Folk Bands for hire in Northumberland

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Hire Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£787.50 - £1700
Folk bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Spreading Scottish Ceilidh around the North-East: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced all are welcome!

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Hire Berking Mad Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandWhitley Bay

Berking Mad is a very experienced ceilidh band with a dancer friendly caller who will help everyone to enjoy the event. Wide repertoire.

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Hire Monster Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£750 - £2500
Folk bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Experience one of the UK's most renowned ceilidh bands, featuring world-class folk musicians.

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Hire Blue Hat Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£850 - £1025
Folk bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Vibrant & dynamic ceilidh band with caller. High experienced traditional North East band with a focus on fun, inclusivity & professionalism

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Hire Behan's Footsteps Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandLeeds

Irish Folk Duo of Brothers, Accordion, Violin, Guitar and Vocals.

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Hire Morrigan’s Bow 🏹  Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandManchester

Lively, up-beat folk duo guaranteed to get the whole pub dancing! Perfect for a classy but energetic wedding party or pub set.

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Hire ALTAGORE Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandBallymena

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Hire The Cavemen Folk band with Encore
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£506.25 - £1562.50
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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Hire Helian Folk band with Encore
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£400 - £1500
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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Hire Douglas and Moss Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1000
Folk bandBlackburn

Spellbinding, professional fiddle/guitar duo. Bringing something really special to your event.

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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 The Shackleton Trio Folk band with Encore
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£812.50 - £2500
Folk bandNorwich

Foot-stomping folk, rich harmonies & world-touring roots music with heart. "Beautiful" - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2.

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Hire Teine (Chenna)  Folk band with Encore
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£300 - £500
Folk bandStone

Folk duo playing folk, traditional, jazz, popular classics.

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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 Lois Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandPreston

Meet myself and my fellow musicians! Whether it’s a duo, trio or a full band we can accommodate to your event.

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Hire The String of Roses Folk band with Encore
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£625 - £1125
Folk bandGloucestershire

An acoustic duo like no other promises to bring a unique and uplifting experience to your event.

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Hire The Good Night Club Folk band with Encore
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£875 - £1000
Folk bandColne

“Top 10 Most Booked Wedding Band” on Encore in 2023! Personalised entertainment. Suitable for the entire family. Free DJ service included!

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Hire The Jacobites Folk band with Encore
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£1468.75 - £2406.25
Folk bandEdinburgh

The renowned Scottish Ceilidh band featuring folk/rock/pop covers and Scottish and Irish songs available for weddings and events

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Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Northumberland

Behan's Footsteps
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"Superb musicians! Really set the scene with music for our corporate event with as requested Eastern European folk music. Would 100% recommend."

Sarah hired Behan's Footsteps for a Corporate event (available in Northumberland)

Verified Review, 24 September 2025
Back of the Bush
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"There honestly are not words to describe how wonderful Ben and Richard are! We hired them to play our wedding in the Lake District, and not only did we get a wonderful folk duet, but we also got the unexpected treat of a Ceilidh dance! Everyone had an absolute ball, and hasn’t stopped raving about it. The epitome of professionalism and just the loveliest people too. It was more than we were expecting. We honestly can’t thank you enough! "

Zoe hired Back of the Bush for a Wedding (available in Northumberland)

Verified Review, 14 July 2025
Behan's Footsteps
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"What a great couple of lads. Really please with our evening of music. Great sound, great range of music, kept everyone happy. Thank you."

Angela hired Behan's Footsteps for a Corporate event (available in Northumberland)

Verified Review, 9 July 2025

FAQs about hiring Folk bands in Northumberland

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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 Northumberland

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Popular genres:
Folk, Pop, Jazz
Average response time:
7 hours
Busiest times:
June, July, August

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

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

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