World Music Bands in Essex

Oompah, ceilidh, Latin and world music in Essex

A world music band gives an event a theme people remember. In Essex, these acts are booked for Oktoberfest nights, Burns Night suppers, St Patrick's Day parties, summer festivals and themed corporate events — anywhere the music is part of the occasion rather than just the soundtrack to it.

Essex has a wide choice of event venues, from Blake Hall and Apton Hall to Vaulty Manor. Our world music acts travel right across the area, including Chelmsford, Saffron Walden and Colchester, so the theme you want is never out of reach.

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 Essex. 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

Start with the theme. An Oktoberfest or beer festival suits an oompah band; a Burns Night or St Patrick's party suits a ceilidh band with a caller, or a piper to pipe in the haggis; a summer party or salsa night suits a Latin group. Many acts come in several sizes, from a small roaming line-up to a full stage band.

Expect to pay from around £600 for a smaller act up to £2,500 or more for a larger band. Line-up size matters most, then the date and extras such as a caller for a ceilidh or a longer festival set. Every quote includes travel, so nothing is added later.

Rather than a generic demo, each act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio, a song list and client reviews. Between them you'll get a clear sense of the sound and the show well before the day.

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.