Wedding Breakfast Musicians for hire in Derby

52 reviews

£450 - £600

Ben Martin Saxophonist

SaxophonistNottingham

An outstanding saxophonist playing the best of Jazz, Latin, Soul, Reggae and Classic Pop. A sophisticated and elegant musical experience.

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48 reviews

£180 - £400

Rob Jourdain

ViolinistChesterfield

Versatile Violin performer for weddings, corporate functions, session work and more. Repertoire about 700 Classical, Pop, Folk, Bollywood

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24 reviews

£400 - £750

Lucy Nolan

HarpistDerbyshire

Award-winning harpist available for solo and orchestral work, weddings, events and private tuition in North England and the Midlands.

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28 reviews

£375 - £600

Margaret Jackson

ViolinistDerby

Professional and experienced Violinist playing for weddings and events, with major orchestras, popular artists and for TV.

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12 reviews

£125 - £375

Vanessa Alliband

PianistStafford

A Grade 8 pianist and singer who loves to add that special touch to your day!

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10 reviews

£170 - £380

Jane Olson

PianistNewark

Jane is a performer, teacher, composer and music leader based in central England. She performs for weddings, corporate and social events.

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8 reviews

£300 - £500

Jack Mitchell

ViolinistStoke-on-Trent

Classically trained violinist specialising in weddings and DJ accompaniment. Classical virtuosity meets cutting edge audio technology.

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13 reviews

£450 - £815

Highly Strung String Quartet

String quartetSouthwell

We are the leading professional string quartet in the Midlands and have over 800 songs to choose from!

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16 reviews

Tanya Sax

SaxophonistNottingham

Interactive sax player covering a wide range of events - weddings/parties/DJ/corporate. Chilled background or on the dance floor having fun!

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12 reviews

£350 - £900

Judith Ude - The Singing Harpist

HarpistLeicestershire

A soulful singing harpist in the East Midlands. I've played many festivals & wedding events including Latitude, and The Dorchester, London.

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13 reviews

£250 - £487.50

James Sax

SaxophonistNottingham

Live saxophonists are a great and versatile choice for any event and James Banahan is the no1 Sax player to bring your party event to life !

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8 reviews

£250 - £500

Amore Music - Violinist and Pianist

ViolinistCannock

Experienced Violinist or Pianist for all occasions.

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10 reviews

£250 - £600

Kal Vaikla

SaxophonistAshbourne

Solo sax/vocalist/Bagpiper 5 top bands - Weddingeventsaxplayer or Kal’s Kats or Kalamazoo Dance Band or Soultown Kats plus Tipsy Pony Bar

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6 reviews

£250 - £440

Freddie Coleman

SaxophonistSutton Coldfield

Saxophonist, vocalist, pianist in the Birmingham area playing pop, rock, funk, jazz, house and more!

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14 reviews

£450 - £1075

Louise Spencer

HarpistMansfield

Louise Spencer, known as Nottinghamshire Harpist is a contemporary, professional harpist & pianist, specialising in weddings and events.

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5 reviews

Peter Shepherd

PianistChesterfield

Oxford graduate; organist, pianist, conductor, composer. Proficient in both classical and pop

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3 reviews

£160 - £275

Matt Ratcliffe

PianistMatlock

An experienced and professional jazz pianist, with over 20 years playing across the U.K.

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3 reviews

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PianistLeicester

A young pianist with the level of experience of an old man in the piano !

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Breakfast Musicians in Derby

"Ben is a lovely guy and provided a perfect few hours interlude ahead of our main band performing later in the evening. Ben really kept the buzz of the party going and played lot's of popular songs that everyone enjoyed! "

Joe hired Ben Martin Saxophonist for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Derby)

Verified Review, 22 November 2025

"Absolutely amazing, everyone commented on how well Margaret played at our wedding, she made our day even more magical and special. Communication was brilliant and she was quick at responding to any queries we had! "

Georgia hired Margaret Jackson for a Wedding (available in Derby)

Verified Review, 28 October 2025

"Freddie was a joy to work with, his communication and support in the run up to the event was outstanding. And he was brilliant at the event, would highly recommend him for any future event. "

Kelsey hired Freddie Coleman for a Private event (available in Derby)

Verified Review, 25 October 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding breakfast musicians in Derby

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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 Derby

Derby combines a rich industrial past with a welcoming, modern vibe, making it an excellent setting for live entertainment. From venues along the River Derwent to stately homes in the surrounding countryside, it’s easy to find the ideal location—and the perfect Wedding breakfast musician—for your event. The local music scene is strong and diverse, with talent to match every occasion.

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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 Derby?

The typical price for a Wedding Breakfast Musician is:

£Budget£270

££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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