Folk Bands for hire in Ayrshire and Arran

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Hire Heather Duo Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandAyrshire, UK

We are a vocal/piano and violin duo offering all genres of music including classical, Scottish, folk and pop.

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Hire Common Thyme Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandDalry

Common Thyme is a very exciting group formed by four musicians who all have a passion for performing.

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Hire Twa Threeds Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandDalry

Perfect for any occasion, we provide a laid-back style of music which suits either background or in a wedding ceremony or concert setting.

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Hire Morrigan’s Bow 🏹  Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandManchester

Lively, up-beat folk duo guaranteed to get the whole pub dancing! Perfect for a classy but energetic wedding party or pub set.

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Hire ALTAGORE Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandBallymena

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

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Hire Behan's Footsteps Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandLeeds

Irish Folk Duo of Brothers, Accordion, Violin, Guitar and Vocals.

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Hire The Cavemen Folk band with Encore
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£506.25 - £1562.50
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 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 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 Teine (Chenna)  Folk band with Encore
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£300 - £500
Folk bandStone

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

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Hire Lois Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandPreston

Meet myself and my fellow musicians! Whether it’s a duo, trio or a full band we can accommodate to your event.

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Hire Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£787.50 - £1700
Folk bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Spreading Scottish Ceilidh around the North-East: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced all are welcome!

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Hire The Jacobites Folk band with Encore
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£1468.75 - £2406.25
Folk bandEdinburgh

The renowned Scottish Ceilidh band featuring folk/rock/pop covers and Scottish and Irish songs available for weddings and events

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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 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 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 Burdock Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandBirmingham

Award winning ceilidh band - played 500+ venues from Grand Halls to front lounges Inclusive, gender-free, amazing fun, great memories/photos

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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.

Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Ayrshire and Arran

Behan's Footsteps
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"Barney, Oscar and the band were absolutely amazing - both in the run up to our wedding and on the day itself! The music was a real highlight of the day - from the beautiful processional music, to the raucous hora dancing to the fabulous swing standards. Thank you so much! "

Annie hired Behan's Footsteps for a Wedding (available in Ayrshire and Arran)

Verified Review, 29 June 2025
Morrigan’s Bow 🏹
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"Morrigans Bow were absolutely brilliant, they made our party very lively, everyone commented on how great they were. They played a good range of music which catered for everyone there. They were excellent musicians and singers. I am so pleased I booked them and I would definitely book them again for a party. Worth every penny. I would highly recommend them x"

Michelle hired Morrigan’s Bow 🏹 for a Wedding anniversary (available in Ayrshire and Arran)

Verified Review, 21 June 2025
The Cavemen
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"Awesome!"

Giles hired The Cavemen for a Wedding (available in Ayrshire and Arran)

Verified Review, 7 June 2025

FAQs about hiring Folk bands in Ayrshire And Arran

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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 Ayrshire And Arran

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Popular genres:
Folk, Pop, Jazz
Average response time:
10 hours
Busiest times:
June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Folk Band in Ayrshire and Arran?

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

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