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Duelling Pianos St Albans
Could duelling pianos be exactly what your event needs?
Face to Face Piano Entertainers
Weddings, parties & corporate events
Requests, singalongs & Interaction
Two baby grand pianos set the scene for the highlight of your event where face to face piano entertainers battle it out in an interactive and truly entertaining performance. Song requests, sing alongs and audience participation become an integral part of the show - resulting in a live music experience that feels spontaneous, inclusive and closely connected to your guests.
What is duelling pianos?
What is duelling pianos all about?
Two pianists perform face-to-face, take audience requests, play back-to-back songs, and build a high-energy singalong atmosphere. The set is largely decided by the audience, with guests handing in requests throughout the show.
Despite the name, duelling pianos is not a literal musical battle. While performers may playfully challenge each other — trading solos, switching pianos, or encouraging the audience to “choose sides” — the emphasis is always on working together to entertain the audience.
What makes a great duelling pianos entertainer?
A great duelling pianos entertainer requires much more than strong musicianship. A huge repertoire of songs is “a must“ in order to satisfy the requests coming in and performers need be able to read the room, adapt quickly and keep guests engaged throughout the night.
Duelling pianos is a fast-paced show, the entertainers must be able to think quickly on their feet and provide music, banter and entertainment that keeps everybody immersed in the performance.
What events are duelling pianos popular at?
On the whole, weddings, corporate events, awards evenings, charity functions, gala dinners, private parties and major live events are the majority.
Different line-ups allow duelling pianos to work equally well in intimate private venues, large corporate spaces and high-profile live event environments.
If you would like to know more about duelling pianos in general then please take a look at our What is Duelling Pianos wiki-style article.
Looking to hire duelling pianos in St Albans?
Our Duelling Pianos combines talented musicians, audience interaction and live requests to create a distinctive entertainment experience for weddings, corporate events and private parties.
Duelling Pianos Act →Duelling Pianos at Wembley Stadium
Watch PianoFactor perform their duelling pianos show at Wembley Stadium
Carl, Gina and Will, encouraging 86,000 people to singalong at an NFL Jaguars half time show.
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Live Events and Music in St Albans
Historic charm, stylish venues, vibrant events
St Albans is known for its historic charm and lively events scene, with venues ranging from elegant hotels and historic buildings to stylish private event spaces across Hertfordshire. With its combination of heritage and modern celebrations, it’s the kind of place where live music creates a fantastic atmosphere.
We’re very used to working in St Albans venues — managing access, load-in, sound levels and the small details that help every event run smoothly.
We regularly perform across St Albans and the surrounding Hertfordshire area, including Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and Radlett.
We also perform at locations across the UK including Bedford, Bishops Stortford, Cambridge, Cheshunt, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, Hitchin, Letchworth, London, Luton, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Stevenage, Watford, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol.
Find out below how you can book Duelling Pianos in St Albans.
Find out how to book our Duelling Pianos Act for your event in St Albans
Find out more →Experience you can trust
He’s calm and you can trust him.
Carl kept my guests entertained and the dance floor full all night.
PianoFactor is a full-time live entertainment company led by Carl Williams, built around professional, request-driven piano shows. Our performers don’t just play songs — they deliver live piano entertainment that works. They read rooms, work seamlessly with venues and event teams, and perform confidently under real event conditions.
Over the years, our piano entertainers have performed at an extraordinary range of venues and events — from private celebrations and corporate functions to large-scale public shows and televised productions. That experience shapes how we approach every booking, regardless of size.
This depth of experience means our acts arrive prepared, adaptable and confident — whether performing in an intimate room or a demanding, high-profile environment.
Major venues we have performed at
- Wembley Stadium
- Scottish Event Campus (SEC)
- ICC Birmingham
- Stadium MK
Our clients include
- Microsoft
- NFL
- Virgin
- Guinness Storehouse
- Rolls-Royce
- Mercedes
- BBC
- RAF
Customer Reviews
We hired PianoFactor for our wedding and I have no hesitation in recommending them. They did a really great job. Many guests commented how good they were.
We used Piano Factor for a corporate event and I've never seen guests get up so quickly to the dance floor...and they didn't stop until we had leave the venue! An…
Duelling Pianos is a fabulous form of entertainment and PianoFactor certainly get it right! Two guys performing hit songs on the pianos along with a super band to…
WOW! I booked Piano Factor for our work’s party night and was not disappointed. From my initial contact Carl was very easy to deal with. We went with duelling pia…
Carl and his team performed at my daughter's wedding - wow what a performance they put on - such talented musicians. They got everyone up dancing - I can't thank…
Possibly biased, but after going to countless weddings we knew we didn't want a standard wedding band. Carl killed it, so good, such a good atmosphere. Book him no…
We hired Piano Factor for our wedding and they were incredible. From the outset, Carl was friendly and easy to chat to - he helped us get everything booked and rep…
Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Fire! I have hired the guys from Piano Factor for three different corporate events now. Each time they are incredible, they bring…
Brilliant from start to finish. Great communication before the wedding, and they were great on the night. Highly recommend
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Frequently Asked Questions
A fast-paced show, featuring face to face piano entertainers taking audience requests. Interaction including, singalongs, hand clapping and witty banter are an integral part of the show.
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.
Our prices vary depending on the line-up you decide on. The quickest way to get an accurate idea of costs is to use our online quote tool.
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 online quote tool to get an instant online estimate
PianoFactor Duelling Pianos setups are compact and designed to work in a wide range of venues.
For the Duelling Pianos, a clear area of approximately 5.0m x 2.5m is typically sufficient. This allows us to work comfortably while keeping the setup contained and unobtrusive within the room.
Every setup is carefully planned to ensure excellent sound, a clean professional look, and safe, tidy cabling with minimal impact on guest movement. If your venue has limited space or an unusual layout, we’re always happy to advise in advance so everything runs 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.
The best way to secure your date is to check availability online, which takes just a few seconds using our availability checker and provides a clear next step with no obligation.
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