The Sassenachs Ceilidh Band

• The Band We are a funky, London-based band which mixes traditional folk music and more modern grooves, appealing to audiences of all ages and abilities. • What is ceilidh dancing? Ceilidh dancing is the best way to get people up and celebrating at any event. Sometimes called a barn dance or country dancing, a night with us involves fun, simple steps which are easy to learn and appropriate for any occasion. Before each dance, our expert caller walks participants through the steps at a pace tailored to the crowd so everyone can join in the fun. Each song is driven by traditional violin music along with a band of guitar, bass and drums to give a modern twist. Have a look at our videos! • Book Us If you like what you see, don't hesitate to get in touch for a quote or further details by clicking the 'Message' or 'Check availability' button on our Encore profile. We can tailor our offering to your requirements. We also do travel all over the country. Just let us know what you need and we'll send you a quote! We can also add DJ and Cover Band options or combinations. Feel free to drop us a line to discuss your exact needs. We have £5m public liability insurance and our equipment is all fully PAT tested / certified. • Sustainability & Inclusivity The band strives not only to provide you and your guests with a ceilidh to remember but to do this in the best way possible for the planet too! Sustainability means a multitude of things to different people but here are the main ways we inteprete it within our business: Environment: The principle environmental impact for our band is from the use of transportation to and from our events. We aim to car share wherever possible and in many cases our musicians will take the train / tube where possible. Our larger pieces of equipment; PA system and drum kit however inevitably tend to require a car or van so cannot currently be moved via public transport. The majority of the time we use a ZipVan or ZipCar to move the bulk of our equipment. We believe that a car sharing club such as this is the best way to reduce our environmental impact. Diversity: The concept of group celebration and dancing has been ingrained in most cultures for a very long time! We believe that a focus on socialising and dancing has enormous benefits to both physical and mental health. That said, there is also history of dancing being taught in a traditional style of a mixed couple; with male lead, and woman follower. Such rigidity in the explanation of dances can lead to unnecessarily awkward or uncomfortable situations for some guests. For this reason, we strive to be more inclusive in our teaching of dances and the running of events. We also endeavour to set an example with the diversity of our band and musicians. We have callers and musicians from a variety of backgrounds and always try to provide a balanced line up for our performances.