Guide · 8 min read · 2026-11-12
12 of the Best Wedding Entertainment Extras in Yorkshire & the North (2026 Guide)
Between the ceremony and the first dance there are two quiet hours — and the North's best-reviewed entertainment extras fill them brilliantly. These twelve are published WedHQ listings ranked by independent review count: close-up magicians, a looping pianist, fire performers and live artists who sketch your guests while they wait.
By Yasin Khan
The best wedding entertainment extras in Yorkshire & the North, ranked
#1 in this guide
Platinum D.J.s & Discos Ltd
Bexley, Kent
The most-reviewed act on this list: 37 independent reviews at 5.0, with wedding DJ packages from £595.
Best for: An evening anchor with the deepest verified record here.
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#2 in this guide
Chris Stewart Close Up Magician
Leeds, West Yorkshire
A Leeds close-up magician with 25 reviews at 5.0, filling the photo lull from £250.
Best for: The two quiet hours between ceremony and breakfast.
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#3 in this guide
Yorkshire Wedding Pianist
Leeds, West Yorkshire
A Yorkshire pianist with 24 reviews at 5.0, playing ceremonies and drinks receptions from £350.
Best for: Live music that photographs and sounds elegant.
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#4 in this guide
Darren Brand magician
Blackburn, Lancashire
A Lancashire magician with 8 reviews at 5.0, covering the North West from £350.
Best for: North West receptions that want table magic.
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#5 in this guide
Amy Cerk Art
Leeds, West Yorkshire
A Leeds live event artist with 8 reviews at 5.0, painting the day as it happens.
Best for: A wedding keepsake created live in front of your guests.
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#6 in this guide
Wedding Player One Ltd
Clitheroe, Lancashire
A Lancashire musician with 7 reviews at 5.0 and the lowest from-price on this list at £120.
Best for: Ceremony music on a small budget.
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#7 in this guide
The Yorkshire Illustrator
Baildon, West Yorkshire
A live illustrator with 7 reviews at 5.0, sketching guests as favours from £300.
Best for: Entertainment and wedding favours in one booking.
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#8 in this guide
Out There Events
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
A North East events team with 7 reviews at 5.0, building entertainment packages from £249.
Best for: Weddings that want several acts from one organiser.
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#9 in this guide
Ember Fire Performance
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
A Harrogate fire performance act with 6 reviews at 5.0, lighting up evening receptions from £275.
Best for: Outdoor evening entertainment guests remember.
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#10 in this guide
Sophie Sketches Live
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
A Harrogate live sketch artist with 5 reviews at 5.0, from £420.
Best for: A guest artist whose sketches leave with every table.
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#11 in this guide
Chris Cowl - Magician
Stockton On Tees, North Yorkshire
A Teesside magician with 5 reviews at 5.0, from £245.
Best for: North East receptions on a careful budget.
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#12 in this guide
Hitched and Pitched
Leeds, West Yorkshire
A Leeds events team with 5 reviews at 5.0, running entertainment packages from £500.
Best for: Yorkshire weddings that want an organiser, not just an act.
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Entertainment extras are the best value-per-pound in the wedding budget, and the from-prices here show it.
- Under £300: close-up magicians (Chris Cowl £245, Chris Stewart £250, Out There Events £249) and fire performance (£275) fill the reception lull
- £300–£420: pianists, live illustrators and sketch artists for the drinks reception
- £500+: full evening DJ packages — Platinum D.J.s at £595 is the most-reviewed
Ask every act what the from-price covers in hours, whether they carry public liability insurance and PAT certificates where relevant, and how they work around your timeline. Two or three hours of magic or live art costs less than one hour of most evening acts — and guests remember it just as clearly.
Entertainment extras are the best value-per-pound in the wedding budget, and the from-prices here show it.
- Under £300: close-up magicians (Chris Cowl £245, Chris Stewart £250, Out There Events £249) and fire performance (£275) fill the reception lull
- £300–£420: pianists, live illustrators and sketch artists for the drinks reception
- £500+: full evening DJ packages — Platinum D.J.s at £595 is the most-reviewed
Ask every act what the from-price covers in hours, whether they carry public liability insurance and PAT certificates where relevant, and how they work around your timeline. Two or three hours of magic or live art costs less than one hour of most evening acts — and guests remember it just as clearly.
Next steps
Shortlist the two or three acts whose reviews you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from their WedHQ profile with your date, venue and timeline.
