About Sussex Contraband

A Sussex-based 4-7 piece lively acoustic roots/folk band based in Sussex, playing festivals, ceilidhs, weddings and parties.

Ceilidh band

Seaford

Public liability insurance of £1 million

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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.

Performance details

We can perform outdoors

We have vehicles we can use to travel to gigs

We own a PA system

Musicianship

Genres:

Folk, Folk rock, Ceilidh, Traditional English folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, World music

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Types:

Ceilidh band, Folk band, Celtic folk band

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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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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

Reviews

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Shelley C, 3 years ago

Fabulous band

Sue S, 4 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.

Jane C, 4 years ago

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