Early Music Ensembles for hire Near You
Latest reviews of our Early Music Ensembles
"My experience was excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend."
Christian hired Caliban's Dream for a Private event
"They were extremely friendly and adapted well to the crazy event going on around them. The dances we were taught went down extremely well land everyone loved listening to the very skilled musicians"
Kay hired Gaita Medieval Music ensemble for a Private event
"We had the pleasure of having Caliban's dream playing for the afternoon at our viking wedding. We cant thank them enough for the PERFECT performance!!!! Thanks to them, the afternoon was even more amazing that what we imagined it to be! Their music took us back in time and it truly felt like a dream. Every single guest was amazed by them and felt like they were in a film set!! They are extremely talented, they were very flexible and they adapted perfectly to our needs and the weather. Thank you thank you thank you!!! Adam & Noe "
Noelia hired Caliban's Dream for a Wedding
FAQs about hiring Early music ensembles in the UK
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Can any early music ensemble play my favourite song?
Professional early music ensembles will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that early music ensembles may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the early music ensemble's song list on their Encore profile.
How much time do early music ensembles take to set up?
Your early music ensemble 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 early music ensemble 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 early music ensembles 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 early music ensembles will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.
Hiring an Early Music Ensemble Near You
Useful information
Early music ensembles in the UK typically play Pop, Classical, Jazz, and most respond to enquiries within 4 hours. Demand peaks in June, July, August, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.
How much does it cost to hire an Early Music Ensemble in the UK?
Prices for Early music ensembles vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Early music ensembles typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Early music ensembles from £400 per performer upwards.
A guide to hiring Early Music Ensembles
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Our musicians are happy to travel and we can provide artists in any part of the UK and Ireland. We regulary send artists abroad to perform accross Europe (and globally) for special occasions. Use the button to the right to get matched with musicians near you.
This page was created by the Encore team using data from 325 bookings and 160 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 16 May 2026
