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Richard Ellis Hawley Music FGMS

North East wedding keyboardist, organist and DJ for ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and evening parties. As well as a toastmaster

County Durham, Bishop Auckland

from £250

Live music for weddings and events

DJ services with custom playlists

Wedding ceremony and reception music

Virtual music lessons and feedback sessions

Flexible packages tailored to your event

Organ, piano, and keyboard performances

Business details last verified on 3rd of June 2026 by Richard Ellis Hawley Music FGMS.

Prices

Typical Price: £300

Price Range: £250 - £1,500

Contact Richard Ellis Hawley Music FGMS

 

About Richard Ellis Hawley Music FGMS

Richard Ellis Hawley Music provides elegant live keyboard, organ and piano-style music for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, as well as professional DJ entertainment for evening celebrations. With a warm, flexible approach and a wide repertoire from timeless classics to modern favourites, Richard helps create the perfect atmosphere for your special day.

Richard Ellis Hawley Music offers flexible wedding entertainment for couples who want beautiful, personal and memorable music throughout their day. I provide live keyboard, organ and piano-style music for ceremonies, drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, as well as DJ entertainment for evening celebrations.

My repertoire covers romantic wedding favourites, timeless classics, hymns, light background music, ballroom styles, popular songs and feel-good party music. I can tailor the music to suit your venue, your guests and the atmosphere you want to create, whether that is elegant and relaxed, traditional and meaningful, or lively and celebratory.

I can perform on church organ where available, provide my own professional keyboard setup, or adapt to the needs of your venue. Packages can include ceremony music, background music during the meal, and evening DJ entertainment, giving you one reliable musician for several parts of the day.

Based in the North East, I offer a friendly, flexible and inclusive service for all couples. I am happy to discuss your ideas, favourite songs and any special musical requests to help make your wedding feel truly personal.

The Details

Type

Discos & DJ's

Pianists/Organists

Reception Music

Style

Country

Disco

Latin / Salsa

Pop

Rock

Champions of

Sustainability

LGBTQIA+ Weddings

Contact & Location

Richard Ellis Hawley Music FGMS

10 Longfellow Street, DH5 8LF, County Durham, United Kingdom

Our Sustainability Commitments

Richard Ellis Hawley Music aims to provide wedding entertainment in a thoughtful and responsible way. Wherever possible, I keep travel efficient by planning journeys carefully and working across the North East and surrounding areas in a practical, local way. For many weddings, I can provide several parts of the day myself, including ceremony music, background music and evening DJ entertainment. This can reduce the need for multiple suppliers travelling separately to the same venue. I use digital communication wherever possible for enquiries, planning, music lists and booking details, helping to reduce unnecessary printing. My keyboard and DJ setups are chosen to be practical, reliable and suitable for the venue, without using excessive equipment where it is not needed. I am also happy to work with couples and venues who are planning more sustainable weddings, including local celebrations, community venues and lower-waste events.

Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Couples

Richard Ellis Hawley Music warmly welcomes couples of all genders, sexual orientations, identities and backgrounds. As a professional wedding musician, organist, pianist, keyboard entertainer and DJ, I believe every couple deserves a wedding celebration that reflects their unique love story. I am committed to providing a friendly, respectful and inclusive service where all couples can feel comfortable, valued and celebrated. Whether you are planning a traditional wedding, a same-sex wedding, a civil partnership celebration or something completely unique, I will work closely with you to create the perfect musical atmosphere for your special day. Love is love, and everyone deserves a soundtrack to match.