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Wayland Smithy

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About Wayland Smithy

Wayland Smithy are a band ideally suited to festivals with their brand of Alternative Electric Folk music. Guaranteed to get toes tapping.
Festival band
Bedfordshire, UK
Public liability insurance of £5 million

Wayland Smithy was formed in the summer of 2018 at a Ceilidh Experience session at the Stables Theatre, Milton Keynes. There were four bands constructed on day one of the session who after 6 weeks of rehearsal went on to play at a public Ceilidh at The Stables. It was a fantastic night and a good time was had by all both dancers and the bands. After the session we decided to stay together and see what else we could do. We all have a love for folk music but wanted to create a certain “Smiffy” sound by adding a little extra to some familiar and traditional tunes. More melody musicians have since been added to the band to create a musical experience loved by festival audiences.

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Wayland Smithy's Song list

Boys of Bedlam
Bear dance
Amarosso
Black leg miner
Cousin Jack
Fields of Athenry
Back home in Derry
I am Australian
White Hare
Marty Groves
Wellerman
Twa Corbies
Ride on
Rochdale Coconut Dance
Highland Mary
Dirty old Town
Road to Lisdoonvarna
Morrisons Jig
Bring 'em all in
Bonny Ship the Diamond
Ordinary Man
My love is like a red red rose
Ye banks and brays
Fairy Dance
Drowsy Maggie
Irish Washerwoman

Wayland Smithy's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£750
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We play alternative folk which is ideally suited to festivals.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Great Linford Festival Heckington Show Linslade Canal Festival Thriplow Daffodil Festival

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Any Folk artist/Electric Folk bands.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Heckington Show, the largest village show in the UK

Do you have different line-up options?

No we are a six piece band. Drums, Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Whistle and Octave Mandolin/Banjo. Four members of the band perform vocals.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We are very accommodating where possible. If timings change let us know as soon as possible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 30mins to 1 hours before the performance time. For festivals we can set up backstage for a fast turn around.

Can you roam around while you perform?

No only around the stage area.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We are open to suggestions from our song list. Or other songs if enough time to prepare.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

All equipment is included in our cost. We usually use the festival PA.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Within reason yes.
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk, Traditional English folk
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Event types:
Concert, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event
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