Folk Bands for hire in Reading

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Hire Head North Folk band with Encore
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£1200 - £1800
Folk bandAlton

Hypnotic harmonies, magical melodies, tight tunes & driven rhythms served up with big smiles and bags of energy.

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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 Ukes of Hazzard Folk band with Encore
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£687.50 - £1850
Folk bandAylesbury

Your guests won't forget us! We guarantee smiles and great tunes, all with a twist of Uke!

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Hire Mumfudden Suns Folk band with Encore
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£1125 - £2125
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 Open Road Folk band with Encore
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£1575 - £1975
Folk bandBracknell

Festival band performing Folk, Indie, and Pop hits. Suitable for weddings and parties. They excel in boho and rustic themes.

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Hire Coppermill Folk Folk band with Encore
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£450 - £700
Folk bandUxbridge

Young, exciting and versatile folk band for all occasions! Ceilidhs, Weddings and Private Functions, flexible to you and your budget.

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Hire Conor & Yuki Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1300
Folk bandMaidenhead

A fresh and insanely talented Acoustic Duo, who will wow guests with their silky smooth voices, heavenly guitar solos and loop pedal setup!

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Hire George Zebra Folk band with Encore
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£1125 - £1718.75
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 The Sweeney Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£850 - £1400
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 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 Greenvines Duo Folk band with Encore
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£750 - £1000
Folk bandOxford

Husband-wife acoustic loop pedal duo playing only the best pop classics, from relaxed jazz to upbeat tunes.

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Hire Connor Lee & Friends Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandBracknell

Playing the classics from Irish Folk, Rock 'n' Roll to the present day.

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Hire Mandolin Monday Folk band with Encore
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£1880 - £2750
Folk bandUxbridge

Described as Slightly Pirate, we perform a whole range of Folk, Rock, Irish and Country music with awesome harmonies we'll rock your event.

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Hire Clarice Rarity Folk band with Encore
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£350 - £800
Folk bandFaringdon

Classical, Folk, Pop: Acoustic accompanied violin rep. Toured round the world for Ballet company - Akram Kahn. Recorded for pop and film.

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Hire BloodyMary & The Hangovers Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1250
Folk bandSurbiton

Upbeat covers band with a folky twist. Perfect for small weddings, festivals and parties.

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

Professional events musicians specialising in acoustic performances. Top-tier gigs every time!

FAQs about hiring Folk Bands in Reading

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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 Reading

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

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

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

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Recent reviews of our Folk Bands in Reading

“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! ”

13 January 2024
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Helen hired In Visible Gem for a Wedding (available in Reading)

“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!”

11 November 2023
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Cameron hired Helian for a Wedding (available in Reading)

“Folkus were one of the highlights of our wedding. Their set fit perfectly with the beginning of our reception as music whilst people had drinks and canapes. It was wonderful and a few guests started dancing unexpectedly. Only regret not having them on for longer. Thanks Zofia and Tom”

7 October 2023
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Dane hired Folkus for a Wedding (available in Reading)

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