Folk Bands for hire in Greater Manchester

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Hire The Nat O'Brien Band Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ900 - ÂŁ1750
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 Riot Band Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ750
Folk bandBolton

The Riot Band is an experienced ceilidh band that plays festivals, parties, wedding receptions, and social events .

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Hire Tartan Trio Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ1062.50 - ÂŁ1250
Folk bandManchester

Young, energetic and professional ceilidh entertainment for Weddings and Events throughout the UK!

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Hire 🎸 ACOUSTIC DUO 🎤 kommy Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ205 - ÂŁ365
Folk bandStockport

Guaranteed to get the good vibes flowing in your venue, bringing a fresh groove and energy to the acoustic world.

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Hire Libby & Raddon Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ350 - ÂŁ650
Folk bandManchester

We're two classically trained musicians playing a wide range of folk and classical repertoire for concerts, weddings and events.

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Hire Mitchell and Vincent Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ500 - ÂŁ800
Folk bandStoke-sub-Hamdon

Fiddle & Guitar & vocals. Folk tunes and songs from the British Isles and beyond. Music to dance along with or to listen to! Glasto/Sky/BBC

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Hire Daisy Chute Band Folk band with Encore
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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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Hire Filkin's Drift Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ575 - ÂŁ700
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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Hire The Worried Men of Gower Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ360 - ÂŁ800
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 Head North Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ1200 - ÂŁ1800
Folk bandAlton

Hypnotic harmonies, magical melodies, tight tunes & driven rhythms served up with big smiles and bags of energy.

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Hire Folk With Us Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ1000 - ÂŁ3000
Folk bandLondon

Upbeat 2-6pc band, playing Folk, Ceilidh, Country, Pop and Rock hits in Fresh Arrangements, Acoustic or Amped . Classy and Sophisticated 👍

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Hire In Visible Gem Folk band with Encore
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FromÂŁ500
Folk bandGlastonbury

LELA MAI - Violin & Vocals ROSS CHILD - Cajon & Vocals RIK HARRINGTON - Guitar & Vocals

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Hire Rachel and Dominic Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ500 - ÂŁ800
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 Folkus Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ480 - ÂŁ1440
Folk bandSteyning

Vibrant fresh folk for all occasions.

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Hire Corwin & Grace Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ312.50 - ÂŁ1250
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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Hire ALTAGORE Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandBallymena

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

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Hire Dragonsfly Folk band with Encore
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FromÂŁ960
Folk bandGlastonbury

Dragonsfly are an upbeat Celtic and world folk dance band, guaranteed to get the party started.

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Hire Helian Folk band with Encore
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ÂŁ400 - ÂŁ1500
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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FAQs about hiring Folk Bands in Greater Manchester

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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 ÂŁ10 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 Greater Manchester

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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 Greater Manchester?

The typical price per group member for Folk Bands is:
ÂŁBudgetÂŁ220
ÂŁÂŁProÂŁ330
ÂŁÂŁÂŁHigh-endÂŁ400+

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Recent reviews of our Folk Bands in Greater Manchester

“Brilliant, they did a fab job, everyone got up and had a good dance 💃🏼 which is all I asked for. Would definitely recommend.”

3 July 2021
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Diane hired Rigs & Jeels for a Private event (available in Greater Manchester)

“In Visible Gem were fantastic entertainers with a great catalogue of songs. Patient on the day with our excited guests and kind folk who made our wedding uniquely Somerset. Thank you! ”

13 January 2024
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Helen hired In Visible Gem for a Wedding (available in Greater Manchester)

“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 Greater Manchester)

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