Ceilidh band
Bellamira
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About Bellamira
Bellamira play driving, wild music for ceilidh dancing, incorporating rock beats, tight arrangements, songs and loads of fun.
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Ceilidh band
Sheffield
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Bellamira
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Bellamira's Reviews
From customers:
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Niamh E
10 months ago, for a Wedding in Dronfield S18
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Craig M
10 months ago, for a Wedding in Dry Doddington
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Bellamira's Song list
Songs / tunes
Jiggery Pokerwork / Heffle Cuckoo Fair (song)
Jeruselem Ridge
The X5 (self penned) / Jig Runrig
Rocky Road to Dublin (song) / The Peacock Follows the Hen
The Red Haired Boy / The Anchor Song (song)
Valhermeil / Inver Bank
Macarther Road / The Boston Urban Ceilidh
The Sloe / Black and Grey
La Prapoutiche
Mount Hills / Claudy banks / Rochdale Coconut Dance
Paddy Caries / Morgan Rattler
£50 Cashback / Kepa
Rampant Tolerance
The Sailor’s wife
Mama Don't Allow (silly song)
The Beaver / Mining for Toast (self penned)
Ffiddl faddl / Old Tom of Oxford
Holtwood Reel / Shanandoah Falls
Go Mauve / Snade Mill
Superfly / The Red Warboat (song)
The Road to Towersy (Nicola Beazley)
Milford (Andy Cutting) / With My Boots On (self penned)
Dances
The Virginia Reel
The Cornish Six Hand Reel
The Cumberland Square Eight
The Circassian Circle
The Mason Dixon Line
The Lucky Seven
The Borrowdale Exchange
The Canadian Barn Dance
The Dashing White Sergeant
The Eightsome Reel
The Flying Scotsman
The Gay Gordons
The Highland Scottische
The St. Bernard's Waltz
Strip the Willow
French dances - eg. an dros, schottisches
Bellamira's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
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Packages
Ceilidh Party5 musicians
This includes all four of us in the band, plus a caller who'll teach you all the dances. And it includes our PA system. The length of time we play for is flexible around what the dancers feel comfortable with—usually a couple of sets of an hour long with a break in the middle.
£1187.50
Wedding Ceilidh5 musicians
This includes all four of us in the band, plus a caller who'll teach you all the dances. And it includes our PA system. The length of time we play for is flexible around what the dancers feel comfortable with—usually a couple of sets of an hour long with a break in the middle.
£1187.50
Add-ons
Disco
+£150
DJ set
+£325
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
We're a high energy band with tight arrangements and a great driving feel. Overall - we have the spirit!
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
We think our biggest influences are Bellowhead, Kate Bush, The Police, Peter Bellamy, Le Vent du Nord, Against Me, Leveret, Naragonia and Blowzabella.
Can you perform covers?
Yes we can play some modern covers in addition to the traditional Ceilidh music.
Do you have different line-up options?
Our line up is as follows:
Fiddle and vocals
Squeeze box
Guitar and vocals
Drums and sound engineering
Caller
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What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We do our best to be flexible. If timings change just let us know and we'll accomodate it if at all possible. We're also happy to play things by ear on the night, by for example seeing how tired the guests are getting, or adapting if things are running a bit late.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Absolutely. We are totally happy to do that for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we can generally provide it for an additional £100.
How much time do you need to set up?
We need 1.5 hours before the gig to set up and soundcheck. The last 30 minutes of this will be soundchecking, and will involve amplified music.
If everything is happening in the same room, we are happy to set up quietly by the side of the room (while people are eating or doing speeches) and then quickly soundcheck afterwards.
Do you provide a caller?
Yes. We work with several callers, depending on their availability, but we will only work with ones who are really good - fun, good at explaining the dances and great at enthusing and working the room.
If you don't want a caller, or want to employ your own, that's okay, just let us know.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
We have crafted a good programme based on what works for building up the energy levels, and making sure that everyone has a great time.
But if there are any specfic things you want, do ask for them and we'll make sure they are in.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA) included in your quote?
Yes. We bring and operate our own PA system, and can bring lighting if you want it. As far as space goes, to a great extent we can adapt to the space available, but do bear in mind that we have a drum kit and so we need space to set it up!
Can you learn song requests before the event?
We are happy to learn a specific song beforehand if you give us adequate time to do so.
Musicianship
Genres:
Ceilidh, Folk, Bluegrass, Folk rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Acoustic
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Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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