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Nicola Sim Wedding Pianist

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I graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2009 with a Degree in Music, having played piano since the age of 3. I have played keyboard/piano in a variety of bands and orchestras over the years including English Martyrs School and College Watermelon Band, the University of Huddersfield Wind Orchestra, the University of Huddersfield Funk and Ska bands and also the English Martyrs School and College Orchestra. At University, I also studied the Harpsichord and was part of the University of Huddersfield Early Music Ensemble. 

Based in the North East of England, with 11 years of experience in playing at weddings and events, I will strive to provide the best service for your special day or event. I have a vast repertoire of different styles and will take requests to learn prior to your event. I also have my own keyboard I can bring with me for performances if your venue doesn't already have a piano available. 

I only take one booking a day so this guarantees that overruns are never a problem. 
 

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Packages 

I have gained plenty of experience in performing at a variety of events since 2010 and at various venues. I’ve worked hard to improve my service offerings and to expand the range of material and styles I play. All packages can be altered to suit. 

Full Day Package

With this package, I'll be performing for the full day at your wedding.

 

It includes the following:
I will provide background music whilst guests enter church/ceremony venue, 15 - 30 mins before ceremony begins (depending on the venue), followed by a piece for Bridal entrance, then 2 - 3 pieces for playing throughout signing of register. I will then also play for exit together as bride and groom.

This is followed by relaxing background music for your Reception then finally the Wedding Breakfast. 

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Half Day Package

One of my more popular packages. You can book me for either the Ceremony and Reception or the Reception and Wedding Breakfast. (If you wish to book me for the Ceremony and Wedding Breakfast a supplement will be charged due to a gap in the day where I will have to stay in the venue) 

The Ceremony and Reception package includes the following

I will provide background music whilst guests enter church/ceremony venue, 15 - 30 mins before ceremony begins (depending on the venue), followed by a piece for Bridal entrance, then 2 - 3 pieces for playing throughout the signing of register. I will then also play for exit together as bride and groom.

 

This is followed by relaxing background music for your Reception

The Reception and Wedding Breakfast package includes the following:

I will perform relaxing background music for your wedding Reception followed by your Wedding Breakfast

Wedding Breakfast

Just like with the Drinks Reception package, I can provide relaxng background music of well known tunes for you and your guests whilst you are having your meal courses. You can either select a playlist for me to play from the tunes on my repertoire list with some special requests if you'd like or I can put one together to perform on the day.

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Drinks Reception 

I can provide relaxing background music of well known tunes for you and your guests whilst you mingle with them and sup on your beverages You can either select a playlist for me to play from my repertoire list (I can also learn some special requests within reason) or I can put one together to perform on the day

Wedding Ceremony

Another of my more popular packages.

I will provide background music whilst guests enter church/ceremony venue, 15 - 30 mins before ceremony begins (depending on the venue), followed by a piece for Bridal entrance, then 2 - 3 pieces for playing throughout signing of register. I will then also play for exit together as bride and groom.

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Video Examples

River Flows In You Cover
Shut Up and Dance Cover
Smooth Operator Cover
Piano Man Cover

For more videos, please head over to my Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@nicolaspianist

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Testimonials & Reviews

A few examples of happy couples over the years

Nicola played at our wedding at the Vermont Hotel on Friday. She was absolutely amazing, made all my bridesmaids tear up a few times with how beautiful she played! Definitely recommend Nicola, such a lovely lady xx

- Rebecca and Gary

Nicola played for us at my daughters wedding on Friday, she was amazing & I would definitely recommend her x


- Tracey

I met Nikki whilst we were on the same course at the University of Huddersfield. I've always loved to hear her play and she is so incredibly talented! A shared love for all types of music meant I knew she was the only one I wanted to play for the ceremony. She learned new tracks completely bespoke for us - despite them not being your usual wedding choices! She also recorded a wonderful CD of her playing some songs for us to play at the drinks reception immediately following our ceremony. Nothing was too much trouble for her and we are so very happy to have her contribute her wonderful talent to making our ceremony so bloody perfect ❤

