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Folk Bands for hire in Milton Keynes

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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 Ar N-Ainm Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1250
Folk bandThame

Ar N-Ainm are a Celtic-Fusion Duo based in Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire.

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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 Mumfudden Suns Folk band with Encore
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£3375 - £4375
Folk bandAylesbury

Looking for a fun, unique, premium festival band with a pro team? Look no further! We guarantee the dance floor gets worn out!

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Hire Ian Robertson & his Scottish Dance Band Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandAylesbury

A very experienced Scottish Ceilidh band specialising in weddings, parties, Burns nights, etc. Available Solo, Duo, Trio, and Quartet.

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Hire Craic With Us Folk band with Encore
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£1200 - £3500
Folk bandLuton

We're bringing Irish back and we're up for the craic! Playing upbeat renditions of your favourite Irish tunes alongside a Ceili caller! 🎻

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Hire The Sweeney Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£625 - £1562.50
Folk bandHigh Wycombe

The highest quality band in London and the South East! We've played at hundreds of events, including weddings. Guaranteed to please!

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Hire George Zebra Folk band with Encore
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£1875 - £2750
Folk bandAylesbury

The Festival-themed power trio! Hundreds of events and a huge set list guaranteed to wear out the dance floor!

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Hire Lady Spadey & The Noisy Boys Folk band with Encore
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£3000 - £7500
Folk bandNorthampton

JOOLS HOLLAND: "Fantastic voice...magical...makes me want to dance!!" Sara Spade's ukulele-led trio (or 6-piece) RETRO-POP / JAZZ / VINTAGE

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Hire Cissokho's Coute Diomboulou Band Folk band with Encore
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£1100 - £1150
Folk bandOxfordshire

The Coute Diomboulou Band led by Cissokho is composed of musicians, mostly griots, from the old Mande Empire of West Africa.

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Hire Mayura Folk band with Encore
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£375 - £750
Folk bandOxford

Oxford’s finest acoustic duo! Classy, professional and fun performances every single time; guaranteed to elevate your event.

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Hire Phoebe & Hugh Folk band with Encore
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£625 - £1550
Folk bandDaventry

Stunning, experienced violin, vocals and guitar duo. We can provide your dream isle music, ceremony accompaniment and reception backdrop.

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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 Milady Clare's Musicke Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £600
Folk bandBuckingham

Milady Clare’s Musicke delight their audiences with madrigals, dance tunes, early carols and boisterous tavern songs from past centuries!

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Hire Wayland Smithy Folk band with Encore
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£375 - £750
Folk bandBedfordshire, UK

Wayland Smithy are a band ideally suited to festivals with their brand of Alternative Electric Folk music. Guaranteed to get toes tapping.

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Hire Dansmall Folk band with Encore
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From£640
Folk bandNorthampton

28 years playing covers, traditional music & original music in pubs, music clubs, TV/Radio, festivals, ceilidhs & functions. Duo/group work.

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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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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!

Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Milton Keynes

Morrigan’s Bow 🏹
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"I do not have enough words to say how happy we were with Jack, Charlie and Caleb. They were absolutely incredible. So professional and brilliant musicians. I truly loved having you guys and I hope you enjoyed our party. We will absolutely book you guys again and I’d strongly advise others to do so. Everyone keeps complimenting them to me and it’s easy to see why. All the best, Tom, Ana and Santi"

Tom hired Morrigan’s Bow 🏹 for a Private event (available in Milton Keynes)

Verified Review, 20 June 2026
Morrigan’s Bow 🏹
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"Absolutely brilliant. Would 100 percent recommend. These guys were superb. They communicated beforehand so they understood exactly what we wanted at our wedding They were flexible on the day (I think some of our guests put in a request or two!). We had a ball. Morrigans Bow are 2 incredibly talented musicians. We loved them and our guests raved about them. Our only regret is that we didn't book them for a longer set! (Morrigans bow performed at our wedding and played a mix of classic Irish folk tunes, reels and jigs and modern covers - Mumford and sons, James etc. Didsbury house hotel evening wedding entertainment, June 2026)"

Fiona hired Morrigan’s Bow 🏹 for a Wedding (available in Milton Keynes)

Verified Review, 6 June 2026
Railroad Four
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"Railroad Four were absolutely superb and we couldn't have asked for a better band for our wedding. From the moment we booked them, they were brilliant to deal with and really accommodated what we wanted from the evening. They even learned our first dance song especially for us and played it exceptionally well – it was a truly special moment that we'll never forget. Once the dancing started, they kept the dance floor packed all night. The atmosphere was incredible, and guests of all ages were up dancing from start to finish. We've had so many compliments from family and friends about how good the band were. Not only are they fantastic musicians, but they're also a great group of guys who genuinely care about making your event the best it can be. If you're looking for a wedding band that will get everyone on their feet and make your night unforgettable, we couldn't recommend Railroad Four highly enough. Thank you for helping make our wedding so special! ⭐🎶💃🕺"

Ben hired Railroad Four for a Wedding (available in Milton Keynes)

Verified Review, 6 June 2026

FAQs about hiring Folk bands in Milton Keynes

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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 Milton Keynes

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Folk bands in Milton Keynes typically play Folk, Pop, Rock, and most respond to enquiries within 8 hours. Demand peaks in June, July, August, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.

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

Prices for Folk bands vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Folk bands typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Folk bands from £400 per performer upwards.

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Last updated: 27 June 2026