{"id":1154,"date":"2018-06-28T16:06:06","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T15:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=1154"},"modified":"2023-12-28T16:12:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T16:12:26","slug":"guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/","title":{"rendered":"Mumford and Sons Style Bands &#8211; 2024 Booking Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumford and Sons style <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Hire Wedding Bands\">wedding bands<\/a> are a sure-fire way to create a unique experience that is both authentic and truly memorable for you and your guests if you&#8217;re considering a festival-themed or rustic barn wedding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/the-mumford-folk-collection?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=mumford and sons band&#038;utm_term=button_1\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Mumford &amp; Sons Bands\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, you will find everything you need to know when it comes to finding and booking <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/the-mumford-folk-collection\">modern folk bands like Mumford and Sons<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep on reading for all you need to know!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"#one\">Introduction<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one.1\">Why are they called Mumford &amp; Sons bands?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.2\">What instruments do the band play?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.3\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">What types of events can bands like Mumford &amp; Sons play for?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"#two\">Equipment &amp; Set Up<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#two.1\">Does the band need a PA system\/What equipment do I need to provide?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.2\">Do I need to provide food?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.3\">Can the band play outside?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.4\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.5\">How long will the band play for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.6\">How much setup time does a band need?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.7\">Does the band require parking?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"#three\">Repertoire<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#three.1\">Can I choose the songs the band play?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.2\">Can the band play my playlist before\/in between sets?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.3\">Can the band provide a DJ set?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.4\">Can the band play my favourite song?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"#four\">Booking The Band<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#four.1\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.2\">What&#8217;s the typical price for a Mumford &amp; Sons band?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.3\">Are there any other costs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.4\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to see instant quotes from folk-rock bands like Mumford &amp; Sons available for your event date, then Encore is the best place to start your search with a choice from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/the-mumford-folk-collection\">16 of the UK&#8217;s top acoustic bands, strolling bands, festival-style bands, and traditional folk bands<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"One\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">1. Introduction<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Mumford and Sons Style band is essentially a live music band that plays a mixture of popular repertoire in a folk-pop style. \u00a0The band line ups usually comprise of 4-5 musicians and instruments can vary. This genre of music can also be described as &#8220;indie-folk&#8221; or &#8220;folk-rock.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69fb696cc8420\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69fb696cc8420\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69fb696cc8420\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Why-are-they-called-a-Mumford-Sons-bands\" title=\"Why are they called a Mumford &amp; Sons bands?\">Why are they called a Mumford &amp; Sons bands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#What-instruments-do-the-band-play\" title=\"What instruments do the band play?\">What instruments do the band play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#What-types-of-events-can-bands-like-Mumford-Sons-play-for\" title=\"What types of events can bands like Mumford &amp; Sons play for?\">What types of events can bands like Mumford &amp; Sons play for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Does-the-band-need-a-PA-system-What-equipment-do-I-need-to-provide\" title=\"Does the band need a PA system \/ What equipment do I need to provide?\">Does the band need a PA system \/ What equipment do I need to provide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-food\" title=\"Do I need to provide food?\">Do I need to provide food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Can-the-band-play-outside\" title=\"Can the band play outside?\">Can the band play outside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#What-dress-code-can-I-expect\" title=\"What dress code can I expect?\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#How-long-will-the-band-play-for\" title=\"How long will the band play for?\">How long will the band play for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#How-much-setup-time-does-a-band-need\" title=\"How much setup time does a band need?\">How much setup time does a band need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Does-the-band-require-parking\" title=\"Does the\u00a0band require parking?\">Does the\u00a0band require parking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Can-I-choose-the-songs-the-band-play\" title=\"Can I choose the songs the band play?\">Can I choose the songs the band play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Can-the-band-play-my-playlists-beforein-between-sets\" title=\"Can the band play my playlists before\/in between sets?\">Can the band play my playlists before\/in between sets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Can-the-band-provide-a-DJ-set\" title=\"Can the band provide a DJ set?\">Can the band provide a DJ set?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Can-the-band-play-my-favourite-song\" title=\"Can the band play my favourite song?\">Can the band play my favourite song?