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World Music Bands in Hampshire

Themed and world music bands for events in Hampshire

World music covers the bands that make an event feel like somewhere else. In Hampshire, 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.

Hampshire has a wide choice of event venues, from Lainston House and Tithe Barn to Clock Barn. Our world music acts travel right across the area, including Portsmouth, Winchester and Southampton, so the theme you want is never out of reach.

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.

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

Some world music acts play a set on stage, others move among guests during a drinks reception or a fun day, and many can do both. For a ceilidh you'll need a clear dance floor; for an oompah band or roaming Latin group, space to move through the crowd matters more than a stage.

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.

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.

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Mitzvah Tanz

A Four - Seven Piece Klezmer Band With A Contemporary Style

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Insane Pipes

From Celtic Music To Contemporary Dance & Rock Music - With Bagpipes!

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From £815

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Big Yin Ceilidh & Covers Band

London's Premier Celtic Covers Band

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From £1,650

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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

Badass Brass

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

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From £1,700

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Los Gigantes

This Mariachi Band Truly Is One Of The Best In The UK And Successfully Promotes The Marvellous Music Of Mexico!

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From £645

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Los Hermanos

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

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From £580

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
Band Under a Grand

Boca Brasilia

A Three Piece Latin & Jazz Duo Bringing Their Distinct Brazilian Style To All Forms Of Music

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From £845

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Hosen Brass

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

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From £800

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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)

“What can I say about the Insane Pipes? Quite simply they brought a huge smile to everyone's face with their performance on the Main Stage at this years Wessex Folk Festival was one of the highlights of the festival. Of course you can hear them from a long distance away, but that would not do justice to what are a great band of musicians. Their performance was one of the highlights of the festival and they had the crowd on their feet wanting more from their very first number to the last. This was a real treat by a tight unit who know how to play their instruments and work an audience. If you get the chance go see the band as it is well worth it ‬”

(5)

“'We booked Mitzvah Tanz for my 60th birthday and we were blown away! They play with great exuberance and vitality, guaranteed to get any party started. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to liven up their event. Thanks for playing.'”

(5)

“Fantastic, punctual and fun band thank you and we will hopefully see you again soon. The music was absolutely perfect! Everyone commented on the quality of your work.
Matt & Jade.”

(5)

“Congratulations on an amazing show. You really know how to put spectacular fizz into thousands of people. The musical arrangements are superb, the timing and presentation is a joy to behold and the energetic insanity of the front man is jaw dropping and wonderful fun. Brilliant.”

(5)

“"The Penny Farthings recently performed at our building a creative nation national launch event at the Southbank Centre and they were outstanding. They were talented, fun and a major talking point for the evening. The feedback from our guests on the evening was excellent."”

(5)

“These are not to be missed! Whatever your mood or fancy, they'll pick you up and throw you about for a couple of hours, leaving you feeling high in the sky, or more likely dancing on tables! Great fun, great leader and a guaranteed good time!"”

Local Venues in Hampshire

Kimbridge Barn

Kimbridge Barn

A restored barn on the River Test near Romsey, with a firelit courtyard, a kitchen worth talking about and dancing beneath old oak beams at night.

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Clock Barn

Clock Barn

An exclusive-use barn at Tufton Warren near Whitchurch, with a thatched clock tower, 20-odd bedrooms and a dancefloor that stays full to the end.

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Hayling Island Sailing Club

Hayling Island Sailing Club

A sandy peninsula at the mouth of Chichester Harbour near Hayling, with balconies over the water, a private beach and evenings that run late.

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Tithe Barn

Tithe Barn

A medieval stone-arched barn in the South Downs near Petersfield, taken on exclusive use, with a meadow for drinks and a floor built for dancing.

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The Elvetham

The Elvetham

A listed Victorian country house in 35 acres at Hartley Wintney, with 90 bedrooms, a conservatory for dancing and Tudor history in the grounds.

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Lainston House

Lainston House

A 17th-century country house in 63 acres outside Winchester, with a mile-long avenue of lime trees, a chapel ruin and a barn that dances late.

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Stansted Park

Stansted Park

An Edwardian mansion and 1,000-acre estate at Rowlands Castle, with a Regency chapel, South Downs parkland and long views down to the Solent.

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The Old Dairy at Hatherden Farm

The Old Dairy at Hatherden Farm

A converted dairy on a working farm near Andover, with three days on site, meadow views, a milk-churn welcome and a resident bull called Henry.

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Royal Southern Yacht Club

Royal Southern Yacht Club

A waterfront clubhouse at Hamble with wide Solent views, nearly two centuries of sailing history and exclusive use of the club for the whole day.

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