Ceilidh band

Ceilidh Minogue

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About Ceilidh Minogue

Ceilidh Minogue is a Scottish ceilidh band covering all UK and Europe. The band plays and calls all the usual ceilidh dances.
Ceilidh band
Doune
Public liability insurance of £10 million

The band appeared 'live' on the BBC Radio Scotland 'Hogmanay' show for 8 years and recently played at Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games as well as the Rudolstadt and Orkney Festivals Band members have been featured in TV dramas like BBC's Monarch of the Glen and STV's Heartless ! 3 of the band members were nominated for Trad Awards in 2014.

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Ceilidh Minogue's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Professor H
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

Fabulous - highly recommend this band who played at our international conference - they got all the delegates up dancing - a really memorable evening

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Chris D
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

We booked Ceilidh Minogue for our wedding, and they were absolutely delightful from start to finish. First and foremost, they are an excellent ceilidh band. Two of the band played at the ceremony, and then all three at our reception ceilidh. They were very clear in their communications about the type of music they'd be playing and we got exactly what we asked for. The guys themselves were lovely and really accommodating, nothing was a problem for them or fazed them at all - which was very, very welcome given the stress of the morning! I would wholeheartedly recommend them for your wedding I'd you are considering them. Our guests loved them as much as we did!

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Mark F
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

Excellent experience, great playing and great at calling the dances for the inexperienced

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Alex M
4 years ago
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5 out of 5

Excellent performance

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Liz I
6 years ago, for a Corporate event in Lauriston St
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5 out of 5

Dear Ceilidh Minogue, thank you agin for making our event such a big success. You read the evening so well with just the right amount of dancing. Your 'calling' was particularly good for all our guests from down south, Yours , Liz Ingram

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Rosalind F
6 years ago, for a Wedding in Callander FK17 8HP
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5 out of 5

Just a short email to say what a great night we had at our wedding in Venachar Lochside. So many guests commented just how good you were. Everyone was up dancing, even my dad!! Roz

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Ceilidh Minogue's Song list

Gay Gordons,
Strip the Willow,
Eightsome Reel,
Barn Dance,
Two Step,
Dashing White Sergeant,
Circassian Circle,
St Bernard's Waltz
Witches Reel
Pride of Erin Waltz
Waves of Torry
Flying Scotsman
Reel of the 51st
Duke of Perth
Draps O'Brandy
Red Red Rose
Green hill
New Moon
Dark Island
7 fit tree
Bootlaces Tie
New High Levrl
High Drive
Plate Smasher
Zero the Bubbleman
Ben's 1st Birthday
Blackford 2 Step
Waltzing Matilda

Ceilidh Minogue's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£800
Up to 2 hours£900
Up to 3 hours£900
Packages
International Gig3 musicians
3 piece band are happy to travel but flights and accommodation would be required.
£1200

Add-ons

DJ
+£400
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The band features some of the best traditional players in Scotland. The music is lively and varied.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have played all the major venues in Scotland including Gleneagles hotel, Stirling and Edinburgh Castles, the Roman Camp, Glasgow Hilton and many others.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Lots of influences from Jimmy Shand to Ally Bain and Count Basie !

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

We were the house band for Radio Scotland’s Hogmanay Show ‘Live’ for 8 years. We have played many festivals across Europe. We played at the Commonwealth Zgames in 2014 and at the Trad Awards from 3015-2019.

Can you perform covers?

No, we are a straight ceilidh band

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes we can offer a 3,4 or 5 piece depending on budget. We even have a ceilidh horn section!

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We do our best to be flexible

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes we can put on a playlist of your choice.

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually we set up as the room turns around (approx 30mins)

Do you provide a caller?

Yes we call all dances.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We don’t play ‘songs’ as we have no singer. The tunes we play fit the ceilidh dances.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA) included in your quote?

We are fully self contained unless the venue is particularly big.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Not really applicable for a ceilidh but you can request ceilidh tunes.
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Wedding, Wedding proposal, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Burns night, Birthday party, New Year's Eve
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