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About Kingsfolk

This band has been bringing parties to life all over London and the South East with their exciting music and their professional touch.

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Ceilidh band

South Croydon

Public liability insurance of £5 million

Kingsfolk has been providing quality music for ceilidhs and barn dances for more than 15 years. Our typical line-up includes accordion, violin, drums and bass, and we have a busy diary of events which include weddings, birthday parties and fundraising events. The traditional folk tunes we play are described as full-on and vibrant. It is just the kind of sound to liven up a party and get people onto the dance floor.

Kingsfolk

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

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Punctuality

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Kingsfolk's Reviews

5 out of 5

Lovely people and great musicians

5 out of 5

They were really great and a lot of fun. The calling was very helpful and was adapted to the skill level of the dances. We had them for a wedding and they were really great. We even ended up doing the sausage machine dance which was very exciting! We had a lot of fun even though it was so warm. They were excellent at giving breaks at the right moments for us to recover. Highly recommend!

5 out of 5

Kingsfolk made the evening very memorable and enjoyable. The dances were enjoyed by everyone who were talking about the evening a week later. The caller was very clear with the dance instructions and there was plenty of laughter and enjoyment with the dances. The music was wonderful. Thank you for making the birthday party memorable.

5 out of 5

Fabulous band, great music, great evening, a pleasure to have them lead our Barn Dance. Thank you

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5 out of 5

Thank you once again for our annual ceilidh for Burns night at Emmanuel centre in January. We so enjoyed our evening - just seems to get better and better. Such a great way to bring all generations together. Music fantastic, Caller great, haggis and neaps delicious and filling, Piper added to the party atmosphere. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Love it! Already looking forward to the next one! Irene Cook

"The atmosphere you helped to create was amazing! The whole day truly was the greatest day of our lives. Thank you for helping to create some 'Magic Moments' that will stay with us forever"

