Folk Bands for hire in Gloucestershire

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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 The Publicans Folk band with Encore
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£450 - £1562.50
Folk bandKidlington

Anglo Irish Indie Folkery

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Hire The String of Roses Folk band with Encore
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£625 - £1125
Folk bandGloucestershire

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

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

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Hire Opa Rosa Folk band with Encore
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£1125 - £2500
Folk bandBristol

An energetic ensemble playing music from the Klezmer & Balkan traditions, fast gaining a reputation as one of Bristol’s most dynamic bands.

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Hire Bristol Ceilidh Collective Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandBristol

Raucous in our roots. All your Ceilidh needs, with a twist...

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Hire Valentia Folk band with Encore
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£569.99 - £850
Folk bandStroud

The finest acoustic Folk, Gypsy Jazz and Pop for your event!

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Hire My Tin Monkey Folk band with Encore
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£1250 - £2812.50
Folk bandBristol

Live music, a great show and all with an Irish flavour.

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Hire Cicada Duo Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £750
Folk bandCheltenham

Captivating close harmony duo with a professional service and playlist of modern and pop, soul, jazz, folk and Americana tunes.

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Hire Cahoots Folk band with Encore
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£1225 - £3000
Folk bandHereford

A rootsy, good-time party band with huge singalongs, classic hits and an infectious chemistry that never fails!

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Hire The Sunny Banks Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandBristol

Pure drop Irish folk music

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Hire Call Me Ceilidh Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandBristol

Bristol's #1 most popular ceilidh band! We pride ourselves in getting the dancers on the dance floor! Guaranteed to wow your guests!

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Hire Clarice Rarity Folk band with Encore
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£350 - £800
Folk bandFaringdon

Classical, Folk, Pop: Acoustic accompanied violin rep. Toured round the world for Ballet company - Akram Kahn. Recorded for pop and film.

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Hire Amesbury, Lambert & Gee Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandOxford

Anglo Irish Indie Folk Band.

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Hire Plump Hill Band Folk band with Encore
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£437.50
Folk bandGloucester

The Plump Hill Barn Dance and Ceilidh Band offers you over twenty five years' experience of playing for social occasions of all kinds.

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Hire Not Your Average Shamrocks Folk band with Encore
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£625 - £1500
Folk bandCheltenham

PARTY UNTIL THE CRAIC OF DAWN!

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Hire The Striking Clock Folk band with Encore
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£1600 - £3000
Folk bandBristol

#1 ceilidh party band in the South West! We’ve played at over 500 events including Glastonbury. Guaranteed to entertain your guests!

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Hire Lindsay & Paul Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandKidlington

Anglo Irish indie folkery

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Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Gloucestershire

Behan's Footsteps
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"Superb musicians! Really set the scene with music for our corporate event with as requested Eastern European folk music. Would 100% recommend."

Sarah hired Behan's Footsteps for a Corporate event (available in Gloucestershire)

Verified Review, 24 September 2025
Holly & Swerve
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"We had a great experience booking Holly to play at our wedding! She managed to find a different partner when it turned out Swerve was unavailable, and was very professional and communicative throughout the booking process. They were both very accomodating on the day and most importantly were brilliant musicians who played some lovely music that was very much enjoyed by our guests. Highly recommend!"

Matt hired Holly & Swerve for a Wedding (available in Gloucestershire)

Verified Review, 6 September 2025
Back of the Bush
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"There honestly are not words to describe how wonderful Ben and Richard are! We hired them to play our wedding in the Lake District, and not only did we get a wonderful folk duet, but we also got the unexpected treat of a Ceilidh dance! Everyone had an absolute ball, and hasn’t stopped raving about it. The epitome of professionalism and just the loveliest people too. It was more than we were expecting. We honestly can’t thank you enough! "

Zoe hired Back of the Bush for a Wedding (available in Gloucestershire)

Verified Review, 14 July 2025

FAQs about hiring Folk bands in Gloucestershire

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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 Gloucestershire

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

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

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

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