North East Soiree is small a team of pro musicians that offer live music for weddings and events within the North East of England. 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 their own DJ, Something for everyone and perfect for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions and evening parties.

Example pricing (updated Jan 2026)
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

Package 1 - STRING QUARTET Standard Civil Wedding Package
Civil ceremony and then drinks reception (at the same venue) for a total of £550.

Package 2 - CEILIDH BAND with Caller & DJ
Ceilidh Knights Band with full demonstrations and instructions up till 11pm latest finish for the live music, then our DJ takes over till midnight with your very own playlist for a total of £450.

Package 3 - STRING QUARTET, CEILIDH BAND with Caller & DJ
String Quartet for civil ceremony and drinks reception. Then the Ceilidh Knights Band with full demonstrations and instructions up till 11pm latest finish for the live music. Then our DJ takes over till midnight with your very own playlist. Total Price = £900

Package 4 - Violin and Piano DUO, CEILIDH BAND with Caller & DJ
Violin and Piano DUO for civil ceremony and drinks reception. Then the Ceilidh Knights Band with full demonstrations and instructions up till 11pm latest finish for the live music. Then our DJ takes over till midnight with your very own playlist. Total Price = £670

Package 5 - Jazz Swing Trio, CEILIDH BAND with Caller & DJ
Jazz Swing Trio of Sax, Piano and Bass for gentle background music during the Wedding Breakfast. Then the Ceilidh Knights Band with full demonstrations and instructions up till 11pm latest finish for the live music. Then our DJ takes over till midnight with your very own playlist. Total Price = £750

Package 6 - STRING QUARTET, CEILIDH BAND with Caller, COVERS BAND & DJ
String Quartet for the civil ceremony and drinks reception. Then the Ceilidh Knights Band with full demonstrations and instructions up till the interval/buffet. We then change the band around and play 1 long set of around 80 minutes of well known covers with our Party Band - Knight Muse till 11pm with our own DJ between sets and the last hour till midnight. Total price = £1200

No extras for travelling within the North East or arranging music for the ceremony.

Experience

North East Soiree 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 1650 weddings and events across the North East of England. Gordon (who manages the group and plays Piano, Cello, Double Bass and Bass Guitar) had previously been performing in orchestras and bands around the West coast of Scotland for many years.

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 all 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 electrical items. Custom playlists are welcomed for the DJ after the band finishes and of course, the first and last dances.