Folk Bands for hire in Highlands and Islands

3 reviews

£506.25 - £1250

The Cavemen

Folk bandMunlochy

The ultimate party band in the Highlands, ideal for weddings, functions and community events - folk through to classic rock and ceilidh!

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19 reviews

£450 - £800

BlackRock Ceilidh

Folk bandDingwall

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

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16 reviews

£400 - £1115

The Brogues

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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2 reviews

£1500 - £2250

Celtic Horizon band

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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8 reviews

£520 - £990

The Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band

Folk bandScotland, UK

Vibrant ceilidh band available for weddings, parties and events throughout Scotland!

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3 reviews

£500 - £1500

CELTIC FRIENDS

Folk bandScotland, UK

Celtic Friends folk are Corporate event specialists. They have over 25 years success in Celtic Folk Music. Book from solo to 5 pc band

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7 reviews

£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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7 reviews

From£1425

ALTAGORE

Folk bandBallymena

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

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3 reviews

From£600

Ériu

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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47 reviews

£1175 - £1825

The Jacobites

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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21 reviews

£780 - £1300

Bass Rock Ceilidh Band

Folk bandGlasgow

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

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12 reviews

£750 - £1250

Reel of Fortune Ceilidh Band

Folk bandAberdeen

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

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14 reviews

£500 - £1125

The Rock Ceilidh Band

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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17 reviews

£525 - £562.50

Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band

Folk bandDD8, UK

If you are looking for a ceilidh band with energy and enthusiasm to fill your dance floor then you have come to the right place!

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16 reviews

£350 - £1850

Staffin Island Ceilidh Band

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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9 reviews

From£640

Nevis Ceilidh Band

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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23 reviews

£1000 - £1200

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ

Folk bandEdinburgh

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

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7 reviews

£437.50 - £875

Stravair

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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!

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Fort William / An Gearasdan
Grantown-on-Spey
Kingussie
Nairn
Kirkwall
Stromness
Lerwick
Stornoway / Steòrnabhagh
Dornoch
Thurso
Wick
Alness
Cromarty
Dingwall
Fortrose
Invergordon
Tain
Uig

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Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Highlands and Islands

"We couldn’t have been happier with Rachel and Dominic for our recent wedding. All our guests loved the music and we heard so many positive comments about the great atmosphere created after dinner. They had us up on our feet for the faster tunes! Totally recommend them x"

Jo hired Rachel and Dominic for a Wedding (available in Highlands and Islands)

Verified Review, 2 September 2023

"Amazing, great musicians"

Rebecca hired Rachel and Dominic for a Wedding (available in Highlands and Islands)

Verified Review, 6 July 2023

"Great performance, friendly and professional band. Got people up and dancing despite it being a corporate event! Thankyou."

Molly hired ALTAGORE for a Corporate event (available in Highlands and Islands)

Verified Review, 18 April 2023

FAQs about hiring Folk Bands in Highlands And Islands

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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 Highlands And Islands

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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 Highlands and Islands?

The typical price per group member for Folk Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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