World Music Bands in Herefordshire

Book a world music band in Herefordshire

World music covers the bands that make an event feel like somewhere else. In Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire include Eastnor Castle, How Caple Court and The Haybarn, and our world music acts play events across Ledbury, Hereford and Ross-on-Wye. 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 Herefordshire, 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

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.

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.

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.

Hickory Smoke

Five Piece Folk & Ceilidh Band With Caller | Modern & Traditional

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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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Badass Brass

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

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Los Hermanos

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

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Hosen Brass

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

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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)

“Hickory Smoke were available to stand in at very last minute when our original band dropped out, and we've had nothing but good feedback about the music and have booked them again for our Summer Fete!”

(5)

“We had so much fun and a lot of that was down to you guys! The violin during the ceremony was perfect and thank you for playing during the canapes, even though we weren't there for this we received many comments that you were both great.
The ceilidh was amazing! Sorry we were difficult to teach, I think for many of our guests this was their first experience of one! But most importantly everyone loved it and had an awesome time.
We would recommend you without hesitation!”

(5)

“Hi Tom,
Many thanks to you, the superb band and all the staff at the metalworks for giving us such a great evening on Saturday.
We liked the calling, Tom - just enough info then let them get on with it!
We will certainly be running another such event in the future as our guests loved it.
Thanks again and very best wishes, Ann”

(5)

“Thank you for your your excellent handling of my booking form start to finish. I have been glad to recommend your service to my friends and colleagues. Thank you again.”

(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.'”

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Local Venues in Herefordshire

The Haybarn

A lovingly restored 18th-century barn above the Golden Valley at Ewyas Harold, with Black Mountains views and room for everyone to stay the weekend.

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Glewstone Court

A Grade II listed Georgian manor in the hills above Ross-on-Wye, with a 500-year-old cedar on the lawn, ten bedrooms upstairs and the house all yours.

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How Caple Court

Edwardian terraces, a medieval church and an oak-panelled barn with a stage in it, set high above the River Wye at How Caple in Herefordshire.

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Brinsop Court

A moated medieval manor and its Knot Barn, set in 800 private Herefordshire acres near Hereford.

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Eastnor Castle

Robert Smirke's Gothic Revival castle beneath the Malvern Hills at Ledbury, with a deer park, a lake and a Pugin drawing room to dance beside.

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Homme House

Four and a half centuries in one family, 200 acres of Herefordshire at Much Marcle, and the whole house yours from Friday through to Sunday lunch.

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Lyde Arundel

Two converted barns, a lake and a vineyard barely a mile outside Hereford, hired as a blank canvas with the bar running on through until 1am.

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Hampton Court Castle

A Grade I listed castle begun in 1427 near Leominster, with a medieval chapel, celebrated gardens and a ballroom that turns into the dance floor.

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Dewsall Court

Twelve acres of countryside near Hereford with a lake, an ancient church, a candlelit barn and a cellar den that runs on into the small hours.

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World Music Bands in Herefordshire

Book a world music band in Herefordshire

Hickory Smoke

Five Piece Folk & Ceilidh Band With Caller | Modern & Traditional

Hackney Hoedown

For All Your Hoedown, Barn Dance & Ceilidh Needs, Look No Further Than This London Based Act

Badass Brass

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

Los Hermanos

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

Hosen Brass

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

FAQs

Reviews

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Local Venues in Herefordshire

The Haybarn

Glewstone Court

How Caple Court

Brinsop Court

Eastnor Castle

Homme House

Lyde Arundel

Hampton Court Castle

Dewsall Court

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