Northern Ireland Steel Bands

How much do Steel Bands in Northern Ireland cost?

Steel Bands in Northern Ireland cost from £410 to £867. The average price in 2025 was £587. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Northern Ireland from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find an artist within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Do you have a local Steel Band near me?

Alive Network represents Steel Bands throughout Northern Ireland, with acts available for events in Antrim, Armagh, Belfast, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see our most local artists, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

What security and reassurances will I get when I book with you?

Aside from representing some of the best Steel Bands in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire a Steel Band with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Steel Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

Benefits of booking with us

• Reliable, hand-picked Steel Bands
• Advice and support whenever you need it
• Safe, secure booking contracts
• Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
• Free cancellations within 5 days of booking
• Easy enquiry and booking process
• Trusted brand with over 187,000 previous clients
• Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 187,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

I'm a Steel Band - how do I join your agency?

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Steel Bands we want to represent.

Frequently asked questions

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

• How do I make a booking?
• What payment methods do you accept?
• What if the artist cancels?
• Can I see the artist live before booking?
• Will the band learn a first dance request?
• What are the benefits of booking through Alive Network?