6 July 2020 (Updated 25 OCTOBER 2023)
Blog post by Adam Southall
Estimated read time: 4 minutes
In this blog post, we'll list out the 11 most popular string quartets for hire in the UK on FixTheMusic, based on the number of their confirmed bookings for 2024 and 2025.
The UK is home to some of the finest string quartets in Europe that perform regularly at high-end corporate events and celebrity weddings.
You'll see that there is a huge range of styles and that many of the string quartets offer something a bit different to make your wedding truly memorable.
String quartets on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
FixTheMusic's string quartets perform in a variety of styles, from pop covers and jazz to classical music and film music.
They are usually able to perform as a trio or duo, if your budget is more restricted or if your event is at a smaller venue.
So here's the list of the 11 best string quartets for hire in the UK for 2024...
1. Aquarius Strings
2. Aphrodite Strings
3. Venus String Quartet
4. The Manchester String Quartet
5. Mythos Strings
6. Cinematic Strings
7. The Paragon String Quartet
8. Odyssey String Quartet
9. Amethyst Strings
10. Vivid Violin Duo
11. Utopia Strings
So let's take a closer look at the most in-demand string quartets in the UK this year...
1. Aquarius Strings
Average booking price: £2,000 - £6,000 (as of November 2023)
Location: London & Manchester
Aquarius Strings offer a bespoke service by providing flexibility in the size of the group ranging from 1-20 players.
Aquarius Strings features vibrant female electric and acoustic musicians. They are in demand to entertain at private & corporate functions in the UK and internationally.
The group can also combine with other musicians, including a DJ, sax player, bongos...
View more videos and read verified reviews of Aquarius Strings ➡️
2. Aphrodite Strings
Average booking price: £901 (as of November 2023)
Location: Manchester & London
Aphrodite Strings are one of the UK’s leading string ensembles.
They are available for hire as a quartet, trio, duo or soloist for anyone looking for exceptional string players for their special occasion.
From large corporate events, weddings and restaurant openings, to small parties, our group will provide the perfect musical experience to enhance your memorable day.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Middleton Lodge Estate in Richmond and Jack Barclay Bentley in Berkeley Square, London.
With a large repertoire to choose from, the music will be perfectly tailored to your occasion.
View our list of the UK's best string quartets ➡️
Music options include Classical, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Funk, Bollywood, Film/Musicals/TV Themes Hymns and Christmas carols.
They are based in Greater Manchester, but they are happy to travel to surrounding areas including Leeds, Liverpool, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, North West, Sheffield, etc.
These are some of the most important clients they've worked for: Manchester City Football Club, University of Manchester, University of Suffolk, Northern Power Women, Audi, Royal Northern College of Music, the Palace Hotel in Manchester, the Hilton Hotel in Manchester, National Football Museum, Dancefloor Couture and Selfridges.
With a large repertoire of music to choose from, you are assured the music chosen will be perfectly tailored to your occasion.
Based in Manchester, our female string group is composed of current music students at the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
We specialise in live classical, pop, and jazz music for weddings, receptions, private parties, and corporate events throughout the UK.
We are all highly experienced string players and have worked with artists such as Olly Murs, Claire Teal and Gregory Porter.
We have performed at various prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, The Grosvenor Hotel, The Sage at Gateshead, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Manchester Town Hall and Liverpool Philarmonic Hall.
We are also firm favourites for both wedding ceremonies and receptions.
One of our favourite performances has been at the Bright Star Ball in London alongside Sir Tom Jones, Jack Whitehall and Sam Bailey.
We have also performed at the Etihad Stadium for their annual Woman’s Awards Ceremony and the Coronation of Awards at the RNCM. We have even been featured on Sky News!
As well as playing the standard repertoire, we also create our own arrangements. Our session work experience includes collaborations with the RNCM Session Orchestra, the James Vezer Band, James Bradshaw and the Dom Lawson Band.
Please contact us to discuss your event. We would be delighted to play for you and make your day truly memorable.
Weddings
Aphrodite Strings play classical strings at weddings, balls, receptions, corporate events and parties.
At weddings, we often starting off with classical music of your choice during your ceremony and perhaps your wedding breakfast.
The choice is entirely yours and we will play whatever you like, or suggest music from our very extensive repertoire.
Drinks Reception
Aphrodite Strings will perform some beautiful background music to entertain your guests during the drinks reception.
The music will be a mixture of different styles, including pop, jazz and some of the most well-loved classical pieces. All or any part of the set list can be picked by yourself.
The Wedding Breakfast
Aphrodite Strings will perform some light background music as the Wedding Breakfast is served.
The setlist normally includes jazz and light pop music but we are happy to include the music of your choice.
For your first dance, we will be delighted to play the music of your choice if you wish.
View more videos and read verified reviews of Aphrodite Strings ➡️
3. Venus String Quartet
Average booking price: £1,000 - £2,000 (as of November 2023)
Location: Liverpool & London
Venus String Quartet is a professional string quartet based in Liverpool, formed at Paul McCartney’s prestigious music college The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA).
Since forming in 2014, the quartet have played at VIP events for Liverpool Football Club and The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, been featured on Channel 4 as part of British Soap Opera Hollyoaks, and have performed at the Telegraph Cruise & Travel Show.
