Traditional Musicians for Hire

What is traditional music?

Hiring traditional musicians is a great way to bring a sense of nostalgia and connection to the past to your next event. Whether it’s for a wedding, corporate event, or private gathering, experienced traditional musicians can provide a fun and entertaining experience for all.

The themes around traditional music are often lyrically and musically related to historical events, folklore and daily life. Often simple in structure, the music is easy to listen to and often performed using acoustic instrumentation to add to the homegrown nature of the music.

Under the banner of traditional music, you will find many different types of musicians, from classical guitarists, Irish folk bands, party bands and ceilidh bands, to name a few.

Traditional music comes in many forms and is often categorized into the following musical types:

• Irish Bands
• Folk Bands
• New Orleans Trad Jazz Bands
• Ceilidh Bands
• Gypsy Jazz Bands
• Classical Musicians
• Scottish Music

What events are suited to traditional music?

We offer a varied roster of musicians and bands to cover every event type, from chilled-out background music to afternoon drinks receptions and lively evening hoedowns. Our musicians have experience performing at all of the following:

• Corporate Event
• Drinks Reception
• Music for Weddings
• Garden Parties
• Private Parties
• Charity Events

For your wedding day hiring professional musicians for the wedding ceremony can be a traditional way to start the proceedings. Classical musicians are always a popular choice due to their wide repertoire of songs, including classical, pop, folk jazz and, in some cases – Irish folk music.

Similarly, hiring a function band playing Irish music for the evening party can be a great way to keep your guests entertained and dancing all night.

How much do traditional wedding bands cost?

When searching for talented folk musicians to book for your wedding entertainment, it’s a good idea to understand how pricing works. The event location can be a huge factor in the cost, depending on where the band is and how far they’ll need to travel. Whether the date is a popular date or off-peak can also determine pricing. The average cost of hiring a band ranges between £1200-2000.

Do traditional bands accept song requests?

As with any other band, our traditional bands for hire are happy to work with you to provide the best musical experience possible. Whether this involves learning a song or tailoring the overall repertoire list, they’ll ensure you’re 100% satisfied with the experience.