Violists for hire in Wales
Latest reviews of our Violists in Wales
"We can only give Phillip the best review and all the credit he deserves. Not only did he learn a specific song for our wedding ceremony, he was organised, patient and generally a pleasure to talk to. He took one more stress away at such an hectic time. He handled his part in our wedding with class, professionalism and a genuine love for what he does. His playing was beautiful and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better musician. I can't recommend Phillip enough, in all honesty we were a bit unorganised and gave him little direction other than one song, and he nailed it. So, thank you for bringing that extra touch to our wedding! "
Jade hired Philip Heyman for a Wedding (available in Wales)
"Wonderful music! Philip was very professional and friendly."
Heather hired Philip Heyman for a Wedding (available in Wales)
"Philip was amazing. He took time to understand our requirement and provided a great playlist to choose from. His Pellegrina (viola to me!) had a beautiful tone as was a real differentiator against the other musicians available. My daughter and her friends loved the music selection and I would throughly recommend Philip"
Elizabeth hired Philip Heyman for a Private event (available in Wales)
FAQs about hiring Violists in Wales
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Can any violist play my favourite song?
Professional violists will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that violists may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the violist's song list on their Encore profile.
How much time do violists take to set up?
Your violist 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 violist 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 violists 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 violists 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 Violist in Wales
Useful information
Violists in Wales typically play Pop, Classical, Jazz, and most respond to enquiries within 7 hours. Demand peaks in June, July, August, 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 a Violist in Wales?
Prices for Violists vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Violists typically charge around £270 per booking, mid-range acts around £390, and high-end Violists from £510 per booking upwards.
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Our musicians are happy to travel and we can provide artists in any part of the UK and Ireland. We regulary send artists abroad to perform accross Europe (and globally) for special occasions. Use the button to the right to get matched with musicians near you.
This page was created by the Encore team using data from 1160 bookings and 619 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 13 September 2026
