FAQs
Do you play for weddings?
Yes, we are extremely experienced at playing for weddings and have performed at hundreds!
How far in advance do I need to book you?
The sooner the better. Our bookings work on a first come first served basis and we are currently taking bookings up to 2 years in advance.
How much do you charge for over time?
We will always try and be as flexible and accomodating as possible and can offer you an extra 15 minutes of free music if events run late. If the delay is any longer than this, or you decide that you would like us to stay a little longer, we would need additional 'over-time' payment. This works out as £10 per player per 15 minutes.
How far do you travel?
We have groups based in Manchester, Birmingham & London and we're happy to travel up to around 100 miles from each. Every case is different though so get in touch :-)
Are you happy to play outside?
Yes and no... Our instruments are very precious and shouldn’t be placed in direct sunlight. We would need a shaded area or small shelter (around 3m x 3m). In the event of rain we regret we cannot play outside even if shelter is provided. It may be useful to ask your venue if they have any large umbrellas or a gazebo.
Do you play as a Trio or Duo too?
Classic Strings are available to hire as a Quartet, Trio, Duo or even larger ensemble if that is what your event requires.
Do we need to provide anything for you?
Armless chairs, good light and refreshments if playing for more than 1.5 hours.
I'm hosting a big event - are you happy to play with microphones/can you advise me?
Yes but we don't own any of the equipment required. We work with a fantastic company who have the best sound engineers we've ever come across so if you're looking into hiring anyone, we can help. They have all the equipment you will need and know just what to do when it comes to miking up strings. (We are, however, also happy to use any other companies you have in mind..)
How often do you need to take breaks?
We will need a short break of 5 or 10 minutes for every hour of playing. We can be flexible though and are willing to negotiate our breaks around your timetable.
What if you are delayed / cannot get to us on the day?
In the event of severe weather conditions it may sometimes not be safe for us to travel. We will always look at every possible option to get us to you and will give you as much notice as we can if we are at all concerned. Under these circumstances should we have to cancel the booking you would not have to pay any of the agreed fee. This has never happened before though!
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes. We have public liability insurance with cover up to £10 million.
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