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The Brim Ceilidh Band

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About The Brim Ceilidh Band

Combining a hybrid of Cornwall's top folk musicians, The Brim makes your special event a fun, inclusive day to remember for all.
Ceilidh band
Falmouth
Public liability insurance of £5 million

The Brim specialise in providing an upbeat Ceilidh or Barn Dance for weddings, birthdays, private functions and other events however big or small. Although we are based in Cornwall, we also cover Devon and are happy to come further afield if required. Our repertoire of ceilidh dances covers dances from, but not limited to, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Cornwall such as Virginia Reel, The Siege of Ennis and Dashing White Sergeant. The Brim boasts a collective wealth of experience playing for some of Cornwall’s top ceilidh bands as well as other music ensembles across Cornwall. The result is an exciting and energetic mix of both new and traditional ceilidh dances with a sound that a 5 piece would be proud of! The Brim have confirmed their reputation as one of the top ceilidh bands in the South West boasting a reputation for repeat appearances on the Main Stage at The Little Orchard Cider and Music Festival. ‘Ceilidhs’ or ‘Barn dances’ are the perfect ice breaker at any event and are a very easy and fun way to interact and socialise with others. They are suitable for any age and dancing experience is not necessary. For those that have never heard of them or experienced one before usually come away from a ceilidh with a big smile on their face wanting more! ‘The Brim’ comes with its very own highly experienced caller who is able to teach and lead people through the dances whatever your age or ability.

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The Brim Ceilidh Band's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Daniel S
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic. They played at our wedding in September and they were brilliant. Great musicians and caller, lively and energetic, great variety, super flexible with arrangements (including when we had some last minute troubles and they were great in accommodating new dances on the spot). Everyone loved them and had a fantastic time. Can’t recommend enough.

Reply from The Brim Ceilidh Band
7 months ago

Thanks Dan. We all thoroughly enjoyed providing the entertainment for your wedding evening. You were all brilliant! Congratulations to you both. All the best.

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Stephen C
9 months ago
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5 out of 5

A lively and friendly band, they turned up early and helped to adjust timings and kick off the ceilidh. Given a level of disorganisation on my part this was above what we had asked of them. We had an inexperienced group but they were entertaining when we messed up and made the whole night brilliant from start to end. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants a lively and fun night

Reply from The Brim Ceilidh Band
9 months ago

Many thanks for your lovely comments. We had a real blast! Fantastic crowed and all the best to you both. Hopefully catch you for an anniversary ceilidh in the future maybe!

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Lin W
10 months ago
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5 out of 5

Brilliant performance great band. would recommend .

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Clare F
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

The Brim were the perfect ceilidh band for our party. They turned up in good time and were very adaptable and happy to fit in with our timings, but more than anything they were great musicians and had a really happy, jolly and fun caller and all in all made our night just perfect. If we had another barn dance we would book them again without hesitation. Can't wait for the next time!

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Bride
5 years ago

"We just thought we’d drop you an email to say thank you to the brim for helping make our wedding such a success. The performance you gave us was exactly what we wanted and you certainly got everyone up and dancing! We have had no end of compliments from our guests saying how fantastic the ceilidh was and we would not hesitate to recommend you to others. Hopefully we can think up another excuse to have a ceilidh very soon” – (Wedding ceilidh, Crowlas, Cornwall)

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Bride/Groom
6 years ago

Ceili at Polhawn Fort - A ceilidh was the perfect way to end our wedding celebrations after a weekend of memories with close family and friends. I have honestly never laughed so much and you have certainly converted many of our guests, so much so that our bridesmaid, who had injured her ankle and couldn’t join in, has insisted we go to one as soon as possible! The music, calling and general good nature you encouraged really did make our weekend truly perfect and we will certainly recommend you in the future.

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The Brim Ceilidh Band's Song list

Below is a sample of some of the more popular dances we do. We can tailor to specific functions or requirements too such as Burns Nights.
Seige of Ennis
Dashing White Sergeant
Virginia Reel
Gay Gordons
Cumberland Reel
Cumberland Square 8
Strip the Willow
Canadian Barn Dance
Riverside Jig
Holly's Unreel
Firemans Jig
Orchadian Strip the Willow
Bridge of Athlone
Kerry Polkas
Kerry Hornpipe
Flying Scotsman
Waltzes
Scottish Circle Waltz
Eightsome Reel
Cornish Express
St Bernards Waltz
Newlyn Fishermans Reel
Penlee Jig
Newlyn Reel
Military Two Step
Plus other trad and dances written by The Brim

The Brim Ceilidh Band's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£695
Up to 2 hours£825
Up to 3 hours£1050

Add-ons

Formal Kilt Wear
Free
PA Hire
+£100
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our caller particularly gets complimented for his energetic, fun and sympathetic calling style. The high energy, lively tunes and full sound delivered by the band is also highlighted. This makes us stand out compared with other ceilidh bands within the Devon and Cornwall areas The musicians have formal kilts for events such as Burns Nights.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Little Orchard Cider Festival - Cornwall Lowender Peran Festival - Cornwall Cwlwm Celtaidd Festival - Wales Pan Celtic Festival - Ireland Looe Music Festival - Cornwall Headland Hotel - Newquay Cornwall Polhawn Fort - Cornwall

Can you perform covers?

We do not provide covers due to the nature of the ceilidh experience

Do you have different line-up options?

Our core line up is accordion and guitar. Both instruments are professionally fitted with bass and midi technologies providing a large, full and high energy sound. We have a fiddler as a 3rd musician and can add a 4th Bodhran player for the full Brim big band experience.

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 timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know

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

We provide a background playlist over our PA system prior to the event and during the break to maintain an atmosphere for the guests. We can leave our sound equipment set up after the ceilidh finishes if you would like to use it to play your own music in a DJ style. This is an additional £100 per hour.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually request an hour to load in, setup and sound check prior to the event. It is possible to set up in half this time if needed but to maximise the quality of the performance, we usually request an hour to allow us time to do this properly.

Do you provide a caller?

‘The Brim’ comes with its very own highly experienced caller who is able to teach and lead people through the dances whatever your age or ability. We ask that you ensure your dancing area is adequate to facilitate ceilidh dancing taking into consideration the number of guests. Please contact us if you wish to discuss this.

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

We are open to requests and happy to work with you to ensure any particular dances or tunes are included in your event.

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

Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote. we just need a power supply nearby to plug it all in.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We are very flexible and happy to learn and call a new dance for your event
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Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Birthday party, Burns night, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Charity event, Corporate event, Cruise
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