Live music for corporate events
Pianists, singers, and choirs, all year round
A solo pianist for the drinks reception, a singer-and-piano duo over dinner, a choir for the showpiece moment after the loyal toast. We arrange pianists, instrumentalists, soloists, and choirs for awards dinners, product launches, charity galas, conferences, summer parties, and client entertainment across the United Kingdom.
Trusted by law firms, banks, charities, and City livery companies. Musicians from the Royal Academy, Royal College, and Britain’s leading conservatoires.
For Christmas events specifically, see our corporate carol service page.
Included with every booking
One flat price, and a team chosen for your occasion.
- A one-to-one music consultation with our Artistic Director, Luca Wetherall (Tutor in Music, University of Oxford), who plans your repertoire with you.
- A handpicked ensemble, matched to your occasion. We choose every singer for you, never send whoever is free from a rota.
- All rehearsals, preparation, and sheet music.
- We coordinate with your venue and event organiser.
- A written quote, confirmed before you commit. No hidden fees.
From £1,150 for a small choir of four, all in. Travel within Greater London included.
How it works
Tell us about your event
Share the date, venue, format, and any preferences. We send a proposal within 48 hours.
We plan the programme
Luca finalises the repertoire and coordinates arrival, positioning, and technical requirements with your venue.
We perform
Musicians arrive in concert dress, set up without fuss, and perform to the brief.
Events we perform at
Awards dinners and gala evenings call for an ensemble that holds the room without competing with the speeches. A vocal quartet during canapés, a full performance between courses, or a closing piece as guests stand for the loyal toast. We work to a brief and finish on time.
A solo pianist is the format we book most often for corporate work. Background piano during arrivals, dinner, or a drinks reception holds a room of 200 people without competing with conversation. The same pianist can step forward for a 20-minute featured set after the speeches if you want a live music moment in the evening. We also book piano in combination: piano with a violinist or cellist for receptions where you want more than one voice, piano with a singer for cabaret-style sets or a sung welcome, and piano with a choir when you want the harmonic depth a choir alone cannot reach.
Product launches and brand events use music to set tone. We can perform a custom-arranged anthem, a piece that signals the moment a product is unveiled, or background music that supports the room without distracting from the staging. We're happy to do custom arrangements, but this may result in an extra charge depending on the specific requirements.
Charity galas and fundraising dinners benefit from a showpiece moment. A small choir performing during the auction adds gravitas. A larger ensemble closing the evening with a familiar piece sends guests home talking about the event. Charities we have worked with include national arts organisations, City livery companies, and local hospices.
Conferences, summer parties, and client entertainment work well with smaller, flexible formats. We discuss the brief with you and recommend the configuration that fits the room and the budget.
“We hire the London Choral Service for our annual carol service every December. The choir knows the building, the format, and exactly what we need. Our partners and clients look forward to it each year.”
What we provide
Luca Wetherall, our Artistic Director, takes the brief from you or your events coordinator. He sends a proposal within 48 hours, including ensemble options, programme suggestions, and a written quote. We handle all coordination with your venue or event manager directly.
On the day, our musicians arrive in concert dress at the time you specify, set up without fuss, perform the agreed programme, and clear the space cleanly when finished. We bring our own stands, music, and water. For piano-led bookings we can supply a stage-grade portable keyboard if your venue does not have a piano. The only thing we need from the venue is a small space and one standard 13-amp socket.
For larger events we can help with the wider production: finding and booking a venue, printing programmes, arranging refreshments, coordinating with caterers and tech crews. Hand off as much or as little of the planning as you like.
Pricing
Flat starting prices, no hidden fees. Every booking includes a consultation with Luca, programme planning, and on-the-day coordination. Piano combinations are quoted from the starting points below; we confirm the figure once we know the date and the venue. Custom arrangements are available; depending on what you need, this may add to the fee.
Christmas bookings
December is our busiest corporate season. We sing full Christmas carol services in offices, livery halls, and hired churches, and provide carol singers who roam a party or sing sets in a lobby — entirely a cappella if there is no piano. Rates are the same in December as the rest of the year.
If you manage a venue or run events for a charity, we have dedicated pages for hotels and charity carol concerts.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of corporate events do you perform at?
Awards dinners, product launches, charity galas, conferences, summer parties, client entertainment, and Christmas carol services. Our ensembles range from a string quartet for elegant background music to a full chorus for a showpiece performance. We have worked at venues from the Great Hall of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn to the Royal Albert Hall.
How much does corporate live music cost?
A solo pianist or solo instrumentalist starts from £250, piano with a singer from £450, and piano with a small choir from £1,375. A small choir on its own starts from £1,150, and a full eight-voice choir from £2,000. Pricing covers a standard booking of up to an hour and a half including breaks, and includes a sound check. Travel beyond Greater London is quoted upfront. Custom arrangements may add to the fee depending on what you need. See our full pricing page for all ensemble options.
Can you provide just a pianist?
Yes. A solo pianist is one of the formats we book most often for corporate events. Background piano during arrivals or dinner sits under conversation rather than over it; a featured solo set works as the live music moment after the speeches. We also pair the pianist with a singer, with another instrumentalist (violin, cello, flute, harp), or with a choir if you want fuller harmony for one part of the evening. If your venue does not have a piano, we bring a stage-grade portable keyboard.
Can you arrange custom repertoire for our event?
Yes. We're happy to arrange custom pieces — whether you want our singers to perform your company anthem, a classical piece that fits your brand, or popular songs your guests will recognise — though this may result in an extra charge depending on the specific requirements. Recordings of suggested arrangements go to you before you commit.
How far ahead should we book?
Six to eight weeks is comfortable for most corporate events. Christmas carol bookings should go in by September. Last-minute bookings (under two weeks) are usually possible if the diary is clear. The earlier you call, the more options we can offer on ensemble size and repertoire.
Do you have public liability insurance and PAT certificates?
Yes. We carry full public liability insurance and can provide certificates and PAT-test documentation for any equipment we bring on request. Most venues require these and we supply them as standard for corporate bookings.
Tell us about your event
Share a few details and we’ll come back to you with a proposal within 48 hours. We respond to every enquiry personally.
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“Organising a carol service for 300 people felt daunting but Luca handled everything. The programme was perfect — traditional enough for the older partners, fresh enough that it didn’t feel stale. Superb.”
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