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World Music Bands in Birmingham

Oompah, ceilidh, Latin and world music in Birmingham

If you want an event with real character, a world music band is a great place to start. Acts across Birmingham 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.

Popular event venues in Birmingham include Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Moxhull Hall and Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, and our world music acts play events across the Jewellery Quarter, Solihull and Edgbaston. Tell us your venue and the theme when you enquire and we'll suggest acts that suit both.

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.

We've been booking live bands since 1999, and every world music act on this page covers Birmingham. 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 £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.

A trio or four-piece typically starts from around £600, while a larger oompah or ceilidh band for a full evening can reach £2,500 or more. The date and your set times make a difference too. The price in your quote includes travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Each world music act'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 an act gets a crowd joining in than any description can.

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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Hickory Smoke

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

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From £1,470

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Hackney Hoedown

For All Your Hoedown, Barn Dance & Ceilidh Needs, Look No Further Than This London Based Act

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From £1,980

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Badass Brass

A Funky New Orleans Style Brass Band Playing Modern Covers & Classics.

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From £1,700

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Los Hermanos

Bringing All The Sounds Of Mexico To Modern Favourites & Mariachi Classics

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From £580

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Hosen Brass

Hosen Brass are one of the UK's leading Oompah bands.

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From £800

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FAQs

It covers themed and cultural acts rather than a standard covers band: Bavarian oompah bands for Oktoberfest, ceilidh and folk bands, pipers, Latin and salsa groups, klezmer and Jewish celebration bands, and country acts. Each act's page shows its style and repertoire.

Yes. Ceilidh bands come with a caller who explains and walks guests through each dance before the music starts, so nobody needs to know the steps in advance. It's one of the best ways to get a whole room joining in.

Many can. Oompah bands, pipers and smaller Latin or folk line-ups often play acoustically while moving among guests, which works well for drinks receptions, fun days and festivals. Check the act's page or ask us when you enquire.

Most do. Stage and ceilidh bands bring their own PA; acoustic and roaming acts may need nothing at all. 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 smaller act to £2,500 or more for a larger 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.

For Oktoberfest (September and October), Burns Night, St Patrick's Day and December, book as early as you can — these are the busiest dates for themed acts. For other dates, a few months' notice is usually plenty.

Reviews

(5)

“The guys were very adaptable about playing outside (covered but cool courtyard despite the heaters) and kindly played on for a short time after the agreed hour to allow guests to go into dinner.
We hope they enjoyed their cigars.”

Linsay Colville (Fenix Events) - Private Function (The Penny Farthings)
(5)

“Played at my venue a couple weeks back and absolutely rocked it! They got the crowd up and going, created an amazing atmosphere and sounded great. An added bonus that they just happen to be lovely people as well. Will definitely have them back and couldn't recommend them enough to other venues or parties!”

Georgina Enderby (The Poison Apple) (Hickory Smoke)
(5)

“From start to finish the communication from Irving (HireABand) and Max (Badass Brass) have been excellent. On the lead up to the big day Max was very helpful and patient and teh performance itself went down a storm. I would highly recommend both to anyone in the future.”

Dave Oxtoby & Helen Dingle - Tanners Warehouse (Badass Brass)
(5)

“Hired the band for our School Burns Night and was blown away by their professionalism and performance! They had all our staff on their feet to dance the night away. Lovely friendly guys, would not hesitate to book them again! Cannot recommend them highly enough!”

Denise (Charters School) (Hickory Smoke)
(5)

“The band were without doubt the highlight of our evening. The musical fusion of traditional with modern music was a fantastic take on the ceilidh and provided a great source of entertainment. The dance floor was never empty and we would thoroughly recommend the band to anyone looking for a quality, highly trained, entertaining live band to add a touch of class to any event.”

Emily and Jamie @ Basingstoke (The Big Yin Ceilidh & Covers Band)
(5)

“Hi Tom,
Just to say a huge thank you for playing at The Round Chapel Hackney. You all battled on so well through the heat. Your calling was great and so many of my friends absolutely loved their first ever ceilidh.
Needless to say we've all lost a stone over the weekend!
I will definitely recommend you guys to anyone I know who is looking for a band in the future,
Thanks very much again”

Alison, 30th Birthday @ Round Chapel (The Big Yin Ceilidh & Covers Band)

Useful Links

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Local Venues in Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

An 1879 hotel in the heart of Birmingham, with a Louis XIV-style ballroom, ornate plasterwork and Art Deco chandeliers.

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New Hall Hotel & Spa

New Hall Hotel & Spa

A moated manor house on 26 acres at Sutton Coldfield, with ceremonies held in the Great Chamber.

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Moxhull Hall

Moxhull Hall

A privately owned country house at Sutton Coldfield, taken for exclusive use with an Oak Hall for ceremonies and a Starlit Pavilion for the evening.

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Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Ten acres of restored 18th-century walled gardens at Castle Bromwich, a blank canvas for a marquee or tipi wedding.

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The Bond

The Bond

A canalside industrial space in Digbeth, with exposed brick and steel, a Gatehouse ceremony area and a glass-lined Canopy over the water.

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Fazeley Studios

Fazeley Studios

A converted Victorian chapel in Digbeth, with skylit ceilings and whitewashed walls left as a genuine blank canvas.

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Aston Hall

Aston Hall

A Grade I listed Jacobean mansion in Aston with royal connections, ceremonies held in the Great Hall among original period details.

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Victorian glasshouses and Grade II listed suites at Edgbaston, set among the botanical collections.

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Selly Manor

Selly Manor

A 14th-century timber-framed manor at Bournville, with characterful rooms and a cottage garden for an intimate day.

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