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About Whirligig Ceilidh Band

Norfolk's Number One Ceilidh Band for over 25 years. Lively 5 piece band with great tunes and dances for everyone from beginners to experts

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Ceilidh band

Thetford

Public liability insurance of £10 million

For over 25 years, their unique blend of traditional music from Britain and Ireland, coupled with lively modern songs, has kept North Norfolk based Whirligig constantly in demand for Ceilidhs and Barn Dances throughout East Anglia and beyond. The individual band members all have backgrounds in rock and jazz as well as folk which results in music with a vibrant edge that is fun to dance to. With their expert caller on hand to join in and explain the dances, a good time is guaranteed for everyone. So all in all it's easy to see the reasons for this band's longevity and enduring popularity.

Whirligig Ceilidh Band's Reviews

Anna and Will: “Thank you so much for yesterday. We absolutely loved having you play for us and thoroughly enjoyed the ceilidh despite the chaos caused by many under 8s! You all sounded fabulous and we will definitely pass your name on to anyone who is interested in booking a ceilidh”.

“Wow what a fab wedding! We had just the best time ever, you did us proud!! Thanks again for a wonderful night of music and dancing”.

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Whirligig Ceilidh Band's Song list

Jigs

Reels

Polkas

Waltzes

Dance The Night Away

I'll Tell Ma

Blackberry Blossom

Galway Girl

Brown Eyed Girl

Dirty Old Town

The Letter

Weather With You

Stand By Me

The Wild Rover

Sit Down

Looking For New England

Wagon Wheel

Losing My Religeon

500 Miles

Rain and Snow

Love Song

Stuck In The Middle

Wild Mountain Thyme

The Tide Is High

Come Up And See Me

Whirligig Ceilidh Band's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£850
Up to 2 hours	£950
Up to 3 hours	£1100

Customer questions

Can you perform covers?

Yes, we have a range of modern and traditional songs including those listed elsewhere that we're happy to perform in addition to the music for ceilidh dancing.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our standard line up is Mandolin/Octave Mandolin, Guitar/Fiddle, Bass, Drums and caller for the dances. We can perform without drums or percussion but it makes the ceilidh music a bit more difficult to tune in to and much less fun for dancing.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We try to be as flexible as possible to help ensure the event runs smoothly but please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to change timings.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you wish to use our PA before we start for speeches or after the final set until the venue closes, we can usually help with this for a small additional 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 background playlist to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance.

Do you provide a caller?

Yes we have a highly experienced caller as part of our band. With the emphasis on fun, they will adapt all the dances to suit you and your guests.

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 and lighting system is included in your quote. We usually require a space of 5 metres by 3 metres space for our equipment and to perform.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a particular song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song that fits with our style of playing we may be able to add it to our repertoire for you.

Musicianship

Genres:

Ceilidh, Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional English folk

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Types:

Ceilidh band, Folk band, Celtic folk band

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Corporate event, Private event, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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