About these Pianists (Pop/Rock)

From Elton John to Keane, pop/rock piano players have been a staple in the charts for decades. With a repertoire of up-beat tunes, emotional ballads and sing-along classics, rock/pop piano players are perfect both private and public events.

Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday party or a corporate event, the flexibility of rock/pop piano players means that they can blend into the background and contribute to the atmosphere, or step up and become the focus of a performance.

"Mark played our wedding on 8th December 2018. Everyone commented to us on how amazing the "piano guy" was. Mark was so professional from the day we booked him and I cant express how amazing he is. He played the music as our guests arrived, as I walked down the aisle, throughout our reception drinks and during the wedding breakfast and nothing was too much trouble for him. I would book Mark again in a heartbeat, he really made our day extra special!"

Laura and Mark's review of Mark Deeks Pianist

Ideal for:

Pop/rock piano players have a massive and versatile repertoire, and this makes them ideal for all sorts of events, from black-tie weddings and corporate events, to birthday parties and other functions. Many will be able to perform instrumental sets during a dinner or drinks reception, and then be able to perform a more up-beat vocal set later on for dancing and singing along to.

When booking Pianists (Pop/Rock):

Rock and pop piano players will all have a slightly different take on classic hits, so it's important to take a careful look at the "repertoire" section of their LMM profile, as well as carefully listening to audio examples. If you are looking to have piano player dress in a certain manner (say, for a black-tie dinner) then it is also important to let them know in advance.

Some pianists will be happy to play an instrument that's in situ - a grand piano in the lobby of a hotel, for example. However, it's important that they get information on how recently the instrument has been tuned, as well as any other details you can provide.

Prices for Pianists (Pop/Rock):

Prices for pop/rock piano players will vary, depending on what your event is and where it is located. Usually, professional pianists will charge a minimum of £150. If you are looking to cut down on travel costs, use the "advanced search" feature to find a pop/rock piano player near you.

About rock/pop piano player's repertoire:

Most rock and pop piano players will try and cover as many hits from past decades of popular music as they can. For instance, famous piano songs from the 50's might include various jazz and blues numbers, as well as early rock n' roll hits. 60's piano tunes will include the pop hits of bands like the Monkees and The Beatles.

As the night goes on, pop/rock piano players may well also choose include soul music from the likes of Luther Vandross, The Temptations or Aretha Franklin or even the disco hits of The Bee Gees, Chic and ABBA. Later on in the evening, the more recent hits of Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift or Jess Glynne might make an appearance.

If you have any requests that you would like your musician to play (such as the first dance at your wedding) then do make sure to get them over as far in advance as possible, in order to allow time for transcription and rehearsal. If you are struggling to pick a first dance or wedding ceremony music, then your musician will be able to help, by providing a list of popular suggestions.

The Pianists (Pop/Rock) featured on this page are all members of the Last Minute Musicians UK entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to find a pop / rock pianist close to you for any event. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual pop / rock piano players. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your wedding or event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.

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