Still comparing? Browse all wedding entertainment or browse by county. If you perform at weddings, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
Shortlist the two or three acts whose reviews you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from their WedHQ profile with your date, venue and timeline.
Still comparing? Browse all wedding entertainment or browse by county. If you perform at weddings, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
The best wedding entertainment extras in Yorkshire & the North at a glance
Yorkshire and the North's best-reviewed wedding entertainment extras — magicians, pianists, fire performers, live artists and event teams — ranked by independent review count, then rating.
| Type | From | Rating | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Platinum D.J.s & Discos LtdTop pick | Wedding DJ | £595 | 5.0 | 37 |
| 2 · Chris Stewart Close Up Magician | Close-up magician | £250 | 5.0 | 25 |
| 3 · Yorkshire Wedding Pianist | Pianist | £350 | 5.0 | 24 |
| 4 · Darren Brand magician | Magician | £350 | 5.0 | 8 |
| 5 · Amy Cerk Art | Live event artist | On request | 5.0 | 8 |
| 6 · Wedding Player One Ltd | Musician | £120 | 5.0 | 7 |
| 7 · The Yorkshire Illustrator | Live illustrator | £300 | 5.0 | 7 |
| 8 · Out There Events | Event entertainment | £249 | 5.0 | 7 |
| 9 · Ember Fire Performance | Fire performance | £275 | 5.0 | 6 |
| 10 · Sophie Sketches Live | Live sketch artist | £420 | 5.0 | 5 |
| 11 · Chris Cowl - Magician | Magician | £245 | 5.0 | 5 |
| 12 · Hitched and Pitched | Event team | £500 | 5.0 | 5 |
Entertainment extras: cheapest from-price first
The same twelve acts ordered by from-price.
| From | Type | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding Player One Ltd | £120 | Musician | 7 |
| Chris Cowl - Magician | £245 | Magician | 5 |
| Out There Events | £249 | Event entertainment | 7 |
| Chris Stewart Close Up Magician | £250 | Close-up magician | 25 |
| Ember Fire Performance | £275 | Fire performance | 6 |
| The Yorkshire Illustrator | £300 | Live illustrator | 7 |
| Darren Brand magician | £350 | Magician | 8 |
| Yorkshire Wedding Pianist | £350 | Pianist | 24 |
| Sophie Sketches Live | £420 | Live sketch artist | 5 |
| Hitched and Pitched | £500 | Event team | 5 |
| Platinum D.J.s & Discos Ltd | £595 | Wedding DJ | 37 |
| Amy Cerk Art | On request | Live event artist | 8 |
What to ask before you book entertainment extras
The questions that keep the lull lively.
| Ask | A good answer | Walk away if |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | A clear set window, with overtime rates stated | A vague half-hour here and there |
| Insurance | Public liability confirmed; PAT certificates for electrical or fire acts | No paperwork offered |
| Space needs | Power, floor space and audience distance asked about | No questions about the venue |
| Timeline fit | Works around photos, breakfast and speeches | Demands the whole afternoon |
| Crowd handling | Examples of shy guests drawn in gently | Everyone must watch |
| Weather plan | An indoor alternative for outdoor acts | The fire show, in the rain |
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Written by
Yasin Khan
Wedding industry writer · 6 years in the UK & Irish wedding sector
Yasin Khan founded WedHQ after six years working in the wedding industry across the UK and Ireland — on the planning side, with venues and with the suppliers couples book. He writes every WedHQ guide himself, ranking real listings by independent reviews rather than by who paid for placement, and also works as an SEO consultant for wedding businesses.
Venues and suppliers in this guide
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Platinum D.J.s & Discos Ltd
Bexley, Kent
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Chris Stewart Close Up Magician
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Entertainment & photobooths
Yorkshire Wedding Pianist
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Entertainment & photobooths
Darren Brand magician
Blackburn, Lancashire
Entertainment & photobooths
Amy Cerk Art
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Entertainment & photobooths
Wedding Player One Ltd
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Entertainment & photobooths
The Yorkshire Illustrator
Baildon, West Yorkshire
Entertainment & photobooths
Out There Events
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Entertainment & photobooths
Ember Fire Performance
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Entertainment & photobooths
Sophie Sketches Live
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Entertainment & photobooths
Chris Cowl - Magician
Stockton On Tees, North Yorkshire
Entertainment & photobooths
Hitched and Pitched
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Written by Yasin Khan · Updated 12 November 2026
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