Pete Hartley

Pete is one of the most experienced and in-demand event musicians in the country; a violinist, mandolinist, bandleader and composer who has toured all over Europe.

He pioneered the use of the 6-string Violectra electric violin (now also endorsed by the likes of Escala and Nigel Kennedy) and played functions for the likes of Bill Clinton, Bertie Ahern, Princess Anne and, in a personal career highlight, Joanna Lumley!

You can hire Pete Hartley for your event.

With 30 years’ experience as a top-level performing and touring musician, Pete guarantees you a flawless performance, the utmost professionalism, flexibility and the ability to deliver exactly what your event needs.

Pete often plays solo with top-quality backing tracks, enabling superb musical quality and excellent value for events with a smaller budget. Alternatively, Pete can also call on many of the very best vocalists and instrumentalists to perform as a duo, trio, or full band to your exact requirements, just ask! Pete has a full repertoire of songs in a range of styles that he can mix and arrange to your needs.