Varuna A multi-genre music collective that provides music for a variety of functions!

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Oxford, Oxfordshire. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
1 x 45 minute set:
Duo: £496
£200 extra per musician added onto lineup. Background music can be provided (15mins) between sets at no extra cost.
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About / Biography

Founded by industry professionals Harvey and Tulsi, Varuna is a multi-genre music collective that provides music for a variety of functions, delivering top-tier performances fit for any occasion.

Varuna specialises in acoustic music across a broad array of styles including pop, jazz and folk. We provide performances for many different events and functions, including (but not limited to):

- Weddings
- Corporate Events
- Parties
- Ceilidhs

Harvey and Tulsi met at the University of Surrey, graduating in 2021 and 2022 respectively. Tulsi studied Music and was heavily involved in events management and performing, whilst Harvey studied Creative Music Technology and specialised in composition, sampling and production of acoustic music. During their time together at Surrey they would frequently collaborate, with Harvey playing in Tulsi's bands on a number of occasions, thus forming the bedrock of Varuna.

Lineup:

  • 2 piece - guitar + female vocals/flute
  • 3 piece - guitar + female vocals/flute + keys/female vocals
  • 4 piece - guitar + female vocals/flute + keys/female vocals + bass/double bass
  • 5 piece - guitar + female vocals/flute + keys/female vocals + bass/double bass + drums

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Set 1:

1. Moondance (with flute)

2. Daydream believer

3. Be My Baby

4. What A Wonderful World

5. Always a Woman (flute)

6. Our Last Summer

7. My Girl

8. How Deep Is Your Love

9. Blackbird (with flute)

10. (Best Friend)

11. I’ve Got Friends in Holy Spaces

12. Love of My Life

13. Sway

14. Blue Sued Shoes

15. Be Like You

Set 2:

1. It’s not unusual

2. Don’t Know Why

3. Smooth operator (flute and voice)

4. Cupid

5. (Forever in Blue Jeans)

6. (Of all the gods)

7. The Last Shanachie (with flute)*

8. (Detectorists)

9. (Grease)

10. He’s a Tramp

11. (You’ll Be Back)

12. Everybody Wants To Be a Cat

13. Tom Paine’s Bones

14. Careless Whisper

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We require 1 parking space and an extension cable with at least 4 sockets.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We are able to provide a PA but it is not suitable for larger venues.
We do not provide lighting equipment.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We started gigging whilst at university and our performances developed from there.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love a party! We like to get people singing along and dancing, especially for a ceilidh.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Arrival: 45 minutes before the performance
Setup/pack down: 30 minutes


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 3 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous clients have commented on how easy we are to work with, the quality of our performances and our ability to get an audience going!

Recent Clients

Varuna has performed for these clients:

University of Surrey

The Elm Tree, Witney

Mansfield College, Oxford

Venues

Varuna has performed at these venues:

University of Surrey

The Elm Tree, Witney

Mansfield College, Oxford

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