Folk Bands for Hire in Mornington

Discover 163 folk bands available for hire in Mornington, Victoria, Australia, featuring 251 client reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5. From Celtic folk ensembles to contemporary indie folk groups, find professional acoustic musicians for your wedding, festival, or private celebration, with prices starting from $200.

Of the 163 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Mornington. The other 160 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Geelong, and suppliers based in Melbourne and Yarraville.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 251 reviews of Folk Bands
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Russian/Australian folk pop band from Melbourne

Melbourne

Victoria · 28 miles away

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Classical and contemporary violinist - solo/duo/4 piece band

Melbourne

Victoria · 28 miles away

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Sax, clarinet, flute, kbd, vocals

Yarraville

Victoria · 29 miles away

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Willing to travel to Mornington

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A fun 5-piece band playing fast, loud Irish trad and contemporary Celtic rock

Geelong

Victoria · 37 miles away

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Roving trio performing German folk tunes, polkas and drinking songs.

Geelong

Victoria · 37 miles away

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Traditional Celtic Musicians

Bendigo

Victoria · 109 miles away

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Live music on the Concert Pedal Harp and Violin. Available for various events.

Launceston

Tasmania · 249 miles away

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Scottish musician and ceilidh caller based in Australia

Wollongong

New South Wales · 418 miles away

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4 Piece Celtic Folk/Rock Band available for all events and festivals

Brisbane

Queensland · 875 miles away

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Acoustic duo performing a fusion of traditional Zulu and western folk music.

Durban

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa · 6,097 miles away

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Husband-and-wife duo from Pretoria, South Africa, with a deep love for music.

Pretoria

Gauteng, South Africa · 6,420 miles away

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live Organic Electrinic Performance

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · 7,261 miles away

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Solo Singer/Songwriter

Napa

California, United States · 7,900 miles away

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5 piece band, performing traditional and contemporary Greek music and more!

Long Beach

California, United States · 7,938 miles away

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Mariachi band servicing all of Southern California

Los Angeles

California, United States · 7,945 miles away

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Electric, acoustic violinist, DJ, duo, trio with pianist, vocalist, band

San Diego

California, United States · 7,952 miles away

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Solo act/guitar/piano/vocals, classic rock songs and originals

Portland

Oregon, United States · 8,126 miles away

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A Regio and Tejano-style norteño band

Victoria de Durango

Mexico · 8,295 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Folk Bands in Mornington?

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from$200AUD
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from$1,000AUD
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from$2,400AUD

Rates for folk musicians in Mornington currently range from about $200 for acoustic duos to $2,400+ for established ensembles with extensive instrumentation and performance experience. Prices reflect group size, performance duration and experience, and the average cost of $1,000 reflects the standard experienced folk bands bring to an event. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 46 enquiries for Folk Bands at events in Australia, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
67% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
24% enquire less than a month before the event

Reviews of Folk Bands available in Mornington

5/5 from 251 reviews
Photo of Oktoberfest German band Oktoberfest German band "Huge thanks to the amazing duo for creating such an incredible atmosphere — lively, fun, and full of authentic German spirit! From classic folk tunes to cheeky singalongs, every song brought smiles and energy to the crowd. You made the night unforgettable — can’t wait to have you back again!" Based in Geelong, Victoria (37 miles from Mornington) 16th October 2026 Amberly - Oktoberfest event at restaurant Photo of Double Shot Maggie Double Shot Maggie "An awesome night of singing and dancing along with DSM in Flemington last week. Looking forward to the next gig!" Based in Geelong, Victoria (37 miles from Mornington) Paul Hobbs Photo of For the Audience of One For the Audience of One "Absolutely incredible! Nerina’s voice was exceptional and truly touched our hearts. Her beautiful singing, accompanied by Juan’s gentle sound of the guitar, created such a warm and special atmosphere at our wedding. The highlight for us was the beautiful, personalised song they performed especially for our son and daughter-in-law. It was such a meaningful and emotional moment that we will treasure forever. Thank you, Nerina and Juan, for creating such a magical memory for our family. Your talent and passion were extraordinary, and we couldn’t recommend you highly enough! ❤️" Based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa (6,420 miles from Mornington) 11th October 2026 Maria Ribeiro - Wedding Photo of Synthesi Synthesi "They are great and all are wonderful men! Go you will enjoy!!" Based in Long Beach, California, United States (7,938 miles from Mornington) Phyllis Truelove - Fan Photo of Violinist & Band Violinist & Band "Amazing musicians! Variety of music styles and songs. We hired Emil with his band for our Corporate event and they were a huge hit! Everyone was up on their feet dancing along the whole night. Incredibly nice and such a pleasure to work with them! Emil made sure the playlist targeted our whole audience and sounded awesome. I would definitely recommend them for any and all events and hope to work with them again!" Based in San Diego, California, United States (7,952 miles from Mornington) Ed Johnson - Crpporate event Photo of The Magpies The Magpies "We were so excited to have The Magpies play and sing for our AACA Christmas party! Our caterer bailed on us and we found a restaurant to bring food, but it took a long time, however the time flew by listening to these ladies with beautiful songs everyone knew! Lovely, lively piano & guitar and fantastic vocals including Holiday songs for Christmas! They saved the day for us by keeping the party going! Kathleen /Antique Auto Club of America" Based in Victoria, Texas, United States (8,870 miles from Mornington) 24th November 2025 Kathleen Ross - VP Golden Crescent Antique Auto Club

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for folk bands on Gig Heaven is $1,000, with rates from $200 to $2,400+. Cost depends on the number of musicians, performance length and the instruments involved. Folk bands feature a range of traditional instruments such as fiddle, mandolin, accordion and bodhrán, and larger groups with more players cost more.

The folk bands for hire perform a range of folk styles including traditional, contemporary folk, Celtic, English folk, world folk and folk-rock. Many bands feature acoustic instruments such as fiddle, guitar, mandolin, accordion, bodhran and bouzouki.

Hiring folk bands suits a wide range of events including weddings, ceilidhs, barn dances, festivals, pub events, corporate functions and cultural celebrations. Folk music creates a warm, convivial atmosphere and many bands encourage audience participation through sing-alongs and dancing.

Some folk bands also offer ceilidh or barn dance calling as part of their performance. The caller guides guests through traditional group dances, making it an inclusive and entertaining activity for all ages. To get the best results, check each band's profile to see if they offer this option.

Many folk bands can perform acoustically for smaller, intimate venues. For medium to large events, most bands bring their own PA system. It is advisable to discuss the venue size and guest numbers with the band to determine the best sound setup.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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