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Pianists in Somerset

Hire a pianist in Somerset

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

Popular wedding venues in Somerset include Priston Mill, The Roman Baths and Orchardleigh House, and our pianists travel to weddings and events across Taunton, Bath and Wells. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we'll help you choose an act that suits the space. Other venues in the area include Sparkford Hall, Wick Farm and The Cider Barn at Dillington Estate, and each has its own venue page further down.

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 Somerset as standard, and the instant quote button on this page shows pricing and availability for your date.

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.

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.

Each act's page carries real video and audio, a repertoire list and reviews from previous clients. Watching a couple of clips tells you far more than any description can, so it's worth listening before you choose.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the wedding. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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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 Somerset 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)

“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”

(5)

“Joe is a top class, dynamic musician both solo and in his various band projects. His stage presence and confidence makes him a very popular musician and a great booking all kinds of venues. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for high quality live music. Thanks for your hard work at Thirteen (Guildford) and all the best going forward!”

(5)

“Lee was very professional, a great pianist and very well presented. He found his way to the venue and was all set up and playing by the time I met him for the first time. Very well recommended.”

(5)

“I booked Alan to peform at our Masonic Bicentenary event in West Kilbride. It was a tough ask; an all male audience on a beautiful sunny day in broad daylight. To say Alan nailed it is a huge understatment. He wowed the audience with his talent, particularly the Billy Joel fans. He read the room perfectly, played exactly what was needed to keep the crowd happy and at the end brought the house down and enjoyed a well earned standing ovation. An absolute triumph. What a musician and entertainer!”

(5)

“At a recent birthday celebration, Tom added a touch of elegance and charm to the event. He effortlessly entertained the guests with a mix of lively tunes and soothing melodies. Tom’s versatility was commendable as he seamlessly switched genres, catering to the diverse preferences of the attendees. His ability to read the room and gauge the energy level ensured that the music perfectly complemented the party atmosphere. Tom's talent was evident, and his performance undoubtedly elevated the overall experience, leaving everyone thoroughly entertained and impressed.”

Local Venues in Somerset

Priston Mill

Priston Mill

An ancient watermill, a 1720s tythe barn and gardens beside a brook: Priston Mill near Bath is a lovely place to marry, and a lovely place for a band.

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The Roman Baths

The Roman Baths

Marry beside the torchlit Great Bath and dance in Bath's Georgian Pump Room, a room that has had musicians playing in it for well over 300 years.

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Brympton House

Brympton House

Golden hamstone, a Great Hall, its own parish church and 33 acres of Somerset parkland: Brympton House near Yeovil is yours alone for the day.

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Orchardleigh House

Orchardleigh House

A Victorian mansion, a 23-acre lake and a church on its own island: Orchardleigh House near Frome gives a wedding 500 acres to spread out into.

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Homewood Park Hotel

Homewood Park Hotel

A Georgian house above the Limpley Stoke valley with a Roman-inspired spa and a kitchen garden, Homewood near Bath does intimate beautifully.

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St Audries Park

St Audries Park

A Victorian Gothic manor in 100 acres of deer park above the Somerset coast, St Audries near Taunton is yours from midday until the last song.

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Wick Farm

Wick Farm

Medieval barns built for the monks of Hinton Priory, 37 acres of countryside and Bath just down the road: Wick Farm is a farm wedding with real history.

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Sparkford Hall

Sparkford Hall

A Georgian house near Yeovil with a barn for 250, a cellar nightclub and llamas in the paddock: Sparkford Hall lets you build the day yourself.

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The Cider Barn at Dillington Estate

The Cider Barn at Dillington Estate

Stone, thatch and fairy lights down a wooded track: the Cider Barn on the Dillington Estate near Ilminster is the Somerset barn wedding at its best.

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