World Music Bands in Berkshire

Oompah, ceilidh, Latin and world music in Berkshire

If you want an event with real character, a world music band is a great place to start. Acts across Berkshire play Oktoberfest oompah, Scottish and Irish ceilidh, bagpipes, Latin and Cuban sets, Jewish celebration music and country, and they're booked for parties, festivals and corporate events alike.

Whether your event is near Reading, Maidenhead and Windsor or elsewhere in Berkshire, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include Coworth Park, Wasing Park and The Elephant Hotel — if you're planning a themed night, it's worth checking where a band would set up and whether roaming around the room is possible.

Not every world music act does the same job. A ceilidh band runs the whole evening as a participation dance, an oompah band leads singalongs and drinking songs, and a Latin or klezmer group brings a lively set to dance to. Knowing the kind of night you want makes the choice much easier.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched live bands with events of every size. The world music acts listed here all travel to Berkshire, 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 smaller act to £2,500 or more for a larger band, depending on line-up, date and set times
• Oompah, ceilidh, pipers, Latin, klezmer, country and other themed acts
• Sets for a themed party, a full ceilidh evening or a festival slot
• 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 and roaming acts work almost anywhere, while amplified ceilidh and party bands need power and floor space. For outdoor events, ask about cover and power for the band.

Most world 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 — Oktoberfest season and December are the busiest. 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 fun factor before you commit.

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.