Folk Bands for hire in Northern Ireland

Hire a folk band in Northern Ireland for your event today. 3 of the most professional acts to choose from.

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Hire ALTAGORE Folk band with Encore
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From£1425
Folk bandBallymena

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

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Hire Ériu Folk band with Encore
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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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Hire Gaolta Folk band with Encore
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£650 - £1500
Folk bandNewry

Lively and energetic Irish Traditional Folk Group based in Newry & Mourne, Northern Ireland.

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Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Northern Ireland

ALTAGORE
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"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 Northern Ireland)

Verified Review, 18 April 2023
In Visible Gem
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"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! "

Helen hired In Visible Gem for a Wedding (available in Northern Ireland)

Verified Review, 13 January 2024
Helian
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"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!"

Cameron hired Helian for a Wedding (available in Northern Ireland)

Verified Review, 11 November 2023

FAQs about hiring Folk Bands in Northern Ireland

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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 Northern Ireland

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Popular genres:
Folk, Pop, Rock
Average response time:
6 hours
Busiest times:
June, July, August

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

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

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