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Pianists in West Sussex

Wedding and event pianists in West Sussex

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

Whether your wedding is near Chichester, Horsham and Crawley or further afield, the pianists here cover the whole of West Sussex. Local venues include Farbridge, Fitzleroi Barn and Two Woods Estate, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. Southend Barns, Bury Manor Barn and Grittenham Barn are among the other West Sussex venues listed further down, 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 booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each pianist on this page travels to West Sussex as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

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

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.

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.

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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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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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 West Sussex 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)

“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.”

(5)

“Lee was great. He arrived early and played later than we had booked him for. Nothing was a problem for him. He is an incredibly talented pianist with a very wide repertoire. Our guests loved him. Thank you.”

Local Venues in West Sussex

Grittenham Barn

Grittenham Barn

A Grade II listed Sussex barn near Petworth, with a lake, an orchard and seven acres of it all to yourselves. Here is how a wedding day unfolds.

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Farbridge

Farbridge

An old Sussex dairy turned barn wedding venue just north of Chichester, with a secret garden, seven bedrooms and the South Downs all around.

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Southend Barns

Southend Barns

Four restored barns, a secret garden and bell tents under the stars at Donnington, just outside Chichester. A warm, family-run place to marry.

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Upwaltham Barns

Upwaltham Barns

Flint barns high on the South Downs between Petworth and Chichester, with downland views from the ceremony room and a glass bar built for dancing.

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Bury Manor Barn

Bury Manor Barn

A Tudor barn above the River Arun at Bury, near Pulborough, with a walled garden, a grass amphitheatre and views across to Amberley Castle.

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Cowdray Estate

Cowdray Estate

Tudor ruins, Capability Brown parkland and a walled garden at Midhurst, deep in the South Downs, offering two very different ways to marry there.

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Fitzleroi Barn

Fitzleroi Barn

A timber-framed Sussex barn on a farm at Fittleworth, near Pulborough, hired for two whole days so nothing about the wedding has to be rushed.

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Cissbury Barns

Cissbury Barns

Barns on a private downland estate at Findon above Worthing, reached by a drive through fields and woodland. Somewhere to disappear for a day.

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Two Woods Estate

Two Woods Estate

Marry among towering redwoods on a 42-acre woodland estate at Pulborough, with a restored barn, a wild meadow and a firepit under the trees.

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