Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Event Pianist in Lancashire
Craig Smith Music is a distinguished musical enterprise founded on over 15 years of professional expertise. Based in Lancashire, we specialise in delivering premium piano and keyboard performances for weddings, corporate events, and theatrical productions. Our founder, Craig Smith, graduated with first-class honours from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney, and has since established himself as one of the UK's most sought-after session musicians. We offer bespoke musical solutions including live performances, studio recordings, composition, and musical direction, having collaborated with renowned artists such as Paloma Faith and Bryan Adams. Our services extend to theatrical productions, where Craig's role as musical director has brought life to major UK tours.We pride ourselves on versatility, having mastered genres from classical to contemporary rock, and maintain an extensive network of professional session musicians to ensure exceptional quality across all projects. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through over 100 annual wedding bookings and partnerships with 50+ UK venues. We combine technical mastery with creative innovation to deliver unforgettable musical experiences tailored to each client's unique requirements. Our technical capabilities include state-of-the-art Nord and Roland instruments, Logic X software, and a comprehensive library of orchestral and electronic sounds. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous engagement with both live performance and studio recording environments.
Services
Wedding Pianist
Session Musician
Theatre Composer
Musical Direction
Studio Recording
Event Entertainment
Composition Services
Piano Lessons
Band Leadership
Arranging Services
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years' experience as LIPA-trained professional musicians
- Our team has performed with Bryan Adams and Paloma Faith
- We provide bespoke compositions for weddings and theatrical productions
- Our musicians network spans 50+ UK venues and events annually
- We combine classical training with contemporary performance expertise
What people say
Breathtaking performances
Exceptional versatility
Professional reliability
Creative arrangements
Premier wedding pianist
Services
Wedding Pianist
Craig Smith Music specialises in premium piano performances for weddings and special events. Our services include ceremony music, drinks reception entertainment, and evening performances across Lancashire and the North West. We offer four tailored packages starting at 549, with options for elopement ceremonies and lawn games hire. Our repertoire spans classical, jazz, pop, and rock genres, with bespoke arrangements available for any special requests.
Session Musician
As professional session musicians, we provide recording services for artists, producers, and theatre companies. Craig's experience includes work with Paloma Faith and Bryan Adams, with remote recording options available using Logic X software. Our technical capabilities include piano, Hammond organ, synthesisers, and drum programming, with quick turnaround times for professional projects requiring high-quality keyboard parts.
Theatre Composer
We offer composition and musical direction services for theatre productions. Craig's credits include musical direction for Contempo Productions' UK tours and original scores for LIPA productions. Our services cover orchestral arrangements, vocal harmonies, and live band supervision for musical theatre, with expertise in adapting scores for small ensembles while maintaining production quality.
Musical Direction
Professional musical direction services for live bands and theatre productions. Craig's experience includes leading The Vintage Boys Rock 'n' Roll Tour and Opera Boys classical crossover show. We provide complete band leadership, arrangement services, and musician coordination for tours, ensuring cohesive performances and maintaining artistic standards across all productions.
Studio Recording
Remote and in-person studio recording services using professional Nord and Roland instruments. We specialise in piano, keyboard, and synth parts for artists and producers, offering MP3 samples before final audio delivery. Our home studio setup reduces costs while maintaining quality, with experience recording for major artists and theatre productions requiring precise musical elements.
People
Craig Smith
Founder & Lead Musician
LIPA-graduate musician with 15+ years' experience, specialising in piano, composition, and musical direction. Recognised as one of the UK's top wedding pianists, having performed at 100+ weddings annually. Holds first-class honours degree and has worked with major artists including Paloma Faith and Bryan Adams.
Kate Torevell
Vocalist Partner
Professional singer and LIPA graduate specialising in acoustic performances. Regular collaborator with Craig in the Acoustics by Kate project, performing live lounge style covers. Recognised as one of the North West's most popular wedding singers, with expertise in adapting modern songs into acoustic arrangements.
Chris Demetriou
Violinist
Award-winning session violinist with extensive experience in theatre and event performances. Collaborates with Craig in high-end piano-violin duo, having worked with artists including Seal and The Corrs. Specialises in versatile arrangements spanning classical, pop, and rock genres for weddings and corporate events.
Questions
What musical genres do you perform?
We perform classical, swing, pop, rock, soul, and bespoke arrangements across all genres
Do you provide music for both ceremonies and receptions?
Yes, we offer complete wedding music solutions including ceremony, drinks reception, and evening entertainment
Can you accommodate special song requests?
We create custom arrangements for any song, including unique versions for specific instrument combinations
Do you work with other musicians?
Yes, we collaborate with top session vocalists, saxophonists, and string players for ensemble performances
Are you available for corporate events?
We regularly perform at corporate functions for major clients including Hilton Hotels and The Born Free Foundation
Do you offer musical direction services?
Yes, we provide complete musical direction for theatre productions and live band tours
