Greater Manchester Classical Guitarists For Hire at Alive Network

Discover 42 Of The Best Classical Guitarists in Greater Manchester.

From sophisticated classical guitar music for a hotel or restaurant, to the perfect musical accompaniment for your wedding or special occasion, hire an incredible classical guitarist in Greater Manchester with Alive Network entertainment agency. Spanish and Flamenco styles also available. Also see classical musicians, wedding guitarists, acoustic singer guitarists & wedding ceremony musicians.

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Feel Good Guitar Classical Guitarist Review Private Party Greater Manchester

5 stars - Feel Good Guitar are Highly Recommended

“Rob played two sets at our private party. The acoustic guitar music was perfect for the lunchtime setting. Our guests were really complementary and I particularly enjoyed Rob's version of Foo Fighter's "Everlong". Rob kept things going nicely and finished with a few more lively songs. Rob really mad...”

David C booked Feel Good Guitar for their event in Greater Manchester

Phillip Alexander Classical Guitarist Review Private Party Greater Manchester

5 stars - Phillip Alexander are Highly Recommended

“Phillip was booked for my wife's 50th with over 100 people attending inside a marquee. Phillip covered the afternoon/early evening shift. He was excellent to deal with and provided the daytime atmosphere we were looking for. The music was lovely and was played at the right volume. Set up the do...”

David C booked Phillip Alexander for their event in Greater Manchester

Feel Good Guitar Classical Guitarist Review Wedding Greater Manchester

5 stars - Feel Good Guitar are Highly Recommended

“Absolutely amazing really was a beautiful part of our wedding would definitely recommend Feel Good Guitar to all my friends and family and anyone else”

Amanda R booked Feel Good Guitar for their Wedding

Ryan Gene Classical Guitarist Review Wedding Greater Manchester

5 stars - Ryan Gene are Highly Recommended

“We wanted a guitarist to be playing at our drinks reception as we arrived after the ceremony. Ryan set the tone perfectly with a brilliant range of songs played really well. The communication with him beforehand was great and he was punctual and polite on the day. We were so pleased with him and wou...”

Catherine B booked Ryan Gene for their Wedding in Greater Manchester

Amazing Venues

Just a few of the amazing venues we've worked with in Greater Manchester

The Midland Hotel M60 2DS
Rivington Hall Barn BL6 7SB
Victoria Warehouse M17 1AB
Didsbury House Hotel M20 5LJ
Great John Street Hotel M3 4FD
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel M60 7HA
Hilton Manchester Deansgate M3 4LQ
Hyde Bank Farm SK6 4DZ
The Castlefield Rooms M3 4LZ
Haigh Hall WN2 1PE
K&M Global OL3 5GS
Manchester Hall M3 3BT
King Street Townhouse Hotel M2 4AW
Radisson Edwardian Hotel M2 5GP
The Lowry M50 3AZ

King Street Townhouse M2 4AW
Ashfield House WN6 0EQ
Lancashire County Cricket Ground M16 0PX
Albert's Standish WN6 0TD
Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel WN1 2XN
Didsbury Sports Ground M20 2RU
Grat John Street Hotel M3 4FD
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa BL7 9PZ
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport M90 3RA
Saddleworth Hotel OL3 5LX
Science and Industry Museum M3 4JP
The Monastery M12 5WF
Worsley Park M28 2QT
Albert Hall M2 5QR
De Vere Whites BL6 6SF

Etrop Grange M90 4EG
Hilton M3 4LQ
intu Trafford Centre M17 8AA
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel M1 4PH
Stables Country Club BL8 1PU
The Monastery Manchester M12 5WF
The Old Grammar School M24 6BR
Victoria Baths M13 0FE
Cloud 23 M3 4LQ
Dunham Massey Village Hall WA14 4SE
Monastery Of St Francis & Gorton Trust M12 5WF
Old Trafford - Manchester United Football Club M16 0RA
The Bolholt Hotel BL8 1PU
Village Hotel Bury BL9 7BQ
Albert's Worsley M27 0AA

Booking A Classical Guitar Player In Greater Manchester

Everything you need to know

A classical guitarist is a solo musician, who plays the classical acoustic guitar. The classical guitar uses nylon strings rather than steel, which give a warm, mellow sound.

Classical guitarists can play a wide range of musical styles, from early lute music, to Spanish and flamenco, as well as arrangements of classical and contemporary pop tunes, to create a uniquely informal ambiance, perfectly suited to a range of occasions, from wedding ceremonies to drinks receptions or private parties.

A classical guitarist will play a variety of genres of music, including rock and popular tunes, soul, film themes and classical, performing music which most of your guests will know and love! A typical repertoire might feature artists such as:

Adele
Coldplay
Taylor Swift
The Killers
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Robbie Williams
U2
Simon & Garfunkel
The Beatles
Oasis
Carole King
The Beach Boys
Bill Withers
Etta James
Aretha Franklin
Ritchie Valens
Frank Sinatra
John Williams
Buena Vista Social Club
Mendelssohn
Chopin
Pachelbel
Bach

A set list for each artist is featured on their individual profile page.

Need some inspiration for song ideas? Check out our 'Top 20 Guitar Songs for Weddings' article here

Alive Network’s classical guitar players can perform a range of musical genres, with many offering several styles in one performance. Our most popular types of classical guitar styles include:

1. Popular covers

Nearly all of our classical guitarist will perform music from classic and contemporary popular artists, including Ellie Goulding, Adele, Elton John, Abba, Leonard Cohen and Ed Sheeran.

