Professional Wedding & Event Musicians Across the UK

Photo of Samantha playing the violin, photo taken by Alan Lyall

An exclusively selected collective of exceptional musicians, hand-picked and overseen by KJ.

 

Bagpipes, strings, folk and more - expertly matched for weddings, funerals, and events across the UK.

 

All musicians have performed at major national productions, prestigious ceremonial and military events, and internationally.

Styles
✓ Classical ✓ Jazz ✓ Folk & Traditional ✓ Modern ✓ Contemporary ✓ Acoustic covers 

✓ Klezmer ✓ Scottish Highland bagpipes

 

Instruments

✓ Bagpipes ✓ Accordion ✓ Violin & Fiddle ✓ Guitar & Vocals ✓ Piano & Keys ✓ Woodwind 

✓ Brass ✓ Singers ✓ Ensembles

 

Events
✓ Weddings ✓ Funerals & Memorials ✓ Private Parties & Celebrations   ✓ Ceilidhs 

✓ Corporate & University Events   ✓ Festivals ✓ Concerts & Shows ✓ TV & Film

KJ Musicians - Meet Our Team

Highland Bagpipers

Kathryn Johnstone (KJ)

About Kathryn Johnstone

Kathryn Johnstone is a professional Highland bagpiper, bandleader, and the founder and owner of KJ Folk Music. She leads the entire operation personally, setting the uncomprimised musical and professional standards for every booking.

She is booked when the music cannot fail. Kathryn’s performances are assured, disciplined, and deeply intentional - trusted by venues, planners, and families who need absolute reliability and clear leadership.

She performs regularly across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Birmingham and the Midlands, as well as Suffolk, Essex, Bedfordshire, and London, with national and international bookings by request.

Clients book Kathryn because she carries the moment. Her playing is emotionally powerful, creating atmosphere, focus, and meaning - and leaving events feeling complete, grounded, and magical.

Douglas

About Doug

Doug is a commanding professional Highland bagpiper, based in Ipswich, and booked when there is no room for error. Weddings, funerals, ceremonies, and landmark events trust him instinctively.

His piping is bold, controlled, and deeply respected. He delivers with the confidence of someone who has stood at the hear of hundreds of significant moments.

Doug is chosen not just for skill, but for judgement. He knows when to hold space, when to lift a room, and how to carry an audience with him.

When Doug plays, people stop, listen, and feel it. His sound moves through a crowd, brings tears without forcing them, and leaves an atmosphere people remember forever.

Trevor

About Trevor

Kathryn Johnstone is a professional Highland bagpiper, bandleader, and the founder and owner of KJ Folk Music. She leads the entire operation personally, setting the uncomprimised musical and professional standards for every booking.

She is booked when the music cannot fail. Kathryn’s performances are assured, disciplined, and deeply intentional - trusted by venues, planners, and families who need absolute reliability and clear leadership.

She performs regularly across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Birmingham and the Midlands, as well as Suffolk, Essex, Bedfordshire, and London, with national and international bookings by request.

Clients book Kathryn because she carries the moment. Her playing is emotionally powerful, creating atmosphere, focus, and meaning - and leaving events feeling complete, grounded, and magical.

Trevor Box

Violinists + Fiddle Players

Samantha

About Samantha

Samantha is a highly sought-after professional violinist in Norfolk, performing for weddings, funerals, ceremonies, receptions, and events with refined musicianship across classical, modern, folk styles.

Her playing is confident, emotionally intelligent, and immaculately presented, trusted by couples, families, venues, and planners who require sensitivity, precision, and reliability on important occasions.

Bookings are handled professionally through KJ Folk Music, with clear pricing, planning, venue coordination, ensuring your performance is delivered from enquiry to event with precision and care.

Samantha’s playing doesn’t just fill space - it shapes the moment.
Her violin music is expressive and deeply felt, leaving a lasting emotional imprint that clients describe as truly perfect.

How do bookings work?

We manage some of our musicians' solo bookings in partnership with them, making the process simple, professional, and secure for clients.

 

That means:

  • Clear pricing

  • Proper planning and coordination

  • Backup support if anything unexpected happens

  • A smooth experience from enquiry to performance

 

You’re not just booking a violinist — you’re booking a trusted, supported professional.

Check we’re the right fit for your event

We work with a small, handpicked team of professional musicians.
You can choose your preferred musician below, and we’ll always confirm exactly who is available before anything is booked.

Preferred musician (subject to availability)

We check live availability before anything is confirmed.


Once you send Step 1 and Step 2, we’ll confirm the musician and price with you personally before you book.

Get your instant quote

Select your service and options below to see your estimated price instantly.


Once you’ve sent your quote, we’ll be in touch to confirm availability and answer any questions.

Travel costs included for bookings over £500

Travel is calculated based on the location you entered in Step 1, and confirmed once your musician's availability is confirmed.

Thinking about a ceilidh + DJ package too?

Planning dancing as well? It’s usually better value to book your ceilidh and musicians together using our KJ Ceilidhs Instant Quote Tool.

 

When musicians are already booked for your ceilidh, additional daytime or ceremony music can often be added more cost-effectively.

 

This form is still useful for sharing your musical details with us, but the most accurate pricing for a combined booking comes from the ceilidh quote tool.

Hire a professional solo musician anywhere in the UK for your wedding, ceremony, reception, private party, corporate event, or festival.
We provide experienced, hand-picked musicians nationwide - including violinists, bagpipers, string players, and folk musicians - covering classical, modern, and traditional styles.