Events
The Bridgewater String Quartet takes pride in bringing your special event to life. Using only the finest quality musicians from world-class orchestras, we deliver a reliable service of the highest quality. Whether it is a new product launch, charity ball, private party, awards ceremony or a company’s drinks reception or dinner, our experience ensures a relaxed environment.
With one of the UK’s largest repertoire lists, we have music for all tastes and can even accommodate special themes.
We pride ourselves on giving your event that extra sparkle, ensuring it is remembered for many years to come!
Corporate
Make your function that extra bit special
The quality of our music and professionalism are unquestionable and for no additional charge, we can assist in the planning and selection of the music, leaving you free to concentrate on other areas of your event. We pride ourselves on giving your event that extra sparkle, ensuring it is remembered for many years to come!
Previous clients include Selfridges, Siemens UK, Harvey Nichols, Natural History Museum, BBC, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and The Commonwealth Games.
Special Occasions
Celebrate in style
Our String Quartet and Trio can provide the perfect soundtrack for all special celebrations and events including birthday parties, christenings, anniversary meals and funerals. Our extensive repertoire ensures that we will have songs to cater for all tastes.
Music
Instead of sheet music, we use Samsung Galaxy tablets. There are many advantages to them: they are neat and tidy, you and your guests can choose music with ease, there is minimal delay between pieces, they enable us to quickly relocate if needed, we don’t need lighting and most importantly we can easily add new music to our ever increasing repertoire.
Our String Quartet repertoire contains over 1,000 pieces from Bach to the Killers, and everything in between, making it one of the largest collections in Britain.
The Bridgewater String Quartet and Trio has something for everyone, and if your favourite song isn’t on our list, we can have it arranged for you.
Latest News
One Night of Elvis @ Bridgewater Hall
One Night of Elvis @ Bridgewater Hall One Night of Elvis @ Bridgewater Hall is on the 27th September and we can't wait! Come and see us perform with this fantastic show! There [...READ MORE...]
Winnie & Henry’s Wedding @ Colshaw Hall
Winnie & Henry's Wedding @ Colshaw Hall Biggest congratulations to Winnie and Henry who were married last weekend 💒 at Colshaw Hall! Just look how stunning it is! What beautiful flowers 🌺 It [...READ MORE...]
Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide
Britten's The Young Person's Guide Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide was the main event for today's concert with the RLPO at the Philharmonic Hall. It's always a pleasure to perform this very [...READ MORE...]
Classic FM Hall of Fame!
Classic FM Hall of Fame! It was such a joy to perform in last night's spectacular concert with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, presented by Aled Jones! Saturday 16 March 2024 7:30pm Liverpool Philharmonic [...READ MORE...]
Sophie & Sam’s Wedding
Sophie & Sam's Wedding Sophie & Sam's Wedding at Dorfold Hall took place today. It was a gorgeous ceremony and what a stunning venue! Thanks so much for having us. www.dorfold.com Weddings [...READ MORE...]
RLPO at the Glasshouse!
RLPO at the Glasshouse! Today we're performing again with the RLPO at the Glasshouse in Gateshead! "We are delighted to welcome Classic FM’s John Suchet to The Glasshouse as part of the Big [...READ MORE...]
Bruckner Concert with RLPO
Bruckner Concert with RLPO We're very excited to be performing in this fabulous Bruckner Concert with RLPO this evening! Korngold Violin Concerto (24') -INTERVAL- (20') Bruckner Symphony No.7 (64') Domingo Hindoyan conductor Johan [...READ MORE...]
BBC 4 Tonight @ 8pm
BBC 4 Tonight @ 8pm We absolutely loved performing in this! It's a lovely programme if you'd like to watch, or catch up on the iPlayer x BBC Philharmonic: "Watch tonight at 8pm! [...READ MORE...]
Wedding Today @ Hawkstone Hall!
Wedding Today @ Hawkstone Hall! Congratulations Danielle and Liam 🤍 and thanks so much for having us! Thanks also to the lovely staff at Hawkstone Hall for looking after us x hawkstonehall.co.uk/weddings/ Amy [...READ MORE...]
John Wilson concert and Recordings!
John Wilson concert and Recordings! We've spent the last few days at Mediacity enjoying the wonderful music of Bax and MacDowell. Yesterday was a concert with invited audience and today was a recording [...READ MORE...]
New Video from Styal Lodge!
New Video from Styal Lodge! New Video from Styal Lodge! Isn't this video from Hannah and Sam's wedding on Saturday fantastic? The lovely staff took this and sent it over to us, which is [...READ MORE...]
Wedding @ Manchester Art Gallery
Wedding @ Manchester Art Gallery We performed for a beautiful wedding @ Manchester Art Gallery last week. If you haven't visited the Art Gallery, then you must as our photos don't do it [...READ MORE...]
