Need a soloist to inject a bit of elegance to your wedding? Harpists hands-down win the aesthetic prize. In addition to being a visually stunning instrument that photographs incredibly well, they can provide a very soothing and sophisticated atmosphere. They are particularly suited to intimate wedding ceremonies or more background music for any event…
A bit unsure about what to expect when booking musicians for an event? Maybe this is your first time and you’re not sure where to start? Worry not! Here is everything you can expect, a FULL run-down of your booking with Music Students for Hire…
Considering hiring live musicians for your event but not sure what would fit within your budget? Luckily, live music comes in many different shapes and sizes, so we could easily sort you out with something that both fits your perfect vibe and, most importantly, within budget!
Bookings are not priced at an hourly rate - there is a certain flat fee for the booking, then it goes up incrementally with extra time. Keep scrolling for some examples of typical quotes…
The pianist is a real jack of many trades. They are suited to all events, including weddings, corporate events, funerals, and birthday parties. They can cater for both large and small groups…
We have put together a list of our top 20 requested pieces of music for string quartet or trio (our most popular bookings!) to give you a bit of background on your favourite tunes. A few of these of these are showcased BEAUTIFULLY by our wonderful in-house, MSH Quartet and Trio…
The most important aspect of booking your wedding band is doing it EARLY! Bands can often get booked up over a year in advance, and popular summer dates in particular get filled very quickly. (Some bands offer discounts for off-peak months (eg. November, December, January and February) or weekday bookings – a good option if you’re on a particularly tight budget.)
Cue the epic dramatic music (preferably something Hans Zimmer, thank you) and enter… SUPER REPORTER SOPHIE!
Earlier this week I donned my journalist cap and caught up with our company’s Founder, Robin Weil, and grilled him on all things MSH…
String quartets and trios are our most common bookings for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Whether you love purely classical repertoire, to contemporary pop, to something in between, our extensive repertoire list can cater for all tastes!
Have a listen to samples of some of our groups here – this should give a good idea of the quality of our musicians and kind of sound / vibe they can offer. Let us know if you have any specific ideas in mind - we can accommodate just about anything!
Congratulations! You are now at that exciting stage in your life when your whole existence is centred around the 7th most stressful life event (according to Pain Doctor)… marriage. These are majorly exciting times with more than enough to plan and think about SO here are some tips to ensure the music side of events runs smoothly.