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Jessica May Balfour is London's leading Acoustic and Electric Violinist performing worldwide including the Royal Albert Hall & for artists such as Florence & The Machine.

A versatile, multi-genre violinist - an exhilarating performance to entertain at any event! Jessica is a classically trained solo violinist who studied at the prestigious Royal Welsh College of Music and has performed extensively across UK and international stages.

Jessica regularly performs for the world's biggest brands including Porsche, Google, Sky Sports, Lacoste, UFC, Boots and YouTube.

As a solo artist with releases on major labels and frequent radio plays including BBC Radio 1, KISS FM and internationally, Jessica's stylistic string playing has been heard across the globe. Performances include Dubai’s Palm Island, AFAS Arena Amsterdam, the Royal Albert Hall, Abbey Road, O2 Academy Islington and festival stages worldwide. Her composition and studio work includes collaborations with world-renowned artists including Florence and The Machine, Cat Burns, Vibe Chemistry and Keeno.

Specialising in cross-genre performance, she can seamlessly blend her wide repertoire of classical, popular music and electronic music styles to create the perfect atmosphere for your event. Choose from intimate acoustic violin sets, beautifully suited to a wedding or drinks reception, or electric violin sets with professional popular music backing tracks for corporate functions and post-dinner entertainment.

And for the ultimate party atmosphere, Jessica’s unique DJ & electric violin set will bring all your guests to the dancefloor!

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ
Other (Exclusive LED Electric Violin & DJ Live Show)

What is included in the wedding package?

A 45min Acoustic or Electric violin performance for Guests Arrival, Bridal Entrances, Signing of the Register & Exit. 2x 45min Roaming Acoustic or Electric Violin Drinks Reception Performances

How far in advance should I contact you?

I can take on bookings up to one day before - but the more notice you can give me the better!

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Disco
Jazz
Rock
String quartet
Latest hits
Pop
Folk
Other (My setlists range from Classical, Acoustic Pop, Chart Hits and RnB to Disco, House, EDM, Jazz, Folk and more! Just get in touch with your genre preferences and I can tailor my setlist to your taste)

Type of musical group:

DJ
Duet
Trio
Quartet
Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)
Medium (4 - 6 musicians)

Repertoire:

My setlists range from Classical, Acoustic Pop, Chart Hits and RnB to Disco, House, EDM, Jazz, Folk and more! Just get in touch with your genre preferences and I can tailor my setlist to your taste

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Absolutely! I take up to two requests included in the price of your booking, with any additional requests costing £40 per track to cover preparation time

What's your experience?

I have been performing and touring full-time as one of London's leading violinists for over a decade, regularly performing for the world's biggest brands including Porsche, Lacoste, Sky Sports & UFC

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, london and the South West but can also travel UK wide and internationally!

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, dependent on location

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

I can perform for any length of time for up to 4 hours - just get in touch!

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

I always allow at least 45 minutes to set up and soundcheck before a performance

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Dependent on event and performance type

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer to my business account, or Stripe

Reviews for Jessica May Balfour - The South West's Leading Violinist

Daniel
Daniel Sent on 11/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing performance!

Thankyou so so much for everything you did on our wedding day!! We absolutely LOVED the violin and a lot of our guests said how cool it was to walk into the garden with you playing. The DJ set in the evening was just perfect, hit exactly the notes we needed it to and hope you could see how much our guests loved it. Amazing that we had such a full dancefloor right until the end and that's all down to you
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Annabelle Sent on 03/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable Experience

Jess made our wedding unforgettable - stunning and sophisticated by day then transforming into an energetic, creative force to be reckoned with by night! From start to finish, Jess was the ultimate professional - warm, hardworking, creatively inspiring and incredibly talented.

Her acoustic violin during the ceremony was absolutely beautiful and set the perfect tone for the day. She even learnt new songs especially for us, which made it all the more personal and meaningful, including a very special accompaniment to the song we chose for walking down the aisle.

Then came the evening - wow, what a show! Jess transformed from our elegant ceremony violinist into an electrifying DJ and performer. It honestly felt like we had our own private gig! Her roaming violin amongst the crowd had everyone completely captivated, adding such a unique and exciting energy to the night. Again, Jess took on our suggestions for adding violin over multiple genres that we wanted to include in chunks throughout the night, and she delivered above and beyond - from a fantastic violin addition over System of a Down's - Chop Suey, to an emotional addition to Dario G's - Sunchyme which held meaning for us all. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about it, and the dance floor never emptied — in fact, we didn’t leave it once as a couple (we didn’t even leave to try - or even see - our pizza truck because we were having too much fun!).

Jess brought such amazing energy, was so thorough with her preparation, and clearly poured her heart into making everything perfect for us.

We genuinely had the best day and night of our lives, and Jess played a massive part in that. If you’re considering booking her — do it. You'll be talking about it forever.
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Demi Sent on 09/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Violinist

Jess was an absolute professional even when I told the bridesmaids to start walking to the complete wrong song 🫣 we had sooo many compliments from the venue, guests and photographers to say Jess was the BEST violinist they’ve ever heard. I trusted her to do what she does best and all of my family members said she was their favourite part of the day. The whole process was fun, considered and professional. Jess is your woman for any occasion! (She also looked fantastic!!!
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