Bee Gees Concert with RLPO!
Bee Gees Concert with RLPO! The Bee Gees Concert with RLPO last Summer was SO fun! I absolutely loved playing in this special tribute with my best friend, the wonderful RLPO and Richard [...READ MORE...]
Leah & Jon’s Wedding in Liverpool
Leah & Jon’s Wedding in Liverpool Leah & Jon’s Wedding in Liverpool. Check out these beautiful and atmospheric photos taken by Aimée last Summer - thank you! Ullet Road Unitarian Church in Liverpool [...READ MORE...]
Hannah & Sam’s Wedding in Cheshire
Hannah & Sam's Wedding in Cheshire Hannah & Sam's Wedding in Cheshire took place at Styal Lodge. We loved performing for your ceremony and drinks reception. Your music choices were fab, everyone was [...READ MORE...]
Valentine’s Ball @ Worsley Park
Valentine's Ball @ Worsley Park We performed romantic numbers to hundreds of guests yesterday evening for the Valentine’s Ball at Worsley Park. This wonderful event was put on by the Salford Foundation Trust [...READ MORE...]
Mary & Craig’s Wedding in Chester
Mary & Craig’s Wedding in Chester Mary & Craig’s Wedding in Chester took place at The Old Palace in Chester last September. What a stunning backdrop for the wedding celebrations! It was a [...READ MORE...]
John Williams Valentine’s Concert!
John Williams Valentine's Concert! John Williams Valentine's Concert with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is tonight! It's my favourite film music to listen to and perform mainly because he writes the best melodies! [...READ MORE...]
Emma and Holly’s Wedding
Emma and Holly's Wedding Emma and Holly's Wedding at The Grains Bar in Oldham was such a delighfully happy occasion on Saturday! Your ceremony was so perfect and we loved performing for your [...READ MORE...]
Psycho: Film with Live Orchestra
Psycho: Film with Live Orchestra It was amazing to be invited to perform in a 'Film with Live Orchestra' version of Afred Hitchcock's "Psycho." For many years now, I've wanted to play the [...READ MORE...]
Rose Festival in Lancashire
Rose Festival Event in Lancashire Rose Festival at Burnside Garden Centre! We sometimes have bookings through agencies. One booking last June, through Midas Entertainment, was something a little different for us. It was [...READ MORE...]
150th Anniversary @ Midland Hotel
150th Anniversary @ Midland Hotel! It was an honour to perform for Lady Barn School’s 150th Anniversary celebrations which took place at the spectacular Midland Hotel in Manchester. Just have a look at [...READ MORE...]
BBC Philharmonic @ Bridgewater Hall
BBC Philharmonic @ Bridgewater Hall We are performing in this fabulous concert with the BBC Philharmonic at 7.30pm and we can't wait because it's always a pleasure to perform at the Bridgewater Hall! [...READ MORE...]
Amy & Reiss’ Wedding in Shropshire
Amy & Reiss' Wedding in Shropshire Isn’t Hawkestone Hall just stunning? Have a look at our photos below. It has a beautiful chapel, with amazing acoustics, which was just perfect for Amy and [...READ MORE...]
Disney Concert on Sunday @ RNCM!
Disney Concert on Sunday @ RNCM! RNCM Young Explorers: Celebrating 100 Years of Disney with The Northern Film Orchestra Sunday 11 February 2024, 2.00pm RNCM Concert Hall We're really looking forward to [...READ MORE...]
Hannah & Martin’s Wedding near Clitheroe!
Hannah & Martin's Wedding near Clitheroe! A massive congratulations to Hannah and Martin who were married at St Michael’s Church and then celebrated across the road at the fabulous Inn at Whitewell (One [...READ MORE...]
Danny Elfman Recordings with RLPO!
Danny Elfman Recordings with RLPO! We were involved in the Danny Elfman Recordings with RLPO recently. It was an honour and pleasure to chat to this lovely guy on Friday morning. That was [...READ MORE...]
Holly & Dave’s Wedding in Lancashire!
Holly & Dave's Wedding in Lancashire! We had a lot of bookings last Summer where the sun shone! Look at this splendid setup for Holly and Dave’s ceremony in June at the stunning [...READ MORE...]
Celebration at Grappenhall Walled Garden
Celebration at Grappenhall Walled Garden We thoroughly enjoyed performing for a Civic Celebration at Grappenhall Walled Garden last June. The event was to thank all the local volunteers and was such a lovely [...READ MORE...]
Do you like Bridgerton Music?
Do you like Bridgerton Music? Do you like Bridgerton Music? We certainly do and it's incredibly popular not just at weddings but other occasions too. We're constantly adding new music to our repertoire [...READ MORE...]
