Ceilidh band

Sussex Contraband

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About Sussex Contraband

A Sussex-based 4-7 piece lively acoustic roots/folk band based in Sussex, playing festivals, ceilidhs, weddings and parties.
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Ceilidh band
Seaford
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A four to seven piece acoustic roots/folk band based in Sussex. We play music for festivals, ceilidhs, weddings and parties and can provide a caller and PA if required. Mostly lively Celtic-inspired music, instrumentals and songs, with some country, cajun, tex-mex and americana as well. Guaranteed to get you up and dancing! We also do occasional headlining concerts with public ticketing at various venues.

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Genres:
Folk, Folk rock, Ceilidh, Traditional English folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, World music
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party
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Sussex Contraband's Song list

We have a repertoire of over 100 tunes and songs, ranging from up-tempo Celtic jigs and reels to modern folk and roots classics
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Sussex Contraband's Reviews

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Ruth G
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

Sussex Contriband were the nicest people. Ian was extremely accommodating and the caller was brilliant and very patient. All of our guests had a lovely evening. Thank you Sussex Contriband!

Reply from Sussex Contraband
8 months ago

Thanks Ruth we enjoyed playing for your lively guests!

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Shelley C
6 years ago
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5 out of 5

Fabulous band

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Sue S
7 years ago

Thankyou so so much to you and the wonderful Contraband for playing on Saturday. You were amazing and Mary the caller was just perfect. We had such a fantastic night and your music and the great dances truly made it for us.

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Jane C
7 years ago

Just want to say what a beautiful collection of sounds and music came from the band on Saturday - haunting! Warm wishes

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