Wedding Breakfast Musicians for hire in Greater Manchester

138 reviews

From£230

Alastair Grant

SaxophonistManchester

Create the perfect atmosphere. Experienced professional sax player who plays jazz, soul, pop and Ibiza style dance.

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104 reviews

£375 - £625

Alec Wares

SaxophonistManchester

A professional musician for the last 35 years, playing in all genres of music from jazz trio to full symphony orchestra.

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99 reviews

£312.50 - £437.50

Rachael Brentwood

HarpistManchester

Magnificent music and a beautiful atmosphere from a first-class professional harpist. Pop, classical, bollywood, Disney, jazz, folk & more ♥

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77 reviews

£750 - £1500

Dolce Strings

String quartetManchester

Dolce Strings is a Manchester & London - based duo/ trio / quartet and provides music for Weddings, Functions and Corporate Events.

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70 reviews

£300 - £625

Dan Gribbin

SaxophonistManchester

International Saxophonist performing stylish music, from relaxed vibes to Upbeat Party Hits. 300+ Weddings, Corporate, Private events.

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132 reviews

£375 - £625

Jan Holena

SaxophonistDarwen

Extremely versatile musician. Professional saxophone, clarinet and piano player with 22 years of experience.

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46 reviews

£280 - £450

Elliot Slater

SaxophonistManchester

One of Manchester's most exciting up-and-coming saxophonists. Can play in all styles and situations.

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27 reviews

£650

Girl on Sax

SaxophonistManchester

Girl On Sax plays a light up sax! Her soulful saxy tone and catchy pop melodies have led her to play with DJs across the country.

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28 reviews

£440 - £640

Elinor Nicholson

HarpistManchester

Manchester based harpist providing classical and contemporary harp music for any occasion.

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34 reviews

£225 - £660

Simon Levi

SaxophonistManchester

One of the most in-demand and exciting Sax Players in the country .Performed with Julie McKnight ( Finally)and many Defected record DJs !!!

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15 reviews

From£250

Emma Maria Rushworth

ViolinistManchester

I am a an International Acoustic/Electric Violinist. Music and performance is my life. I have played as a soloist and a part of many groups.

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28 reviews

£312.50 - £475

Eleanor Shute

ViolinistManchester

Eleanor is a graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music. Available for solo, chamber, orchestral, session and pit work.

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28 reviews

£625 - £675

Ant

SaxophonistManchester

"Outstanding young saxophonist" - The Times // Get the party started with one of the best and most versatile sax players in the country.

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21 reviews

£250 - £375

Katie Fiddlestix

ViolinistBury

Solo violinist and pianist, North West area. Katie is available to perform at social events, corporates, weddings and functions.

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26 reviews

£220 - £325

Paul Antony Shaw

PianistManchester

Paul is a highly experienced professional Event Pianist who offers a wide ranging repertoire, including D. Bowie, Adele, Einaudi, Yiruma.

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17 reviews

£265 - £475

Nadia Vasileva

ViolinistManchester

Electric and acoustic violinist, Royal College of Music London graduate

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20 reviews

£275 - £445

Ben Jackson

SaxophonistMacclesfield

Good music made easy! Friendly and versatile, I'm happy to adapt to suit your event.

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3 reviews

£160 - £300

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Brilliant Pianist and Enthusiastic Performer!!!

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Atherton
Bramhall
Chadderton
Cheadle
Cheadle Hulme
Denton
Droylsden
Dukinfield
Eccles
Failsworth
Farnworth
Gatley
Golborne
Hale
Hazel Grove
Heywood
Hindley
Horwich
Hyde
Ince-in-Makerfield
Irlam
Kearsley
Lees
Littleborough
Little Lever
Marple
Middleton
Milnrow
Mossley
Partington
Radcliffe
Ramsbottom
Romiley
Royton
Sale
Shaw
Stalybridge
Standish
Stretford
Swinton
Tyldesley
Urmston
Walkden
Westhoughton
Whitefield
Worsley

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Breakfast Musicians in Greater Manchester

"Elliot was great he worked so well with the dj and made our party even more special "

Mandy hired Elliot Slater for a Private event (available in Greater Manchester)

Verified Review, 25 October 2025

"Alistair was absolutely fantastic, worked well with the DJ, everyone loved him, what a fantastic sax player! Highly recommend."

Kirsty hired Alastair Grant for a Wedding (available in Greater Manchester)

Verified Review, 25 October 2025

"Excellent set from Alastair - would highly recommend and made my daughters 18th Birthday party - Thanks!"

Carl hired Alastair Grant for a Birthday party (available in Greater Manchester)

Verified Review, 11 October 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding breakfast musicians in Greater Manchester

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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 Greater Manchester

Renowned for its iconic music history and thriving arts scene, Greater Manchester continues to be a hub for musical talent. Whether your event is in the heart of the city or in surrounding areas like Salford or Stockport, it’s easy to find the perfect Wedding breakfast musician to suit your style. With a community passionate about live performance, this is a region where music truly comes alive.

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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 Greater Manchester?

The typical price for a Wedding Breakfast Musician is:

£Budget£270

££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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