2. Classical

Arranged and played on guitar, classical music takes on a lovely warmth that is both sophisticated and non-stuffy! You can expect guitar arrangements from the greats of the classical world, such as Bach, Pachelbel and Mendelssohn.

3. Spanish (Flamenco)

Spanish and Latin American guitar music offers a fiery slice of the traditional culture, often with intricate and impressive finger-picking and incorporating toe-tapping passionate Flamenco music, along with more contemporary melodies from artists like Manu Chao and the Buena Vista Social Club.

4. Jazz

Classical guitarists playing in a jazz or lounge style cover finger-clicking music from the Rat Pack era to cool old school jazz classics and Charleston music, to melodic tunes from the Great American Songbook. Often featuring artists like Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Nat King Cole, and Nina Simone, to name a few.

Our classical guitarists entertain at a range of events across the UK and internationally – at weddings, corporate events, private parties, venues, and festivals. The locations where our classical guitarists are most frequently booked include:

Usually the headline daytime or afternoon entertainment, classical guitar music is versatile and sophisticated, ideal for occasions such as:

Weddings
Corporate events
Private parties
Gala Balls
Festivals
Fêtes and street parties
Bar Mitzvas and Bat Mitzvas
Charity fundraiser events
Black Tie events
Pubs / clubs / venues
HM Armed Forces Events
University events

Because of the romantic nature of the instrument and the warm sound, classical guitar music is perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, Guitarists can play as your guests arrive, during the wedding ceremony and the signing of the registers.

Our guitarists can tailor their performance to your individual needs – from romantic, and relaxing background tunes to well-known classic popular melodies and lively Latin and Spanish guitar music – creating the perfect atmosphere and bringing your party to life.

Classical guitarists are also a great option for corporate events and drinks receptions.

If you have your heart set on a classical guitarist at your event, but would like something a bit different, many of our classical guitarists can perform alongside other musicians for a larger sound.

Space considerations at your event

A seated solo classical guitar player is fairly compact, needing around 2 square metres to perform comfortably. This allows space for a seat, music stand, microphone and stand, and their PA system.

For approximate requirements, see ‘How much space will a classical guitarist need?’, below.

Volume – how loud is a classical guitar?

A guitarist will match his style of playing to your event, so a live guitarist’s volume can vary between chilled background music to flamboyant flamenco. This can be anywhere between 65 – 85dB (decibels), which in real terms is the volume of a busy restaurant or the sound of audience applause.

Since acoustic guitars can be relatively quiet, classical guitarists will generally use an amplifier, particularly if they’re playing at a function with more than about 50 guests or at larger venues. Many have access to battery-powered amps, which are ideal for outdoor performances where there may not be access to a plug socket.

The average price of a classical guitar player is around £350.

This table below outlines the range of fees for different types of classical guitar artists:

Type of Artist	Cost Range
Solo classical guitarist	£150 - £375
Solo singer–guitarist	£280 - £375
Classical guitar duo	£270 - £600

Booking a musician who lives near your venue is one way to keep costs down, since their travel time will be minimal. The home town location of all our classical guitarists can be found on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend the best musicians close to your event.

The artists below are our current leading classical guitar players, based on a range of popularity, performance quality and innovation:

For a list of Alive's most booked classical guitarists right now, see our 'Top 10 Classical Guitarists For Hire in 2017' article

Most classical guitarists will perform two 45-minute sets, with a break of around 15 minutes’ in-between. In many cases, they will be willing to play for longer – often up to 3 hours. You can find the booking options on each classical guitarist’s profile page.

A classical guitarist only needs a small space to perform. They usually perform while seated, and also need space for a music stand, microphone stand and PA system.

This guide shows approximately how much space a classical guitarist will need:

Artist	Performance Space
Solo Classical Guitarist	2 metres × 2 metres

More accurate measurements for your chosen guitarist can be provided by your dedicated Event Coordinator.

It takes a classical guitarist around 30- to 45-minutes to prepare for a performance, depending how close they can park in relation to the performance area. This often involves the setting up of the amplifier, to increase the sound of their acoustic guitar.

Many busy hotels ask artists to load in via a shared supplier’s entrance, which can extend set up times.

Following the final set, it can take about 15–20 minutes to pack down and load out.

Most classical guitarists will need:

parking provision, preferably with easy access to the venue
a named venue contact for the guitarist to ask for when they arrive
a suitably-sized, safe, dry, flat performance area. If performing outside, they will need cover from the elements
an armless chair
(if using a non-battery powered amp or a PA system) one or two 13 amp power sockets in close proximity
refreshments such as soft drinks and sometimes food, depending on how long you have booked them for.

Most of Alive Network’s classical guitarists will provide their own microphones, and amp or PA system.

Aside from finding some of the best Classical Guitarists in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Classical Guitarist 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 Guitarist 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!?

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For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

For a more comprehensive classical guitarist booking guide please read ‘Booking a classical guitarist – Everything you’ll ever need to know’.

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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Find A Classical Guitarist Near Greater Manchester

Looking for Classical Guitarists in Greater Manchester? Alive Network will help you hire the best local Greater Manchester Classical Guitarist, 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

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