / percussionist / vibraphone player based in central London. Classically trained with wealth of live and studio experience.

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From£180

Basil Hodge

PercussionistIlford

Basil is a fine and experienced musician who has established a successful career as a jazz musician. He perfoms in other genres R&B, Funk..

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5 reviews

£187.50 - £625

JR Music

PercussionistLondon

Upbeat musician incorporating all of your favourite RnB, dance & pop songs into a medley of fun!

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6 reviews

From£300

Somaye -

PercussionistLondon

A jazz singer with a warm voice who has been compared to Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Performs as a duo with a guitarist or pianist

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1 review

£250 - £420

Juan Jacinto

PercussionistLondon

15+ years of experience on both acoustic and electronic drum kits. I'm the professional drummer you need for live shows and studio sessions.

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6 reviews

£260 - £561.25

Krisztian LED BONGO

PercussionistLondon

Krisztian is a skilled LED percussionist who adds rhythm and fun to your wedding, corporate and other events.

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£300 - £450

Gabriel Nuzzoli

PercussionistLondon

Top Percussionist, Drummer in the UK who has played, toured and recorded with many world famous artists such as Ricky Martin and Louie Vega

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£190 - £500

Pamela Fom

PercussionistLondon

Pop/Rock/Latin singer and guitarist igniting the stage with high-energy Latin hits and rhythms that move the soul!

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From£900

Paul Das Brass

PercussionistLondon

Das Brass are an 8-piece brass band, playing a melange of pop and funk favourites, balkanised afrobeats, twisted jazz standards,

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£160 - £400

Filippo Giangrande

PercussionistLondon

Reliable and professional drummer, drum teacher and composer for over 15 years. Experienced in every sector of the modern music industry.

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From£200

Roy Pfeffer

PercussionistLondon

Creative and experienced session drummer, band leader and producer.

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Anatolij

PercussionistLondon

🎷 Trusted by The Mansion House London, Manchester United, Ivy Asia, 20 Stories, Radio Rooftop, STK & luxury weddings worldwide.

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29 reviews

£437.50 - £625

Assaf on Percussion

Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies

PercussionistLondon

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

Latest reviews of our Percussionists in Waltham Forest

"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 Waltham Forest)

Verified Review, 20 September 2025

"I booked Koray for a last minute corporate gig in Cannes, France. He performed exceptionally well and impressed both the client and delegates at the event. The booking process was smooth and Koray was very flexible and professional on site. He had great communication and also made suggestions RE his performance. "

Kwabena hired Koray - That Darbuka Guy for a Corporate event (available in Waltham Forest)

Verified Review, 18 September 2025

"Absolutely amazing, got the party going would definitely book again "

Natasha hired Krisztian LED BONGO for a Private event (available in Waltham Forest)

Verified Review, 16 August 2025

FAQs about hiring Percussionists in Waltham Forest

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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 Waltham Forest

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£Budget£270

££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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