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\" title=\" How far in advance should I book?\"> How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Whats-the-typical-price-for-a-Mumford-Sons-Band\" title=\"What\u2019s the typical price for a Mumford &amp; Sons Band?\">What\u2019s the typical price for a Mumford &amp; Sons Band?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#Are-there-any-other-costs\" title=\"Are there any other costs?\">Are there any other costs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/#What-next\" title=\"What next?\">What next?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-are-they-called-a-Mumford-Sons-bands\"><\/span><strong><a id=\"one.1\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Why are they called a Mumford &amp; Sons bands?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original band has had a huge impact on bringing this genre to a mainstream audience. \u00a0Combined with the rising trend in festival-themed and vintage style weddings, there is now a huge demand for Mumford and Sons tribute bands to perform at weddings as an alternative to the \u2018traditional\u2019 wedding band.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rGKfrgqWcv0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-instruments-do-the-band-play\"><\/span><b><a id=\"one.2\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What instruments do the band play?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The instruments played by Irish folk bands like Mumford and Sons can vary but tend to be a combination of Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards and Double Bass. \u00a0Line ups may also contain a variety of synthesisers, banjo, fiddle, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Hire Violinists\">violin<\/a> and trombone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-types-of-events-can-bands-like-Mumford-Sons-play-for\"><\/span><b><a id=\"one.3\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What types of events can bands like Mumford &amp; Sons play for?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumford and Sons style bands are hugely popular for festival weddings, enabling couples to deliver a truly authentic experience for both themselves and their guests. At Encore, we offer an unrivalled choice of the <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\">UK&#8217;s best wedding musicians<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are also incredibly popular choices to headline summer festival events and private garden parties for special occasions like landmark birthdays\/anniversaries etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZzprDEdw2Ic?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Magnolia-Sky\">Magnolia Sky<\/a>, in their own words, is an &#8220;Acoustic folk-rock band ready to party!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"two\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">2. Band Equipment &amp; Setup<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does-the-band-need-a-PA-system-What-equipment-do-I-need-to-provide\"><\/span><b><a id=\"two.1\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Does the band need a PA system \/ What equipment do I need to provide?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The band will usually provide their own PA system and include this in their original quote but it is always worth double-checking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your venue already provides a PA system then you simply let the group know and they may be able to reduce their quote for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-food\"><\/span><b><a id=\"two.2\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do I need to provide food?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is at your discretion but is definitely helpful to ensure the band have the energy to deliver their best performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-band-play-outside\"><\/span><b><a id=\"two.3\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Can the band play outside?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, absolutely! This will, of course, depend on the weather and your band will be able to advise you on outdoor power requirements for them to set up. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-dress-code-can-I-expect\"><\/span><b><a id=\"two.4\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What dress code can I expect?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/the-mumford-folk-collection\">Mumford and Sons style bands<\/a> will dress similar to how they appear in their promo photos. \u00a0If there are special requirements for your particular event you can discuss and agree on this with your favourite bands prior to booking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-will-the-band-play-for\"><\/span><b><a id=\"two.5\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How long will the band play for?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard playing time for a performance is 2 x 45 minute sets. \u00a0An experienced professional band will have a huge and varied repertoire at their disposal so groups will usually be happy to provide an additional set should you require it. \u00a0This will usually increase the quote.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-setup-time-does-a-band-need\"><\/span><b><a id=\"two.6\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How much setup time does a band need?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bands usually require about 1.5 hours to load in, get set up and sound check.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does-the-band-require-parking\"><\/span><b><a id=\"two.7\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Does the\u00a0band require parking?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The band will need 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/db666f15d98e7bb62fa296302b7251dd-1.jpg?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/db666f15d98e7bb62fa296302b7251dd-1.jpg?resize=570%2C380&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/db666f15d98e7bb62fa296302b7251dd-1.jpg?resize=740%2C493&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/db666f15d98e7bb62fa296302b7251dd-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Encore Wedding Band, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Wilderminds\">The Wilderminds<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><a id=\"three\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">3. Mumford &amp; Sons Songs \/ Playlists \/ Repertoire<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you may expect, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/the-mumford-folk-collection\">Mumford and Sons bands<\/a> will have popular song choices from the original band as well as other well-known bands in the folk-pop genre to include in their setlist. \u00a0They also have lots of other material to perform, including the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/party-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"14\" title=\"Hire Party Bands\">party band<\/a> wedding songs, to ensure all of your guests are dancing and having fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-I-choose-the-songs-the-band-play\"><\/span><b><a id=\"three.1\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Can I choose the songs the band play?