Head Over Reels

Head Over Reels are an exuberant and energetic barn dance and ceilidh band with countless years of collective experience, boasting some of the UK’s finest folk and country dance musicians. The band consists of fiddle & guitar, plus your choice of other musicians. We like to add our own contemporary twist with some great stomping percussion, but other options are the more traditional accordion, or even dueling fiddles… it’s all up to you! Add to that our friendly, experienced caller to take you step by step through all the moves, and you’re all set for a fun & inclusive night of dancing for all ages. Between them, Head Over Reels have a huge amount of studio & live performance experience, working with artists such as Tony Christie, BBC Folk Award winners The Unthanks, Mercury winner Richard Hawley and many more, hosting parties for such famous guests as Sting, and co-ordinating Scottish dancing for a Netflix series. Live work includes tours of Europe and the United States, Glastonbury's main stage, Sidmouth Folk Week, Latitude and Green Man festivals, plus many of the country's most prestigious concert venues including The Royal Albert Hall, and Manchester's Bridgewater Hall. Head Over Reels play with an infectious energy that’s sure to get everyone’s toes tapping… but don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what some of our clients have to say: "The band were fabulous! All feedback was extremely positive, excellent caller & everyone liked the jazz/funk element. So a big thumbs up. Well done a rip roaring success! Hoping we can have them back next year!" Sally, Organiser, Oak Village Street party "Brilliant ceilidh at our annual Street Party provided by Head Over Reels with caller Hannah Bright. Never seen so many of our varied clientele all up and dancing at once and all having so much fun. Top quality music, whirlwind fiddle playing and a killer rhythm section. Not to mention the lovely caller..." Sarah, street resident and musican (Flook)