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Lucy Riddett Strolling accordionist - perfect for French, Italian, German and Irish events.

Based in Australia

Geelong, Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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LOCATION
Geelong, Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia

TRAVEL
up to 595 miles

PRICE
from $200 (AUD)

RATED
10 / 10 from 4 reviews

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Price Guide

Available to book from $200 (AUD). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

Lucy performs strolling piano accordion for French, Italian, German and Irish events. She will come to your event dressed to theme, full of energy and hours of popular tunes memorised and ready to go. She can move people to tears with the beauty of her French musettes, or have them singing along to German drinking songs, or dancing to Irish jigs or Italian tarantellas.

Reviews (4)

There are currently 4 user ratings for Lucy Riddett

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Australia

Geelong, Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Travels up to 595 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 595 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

Bourrasque

Brise Napolitaine

Ca Gaze

Domino

Deux Minutes a Milan

Fascination

Jurafahrt

J'y suis jamais alle

Kommissar Maigret-Theme

La Migliavacca

La Noyee

La Petite Valse

La Valse d’Amélie

La Valse des Monstres

La vie en Rose

Le Banquet

Le Foule

Le Jour d'avant

Mademoiselle de Paris

Milord

Pigalle

Reine de Musette

Retour des Hirondelles

Sous Les Ciel de Paris

Sous Les Ponts de Paris

Sous Les Toits de Paris

Valse Pour Valerie

A Tavern in the Town Polka

Ach, Wie Ist’s Moglich Dann

Beer Barrel Polka

Beer Drinking Medley

Caprice Polka

Clarinet Polka

Danngehn Wir Mal Ruber

Die Lorelei

Drunten Im Unterland

Du Hast Diamanten Und Perlen

Edelweiss

Ein Prosit

Emilia Polka

Freut Euch Des Lebens

Heel and Toe Polka

Heidenröslein

Helena Polka

Jolly Coppersmith

Julida Polka

Laughing Polka

Lucky Polka

Muss I Denn Zum Städtele Hinaus

O Schöne Zeit, O Sel’ Ge Zeit

Rain, Rain Polka

Schneewalzer

Studio Auf Einer Reis

Suzy’s Polka

The Blue Danube

The Happy Wanderer

Tinker Polka

Tony's Polka

Trink Wir Noch Ein Tröpfchen

Village Tavern Polka

Waldegger

Wienerschnitzel Polka

Ziller Taller

Amor Dammi Quel Fazzolettino

Arriverdeci, Roma

Bella Ciao

Brindisi

Buonasera Signorina

Calabresella Mia

C’e La Luna Mezzo Mare

Chella La

Ciao, Ciao, Bambina

Ciuri Ciuri

Ci Sara

Comme Facette Mammeta

Felicita

Funiculi Funicula

Godfather Waltz

Guaglione

La Donna e Mobile

Ma Come Balli Bene Bella Bimba

Marina

Reginella Campagnola

Santa Lucia

Tarantella Calabrese

Tarantella Napolitana

Terra Straniera

That’s Amore

Torna a Surriento

Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle

Tutte Le Mamme

Tu Vuo Fa l’Americano

Una Spina E Una Rosa

Uno Tranquillo

Valzer di Mezzanotte

Venticello De Roma

Vitti ‘na Crozza

A Fig for a Kiss

Bonnie Katie

Dick Gossip's Reel

Drowsy Maggie

East at Glendart

Gillian’s Apples

Harvest Home

I'll Tell Me Ma

Lady Montgomery

Larry O'Gaff

Lucky in Love

Music in the Glen

Off to California

Peter Street

Scatter the Mud

The Ballydesmond

The Barmaid

The Claire Jig

The Cliffs of Moher

The Connachtman’s Rambles

The Cuckoo

The Donegal Reel

The Glenbeigh Hornpipe

The Green Meadow

The Humours of Tulla

The Lilting Banshee

The Lilting Fisherman

The Milliner's Daughter

The Mug of Brown Ale

The Pride of Leinster

The Rambling Pitchfork

The Rights of Man

The Road To Lisdoonvarna

The Sally Gardens

The Ships are Sailing

The Showman's Fancy

The Sligo Maid

The Star of Munster

The Teetotaller

The Templehouse Jig

When Sick is it Tea You Want?

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

No requirements.


What information do you require about a venue?

Best parking location. If any stairs.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I provide a small powered speaker and wireless microphone set for my accordion.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

I can provide Spotify service between sets upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

I performed on a television show called The Piano on ABC in 2025 and got to play the accordion and piano at the same time!


What's your favourite type of event?

I love performing at weddings and roving at markets.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I have been playing the piano accordion for 11 years and started busking as a hobby which quickly led to bookings for cultural events and private parties. Performing is now my full time job and I feel incredibly lucky to do my passion for a living. I perform at funerals, weddings, engagement parties, bridal showers, birthdays, anniversaries, cultural events, markets and more.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Yann Tiersen inspired me to learn piano accordion. La Valse d'Amelie is the reason I became obsessed with accordion music as a teenager.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I normally arrive 30 minutes before an event if I am performing acoustically. If I am performing with amplification then I arrive 60 mins early to do a sound check, depending on the event. For roving performances I require a break after 45 mins. For seated performances I can play for longer periods and tailor set times to suit the event.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I am more than happy to perform outside, as long as there is shade during hot weather and shelter if it rains.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I always consider my client's requests for repertoire and always fulfill their wishes when I can. If the request requires more time and planning then there may be an extra fee involved.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Beautiful, musical, inspiring, transportive, excellent.


Do you perform with a music stand?

No. My repertoire is memorised.


Do you perform with other musicians?

Yes. I can bring on board other musicians to create a band if required. Ie. Oompah band or Irish band.

Recent Clients

Lucy Riddett has performed for these clients:

Alliance Francaise de Geelong

Alliance Francaise de Melbourne

Australian Open

Geelong Folk Music Club

Queen Victoria Market

Estia Health

Bupa Aged Care

Piper Heidsiek

With Harper Lu

Oktoberfest in the Gardens

Swiss Festival

Venues

Lucy Riddett has performed at these venues:

Das Bierhaus

Corner Hotel

Chateau Dore Mandurang

Farm Vigano

Marnong Estate

The Heights Heritage House

Collins Place

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Classical

1920s Music

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

Folk

Ceilidh

Traditional Irish Folk

Traditional Scottish Folk

Gypsy Jazz

Christmas

Church Music

Background Music

World Music

Bavarian Oompah

French Music

German Music

Greek Music

Italian Music

Russian Music

Scottish Music

Spanish Music

Tango

Features:

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

PA / sound system included

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