Live violin artistry to elevate life’s greatest milestones & celebrations.
Whether you’re gathering your closest friends and family for an intimate dinner party or hosting a milestone birthday that demands a packed dance floor, my violin event entertainment adds the perfect touch of luxury, energy, and unforgettable atmosphere.
Based in Christchurch and available across Canterbury and wider New Zealand.
Luxury Event Violinist for Private Functions in Christchurch & NZ
Unlimited by Genre, Unmatched in Artistry.
Hi, I’m Arna!
With over 15 years of global stage experience from elite classical concert halls to massive commercial music festivals, it is my absolute passion to bring my stadium-level energy and classical mastery directly to your private functions and events, including:
Milestone Birthdays (21st, 30th, 50th & beyond)
Anniversaries & Engagement Parties
Bridal Showers & Baby Showers
Christenings & Family Reunions
Christmas Celebrations & Dinner Parties
Open Houses & Private Soirées
Interested in my Wedding Services?
I have a whole page dedicated to bespoke violin wedding entertainment, so please click the button below to discover how my world-class violin artistry can transform all parts of your marriage celebration.
Live Violin Artistry for Private Functions
Live music holds an extraordinary power to transform a standard gathering into an immersive experience. But add a layer of modern novelty into the mix, and the effect goes even deeper!
By seamlessly blending classical precision with contemporary innovation, my live violin performance brings a commanding "wow factor" and an exclusive edge that standard playlists or typical event entertainment simply cannot match.
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Elegant, high-vibe live music background sets curated to match and enrich the atmosphere of your event while guests mingle, dine, and sip.
While I’m always open to exploring a new genre or set of songs, my most popular requested sets for private function cocktail hours or dining ambience include:
Modern Reimagined
Pop chart-toppers reinterpreted for violin 'Bridgerton Style'
Romantic Songbook
The great classic love songs of history
Elevated House
Violin melodies layered over ambient EDM tracks
Intercontinental Lounge
American, Latin, & French Jazz Vibes
Classical Elegance
Opera Arias and Timeless Instrumental Works
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While ambient music sets the mood, booking one of the country’s leading stage performers offers a rare opportunity to treat your guests to something truly extraordinary.
Transform your celebration into an exclusive concert experience with a high-impact, front-and-centre performance designed to command the room.
Blending world-class technique with magnetic stage presence, this dedicated feature set is curated specifically to captivate your guests and create an unforgettable highlight for your celebration.
We will collaborate closely to handpick a tailored selection of music that you and your guests love.
And because my repertoire is entirely fluid, this showcase can span any genre that resonates with your crowd, from chart-topping pop and classic rock to high-energy dance tracks, country, or dramatic classical masterpieces.
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Bring an extra layer of luxury and sonic scale to your celebration by expanding the live performance elements.
Instead of a solo artist experience, this offering blends my virtuosity with some of the region's finest live talent to craft a fully immersive atmosphere.
Because no two celebrations are the same, these custom arrangements are designed to elevate the energy at key intervals of your event:
Dancefloor Elevation (Live DJ + Electric Violin): Break away from the predictable party playlist. I take the floor alongside your private event’s DJ, stepping directly out into the crowd with my wireless electric violin, adding high-energy vibes to the dancefloor with stadium-level solos and improvised harmonies that amplify the DJ's mix and keep the energy buzzing.
The Acoustic Cocktail Duo (Violin & Vocals): Pair the elegance of strings with live vocals for a beautifully rich, premium acoustic setup. Teaming up with acclaimed vocalist Nicole Hannen, we deliver sophisticated, reimagined arrangements of your favourite tracks. It is a stunning, high-vibe dynamic that perfectly bridges the gap between cocktail hour socializing and a main event.
Larger Instrumental Ensembles: For milestones that demand maximum grandeur, I can coordinate and perform alongside a curated, larger instrumental ensemble, such as a classical or modern string trio or quartet, adding exceptional depth and cinematic texture to the background of your event.
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To ensure a cinematic, multi-layered experience, my solo violin performance is supported by premium, studio-grade backing tracks. This fills out the room with full harmonic depth, rich bass lines, and precise beats, giving you the grand scale of an entire ensemble from a single solo artist.
Depending on your venue and guest count, I tailor make the acoustic setup for optimal sound design:
Electric Violin Showcase: For the majority of milestone functions, I utilize my state-of-the-art electric instrument. This allows for absolute, crystal-clear volume control, ensuring the music can seamlessly transition from a soft ambience to a vibrant party.
Acoustic Intimacy Setup: For highly intimate, indoor gatherings (fewer than 10 guests), I can opt to perform on my acoustic instrument alongside my backing tracks. This preserves the warm, organic resonance and rich, wooden tone of the violin, perfectly balanced for closer proximity and lower volumes.
Connect with me & enquire for my availability.
For all private events (except weddings), please send an enquiry via the below form.
For weddings, please head to my dedicated wedding page for information on my bespoke wedding packages and enquiry form.