Engaging live piano entertainment with energy, interaction, and impact
When hiring Duelling Pianos in Manchester, the goal is more than music — it’s creating an atmosphere that engages guests and sets the tone for the event.
PianoFactor delivers refined, interactive Duelling Pianos, combining audience-led requests, polished musicianship, and confident direction to energise the room.
For corporate events, weddings, functions, and private parties throughout Manchester, we deliver a Duelling Pianos experience designed to drive the energy and engage every guest.
Collaboration, not competition
Despite the name, Duelling Pianos is not about competition — it’s about collaboration, energy, and interaction. Two highly skilled piano entertainers perform face-to-face, taking turns to lead songs, play off one another, and build momentum throughout the performance.
Fast-paced, spontaneous and ever-changing
The show is fast-paced and constantly evolving. You might see the entertainers swapping pianos, performing together four-handed on one piano, or responding to the energy of the room in real time. Every performance feels spontaneous, exciting, and completely unique.
Where the audience becomes part of the show
At the heart of every Duelling Pianos show is audience participation. Guests are encouraged to sing along, make requests, and become part of the performance. The result is an immersive live music experience that brings everyone together.
The PianoFactor experience is interactive by design, with the flow of the night led by experienced performers.
The night starts with experience, not guesswork — reading the room and choosing the right songs to engage guests or bring people onto the dancefloor.
Exploring different genres and feeling out the crowd, gradually driving the energy and lifting the atmosphere in the room.
Guests are invited to make requests throughout the performance and clearly shown how it works, so everyone feels included from the start.
The natural interaction from the performance creates shared moments that bring everyone together, from big sing-alongs to dancing and full-room participation.
Requests are chosen with intent and introduced at the right moments, keeping the energy high and consistent from start to finish.
Every PianoFactor Duelling Pianos booking includes everything needed to deliver a high-impact, fully interactive live piano show — led by experienced professional entertainers and tailored to your event.
The result is a complete, self-contained Duelling Pianos package for your venue in Manchester — personal, energetic, authentic and ready to slot straight into your event.
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PianoFactor is a full-time live entertainment company built around professional, request-driven piano shows. Our performers don’t just play songs — they manage rooms, read people, and deliver live entertainment that works in the real world, under real event pressure.
Over the years, our Piano entertainers have performed at an extraordinary range of events and venues in all sorts of locations — from private celebrations and corporate functions to large-scale public and televised events. That experience shapes how we approach every booking, regardless of size.
This depth of experience means our acts arrive prepared, adaptable and in control — whether performing in an intimate room or a demanding, high-profile environment.
Below are a small selection of reviews from clients who have booked PianoFactor for their events.
Duelling Pianos
Carl & Ollie provided a brilliant show. Everyone commented how good the music was and how much fun it was. Tremendous.
Duelling Pianos
PianoFactor have performed their Duelling Pianos show several times for me. From enquiry to performance, the professionalism was outstanding — and the show itself was brilliant. Book them.
Duelling Pianos
We hired PianoFactor for our wedding and have no hesitation in recommending them. They did a really great job.
Duelling Pianos
Duelling Pianos is a fabulous form of entertainment and PianoFactor get it right. Massive repertoire, brilliant interaction, and an amazing show.
Party Piano Band
Honestly made our wedding evening! Friendly, professional, energetic and fun — the dance floor was packed all night.
Corporate Event
Having seen duelling pianos in Las Vegas, we wanted something similar for a corporate event. PianoFactor ROCKED THE HOUSE. Incredible energy and a fantastic atmosphere — highly recommended.
Private Party
Expert musicians, very professional service and wonderful entertainment. A very special birthday we will never forget.
Wedding
Performed at our wedding after a two-year Covid delay — totally professional and brilliant.
Wedding
Everything was absolutely perfect. They seriously can play — and were so accommodating with our special requests. Guests said it was the best wedding band they’d ever seen.
Wedding
We booked PianoFactor for our wedding after seeing duelling pianos in Florida. Carl and the band were brilliant and kept guests entertained from start to finish.
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Manchester is one of the UK’s most vibrant entertainment cities, with a reputation built on live music, nightlife, and a proud cultural identity. From iconic concert halls and historic venues to modern event spaces and luxury hotels, the city values entertainment that feels authentic, confident, and genuinely engaging. Duelling pianos fit naturally into Manchester’s events scene — energetic, interactive, and driven by connection with the audience.
