Folk Bands for hire in County Durham

33 reviews

£375 - £1125

Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band

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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5 reviews

£975 - £1500

The Wild Murphys

Folk bandDarlington

The UK's top rated and busiest Irish Tribute Group

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17 reviews

£620

Berking Mad Ceilidh Band

Folk bandWhitley Bay

Berking Mad is a very experienced ceilidh band with a dancer friendly caller who will help everyone to enjoy the event. Wide repertoire.

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13 reviews

£750 - £1875

Monster Ceilidh Band

Folk bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Experience one of the UK's most renowned ceilidh bands, featuring world-class folk musicians.

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6 reviews

Daisy Chute Band

Folk bandLondon

Daisy Chute Band play folk, americana & jazz music & play gigs in & around London. Instruments include vocals, banjo, gtr, dble bass +more!

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14 reviews

£575 - £700

Fiddler's Drift

Folk bandLondon

Exquisite folk tunes and irresistible close harmony singing. Seth and Chris have been featured on BBC 1 and performed at Glastonbury...

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10 reviews

£372.50 - £881.25

The Worried Men of Gower

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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£1000 - £3000

Folk With Us

Folk bandLondon

Upbeat 4-7pc band, playing your favourite all-time hits in folky bluegrass arrangements, style Mumford & Sons.

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£500 - £800

Rachel and Dominic

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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From£1425

ALTAGORE

Folk bandBallymena

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

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12 reviews

£312.50 - £1250

Corwin & Grace

Folk bandLondon

Internationally touring duo with multiple lineups: Pop Hits and Classics or Celtic Music, perfect for weddings, parties, functions, & pubs

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5 reviews

£312.50 - £600

Mavis Duo

Folk bandCambridge

Folk duo to bring the life and soul to your party! Whether your guests are tapping their feet to jigs and reels, or swaying to fado music.

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3 reviews

Morrigan’s Bow 🏹

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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4 reviews

£400 - £1500

Helian

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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£750 - £1000

Moonrakers

Folk bandOxford

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

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2 reviews

From£350

Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer

Folk bandBraintree

Vicki Swan & Jonny effortlessly blend traditional material with contemporary sounds.

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2 reviews

Behan's Footsteps

Folk bandBirmingham

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

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3 reviews

£300 - £500

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Consett
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Darlington
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Hartlepool
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Peterlee
Seaham
Sedgefield
Shildon
Spennymoor
Stanhope
Stanley
Tow Law
Willington
Wolsingham

Postcodes covered:

DH1, DH2, DH3, DH4, DH6, DH7, DH8, DH9, DL1, DL11, DL12, DL13, DL14, DL15, DL16, DL17, DL2, DL3, DL4, DL5, NE16, NE17, NE39, SR7, SR8, TS16, TS18, TS19, TS2, TS20, TS21, TS22, TS23, TS24, TS25, TS26, TS27, TS28, TS29

Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in County Durham

"Truly amazing! Daisy was the ultimate professional "

Dave hired Daisy Chute Band for a Charity event (available in County Durham)

Verified Review, 4 October 2024

"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 County Durham)

Verified Review, 27 September 2024

"Behan’s Footateps played at my husband’s retirement party. They were very friendly and were fantastic. It was very cold and windy but they smiled through it and were very flexible. 10/10"

Thorn hired Behan's Footsteps for a Private event (available in County Durham)

Verified Review, 14 September 2024

FAQs about hiring Folk Bands in County Durham

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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 County Durham

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Popular genres:

Folk, Pop, Rock

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8 hours

Busiest times:

March, June, August

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

The typical price per group member for Folk Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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