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STRING QUARTET HIRE IN HOBART
Elevate your upcoming event with the enchanting tunes of our Hobart String Quartet, presented by String Musicians Australia.
Our skilled and acclaimed Hobart classical musicians will turn your wedding, business event, or special celebration into a truly memorable affair.
Our live music offering is tailored to suit various corporate events, encompassing art gallery openings, product unveilings, and award ceremonies. Furthermore, our string quartet regularly entertains at private gatherings throughout Hobart and Tasmania, such as wedding ceremonies, birthday and engagement celebrations, and funeral services.
Rely on our distinguished Hobart string musicians to enthral your audience and forge lasting memories for all in attendance.
HIRE HOBART’S FINEST STRING QUARTET MUSICIANS
Our musicians are proud to perform with Hobart’s eminent orchestra – the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) stands as a jewel in the cultural landscape of Tasmania. With a rich history spanning over seven decades, the orchestra has become a source of pride and inspiration for the state. Led by world-class conductors and comprising exceptional musicians, the TSO consistently delivers performances of the highest artistic caliber. From classical masterpieces to contemporary works, their diverse repertoire showcases the depth and breadth of orchestral music. The TSO’s commitment to excellence extends beyond the concert hall, as they actively engage with the community through educational programs, outreach initiatives, and collaborations with local artists. Their performances resonate with audiences, creating profound and transformative experiences that celebrate the power of music. The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra continues to enrich the cultural fabric of Tasmania, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who have the privilege of hearing their awe-inspiring performances.
Our musicians also in smaller ensembles, including string quartets, string trios, string duos, and as individual performers throughout Tasmania.
Our Hobart string musicians have garnered many esteemed awards and honours.
By booking our Hobart string quartet, you can be confident that you’re securing the finest musicians on the island.
WATCH US PERFORM
Watch us live on stage almost every week of the year with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
Alternatively, you can watch the amazing Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra perform live streamed from the comfort of your own home.
OUR CORPORATE CLIENTS TRUST IN US
String Musicians Australia is privileged to have been chosen by some of Australia’s most esteemed corporate organisations to deliver extraordinary musical experiences for their notable events. Renowned for our professionalism, we have been entrusted by these leading companies to infuse elegance and sophistication into their significant gatherings.
Our accomplished string musicians have graced the stages of prestigious venues, captivating guests and curating an unforgettable ambience that perfectly complements the importance of these corporate occasions. Whether it’s art gallery openings, product launches, or prestigious award ceremonies, String Musicians Australia consistently delivers a level of musical excellence that aligns seamlessly with the high standards set by these esteemed organisations.
View our list of corporate clients.
HOBART’S MOST EXPERIENCED WEDDING STRING QUARTET MUSICIANS
A wedding day is an extraordinary milestone, filled with cherished memories that will be treasured for a lifetime. With our Hobart string quartet, your wedding can become an enchanting and unforgettable experience. Having performed at many weddings in Hobart and throughout Tasmania, our talented musicians bring a wealth of expertise and professionalism to your special day.
As you exchange vows and celebrate the union of love, our Hobart string quartet provides the perfect musical backdrop, enhancing the atmosphere and emotional resonance of each moment. From the gentle melodies played as guests arrive, to the graceful harmonies during the processional, and the joyous notes as you make your grand exit, our quartet adds an element of elegance and sophistication that elevates the overall ambience of your wedding.
By entrusting our Hobart string quartet with the musical accompaniment of your wedding, you can be confident that your guests will be captivated by the enchanting sounds and impeccable artistry of our musicians. The timeless beauty and emotional depth of live string music create a magical atmosphere that resonates with every guest in attendance.
Allow our Hobart string quartet to be a part of your special day, weaving melodies that reflect the love and joy that fills the air. With their exceptional talent, extensive repertoire, and commitment to providing outstanding client care, our musicians will ensure that your wedding becomes an extraordinary and truly memorable celebration. These cherished moments will be etched in your hearts and the hearts of your guests for years to come.
Learn more about how we’ll perform for your wedding ceremony.
WE’VE GRACED HOBART’S ICONIC VENUES
Our Hobart string quartet has been hired to perform at most Hobart’s iconic wedding and reception venues.