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Kingsfolk's Song list

😊 Dance Tunes

Athol Highlanders

Belfast Polka

Blue Bonnets

Bobby Shaftoe medley

Borrowdale Exchange

Boston Tea Party

Brighton Camp

Buffalo Girls

Buttered Peas

Canadian Barn Dance

Circassian Circle

Circle Waltz

Cock of the North

Coming ‘Round the Mountain

Connaught Man’s Rambles

Cumberland Reel

Cumberland Square Eight

Dashing White Sergeant

Davy Davy Knick-Knack

De’ll Among the Tailors

Eightsome Reel

English Polka

Falling Masonery

Farewell to Whisky Reel

Fiery Clock Face Medley

French Peasant Dance

Gay Gordons

Goathland Square Eight

Grand Circle Dance

Heel Toe Polka

Kemp’s Jig

Kerryman Polka

Le Ruban Bleu

Longways multiplier

Lucky Seven

Marie’s Wedding

Old Swan Gallop

One, two, three four five

Pat-a-cake polka

Peeler and the Goat

Rakes of Mallow

Sausage Machine

Scotland the Brave

Scottish Dance

Shetland Two Step

Skye Boat Song

Soldier’s Joy

St. Bernard's Waltz

St.Bernard’s Waltz

Strip the Willow

The Dhoon

The Duke of Perth

The Fairy Dance

The Flying Scotsman

The Galopede

The Haymakers

The OXO Reel

The Rogues March

Valeta

Virginia Reel

Weavers Reel

Whistling Rufus

Winster Galop

Witches Reel

😊 Instrumental pieces

All Through the Night

American set

Barwick Green

Beer Barrel polka

Birdie Song

Blow the Man Down

Bluebell Polka

Bonnie Dundee

Captain Pugwash

Cotton Eye Joe

Dennis Murphy’s Polka

Dribbles of Brandy

Drunken Sailor

El Condor Pasa

How Can You Buy Killarney

Hunting the Hare

Hut on Staffin Island

Lars Hokpers Vals

Leah’s Waltz

Marie’s Wed. / Scot the Brave

Mason’s Apron / The Keel Row

Mrs. Saggs

Pugwash - Sailor’s Hornpipe

Rocky Road to Dublin

Sea Shanties

Sweet Rose O'Grady

The Cliffe Hornpipe

The Leaving of Liverpool

The Returned Yank

The Rose of Tralee

The Schottische

The Wild Rover

Waldegger

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

😊Songs

A Bunch of Thyme

A Scottish Soldier

Auld Lang Syne

Autumn Leaves

Beyond the Sea

Coming Through the Rye

Donkey Riding

Down by the Sally Gardens

Edelweiss

From the New Country

Galway Bay

Hole in the Hedge

I Will Wait for You

I’ll Take You Home Again K …

If You Ever go to Ireland

It's a Long Way to Tipperary

La Vie en Rose

Let Him Go, Let Him Tarry

Loch Lomond

Londonderry Air – Danny Boy

Molly Molone

Mull of Kintyre

My Love is like a Red, Red …

Nut Brown Maiden

Off to California

Over the Rainbow

Paddy McGinty''s Goat

Red Haired Boy

She Moved through the Fair

Song of the Clyde

Song of the Moulin Rouge

Steamboat

The Bare Necessities

The Black Velvet Band

The Fields of Athenry

The Flower of Magherally

The Irish Rover

The Jig Run Rig

The Mucking of Geordie's Byre

The Rose of Tralee

The Sweets of May

The Wild Colonial Boy

Those Were the Days

Wellerman

Westering Home

When You’re Smiling

Whisky in the Jar

Will Ye No Come Back Again

Ye Banks and Braes

Kingsfolk's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1000
Up to 2 hours	£1125
Up to 3 hours	£1250

The Duo3 musicians2 hours

A two piece band plus caller for a small venue. The line-up will be accordion, fiddle and either bass or drums. Ideal for pubs or small gatherings. Compact setup for small venues.

£675

The Trio4 musicians2 hours

A three piece band plus caller. The line-up will be accordion, fiddle and either bass or drums. Ideal for social events, family parties and small weddings. Energetic rhythm section for lively dances.

£900

The Full Band4 musicians2 hours

A four piece band plus caller. The line-up will be accordion, fiddle, bass and drums. Ideal for large weddings, festivals and corporate events. This provides a full, rich souind to fill big spaces. An experienced caller will give instructions for all the dances.

£1250

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

As soon as we start playing everyone is impressed by the power of the Kingsfolk sound. Our experience of playing together puts a punch into the music which people respond to. Our clients also love it when we speed up during a dance. There are some straightforward dances when everyone enjoys trying to keep up with the band.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Brighton College Whitgift School Selsdon Park Hotel The London Scottish Building, Horseferry Road. The Royal Horseguards Hotel, Whitehall. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Knightsbridge The Institute of Directors, Pall Mall. Nutfield Priory, Reigate The Irish Centre, Camden Ickenham Community Centre Windlesham Golf Club Greenwich Yacht Club

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Celtic Spirit infuse their folk tunes with a power that we try to emulate. Another band that has influenced us by their pulsing style is the Glasgow based Imar.

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

One of our best events was a Burns Night Ceilidh at the Institute of Directors on Mall Pall. Not only was it a spectacular venue, but the clients were all young lawyers who brought a huge amount of energy to the party.

Can you perform covers?

We are not really a covers band. Our repertoire includes a lot of familiar tunes but our events focus on ceilidh dances and folk tunes. Very happy to have special requests, but they should really be in the same style as the rest of our pieces.

Do you have different line-up options?

We usually go out as a four piece band plus caller and the line up would be Accordion, violin, bass and drums. For small parties or venues where there is limited space, we sometimes go out as a three piece band plus caller, when the line up would be Accordion, violin and drums.

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

It is inevitable that schedules have to be adjusted at the last minute and we will always try and fit in with whatever the host wants on the night. If there is a good atmosphere at the time we are due to finish we will often play for a bit longer.

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

Yes, when we have set up our equipment we usually play appropriate ceilidh music on an iPod. We also have a selection of Irish and Scottish music which we play during the break.

How much time do you need to set up?

Provided we have access to the performance space, we only need about 30 minutes to set everything up. We may then spend between 10 - 15 minutes sound checking the instruments. We try to arrive about an hour and a half before the ceilidh is due to start to make sure we have time to set up properly.

Do you provide a caller?

Yes, we always include a caller when we go to an event. The people who call the dances are all members of Kingsfolk and they are very experienced at engaging with people and making them feel at ease. The will walk-through the dances so that everyone will know what to do.

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

We are very happy for clients to choose dance tunes and songs that they would like to hear during the evening. Our repertoire of Scottish songs is always popular at Burns Night events.

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

Yes, we bring all our own PA equipment. We also bring a small selection of stage lights to add atmosphere to the band area.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, provided we are given enough notice, we will do our best to play special requests. Our line up consists of accordion, violin, bass and drums, so the best tunes will be folky and traditional, but we don't rule anything out.

Musicianship

Genres:

Ceilidh, Folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk

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Types:

Ceilidh band, Folk band, Celtic folk band

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Event types:

Wedding, Charity event, New Year's Eve, Birthday party, Burns night, Private event, Corporate event

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