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About Miggins Fiddle Ceilidh Band

We're a friendly, fun and professional ceilidh band and we'll do everything we can to make sure you and your guests have a great time!

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Ceilidh band

North Shields

Public liability insurance of £10 million

When you book us for a ceilidh, you can expect a reliable, friendly and professional service … and a great night! We believe that ceilidh dancing is a fun social activity for all ages and abilities, and it’s our job to make it as easy as possible for you and your guests to join in. We’ll play great tunes that make you want to dance! No experience is necessary - we cater for absolute beginners as well as more experienced ceilidh dancers, and our caller Julie-Ann will keep everyone on track with clear instructions, demonstrations and a sprinkling of good humour! We’ll respond to your guests and pick dances that we think they will enjoy. We also recognise that some of your guests may prefer to sit and watch, and that’s fine. If everyone is enjoying themselves, then we’re getting it right! We are a three piece band with our own caller, and our combination of fiddle, guitar and piano makes a fun and lively sound. Our repertoire includes music from Northumberland alongside favourites from around the British Isles. All of us bring to the band extensive musical experience, and between us we have over 50 years of experience in playing for dancing. We have worked with each other in various bands and projects for many years, and this gives our ceilidh band a strong musical synergy.

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Genres:

Ceilidh

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Types:

Ceilidh band

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Event types:

Wedding, Private event, Charity event, Burns night, Birthday party, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party

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Song list

This is a set list from a typical Ceilidh.

Each dance will take about 5 minutes for instruction (explaining the steps) and another 5 for the actual dance.

We will mix in listening pieces throughout the ceilidh, usually after every two dances, to give everyone a chance to rest and have a drink.

Listening pieces are usually instrumentals such as slow airs or traditional Northumbrian tunes.

Circassian Circle

• Whinshields Hornpipe (G)

• Whinham's Reel (G)

• Buttered Peas (G)

• Whinshields Hornpipe reprise (G) x1

Gay Gordons

• Scotland the Brave (G)

• Newcastle (G)

• Because he was a Bonny Lad (G)

• Scotland the Brave (G) x1

Strip the Willow

• Woodlands Jig D

• Sandgate Jig D

• Lasses of Stirling D

• Foxhunters. D.

Blaydon Races

• Blaydon Races (G)

• Bonny Gateshead Lass (G) x4

• Keel Row (G)

• Blaydon Races. (G)

Virginia Reel

• O Susannah. (G). Coming Round. The Mountain (G) x1 as chorus

• Marching Through Georgia (G). Coming Round. The Mountain (G) x1 as chorus

• Turkey In The Straw. (G). Coming Round. The Mountain (G) x1 as chorus

Military Two Step

• Calliope House (D)

• Bellingham Boat (G)

• Fogabella (Bm)

• Calliope House (D)

Dashing White Sergeant

• Dashing White Sergeant (D)

• Whitehaven (G)

• Earl Grey (G)

• Dashing White Sergeant (D) x1

Canadian Barn Dance

• Harvest Home (D)

• Off to Clifornia. (G)

• Boys of Bluehill (D)

St Bernard's Waltz

• Elsie's Waltz (D)

• Hancock Waltz (G)

• Wuppertal Waltz (D)

Rosa (Waltz)

• Bethany’s Waltz. (G)

• Dark Island. (Em)

Cumberland Square 8

• Soldiers Joy. (D)

• Hesleyside Reel (G)

• Morpeth Rant (D)

Rosa Waltz

• Ashokan Farewell (D)

• Lovers waltz. (G)

• Lovers waltz (D)

Swedish Masquerade

• Swedish Masquerade (G)

Bridge of Athlone

• Dingle Regatta (G)

• Banish Misfortune (D)

• Dingle Regatta (G)

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We often receive positive feedback about our friendly approach as well as our music.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Between us, we have performed at many of the top venues around the North East for weddings and private parties.

Can you perform covers?

As a ceilidh band, we specialise in traditional folk dance music. We do not usually perform songs. If there is a particular folk tune that you would like us to play, feel free to get in touch and we'll do our best to help.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our usual, and preferred, line-up is 3 musicians (fiddle, guitar and piano) plus a caller. If our pianist is unavailable, we can offer a 2 piece (fiddle & guitar) plus caller. We have lots of experience in both formations.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If your timings change in the run up to the event, please just let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

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

We can provide iPod folk music between sets though our PA, or you can provide your own playlist.

How much time do you need to set up?

We will arrive one hour before the start of the event. It takes us around 30 minutes to set up and sound check.

Do you provide a caller?

Yes. We have our own caller who will guide everyone through the dances.

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

If there are any ceilidh dances that you would particularly like us to include, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

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

Yes

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We do not usually perform songs, but feel free to ask us if there is something that would make your event extra special, and we'll let you know if we can do it.

Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£600
Up to 2 hours	£600
Up to 3 hours	£600

Miggins Fiddle Ceilidh Band

5 out of 5

12 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.8

Punctuality

5.0

Reviews

5 out of 5

They very good getting my guests involved. It was a great evening

Reply from Miggins Fiddle Ceilidh Band

4 months ago

We really loved playing for you. It was a pleasure to meet you.

5 out of 5

What a fantastic night, a huge thank you to Miggins Fiddle. The music was great, the caller kept us all in step and everyone had a fun night, full of laughter. I would definitely recommend this band, they were truly sensational

Reply from Miggins Fiddle Ceilidh Band

7 months ago

It was an absolute pleasure to play for you guys. What a lovely crowd!

5 out of 5

Miggins Fiddle Ceilidh band were amazing on our wedding evening. They performed the music for our first dance which was perfect and everyone then had a great time during the ceilidh. Highly recommended. Thanks so much! :)

5 out of 5

Great band, good banter and everyone had a great night with these guys, nothing else to say other than thank you

Reply from Miggins Fiddle Ceilidh Band

9 months ago

It was a delight to play for you all. What a great crowd.

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5 out of 5

"We really enjoyed the ceilidh! It was so much fun. You played a great selection of tunes and gave us a nice variety of dances: a good mix of the sedate-paced and the more lively and challenging. The callers were clear and gave us good directions which was great. I hope we can do it again soon!"

5 out of 5

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