- The Henry Jones Art Hotel
- Mona – Museum of Old and New Art
- Hadley’s Orient Hotel
- Peppermint Bay
- The Islington Hotel
- The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
- Barilla Bay
- Glen Albyn Estate
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Frogmore Creek
- The Glass House
- Fico
- Franklin
- The Source
- Landscape Restaurant & Grill
- Templo
- Dier Makr
- Urban Greek
- Masterpiece@IXL Fine Art Gallery
- St David’s Cathedral
- St Mary’s Cathedral
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- Scots Memorial Uniting Church
- St Joseph’s Catholic Church
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- St. David’s Park
- Princes Park
- Queens Domain
- Fitzroy Gardens
- Knocklofty Reserve
- Soldiers Memorial Avenue
- Hobart Rivulet Park
- Waterworks Reserve
- Cascade Gardens
- Caldew Park
- The Henry Jones Art Hotel
- Mona – Museum of Old and New Art
- Hadley’s Orient Hotel
- Peppermint Bay
- The Islington Hotel
- The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
- Barilla Bay
- Glen Albyn Estate
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Frogmore Creek
- The Glass House
- Fico
- Franklin
- The Source
- Landscape Restaurant & Grill
- Templo
- Dier Makr
- Urban Greek
- Masterpiece@IXL Fine Art Gallery
- St David’s Cathedral
- St Mary’s Cathedral
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- Scots Memorial Uniting Church
- St Joseph’s Catholic Church
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- St. David’s Park
- Princes Park
- Queens Domain
- Fitzroy Gardens
- Knocklofty Reserve
- Soldiers Memorial Avenue
- Hobart Rivulet Park
- Waterworks Reserve
- Cascade Gardens
- Caldew Park
WE TRAVEL FAR AND WIDE
We typically travel up to 3.5 hours by car from Hobart for performances around Tasmania.
However, we can accommodate further distances if required, but please note that our fee will increase to cover additional travel expenses.
Our Hobart string quartet travels to Launceston for wedding ceremonies and funeral services.
HIRE OUR HOBART STRING QUARTET FOR ANY TYPE OF FUNCTION
Our Hobart string quartet elevates any special occasion, enhancing the ambience as guests arrive and mingle.
The sophisticated touch of a world-class string quartet leaves a lasting impression, making every event unforgettable.
Explore the diverse functions types we’ve performed at, showcasing the unique appeal of our musical talents.
ALL GENRES OF MUSIC
Our musicians can perform a diverse range of music genres, covering not only the most iconic classical tunes by composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Haydn, Handel, Schubert, and Beethoven, but also contemporary music spanning from the 1950s to today’s radio hits.
Our versatile repertoire allows us to adapt to the event’s atmosphere, whether it requires slow romantic tunes, emotive and reflective pieces, or lively music to get guests dancing.
With a library of 3,000+ songs, we also offer jazz charts, tangos, traditional folk music from various cultures, hymns, Christmas carols, and film scores.
SPECIAL SONG REQUESTS
If your favourite song isn’t in our 3000+ library of songs, we’re more than happy to arrange it for you at no additional cost. In fact, we’ll arrange up to three special requests at no extra charge, guaranteeing your beloved songs are performed live exclusively for you on your wedding day, for your beloved family member’s funeral service or other significant event.
For additional song arrangements, we charge a fee of $200 + GST per song.
CUSTOMISED BAND
At String Musicians Australia, our primary ensemble is the string quartet, but we also offer various configurations to suit our clients’ budgets, including string trios, string duos, and solo performances.
A string quartet, consisting of two violinists, a violist, and a cellist, provides the richest harmonies and fullest sound, making it our top recommendation.
A string trio comprises two violinists and a cellist, while a string duo features a violinist and cellist. Solo performances can be by a violinist, violist, or cellist, depending on the client’s preference. Please note that solo performers can only play the melody line, without harmony.
For those with an unlimited budget, we have performed as large orchestras consisting of up to forty musicians.
Ultimately, we can accommodate any request, tailoring our ensemble to your preferences and budget.
RECORDING SESSIONS
Not only do our musicians bring their exceptional skills to live events, but they are also hired regularly for recording sessions for commercial television, feature films, and student compositions. Their experience, versatility and patience make them the ideal choice for any event.
LOW-LIGHT SETTINGS
Since we read our music on our iPads, we can perform in dark and low-light settings.
we don't REQUIRE POWER
As we perform on acoustic instruments, we don’t require access to power.
As a result, our set up time is efficient and keeps our performance area safe and tidy.
WE PERFORM ACOUSTICALLY
For intimate gatherings with fewer than 80 attendees, limited spaces, or when your guests won’t engage in loud conversations, we recommend having us perform acoustically. This is ideal for wedding ceremonies, small receptions, funeral services, and wakes.
If you prefer an acoustic performance for a larger event, consider booking our string quartet solely for the initial 60-90 minutes of your occasion.
During this period, our string quartet will create the most significant impact, and your guests will be most likely to appreciate their performance. Typically, after this time, guests become more at ease with socialising, their conversations grow louder, and the string quartet becomes less prominent. We advise playing music over speakers once the quartet concludes their performance. This will also save on your cost.
WE CAN PERFORM AMPLIFIED
For weddings receptions, celebrations and corporate events hosting more than 80 guests, expansive indoor and outdoor venues, we suggest amplification to achieve the best sound quality. If your venue provides sound equipment to amplify the string quartet, please arrange for the sound engineer to place one microphone on a stand in front of each musician. To guarantee optimal audio, please book us for an extra 30 minutes prior to our performance time for an important soundcheck.
WE PERFORM IN OUTDOOR SETTINGS
We are pleased to perform outdoors; however, our valuable instruments necessitate protection from direct sunlight, rain, and wind.
Appropriate outdoor venues include verandas, balconies, and decks with overhead cover, marquees, large shade umbrellas, or generous trees offering ample shade without the risk of falling foliage.
