Matthew Lim Violin Luxury Wedding Violinist

Based in Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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LOCATION
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from $800 (AUD)

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Available to book from $800 (AUD). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

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Matthew Lim – Melbourne Wedding Violinist | Weddings • Corporate • Private Events

As a professional wedding violinist based in Melbourne, I specialise in creating unforgettable musical moments for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and luxury celebrations. My performance style blends classical finesse with modern creativity—mixing acoustic beauty with electric energy to bring your event to life. Every performance is fully tailored to your atmosphere, your style, and your vision.

Below is a complete overview of all the lineups, services, and styles I offer so you can choose the perfect fit for your event.


🎻 LINEUPS

1. Solo Acoustic Violin

Perfect for:

  • Wedding ceremonies

  • Cocktail hours

  • Intimate dinners

  • Elegant corporate settings

Features:
Warm, expressive acoustic tone with professional backing tracks (optional) to create ambience without overwhelming the space.


2. Solo Electric Violin

Perfect for:

  • Dancefloors

  • High-energy receptions

  • Corporate activations

  • Fashion events

  • DJ collaborations

Features:
Modern, vibrant sound with the ability to move freely using wireless systems. This is high-impact, visually engaging, and perfect for hype moments.


3. Violin + Backing Tracks

A dynamic and versatile lineup suited to almost any moment of an event.

Features:

  • High-quality studio backing tracks

  • Full sound without needing a band

  • Works beautifully for ceremonies, cocktails, or receptions


4. Violin + DJ (Live Fusion Set)

Perfect for:

  • Late-night dancefloor sets

  • Corporate parties

  • Festival-style weddings

Features:

  • Live improvisation and solos over your DJ’s tracks

  • Creates an immersive “live remix” feel

  • Ideal for raising crowd energy and creating standout moments


5. Violin + Sound System (DJ-Style Setup Without a DJ)

For couples without a DJ but wanting dancefloor music + live violin.

Features:

  • I provide the PA, playlists, and dance tracks

  • I perform electrifying live violin over the music

  • Great for smaller weddings & venues


🌟 STYLES OF MUSIC

I pride myself on versatility. My repertoire spans:

Pop & Top 40

Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, The Weeknd, Coldplay, and more.

R&B & Soul

Alicia Keys, Daniel Caesar, Frank Ocean, Leon Bridges.

Dance, EDM & House

Avicii, Calvin Harris, Kygo, Fred Again, David Guetta—perfect for cocktails or dancefloors.

Classical & Crossover

For traditional ceremonies or refined ambience.

Romantic Ballads

Timeless favourites for aisle walks, first dances and intimate moments.

Worship & Inspirational

“Hallelujah,” “Oceans,” “10,000 Reasons,” contemporary praise arrangements.

Cinematic & Atmosphere

Movie themes, instrumental vibes, and emotional soundscapes.

Custom Requests

If you have a special song, I can arrange it for violin.


💼 PRODUCTS & SERVICES

1. Wedding Ceremony Music

Includes:

  • 30 minutes of pre-ceremony ambience

  • Processional song(s)

  • Signing music

  • Recessional song

  • Unlimited song requests for key moments

This is perfect for creating an elegant and emotional atmosphere.


2. Ceremony + Cocktail Hour

The most popular package.
Live contemporary violin sets to welcome guests into the celebration.

Includes:

  • Full ceremony coverage

  • 45–60 minutes of modern cocktail music

  • Beautiful mix of acoustic, electric, and backing tracks


3. Reception Entertainment

Options include:

  • Subtle background music

  • Elevated entrance performances

  • First dance accompaniment

  • Feature moments between speeches

Creates an immersive and personalised experience.


4. Dancefloor Electric Violin Set

When the night needs energy.

Includes:

  • Live electric violin solos

  • High-energy tracks

  • Movement through the crowd

  • Option to perform with your DJ or my own setup

This set always gets the room buzzing.


5. Corporate & Private Events

Perfect for:

  • Product launches

  • Galas

  • Award nights

  • Brand activations

  • Birthdays

  • Engagements

Music can be ambient, upbeat, or “showpiece” style depending on your needs.


6. Full Wedding Package (All-Day Coverage)

For couples who want seamless music from start to finish.

Includes:

  • Ceremony

  • Cocktail hour

  • Reception background

  • Dancefloor violin set

  • All equipment + custom arrangements

A stress-free, premium all-day service.


7. Sound System & Playback

If you do not have a DJ or AV team, I can provide:

  • PA speakers

  • Wireless systems

  • Playlists and music between sets

  • All cables and setup


8. Custom Song Arrangements

Available for:

  • Aisle walks

  • First dances

  • Cultural/family songs

  • Worship songs

  • Unreleased or unique versions


9. Travel

Available across Melbourne, Victoria, and interstate by request.


🛡 INSURANCE

I hold full Public Liability Insurance that meets venue requirements.
Certificates can be provided upon booking.

