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Classical Musicians for hire in Greater Manchester

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  • The Lancashire String Quartet

    5 stars - The Lancashire String Quartet are Highly Recommended 54 Reviews Number of members: 4 Lancashire

    Offering a professional service, tailored to suit your needs with a wide variety of repertoire including Classical, Bollywood, Jazz, Pop & Traditional. The...

  • Liam Francis

    5 stars - Liam Francis are Highly Recommended 21 Reviews Number of members: 1 Greater Manchester

    Liam has been performing for private & public events across the UK and Europe for over a decade, seamlessly incorporating Jazz, Contemporary Classical & Po...

  • JB Piano

    5 stars - JB Piano are Highly Recommended 19 Reviews Number of members: 1 Merseyside

    A professional grade 8 pianist with a vast repertoire covering Modern, Pop, Classical, Rock & Jazz Standards. With over 17 years' experience, JB P...

  • J M Guitar

    5 stars - J M Guitar are Highly Recommended 19 Reviews Number of members: 1 Merseyside

    Award winning performer and composer. Experienced classical guitarist and pianist performing a wide range of music suitable for all occasions. J M Guitar c...

  • Jessica Louise

    5 stars - Jessica Louise (Harpist) are Highly Recommended 69 Reviews Number of members: 1 Cheshire

    Jessica Louise is an advanced level Harpist performing beautiful, elegant music perfect to give any occasion that unique, special touch!...

  • Larkspur Strings

    5 stars - Larkspur Strings are Highly Recommended 13 Reviews Number of members: 4 Greater Manchester

    Larkspur Strings are a talented string ensemble whose members have previously performed with BBC Philharmonic, Echo and the Bunnymen, English National Ball...

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  • Lauren The Violinist

    5 stars - Lauren The Violinist are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews Number of members: 1 Greater Manchester

    A professionally trained electric & acoustic violinist, Lauren specialises in interactive performances of many genres, including pop, classical crossover, ...

  • Glenn Sharp

    5 stars - Glenn Sharp are Highly Recommended 12 Reviews Number of members: 1 Greater Manchester

    Manchester based Glenn has been playing the flamenco and traditional Spanish guitar for 25 years now. His set includes improvised flamenco and classical gu...

  • Darlton Ensemble

    5 stars - Darlton Ensemble are Highly Recommended 13 Reviews Number of members: 5 Greater Manchester

    Darlton Ensemble will add a touch of class to any event. With over 30 years performance experience and an extensive repertoire that ranges from classical t...

  • North West Strings

    5 stars - North West Strings are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews Number of members: 4 Greater Manchester

    North West Strings are a cool, contemporary & in-demand quartet who have recorded with the likes of Daughter, Temples, The Charlatans & Chas Smash (Madness...

  • Diamond Duo

    5 stars - Diamond Duo are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 2 Greater Manchester

    Two talented, classically trained acoustic & electric violinists who combine to create a dynamic set of classical crossover, pop, chillout lounge and Bolly...

  • Jamie Wright

    5 stars - Jamie Wright (Pianist) are Highly Recommended 36 Reviews Number of members: 1 West Yorkshire

    Jamie's versatility and skill as a pianist can tailor a musical experience for any occasion. His repertoire ranges from Bach, Debussy to Rat Pack, Latin an...

  • OL Harp

    5 stars - OL Harp (Harpist) are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews Number of members: 1 Cheshire

    OL Harp is a Cheshire based harpist with many years’ experience, having played in numerous reputable hotels and venues throughout North West England and No...

  • Lucy Soprano

    5 stars - Lucy Soprano are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 1 Greater Manchester

    Lucy Soprano is a Royal Northern College Of Music alum with some massive singing credits under her belt already. Hugely accomplished and experienced, deftl...

  • The Brockley Quartet

    5 stars - The Brockley Quartet are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews Number of members: 4 Merseyside

    A highly experienced string quartet who deliver a diverse repertoire, from classical background music to current pop hits. In constant demand, The Brockley...

  • The Function Harpist

    5 stars - The Function Harpist are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews Number of members: 1 Cheshire

    The Function Harpist is a former scholar from the Royal College of Music, London. With extensive experience performing around the world and a diverse reper...

  • Champagne Flute and Strings

    5 stars - Champagne Flute and Strings are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews Number of members: 4 Greater Manchester

    Champagne Flute and Strings - A unique ensemble combining the elegance of a traditional string quartet with the flute as its captivating centerpiece, bring...

  • Manchester Wedding Quartet

    Number of members: 4 Greater Manchester

    Manchester Wedding Quartet is an ensemble formed from musicians associated with the Hallé Orchestra providing light classical music - from 18th century mas...

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Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Classical Musicians for your event

Classical Musicians in Greater Manchester cost from £196 to £22640. The average price in 2025 was £677. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Greater Manchester from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Classical Musicians on your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Classical Musicians throughout Greater Manchester, with acts available for events in Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bramhall, Buckley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Gatley, Golborne, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Ince in Makerfield, Irlam, Kearsley, Leigh, Little Lever, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Milnrow, Mossley, Oldham, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Wigan, Worsley.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local Greater Manchester Classical Musicians, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from finding some of the best Classical Musicians in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Classical Musician from Alive Network Entertainment Agency is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your Classical Musician is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

  • Outstanding five-star customer service
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  • Hundreds of Classical Musicians, Classical Wedding Musicians, Classical Quartets, Duos & Trios to choose from
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Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 110,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Classical Musicians we want to represent.

We look to recruit Classical Musicians who we feel are the best in their area, but who also represent good value for money.

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

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Looking for Classical Musicians in Greater Manchester? Alive Network will help you hire the best local Greater Manchester Classical Musician, with acts available in Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bramhall, Buckley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Gatley, Golborne, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Ince in Makerfield, Irlam, Kearsley, Leigh, Little Lever, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Milnrow, Mossley, Oldham, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Wigan, Worsley