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Kate O’Brien
Violinist
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Also Performs As: Wedding Musician
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: North of England
Performs: Worldwide
From: Contact
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: North of England
Performs: Worldwide
From: Contact
Professional and experienced violinist for all occasions including weddings, private and corporate functions in the UK, Europe and world-wide.
Description
Professional violinist for private and function work, extensive experience in high end function work UK, Europe and world wide with corporate bands providing string arrangements for string sections, fixing string ensembles with access to a wide network of string players across the UK; solo violin functions with 100’s of professional classical and popular backing tracks, own PA, lighting and transport specialising in weddings and special occasions, corporate events and DJ club events and festivals. Experienced music reader and improviser; extensive work covered playing by ear for those last m ... inute gigs with little time for preparation. I manage my own function band as band leader and have an extensive range of repertoire/and function band setlists.
Biography
I have over 20yrs experience in the private and corporate event industry as a performer both solo, ensemble and function band musician. I have extensive experience in arranging string parts and fixing string ensembles with access to a wide network of musicians across the UK. I have performed al over the world and willing to travel. Conservatoire trained at The Royal Northen and Royal Welsh Colleges of Music. I am experienced studio session musician arranging and recording strings for a variety of artists, production companies and bands.
Previous Clients
KPMG Finance
Signature Living (Resident Artist - 2017-present)
Barclays Bank
Lloyd’s TSB
Caterpillar Uk
Dave Graham and Lee Butler
Super Furry Animals
Tom Jones
And many many more...
Suitable for
Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions
Additional Information
CRB Checked
Public Liability active
Fully PAT tested lighting and PA
Own transport
Current UK Passport
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