The city’s events landscape is defined by its diversity and character. Corporate conferences, award ceremonies, private celebrations, and large-scale parties often take place within the same districts, each demanding a different tone while maintaining a strong sense of atmosphere. Duelling pianos offer a flexible live format ideally suited to Manchester audiences: two performers, live requests, sharp musical interplay, and a show that responds instinctively to the room.
Manchester’s rich musical heritage plays a major role in why duelling pianos work so well here. Audiences are engaged, knowledgeable, and quick to appreciate performers who can read the crowd and deliver with confidence. Whether entertaining corporate guests, private clients, or local audiences accustomed to high-quality live music, duelling pianos strike the balance between professionalism, personality, and fun.
This format has proven itself across a wide range of venues throughout the city, from large event spaces and hotels to unique cultural and industrial-style locations. Manchester’s venues often prioritise atmosphere and audience experience, making duelling pianos an ideal choice for events where interaction and energy are key.
What sets duelling pianos apart in Manchester is their ability to build momentum naturally. An event can begin with a polished, upbeat tone before evolving into full audience participation later in the evening. Requests, singalongs, and musical versatility ensure each performance feels spontaneous, while remaining expertly structured and controlled.
For event planners searching for duelling pianos in Manchester, the appeal lies in reliability, energy, and impact. In a city known for its music, personality, and pace, this format delivers engaging live entertainment that feels bold, inclusive, and memorable — perfectly matched to Manchester’s character.
Our packages start from £2550 for Duelling Pianos, which covers our standard performance format of three 45-minute live sets.
Every PianoFactor booking includes everything needed for the performance, so there’s nothing for you to organise separately.
We provide the piano entertainers, baby grand pianos, professional sound system and lighting, music for the breaks, request slips and pens, full setup and breakdown, and the live performance itself as standard. The Duelling Pianos show is designed to slot straight into your event without unnecessary complexity.
Travel expenses are not included.
Special requirements costs such as extended performance time, unusual logistics or access involving stairs are not included.
Overnight accommodation for long-distance events is an additional cost
To find out any expenses, you can use our Quote Tool to get an instant online estimate
Yes. PianoFactor performances are designed to work across a wide range of events and spaces — from weddings and private parties to corporate events, venues and large-scale public functions.
Because the setup is self-contained and flexible, it can be positioned in venues and rooms where traditional bands or staged acts wouldn’t work. The entertainer adapts the performance style, energy and interaction to suit the event, the guests and the environment on the night.
Whether you’re hosting an intimate celebration or a high-energy event with hundreds of guests, the focus is always the same: creating the right atmosphere for the room and keeping people engaged from start to finish.
Interaction sits at the heart of every PianoFactor performance, but it’s always professionally led and instinctively judged.
Guests are encouraged to make requests, sing along and get involved naturally, without any obvious pressure. The entertainers read the room, gauge how engaged people want to be, and build participation at the right pace for the event.
PianoFactor Duelling Pianos setups are designed to work in a wide range of venues.
For Duelling Pianos, a clear area of approximately 5m × 2.5m is typically sufficient to accommodate the baby grand pianos, drums and sound equipment. This allows the performers to work comfortably while keeping the setup contained and unobtrusive within the room.
The setup is fully self-contained and professionally planned, with positioning chosen to ensure clear sound, safe, tidy cabling and minimal impact on guest movement. If your venue has limited space or an unusual layout, we’re always happy to advise in advance to ensure everything works smoothly on the day.
Availability varies depending on the time of year, location and event type, but popular dates — particularly weekends and peak seasons — tend to book up well in advance.
That said, PianoFactor regularly accommodates both early planners and last-minute bookings where availability allows. Because the setup is self-contained and professionally managed, we’re able to respond quickly once details are confirmed.
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Three distinct acts, each designed to create a different kind of live entertainment experience for your event.
Our piano entertainers and musicians are the driving force behind the energy in the room, using exceptional talent, instinct and experience to draw people in, spark sing-alongs and build a shared momentum that feels electric for both performers and guests. The Pop-Up Piano Bar is our most popular option, with a compact, fully self-contained setup designed to sit right in the heart of your event.
The Party Piano Band delivers a powerful, high-energy sound while keeping the focus firmly on audience interaction and charismatic entertainment. Built around piano and live drums, with optional saxophone or guitar, the show combines strong musical drive with direct audience connection — making it ideal when you want flexibility, impact and a performance that scales naturally with the room and the crowd.
Duelling Pianos takes everything people love about interactive piano entertainment and turns it up to full scale, with two piano entertainers performing side by side, supported by live drums and optional saxophone or guitar. The result is fast-paced musical exchanges, constant audience interaction and a high-energy, room-filling experience designed for events where maximum impact really matters.
