Pete Hartley — Sun, 28 December 2025, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

We say...

Pete is one of those musicians who make other musicians pay attention. There’s always a frisson of excitement when he pops his head in to a jam session, or joins a gig with a friend, which is why we’re thrilled to now have him leading the show. His violin playing is simply exquisite, any gig he’s involved with is worth attending, and just in case that’s not enough, he’s pretty hot on the mandolin too…

They say...

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!

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