Guitarists for Hire in Telford

Q: How much do guitarists cost in Telford?

The average price for guitarists on Gig Heaven is £250, with rates ranging from £100 to £800+. Cost depends on performance duration, the guitarist's experience and whether the booking is for background music or a full live set. Guitarists on the platform cover a wide range of styles including classical, jazz, blues, rock, flamenco and pop.

Q: What styles of music can guitarists play?

The guitarists for hire cover a huge range of styles including classical, jazz, blues, flamenco, rock, pop, folk, fingerstyle and acoustic covers. Many guitarists are versatile performers who can switch between styles during an event to suit different moments.

Q: What events are guitarists suitable for?

Popular occasions for hiring guitarists include wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, corporate dinners, private parties, restaurant entertainment and ambient background music. A solo guitarist provides versatile, elegant live music that suits both intimate and larger settings.

Q: Can a guitarist learn specific songs for an event?

Most guitarists are happy to learn specific songs for key moments such as a ceremony entrance or first dance. Many have extensive repertoires covering popular songs, classical pieces and jazz standards. It is advisable to discuss song requests with the guitarist well in advance.

Q: Do guitarists play electric or acoustic guitar?

Many guitarists on Gig Heaven play both electric and acoustic guitar and can choose the instrument that best suits the event. Acoustic guitar provides a warm, intimate sound for ceremonies and dining, while electric guitar is better for rock, blues and higher-energy performances.

Q: Do guitarists need amplification?

For small, quiet settings, many guitarists can perform acoustically. For larger venues, outdoor events or noisier environments, a small amplifier or PA system is usually needed. Most guitarists bring their own amplification. For the best experience, discuss the venue size with the performer.

Q: Can a guitarist cover both the ceremony and the drinks reception?

One player can usually cover the whole day, moving from processional and signing music during the ceremony to background playing over drinks and dinner. Timings are agreed in advance, since the ceremony music has fixed cues while the reception is more flexible. Where the ceremony and the reception are in different spaces, allow time to move and set up between them.

Q: How long does a guitarist usually play?

Most bookings run to two or three hours of playing time, split into sets with breaks, though the total time on site is longer once setup and soundcheck are added. Shorter ceremony-only bookings of around 40 minutes are common and are priced differently. Ask for playing time rather than hours on site, as the two are not the same.

Q: Will a guitarist play outdoors?

Outdoor playing is common for ceremonies and garden receptions, and most players are happy to do it given shade and a level surface. Direct sun and damp both affect a wooden instrument, so a covered area is worth arranging even in settled weather. Wind carries sound away quickly, so amplification is usually needed outdoors even for a small number of guests.

Q: Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard .

Browse 689 guitarists available for hire in Telford, England, United Kingdom, from acoustic soloists and instrumental performers to singer-guitarists covering pop, rock, jazz and more. Rated 5 out of 5 across 1,677 reviews from real clients.

Of the 689 suppliers listed here, 11 are based within 30 miles of Telford. The other 678 are willing to travel there.

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Guitar players mostly quote per set rather than per hour, with rates in Telford starting from about £100 for a single instrumental set, typical bookings around £250 and singer-guitarists bringing their own PA reaching £800+. Longer performances, weekend and peak-season dates, and sets that include vocals all push quotes up. When comparing quotes, check what each includes: amplification, travel and time to learn requested songs are sometimes itemised separately. Booking ceremony and reception music with the same performer often costs less than hiring two separate acts. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 478 enquiries for Guitarists at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.

Most requested for

Private events

23% of enquiries, with birthday parties next at 21%

Typical first reply

Within six hours

63% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About seven weeks

35% enquire less than a month before the event

Busiest months

June to September

55% of events take place in these months

How far suppliers travel

About 30 miles

For the 94% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Guitarists based near Telford

5/5 from 43 reviews

Dan Walsh "Created such a great atmosphere with everyone and played such an incredible variety of music. Would highly recommend!" Based in Shrewsbury, England (13 miles from Telford) Louise Williams

Flamenco guitarist "What can I say Chris was absolutely amazing, we were looking for a guitarist to play at our Spanish themed evening we’d organised at our bar and Chris was perfect for our event ! Everyone commented on how brilliant he was , we will definitely be booking Chris again. The music was fantastic .. such a talent Thank you Chris" Based in Wolverhampton, England (15 miles from Telford) Leanne wehrle - Spanish themed night

Ben Foulds Music "Ben was great, punctual, polite and self sufficient. Adapted to last minute venue changes due to adverse weather conditions, he took it all in his stride and coped with the quirkinesses of the event brilliantly. Great voice, great musician, great price!!!" Based in Lichfield, England (26 miles from Telford) Sarah

Bob Gessey "Hi Bob We just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at our party on Saturday night. We had such a great day and the band just made it. We've had so many comments on how good the band were. We were so pleased with how the party went and to be able to use our garden to host. The atmosphere was great and the selection of music was just perfect. Thank you for coming all the way over to Lincolnshire too. We can highly recommend you Margaret Foreman Margaret Foreman (40th Birthday party) 10/10" Based in Birmingham, England (27 miles from Telford) Margaret foreman - Birthday

Eden Acoustic "Eden played our wedding on the 27th September at very short notice due to changing restrictions.nothing was too much hassle for her and on the night the music was perfect, she even performed our first dance song instead of the actual music because we loved her voice so much. She has a great voice that created a great atmosphere 100 percent recommend!" Based in Sandbach, England (33 miles from Telford) James Cobern - Wedding

Justin Ryan Guitar "Justin played our wedding and spent the entire day with us. Not only did he provide Acoustic Requirements, the evening show was simply amazing. All our guests commented on how the night was brilliant and that he covered every style / genre. If you are considering booking someone for your special day or any other event then look no further." Based in Wrexham, Wales (34 miles from Telford) Dawn - Wedding

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