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Last update: July 2026

Located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Nigel is a Wedding Pianist for hire and at your service. Highly moving and uplifting live piano music to add that extra sparkle to your wonderful wedding day and lift everyone’s spirits. I have the talent, the heart, the soul, the reputation, the experience and a choice of four beautiful wireless mobile pianos to enhance your wedding ceremony, drinks reception and/or wedding breakfast.

Not just 'a pianist' but one of the best in the business with top ranking on Last Minute Musicians with over 240 five-star reviews, decades of experience and over 700 songs and tunes all stored in his head! These cover all sorts of styles, from soft classics such as Clair De Lune and I Giorni by Ludovico Einaudi, to beautiful and unique arrangements of favourite pop ballads for bridal processions and signing, to lovely jazzy and rock tunes for wedding exits, drinks receptions and couple announcements into the wedding breakfast. From Disney to Heavy Metal, from Reggae to Drum'n'bass, from EMO to classic Rock, from Soundtracks by Hans Zimmer and John Williams to fun children's themes like 'Thomas the Tank Engine and Wallace and Grommit ', and much more.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment

What is included in the wedding package?

Wedding Ceremonies (including up to 30 minutes of guest seating), Drinks Receptions and Wedding Breakfasts)

How far in advance should I contact you?

My diary of bookings typically runs up to about 2 to 2.5 years ahead. I often get multiple enquiries for the same day, so it's best to book early if you want to secure the date

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Lounge
Jazz
Latest hits
Pop
Other (Most styles adapted to piano with my own arrangements that range from soft, elegant and gentle, to lively, dancy, rocky or jazzy! (e.g. Rock, EDM, EMO, soundtracks, musicals, kiddies TV, Disney etc))

Type of musical group:

Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

Over 700 songs/tunes committed to memory. Spreadsheet available on request. This covers a huge range of styles

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

Yes, I include one new song within the package price if not already in my 700+ repertoire. Any other songs/tunes outside of that have to be quoted separately

What's your experience?

I performed my first wedding back in 1995. I have been running operating as 'Nigel Hammond Music' a full-time business since 2017, and have performed at over 400 weddings

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, generally up to a 1 hour radius around Milton Keynes, although I do sometimes go further afield

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, this charge only applies to any mileage that is beyond a 25 miles of Milton Keynes. The typically is about £1 per mile

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

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

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

Maximum time for weddings is from the start of guest seating up until the end of the wedding breakfast. For other events, I play for a maxium of 3.5 hours

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

I like about three months to arrange, pracitice and perform for each wedding but I do also take on last minute bookings

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?

Depends on the situation. If, for example, a wedding overruns, this usually can't be helped, and I would not charge extra. Charges apply for a change of the parts of the event I am booked for

What are the forms of payment?

Credit/Debit card taken on line using a client management system. BACCs available on request. Electronic payment only
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