Ceilidh band
Blue Hat Ceilidh Band
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About Blue Hat Ceilidh Band
Everything you need for a fun-filled night of dancing & laughter. Highly experienced musicians with a dynamic, vibrant sound & expert caller
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Ceilidh band
Newcastle upon Tyne
Public liability insurance of £5 million
Blue Hat Ceilidh Band
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Blue Hat Ceilidh Band's Reviews
From customers:
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Kimberley A
2 months ago, for a Corporate event in Bull Wynd
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Kirsten B
3 months ago, for a Birthday party in The Square
Blue Hat Ceilidh Band's Song list
Circassian Circle
Dashing White Sergeant
Gay Gordons
Strip The Willow
Holmfirth Square
Virginia Reel
Bridge of Athlone
Cumberland Square Eight
Riverside
Daniel's Delight
Oxo Reel
Coming Round the Mountain
Witches Reel
Falling Masonry
Canadian Barndance
Military Two-Step
Boston Two-Step
Britannia Two-Step
Pattacake Polka
Swedish Masquerade
Belle of the Ball
St Bernard's Waltz
Circle Waltz
Ideal Schottische
Robin's Easy Circle Dance
Westmoreland (Sicilian Circle)
Old Swan Gallop
Lucky Seven
Blaydon Races
Guinea Pig Wheel
Twelve Reel
The Rose Tree
Hollins Jig
The Weaver
Eightsome Reel
Nottingham Swing
Clopton Bridge
Calliope House
Steel Rigg
Waves of Tory
A large selection of other dances suitable for more experienced and club-level dancers
Music- a large selection of:
Reels
Jigs
Waltzes
Hornpipes
Strathspeys
Two Steps
Our music comes from:
Scotland
Northumberland
New England
Canada
England
Scandinavia
Self-penned tunes
Blue Hat Ceilidh Band's Prices
Last updated: 2024
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
4 musicians
Performance duration | Price | |
Up to 1 hour | £812.50 | |
Up to 2 hours | £1250 | |
Up to 3 hours | £1625 |
Customer questions
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
We regularly perform at venues across the North East of England and further afield. We frequently play at popular wedding & event venues including Newton Hall, the Alnwick Garden, Ellingham Hall, Horton Grange, The Wildings and the Derwent Manor Hotel. We are equally at home playing in village halls, community centre, church halls, school halls and marquees
Do you have different line-up options?
Our standard line up is 2 fiddles, melodeon and guitar. This may vary depending on availability of musicians and we may use substitute musicians from our pool of highly experienced deps where appropriate. We may be able to accommodate requests for alternative line-up options, such as adding a piano or other instrument, for an additional charge.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We fully understand that you may not have timings firmed up at the time of booking. Please give us an indication of timings as best you can at this stage, and we'll be in touch nearer the time to confirm details. Small changes in timings can usually be accommodated without any issue.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
You are very welcome to plug your device into our PA system to play background music between sets, or to play the first dance for your wedding, for no additional charge. If you'd like to use our PA system outside of the time that we would be set up anyway, this would incur an additional charge of £80 per hour.
How much time do you need to set up?
We need 45 minutes to set up and sound check in advance of starting to play. If you need us to be set up earlier than our start time - e.g. to accommodate the cutting of the cake/first dance happening in the same room - we can arrive earlier to accommodate this. If set-up is required significantly before our start time this will incur an additional charge.
Do you provide a caller?
Yes, we always provide a highly experienced caller as part of our ceilidh band. If you don't need a caller for your event please let us know at time of booking.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
We're always happy to take requests for specific dances that you'd like to be done at your event. Our song list shows many of the popular ceilidh dances that we regularly call at our ceilidhs, but if your favourite isn't on their please do ask, as the list is not exhaustive. If you have a favourite folk tune you would like to hear at your event, please ask.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA) included in your quote?
Yes, we provide all of our own PA system. All we need on the night is access to a plug socket, and 4 chairs. If your venue would prefer us to use their sound system, please let us know at time of booking so that we can liaise with the venue.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
If there is a specific dance or tune you'd like to have at your event, please do ask - if we can do it, we will! Requests that require significant rehearsal time for us may incur an additional charge.
Musicianship
Genres:
Ceilidh, Folk, Traditional English folk, Traditional Scottish folk
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Event types:
Birthday party, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Cruise, Burns night, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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