World Music
Book World Music Musicians for Weddings & Corporate Events.
We've put together a range of authentic world music acts available to hire for weddings, parties and corporate events. Choose from a range of traditional world music styles, including Steel Bands, Cuban Bands, Salsa Bands, German Oompah Bands and Mariachi Bands.
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Our experienced team book live acts for thousands of events every year, so if you're in need of some friendly advice, please feel free to get in touch.
If you're looking to hire a World music artist for your next event, you're bound to have lots of questions. Our team of live music experts have put together the following booking guide to get you started.
What is World Music?
'World music', known also as 'global music' and 'international music', is by its very nature a broad term. In short, it refers to music from all around the world that largely exists free from the western music constraints with which our ears are most familiar. World music can introduce us to new styles, new rhythms and new instruments – which our world music acts are eager to do for you!
What type of music do World Music artists perform?
To name but a few of the musical styles our world music acts specialise in, we have Bavarian oompah bands who perform traditional German brass band music clad head to toe in lederhosen, Mariachi bands who play South American music on guitars, fiddles and trumpets with a tip of their sombreros, steel bands who bring you the sunny sounds of the Caribbean with their steel drums and Bollywood bands who combine bhangra, world fusion and other modern Indian music styles into an energetic party for all.
What type of events can I book a World music band for?
Our world music bands and world music artists would make a welcome change from the 'safe' classics and chart music we typically go for, and would transform anything from a wedding reception, wedding breakfast, family gathering or garden party to an awards ceremony, charity event, corporate event, graduation or private dinner function into a refreshingly new experience for all in attendance.
Don't worry about alienating guests – our world music wedding bands love to include everybody, and have been known to throw in a few favourites by the likes of the Killers, Blur and Robbie Williams!
How many musicians are there in a World Music band?
We work closely with our world music acts to deliver the most flexible and accommodating service possible. We have world music artists who suit a wide range of venue and budget requirements, from solo sitarists to all-singing, all-dancing Latin American salsa bands sporting up to 11 members. Have fun exploring all the sights and sounds on this page, and please don't hesitate to contact us for more information on our world music bands.
How long do World Music acts perform for?
Most of our bands and musicians offer two sets of 45 or 60 minute sets and will need at least a 10-15 minute break between sets.
How can I book a World Music act?
We make hiring World musicians a stress-free process. Simply follow the steps below to make your booking:
- Step 1. Browse through the acts on this page and enquire through the artist's page.
- Step 2. We'll check availability and send you a bespoke quote based on your event location.
- Step 3. If you have any questions, just let us know, and one of our team will be happy to answer your queries.
- Step 4. Once you're ready to book, we'll send you a booking contract to sign online and an invoice for a small deposit of approximately 20%. Payment can be made by card or bank transfer.
- Step 5. From here, we'll send you a booking confirmation email with everything you need to know.
We're blessed to be living in such a wide and varied world, with so many different cultures to explore – and one of the best ways to do so is through the music of these cultures, something embraced fully by our inspiring world music artists. Let your ears take you to distant lands, guided by our expert world musicians for hire.
Steel Bands For Hire
Add an authentic Caribbean twist to your event with one of our entertaining steel bands.
Latin/Salsa Bands For Hire
With their percussive beats and pumping melodies, our Cuban and Salsa bands promise to get your fiesta in full flow.
Flamenco Guitarists
Leave your guests in awe with one of our highly talented Spanish guitarists - certain to make a long-lasting impression.
Indian/Bollywood Bands & Musicians
From the meditative drone of a Raga to the inescapable exuberance of a Bhangra beat, we have a range of Indian/Bollywood bands for hire.
Why hire a World Music Band through us?
- Over 20 Years experience in the events industry
- Hundreds of 5 Star reviews across Facebook and Google
- All World Musicians hand-picked by our team of experts
- Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
- Professional contracts for your peace of mind
The band were absolutely fabulous, the guests could not stop talking about them! I wish I had had time to enjoy them more myself on the day. Please mark every question as a 10/10. Dave and I couldn't be happier with the level of service from Bands for Hire as well as the quality of the performance from the band. Thank you very very much for making our wedding day so memorable!