Folk Bands for hire in Highlands and Islands

Hire a folk band in Highlands and Islands for your event today. 26 of the most professional acts to choose from.

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All the bands below are available to travel to Highlands and Islands
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£565 - £765
Folk bandGlasgow

The Brogues are a UK-based ceilidh band who met in Glasgow and now play all over the country. #lovetoceilidh

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£450 - £800
Folk bandDingwall

BlackRock Ceilidh - Enthusiastic and experienced. Committed to craic ! One of the busiest bands in the Highlands

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£1000 - £1500
Folk bandScotland, UK

Celtic Horizon band performed for many years in the UK and Europe and specialise in Corporate events, Theatres, Festivals, Weddings, etc.

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From£1425
Folk bandBallymena

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

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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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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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£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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£750 - £1250
Folk bandAberdeen

We are a three piece ceilidh band and DJ who play at weddings, corporate events, student balls and all other occasions.

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£565 - £695
Folk bandGlasgow

Al & Grace are award-winningTwo Far Flung UK-based multi-instrument folk/Americana/acoustic duo Male&female vocals Piano/flute/fiddle/guitar

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From£640
Folk bandGlasgow

Nevis Ceilidh Band are a 3 piece ceilidh band based in Glasgow comprising of fiddle, piano, drums and dance caller!

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£350 - £1850
Folk bandDundee

The Staffin Island Ceilidh Band is one of the best Ceilidh bands in East & Central Scotland! We specialise in Wedding Ceilidhs & Events.

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Folk bandBathgate

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Rock Ceilidh Band!

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£1500 - £3500
Folk bandEdinburgh

World-Class International World Folk Electronica Band

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£450 - £550
Folk bandBathgate

Harp/ clarsach/ guitar and fiddle/violinist duet.

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£680 - £1100
Folk bandEdinburgh

Edinburgh based folk trio. Book for ceilidhs, weddings, background music and more. Songs and tunes on wooden flute, fiddle and clarsach.

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£500 - £650
Folk bandEdinburgh

Hang drum / Handpan Player available as solo or with guitarist, performing a fusion of folk, jazz and blues, originals and covers.

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£1000 - £1200
Folk bandEdinburgh

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band represent High-Quality Sound and Musicianship – without Losing Traditional Roots

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£320 - £700
Folk bandEdinburgh

The beautifully elegant duo of Stravair. We've quickly become the most popular guitar and violin duo in Scotland. Guaranteed to move you!

Hiring a folk band

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Popular genres:
Pop, Rock, Folk
Average response time:
5 hours
Busiest times:
July, September, December

How much does it cost to hire a folk band?

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

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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