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Mumford & Sons Style Wedding Bands in Derbyshire

Banjo, fiddle and foot-stomping folk for weddings in Derbyshire

A Mumford & Sons style wedding band brings banjos, stomp boxes and big harmonies to your dance floor. In Derbyshire, these folk-rock wedding bands are booked for barn weddings, marquee receptions and festival-themed celebrations, playing high-energy folk versions of chart hits alongside the foot-stomping anthems every guest knows.

Whether your wedding is near Bakewell, Derby and Matlock or elsewhere in Derbyshire, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include Shottle Hall, Tissington Hall and Makeney Hall Hotel. If you'd like an acoustic set outdoors during the drinks, check the venue has a covered spot in case of rain.

Within this category you'll find Mumford-style folk bands, bluegrass and hoedown acts, and folk-rock bands with a Celtic edge. Many play folk versions of pop and rock hits as well as the classic folk anthems, and their song lists show exactly what they cover.

Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every folk-rock wedding band here travels to Derbyshire as standard, brings the equipment it needs, and the quote you receive includes travel. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: from around £1,000 for a smaller band to £3,000 or more for a larger line-up, depending on date and set times
  • Mumford-style folk, bluegrass, hoedown and folk-rock covers
  • Acoustic reception sets and full evening party sets
  • Travel is included in every quote
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

A trio suits a small party or a drinks reception. For a wedding evening or a large corporate party, a four to six-piece with drums or a stomp box fills the room properly. Tell us the venue and guest numbers and we'll suggest what tends to work.

Most folk-rock wedding bookings fall between about £1,000 and £3,000. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by the date and how long they play, and summer weekends book up first. Travel is included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

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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Folkswagon

Four Piece Folk, Pop & Indie Covers Band. Either Electric Or Mumford Style With A Great Range Of Songs

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From £1,965

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Wanderers

Mumford Folk Meets Pop & Rock. Available Static or Roaming.

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From £2,160

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Midnight Drive

An exceptional energetic professional covers band fronted by one of the best voices in the business

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From £1,320

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Shoeshine

Fantastic, Highly Versatile Wedding & Function Band With Male Vocals.

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From £2,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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

Tommy & Sons

Three or Four Piece Folk Style Covers Band | Roaming or Static Options Available.

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From £2,020

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Bully & The Banjo

Upbeat Duo | Folk, Country, Pop | Mumford Style

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From £995

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Hope Street

Three fantastic musicians who will put the very coolest of slants on your wedding or function! Hire a wedding band today.

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From £1,575

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Alabama Slammers

Four Piece Band | Female Vocals | Country Rock

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From £1,740

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Cubs

Three Piece Band | Male Vocals | Mumford Meets Party

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From £1,240

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

It's a folk-rock band built around acoustic instruments like banjo, mandolin, fiddle and acoustic guitar, with a driving beat from a kick drum or stomp box. They play folk anthems and folk-style versions of pop and rock hits.

Most can. Many bands offer an unplugged set for the drinks reception, often moving among guests, before their full evening set. Mention it when you enquire and we'll include it in the quote.

Yes. Bands bring their own PA and lighting for the evening set, and acoustic sets need little or nothing. The full band needs floor space and power nearby, so check both with your venue, along with any sound limiter.

From around £1,000 for a smaller band to £3,000 or more for a larger line-up. The number of musicians, the date and the length of the booking make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

It's one of the most popular choices. The acoustic instruments and foot-stomping energy suit barns, marquees and outdoor venues, and the sound works well in rooms where a louder band might struggle.

Yes. Most folk-rock bands play folk-style versions of pop, rock and chart hits alongside folk anthems, so there's something for every guest. Each act's song list shows exactly what they cover.

Reviews

(5)

“Tommy & Sons performed at our wedding on the hottest day of the year (38 degrees!). They were professional throughout and so friendly. Due to the heat, most people were outside so were missing all the music, but the band happily set up outside instead and it turned the atmosphere into a much more relaxed, live music vibe rather than a wedding party, which was just what we were aiming for! The music was fantastic and we would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting live music at their event!”

(5)

“Hickory Smoke were the perfect band for our big day. Karl was so ready to talk to when organising our wedding, he and the band put in a great performance in the evening. They could play our first dance live which was very special. The live covers were a real crowd pleaser and the ceilidh dances were well explained so everyone could enjoy. Thanks again!”

(5)

“We couldn't have chosen a better band. They set the mood of the wedding party perfectly with a great array of different music, catering for all guests. They exceeded our expectations and we'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a band in the future.”

(5)

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for Saturday evening! Phil & I, along with all our friends and family, thoroughly enjoyed Shoeshine’s performance! We really enjoyed our first dance song. Your music and band was the perfect addition to our wedding so thank you! Please pass on our thanks to the rest of the band.”

(5)

“Buskers & Sons are an incredible, they create an awesome atmosphere, the entire wedding party commented on how amazing they were. Highly recommended. The perfect addition to our wedding.”

(5)

“The band were brilliant- no complaints what so ever. Excellent song choices and positive comments received from all guests Pass on my thanks Tom”

Local Venues in Derbyshire

The West Mill

The West Mill

A Grade I listed mill on the Derwent at Darley Abbey, restored into one of Derby's most characterful places to marry, dine and dance till late.

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Callow Hall

Callow Hall

An ivy-clad Victorian house above the Bentley Brook near Ashbourne, with 35 acres of woodland, treehouses and a glass-walled Garden Room to dine in.

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Donington Park Farmhouse

Donington Park Farmhouse

A 17th-century farmhouse and beautifully restored barns at Isley Walton, hosting weddings since 1984, with beef and lamb raised on the estate itself.

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Makeney Hall Hotel

Makeney Hall Hotel

A Victorian mansion looking out over the Amber Valley near Belper, with woodland gardens, a covered outdoor ceremony spot and 46 bedrooms upstairs.

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Osmaston Park

Osmaston Park

A summer marquee on the footprint of a lost Victorian manor, set in 3,000 acres of parkland, woodland and lake views a mile or two south of Ashbourne.

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Tissington Hall

Tissington Hall

A Jacobean hall at the heart of one of the prettiest estate villages in the Peak District, and how a wedding band fits into the day at Tissington.

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Shottle Hall

Shottle Hall

Country-house views over the Ecclesbourne Valley, a warm new barn built for dancing, and what live music is like at Shottle Hall near Belper.

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Thornbridge Hall

Thornbridge Hall

A Jacobean-style hall near Bakewell with RHS gardens, a cellar bar and a carriage house made for dancing.

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The Roundhouse, Derby

The Roundhouse, Derby

The world's oldest surviving railway roundhouse, restored in the heart of Derby into a vast and genuinely unusual place to hold a celebration.

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