North East Soiree is not an agency but a team of musicians that offers live music for weddings and events in the North East. There are various options available:- Violin and Piano duo, String Trio, String Quartet, Swing Jazz trio, Ceilidh band (Scots style with caller), party covers band and our own DJ, Something for everyone and perfect for ceremonies and parties.

Example pricing (updated April 2025)
Solo Piano for 1 hour (as guests enter the room and then 30minutes civil ceremony only) is £160
Bollywood Duo - Violin and Piano for 2 hour set (ceremony, drinks reception) is £330
Violin and Piano Duo for civil ceremony and 90 minute drinks reception at the same venue is £330
String Trio for civil ceremony and 90 minute drinks reception at the same venue is £440
String Quartet for civil ceremony and 90 minute drinks reception at the same venue is £550
Jazz/Swing Trio for 2 hour set (during drinks reception or meal) is £440
Ceilidh Band (Scots Style) with caller and full demonstrations, then DJ till midnight is £450

Experience

Gordon manages North East Soiree, who can provide various styles and combinations of live music depending on what you need. The group started in the North East in 2002 and have since performed at more than 1500 weddings and events across the North East of England.

Services Offered

North East Soiree has a wide repertoire of over 500 tunes available for String Quartet, all of which are available as Violin and Piano or as String Trio. Music for wedding ceremonies, during the photos/drinks reception, and/or as the evening band, all with just one group of musicians. The Ceilidh band is led by Gordon, who demonstrates every dance and then encourages everyone onto the dancefloor with instructions during the actual dancing. The moves don't need to be perfect, just as long as everyone has a go and joins in the fun. The Ceilidh is a great way to get all the members of the two families, work colleagues, and friends together. It's a great party starter! The cover band is live and spontaneous, with everything performed from memory and no backing tracks. The package also comes with modern disco lights and a PA system with PAT Certs for all electric items. Custom playlists are welcomed for the DJ after the band finishes and, of course, the first and last dances.