• Bookings

  
  

  Bookings and enquiries can be made on the Book and Contact page or by emailing Anne-Lise @ Larsen Music.

• Fees FAQ

  Travel Expenses

  Larsen Music services the metropolitan area of Sydney. Some locations, such as the Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens will attract an additional "roadie" and parking fee of $50 for solo cello, solo harp or harp & cello duo. A travelling fee may be applied for areas such as Wollongong, the Blue Mountains, Penrith and the Newcastle area. This can be negotiated at final booking.
  
  

  Cancellation, Guarantee and Refunds

  7 days written notice (email is acceptable) is required for cancellation or date changes to receive full refund (excluding $100 non-refundable booking fee).
  
  Cancellations with less than 7 days notice will receive a 50% refund (excluding $100 non-refundable booking fee) and cancellations made on the day of event will not be refunded.
  
  If your payment balance has not been received on or before 7 days before your event, Larsen Music reserves the right to cancel your booking. Your non-refundable booking fee will not be refunded.
  
  

  About the non-refundable booking fee. The booking fee guarantees your booking. Larsen Music receives many booking enquiries for limited time slots and the booking fee ensures that your event is locked in to our schedule. Dates are only reserved and guaranteed after the $100 non-refundable booking fee is paid and completed contract is signed and returned. The $100 non-refundable booking fee paid by the client is considered earned by Larsen Music upon signing the contract and no booking fees paid by customer will be refunded, even if customer cancels or postpones the event or changes the date or time of the event.
  
  

  Payment

  Payment of non-refundable booking fee must be made ASAP to secure your booking. Payment of balance is required 7 days prior to your booked event. Refer to your contract for methods of payment accepted (direct deposit, cheque, money order, cash).
  
  

  Your Booking and Contract

  It is very important that you read through all the details of your booking contract and agree before signing.
  
  

Testimonials

"Thank you so much for a wonderful performance Friday night! Not only did you sound great but it was such a relief that you guys were so professional and looked after yourselves so well - it was one less thing for us to have to worry about on the night. I will certainly recommend LL Cool Jazz to anyone looking for some live entertainment." Corporate event, December 2011

"We all enjoyed your music". Silverplume Gallery launch, Double Bay, October 2011

"Your playing was beautiful and so well complimented by the guests." Bride, Lavender Bay wedding, October 2011

"I just wanted to say thank you so much for your beautiful performance. We absolutely loved your music & our guests also commented on how lovely your playing was. Thanks again for being such an integral part of our ceremony!" Bride, Rose Bay wedding, December 2010

"Thank you for sharing our day and making it extra special. So many people have commented on how fantastic you were and how much they enjoyed the music." Bride, Watson Bay wedding, October 2010

Booking, Contract Information and FAQ

Solo Cello Rates for a Wedding or Commitment Ceremony

Solo cello is $300 for standard wedding or commitment ceremony
(1 hour minimum and includes $100 non refundable booking fee)

Solo cello is $350 for nuptial mass wedding ceremony
(1.5 hours minimum and includes $100 non refundable booking fee)

Solo cello is $300 per hour (art gallery, cocktail party etc).
(1 hour minimum and includes $100 non refundable booking fee)

All prices include 10% GST.

Essential Requirements

• A playing area (relative to size of group) which allows free space between the musicians and guests (bows do have a habit of poking guests accidentally if too close!)
• Suitable cover if playing outdoors - our string instruments are over 100 years old and don't cope well with the harsh Australian direct sunlight or rain.
• Lighting must be suitable to read music (comfort level of reading a book at arms length)
• One armless chair per player.

Breaks and Refreshments

Larsen Music musicians require a 10-15 minute break every hour. Your booking sheet will have breaks listed clearly in the run sheet.

Please supply a non-alcoholic beverage to Larsen Music during breaks.

If the booking is 4 or more hours, each Larsen Music musician must be supplied with a meal and meal break, to be taken at appropriate time of the event. (This may be at the end of the 4 hour booking, or during a 4 hours + booking).

Our Commitment to Your Event

Repertoire Selections

Any extraordinary repertoire selections, beyond the Larsen Music catalogue including pop songs and music provided by client, must be finalised 7 days prior to your event. Larsen Music needs that time to ensure the pieces will be rehearsed adequately.

Dress Code

Larsen Music musicians wear dress black or evening wear.

Seamless Performance

Larsen Music musicians arrive 15 minutes prior to your event to set up for a seamless transition into performance before guests arrive.

Anne-Lise Larsen is a classically trained cellist who graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. She has over 20 years in the music industry as a professional singer, cellist and singer/songwriter. Larsen Music musicians are Conservatorium graduates with at least five years professional experience. In the event that one of our musicians is ill or unable to attend for some other unforseen circumstance for your event, we will substitute with an equally experienced and talented player. Our reputation rides on the quality of our musicians. You will always be getting the best.

Your Event Runneth Over

While Larsen Music will be happy to continue playing at your event, should the booking time have expired, it may not always be possible. This will have to be discussed on the day. We will make every effort to continue if no other bookings follow. Standard contract rates + 50% will apply. Under no circumstance will we cancel a following booking.