Occasions

Live music for private events, corporate occasions and meaningful moments

Electric violin and piano shaped around the atmosphere of the event — elegant when the music should sit in the background, and more energetic when it is time to create a feature moment.

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James at the piano for a corporate event — **Flexible live music**Piano and electric violin can be used separately or together to suit the flow of the event.

What are you planning?

Music tailored to the occasion

James can adapt the repertoire, style and level of performance to suit the setting, the guests and the point in the event where the music is needed.

Birthdays & anniversaries

Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, vow renewals, family celebrations and private dinners.

Engagements & proposals

Romantic violin or piano for proposals, engagement celebrations and intimate moments.

Corporate events

Drinks receptions, awards evenings, networking events, launches and client entertainment.

Private parties

House and garden parties, themed events, Christmas parties and one-off celebrations.

Charity & fundraising

Live music for fundraising evenings, community events and occasions supporting good causes.

Funerals & memorials

Thoughtful live music for services and memorial gatherings, chosen to reflect the person being remembered.

James performing electric violin at a corporate event

James at the piano during a corporate event

James dressed for a formal corporate occasion

How the music can fit

From the first arrivals to a feature performance

The performance can be planned around the natural rhythm of the event rather than treated as a separate add-on.

Arrivals & drinks

Elegant violin or piano as guests arrive, mingle and settle into the event.

Dining & conversation

Refined background music that adds atmosphere without competing with conversation.

Feature performance

A more upbeat electric violin set when the room is ready for something memorable and energetic.

Music and requests

Broad repertoire, shaped around the room

James performs across contemporary, classical, pop, rock, folk, Irish, stage and screen, easy listening and traditional repertoire. The balance can be adapted to the age range, venue and atmosphere of the event.

Special requests are welcomed wherever possible, and James can advise on a set that feels coherent rather than simply trying to cover every genre.

Practical and flexible

Easy to fit around the event

James can liaise with venues where required and plan performance times around arrivals, speeches, meals, surprise moments or a featured entertainment slot.

The aim is simple: music that feels naturally part of the occasion and adds something memorable without making the event work around the performer.

Planning an event?

Send the date, venue, event type and the atmosphere you would like to create. James can suggest the most suitable option.

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