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Folk Bands for hire in Aberdeen

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Hire Reel of Fortune Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£750 - £1250
Folk bandAberdeen

We are a three or four piece ceilidh band and DJ who play at weddings, corporate events, student balls and all other occasions.

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Hire Fairdin Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£875 - £1000
Folk bandInverurie

High energy 3 piece ceilidh band with folks song providing first class entertainments for weddings and all other functions. (Disco Package)

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Hire Rachel and Dominic Folk band with Encore
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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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Hire ALTAGORE Folk band with Encore
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From£1425
Folk bandBallymena

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

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Hire Helian Folk band with Encore
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£400 - £1500
Folk bandLeeds

Helian is an amazing 4 piece folk band playing covers and originals! Trained and formed at Leeds Conservatoire, book to add some magic!

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Hire Ériu Folk band with Encore
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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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Hire Douglas and Moss Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1000
Folk bandBlackburn

Spellbinding, professional fiddle/guitar duo. Bringing something really special to your event.

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Hire The Cavemen Folk band with Encore
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£506.25 - £1250
Folk bandMunlochy

The ultimate party band in the Highlands, ideal for weddings, functions and community events - folk through to classic rock and ceilidh!

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Hire The Jacobites Folk band with Encore
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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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Hire Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£375 - £1125
Folk bandNewcastle upon Tyne

An energetic Scottish 3-piece Ceilidh band with a fresh twist, based in Newcastle. Genderless calling & LGBT+ inclusive.

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Hire Aluinn Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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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

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Hire Price of My Pig Folk band with Encore
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£1150 - £1250
Folk bandLancaster

“Price Of My Pig (a great name for a band) come from the North West England in the UK… a high octane folk/funk dance band"- Folk Roots Radio

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Hire The Good Night Club Folk band with Encore
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£875 - £1000
Folk bandColne

“Top 10 Most Booked Wedding Band” on Encore in 2023! Personalised entertainment. Suitable for the entire family. Free DJ service included!

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Hire Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£1025 - £1650
Folk bandLeeds

Vibrant and exciting ceilidh band based in Leeds, with experienced caller, Robin Fishwick.

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Hire Bass Rock Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£780 - £1300
Folk bandGlasgow

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

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Hire SaltEnders Folk band with Encore
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£562.50 - £937.50
Folk bandShipley

North England’s Multi-Award Winning Acoustic Band SaltEnders is one of the top wedding and function bands in the region!

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Hire The Wild Murphys Folk band with Encore
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£975 - £1500
Folk bandDarlington

The UK's top rated and busiest Irish Tribute Group

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Hire The Rock Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1125
Folk bandBathgate

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

Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Aberdeen

Back of the Bush
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"Back o'th Bush were brilliant. They provided the entertainment for my 60th birthday Ceilidh party. My family and friends loved it! My party was everything I'd hoped and that was hugely down to the entertainment."

Tracey hired Back of the Bush for a Private event (available in Aberdeen)

Verified Review, 27 September 2024
Helian
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"They were just perfect! Helian came to play at our joint birthday party and it could not have been easier. I have never booked a band before but the communication with Ben was easy and efficient. Their music is beatiful and their set built until we had multiple generations dancing! "

Anna hired Helian for a Private event (available in Aberdeen)

Verified Review, 20 July 2024
Helian
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"Helian performed at our wedding, providing a beautiful ambience during the reception dinner and making the day come alive. They were so friendly and even played a requested song (many of our guests were thrilled!) Thank you!"

Cameron hired Helian for a Wedding (available in Aberdeen)

Verified Review, 11 November 2023

FAQs about hiring Folk Bands in Aberdeen

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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.

Hiring a Folk Band in Aberdeen

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Popular genres:
Folk, Pop, Rock
Average response time:
8 hours
Busiest times:
March, June, August

How much does it cost to hire a Folk Band in Aberdeen?

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

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