Steve Christie

Steve Christie (BA Mus) is a versatile pianist, multi-instrumentalist and composer from the South of England. Formerly based in London, he trained as an assistant sound engineer at George Martin's Air Studios in the mid-90s, he then obtained a degree in music in 1998. After some years working as a sound engineer, and playing in bars and clubs (and one venue where the piano and pianist was suspended from the ceiling, 15 feet in the air!), he turned his sights towards playing live full-time, and became a professional musician in 2001.

His musical work has been diverse - from playing piano and writing orchestral arrangements for musicals, to being a member of Bournemouth-based "indie" band Betika in the 1990s (playing cello, glockenspiel and melodica, sometimes all at once!). Steve has played piano and bass in his own modern jazz group for 5 years, playing his own compositions, and as a composer he has been featured on the BBC with his 2003 cult comedy/retro-music album 'Children's Television Themes From A Parallel Dimension'. He also writes music for independant film, internet and sports programmes.

As an accompanist, Steve has played for cabaret shows in central London, solo singer recitals and has assisted actor Peter Polycarpou for a 'Les Miserables' workshop.
Steve has played both piano and pipe organ for literally hundreds of civil and church weddings for many years and has a wealth of experience which comes in very useful not only as a performer, but as an advisor for wedding music and entertainment.  Music plays a major part in most people's lives, and it is an important ingredient for a successful wedding or event, to create the right mood and atmosphere. As part of his service, Steve is happy to discuss and give suggestions as to the type of music you may be looking for if you yourself are stuck for ideas.

For a ceremony, Steve can advise you on suitable music, or if you have specific requests, is more than capable of learning and working out a piano arrangement of any piece of music you require, which won't end up sounding too 'cheesy'!.  When playing for receptions, parties and banquets, Steve is able to change the course of his musical set by keeping a constant eye out for changes in clientelle, requests, changes in mood etc. With Steve, you will never get the same set twice. While he plays all the classic songs you will want to hear, he tries to bring something new and exciting into each performance. He can seamlessly run one song into another, resulting in a unique set (never the same set twice) that will have your customers either consciously or subconsciously playing "name that tune"! Each performance is geared towards your event, and can be specially tailored to suit the occasion. Even if it's soft background music you're after, it doesn't have to be dreary and banal, with Steve it will always be fun, interesting, and totally suited to the atmosphere that you want to create.

Requests aren't a problem, if he has heard it he can play it. For formal occasions (wedding receptions etc) request forms can be distributed amongst guests and they can choose what he plays. Also, Steve is prepared to learn anything new or unusual if the need arises (there is no charge for learning new pieces to be played, although huge song lists of unfamiliar music may need to be pruned down as there are only so many hours in the day!) - please ask. Take a look at his repertoire of in excess of 3,000 pieces of music!

Steve can provide anything soft background "ambience" to lively rock or jazz piano, with tailor made musical sets to suit the occasion. If a real piano is not available at your venue, he can provide his own digital grand piano keyboard (Yamaha CP33), sound module and top notch, crystal clear PA system (all fully PAT tested) which replicates the sound of a Steinway grand piano, as well as a diverse selection of classic keyboard sounds. For instance, rather than have purely piano all the way through, Steve can throw in some funky sounds such as fender rhodes electric piano combined with authentic double bass samples, or for more formal occasions such as chapel weddings where there is no instrument available, he can recreate the sound of an 18th century chapel organ... or a string quartet right up to a full orchestra!

If you want a realistic-looking piano, rather than hiring an expensive grand, Steve can provide a stylish black dummy grand piano! This is transported flat-packed and when set up, will hold his digital piano keyboard. Please see here for a floor plan and photos, or you can email Steve for more details.

If your venue has no power supply, then Steve can provide a superb portable battery powered piano and amplifier! Yes, it all sounds fantastic, these are brand new toys recently acquired. Please email for more information.

He has performed for many companies including Rolls Royce, Gillette, Chrysalis Music, Hilton Hotels, and Exxon Chemicals to name but a few, and regularly plays for private functions, at Art Galleries, product launches etc.

Be it pop, jazz, blues, classical, folk... even children's tv themes! - he can play absolutely anything you request!

Steve is a versatile performer who's unique musical stylings will help make your event a day to remember.

Sound Clips

Go to SOUND CLIPS to hear some samples of Steve's playing. Alternatively you can email for a FREE demo CD to be sent to you.


Steve would be happy to discuss your entertainment needs for any event. He offers reasonable rates and is available for bookings across the whole of the United Kingdom.

Contact Details

Steve Christie
tel: 07530 532767 or email: info@stevechristiemusic.com