Folk Bands available to hire in Carlisle
Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Carlisle
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What can we say about Altagore other than… absolutely brilliant! ☘️🎻🍻 They played at our daughter Megan and Frankie’s wedding and had the place absolutely bouncing. From the first tune, the dance floor was packed and pretty much stayed that way all night! Fantastic musicians, great craic and an incredible ability to read the room. They brought exactly the atmosphere you want at a wedding: loads of energy, singing, dancing, laughter and probably a few people discovering dance moves they really shouldn’t have attempted! 😂 We’ve had so many guests tell us how good the band were, which says it all. A massive thank you to Altagore for helping make an already special day into one hell of a party. If you’re looking for a band that’ll get everyone from the youngsters to the aunties and uncles onto the dance floor, these are your guys. Highly recommended. Sláinte lads! ☘️🥂🎶"
Neil hired ALTAGORE for a Wedding (available in Carlisle)
"We hired The Cavemen for our wedding, and we thoroughly enjoyed listening to them playing. Professional and friendly. They were able to gauge the room and had a great selection of songs. Guests kept saying how good the band was! "
Christina hired The Cavemen for a Wedding (available in Carlisle)
"I do not have enough words to say how happy we were with Jack, Charlie and Caleb. They were absolutely incredible. So professional and brilliant musicians. I truly loved having you guys and I hope you enjoyed our party. We will absolutely book you guys again and I’d strongly advise others to do so. Everyone keeps complimenting them to me and it’s easy to see why. All the best, Tom, Ana and Santi"
Tom hired Morrigan’s Bow 🏹 for a Private event (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 10 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.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 2982 bookings and 1499 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 29 August 2026
