Wedding Breakfast Musicians for hire in Southampton
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"Michael was absolutely fantastic and added such a special atmosphere to our wedding day. He played during our ceremony as well as throughout our cocktails and canapés on the lawn, and it was honestly the perfect touch. He was incredibly professional throughout the whole process and performed beautifully on the day. The music created such an elegant and romantic feel, and so many of our guests commented on how lovely it was to have live violin music playing. It really elevated the whole experience and made the day feel even more memorable and special. We’re so grateful to Michael for being such a wonderful part of our wedding and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him! "
Megan hired Michael Sullivan for a Wedding (available in Southampton)
"Michael was excellent. We couldn’t have asked for a better violinist. From start to finish he was incredible. His communication leading up the big day and song choices were impeccable. He even took the time to learn a new song for us. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking to hire a violinist. "
Tom hired Michael Sullivan for a Wedding (available in Southampton)
"Kelvin was absolutely fantastic at our wedding cocktail hour! Super professional throughout the planning process and even learnt two songs that were not on his song list. 5* all around - thank you so much Kelvin!"
Lyuda hired Kelvin J Parker for a Wedding (available in Southampton)
FAQs about hiring Wedding breakfast musicians in Southampton
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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 Southampton
Useful information
Wedding breakfast musicians in Southampton 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 Wedding Breakfast Musician in Southampton?
Prices for Wedding breakfast musicians vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Wedding breakfast musicians typically charge around £270 per booking, mid-range acts around £390, and high-end Wedding breakfast musicians from £510 per booking upwards.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 24106 bookings and 12358 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 16 May 2026
