Percussionists
Live Sax Player & Bongo Player Hire London
Professional live saxophonists and bongo players working seamlessly alongside our DJs across London, Surrey and West Sussex. The moment a live musician joins the set is the moment the energy in a room shifts completely — and nobody forgets it.
When the Music Becomes an Experience
There is a specific moment at every great event when the atmosphere shifts from good to unforgettable. For most of our clients, that moment is when a live musician steps up alongside the DJ.
A live sax player improvising over a house set during the drinks reception. A bongo player adding layer after layer of live percussion to a DJ set while the dancefloor fills. The combination of live music and DJ is one of the most powerful entertainment formats available — and it is something we have been delivering across London, Surrey and West Sussex for over eight years.
Our percussionists are professional performers with extensive live event experience. They read the room, communicate with the DJ in real time, and know exactly when to build and when to pull back. The result is an experience your guests will still be talking about weeks later.
What Makes Our Percussionists Different
✓ Professional performers with extensive live event experience
✓ Work seamlessly alongside our DJs — fully coordinated
✓ Real-time interaction with the DJ’s music
✓ Versatile across genres — soul, jazz, house, Afrobeats, Latin
✓ Visually stunning and immersive for guests
✓ Up to 3 hours of live performance
✓ Available solo or combined with DJ
✓ Covering London, Surrey & West Sussex
Our Live Music Options
Choose Your Package
From a solo musician to a full DJ + Sax + Bongos combination — we build the package around your event, your audience and your brief.
Saxophone Player
Our saxophonists deliver soulful, emotive performances across a wide range of genres. Smooth jazz for dinner, soul for drinks receptions, house for the dancefloor. Available as a solo hire or alongside our DJ service.
Bongo Player
High-energy live percussion that elevates any DJ set from great to extraordinary. Our bongo players add layers of rhythm and movement to the music — creating a festival-style energy that gets everyone moving.
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DJ + Sax + Bongos
Our most popular live package. A DJ, live saxophone and live bongo player working in perfect synchrony. Maximum energy, maximum impact — and an entertainment experience that stands apart from anything else available.
DJ + Sax
A live saxophonist performing over your DJ set creates one of the most emotive and crowd-pleasing entertainment combinations available. Especially popular during drinks receptions, dinner and the first hour of the dancefloor.
DJ + Bongos
Live bongo percussion alongside your DJ creates a driving, rhythmic energy that pushes the dancefloor to another level. Popular at corporate events, summer parties and high-energy birthday celebrations.
Perfect For
Events Our Percussionists Work At
Wherever there is a DJ, a live musician can elevate it. Our percussionists are experienced at every type of event across London, Surrey and West Sussex.
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Weddings
A live saxophonist during the drinks reception is one of the most requested wedding extras we offer. It creates a sophisticated, memorable atmosphere as guests arrive and sets the tone for the whole evening. Frequently combined with our DJ service and LED dancefloor.
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Corporate Events
Product launches, gala dinners, award ceremonies and corporate parties. A live musician gives your event a level of production that standard DJ-only formats cannot match — and signals to your guests that this event is different.
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Private Parties
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, NYE parties and celebration events of all kinds. Adding a live musician to your private party instantly elevates it from great to extraordinary — and your guests will feel the difference the moment they arrive.
Common Questions
Sax & Bongo Player Hire — FAQs
Can I book a sax player or bongo player without a DJ?
Yes — our musicians can perform alongside your existing DJ or as a standalone live music hire. We discuss the format with you at the planning stage and advise on what works best for your event and venue. That said, the combination of our DJ and live musician is by far the most impactful and is what we most commonly supply.
What genres can your sax player perform?
Our saxophonists are versatile performers with a broad genre range — from smooth jazz and soul through to house, Afrobeats, Latin and contemporary RnB. During your planning consultation we will discuss the vibe you are going for and match the right performer to your event.
How long do the musicians perform for?
Our musicians typically perform for up to 3 hours across the event, divided into sets that work around your running order. We agree the set structure with you in advance — common formats include a set during the drinks reception, a set during or after dinner, and a set as part of the main evening entertainment.
How do the musicians coordinate with the DJ?
Our musicians and DJs have worked together extensively and coordinate in real time throughout the performance. The DJ and musician communicate through in-ear monitors and discuss the set structure before the event. The result is a seamlessly integrated performance rather than two separate acts taking turns.
Do you cover venues outside London?
Yes — our percussionists perform at events across London, Surrey and West Sussex. We regularly work at venues in Guildford, Woking, Crawley, Horsham, Chichester, Worthing and across the wider South East. Travel is included in our quote.
What is included in the hire price?
The musician’s performance fee, in-ear monitoring for live coordination, all equipment needed for their setup, travel within our standard coverage area, and full coordination with your DJ and event team. There are no hidden extras.
Related Services & Locations
Wedding DJ Hire London • Corporate DJ Hire • Party DJ Hire • Wedding DJ Surrey • Wedding DJ West Sussex • LED Dancefloor Hire • Photobooth Hire • Private Event Packages
Get a Quote
Book a Live Sax or Bongo Player
Tell us your event date, venue, event type and the kind of package you are interested in — saxophone, bongos, or the full DJ + Sax + Bongos combination — and we will come back to you with a bespoke quote.
📞 01293 222718 ✉ info@londoneventdjs.co.uk