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Mumford & Sons Style Wedding Bands in West Sussex

Hire a folk-rock wedding band in West Sussex

Folk-rock bands are one of the most popular choices for barn and marquee weddings. Wedding bands across West Sussex bring banjo, mandolin, fiddle and double bass, often play an acoustic set during the drinks reception, then turn the evening into a full-on foot-stomping party.

West Sussex has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Southend Barns and Two Woods Estate to Bury Manor Barn. Our folk-rock wedding bands travel right across the area, including Worthing, Crawley and Horsham, 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 West Sussex. 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

Many folk-rock bands offer an acoustic set during the drinks reception, playing unplugged among guests, followed by their full evening set. Booking both from the same band keeps the day's music consistent and often works out better value.

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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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

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

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

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

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

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
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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 Wayfarers

Roaming Band | 3 Piece | Male Vocals

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From £1,635

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)

“These guys are absolute gems. Top musicians with an extensive repertoire of songs spanning many genres. These gentleman played out our wedding, were easy to deal with and very organised. Would 100% recommend booking the Busketeers for any occasion, or watching them at one of the many venues they play around the southwest. I hope they go far, lovely bunch of lads!”

(5)

“We're so glad we chose Hope Street. They were a huge success; everything we'd hope for and more. The lads were so likeable and accommodating, and played the selection that Heather and Mat wanted for their wedding. Guests from all over U.K. and abroad really appreciated their talent. THANK YOU XX”

(5)

“I booked Bully & The Banjo for my wedding and they were excellent, everyone loved them, especially one guest who said she found them very attractive. Can’t wait to see them again!”

(5)

“I booked Chloe and the country band for a surprise party that unfortunately got moved. Chloe has been fantastic throughout the whole process and when it finally came round they did an amazing job. All our guests said how awesome they were! Thank you so much”

(5)

“We had The Cubs at our wedding at Calke Abbey this weekend. They were absolutely amazing - banging tunes to get everyone on the dance floor, happy to include songs that had been requested and adapted a song for our first dance. Genuinely great guys who created a party atmosphere from the moment they started. Would throughly recommend!”

(5)

“We just wanted to say a massive thank you for your great performance at our wedding. It wouldnt have been the celebration it was without you and your amazing band members. All of our guests have said what a brilliant time they had and would recommend you to other people for future parties and events. We feel sad that it is all over but will keep an eye out at places you’re performing at in the future.”

Local Venues in West Sussex

Grittenham Barn

Grittenham Barn

A Grade II listed Sussex barn near Petworth, with a lake, an orchard and seven acres of it all to yourselves. Here is how a wedding day unfolds.

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Farbridge

Farbridge

An old Sussex dairy turned barn wedding venue just north of Chichester, with a secret garden, seven bedrooms and the South Downs all around.

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Southend Barns

Southend Barns

Four restored barns, a secret garden and bell tents under the stars at Donnington, just outside Chichester. A warm, family-run place to marry.

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Upwaltham Barns

Upwaltham Barns

Flint barns high on the South Downs between Petworth and Chichester, with downland views from the ceremony room and a glass bar built for dancing.

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Bury Manor Barn

Bury Manor Barn

A Tudor barn above the River Arun at Bury, near Pulborough, with a walled garden, a grass amphitheatre and views across to Amberley Castle.

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Cowdray Estate

Cowdray Estate

Tudor ruins, Capability Brown parkland and a walled garden at Midhurst, deep in the South Downs, offering two very different ways to marry there.

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Fitzleroi Barn

Fitzleroi Barn

A timber-framed Sussex barn on a farm at Fittleworth, near Pulborough, hired for two whole days so nothing about the wedding has to be rushed.

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Cissbury Barns

Cissbury Barns

Barns on a private downland estate at Findon above Worthing, reached by a drive through fields and woodland. Somewhere to disappear for a day.

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Two Woods Estate

Two Woods Estate

Marry among towering redwoods on a 42-acre woodland estate at Pulborough, with a restored barn, a wild meadow and a firepit under the trees.

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