New Songs Always Being Added!
New Songs Being Added! New Songs Always Being Added! We already have one of the largest repertoire lists in the UK, but we are constantly adding new music. I've just written a new [...READ MORE...]
Classic FM at the Albert Hall!
Classic FM at the Albert Hall! It was a joy to be a part of this in October! Performing with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic to a sold out Albert Hall was a total [...READ MORE...]
Annabel & Nick’s Wedding in Congleton
Annabel & Nick's Wedding in Congleton Congratulations Annabel and Nick! It was such a lovely ceremony and we were glad the weather was nice enough for you to enjoy your drinks reception outside. [...READ MORE...]
Emma and Holly’s Upcoming Wedding!
Emma and Holly's Upcoming Wedding! Emma and Holly's Upcoming Wedding will take place at The Grains Bar in Oldham. They've made a special request for us to perform Ruelle's "I Get to Love [...READ MORE...]
Rachel and Silas’ Wedding in Manchester
Rachel and Silas' Wedding in Manchester Rachel and Silas' wedding took place at Whitworth Art Gallery last August. Just look how fabulous the ballroom looks and aren't the acoustics just wonderful? After the [...READ MORE...]
Mozart’s Birthday Celebration Concert!
Mozart's Birthday Celebration Concert! Tonight we'll be performing as part of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool. Mozart Symphony No.29 (23') Mozart Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra (29') -INTERVAL- [...READ MORE...]
Dom Jones recordings with NFO!
Dom Jones recordings with NFO! After a day of rehearsals with the RLPO for tomorrow's concert at the Philharmonic Hall, we headed straight to Stoller Hall in Manchester for some recording sessions for [...READ MORE...]
Christian Li Album Recordings!
Christian Li Album Recordings! Straight after finishing recording the orchestral parts for Alexis Ffrench's album, we were went into a new recording session for Decca. This time it was two new tracks for [...READ MORE...]
Alexis Ffrench Album Recordings!
Alexis Ffrench Album Recordings! It was amazing to be part of the brand new Alexis Ffrench Album yesterday and today! We were with the mighty Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at The Friary in [...READ MORE...]
Eve & Nihil’s Wedding @ Manchester Hall
Eve & Nihil's Wedding @ Manchester Hall Eve & Nihil's Wedding @ Manchester Hall last July was a memorable day. This lovely couple made us feel so welcome and they and their guests [...READ MORE...]
A Very Good Start to 2024
Lots of new bookings this week! Love is in the air! Lots of newly engaged couples are getting married this year and next and wanting live strings on their big day. It's a [...READ MORE...]
Valentine’s Charity Ball 2024
Valentine's Charity Ball 2024 We are delighted to have been invited to perform for The Salford Foundation Trust's Valentine's Charity Ball 2024. It's on 15th February starting at 6.30pm and we'll be performing [...READ MORE...]
Helen & Graeham’s Wedding in Cheshire
Helen & Graeham’s Wedding in Cheshire Alison was actually a guest for this one! My dear friends, Helen and Graeham, were married at the end of July. It was so special to [...READ MORE...]
Burns Night Performance at Brainkind
Burns Night Performance at Brainkind Did you know that we do charitable work as well as weddings and events? A Burns Night Performance at Brainkind on 25th January will take place for the [...READ MORE...]
Adrian Sutton Recording Sessions
Adrian Sutton Recording Sessions The Adrian Sutton Recording Sessions were an absolute privilege to be a part of. These sessions were at the beginning of the week at MediaCity. Adrian's music is wonderful, [...READ MORE...]
New Take That Album!
New Take That Album! We recorded the string parts for the New Take That Album yesterday! We performed as part of the Northern Film Orchestra with Dan Keen, master arranger, at the [...READ MORE...]
Laura and Henry’s Wedding
Laura and Henry's Wedding Laura and Henry's wedding was such a gorgeous day! It was held at the stunning Combermere Abbey. We received this beautiful photo from Shane Webber photography. The Orangery provides [...READ MORE...]
BBC Phil Tour to the Canaries!
BBC Phil Tour to the Canaries! We had a brilliant time performing to sell out audiences in Gran Canaria and Tenerife a couple of weeks ago! What a privelege! #BBCPhilharmonic #grancanaria #tenerife #auditoriodetenerife [...READ MORE...]
BBC Children in Need
BBC Children in Need Alison performed on BBC Children in Need with the BBC Philharmonic for a truly special performance BBC Children In Need 2022 closed with a truly special performance of [...READ MORE...]
BBC Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 1Xtra Afrobeats Concert Alison was honoured to join some of the hottest Afrobeats artists who joined forces with the BBC Philharmonic. This is a special one-off concert from BBC [...READ MORE...]
