Wedding Breakfast Musicians for hire in York
Latest reviews of our Wedding Breakfast Musicians in York
"Our saxophonist was absolutely incredible and such a highlight of our reception. Her sets brought such a fun, vibrant energy to the day and created the best atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. She had an amazing presence and style, and her music really encouraged people up and got everyone involved. It added something so unique and memorable to our celebration, and our guests haven’t stopped talking about how brilliant she was. Thank you so much for being such a special part of our day. We loved every moment."
Siobahn hired Jess Taylor Sax for a Wedding (available in York)
"George played at our wedding and he was wonderful and very professional! He catered to our musical choices exactly. "
Lydia hired George Hoffman for a Wedding (available in York)
"Ben was absolutely fantastic at our wedding. He allowed us to pick songs that we liked and learnt them ahead of the wedding which really allowed us to put a personal touch on the ceremony. Ben played both during the ceremony and the drinks reception afterwards providing great background music for our guests to enjoy. Would highly recommend a very talented pianist. "
Lucy hired Ben McGettigan for a Wedding (available in York)
FAQs about hiring Wedding breakfast musicians in York
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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 York
Useful information
Wedding breakfast musicians in York 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 York?
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
