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Bring vibrant global sounds to your next celebration with Bristol's best World Music Bands for hire! We feature 356 incredible acts, from lively Latin ensembles and soulful African rhythms to authentic folk and reggae bands. Perfect for adding a unique flavour to weddings at The Mount Without, corporate gatherings at Bristol Old Vic, or private parties at St George's Bristol. Dive into our diverse selection and find the perfect soundtrack for your event!
Pipley, a 6 piece band with a caller, runs entertaining barn dances and ceilidhs, suitable for all ages. The buzzword is FUN! Whatever you are planning, expect a lively, memorable event.
Add some toe-tapping, swinging sophistication to your drinks reception, or a warm background atmosphere to your dinner.
Jack and Tee are a brilliant addition to any event, with their wide range of music, it's something all your guests will enjoy.
Skarlette are a live piano-vocal duo based in the South West of England, offering dreamy acoustic music for wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as private functions and soirees.
Transform your event with our two-piece guitar band! Over 10 years of experience playing jazz-style pop hits for an elegant, timeless, and unforgettable atmosphere.
Upbeat and sweet swing tunes of the 30's and 40s, with soulful vocals and toe-tapping guitar, this is beautiful music with the spirit of New Orleans.
We offer the Wow-factor when it comes to our performance and setlist. Make your event special with The Bristol Pops Orchestra!
If you're looking to get the party started and need an enthusiastic band to help, then look no further than Funk City.
Blazing Brazilian sounds from the heart of Bristol: astounding singer Zubieta &her formidable 5-piece band bring vibrant Brazilian music for an evening of joy and Brazilian classics.
We are an authentic Mariachi band that will guarantee to make your party rock. We have an extensive repertoire that combines Latin American styles with the latest and classical pop singles.
A captivating close harmony and guitar duo with a professional service that love connecting with audiences and root their performances in effortless vocal harmony and musical connection.
Playing those amazing songs that you know ALL the words to, The Beehives are a professional female-fronted band.
4 piece acoustic band playing modern songs in a 1920s style! With our own PA and lights, we are a perfect budget option for your Gatsby event or themed wedding.
Generation Groove, providing your favourite covers to get you off your seat and straight onto the dance floor.
A ceilidh should be a fun event, even if you have never danced before. Spill The Whisky are a professional fun ceilidh/barn dance band featuring great musicians.
For an American themed hoedown or a barn dance with a twist Blazing saddles are the band for you. Great music, fun calling a party which you will remember with a big smile.
We want to make a special celebration out of playing music, one where you can enjoy, dance, sing along, be inspired, and have a feeling of community and belonging. Spread the love & fiesta!
Book something different for your event, a touch of class and passion, a musical style with depth and substance, performed with utter professionalism and offering a wide repertoire.
‘Freeze’ are a 4-piece line-up. We play all of the hits you love across the decades from Led Zeppelin and Guns N Roses to Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran. We have a great reputation as a party band and have been together for over 13 years. If you’d like the dance floor full all evening at your wedding, party or corporate event look no further than the guys and gals at Freeze.
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We have been together for over 13 years with each individual member have extensive music industry experience. We are passionate about the services we offer and you’re guaranteed a great night with team Freeze.
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Hunting for a World music band in Bristol is a clever move. This city thrives on colour, community and creativity, so global sounds slip into the vibe as naturally as a carnival whistle. From steel-pan sparkle at a harbourside reception to a samba section charging through an outdoor site, these bands bring sunshine, movement and the kind of togetherness you can feel in the photos later. We help people book them every week, so think of this as your practical map. We’ll help you choose a style, match the line-up to your space, set a sensible budget and build a running order that keeps the mood high without drowning your speeches.
World music is a broad church, but you don’t need a PhD in percussion to pick the right flavour. Start with the feeling you want at peak time, then select the engine that gets you there.
Each of these can be delivered as a tight trio for intimate spaces or scaled to a seven-piece showband. The trick is buying the right amount of sound for your room rather than the biggest line-up you can find.
Your event format is the biggest clue to your perfect band. If you spot yourself here, you’re already close.
Bristol’s venues come with character by the bucket load. A little forward planning makes that character work for you.
Big ceilings, brick, concrete and glorious echo. Bring a rug under the kit to tame reflections, put horns on a small riser so the sound clears heads, and plan a proper soundcheck before doors. Balkan party and samba feel huge here, but you’ll want a good engineer to shape the mix.
Friendly acoustics and tidy rules. Dub-infused fusion and Caribbean sets sound rich at moderate volume, with headroom for a later lift. Keep the stage picture clean and cables neat so the space still looks like a gallery rather than a gear shed.
Sound travels well and weather calls the shots. Secure flooring, taped cable runs and a clear rain plan keep stress low. Afro-Brazilian percussion sections are brilliant outside because they feel big without much amplification.
Great for parades, garden parties and eco-days. Choose roaming options for impact without staging, and keep a battery-powered setup in your back pocket so a socket isn’t your Achilles heel.