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Testimonials
Our hearts are absolutely bursting with pride and gratitude for The Bridgewater String Quartet: Alison, Charlotte, Anna & Ruth. Words simply cannot describe how amazing you were at our wedding in August 2023 and for the months and months leading towards the day itself. Thank you to each of you for making our wedding day so perfect for us all, especially my beautiful Mum.
We found TBSQ purely by chance and our wedding simply would not have been the same without them. Throughout all correspondence, Alison was wonderful and unbelievably helpful. Not only did she source the music for our church ceremony, she also arranged for multiple lesser-known pieces to be composed for us. Each and every one of which was performed perfectly and brought our families to tears. After months and months of chatting via email, we got to know Alison and the quartet so well that it felt like we had 4 extra friends joining us on our special day. I quite miss our chats! One of the musicians had even performed in the exact production we had requested music from.
We were so in love with TBSQ that we asked them to perform all day: the ceremony, the drinks’ reception and the meal (and the church was quite a distance from the reception). Despite this, nothing was too much trouble for the quartet and we sincerely hope they enjoyed performing as much as we enjoyed their performance.
I cannot stress this enough: book these wonderful women for your event & you will be overjoyed. We would book them again in a heartbeat and the first opportunity we have to see the lovely ladies again, we’ll be there.
Thank you so so so much for making our wedding day so exceptionally personal & memorable. It really was perfect with ‘No alarms & no surprises’ (one of our many requests). With love and gratitude always xxx
Thank you so much for your amazing performance at our wedding, it was just perfect and everyone really loved your string quartet. My mum was just so happy that you were performing as she loved you guys and mentions you every time I see her. Thank you for helping make our day and our guest’s day extra classy and special.
Thank you so much to you and your colleagues for performing at our wedding on Monday. Our guests were singing your praises and saying how beautiful the music was. I must say, what I heard sounded absolutely wonderful. I wish you all the best for the future, and we know where to come if we ever need some magical music again.
What can I say! I can’t thank you enough for being so amazing you helped elevate our day to another level, I’m still on magical whirlwind I don’t want to get off. I’m sorry I didn’t get to give you a big hug and thank you in person. Thank you so much.
Just wanted to say thank you so much for playing on our wedding day. When I heard that first song from the bridal room it made me so emotional and made it all feel real. I’m sorry I barely got a chance to see you but I heard you and it was just perfect. Can’t thank you enough for helping to make our day so special.
These three wonderfully talented ladies played for us at our wedding in May. We were blown away by the sheer talent. It was beautiful and we will always remember having a trio at our wedding. All of the guests said how wonderful it was!! Thank you so much for making our day special with your beautiful playing xxx
Thank you again for making our day so so special – you were such a hit with all of our guests. Everyone thought you were fantastic! We will definitely be recommending you to all our friends!
We just wanted to say thank you to you and the rest of the trio you really made our wedding day. Us and our guests loved the music, we really can’t imagine what our day would have been like without you there.
The music sounded incredible during the ceremony and drinks reception and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone! Thank you for making the whole process so seamless, you’ve been a dream to work with x
Communication from Alison in the lead up to our special day was excellent, and the performance on the day will remain with us forever, it was just beautiful.
This was without doubt the best ‘extra’ part to our wedding, and if you’re soft like me, beware…the music is likely to make you cry throughout the event! Thank you so much for being a part of our special day, I cannot recommend you enough! X
Bridgewater string quartet are a must have for any wedding!
They are so easy to deal with and can turn their beautiful music to any song.
They added to the magic of our daughters wedding – as background music we saw guests humming along to well known songs and, they were ready to fill in the silence when the bridal entrance music failed to start on time.
Totally recommend these amazing musicians for any event as they can adapt to all events big and small
Thank you making our daughters wedding even more special !
I hired Bridgewater for my wedding day and it honestly MADE the day. Not only are they the sweetest people on earth they play so well. All of my guests were absolutely blown away and it made the world of difference to my entrance down the aisle. They have a huge range of music to choose from and even accept suggestions if you really want a song that isn’t on their list too!
Wish I could do the whole day again to watch them, they went down a hit!
Couldn’t recommend more
BSQ recently performed at our Manchester-based wedding, and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough! From our first discussions with Alison, who was such a support in helping to select the music we wanted at our ceremony and reception, to the performance on the day, our experience was fantastic. Our guests absolutely loved the performances throughout the day, and it made our ceremony in particular extra special. Would highly highly recommend the quartet for weddings and any other special events!
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The Bridgewater String Quartet is one of Britain’s finest ensembles, performing throughout Northwest of England including Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Liverpool.
Phone: 07754 522595