Live wedding band

Blacktye

Chart · Soul · Funk · Rock · Irish · Country

A seasoned Irish wedding and events band with a current five-person line-up: Doireann and Ryan on lead vocals, Rod on guitar, Darragh on bass and Hugo on drums. Blacktye are strongest when a couple wants versatility with polish, moving from ceremony and drinks options into chart, 90s, 80s, rock and roll, soul, funk, Irish, country and waltzes.

5-piececurrent line-up
2lead vocalists
100%live, no tracks
Irelandwide
Blacktye, five-piece live wedding band from Ireland

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About the band

Full-day range, five-piece punch

Blacktye's edge is range. Their own music page lists current chart tracks, 90s favourites, 80s medleys, rock and roll, soul, funk, Irish, country and waltzes. That is exactly the spread a mixed-generation wedding needs when the brief is stylish but not narrow.

The current band line-up gives them two front voices in Doireann and Ryan, with Rod on guitar, founder Darragh on bass and Hugo on drums. Their meet-the-band page describes Blacktye as operating for over 20 years, which shows in how broad and practical their wedding packages are.

Blacktye can cover ceremony, drinks duo, wedding band, band and DJ, plus DJ and sax options. They are the right call when you want one musical team to carry the whole day from elegant arrival into a properly full dance floor.

Five-piece current line-up

Doireann and Ryan on lead vocals, Rod on guitar, Darragh on bass and Hugo on drums.

Huge setlist spread

Chart, 90s, 80s, rock and roll, soul, funk, Irish, country and waltzes for mixed-generation floors.

Full-day packages

Ceremony, drinks duo, wedding band, band and DJ, and DJ with saxophone options.

Over 20 years operating

A seasoned Irish wedding and events band with long-running experience across weddings and corporate events.

Packages from €2,800

Final quote depends on date, location, package, and any ceremony or drinks-reception add-ons.

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Couples often ask

Questions answered

How much does Blacktye cost for a wedding in Ireland?

Wedding packages start from €2,800. The final quote depends on your wedding date, venue location, ceremony or drinks-reception add-ons, and the package you choose. Send an enquiry with your date and venue and we'll come back with a full quote within one working day.

How long do the band play for?

A standard evening package is two 60-minute sets, with DJ-style music between and after. Longer sets, ceremony music, and drinks reception sets can be added. Just mention what you need in your enquiry.

Do Blacktye bring their own sound and lighting?

Yes. The band travel with a full PA and stage lighting suited to most Irish wedding venues. For larger venues we'll confirm any additional production needs with you and the venue ahead of the day.

Can we request specific songs, including our first dance?

Yes. Couples are encouraged to share must-plays and a first-dance song when they book. The band learn one new song specifically for the couple as part of the package, and read the room to play what the crowd wants.

Where in Ireland do you play?

All of Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Wicklow, Donegal and beyond. Travel may affect the quote in remote areas; mention your venue when enquiring.

How do we book?

Send an enquiry below with your date, venue and any details about your day. We'll confirm availability, agree the package, and send a simple booking contract. A deposit secures the date.

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Send your date and venue. We'll come back within one working day with availability and a tailored quote.

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