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Mumford & Sons Style Wedding Bands in Middlesbrough

Foot-stomping folk wedding bands in Middlesbrough

A Mumford & Sons style wedding band brings banjos, stomp boxes and big harmonies to your dance floor. In Middlesbrough, 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.

Middlesbrough has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Rushpool Hall and Judges Country House Hotel to Wynyard Hall. Our folk-rock wedding bands travel right across the area, including Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar and Yarm, so a festival-style wedding is never out of reach.

Not every folk-rock band does the same job. Some are best known for their acoustic sets during a drinks reception, some for a full-volume evening party, and many do both in a single booking, moving from the lawn to the dance floor.

We've been booking live bands since 1999, and every folk-rock wedding band on this page covers Middlesbrough. 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 £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.

Each folk-rock band's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how a band works a room than any description can.

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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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

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

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

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)

“We are just back from honeymoon, so I wanted to send you a note thanking you for playing at our wedding. Everyone was commenting how much they loved the band, and you got everyone dancing! Thanks you for being flexible on the timings with the speeches over-running. Many thanks again and we are happy to provide references if you need any.”

(5)

“We usually run around and speak to everyone at live shows. Folkswagon captivated us! We didn’t speak, we listened. Excellent!”

(5)

“Tommy & Sons we’re absolutely phenomenal - and every one of our guests would agree! (So much so, we have friends desperate to try and hire them for their weddings abroad!) They went above and beyond to learn not just one, but numerous songs, take requests, change their schedule to our order of the day and perform a great DJ set to suit the vibe of the evening. Their outstanding vocals, upbeat nature and friendly personalities were just the cherry on top of the cake! We can’t recommend this band enough for other couples wanting to dance the night away and impress their guests with incredible live music! You won’t be disappointed!”

(5)

“Thanks for putting on a sterling performance last night, you where brilliant and last night was the best entertainment we have ever had at an event like that.”

(5)

“The only word I can use to describe them is...Exceptional. Their communication was fantastic from the date we booked them to the days leading up to the wedding. The set list was varied, flexible and definitely allowed us to select something for everyone. We could not have asked for a more talented band...so talented they knocked our socks & shirts off. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Thank you so much Dani & Marc”

(5)

“Booked Bully & The Banjo for my 55th Birthday. Well what can I say! These guys made the party. Everyone was up on the dance floor and having a great time. Thanks for making a great night even better!”

Local Venues in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Middlesbrough Town Hall

A Victorian civic landmark on Albert Road with its own weddings and receptions programme, from an intimate ceremony to a 350-guest reception.

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Acklam Hall

Acklam Hall

Built in 1683 and the only Grade I listed building in Middlesbrough, restored in 2016 and voted the region’s most romantic wedding venue of all.

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Wynyard Hall

Wynyard Hall

Gilded state rooms, a marble chapel and a terrace above the lake, on a 400-acre County Durham estate that was built expressly for entertaining.

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Gisborough Hall

Gisborough Hall

A romantic country house on the edge of the North York Moors, with a chandeliered ballroom, a bright glass house and the rose gardens just beyond.

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Rushpool Hall

Rushpool Hall

An ironmaster’s mansion of Cleveland stone above Saltburn, now given over entirely to weddings, with woodland, coast and 18 bedrooms of its own.

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Judges Country House Hotel

Judges Country House Hotel

A Victorian country house set in 22 acres of private gardens near Yarm, with a self-contained courtyard suite converted from the old stables.

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Crathorne Hall

Crathorne Hall

An Edwardian country house above the Leven Valley near Yarm, with carved ceilings, marble fireplaces and 37 bedrooms for guests staying over.

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Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield

Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield

A country hotel beside the restored 18th-century landscape of Hardwick Park, with lakeside views and a marquee for the largest celebrations.

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Solberge Hall

Solberge Hall

A Georgian mansion on its own estate between Thirsk and Northallerton, with a glazed Vinery looking out towards the distant Hambleton Hills.

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