Performing on or near sand is not viable due to potential instrument damage.
In case of inclement weather, please ensure an indoor backup performance area is available.
OUR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
We require minimal assistance from our clients.
Here are our performance requirements.
EXPECT EXCEPTIONAL CLIENT CARE WITH OUR HOBART STRING QUARTET
We acknowledge the crucial need for seamless coordination on the day of your event, and our duties extend beyond delivering stunning live music; we also promise a smooth experience from our side. By choosing our services, you can rest assured that we will handle all music-related aspects, allowing you to attend to your guests.
Upon reaching out to us, one of our professional musicians will serve as your dedicated point of contact all the way up until your function date, reducing the risk of miscommunication.
We respond to emails and missed calls within 24 hours and are accessible seven days a week, ensuring you receive the care you deserve.
Please note that while we offer unlimited assistance via email and phone, in-person consultations are charged at an hourly rate of $200 + GST.
String Musicians Australia
10 King Street
Sandy Bay, TAS, 7005
Phone: 1300 997 923
OUR HOBART STRING QUARTET PRICES
Our prices are visible on our website and include GST and travel time by car from Hobart. There are no additional or hidden fees.
We arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of your booking time to set up and start performing promptly on time.
OUR PAYMENT TERMS
We require a non-refundable $500 deposit to secure your booking, with the remaining balance owing at least 30 days prior to your event date. We’ll email you a reminder closer to the date.
CANCELLATION PROTECTION AND PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
In the event of a cancellation, we’ll grant a full credit valid for two years from the cancellation date, provided we receive at least 30 days’ notice.
If government-imposed restrictions render your event unviable and beyond your control, we’ll extend a full credit as long as we are informed a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
We maintain comprehensive public liability insurance coverage of up to AUD 20 million, ensuring protection across Australia.
To reserve our string quartet, please complete our online booking form, and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
SECURE YOUR HOBART STRING QUARTET TODAY
Our clients book our string quartet anywhere up to two years in advance to ensure our availability, especially for weddings.
The majority of our clients book us when they have all details of their wedding or event planned out, which is usually 2-3 months in advance.
However, please note that we are flexible. Once you have secured your booking, you can still make updates to your booking, including changes in date, time and venue. 30 days-notice for updates are perfectly fine. If we have even less notice, we’ll certainly do our best to accommodate.
A $500 deposit secures the booking, with the remaining balance due 30-60 days before the event date.
For short-notice bookings, such as impromptu marriage proposals, small wedding ceremonies, farewells, funerals, and wakes, please complete our booking form as soon as possible. We will respond within 8 hours and do our best to accommodate your request.
As full-time and casual musicians of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, we often have available musicians (on rostered-off days) to perform for your event.
To experience the magic of a string quartet at your next event in Hobart, secure your booking with String Musicians Australia today.
We look forward to sharing our passion for music and helping you create an unforgettable experience.
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Our Awards
4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize Melbourne Abroad Travelling Scholarship Austral Salon Instrumental Competition Mietta Song Recital Award - Best Pianist Centenary Medal for Service to the Arts Margaret Sutherland Bursary Award Australia Council for the Arts Award E.V Llewellyn Memorial Scholarship Australian Music Foundation Award Dandenong Festival of Music & Arts Gold Medallion Sleath Scholarship Australian Concerto Competition Australian National Piano Award Fine Music Australia Young Performer Award Gisborne International Music Competition, NZ Musica Viva Grand Prize Geoffrey Parsons Award Dorcus McClean Travelling Scholarship Kendall National Violin Competition Geelong Advertiser Music Competition Atheneum Chamber Music Award Hephzibah Menuhin Competition Melbourne Research Scholarship Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant Gwenn Prockter Cello Award McCaw-Bainton Scholarship Tait Memorial Trust Award Sid Curry Memorial Award Hattori Foundation Award Donald Hazelwood Award ABC Young Performer of the Year Award Atheneum Chamber Music Award Hephzibah Menuhin Competition Melbourne Research Scholarship Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant Gwenn Prockter Cello Award McCaw-Bainton Scholarship Tait Memorial Trust Award Sid Curry Memorial Award Hattori Foundation Award Donald Hazelwood Award PPCA Foundation Award J Albert and Son Prize 4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize Melbourne Abroad Travelling Scholarship Austral Salon Instrumental Competition Mietta Song Recital Award – Best Pianist Centenary Medal for Service to the Arts Margaret Sutherland Bursary Award Australia Council for the Arts Award E.V Llewellyn Memorial Scholarship Australian Music Foundation Award Dandenong Festival of Music & Arts Gold Medallion Australian Chamber Music Competition Asia Pacific Chamber Music Competition Macklin Bursary Award Banff International String Quartet Competition Sleath Scholarship Australian Concerto Competition Australian National Piano Award Fine Music Australia Young Performer Award Gisborne International Music Competition, NZ Musica Viva Grand Prize Geoffrey Parsons Award Dorcus McClean Travelling Scholarship Kendall National Violin Competition Geelong Advertiser Music Competition Eric Read Cello Award Tallis Bursary Award Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition