Folk Bands for hire in Edinburgh

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All the bands below are available to travel to Edinburgh
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£500 - £800
Folk bandCurrie

Folk tunes and songs on fiddle and guitar with a healthy dose of original flare. We're experts at creating an atmosphere that is just right!

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£1175 - £1825
Folk bandEdinburgh

The Jacobites are an exceptional ceilidh band based in Edinburgh that offer professional ceilidhs for weddings, festivals and events.

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£450 - £650
Folk bandBathgate

Harp/ clarsach/ guitar and fiddle/violinist duet.

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£1500 - £3500
Folk bandEdinburgh

World-Class International World Folk Electronica Band

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£680 - £1100
Folk bandEdinburgh

Edinburgh based folk trio. Book for ceilidhs, weddings, background music and more. Songs and tunes on wooden flute, fiddle and clarsach.

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£500 - £650
Folk bandEdinburgh

Hang drum / Handpan Player available as solo or with guitarist, performing a fusion of folk, jazz and blues, originals and covers.

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£320 - £700
Folk bandEdinburgh

The beautifully elegant duo of Stravair. We've quickly become the most popular guitar and violin duo in Scotland. Guaranteed to move you!

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£1000 - £1200
Folk bandEdinburgh

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band represent High-Quality Sound and Musicianship – without Losing Traditional Roots

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Folk bandBathgate

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Rock Ceilidh Band!

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Folk bandLeven

The bands energetic style fuses traditional ceilidh tunes with some exciting modern twists,makes for an enjoyable evening of music and Dance

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From£1425
Folk bandBallymena

100% GENUINE IRISH BAND, DIRECT FROM THE GLENS OF ANTRIM

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From£640
Folk bandBlackpool

The Blackaways are a very lively, energetic band playing a combination of Acoustic, Celtic, Irish, Rock covers.

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£400 - £1500
Folk bandLeeds

Helian is an amazing 5 piece folk band playing covers and originals! Trained and formed at Leeds Conservatoire, book to add some magic!

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From£600
Folk bandBelfast

We are a three piece band who perform Irish traditional music and folk, both tunes and song. In both Irish and English.

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£300 - £500
Folk bandStone

Folk duo playing folk, traditional, jazz, popular classics.

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£1195 - £1395
Folk bandStockport

Make your event an outstanding, unforgettable experience with the UK's finest professional Scottish ceilidh band for hire.

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£900 - £1750
Folk bandGreater Manchester

The #1 collective of pro musicians from Greater Manchester who deliver Funk, Soul, Motown and much more. We are your band!

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£725 - £1015
Folk bandLeeds

Top-class Ceilidh / Barndance band based in Northern England. Aluinn play an exciting mix of Scottish, Irish, English and American jigs

Hiring a folk band in Edinburgh

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Popular genres:
Pop, Folk, Rock
Average response time:
6 hours
Busiest times:
March, June, July

How much does it cost to hire a folk band in Edinburgh?

The typical price per group member for folk bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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Bear in mind: musicians typically play for 45 mins with a 15 min break per hour.

Frequently asked questions

Can any folk band play my favourite song?

Professional folk bands will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that folk bands may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the folk band's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do folk bands take to set up?

Your folk band will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the folk band prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our folk bands are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our folk bands will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

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