Orchestras for hire in Birmingham

4 reviews

£505 - £790

String Trio Delights

OrchestraStratford-upon-Avon

Trio delights have oodles of professional experience, fun, dynamic flexible in most genres. The trio bring delightful music to your ears.

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1 review

£1250 - £5000

K'antu Ensemble

OrchestraBirmingham

Turn your wedding into a fairytale with K’antu Ensemble’s enchanting blend of historical instruments, soaring melodies, and timeless charm.

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4 reviews

£2500 - £4000

The Untold Orchestra

OrchestraManchester

A fresh orchestra ready to bring your event to life.

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4 reviews

From£3000

Siegfried Camerata

OrchestraLondon

The Siegfried Camerata is a young professional orchestra based in London. Its members are some of the most talented performers in the UK

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5 reviews

£2650

Orpheus Sinfonia

OrchestraLondon

Vibrant, dynamic and inspiring - a bright beacon of the orchestral scene. Creating the future of music. An orchestra for every occasion.

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3 reviews

£1500 - £2000

London Arte Chamber Orchestra

OrchestraBeckenham

The London Arte Chamber Orchestra is integrated by professional musicians and performs a wide repertoire from baroque to contemporary music

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£2000 - £4500

Anglo Portuguese Ensemble

OrchestraLondon

Classical string ensemble

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From£1600

East London Symphony Orchestra

OrchestraLondon

A new collaboration of conservatoire, university and sixth form students, ELSO performs in St John of Jerusalem Church, Hackney.

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From£1600

I Maestri

OrchestraLondon

I Maestri was founded in 2001 with the express purpose of giving aspiring conductors opportunities to practise their craft.

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£3750

The Royal Marines Association Concert Band

OrchestraSouthsea

The Royal Marines Association Concert Band - Probably the most experienced Military Band in the World!

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London Wedding Orchestra

OrchestraLondon

Elevate your big day with a musical experience unlike any other!

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5 reviews

£800 - £7187.50

Andy Long Orchestra

OrchestraGainsborough

An outstanding events orchestra! We play countrywide and bring sophistication to high-end events. Make your evening one to remember!

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74 reviews

£740 - £1300

Dolce Strings

OrchestraManchester

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

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43 reviews

£480 - £825

Bowfiddle Strings

OrchestraKings Langley

Bowfiddle is a string ensemble which specializes in classical and light music entertainment. Duo, Trio or the classic string Quartet.

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22 reviews

£750 - £1750

Halo Strings

OrchestraLondon

Flawless music entertainment for your event. Luxury, all Female, Classical and Electric string quartet

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30 reviews

£1250 - £3750

City String Ensemble

OrchestraLondon

A modern twist on the traditional string quartet. Expect unique renditions of modern pop songs as well as all your classical favourites!

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45 reviews

£375 - £2700

String Infusion

OrchestraLondon

String Infusion are an all female vibrant electric/acoustic string ensemble ranging from 1-20+ players covering a range of music genres.

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13 reviews

£340 - £840

Bacanu Music Strings

Hire An Orchestra Guide – 2024 Prices, Advice and FAQs

OrchestraLondon

Professional string quartet available for any bookings, concerts, recitals, weddings, parties and more

Latest reviews of our Orchestras in Birmingham

"Amazing "

Kate hired The Untold Orchestra for a Wedding (available in Birmingham)

Verified Review, 18 December 2021

"Highly recommend them! "

Phoebe hired Siegfried Camerata for a Wedding (available in Birmingham)

Verified Review, 27 November 2021

"Excellent"

Stephen hired Anglo Portuguese Ensemble for a charity event (available in Birmingham)

Verified Review, 28 April 2018

FAQs about hiring Orchestras in Birmingham

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Can any orchestra play my favourite song?

Professional orchestras will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that orchestras may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the orchestra's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do orchestras take to set up?

Your orchestra 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 orchestra 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 orchestras 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 orchestras 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 an Orchestra in Birmingham

Known to have more canals than Venice, Birmingham is a cultural hive of musical activity. With its rich industrial history and a thriving arts scene, the city offers a vibrant backdrop for live music. From stylish venues in the Jewellery Quarter to historic halls in the city centre, Birmingham is packed with opportunities to enjoy and hire talented local performers for any occasion.

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Popular genres:

Classical, Pop, Jazz

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4 hours

Busiest times:

June, September, December

How much does it cost to hire an Orchestra in Birmingham?

The typical price per group member for Orchestras is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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