Andreas Bollywood, All Styles Violin Romantic Violin, Piano. Upbeat Cabaret Weddings, Bollywood, West End Performer

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Available to book from £292. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

Full time musician, so if I'm not booked, I'm yours! Happy to take on long-term and emergency short-term gigs and projects. I'm a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music. Since then have worked full-time as a performer. I'm friendly and professional. Please just supply me the basic details of size of the room, the approximate number of people attending, so i can work out the ideal musical programme for you :) Romantic Andre Rieu and Bollywood style violin cabaret ideal for events, weddings, retail theatre, parties and concerts. I play for orchestras such as Phantom of the Opera the West-End production, and worked as the Musical Director on a 5 month play at the Almeida Theatre, London.

https://www.lastminutemusicians.com/members/pinetree.html I also run a lovely 2 room recording studio, with top industry standard equipment and loads of experience. I sometimes play with Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros (Rough Trade), the folk band Ghosts of December.

I play and own acoustic and electric violins, have 2 stage pianos, two PA systems, a car and full clean driving license, MU membership, PL insurance (£10,000,000) and all equipment holds a current PAT testing certificate.

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There are currently 40 user ratings for Andreas Bollywood, All Styles Violin

AVERAGE RATING

9.97 / 101

Location

Based in North London

Will travel up to 500 miles
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pink circle = free travel (up to 56 miles)
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My performances are bespoke, so I play what you ask me to. Currently I enjoy; Modern Styles, Game of thrones and other film themes, Cross over, Classical Cross Over, Cypriot, Greek, Italian, Irish, Scottish, Middle Eastern, Linsey Stirling, Taylor Davis, Hava nagila, Czardas, Those Were The Days, Michael Buble, Folk/wedding songs. Art music such as: Schindler’s list, Massenet Meditation, The Mission. Styles include: Classical Cross-Over, Film, Shows, Pop, Rock, Latin, Jazz, World Folk.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

One or Two parking spaces. A performance space of three metres by two. 2x wall sockets. I can use my own PA system, symphonic backing tracks etc. If I'm using your PA, I give you an XLR or normal guitar lead as an output, and two phonos for my backing tracks. I have all my own backline, and a Samson transmitter/receiver system so I can serenade :)


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we can be self contained. We bring our own PA system to some of our gigs, and can use the DJ'S equipment/in house PA


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. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.


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. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We performed as backing band for Rene Zellwiger in the film JUDY. This was filmed at the hackney empire, which I love performing at. I also performed for Nigella Lawson, Ralph Feinnes, Martine McCutcheon, and a whole host of stars, at the BAFTA after show party.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

David Garrett, Andre Rieu, Nigel Kennedy, Jimi Hendrix, Vanessa Mae, Lyndsay Stirling. Their music makes people and dance :)


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

Started gigging in the concert hall, and also in an italian restaurant where the music evenings would go on till two or three in the morning! Very unusual for the UK.


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

All, I love everything from enormous bollywood weddings, to intimate moments.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Typically 2 or 3x45minute sets. I arrive a minimum of 90 minutes before to set up and sound check.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yep, we need some form of shelter and a power supply


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. 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?

They are surprised how romantic and also later on how dancie our music can be

Recent Clients

Andreas Bollywood, All Styles Violin has performed for these clients:

BAFTA, Phantom of the Opera, Really Useful Theatre Company, The Almeida Theatre, London, Glastonbury, Savoy Hotel, BAFTA film awards, 30 weddings so far this financial year, Edward Sharp and the magnetic Zeros (Rough Trade). Another band 'Ghosts of December' including at the Shrewsbury Folk Festival' in August 2012.

Venues

Andreas Bollywood, All Styles Violin has performed at these venues:

Albert Hall

Her Majesties Theatre

The Savoy

Harrods

The Almeida Theatre

Whyndam's Theatre

Park Lane Hotel

Hackney Empire

Warner Hotels

Mayfair Wedding Venue & Meridian Grand

Royal Nawab

Aqua Park Kuşadası

To Kentron Oneirion, Chios, Greece

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Classical

Film / TV

Musical Theatre

Medieval / Early Music

1920s Music

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Folk

Bluegrass

Irish Rock

Traditional Irish Folk

Jazz

Blues

Cabaret

Christmas

Church Music

Techno

Ibiza Club

Gospel

Easy Listening

Background Music

Country

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Disco

Funk

Hip Hop

Tribute

Vintage

Rock

Britpop

Classic Rock

Heavy Metal

Indie

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Uses backing tracks

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