Tell us your floor plan, guest count and any house rules. We’ll size the PA, suggest line-ups and mark positions so it sounds big without being too big.
Professional bookings for a World music band in Bristol typically sit between £450 and £1,100. Where you land depends on a few predictable levers.
If you’re working near the lower end, buy quality over minutes. A focused 90-minute show that lands perfectly will beat a three-set slog every time.
Getting the line-up right is half the battle. Start with your space, then pick the element your guests will feel in their chest.
Trios or quartets, close-miked vocals, cajon or light kit instead of a full drum setup. Reggae-fusion trios, pan-led Caribbean sets and acoustic world fusions sound premium at conversational volume.
Five-piece bands with rhythm section and a horn give you presence without eating floor space. Samba groups at this scale are electric without being overwhelming.
Add a second horn or extra percussion for punch. Small risers help horns project without blocking views, and tidy cable runs keep photographers happy.
Balkan brass and samba bateria can move through a crowd for ten-minute bursts. Use them to gather guests for speeches, escort a couple into the room or turn a break into a moment.
Instrumentation is your steering wheel. Extra percussion adds lift faster than an extra guitarist. Horns create instant theatre. Steel pans bring a smile before the first chorus. We’ll balance what looks fantastic with what fits your footprint and your neighbours’ nerves.
The best bands don’t just play songs. They shape a journey.
Keep it warm and welcoming. Pan melodies, dub-flavoured instrumentals or a light fusion groove set the tone without drowning introductions.
Stay musical but leave space. Instrumental pieces with gentle rhythmic colour make service feel smooth and keep attention where it should be.
The band can learn a special entrance piece or first dance. Then switch straight into a mid-tempo track with a familiar hook so the floor fills instantly.
This is where samba breaks, Balkan medleys and reggae crowd-pleasers come out. Short call-and-response sections and a quick horn walk-through deliver the best photos of the night.
Finish with something familiar given a global twist so everyone leaves humming.
Most bands will learn one or two requests with notice. We’ll confirm keys, arrangements and cues early, then make sure the practical details line up so your moment feels effortless.
There’s no single perfect timetable, but these patterns work reliably across Bristol events.
Thirty minutes of gentle instrumental music as guests arrive, 45 minutes through drinks, two 45-minute dance sets after the meal, then a DJ until close. Put your heaviest hitters in the last ten minutes.
Three 30-minute slots across the afternoon with a roaming burst on the hour to move footfall between zones. Balance styles so regulars hear variety.
A 30-minute opener while people arrive and settle, a 60-minute set geared for families, then a final 30 that pushes tempo for the die-hards.
Acoustic or battery-powered sets on a rolling schedule, then a single high-energy showcase before the final announcements. Low power, high smiles.
A breezy 30-minute Caribbean opener, a short spotlight after speeches, then one 60-minute dance set as golden hour hits.
We’ll dovetail sets with catering, photos and speeches to avoid big moments colliding with the loudest song of the night.
Great shows are built on simple preparation. Here’s our standard check.
Common in arts spaces and some hotels. Choose cajon or hybrid-drum options, keep brass balanced and use in-ear monitoring where possible so you stay punchy without trips.
Right-size the system. A compact rig and a warm wash make a quartet feel premium. Larger rooms benefit from a small sub for depth rather than pure volume.
A five-piece is comfortable in roughly 4 by 3 metres. Keep the front line clear for photos, run tidy cable paths and, if possible, give horns a small riser for projection.
If you also have a DJ, agree who is using which channels and where the controller sits. Background tracks through the band’s PA avoid awkward silence while sets reset.
Marquees and outdoor sites need cover, secure flooring and taped cable runs. Pack spare gaffer, cloths for percussion, and a doorstop for any breezy exit. Calm plans make happy clients.
Chairs, water, a small changing space and clear parking. It’s not glamorous, but it stops small problems becoming big ones.
Share your floor plan and house rules. We’ll mark positions, power and paths so the run-of-show feels like a rehearsal.
Bristol audiences are wonderfully mixed and often eco-minded. Build that into your brief.
Short, friendly intros and the odd bilingual phrase make guests feel seen. It adds warmth without slowing the pace.
Keep it comfortable while older guests settle, save the peaks for later when the room is ready.
Leave chairs near the dance floor for those who prefer to watch and clap. Not everyone needs to bounce to feel included.
Battery options, LED lighting, shared transport for players and sensible loading plans can cut your event’s footprint without cutting the fun. We’ll flag easy wins.
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Inside £450 to £1,100 there are smart moves that keep the night brilliant.
If you’re set on a World music band in Bristol, we’ll make it easy. Tell us your date, guest count, postcode and the mood you want at the peak of the night. We’ll line up the best-fit acts, show instant pricing and help shape a set that carries your theme from welcome to finale. From first message to final encore, we keep it friendly, fast and fully protected. Let’s build you a celebration that sounds like Bristol at its brightest.