- Katie and Robin

Nicola played on our wedding day and I cant thank you enough for the beautiful scene you helped to set before and during the ceremony. Ever since I was a little girl and saw Abby & Luca's wedding on ER I have wanted an instrumental version of 'Cant Help Falling in Love' as my entrance music - and even though it wasn't on her original song list she learnt it for me with no issues - Nicola you made a little girls dream come true! Nicola also played the Foo Fighters Everlong for us signing the register - we both have a wide range of musical taste - and that was perfect too. Communication before the big day was quick and easy, such a polite and efficient lady! We will both be recommending you in the future - thanks so much! Love the new Mr & Mrs Sheehan xx

- Mr & Mrs Sheehan

Nicola is an extremely talented pianist who made our wedding day absolutely perfect! We loved the way we could hear her music throughout the venue and tailor every detail and have all the music we wanted! Our guests and the venue staff commented on how fantastic she was and we definately agree with them! We had everything from rock, indie, pop, classical, film themes and even disney and each tune was fantastic! Thankyou so much for being such a great addition to our wedding day, your number 1 fans Mr and Mrs Horsley xxx

- Mr & Mrs Horsley

Thank you Nicola for playing for us at our wedding on 30/09/17. You were amazing and the music was just so special to us. We couldn't of asked for more. Xxx 

- Mr & Mrs Arrondelle

Nicola played at our wedding on Saturday and was absolutely incredible! We had a lot of people complimenting her and said it was a lovely addition to the day whilst we were having our drinks reception and canapes!
Could not recommend enough for the super relaxed and amazing atmosphere on our wedding day! Nicola is such a lovely woman with such talent. Thank you once again from the new Mr and Mrs Hodgson

- Mr & Mrs Hodgson

We booked Nicola about 12 months ago to play at our wedding, what a great decision. Communication was great, nothing was too much trouble. The music she played on the day was just beautiful, we really can't thank you enough. Best of luck for the future xxx

- Mr & Mrs Grocke

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Example Repertoire List

A list of songs that I have available to play at weddings and events - I am constantly adding to this list and can take requests too

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Classical/Instrumental:

Bach/Gonoud - Ave Maria 
Delibes - Flower Duet

Jim Brickman - Rocket to the Moon

Ludovico Einaudi - I Giorni

Ludovico Einaudi - Nuvole Bianche

Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (“Romance”)

Pachelbel - Canon in D

Richard Clayderman - Ballade Pour Adeline

Yiruma - River Flows In You 
 

Jazz/Swing/Big Band:

Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon

Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

Nat King Cole - L-O-V-E

Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman

 

Popular:

Adele - Make You Feel My Love 

Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing

Beyonce - Ave Maria 

Billy Joel - She’s Always A Woman 

Birdie - Skinny Love 

Bon Jovi - Always

Bryan Adams/DJ Sammy - Heaven (Candlelight Mix) 

Charlene Soraia - Wherever You Will Go

Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Ellie Goulding - How Long Will I Love You
Elton John - Your Song  

Fleetwood Mac - Songbird 

Florence and The Machine - You’ve Got the Love 

John Legend - All of Me
McFly - All About You

Metallica - Nothing Else Matters

Muse - Neutron Star Collision

One Direction - Little Things

Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Seal - Kiss From A Rose 

Take That - Greatest Day 

Taylor Swift - Love Story 

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun

Walk The Moon - Shut Up and Dance

Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You  

 

Film/Show:

Aladdin - A Whole New World 

Beauty and The Beast - Theme

Lion King - Can You Feel The Love Tonight 

Love Actually - Glasgow Love Theme  

Love Story - Where Do I Begin 

Star Wars - Across The Stars 

Tangled - I See The Light 

The Greatest Showman - Rewrite The Stars

And many many more...

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Venues I've played at:

Matfen Hall

Blackwell Grange

Wynyard Hall

Crathorne Hall

Whinstone View

Pinchinthorpe Hall

Hardwick Hall

Alnwick Gardens

Hallgarth Manor

Hart Church, Hartlepool

Fountains Abbey

Vermont Hotel

Bradbury Glade

HMS Trincomalee

Hexham Winter Gardens

As You Like It

Jesmond Dene House


Walworth Castle Hotel

Wynyard Golf Club

Seaham Hall

Acklam Hall

Kirkley Hall

The Spa Hotel Saltburn

And many more...

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Contact

Hartlepool, UK

07539936359

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