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Irish Bands in Worcestershire

Hire a live Irish band in Worcestershire

If you want an event with warmth, energy and a big singalong, an Irish band is hard to beat. Acts across Worcestershire range from acoustic trad trios and solo Irish singers to full céilí bands and Celtic rock groups, and they play weddings, parties and festivals all year round.

Across Worcestershire, Irish bands are booked for events in and around Malvern, Worcester and Evesham. Venues in the area include Birtsmorton Court, The Wood Norton and Abbey Hotel, Golf & Spa, all with room for a céilí floor or an acoustic session during the drinks.

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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched live bands with events of every size. The Irish acts listed here all travel to Worcestershire, include travel in the price, and arrive with their own sound set-up where it's needed. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

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.

Most Irish music bookings fall between about £600 and £2,500. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by the date and how long they play, and St Patrick's weekend books up early. Travel is included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Rather than a generic demo, each act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio, a song list and client reviews. Between them you'll get a clear sense of the sound and the show well before the day.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the event. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.

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Hickory Smoke

Five Piece Folk & Ceilidh Band With Caller | Modern & Traditional

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From £1,470

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Lanigans Shindig

An established lively authentic Irish Band for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events playing traditional Irish folk and covers

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From £1,110

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Scene

An experienced and popular wedding and function band. Add the Fiddle Player for a perfect Irish twist!

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From £1,950

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Sherlocks

A Wedding & Function Band Of The Highest Standard With A Fiddle Player For An Irish Twist

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From £2,450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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

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“We hired Declan Daniel through hire a band for our wedding and he absolutely made the day! I couldn’t recommend him more. He was great with any requests we made and everyone on the day complimented the music.”

(5)

“The Scene were great fun, great lads and fantastic value! They turned up on time, set up really quickly and kept the whole family on their feet all night. I couldn't thank them enough.”

(5)

“I wanted to say a special and heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to you and the members of your band for providing a wonderful centre-piece for my special birthday celebration. You were all great and added to the fun and joy of the party. I thought you were excellent at everything you played and, most importantly, very easy to dance to! Thank you all so much. You have helped to create a wonderful memory that will be with me forever. With warmest good wishes from Elizabeth”

(5)

“Hickory Smoke were a great band for a wedding and got people up on the floor for a really good ceilidh. They were flexible with timings and volume and great people to deal with. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.”

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“Hi The Flying Finns, Just wanted to say a big thank you for making Katie’s 18th so special. Everyone loved the music and the fact that you have a unique sound. Will be recommending you to our friends and family.”

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“Hi Lisa, now that the rush of the wedding has subsided a little, we felt that we should contact you to say how very pleased we were with our entertainment. The band was fabulous throughout. From learning our first two songs, to keeping the dance floor jam packed all evening, they couldn’t have complemented our day any better. Thanks to you and your whole office too for making the arrangements easy and pain free. Hireaband really delivered!”

Local Venues in Worcestershire

Abbey Hotel, Golf & Spa

Abbey Hotel, Golf & Spa

Golf, a spa and 175 acres of Redditch parkland: the Abbey Hotel is the sort of wedding venue that quietly turns your day into a whole weekend.

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Curradine Barns

Curradine Barns

Red-brick barns, an orangery full of light and a courtyard that smells of wood-fired pizza. Curradine Barns at Shrawley is Worcestershire at its best.

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Old Rectory House

Old Rectory House

A Georgian face on an Elizabethan house, 200-year-old oaks and a tipi on the old croquet lawn: Old Rectory House in Redditch is quietly special.

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Redhouse Barn

Redhouse Barn

Two beautiful barns, a koi pond and gardens that open onto open country. Redhouse Barn at Stoke Prior near Bromsgrove is made for a long, happy day.

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Birtsmorton Court

Birtsmorton Court

A Grade I listed manor with a double moat below the Malvern Hills, a party barn all of its own and beds for more than 40 of your favourite people.

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Stanbrook Abbey Hotel

Stanbrook Abbey Hotel

A Pugin abbey church with a great rose window, 70 bedrooms and 26 acres below the Malvern Hills: Stanbrook Abbey at Callow End is pure theatre.

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Brockencote Hall

Brockencote Hall

A French-inspired Victorian manor in 70 acres, with a lake, a dovecote and three AA rosettes on the plate.

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The Wood Norton

The Wood Norton

Built for exiled French royalty and later home to the BBC, The Wood Norton near Evesham is the most surprising country house in Worcestershire.

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Eckington Manor

Eckington Manor

Eckington Manor near Pershore is a working farm turned country retreat, with a glass Sun Room facing the Malverns and food worth travelling for.

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