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Guitarists in Swansea

Wedding and event guitarists in Swansea

Live guitar fits almost any part of a wedding day. Across Swansea, guitarists play the ceremony, set a laid-back mood for the drinks reception and play through the meal, and singer-guitarists can carry on into a livelier set.

Across Swansea, guitarists are booked for weddings and events in and around Swansea, Mumbles and Neath. Venues in the area include Oxwich Bay Hotel, Brangwyn Hall and Craig y Nos Castle, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. Oldwalls Gower, Fairyhill and Morgans Hotel are among the other Swansea venues listed further down, each with its own page.

The guitar is one of the most versatile instruments for a wedding. Classical and Spanish styles suit a ceremony, fingerstyle arrangements set a relaxed tone for the drinks reception, and a singer-guitarist can lead a sing-along later on.

Hireaband has booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each guitarist on this page travels to Swansea as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £250 to £900, depending on how long they perform and the date
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included
  • Ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast packages available from many acts
  • Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

An instrumental guitarist suits a ceremony or a drinks reception where the music should stay in the background. A singer-guitarist adds vocals, which works well for the aisle, a first dance or a party set where guests want to sing along.

Most guitarist bookings fall between £250 and £900. A ceremony-only booking sits at the lower end, while a guitarist covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast, or a singer-guitarist playing into the evening, sits towards the upper end. The date and time of year make up the rest of the difference, so a weekday or winter date can cost less than a summer Saturday.

Each act's page carries real video and audio, a repertoire list and reviews from previous clients. Watching a couple of clips tells you far more than any description can, so it's worth listening before you choose.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the wedding. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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Pip Penn

A Solo Singer / Guitarist With A Huge Repertoire

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From £400

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jessie MaKee

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Background or Main Event Entertainment

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From £570

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Dave Giles

Solo Singer/Guitarist | Huge Range Of Songs | Background or Main Event

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From £450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Guitarist Marcus

Singer / Guitarist | Afternoon or Evening Performance

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From £355

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jimmy B - Guitarist & Singer

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Ideal For Daytime Entertainment | Can Provide Evening Options

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FAQs

Usually the ceremony music, then background music during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Styles range from classical and Spanish guitar to acoustic versions of pop songs.

Some can. Singer-guitarists add vocals for the aisle, a first dance or a party set, and each act's page makes clear which they offer.

Yes, as long as there's shelter nearby and power if they're amplified. Tell us your venue in Swansea when you enquire.

Very little: a chair, a small area to set up and a power socket if they use a small PA.

Typically £250 to £900, depending on how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Most can, given enough notice. Mention it when you enquire.

Reviews

(5)

“Before the event Dave did everything possible to work with us and make sure that it all went without a hitch, which was much appreciated. He and the rest of his group were friendly and professional throughout, and our guests loved seeing the joy they so clearly get from what they do. We hadn’t tried jazz at our hotel before, but it went down really well and we received lots of great feedback.”

(5)

“Filippo was just brilliant! Lovely guy, great musician and loads of people commented on how good he was. He created a lovely atmosphere at our wedding. Thanks so much we would highly recommend him!”

(5)

“Declan was a breath of fresh air- not only was he professional but put us both at ease knowing that the music was in the best hands. We received loads of compliments about the ceremony and drinks reception music Declan played. He chatted away to some of our guests before he headed off which was lovely. Would recommend Declan 100% to anyone and only wish we had another event to book him for!”

(5)

“Filippo was relaxed, gracious, fun, and above all, sounded great. We have had so many friends and family come up to us (still - nearly six months later!) and say how great the music was!”

(5)

“Hi. We would like to record our appreciation to Declan Daniel for the music he played at our wedding reception last Saturday. Many of the guests commented on the quality of his playing and there is no doubt that Declan's music added a very special ingredient to our special day. Please pass on our thanks and best wishes for his musical career. Many thanks also for a very efficient service. Best wishes”

(5)

“We hired Paul for our wedding as he was highly recommended by some friends and we wanted something different from the normal wedding type band and defo made the right decision, his set was varied covering loads of different genres and loved his 90’s set which got everyone up dancing and singing along! For a solo act he brings such a large sound and fills a room with ease. If your looking for something a bit different from the average wedding/function band then Paul Wilson is the man for you!”

Local Venues in Swansea

Parc Le Breos House

Parc Le Breos House

A Victorian hunting lodge in a wooded Gower valley at Parkmill, with contoured lawns made for a marquee and Three Cliffs Bay a short walk away.

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Sketty Hall

Sketty Hall

A Georgian mansion in Singleton Park with Grade I listed gardens, minutes from the middle of Swansea and a short stroll from Swansea Bay itself.

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Oxwich Bay Hotel

Oxwich Bay Hotel

A former Georgian rectory set between the sands of Oxwich Bay and ancient woodland, with a heated marquee looking straight out over the water.

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Oldwalls Gower

Oldwalls Gower

50 acres of Gower countryside at Llanrhidian, with a glass-sided marquee above the lakes, 30 bedrooms and a glamping village tucked in behind.

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Fairyhill

Fairyhill

A Georgian house in 24 acres of woodland, lakes and gardens near Reynoldston, paired with a glass-fronted room built to make the most of it.

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Craig y Nos Castle

Craig y Nos Castle

The Victorian castle Adelina Patti made her own above the Tawe, complete with her Grade I listed opera house and a country park at the gates.

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Brangwyn Hall

Brangwyn Hall

Frank Brangwyn's 16 Empire Panels line this 1930s hall in Swansea, a set of paintings the House of Lords turned down and the city gladly took in.

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King Arthur Hotel

King Arthur Hotel

A family-run inn on the green at Reynoldston, with an oak-beamed banqueting hall and the long ridge of Cefn Bryn rising just behind the village.

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Morgans Hotel

Morgans Hotel

The old Swansea Harbour Trust building reborn as a boutique hotel, with stained glass, a clock cupola and a mural of tall ships on the Tawe.

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