Book a Pianist or Keyboardist

If you’re thinking about booking a pianist or keyboardist for your venue, the GigPig platform is here to make the process easy and stress-free. Whether you’re seeking a vintage-style jazz pianist for your cocktail bar, a classical pianist for a concert, or contemporary keyboardist for your venue, we'll help you find the perfect match.

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Why book a pianist or keyboardist for your venue?

The piano or keyboard can be upbeat and toe-tapping or create a gentle backing soundtrack. Pianists and keyboardists add ambience to a space and can adapt their tone to suit the audience. They can offer a charming welcome in hotel lobbies, provide elegant background music in dining areas, or bring a vibrant vintage feel to bars and pubs.

‍Pianos are sizable instruments, so pianists rarely bring their own. In some cases, they may bring a keyboard instead. As such, to book a pianist, you will usually need to already have a piano (or suitable keyboard setup) available at your venue.

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What types of pianists or keyboardists are available to book with GigPig?

To find the ideal professional artist for your live music venue, it’s worth understanding the variety of pianists or keyboardists available. It’s a more versatile instrument than you might first think!

Jazz pianists

Perfect for creating a relaxed yet cheerful setting, jazz pianists can accompany drinks receptions, bring a touch of style to cocktail bars, and even offer some improvisation. You can book a contemporary jazz pianist or look for performers who focus on a vintage swing sound — ideal for 1920s-style speakeasy venues.

Classical pianists

If you want to book a pianist who offers a traditional, sophisticated sound, classical performers are the way to go. You can book a classical pianist to create a calm and refined atmosphere - ideal for corporate dinners, formal awards ceremonies, and private events such as weddings.

Keyboardists

Keyboard players offer maximum flexibility and are a great option for venues. Many keyboardists can cover a wide range of sounds and styles, from piano and electric piano to synths, making them suitable for everything from background music to high-energy live performances. You can book keyboardists for pop, rock, soul, funk, jazz, and electronic styles. Their portable setup makes them ideal for smaller venues, stages with limited space, and venues that require quick setup and sound versatility.

Pop and rock pianists

Are you looking for an instrumental take on popular hits? With a pop and rock pianist, your guests can enjoy a chilled yet familiar sound. This type of artist can be a great addition to a wide range of events and venues, with set lists tailored to your requirements.

Piano vocalists

Whether you’re curating a cabaret at a theatre or booking a performer for a regular slot to welcome guests to your restaurant on a Friday night, a talented piano singer can provide vocals and instrumentation. Find a pianist singer to book and get the best of both worlds!

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FAQs

How much does it cost to book a pianist or keyboardist?

As with any live musician, the cost to book a pianist or keyboardist varies depending on several factors.

Location: If you want to book a pianist in London, you may find that fees are higher than if you were to book a North West pianist or a keyboardist in the North East, due to the general difference in cost of living.
Set length: Many pianists and keyboardists offer 1-hour or 2-hour sets, but if you’d like them to play for longer, the price will be higher.
Vocals:A pianist-singer might charge higher fees than a solo pianist or keyboardist.
The date: Pianists and keyboardists may charge more for bank holidays and special occasions, such as New Year’s Eve.

What about booking fees?

When you book a pianist or keyboardist through the GigPig platform, every artist sets their own prices. However, we pride ourselves on always offering affordable, transparent booking fees.

Pay as you go: £15 per gig
Standard access: £199 (per month) for up to 20 gigs per month
Enterprise access: £349 (per month) for up to 60 gigs per month

Why book a pianist or keyboardist through GigPig?

As well as providing clear pricing, the GigPig team aims to make connecting with talented artists as easy as possible. With our platform, booking a pianist or keyboardist is quick and easy, helping venues explore incredible local artists.

Whether you’re looking to book a pianist in the North East, a keyboardist in London or elsewhere, you can filter your requirements and secure your booking in 5 easy steps:

When you sign up as a venue on our platform, you’ll benefit from GigPig’s streamlined booking process:

Simply create a gig post with all the information your chosen artist needs to know, including the date and time, your payment terms, and any equipment they’ll need to bring with them and search for your artist.
We’ll send your gig request to the pianist or keyboardist we have available to book.
Venues will be able to see which artists are available to perform on your date, as well as their rates. Browse their profiles, listen to samples, select your favourite, and book a pianist or keyboardist with one simple click.

Book a pianist or keyboardist with GigPig

If you have any questions about booking a pianist or keyboardist with GigPig, take a look at our FAQs for venues or feel free to get in touch with our helpful team.

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