A guide to the cost of booking an Irish music or dance act
Ballpark figures for hiring our acts
The fees listed are for guide purposes only and do not represent actual quotes, as these will vary depending on the actual act. We’ll always give you an exact quote when you make a firm enquiry. Bear in mind also that there may be additional travel costs depending on the location of the event and where the act is based. – This would always be included where applicable in any quote.
Solo guitar/vocalist with PA
£290 – £360 (Pubs and clubs*)
(£145 – £180 per hour)
Weddings and private functions
£450 – £550
(£225 – £275 per hour)
Figures based on typical booking of two hours including one fifteen minute break
Singers for funerals (solo singer with guitar)
For singing at either service or graveside (Without PA)
From £290
For singing at both service and graveside
From £350
Irish duo with PA
£390 – £590 (Pubs and clubs*)
(£195 – £290 per hour)
Weddings, parties and corporate functions
£590 – £690
(£295 – £345 per hour)
Figures based on typical booking of two hours including one fifteen minute break
Irish band with PA
£550 – £750 (Pubs and clubs*)
(£275 – £375 per hour)
Weddings, parties and corporate functions
£850 – £1050
(£425 – £525 per hour)
Figures based on typical booking of two hours including one fifteen minute break
*Pub and club fees are based on medium to large ongoing group bookings. One off fees are higher and negotiable, depending on the act, location and availability.
Irish dancers
£590 – £790
(For 1 x 15/30* minute show)
There’s a minimum length of 15* minutes per show and maximum of 30 minutes, depending on which act you book.
Bagpipers
£290 – £320
The fee depends upon whether you wish to hire the piper for one location or two.
Example: At a funeral for the service and/or the graveside.
Uilleann pipers
£290 – £340
The fee depends upon whether you wish to hire the piper for one location or two.
Example: At a funeral for the service and/or the graveside.
Harpists
£350 – £450
(For up to 2 x 45 minute sets)
Fee varies depending on whether a PA is required and whether it’s for one or two locations.
Fiddlers
£290 – £340
Intermittently for up to 1 hour.
Irish Disco
Monday – Thursday
£85 per hour
Friday – Sunday
£95 per hour
*This is based on a minimum booking for 4 hours.