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Pianists in Berkshire

Hire a pianist in Berkshire

Live piano adds a sense of occasion without getting in the way. In Berkshire, pianists are booked for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and dinners, playing anything from classical pieces to piano versions of modern songs.

Across Berkshire, pianists are booked for weddings and events in and around Reading, Windsor and Newbury. Venues in the area include The Great House at Sonning, Coworth Park and Ufton Court, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. Wasing Park, Dorney Court and Cantley House Hotel are among the other Berkshire venues listed further down, each with its own page.

A pianist can make a well-known song sound new. Many build their repertoire around piano arrangements of pop, musical and film songs, alongside the classical pieces couples often choose for the aisle.

We've been booking wedding entertainment since 1999, and every pianist on this page covers Berkshire. You can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Budget from around £250 to £900, depending on the act and the date
  • Book for the ceremony only, or for the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast
  • Popular dates go months in advance
  • Everything included is listed in your quote
  • Change your mind within 14 days and get a full refund

Some venues have a grand or upright piano that the pianist can use. Where there isn't one, most pianists bring a digital piano that sounds and plays like the real thing. Check with your venue, and tell us when you enquire.

Expect to pay from around £250 up to £900. A ceremony-only booking sits at the lower end, while a pianist covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast, or a singer-pianist playing into the evening, sits towards the upper end. Busy Saturdays in summer and December sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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Piers Benjamin - Pianist & Singer

Ideal For Background Music Or Full Performance. Beautiful Vocals & The Finest Piano Playing.

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From £845

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David B - Jazz Pianist

A talented, professional solo musician from Brighton, bringing a touch of class to your event

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From £380

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jon Spanyol - Jazz & Classical Pianist

Ideal For A Wedding Reception Or Private Event.

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From £450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Daniel Kay

Singer, Pianist, Guitarist - Multi Instrumentalist Entertainer For All Events

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From £645

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Joe Penfold - Singer & Pianist

Joe Penfold - A Super Singer and Pianist Performing a Variety of Genres And Sing-along Hits

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From £545

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Lee Smallman

Talented & Flexible, A Musician For Every Event.

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From £330

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Tom Alexander - Pianist

Jazz & Classic Pianist | Ideal For Receptions or Any Background Music

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From £315

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Michael R - Wedding & Event Pianist

Wedding & Event Pianist | Comes With Own Equipment If Required

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Dan Burnett - Piano Vocalist

Dan Burnett is one of the UK’s leading piano vocalists. It’s in his blood.

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From £495

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Usually the ceremony music, then background music during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Repertoire ranges from classical pieces to piano versions of pop, film and musical songs.

Some can. Singer-pianists add vocals for the aisle, the first dance or a sing-along set, and each act's page makes clear which they offer.

Most pianists bring a digital piano. If your venue in Berkshire has its own piano, tell us and the pianist will check it's suitable.

Enough room for the piano and a stool, and a power socket for a digital piano. A space of around two by two metres is usually plenty.

Typically £250 to £900, depending on how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Most can, given enough notice. Mention it when you enquire.

Reviews

(5)

“Alan was fantastic, he played 3 sets with the middle one being Elton John which was fabulous. He read the crowd and knew exactly what would get everyone going. We had a mixed age range and everyone loved it. Highly recommend Alan for any party.
Thanks to the team at Hire a Band for organising everything for us.”

(5)

“Thanks so much to Alan for another fantastic performance! He got everyone dancing and made the party so memorable. Appreciate all the support from the Hireaband team in the lead up to the event too - you made everything super easy. Fabulous!”

(5)

“Before the day I was able to speak to Tom directly about any requests I had and to iron out any details of the day. On the day itself Tom contacted me by phone to let me know he was set up which was a large weight off my mind . The quality of his performance was superb and we were able to tailor it to exactly what we wanted. Many friends and family have commented on how good the piano was and we would have no hesitations in recommending to all of our friends and family.”

(5)

“We've worked with Joe for over 2 years now and have seen him gone from strength to strength. He's reliable, works very hard and never lets us down. He's a great musician and genuinely lovely person.”

(5)

“Just a note to say thank you so much for friday night. You were brilliant, everyone loved the music, and the dancing!! It was such a fun evening, hope you did too even if you were working!Looking forward to booking you again...just need another excuse for a party!! In the meantime maybe see you at amuse bouche.”

(5)

“We were lucky enough to have Piers Benjamin play at our wedding. We gave him a few songs and the kind of vibe we wanted - then he did the rest. He was fantastic! He had our guests tapping their feet as they entered the venue, and greeted friends. He was the perfect person to set the mood for our wedding. Lots of our friends have commented on how he great he was what a quirky, unique vibe he lent to the occasion. So pleased we went with him and we will definitely use him again.”

Local Venues in Berkshire

Wasing Park

Wasing Park

Wasing Park near Aldermaston hands you 200 acres, 26 bedrooms and a barn with a stage of its own.

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Ufton Court

Ufton Court

A 16th-century tithe barn and a Grade I listed manor at Ufton Nervet near Reading, run entirely for charity, and a wonderful old room for a band.

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Englefield House

Englefield House

Englefield House at Theale is a Tudor house with glorious gardens and an evening that ends earlier than most.

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Cantley House Hotel

Cantley House Hotel

Cantley House at Wokingham keeps the party in a restored 17th-century barn with 50 acres of Berkshire around it.

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Royal Berkshire Hotel

Royal Berkshire Hotel

A Queen Anne house in 15 acres at Sunninghill near Ascot, with a walled garden, 66 bedrooms and a licence that runs to 1am.

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The Elephant Hotel

The Elephant Hotel

The Elephant at Pangbourne is 22 bedrooms of colour and character near the Thames.

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Dorney Court

Dorney Court

Dorney Court near Windsor is a Tudor manor house with a converted Victorian brewery for the party.

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The Great House at Sonning

The Great House at Sonning

The Great House at Sonning sits on the Thames between Reading and Henley, all lawns and terraces.

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Coworth Park

Coworth Park

A Georgian house in 240 acres by Windsor Great Park, with polo fields, a wildflower meadow and a serious kitchen.

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