Alleya
Alleya is a London-based musician and international violinist. Alleya has performed internationally in Rome, Monaco, Cork, the United States and the French alps. Having performed in a variety of luxury events and festivals, Alleya is a vibrant and captivating artist. She’s worked on screen with The X Factor, the Lidl Christmas Campaign 2018 and television productions for Amazon Prime. In early 2020, Alleya toured as a solo violinist for Rebecca Ferguson (X Factor Runner Up 2010) on her UK Tour as well as performing as lead violinist for So Solid Crew 21 Years Reunion Show in London. Alleya performed at The Pride of Britain Awards as celebrity dinner entertainment in both 2018 and 2019.
Alleya is classically trained and began studies at the age of four, eventually attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and earning a BFA in violin performance from the School of Music. Since relocating to London, she has worked as a freelance violinist across the UK and worldwide. Highlights of her work include orchestral performances at Royal Festival Hall, sharing stages with Rick Wakeman, Alfie Boe, Joyce El-Khoury and Michael Fabiano. Alleya frequently records in sessions at Abbey Road Studios and Metropolis Studios working with producers for Octavian, pop and rock acts, and recently a film soundtrack in Japan. Alleya also recorded strings for Pill Bug Interactive’s indie video game Making It Home in May 2020.
In 2020 and 2021, Alleya focused mainly on remote recording work. She recorded several pieces for Jordan Rees (EMI) to be used in television and video games. Alleya also performed in music videos for Big Zuu and Duran Duran and performed live for the 2021 Manoto TV special for Nowruz featuring Sahar Moghaddas, Sogand Soheili, Mehran Atash and Alireza Saremi. Duran Duran’s cover of ‘Five Years’ by David Bowie was released on the global livestream Mike Garson’s ‘Just For One Day’ tribute to David Bowie and featured Alleya’s string group Solas Strings. In collaboration with Danny O’Donoghue, Alleya recorded violin on “If Ever However Whenever Forever” by Picture This. The hit single from their upcoming album “Life In Colour” will soon be featured on Love Island.
In addition, Alleya performs as an LED electric violinist. She’s experienced in playing solo, alongside DJs, with string ensembles and touring bands. She has also worked in groups for choreographed shows. She performs with a wireless to allow roaming and audience interaction for an exciting atmosphere. Alleya enjoys playing many genres like pop, drum and bass, house, hip-hop, R&B, and more. Alleya has performed at festivals opening for artists such as Craig Charles and Run The Jewels. Alleya enjoys playing weddings and events because she believes music can be a strong component in sustaining amazing memories for any special day or occasion.