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Pianists in Cornwall

Hire a pianist in Cornwall

The sound of a live piano gives a wedding a touch of elegance. In Cornwall, pianists play ceremonies, drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, and some sing as well, bringing both background music and a few special moments.

Across Cornwall, pianists are booked for weddings and events in and around Truro, Falmouth and Newquay. Venues in the area include Pengenna Manor, Tregenna Castle Resort and Lusty Glaze, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. You'll find more Cornwall venues below, including Tredudwell Manor, Boconnoc House and Launcells Barton, each with its own page.

Pianists cover a range of styles. Some play instrumental sets of classical and contemporary pieces; others sing at the piano and can move from background music to a sing-along set later on.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every pianist listed here travels to Cornwall as standard, and the instant quote button on this page shows pricing and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £250 to £900, depending on how long they perform and the date
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included
  • Ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast packages available from many acts
  • Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

An instrumental pianist suits a ceremony, a drinks reception or a dinner where the music should stay in the background. A singer-pianist adds vocals, which works well for the aisle, a first dance or a later set where guests want to join in.

Prices usually start from around £250 and go up to £900 or so. 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. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare acts on the same basis.

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.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the day. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.

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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

Piers Benjamin - Pianist & Singer

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

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From £845

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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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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 Cornwall 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)

“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.”

(5)

“Joe has played for us 5 times now and never fails to disappoint. He adds a fun & classy atmosphere to our bar every time he plays and our customers come down especially to see him play. Would highly recommend!”

(5)

“Joe was a true professional and an amazing performer, he played background cocktail-esque music for an anniversary dinner at our golf club and we will be booking him again for our next dinner event.”

(5)

“Lee was absolutely fantastic. A lovely guy and fantastic musician. Very personable, happy to chat with guests when they bothered him, nice and smiley and just played absolutely the right sort of music for the occasion. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him”

Local Venues in Cornwall

Nancarrow Farm

Nancarrow Farm

An organic family farm in the lanes outside Truro, where restored barns, a millpond and wood-fired feasts make for a wonderfully unhurried wedding.

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Launcells Barton

Launcells Barton

Hidden in wooded countryside near Bude, this listed manor and its barns hand you 230 Cornish acres entirely to yourselves for the whole weekend.

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Tredudwell Manor

Tredudwell Manor

High above Lanteglos-by-Fowey with the Heritage Coast in view, this 18th-century manor pairs country-house charm with a glorious oak reception barn.

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Boconnoc House

Boconnoc House

A Georgian house, a lake and a two-mile private drive: Boconnoc near Lostwithiel hands you hundreds of Cornish acres and six ways to say your vows.

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Pengenna Manor

Pengenna Manor

Set in its own valley near Wadebridge, this 450-year-old manor offers nine licensed ceremony spots, rustic barns and 300 acres of Cornish quiet.

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Lusty Glaze

Lusty Glaze

A private cove on the edge of Newquay, reached by cliff steps, where you can marry on the sand and dance with the Atlantic just beyond the deck.

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Eden Project

Eden Project

Say your vows among olive trees or beneath the rainforest canopy at Cornwall's Eden Project, then dance late inside a glowing, softly lit biome.

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Polhawn Fort

Polhawn Fort

A Victorian fort on the cliff at Whitsand Bay with its own beach below, exclusively yours.

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Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

A granite castle in 72 acres on the hill above St Ives, with turrets, sea views and room for everyone to stay.

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