Soul Bands for Hire in Carlow

Browse 348 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Carlow, Leinster, Ireland. These experienced soul groups specialize in Motown classics, contemporary soul, and dance floor favorites ideal for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

All 348 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Carlow. The nearest is based in Lucan, 41 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 670 reviews of Soul Bands
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Eastern soul meets western grooves

Lucan

Leinster · 41 miles away

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8 piece Funk/Soul band performing the greatest hits of the 70's and more.

Sandyford

Leinster · 42 miles away

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Bollywood band based in Dublin, Ireland

Dublin

Leinster · 44 miles away

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Live music for birthdays, private parties, drinks receptions & corporate events.

Dublin

Leinster · 44 miles away

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Legendary Rob Strong and his band- celebrating an amazing 60 years on the road

Dublin

Leinster · 44 miles away

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A lively, energetic swing and jazz band of all sizes with front man, Bobby Mc.

Dunboyne

Leinster · 44 miles away

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Funk music

Ashbourne

Leinster · 51 miles away

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Female jazz & soul duo

Dungarvan

Munster · 60 miles away

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Experienced duo of soul, pop, jazz and more. Classic favorites to modern!

Cork

Munster · 92 miles away

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A piano player that specialises in New Orleans, blues and boogie woogie

Belfast

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · 128 miles away

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Top Quality Customisable Soul & Motown Band

Liverpool

England, United Kingdom · 168 miles away

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8/9 piece soul band

Liverpool

England, United Kingdom · 168 miles away

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We are an acoustic Duo Great for any Occasion

Winsford

England, United Kingdom · 185 miles away

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Five-piece party band bringing the energy to your special day!

Preston

England, United Kingdom · 186 miles away

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12 piece Motown/Soul Band

Newport

Wales, United Kingdom · 187 miles away

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Funk/Soul/Pop Band

Stoke-on-Trent

England, United Kingdom · 198 miles away

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Acoustic Duo - Weddings - Special Events - Parties

Manchester

England, United Kingdom · 199 miles away

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Expect big energy, dazzling showmanship, and a night you will never forget

Manchester

England, United Kingdom · 199 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Soul Bands available in Carlow, Leinster, Ireland?

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The average price for Soul Bands available in Carlow, Leinster, Ireland is €1,000 (EUR). Soul bands in Carlow typically cost between €200 and €3,550+, with an average of €1,000 for professional performances. Local groups often provide better value through reduced travel costs and familiarity with area venues. Pricing factors include group size, performance duration, equipment requirements, and the band's experience level. Many soul ensembles near you offer package deals that include sound systems, microphones, and extended performance times for optimal value. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 72 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in Ireland, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 16 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within an hour
89% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
19% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 50 miles
For the 91% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Soul Bands available in Carlow, Leinster, Ireland

5/5 from 670 reviews
Photo of Bobby Mc and The Dukes Bobby Mc and The Dukes "Bobby Mc and The Jukes were absolutely fantastic" Based in Dunboyne, Leinster (44 miles from Carlow) Margaret Finlay - Suretank Ltd Photo of Sur Symphony - Live bollywood Band Sur Symphony - Live bollywood Band "Sur Symphony brings pure magic to our restaurant nights! Their soulful Bollywood covers set the perfect vibe for our guests. Professional, warm, and full of energy — they truly elevate the dining experience. Our customers love the live music evenings. We’re proud to host such incredible talent regularly." Based in Dublin, Leinster (44 miles from Carlow) Team indie Spice - Indie Spice Photo of Indigo Mood Indigo Mood "Indigo Moon were great. Super range of songs and lovely saxophone playing. I would highly recommend." Based in Dungarvan, Munster (60 miles from Carlow) 14th December 2025 Aisling - Gatsby party Photo of Toneacious Soul Toneacious Soul "Toneacity entertainment are just simply incredible! Tony is the easiest guy to get on with and he knows exactly how to get everyone out of their seats and on to the dancefloor! All the band members are true professionals with unbelievable talents, but they're also a hell of a lot of fun! 1000% would recommend!" Based in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom (168 miles from Carlow) Victoria Cornwell - Private Event Photo of Relative Cool Relative Cool "We thought Relative Cool were absolutely brilliant when they played at our wedding. The vocalist was fabulous! The 3 sets filled the whole evening and definitely had everyone up dancing. I also really appreciated little things like the singer chatting with one of the kids while they had a break between sets. They were thoroughly professional throughout. We spoke to Tom before the evening and he was always really responsive with messages. We would definitely recommend them and thank you very much for making it a great evening!" Based in Preston, England, United Kingdom (186 miles from Carlow) Jane - Wedding Photo of Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band "Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band The Stage said ; 'An explosive start to the evening was provided by Big Mac's Wholly Soul Band. This is the way to play soul and Motown-a full ten piece band, great brass section, girl backing singers, pulsating rhythm section and Big Mac himself on lead vocals-not only great musicianship but also a great performance. I am not surprised that it is one of the most popular outfits in South Wales, as it was absolutely superb. If you book corporate functions or summer balls and want a great dance band, you could do a lot worse. This is a truly hot band.'" Based in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom (187 miles from Carlow) THE STAGE - SHOWCASE

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between €200 and €3,550+, with an average of €1,000. The price depends on the number of band members, performance duration and whether the line-up includes a horn section and backing vocalists. Larger soul ensembles with brass and multiple singers typically cost more than smaller combos.

Hiring soul bands is a popular choice for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, gala dinners and private celebrations. Soul music has broad, cross-generational appeal and is one of the most reliable genres for filling a dance floor.

A smaller group leans on voice and rhythm, so brass-driven material is either rearranged or left out. Larger line-ups cover the catalogue much as recorded, which matters when particular songs have to be in the set. Naming those songs is the quickest way to find out which size suits.

The soul bands on Gig Heaven range from compact trios and quartets to larger ensembles with horn sections, backing singers and full rhythm sections. A bigger line-up delivers the powerful, rich soul sound, while smaller groups suit tighter budgets and venues.

Most soul bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments and amplification. For larger events, additional equipment may be needed. For the best experience, confirm technical details with the band before booking.

A four or five-piece with a strong singer fills most function rooms, and the difference at that size is closer to weight than to energy. Larger rooms and higher guest numbers are where the extra players start to matter. Guest numbers and the room are a better guide to this than the size of the budget.

The soul bands perform classic and contemporary soul music, often blending Motown, funk, R&B and disco into their sets. Many soul bands cover well-known hits from artists spanning several decades, creating a feel-good, dance-friendly setlist.

Some acts work with a fixed singer and others draw from a small pool, so it is worth asking which applies before booking. Where a specific voice matters, naming it at the enquiry stage is the only way to secure it. Acts that rotate singers will normally say so and can often send recordings of each.

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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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