Finn Barnaby in sunglasses and waistcoat, playing piano outdoors at a summer wedding

Pianist of the People.

5.0140+ reviews on Encore

UK's top events pianist.
A master of his art.

  • “You will not find a better pianist.”Dave H., Goldsborough Hall
  • “He responded to spontaneous requests with a Yes every time.”Nick S., Soho
  • “An absolute endless talent that had the entire room singing along.”V. and Z., The Grand Lodge at Oaklands
  • “I have no idea how he flawlessly plays so many requests, but he does!”E. and G., Allerton Castle
  • “I was in tears from the moment I heard you start to play our aisle song.”Alicia W., Goldsborough Hall
  • “The atmosphere created by Finn’s performance was nothing short of magical.”Nick Z., Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
  • “Finn is our go-to man for piano playing here at Birdsall House.”The Birdsall House team, Birdsall House
  • “What sets Finn apart, is his approachability and genuine kindness.”I. and J., Carlton Towers
  • “Wish we could get married again so he could play for us twice!”Steph H., North Yorkshire
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Venues Finn has played

Venues played include Allerton Castle, Howsham Hall, Carlton Towers, Newby Hall, Sledmere House, Birdsall House, Duncombe Park, Hazlewood Castle, Goldsborough Hall, Ravenswick Hall, The Priest’s House, Danby Castle, Rossington Hall, Norwood Park, Cave Castle, Rise Hall, Riseborough Hall, Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, The Grand Lodge at Oaklands, Thirsk Lodge Barns, National Centre for Early Music, Holmfirth Vineyard, The Normans, Lazaat Hotel, Bosun’s, York, Hackness Grange, The Farrier, Cayton, Gosford House, Bowcliffe Hall, The Grand at Trafalgar Square, Burtonfields Hall, Wynyard Hall, Rushpool Hall, Easby Hall, Sandburn Hall, Hidden River Barn, The Oakwood at Ryther, Ellingham Hall, Le Petit Château, Hodsock Priory, Roundthorn Country House, The Beverley Barn, Whitworth Locke, The Tithe Barn, The Castlefield Rooms, Branston Golf and Country Club, 315 Bar and Restaurant, Rudding Park, Sneaton Castle, Bunny Hill Weddings, Sandhole Oak Barn, Riverlands, Dine, St Julians Club, Cripps and Co.

Most pianists bring a setlist. Finn brings the last hundred years, wanders over to find out what your guests actually want to hear, then plays it next. Louis Armstrong to Lewis Capaldi. Etta James to Ed Sheeran. Any song can become a piano piece, in his own interpretation.

Finn at a white grand piano in the sunlit orangery at Hackness Grange

A sneak peek.

A small montage of Finn at the keys.

Finn in action.

A real request run at Sledmere, filmed from the piano. Guests call out, Finn plays. Tap for sound.

  • No fixed setlist
  • Requests played on the spot
  • The bit guests remember
Finn outdoors in a navy waistcoat between sets

Play us a song, Piano Man.

The bit guests talk about afterwards.

Finn in black tie playing a grand piano in a candlelit room
  • Years of experience

    Hundreds of weddings played, up and down the country.

  • Reads the room

    Two hours straight, every song bent to the mood, from candlelit hush to a full singalong.

  • Plays it on the spot

    No fixed setlist. Whatever the room asks for, he can usually find it there and then.

More than the request run.

  • A delicate aisle walk

    Play him thirty seconds of a song you love and he will turn it into something soft enough to walk down the aisle to.

  • Matched to the room

    Grand hall or garden marquee, jazz lilt or big singalong. The style bends to fit the atmosphere.

  • Songs learned specially

    A particular tune in mind for a particular moment? Tell him ahead of time and he will have it ready.

  • Any era, on request

    From 1920s standards to this year’s chart hits, or he can stick to just the decades you love.

  • No piano? No problem

    Finn brings his own, plus a large speaker built for big outdoor spaces.

  • Years on the road

    Hundreds of weddings, played the length and breadth of the country.

  • Full-time Finn-esse

    Up to 50 venues a year and two hours a set without a break.

Tune in to any decade.

A taste of what guests ask for. The full list is, roughly, everything with a tune since 1920.

Pick a decade

1960s

First dances

Popular requests

  • Can’t Help Falling in LoveElvis Presley1961
  • At LastEtta James1960
  • Moon RiverAudrey Hepburn1961
  • What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong1967

Some compliments

Hitched Wedding Awards winner. Rated 5.0 on Encore Musicians (141 reviews), Alive Network (88 reviews) and Hitched (100% recommend).

