World Music Bands in Dorset

Themed and world music bands for events in Dorset

World music covers the bands that make an event feel like somewhere else. In Dorset, they're a favourite for themed parties, corporate away days, Christmas markets and family celebrations, with acts that get guests clapping, stomping and joining in from the first number.

Popular event venues in Dorset include The Barn at Gorwell Farm, Hinton St Mary Estate and Parley Manor, and our world music acts play events across Sherborne, Dorchester and Poole. Tell us your venue and the theme when you enquire and we'll suggest acts that suit both.

World music is a broad category. Some acts are Bavarian oompah bands in lederhosen, others are ceilidh bands with a caller who teaches every dance or pipers who lead a grand entrance, and others play Latin, klezmer or country. Watching a couple of videos is the quickest way to find the one that fits your theme.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched live bands with events of every size. The world music acts listed here all travel to Dorset, 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

A three or four-piece suits most parties and roaming sets. For a large beer festival, a full ceilidh evening or a big corporate event, a five-piece or larger band fills the space properly. Tell us the venue, the theme and the guest numbers and we'll suggest what tends to work.

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.