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Irish Bands in Hull & East Yorkshire

Irish music for weddings and parties in Hull & East Yorkshire

Irish music works for almost any crowd. In Hull & East Yorkshire, Irish bands are booked to celebrate family roots at weddings, to lead a céilí at a party, to fill a marquee on St Patrick's weekend or simply to give a birthday the feel of a great night in a Dublin bar.

Hull & East Yorkshire has a wide choice of event venues, from Saltmarshe Hall and Tickton Grange Hotel to The Beverley Barn. Our Irish acts travel right across the area, including Beverley, Driffield and Howden, so a proper Irish night is never far away.

Not every Irish act does the same job. A trad trio is perfect for a drinks reception or dinner, a céilí band runs the evening as a participation dance, and an Irish party band mixes ballads and folk-rock with modern covers to keep the dance floor full.

We've been booking live bands since 1999, and every Irish act on this page covers Hull & East Yorkshire. Travel is built into the quote, the band brings what it needs to be heard, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: from around £600 for a solo singer or duo to £2,500 or more for a full band, depending on line-up, date and set times
  • Traditional trad, céilí, Irish folk, ballads and Celtic rock
  • Sets for a drinks reception, a céilí evening or a full party night
  • Travel is included in every quote
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Check the room and any sound limiter before you choose. Acoustic trad acts work almost anywhere, while amplified Irish party and Celtic rock bands need power and floor space. For a céilí, the size of the dance floor matters most.

A duo or trio typically starts from around £600, while a full Irish party or céilí band for the evening can reach £2,500 or more. The date and your set times make a difference too. The price in your quote includes travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Every act's page has video and audio of the musicians who would actually play, their repertoire and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the atmosphere before you commit.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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FAQs

The category covers traditional trad groups, céilí bands with a caller, Irish folk and ballad singers, and Celtic rock and Irish party bands that also play modern covers. Each act's page shows its style, line-up and song list.

Yes. Céilí bands come with a caller who explains each dance and walks guests through the steps, so nobody needs to know them in advance. It's one of the best ways to get a whole room dancing together.

Most do. Full bands bring their own PA and lighting; acoustic duos and trios need very little. Larger line-ups need floor space and power nearby, so it's worth checking both with your venue, along with any sound limiter.

From around £600 for a solo singer or duo to £2,500 or more for a full band. The number of musicians, the date and the length of the booking make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

Most acts are happy to learn a special request with enough notice, whether that's a traditional air for the ceremony, a ballad for the first dance or a family favourite. Mention it when you enquire.

As early as you can. St Patrick's weekend is the busiest time of year for Irish acts, and the best bands are often booked months ahead. For other dates, a few months' notice is usually plenty.

Reviews

(5)

“ust wanted to thank you and all of The Sherlocks so much for an awesome night of playing on Saturday – you must hear this all the time but you really made the evening for us and all our guests have been raving about you! By the sounds of things you’ll be playing at quite a few events for our friends and family in future, so we hope to see/hear you again soon! Best wishes, Steph & Tom”

(5)

“Played at my venue a couple weeks back and absolutely rocked it! They got the crowd up and going, created an amazing atmosphere and sounded great. An added bonus that they just happen to be lovely people as well. Will definitely have them back and couldn't recommend them enough to other venues or parties!”

(5)

“Declan Daniel was amazing, he was early and performed non-stop for the full slot. He was funny and kept everyone entertained. I would highly recommend him to others and would hire him again for future events. The Hireaband team were helpful, friendly and kept in touch before the event and provided all the information we would require in case we needed it. Highly recommend their services!”

(5)

“Thanks to you and the guys for a great gig at my 40th. Great job. Hope the fancy dress didn't freak you out!”

(5)

“A quick note to you and the rest of the band who came last Saturday to Putney for our 40th Birthday. We and the rest of our friends and family had a fantastic time and you kept the room dancing throughout the night. Hopefully you’ll be available for our 50th ! We’ve had quite a few queries about who you are and how to get hold of you so we’ve sent them your way hopefully they’ll be in touch. Thanks again and Happy Christmas”

(5)

“Hickory Smoke were available to stand in at very last minute when our original band dropped out, and we've had nothing but good feedback about the music and have booked them again for our Summer Fete!”

Local Venues in Hull & East Yorkshire

Carlton Towers

Carlton Towers

East Yorkshire's grandest stately home, a 17th-century Gothic-style country house near Goole with its own state rooms and landscaped grounds.

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Saltmarshe Hall

Saltmarshe Hall

A picturesque country house on the north bank of the River Ouse near Howden, with 17 acres of grounds.

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Rise Hall

Rise Hall

A Georgian mansion near Beverley combining classic elegance with modern features, and a walled garden for photos.

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Burtonfields Hall

Burtonfields Hall

A recently refurbished stately home at Stamford Bridge, set in parkland with nine en-suite bedrooms for the wedding party.

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Burton Constable Hall

Burton Constable Hall

East Yorkshire's finest historic house, just outside Hull, with grand grounds built for a big day.

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Hull Guildhall

Hull Guildhall

Live bands for weddings and dinners at Hull Guildhall, with its oak-panelled Banquet Hall in the heart of the city centre.

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Sledmere House

Sledmere House

A stately home near Driffield with its own dedicated Sykes Barn, set in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds.

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Tickton Grange Hotel

Tickton Grange Hotel

A country house hotel just outside Beverley, with grounds and rooms built for a relaxed East Yorkshire wedding.

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The Beverley Barn

The Beverley Barn

A dedicated barn wedding venue just outside Beverley, built specifically for weddings and events.

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