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Location

Based in Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 miles)

A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman

A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

A Whole New World from Aladdin

Adore You by Harry Styles

All I Ask of You from Phantom of the Opera

All My Life by K-Ci & JoJo

All My Love by Coldplay

All of Me by John Legend

All You Need is Love by The Beatles

Always Remember Us by Lady Gaga

Amazing Grace by John Newton

Anyone by Justin Bieber

At Last by Etta James

Ave Maria by Beyoncé

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert

Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran

Beauty and the Beast from Disney

Bella Ciao by La Casa De Papel

Best Part by Daniel Caesar

Better by Khalid

Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve

Blackbird by The Beatles

Blinding Lights by The Weeknd

Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King (Elton John)

Can You Stand the Rain by New Edition

Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley

Closer by The Chainsmokers

Cupid by 112

Dancing Queen by ABBA

Despacito by Luis Fonsi

Diamonds by Rihanna

Dreams by Gabrielle

Dusk Till Dawn by Zayn ft. Sia

Experience from Ludovico Einaudi

Faded by Alan Walker

Falling Slowly from Once

Flowers by Miley Cyrus

Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra

Following the Sun by Super-Hi & Neeka

From This Moment by Shania Twain

Ghost by Justin Bieber

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! by ABBA

Girls Like You by Maroon 5

Golden Hour by JVKE

Goodness of God by CeCe Winans

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen

Halo by Beyoncé

Happier by Ed Sheeran

Havana by Camila Cabello

Have I Told You Lately by Michael Bublé

Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles

How Long Will I Love You by Ellie Goulding

I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston

I'm a Believer by Neil Diamond

I'm Good (Blue) by David Guetta & Bebe Rexha

If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys

Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

L.O.V.E. by Nat King Cole

La Vie en Rose by Édith Piaf

Let Me Love You by DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber

Levitating by Dua Lipa

Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding

Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley

Love Story by Taylor Swift

Lovely by Billie Eilish

Make You Feel My Love by Adele

Mamma Mia by ABBA

Marry Me by Train

Marry You by Bruno Mars

Meditation from Thaïs by Jules Massenet

New Rules by Dua Lipa

Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla

Ocean Eyes by Billie Eilish

Oceans by Hillsong

Over the Rainbow from Wizard of Oz

Pachelbel’s Canon by Johann Pachelbel

Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid

Peaches by Justin Bieber

Perfect by Ed Sheeran

Photograph by Ed Sheeran

Por Una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel

Praise by Elevation Worship

Rewrite the Stars from The Greatest Showman

River Flows in You by Yiruma

Rolling in the Deep by Adele

Runaway by The Corrs

Salut d’Amour by Edward Elgar

Say You Won’t Let Go by James Arthur

Señorita by Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

Shallow from A Star Is Born

Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

Shivers by Ed Sheeran

Skyfall by Adele (James Bond: Skyfall)

Stand By Me by Ben E. King

Stay by Justin Bieber & The Kid Laroi

Stay With Me by Sam Smith

Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran

Sway by Michael Bublé

Talking to the Moon by Bruno Mars

The Devil Went Down to Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band

Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran

Titanium by David Guetta ft. Sia

Unchained Melody by Righteous Brothers

Until I Found You by Stephen Sanchez

Video Games by Lana Del Rey

Viva La Vida by Coldplay

Wake Me Up by Avicii

Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles

What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift

With or Without You by U2

Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus

Yellow by Coldplay

Yesterday by The Beatles

You Are the Reason by Calum Scott

You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Rey

You’ll Be in My Heart by Phil Collins

You’re Gonna Live Forever in Me by John Mayer

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I keep requirements simple and stress-free for you:

Access to a standard power outlet

A dry, flat performance area (shade or shelter for outdoor events)

Approx. 1.5–2m of space for setup

Parking close to the venue for unloading equipment

I bring all my own professional audio equipment, including speakers, wireless systems, and backing tracks. If you have a DJ, I can also integrate easily with their sound system.


What information do you require about a venue?

I will need to know the venue location.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I provide professional sound equipment for weddings and events in Melbourne.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, I am 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 worked at?

The best gig I have ever done was playing with GK at the Triple J one night stand in front of a crowd of over 60,000 people.

The best venue I have worked at is Metropolis Events. These guys take weddings to the next level!


What's your favourite type of event?

Definitely weddings!


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

I started playing at weddings whist at university. Since then, I have developed my repertoire, sound equipment and performance style to create the perfect blend of professionalism and beauty for your most important day!


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

Hauser: I love the way that he makes the cello sing and brings so much warmth and expression to every performance. At the moment I am loving the song "Golden Hour" by JVKE.

Performance Info

Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes I am


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I offer song requests that are outside my current repertoire for wedding ceremonies.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers describe me as the following(Quote from google review) Matthews violin playing created a truly romantic and timeless feel to set the scene and mood for a beautiful ceremony. 😍
I can't put into words just how much we loved the music and how it made us feel.
Many guests commented on the beautiful music and asked how we found Matthew !
We would 100 per cent recommend Matthew for any occasion where you are looking for the very best professional musician .

Recent Clients

Matthew Lim Violin has performed for these clients:

Naomi and Luke

Plus many more

Venues

Matthew Lim Violin has performed at these venues:

Metropolis Events

Vines of the Yarra

The Vogue Ballroom

Melbourne Town Hall

Witchmount Estate

Leonda by the Yarra

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Charity Event

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

Folk Rock

Irish Rock

Traditional Irish Folk

Gypsy Jazz

Postmodern Jukebox Jazz

Christmas

Church Music

Electronic

Gospel

Country

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Disco

Rock

World Music

African Music

Arabic Music

Asian Music

Greek Music

Italian Music

Features:

Instrumental

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

PA / sound system included

Uses backing tracks

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