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The band will be able to advise on what material gets guests dancing and when best to place them in the sets but ultimately they will tailor the experience to your preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-band-play-my-playlists-beforein-between-sets\"><\/span><b><a id=\"three.2\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Can the band play my playlists before\/in between sets?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most bands are more than happy to provide playlisted music via their PA system before and in between their live sets. \u00a0If you\u2019d like to input a song selection or even supply the full playlist, this is fine too. Bands usually include this service at no additional cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-band-provide-a-DJ-set\"><\/span><b><a id=\"three.3\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Can the band provide a DJ set?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most bands can provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"Hire DJs\">DJ<\/a> service after their performance so you can keep the party going. \u00a0This usually comes at an additional cost with the average price being \u00a3150-\u00a3200 though it will vary depending on the band.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-band-play-my-favourite-song\"><\/span><b><a id=\"three.4\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Can the band play my favourite song?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the majority of cases, absolutely. \u00a0Great bands take pride in delivering unforgettable experiences. \u00a0If there is a song you would like that isn\u2019t included in the band&#8217;s repertoire list simply make the request and they will likely learn it for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/the-mumford-folk-collection\">Contact one of our Mumford and Sons-inspired folk bands<\/a> to create your very own bespoke playlist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><a id=\"four\"><\/a>4. Booking a Mumford &amp; Sons Style Band<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> <a id=\"four.1\"><\/a>How far in advance should I book?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peak dates can fill up very fast, even up to a year in advance. \u00a0Saturdays between May and September are the most popular dates for weddings. \u00a0Luckily, at Encore we have thousands of amazing bands signed up to the platform so will be able to quickly curate fantastic options for you months, weeks or even days before your event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of how far away your event date is, we certainly recommend that you lock the date in once you\u2019ve identified a band you really like. \u00a0It can be incredibly frustrating to find out your favourite band has been booked elsewhere for your date!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats-the-typical-price-for-a-Mumford-Sons-Band\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.2\"><\/a>What\u2019s the typical price for a Mumford &amp; Sons Band?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/the-mumford-folk-collection\">hire a Mumford and Sons band<\/a>, you can expect to pay anywhere between \u00a31200 and \u00a32000 for high quality and experienced professional bands. Prices can fluctuate slightly depending on the number of band members, date and distance from the venue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We often advise clients to budget \u00a3200-\u00a3300 per musician so you can expect to generally pay more for a larger line up as there are more musicians to pay.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are-there-any-other-costs\"><\/span><b><a id=\"four.3\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Are there any other costs?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Encore the price you see is the price you pay. \u00a0Bands will provide you with a performance quote that includes VAT and travel. \u00a0The travel expense takes into account petrol\/train tickets, flights, overnight stay (if required) etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.4\"><\/a>How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking through Encore means there is no need for contacting back and forth with your chosen band. \u00a0Both client and musician are protected via Encore\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/terms\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T&amp;C policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encore only requires a 35% deposit to book a band, with the remaining balance required a few weeks before the performance date. \u00a0The payment is then passed on to the musicians the day after the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/the-mumford-folk-collection?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=mumford and sons band&#038;utm_term=button_2\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Mumford &amp; Sons Bands\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-next\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">What next?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we have covered everything you need to know when it comes to finding and booking a Mumford and Sons style band for your event. \u00a0If you have any additional questions or comments please do get in touch with me at joel@encoremusicians.com. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to begin your search for the perfect band,<\/span>\u00a0browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/the-mumford-folk-collection\">fabulous list of bands<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and we\u2019ll show you quotes from amazing Mumford and Sons style bands within minutes!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumford and Sons style wedding bands are a sure-fire way to create a unique experience that is both authentic and truly memorable for you and your guests if you&#8217;re considering a festival-themed or rustic barn wedding.\u00a0 In this guide, you will find everything you need to know when it comes to finding and booking modern [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1584,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[2895],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.3 - 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