Joel Grainger (Live Looping Violinist)

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Hi, I'm Joel 👋
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I'm an award winning events violinist who specializes in Live Looping & I've had the great pleasure of performing at hundreds of weddings across the UK & beyond.
I actually fell into the world of events by accident, when I used to travel around different cities busking & it was then that I got my first requests to play at weddings. This has also lead to some other amazing experiences, including playing with Birdy & supporting Coldplay in a stadium tour, performing my Live Looping set at Glastonbury Festival & playing some exciting events hosted by clients such as Google & Aston Martin.
Joel Grainger (Live Looping Violinist) Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£595
Maximum price
£895
I would usually provide a day-rate for Weddings, which varies depending on day of the week/time of year. For that I could include something along the following lines: Pre ceremony (as guests arrive) - 20mins Ceremony itself (entrance, signing of register and exit) Drinks Reception - 3 x 30mins sets. This would include all equipment. To hear more of what I do (in addition to the videos on my profile), you can find me on Spotify/Apple Music under 'Joel Grainger'.
Joel Grainger (Live Looping Violinist) Details

Learn New Songs
Take Requests
Sound Equipment
PA System
Pre-Wedding Consultation

Type of Performer(s) or Business

Solo Musician

Primary Instrument(s)

Violin
Other Instruments

Style of Music

Classical
Pop / Rock
Drinks / Cocktails Music
Reception Music
Acoustic
Ceremony Music
Ceilidh Irish / Traditional
Joel Grainger (Live Looping Violinist) Full Description
Services Offered: Joel Grainger (Live Looping Violinist) offers a vast repertoire of music to choose from for your occasion. His collection includes music from an array of genres including classical, folk, hip-hop, pop, rock, dance, and much more. If you require a special song played at your event, Joel is happy to learn this for you. He typically provides his musical stylings throughout the wedding day, playing during the ceremony, drinks reception, and at the wedding breakfast as required. You can see more of what Joel does at: www.joelgrainger.co.uk

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Joel Grainger
Hey guys, welcome to my page! Have a look through my videos and reviews, and to hear more you can find me at joelgrainger.co.uk and on Spotify at 'Joel Grainger' :) I travel around the UK and Europe for weddings, so feel free to get in touch no matter where your wedding is taking place.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(51)
Siobhan
Happy couple married in August
November 2023
Someone thought we were filming a movie

Joel was incredible. I'd been listening to him on Spotify for a while before getting in contact. He was so nice from the first contact. His music was even more amazing on the wedding day. We got married in a national trust venue. There were so many people listening to Joel they didn't realise it was a real wedding. A few people asked my family after if we were filming a movie. Our guests, young and old, have not stopped talking about how magical the music was. They all got emotional. And Joel was also humble enough to share the limelight with my family who sang a few songs too. He's an incredible talent and a true professional. We can't thank him enough.

Andrew
Happy couple married in March
November 2023
Incredible musician for our wedding

We were very fortunate to have Joel play at our wedding two days ago! The wedding was a big surprise as people thought that they had just come for our daughters christening. Joel played his version of Pachelbel’s Canon as my wife walked down the aisle and the whole church was in tears. Additionally, Joel played a variety of songs at the reception and had many people talking about how amazing the musician we had was. I highly recommend Joel to play at your wedding!!!

Sue
Wedding: June
November 2023
A true professional

You are a true professional and a gentleman in what you do, you made our daughter's wedding with your beautiful music.

Lorraine
Happy couple married in September
November 2023
Brilliant!

Joel played at our wedding last weekend, he made the whole ceremony that extra bit special and walking down the isle to him playing was truly magical! He’s such an amazing musician and so many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed his performance not only through the ceremony but reception drinks also! Couldn’t recommend him enough!!

Samantha
Happy couple married in April
November 2023
Can't wait to book him again

Joel really is such an innovator and has a fresh sound. I came across Joel when he was playing in Winchester and then Cambridge. I booked him for a corporate Government social event in London and then for my wedding two weeks ago. Joel is such a talent and he really moves people with his music. I can't wait to book him again!

Sophie
Happy couple married in February
November 2023
Amazing talent

Joel played our wedding this weekend and was absolutely incredible- thank you! We’ll never forget walking down the aisle to your Mirrors arrangement! All of our guests were blown away and commented on your amazing talent and your music made the day extra memorable. Thanks again, we hope to catch you playing again some time!

David
Happy couple married in March
November 2023
Such a unique style

An incredibly talented musician who was very easy to deal with and who gave us a personalised, heartfelt gig which all our guests, (both young and older) commented on really positively (we may have created some new fans!). Joel plays violin covers (and original work) of really well-know songs suited to his unique looping and layering style. I recommend you check his work out on Spotify- highly recommended for all sorts of occasions.

Beth
Happy couple married in April
November 2023
Incredible

Joel played at our wedding back in February and we can’t thank him enough. Everyone was blown away by his talent and every song sounded incredible. We even had to hurry guests along to dinner as they wanted to buy Joel’s album - fantastic! Thanks so much Joel.

Torunn
Happy couple married in July
November 2023
Joel's music was amazing

Joel made our dream wedding come true, and we warmly recommend him . He was exceptionally helpful in the preparations of the program for the ceremony. He was easy to communicate with, trustworthy and responded quickly to all our emails. Because of Joel's amazing music, The ceremony became the most memorable part of the wedding. Forever grateful and forever in our hearts!

Francois
Happy couple married in January
November 2023
Phenomenal

We just wanted to say that you were just fantastic. We are so lucky and so honoured that you played such an important part in our wedding weekend. The music was amazing and all our guests were blown away. You were the highlight for us of our day and the music was phenomenal. Also a very special thanks for the amazing ceremony walk in song. It was just beautiful and so very emotional. You will always be a part of the awesome memories we will keep with us for that epic weekend at Stubton Hall.

Joel Grainger (Live Looping Violinist) Location & Contact Details
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York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

A wedding I played at a few years ago in a remote castle in Latvia! The couple had booked out the whole castle/grounds and all the guests stayed over a few days.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Unique, modern, emotive, entertaining, refreshing

What about your business are you most proud of?

I probably would say the uniqueness of what I do - noone else really offers anything similar in the wedding/events scene in UK/Europe.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Enjoy the process together!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

I once went to a wedding that had a artist paint postcard portraits of all the guests and hand them out to keep!
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