Wedding Breakfast Musicians for hire in Basildon

197 reviews

£231.25 - £406.25

Cristinel Bacanu

ViolinistLondon

Freelance violin and viola player as well as leader for orchestras, Bacanu Quartet. Performed as a Violinist in Good Morning Britain

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117 reviews

From£165

Jessica Boyd

ViolinistLondon

Jessica is a professional violinist and actress based in London. Available for Orchestral, Chamber, Session and teaching work (full DBS)

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99 reviews

Mercury Sax

SaxophonistLondon

Sax/percussion/Dj. With years of expertise in .. jazz to Ibiza party. Many happy customers. Professional and flexible.

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94 reviews

£300 - £600

Raffaele Pagano

ViolinistLondon

Violinist & Composer. Leader of London Arte Chamber Orchestra and Oxford Festival. Available for concerts, weddings, and all sort of events.

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55 reviews

£437.50 - £750

Nicholas James

SaxophonistLondon

International Saxophonist and DJ as heard live on BBC2 and BBC Radio 3, specializing in pop, Ibiza, jazz and improvising.

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73 reviews

£250 - £550

Paulina Klamut

SaxophonistLondon

Professional international saxophonist with a versatile skillset and energetic vibe! From 70s to modern hits. Pop, House, Ibiza, Jazz, Chill

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71 reviews

From£200

Tomos Xerri

HarpistLondon

Tomos is a professional, highly experienced, and flexible harpist available for weddings, recitals, and orchestral gigs, covering the UK.

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81 reviews

£475 - £750

Michael Raggatt

PianistLondon

Michael Raggatt is a distinguished pianist known for his artistry and ability to curate the perfect soundtrack for your event.

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64 reviews

£487.50 - £862.50

Stretto Ensembles

String quartetLondon

The Stretto Ensembles are sought-after musicians, available for a wide range of personal and corporate events in London and further afield.

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59 reviews

£250 - £400

Paula Borrell Sax

SaxophonistEssex

I have lots of experience in Function Bands, Soul Bands, Tribute Bands. I have worked on Cruise Ships, TV, Abroad work & many Hotels

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73 reviews

From£350

Glenda Allaway

HarpistLondon

"I have to say having Glenda at our wedding was the best decision we made."

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52 reviews

£312.50 - £562.50

ShagzySax

SaxophonistBeckenham

Versatile Saxophonists mastering various genres, connecting with diverse audiences.Transform any event into a unique, memorable experience.

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44 reviews

From£230

Glain Dafydd

HarpistLondon

Glain is a professional harpist in London

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43 reviews

£400 - £600

DJ AndronSax

SaxophonistLondon

Wedding DJ & Saxophonist, delivering immersive entertainment for luxury weddings and events across the UK and Europe

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50 reviews

£437.50 - £562.50

Harriet Adie

HarpistLondon

With over 15 years' experience, award winning harpist Harriet has played for Royalty, film stars, and luxury brands such as Patek Philippe.

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33 reviews

£400 - £700

Natalie Lurie

HarpistLondon

Trained at the Royal Academy of Music, Natalie is a classical and pop harpist with 20+ years of experience.

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39 reviews

£575 - £1000

Naomi Wilmshurst

ViolinistLondon

One of the UK's leading electric violinists ideal for weddings, events and session work. Versatile and virtuosic, guaranteed to wow!

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35 reviews

£750 - £2500

Giardino Strings

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String quartetLondon

Giardino Strings is a distinguished ensemble composed of highly regarded professional musicians

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Breakfast Musicians in Basildon

"Our experience working with Raffaele for a surprise proposal was perfect from start to finish. He went out of his way to prepare songs that the client wanted. On the day itself, he was punctual, professional and amazing to listen to! I would definitely recommend!!"

Bhavna hired Raffaele Pagano for a Private event (available in Basildon)

Verified Review, 8 March 2026

"Bianca was absolutely delightful at our intimate wedding ceremony - she played and sang beautifully, and all the guests were appreciative of her. Everything went well from beginning to end and she added a little something to make our day extra special. A big thank you! "

Alexandra hired Bianca Watts for a Wedding (available in Basildon)

Verified Review, 7 March 2026

"We had Phil at our engagement party, and he was perfect! He's incredibly talented and knows exactly how to energize the crowd. From the moment he started, the dancefloor was never empty. We've already told him we're excited to hire him again for our wedding. Thank you!"

Tori hired Mercury Sax for a Birthday party (available in Basildon)

Verified Review, 6 March 2026

FAQs about hiring Wedding breakfast musicians in Basildon

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Can any wedding breakfast musician play my favourite song?

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

How much time do wedding breakfast musicians take to set up?

Your wedding breakfast musician 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 wedding breakfast musician 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 wedding breakfast musicians 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 wedding breakfast musicians 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 Wedding Breakfast Musician in Basildon

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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 a Wedding Breakfast Musician in Basildon?

The typical price for a Wedding Breakfast Musician is:

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££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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