Available to book from $800 (AUD). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
I pride myself on versatility. My repertoire spans:
Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, The Weeknd, Coldplay, and more.
Alicia Keys, Daniel Caesar, Frank Ocean, Leon Bridges.
Avicii, Calvin Harris, Kygo, Fred Again, David Guetta—perfect for cocktails or dancefloors.
For traditional ceremonies or refined ambience.
Timeless favourites for aisle walks, first dances and intimate moments.
“Hallelujah,” “Oceans,” “10,000 Reasons,” contemporary praise arrangements.
Movie themes, instrumental vibes, and emotional soundscapes.
If you have a special song, I can arrange it for violin.
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.
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
Options include:
Subtle background music
Elevated entrance performances
First dance accompaniment
Feature moments between speeches
Creates an immersive and personalised experience.
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.
Perfect for:
Product launches
Galas
Award nights
Brand activations
Birthdays
Engagements
Music can be ambient, upbeat, or “showpiece” style depending on your needs.
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.
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
Available for:
Aisle walks
First dances
Cultural/family songs
Worship songs
Unreleased or unique versions
Available across Melbourne, Victoria, and interstate by request.
I hold full Public Liability Insurance that meets venue requirements.
Certificates can be provided upon booking.
= 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
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.
I will need to know the venue location.
I provide professional sound equipment for weddings and events in Melbourne.
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.
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!
Definitely weddings!
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!
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.
Yes I am
I offer song requests that are outside my current repertoire for wedding ceremonies.
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 .
Naomi and Luke
Plus many more
Metropolis Events
Vines of the Yarra
The Vogue Ballroom
Melbourne Town Hall
Witchmount Estate
Leonda by the Yarra
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Charity Event
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
Instrumental
Can provide battery amplifier
Public liability insurance
DJ / background music options
PA / sound system included
Uses backing tracks