Sally Potterton - Violinist / Electric Violinist

Description

Sally is a high-impact violinist and electric violinist can tailor music to any event and concept, and offers different performance packages as a solo violinist:
1) Background chill-out set – up to 3 x 45 minutes of mellow pop covers to backing tracks
2) Electric violin show – 20 minute high-impact classical crossover/pop show
3) DJ Live electric violinist – 15-20 minute sets improvising over DJ over the course of up to 3 hours

Biography

A versatile violinist and electrifying interactive performer, Sally enjoys a varied musical career playing violin around the world. From classical performances to high-impact electric shows and collaborations with DJs, Sally lives for the feeling of performing for an audience, and sharing her unique style and contemporary edge.
Born in Hertfordshire, Sally learnt to play the violin at age of three via Suzuki Violin Method. This early training encouraged her to learn to play music by ear without sheet music, and this notion opened up a whole world of musical creativity and a passion for impr ... ovisation. Classically trained throughout school, she won a host of musical awards both on a local and national scale. These included a Benslow Instrument Award for which she was loaned a fine Thomas Urquhart violin from 1680, as well as a BBC Fame Academy Bursary with which she used to purchase her first electric violin at the age of fifteen. With this and a love of contemporary music, Sally really started to experiment with what the violin could do. Sally went on to read Music at Oxford University as an exhibitioner before gaining a Distinction in her Masters in Violin Performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
With a passion for ballet and years of training in dance, Sally grew up listening to an eclectic range of dance music, inspired by classical, pop, jazz, EDM, deep house and commercial chart music. Sally combines this love of dance into her performances, thrilling audiences worldwide with her ability to move interactively and improvise. She now plays electric violin in London, throughout the UK, and around the world.
Sally is the face of English sparkling wine brand, Nyetimber’s premium product line - 1086. She is also featured as the soloist on the soundtrack of this global ad campaign, also known as ‘The Performance’. Other notable performance highlights include performing ‘The Lark Ascending’ by Vaughan Williams at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show for VIPs in the Wedgwood Garden, as well as regular shows at the enclosures in Henley Royal Regatta and Royal Ascot.
Sally has a wealth of experience performing for celebrities and at events such as the opening of the Mall of Egypt, UEFA Cup Final Dinner, ExxonMobil Tennis Gala Dinner, AFCB Player Awards, fashion launches, and VIP weddings. Recent clients include Rolls Royce, Dom Perignon, Alexander McQueen, Vogue, Jaguar, MINI, Bombay Sapphire, Aquascutum, Dell, Air France, KLM, and London Fashion Week. Playing over DJ sets, Sally frequently performs at luxury private parties, and has opened sets for artists such as Jessie J, Madness, Bob Sinclair, and has jammed with legendary producer Timbaland.
As a backing violinist, Sally has performed alongside some of the world’s biggest artists such as Calvin Harris, Liam Gallagher, John Legend, Michael Bublé, Ellie Goulding, John Newman, Rita Ora, Sigma, FKA Twigs, Don Broco, Alfie Boe and Russell Watson. Television performance credits include The BBC Music Awards, Britain's Got Talent, Strictly Come Dancing, Top of the Pops and The X Factor to name a few.
Sally plays a Ted Brewer clear perspex LED electric violin, a silver marble Bridge electric violin, and a silver Violectra electric violin. Read More

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Experience

With a fresh and unique performing style, British violinist Sally Potterton takes traditional classical violin playing into the future with show-stopping virtuosity.
As a graduate of Oxford University and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Sally has been trained to the highest standard of classical musicianship. Fusing together a violin technique developed from years of intense performance training, a keen talent for improvisation, and a passion for pop and dance music, Sally has redefined the world of classical-crossover.
As an internationally renowned electric violinist, S ... ally travels regularly to perform around the world. This last year included performances in India, Israel, Mykonos, Rhodes, Switzerland, Portugal, France and Denmark, as well as at home in the UK.
With keen versatility and flare, Sally can enhance any event, combining elegance, musicality and showmanship. She has a wealth of experience performing at weddings, parties, balls, corporate dinners, club nights, product launches, award ceremonies, fashion and VIP events.
Whether you are planning a wedding or organising a special event, Sally offers a range of performance options and packages on both acoustic and electric violin to suit your needs. Read More

Previous Clients

Vogue, Jaguar, Alexander McQueen, BMW, MINI, Henley Royal Regatta, Amazon, Adidas, Dell, Nina Naustdal, London Fashion Week, Sergio Rossi, Swarovski, Buddha Bar, Salmontini, Krispy Kreme, Royal College of Physicians, Royal Air Force, Henley Royal Regatta, Royal Ascot, Ryman’s, RBC Bank, Sunseeker, Aspen Insurance, Gabriela Rose, 4F, Lund University Sweden, UEFA, Qatar Airways

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

Insured for Public Liability
Can provide own small PA system
All technical equipment is PAT-tested
Also performs in other acts as 'laser violinist', 'violinist in a bubble', and 'aerial violinist'

Virtual Services Offer

Virtual Livestreams

Looking for some entertainment for your employees whilst working from home? How about a LIVE STREAMED SET on electric violin?! Send a private YouTube link out to your team and create a virtual social night from the comfort of your homes! I’ll create a bespoke set, answer questions and may even be able to take requests!

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