Folk Bands available to hire in Carlisle
Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Carlisle
"We booked the Shackleton Trio for our wedding and we are so happy with their performance. They are such a talented group and they are exactly what we were looking for. They even learnt our first dance song for us, since we really wanted it played live. They did such a brilliant job! My wife and I will cherish that memory for the rest of our lives. I was in contact with the lead singer, Georgia, in the weeks/months leading up to the event. Her communication was brilliant and it really put me at ease while planning our wedding. I can't recommend the Shackleton Trio enough and we'd love to book them again for any future events. "
James hired The Shackleton Trio for a Wedding (available in Carlisle)
"Had a ceilidh at the Fochabers Institute to celebrate some family events. The Cavemen were fantastic, good communications beforehand, turned up in good time to set up and do sound checks. Musicians, vocalist, caller, sound quality all really excellent (and we had musicians in the crowd to be a testament to that!), they played a mix of ceilidh dances and some good tunes in between. Some of our guests were asking for their contact details for future events, so that says it all. Thanks guys for making our evening such a roaring success. Everyone loved it. "
Amelia hired The Cavemen for a Private event (available in Carlisle)
"The boys were absolutely great "
Catherine hired Behan's Footsteps for a Wedding (available in Carlisle)
FAQs about hiring Folk bands in Carlisle
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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 Carlisle
Useful information
Folk bands in Carlisle typically play Folk, Pop, Rock, and most respond to enquiries within 12 hours. Demand peaks in June, August, September, 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 a Folk Band in Carlisle?
Prices for Folk bands vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Folk bands typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Folk bands from £400 per performer upwards.
A guide to hiring Folk Bands
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 2978 bookings and 1515 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 19 September 2026
