Hire Irish band in East Sussex

Hire one of our authentic Irish bands in East Sussex, to bring a true spirit of Ireland to your wedding, private celebration or corporate function. Our musicians can perform classic Irish jive, ballads, and even modern hit covers. Prices from £395.Read more

Irish bands in East Sussex

Bring the vibrant spirit of the Emerald Isle to your next gathering with East Sussex’s best Irish bands for hire! We’ve got 7 fantastic bands ready to set the craic alight at your wedding, party, or corporate event. From foot-stomping traditional jigs to lively modern folk, our hand-picked selection guarantees an unforgettable atmosphere. Dive in and find the perfect band to make your event truly special.

Every Irish band on this list has been personally vetted by our team, ensuring they bring authentic talent, stellar performance quality, and a fantastic reputation to your event.
The average hire price for an Irish band in East Sussex is £876 per event, which typically depends on the band's size, performance duration, and specific requirements.
Our East Sussex Irish bands have played at 44 events, gathering 20 glowing reviews with an exceptional average rating of 5.00*.

Colourful Instrumental Violin & Guitar Duo Sandra and Paul

Colourful Instrumental Violin & Guitar Duo Sandra and Paul

5.0(8 reviews)

• 1 booking

What makes Sandra & Paul stand out are their imaginative, tasteful arrangements and synergic, communicative playing. Whether you are after an elegant and refined duo dressed to the nines at reception, an upbeat and wild country folk barn-dance, a gypsy Bohemian chic, or a DJ freestyle violin impro, S&P is available for any event. With a repertoire of over 100+ songs, S&P covers classic and modern songs in various genres: Contemporary Pop, gypsy jazz, Country, Classical, and Irish & Ceilidh Folk.

About supplier

Sandra has a Conservatory violin degree with years of experience playing in classical orchestras, folk & pop bands, and all in between. Paul had seven years of classical violin training and he worked with many bands including producing and recording in the studio.

from £550 / event

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Reviews for Irish bands in East Sussex

Read verified reviews from real clients, who booked with Poptop in East Sussex

Frances Tod12 May 2025

Booked for Hen party

Oscar and Barney were amazing! We booked really last minute after another band cancelled and they were really flexible and managed to fit in with exactly what we were looking for. We booked them for my friends hen do and requested Irish songs and they were brilliant - even playing songs for us that weren't on their usual set list. They were super friendly and relaxed and I think everyone would have liked them to stay all night if they could! Would highly recommend.

Carla crowley 25 Jul 2023

Booked for Wedding

From the moment of booking the band made the whole process so easy! They were easily contactable and quick to respond. The songs were amazing and had all of the guests enjoying a good dance and singalong! They created such a beautiful and fun atmosphere and were an amazing addition to our wedding!!! Such kind gentlemen with warm hearts too :-). I highly recommend booking!!

Mary Jeffries16 May 2022

Booked for Wedding

Kelly’s heroes arrived on time, did sound check and was ready to entertain our guests. We had given them our choice of preferred songs and they worked with that. They accommodated request to teach guests siege of Ennis dance, which have lots of people on the floor giving it a go. By the second set the band know how to keep people on the floor with lively songs. Given I booked the band with less than a week before the event, the communication was great and the band were kind enough to allow my nephew to do some Irish dancing as well as play the boron drum with the band. Everyone has been saying what a great day it was and how they enjoyed the band and music. Glad i booked this band for my daughters wedding.

Lee hounsell19 Mar 2022

Booked for Wedding

Great experience, really great set of guys, put on 2 fantastic sets and got everyone up on the dance floor...would highly recommend

David Rees21 Jun 2021

Booked for Private party

The Black Velvet Band trio were extremely talented musicians who delivered a good range of Irish tunes to a very high standard, although surprisingly not the song "The Black Velvet Band"! Overall they provided a great nights entertainment, I think there could have been a little more interaction with the audience, but I would recommend them to anyone wanting to hold an Irish themed night. Unfortunately we were not allowed dancing due to restrictions, once these are lifted the night would be even better.

Octavia29 Oct 2019

Booked for Corporate Function

Black Velvet were excellent and really added to our Irish themed evening. Lots of very traditional music. The guys were very flexible and last minute added in a Ceili set without prior knowledge which was appreciated by all and added to the fun of the evening. Very highly recommended.

