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About

The Martello Quartet are an acclaimed ensemble of talented musicians based around Eastbourne, who have come together to make unforgettable memories and musical experiences.

It's a privilege to be a part of special and memorable moments, such as weddings and parties and the quartet take great care to match your style and music tastes.

With standard classical repertoire written directly to showcase the ensemble, to arrangements of pop songs, film and video game music, songs from musicals and folk dances, the quartet has repertoire to suit all tastes.

We play all over East Sussex for weddings, celebrations and events. As well as performing as a quartet, we can play as a trio or duo to suit your needs.

The Martello Quartet first formed in 2014, initially as four professional players coming together to play a few concerts having met through playing together in various orchestras around Eastbourne. And out of this the Martello Quartet was born due to popular demand!

We are extremely versatile and as well as performing in evening dress playing classical music, we’re just as comfortable playing for parties and festivals performing folk right through to popular music, and it is this breadth of experience that make The Martello Quartet perfect for your day.

The quartet has an incredibly extensive repertoire which is well sourced and regularly updated, appealing to all ages and tastes.

Services offered

For your wedding, The Martello Quartet will arrange whatever music best suits your tastes and event. They can work as a duo, trio or quartet, depending on your needs. They are available for your ceremony, cocktail, banquet and entertainment. Most of all, they will do their best to be flexible for you.

How they work

Their repertoire ranges from classical, folk and jazz to rock, regional, and the latest hits. New songs can be learned if they are given at least a couple weeks notice to learn it. The Martello Quartet can play for as long as you need and take about 30 minutes to set everything up. They bring their own equipment and can do open-air acts.

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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?

The Martello Quartet will arrange with you your choice of music that will best suit your tastes and event. We can be hired as a duo, trio or quartet to suit your budget

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as possible, however we do sometimes have last minute spaces so it is always worth asking!

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Jazz
Rock
String quartet
Regional
Latest hits
Folk

Type of musical group:

Duet
Trio
Quartet

Size of group:

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

Repertoire:

A wide variety of popular classical music, modern hits, jazz, folk, and blues! We can play anything you like!

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

Yes, that's fine. We allow an additional piece at no extra charge, and any further requests may incur an additional fee, provided we receive them at least a couple of weeks in advance

What's your experience?

The Martello Quartet first formed in 2014, initially as four professional players coming together to play a few concerts. Our musicians are local from in and around Eastbourne

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, east Sussex & West Sussex

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, there is a charge for travelling outside of a 30 mile radius of Eastbourne. Price on application

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?

The Martello Quartet will perform for the duration of the package option selected and agreed by the hirer

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

The Martello Quartet requires 30 minutes to set up before an Event

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?

Extra time can be discussed with the couple and charged according to the length of extension

What are the forms of payment?

Online banking, BACS or Cash

Reviews for The Martello Quartet

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Jack Sent on 07/07/2025
4.6 out of 5 rating

Fabulous live Quartet

The Martello Quartet were so easy to deal with in the lead up to the wedding. They provided us with a song list which we could pick up 3/4 songs for the ceremony, the options covered lots of different tastes!

Having them perform live for the ceremony made it so special and personal and would highly recommend.
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Issy Sent on 16/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful music played for our wedding

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding drinks reception!
We loved walking into our reception room and hearing Portuguese Themed Love Song, a song that you were happy to learn just for our wedding day! Not only this, but there was such a large repertoire that we could pick from.
The music was so beautiful, we felt like we were in a real-life Bridgerton moment.
Arron and Simon were so kind and friendly in the run-up to the wedding, we would highly recommend The Martello Quartet to anyone that is considering a string quartet.
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Will Sent on 01/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic quartet

Arron & Simon thank you, all of our guests really enjoyed listening to the quartet play. We would recommend you to anyone thinking of having a string quartet. Extensive repertoire and flexible with adding requests.
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Amanda Sent on 14/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Martello Quartet was perfect!

Wow! The Martello Quartet was truly amazing!
Thank you so much for being part of our day, you made the whole day extra special by learning traditional Chinese and Bollywood music. It was perfect! My family and friends loved it! Thanks again and would to book you again for anniversaries! It was perfect!
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Nabakooza Sent on 29/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Richard and Josephine's wedding June 2022

The Martello Quartet were fabulous! Providing a great variety of music both classical and modern pieces. They serenaded us with lovely music before, during and after our ceremony and entertained our guests throughout our wedding breakfast. Guests started singing along to the music which made the day even more fun.

A friendly and professional service and an excellent choice, I would highly recommend them!
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16 Primrose Field, Stone Cross, BN24 5GN Pevensey (East Sussex)

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