A bride hugging Finn after the ceremony

“You will not find a better pianist.”

Dave H.Goldsborough Hall, KnaresboroughAbsolutely professional, and incredibly talented, he can play whatever you want in different styles. We would book Finn again without hesitation.

“He responded to spontaneous requests with a Yes every time.”

He has an extraordinary repertoire and an ability to play a huge range of standards and many less well known pieces.

Soho, LondonNick S.

“My Grandma was your biggest fan.”

A live pianist was something I was really keen to have, especially given the venue and the gorgeous grand piano sitting in the front room. The guests loved that you played outside too through the drinks reception.

Howsham Hall, MaltonG. and M.

“An absolute endless talent that had the entire room singing along.”

The best money spent at our wedding 100%.

The Grand Lodge at Oaklands, DriffieldV. and Z.

“I have no idea how he flawlessly plays so many requests, but he does!”

Finn played for our ceremony and drinks reception, which also included him needing to move from one area of the venue to outdoors which again, was seamless.

Allerton Castle, KnaresboroughE. and G.

“I was in tears from the moment I heard you start to play our aisle song.”

We originally were not planning on having any live music at our wedding but changing our mind was honestly one of the best decisions we made.

Goldsborough Hall, KnaresboroughAlicia W.

“After listening to it for 30 seconds in our consultation he immediately started playing an amazing wedding version of the song.”

Many of our guests also commented on how quickly he was able to play requests and how talented of a pianist he is.

The Coniston Hotel, SkiptonK. and K.

“All our guests loved that you came round and asked for requests, it made them feel like they were adding to our day!”

Having a special aisle entrance recorded as well meant the world to me and was a real surprise for my dad who burst into tears when he heard it!

Danby Castle, WhitbyJay and Pippa

“The atmosphere created by Finn’s performance was nothing short of magical.”

Finn played for a total of three hours. Not only did Finn showcase his impressive repertoire, but he also took requests from the audience and delivered stylish renditions of each song.

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, YorkNick Z.

“He has an eye for detail which makes you feel completely at ease and he absolutely nailed it on the day.”

His songs pre aisle walk, during the aisle walk and then on exit were absolutely perfect. The guests loved him during the drinks reception.

Gosford House, East LothianZ. and K.

Weddings, dinners and everything between.

Finn at a grand piano in a bright mill venue

Weddings

Ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast.

You plan it together on a video call with Finn at the piano, including your own arrangements for the aisle walk, the signing and the exit. Then on the day, he works the room.

Finn in a suit on a grand marble staircase

Corporate and events

Conference dinners, launches, Christmas parties.

Smart, punctual and easy for your venue to work with. Three hours of music with no awkward gaps, and a room that feels looked after.

Finn playing a keyboard in a woodland clearing, framed by wild flowers

Private parties

Birthdays, anniversaries, garden parties, tea dances.

From a 40th for two hundred to a late-night singalong in the kitchen. Tell Finn the vibe and he will do the rest.

From £245

Starting prices for a short, sweet performance. Travel is nationwide, priced by distance, and every quote is tailored to your day.

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Wedding packages

  • Wedding ceremonyfrom£24530 minutes as guests arrive, plus your own arrangements for the aisle walk, signing and exit
  • Drinks receptionfrom£350Two one-hour sets, including the request run

By the hour

  • Up to 1 hourfrom£245
  • Up to 2 hoursfrom£350
  • Up to 3 hoursfrom£475

Every booking includes

  • A set tailored to your vibe
  • Requests collected from your guests
  • Finn’s own piano, stand and smart cover
  • Sound system and amplification
  • A video call with Finn at the piano to plan
  • Coordination with your venue
  • Public liability insurance
  • PAT tested kit
  • A friendly smile and a happy pianist
  • Finn-esse, as standard

On location.

  • Finn at a white grand piano in a sunlit orangery at Hackness Grange
    Hackness Grange, Scarborough
  • Finn playing a keyboard in a woodland clearing
    A woodland ceremony
  • Overhead view of Finn playing a black upright piano on a wooden floor
    From the rafters
  • Finn smiling at a grand piano by tall windows
    The West Mill, Derby
  • Finn at a baby grand in a panelled room, seen from above
    Parquet and a baby grand
  • Finn playing in a wide brick hall
    Warm-up at Thirsk Lodge Barns
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