We delivered next level parties for exceptional companies

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'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music

'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music

5.0(44 reviews)

• 115 bookings

We play a huge range of Celtic music from traditional jigs and reels, to contemporary Irish folk and rock, such as songs by Van Morrison, Ed Sheeran, Eagle-Eyed Cherry, Orthodox Celts, Paul Weller, The Pogues, The Waterboys, Thin Lizzy, and many others. We also play an eclectic mix of music from around the world, including gypsy and Latin jazz. We have performed on both TV and radio, including being featured in 'Loose Ends' on Radio 4.

About supplier

Our group has over 25 years of experience performing in the the UK and at festivals internationally. Our aim is to get everyone dancing and hope everyone at your event has an amazing time. Our whole group loves performing together and our energy really shows on stage!

from £880 / event

'Taigh Band' Create Fun-Filled Night & Unforgettable Celtic Experience

'Taigh Band' Create Fun-Filled Night & Unforgettable Celtic Experience

5.0(1 review)

• 1 booking

Taigh Band is a professional Ceilidh band based in the stunning South East of England. With our roots deeply grounded in Scottish music, Taigh Band is a perfect choice for an authentic and lively musical experience capturing the spirit of this vibrant music tradition. Choosing Taigh Band for your event means an unforgettable Celtic experience. Our energy and musicality will keep your guests dancing throughout the night, making it an event to remember.

About supplier

Taigh's members have a collective 50+ years of experience on the ceilidh scene. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or celebration, our experienced band are fully equipped to cater to your requests. Get in touch today and let's get the party started!

from £1500 / event

High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"

High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"

5.0(11 reviews)

• 27 bookings

Behan's Footsteps Duo are two brothers based in West Yorkshire who play exhilarating and soulful Irish folk music, with the occasional Scottish ceilidh tune added in. We have played Irish music since we were old enough to hold our instruments! Behan's Footsteps have been playing Celtic music for as long as they could walk. We know how to make people dance, and we know how to make them cry.

About supplier

We are able to provide differing atmospheres for different occasions. We enjoy playing raucous, high-energy shows but are equally happy playing a beautiful ballad as a bride strolls down the aisle. Our sets are always catered to the event that we're playing.

from £700 / event

Irish Music Band 'Wee Bag Band'

No reviews yet • 1 booking

As a 5 piece band The Wee Bag Band's raison d'être is to bring mad, bad, trad, popular and contemporary diddly, diddly Irish / Celtic with a hint of Country and Blue Grass music and song to the masses at pubs, clubs, doos 'n festivals in Merseyside, UK, infinity & beyond.

About supplier

With the introduction of Jules the Fiddle in 2007, Steve replacing Mark on the bass in 2011 and Jim the Flute & Terry the Whistle joining us from time to time, the band was formed!

from £980 / event

Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music

Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music

5.0(6 reviews)

• 30 bookings

The band offers a varied performance of Scottish and Irish folk music and song, with a few extras thrown in! We use a loop pedal to create a full band sound with only two of us, with a lineup of fiddle, pipes, flute, sax, cajon and guitar. We can also do an acoustic set, on fiddle, flute pipes and guitar, playing a mix of songs and tunes.

About supplier

Kate and Roddy have been playing together for 15 years and have built up a rapport that makes for an engaging, dynamic and spontaneous performance. Both are professional musicians with 30 years experience, meaning that they are flexible and ready for anything!

from £510 / event

Highly Skilled Ceilidh Band & Caller 'Over The Moon'

Highly Skilled Ceilidh Band & Caller 'Over The Moon'

5.0(3 reviews)

• 4 bookings

We bring a sense of occasion to our gigs with our caller's expert encouragement to everyone to come and dance. The floor is never empty and the smiles on people's faces after the first dance give people a sense of wanting to do more. The music complements the dances perfectly lifting the atmosphere to a joyous climax towards the end of the evening with the Strip the Willow dance - music nirvana and a fantastic end to the evening.

About supplier

We have over 20 years of experience in the ceilidh industry. We must have played at every village hall and wedding venue in Sussex. We have so many success stories we don`t know where to begin - but we are confident we can give great evening of dancing entertainment to our clients.

from £650 / event

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