URBAN STRINGS
Event music specialists showcasing South Africa’s most versatile and skilled electro-acoustic string players and instrumentalists.
We provide music coordination and entertainment at weddings, corporate events, private parties and more. Available in Johannesburg and Cape Town
1,075 000 M
Collective Views of Reels and Videos
20 +
Years Mangement Experience
427 +
Performances since 2015
✔️ Award-winning live music agency trusted by leading clients
✔️ 70+ confirmed bookings in 2025, reflecting consistent demand and reliability
✔️ Established in 2015, with nearly a decade of professional experience
✔️ Featured on 7 live broadcast episodes of Idols SA
✔️ Based in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with seamless national reach
OUR STORY
Urban Strings is South Africa’s first multi-instrumental collective, officially established in 2015 and made up of 14+ exceptionally talented, diverse musicians from across the country. The collective is fronted by vocalist, violinist, and multi-disciplinary creative Larah Eksteen www.capetownviolinist.com
United by their musical disciplines, Urban Strings features a curated pool of professional electric and acoustic string musicians, based in both the Western Cape and Gauteng.
OUR SERVICES
“We strive to reach a common objective, musical excellence and adaptability.”
Larah Eksteen
All members are industry professionals and collaborate with various local and International artists in their personal capacity. This creates fluidity in sound and performance within the collective, making space for contemporary and innovative production. Urban Strings comprises of fourteen members that include vocals, violinists, viola players, cellists, double bassists, harpists, pianists and guitarists that can be mixed and matched to create a unique musical experience.
Get in touch and we will respond asap with a detailed quote based on your event’s individual requirements.
We will also provide you with full biographies on each act, repertoire, technical riders and music sound bytes.
Corporate Entertainment
The collective is versatile option at corporate events and have entertained clients and guests at functions for BMW, Patek Philippe, Mont Blanc Nedbank, Naspers, Avbob, MTN, Standardbank, Growthpoint Properties, Tsogo Sun, Mzansi Magic, SPAR, Baker and McKenzie, Glad Africa, Transport Africa, Kyknet and Webber Wentzel.
WEDDINGS
Urban Strings’ artists have been entertaining wedding couples and their guests since 2003, performing at exquisite venues nationwide such as Boschendal, Tintswalo Atlantic, Blaauwklippen, Cellers-Hohenort, Rickety Bridge, Vrede & Lust, Cavalli, Memoire, Shepstone Gardens, Ground Venue, The Forum , Oakfield Farm, Inimitable and many more.
With many years of experience we have put together an extensive and unique repertoire to suit the atmosphere of every wedding.
We offer a variety of options, ranging from solo musicians to a traditional string quartet. We pay attention to detail and love being part of any wedding.