Folk Bands for hire in Sheffield
Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Sheffield

"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 Sheffield)

"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 Sheffield)

"Barney, Oscar and the band were absolutely amazing - both in the run up to our wedding and on the day itself! The music was a real highlight of the day - from the beautiful processional music, to the raucous hora dancing to the fabulous swing standards. Thank you so much! "
Annie hired Behan's Footsteps for a Wedding (available in Sheffield)
FAQs about hiring Folk bands in Sheffield
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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 performerās 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 Sheffield
With a rich industrial past and a globally recognised music legacy, Sheffield is a northern city that thrives on creativity. Whether your event is in Kelham Island, the city centre, or the surrounding Peak District, Sheffieldās community of Folk bands brings energy and variety to every performance. Itās a city where musical talent truly stands out.
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