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The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ
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About The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ
The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band represent High-Quality Sound and Musicianship – without Losing Traditional Roots
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Ceilidh band
Edinburgh
Public liability insurance of £1 million
The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ
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The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ's Reviews
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9 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Edinburgh
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This act has been working with Encore for over 2 years
The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ's Song list
These are some of the dances the Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band perform (every dance is called):
Gay Gordon's
Dashing White Sergeant
Canadian Barn Dance
St Bernard's Waltz
Strip the Willow
Military (Boston) Two-Step
Virginia Reel
Flying Scotsman
Old Time Waltz
Circassian Circle
Hullichans Jig
Highland Schottische
Riverside Jig
Orcadian Strip the Willow
If you are in the mood for some ‘Reel Party’ dances, here are some additional dances we can play the music for:
Eightsome Reel
Foursome Reel
Hamilton House
Duke of Perth
Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh
Mairi’s Wedding
Inverness Country Dance (Speed the Plough)
The Reel of the 51st
The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ's Prices
Last updated: 2024
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
3 musicians
Performance duration | Price | |
Up to 1 hour | £1000 | |
Up to 2 hours | £1100 | |
Up to 3 hours | £1200 |
Add-ons
Piper
+£1.25
DJ
+£125
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Having grown up with Traditional Scottish music, each band member pours themselves into creating music that gets people dancing.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
The band has performed extensively across Scotland, including:
- Perth
- St Andrews
- Glasgow
- Dundee / Angus
- Edinburgh
- Central Scotland
- Moray / Aberdeenshire
- Shetland
The band has toured countless other venues across the UK and all over the World.
Can you perform covers?
Yes, no problem. We work with a range of musicians that can augment the ceilidh band to add some covers to the performance.
Do you have different line-up options?
3-PIECE BAND
Accordion, Piano & Drums (with caller)
4-PIECE BAND
Accordion, Fiddle, Piano & Drums (with caller)
5-PIECE BAND
Accordion, Fiddle, Piano, Bass & Drums (with caller)
6-PIECE BAND
Accordion, Fiddle, Piano, Bass, Harmony Accordion & Drums (with caller) – being the complete Traditional Scottish Ceilidh Band line-up
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?
Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we offer DJ service for an additional £100 fee.
How much time do you need to set up?
We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!
Do you provide a caller?
Yes we do! We have a fantastic caller as part of our Ceilidh band with 15 years experience calling ceilidh dances.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA) included in your quote?
Our PA system is included in your quote. All our packages include the following:
• Full PA Sound System and Disco Lights
• Public liability insurance
• Set up time c.1 hour
Can you learn song requests before the event?
If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you.
Musicianship
Genres:
Ceilidh, Folk, Traditional Scottish folk
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Burns night, Cruise
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