Folk Bands available to hire in Carlisle

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Hire The Worried Men of Gower Folk band with Encore
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£360 - £800
Folk bandSwansea

Swansea's #1 folk band! Guaranteed to get the party going. We can play for any event, big or small!

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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 Moonrakers Folk band with Encore
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£750 - £1000
Folk bandOxford

Celtic harp, cello, stringed instruments, female/male vocals. Traditional and contemporary songs/tunes from England, Scotland & Ireland.

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Hire Ar N-Ainm Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1250
Folk bandThame

Ar N-Ainm are a Celtic-Fusion Duo based in Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire.

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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 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 DryWood Folk Duo Folk band with Encore
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£400 - £1200
Folk bandMilton Keynes

Experienced and lively folk roots duo performing an eclectic mix of Traditional Folk, English, Irish, Americana, Cajun, Blues.

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Hire Behan's Footsteps Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandBirmingham

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 - £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 String of Roses  Folk band with Encore
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£400 - £600
Folk bandGloucestershire

An acoustic duo like no other promises to bring a unique and uplifting experience to your event.

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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 The Nat O'Brien Band Folk band with Encore
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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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Hire The Hat & The Fiddle Band Folk band with Encore
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£900 - £2500
Folk bandLlanelli

Energetic country-folk band from South Wales Bringing a mix of your favourite country/folk classics and modern hits

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Hire The Ukes of Hazzard Folk band with Encore
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£687.50 - £1850
Folk bandAylesbury

Your guests won't forget us! We guarantee smiles and great tunes, all with a twist of Uke!

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Hire Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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From£695
Folk bandChepstow

Cat’s Claw are arguably South Wales’ hardest-working ceilidh band. If you want a foot-stomping, roof-raising good time, look no further!

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

Genderless Scottish-style Ceilidh band with a contemporary twist.

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

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

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

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

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Recent reviews of our Folk Bands in Carlisle

“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!”

11 November 2023
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Cameron hired Helian for a Wedding (available in Carlisle)

“We couldn’t have been happier with Rachel and Dominic for our recent wedding. All our guests loved the music and we heard so many positive comments about the great atmosphere created after dinner. They had us up on our feet for the faster tunes! Totally recommend them x”

2 September 2023
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Jo hired Rachel and Dominic for a Wedding (available in Carlisle)

“Amazing, great musicians”

6 July 2023
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Rebecca hired Rachel and Dominic for a Wedding (available in Carlisle)

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