View more videos and read verified reviews of Venus String Quartet ➡️
4. The Manchester String Quartet
Average booking price: £800 - £1,600 (as of November 2023)
Location: Manchester, UK
Founded at one of the top UK music conservatoires, The Royal Northern College of Music, The Manchester String Quartet specialise in the provision of high quality live music for weddings, functions, galas and christenings.
So if you're looking to hire the finest string quartet Manchester has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with them!
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Manchester String Quartet ➡️
5. Mythos Strings
Average booking price: £1,000 - £2,500 (as of November 2023)
Location: London, UK
Mythos Strings are a young and stylish string group who frequently wow audiences at weddings, concerts, corporate events and parties.
Based in the UK, they are in demand to perform throughout the UK but also in Europe, the Middle East and further afield!
View more videos and read verified reviews of Mythos Strings ➡️
6. Cinematic Strings
Average booking price: £1,000 - £2,000 (as of November 2023)
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Cinematic Strings formed in summer of 2017 as a professional quartet based in central Scotland with a specialism in world-class special arrangements for weddings ceremonies, drinks receptions and corporate events.
This talented string quartet performs an enormous range of music from classical hits to modern pop and film numbers specially arranged by our incredible team.
Cinematic Strings offer a totally personalised service so you're sure to get the music that is exactly right for your event.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Ballogie House in Aboyne and Crossbasket Castle in East Kilbride, Scotland.
Cinematic Strings are more than happy learning new music for your event! The quartet offer one new arrangement per booking free of charge, get in touch if you have more than one request not included on their list.
Their lineup is a standard string quartet of two violins, viola and cello. Cinematic Strings can offer a trio for ceremony only packages at a reduced fee.
The quartet is privileged to have played in the best venues Scotland has to offer.
Some of their recent venues are the likes of Mount Stuart (Bute), Mar Hall, Boclair House, Strathaven Hotel, Signet Library, Dalkeith Castle and Gretna Green.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
So, if you’re looking to hire one of Scotland’s finest string quartets, look no further than Cinematic Strings and get in touch today!
View more videos and read verified reviews of Cinematic Strings ➡️
7. The Paragon String Quartet
Average booking price: £1,477 (as of November 2023)
Location: London, UK
The Paragon String Quartet is a versatile ensemble of string players from the Royal College of Music.
They celebrate the uniqueness of each event and are committed to bringing a touch of elegance to yours. It is their priority to deliver the highest quality of musical entertainment to you and your guests.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Paragon String Quartet ➡️
8. Odyssey String Quartet
Average booking price: £1,950 (as of November 2023)
Location: London, UK
The world-renowned Odyssey electric string quartet is the industry leader in delivering high end, superbly entertaining and outstanding performances.
The four glamorous girls, all award-winning music conservatoire graduates, have combined their classical talents, creative ideas and love of performance to develop a uniquely entertaining stage show a class above the rest!
View more videos and read verified reviews of Odyssey String Quartet ➡️
9. Amethyst Strings
Average booking price: £1,189 (as of November 2023)
Location: London, UK
Amethyst Strings are a stylish female string duo, trio, quartet or quintet comprising violins and double bass.
Amethyst Strings are in great demand to perform at weddings, corporate events and private functions throughout the UK and internationally.
View more videos and read verified reviews of Amethyst Strings ➡️
10. Vivid Violin Duo
Average booking price: £1,200 - £2,000 (as of November 2023)
Location: London, UK
Vivid Violin Duo is an exciting new electric violin duo who perform jaw-dropping renditions of some of your favourite hits.
Emerging from the much-lauded Electric Orchestra, this stylish duo creates seamless improvised sets alongside a DJ, and perform a rehearsed show to backing tracks.
No strangers to the limelight, they have performed on X-Factor, Strictly Come Dancing, and have shared the stage with Lady Gaga and Bastille.
View more videos and read verified reviews of Vivid Violin Duo ➡️
11. Utopia Strings
Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,500 (as of November 2023)
Location: London, UK
Utopia Strings are a stylish string ensemble who add a touch of class to your wedding, drinks reception or corporate event.
Utopia Strings are a stunning group of musicians who provide entertainment at all events.
We are a string ensemble with a difference. Our repertoire list features all your classical favourites, but we are always keen to try something new!
You can expect to hear original, quirky arrangements of songs from musicals and films, swing classics, and modern pop songs.
Check out our extensive repertoire and if you have any other songs you'd like the group to perform for you, get in touch and we'll see what we can do!
We perform completely acoustically and are able to entertain your guests indoors or outdoors, provided there is suitable cover.
We usually ensemble perform as a quartet but we are also available as a trio or duo, depending on space and budget.
For weddings, we can entertain your guests for 30 minutes before the ceremony, and then perform music for the procession and recession of the bride and the signing of the register.
View more videos and read verified reviews of Utopia Strings ➡️
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— Adam is a co-founder of FixTheMusic and works on everything from copywriting and marketing to design and user experience. He studied Music at Cambridge University. Adam is a keen pianist, and also learned cello and trumpet from an early age.