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World Music Bands in Norfolk

Themed and world music bands for events in Norfolk

A world music band gives an event a theme people remember. In Norfolk, 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.

Popular event venues in Norfolk include Oxnead Hall, Curds Hall Barn and Godwick Great Barn, and our world music acts play events across King's Lynn, Cromer and Holt. 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.

Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every world music act here travels to Norfolk as standard, brings the equipment it needs, and the quote you receive includes travel — use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.”

(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!”

(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.”

(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!”

(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.”

(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”

Local Venues in Norfolk

Godwick Great Barn

Godwick Great Barn

A Grade II listed Elizabethan barn in the lost village of Godwick near King's Lynn, with unploughed parkland and a ruined church tower beside it.

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Hockwold Hall

Hockwold Hall

A 16th-century Tudor hall near Thetford with walled gardens, a marquee on the lawn and exclusive use: one house, one wedding, one whole weekend.

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Bayfield Hall

Bayfield Hall

A Georgian hall looking out over its own lake near Holt, with a ruined medieval church in the park and a marquee on the lawn for the evening.

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Curds Hall Barn

Curds Hall Barn

A family-farm barn at Little Fransham between Swaffham and Dereham, restored with vaulted beams, tall windows and gardens made for a summer party.

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Oxnead Hall

Oxnead Hall

A restored Paston estate near Aylsham with 15 acres of parterres, terraces and water gardens, and a Great Barn built with the dancing in mind.

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Hautbois Hall

Hautbois Hall

An Elizabethan hall bearing a 1555 datestone near Coltishall, set in 36 acres between the River Bure and the steam trains of the Bure Valley line.

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Holkham Hall

Holkham Hall

A Palladian house on the North Norfolk coast with a domed Marble Hall, a 20-acre lake and marquee sites among vineyards and Victorian greenhouses.

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Manor Mews

Manor Mews

A courtyard of restored barns and cottages at Tattersett in west Norfolk, sleeping 64 guests around a Great Barn with an oak bar and a dancefloor.

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Voewood

Voewood

An Arts and Crafts landmark near Holt, ten minutes from the north Norfolk coast, with wild interiors, 11 acres of garden and a cellar nightclub.

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