Birthday party Ceilidh Bands for hire in Argyll and Bute

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Hire Bass Rock Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£780 - £1200
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Bass Rock Ceilidh Band!

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Hire Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£640
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band are an energetic trio of young musicians who guarantee to get everyone up dancing regardless of ability!

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Hire Jiggered Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Jiggered are a Scottish ceilidh and covers band based in Glasgow available for hire at weddings, birthday parties, and all other occasions.

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Hire The Brogues Ceilidh band with Encore
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£400 - £1115
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

The Brogues are a UK-based ceilidh band who met in Glasgow and now play all over the country. #lovetoceilidh

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Hire The Rock Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£500 - £1125
Ceilidh bandBathgate

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Rock Ceilidh Band!

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Hire Glenpark Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£850 - £1725
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Based in Central Scotland, Glenpark put a contemporary twist on a Scottish Ceilidh, with 10+ years experience playing for a range of events!

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Hire Nevis Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£640
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Nevis Ceilidh Band are a 3 piece ceilidh band based in Glasgow comprising of fiddle, piano, drums and dance caller!

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Hire Ceilidh Minogue Ceilidh band with Encore
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£800 - £1800
Ceilidh bandDoune

Ceilidh Minogue is a Scottish ceilidh band covering all UK and Europe. The band plays and calls all the usual ceilidh dances.

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Hire Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£625 - £1187.50
Ceilidh bandBathgate

One of the very best ceilidh bands in Scotland playing and calling dances with a reputation that guarantees you a fantastic night.

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Hire Rock and Reel Ceilidh band with Encore
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£800 - £1250
Ceilidh bandStirling

A ceilidh band on steroids. We'll have you dancing and singing all night long

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Hire Ceithir Ceilidh band with Encore
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£800 - £900
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Dynamic and lively 4-piece Ceilidh band from Glasgow, Scotland - ready to get your event/wedding moving!

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Hire Alba Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandCrieff

Energizing Perthshire with vibrant Scottish rhythms – from heartwarming ceremonies to unforgettable evening ceilidhs.

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Hire The Shimmy Grand Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Fusing traditional ceilidh with pop grooves. Modern, energetic, and quintessentially Scottish!

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Hire Stroma Folk & Ceilidh (Glasgow) Ceilidh band with Encore
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£562.50 - £1625
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

An exciting traditional Glasgow based folk & ceilidh band! A new launch after the success of our London band, Stroma comes to Glasgow!

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Hire Studio Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Wedding band with virtuoso sax player based in Glasgow. 600+ weddings under their belts! Flexible, professional and unforgettable.

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Hire Little Red Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1950
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

One of Scotland's finest wedding and function bands. We've played over 500+ weddings and Corporate Functions in the UK and Europe.

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Hire Two Far Flung  - Music Duo Ceilidh band with Encore
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£520 - £745
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Al & Grace are award-winningTwo Far Flung UK-based multi-instrument folk/Americana/acoustic duo Male&female vocals Piano/flute/fiddle/guitar

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Hire Mary Gristwood duet Ceilidh band with Encore
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£450 - £650
Ceilidh bandBathgate

Harp/ clarsach/ guitar and fiddle/violinist duet.

FAQs about hiring Birthday Party Ceilidh Bands in Argyll And Bute

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What kind of ceilidh bands are there?

There are basically two types of ceilidh band: traditional instrumental bands, and ceilidh cover bands. A traditional ceilidh band will perform Scottish folk tunes without a singer. Importantly, a traditional band will include a caller: they'll announce the dances, shout instructions to beginners, and get everyone involved in the revelry! In contrast, a ceilidh cover band will mix the folk tunes with modern pop covers. They'll have a singer, and provide a wide range of music for all to enjoy: young and old.

Which parts of an event or wedding will the ceilidh band play at?

In the spirit of leaving the best until last, the ceilidh band will usually wrap up celebrations, providing an exciting musical finale for your special day. The band caller will ensure you and your guests know the moves for each dance, giving everyone the opportunity to get involved. Plus, if you haven't had the chance to say hello to everyone during the course of the day, you might just find yourself dancing with them before it's over! Ceilidh dances can be pretty tiring, so having it at the end of the day is a smart choice - your guests will certainly thank you for it!

Will I need to provide the ceilidh band with any equipment?

Professional ceilidh bands come fully kitted-out with all the equipment needed to get the dancing underway, including amplification and a mixing desk. If your wedding venue is regularly used for live music, they will likely have a dedicated in-house PA sound system - in this case, the band may not need to bring their own amplification.

How much space will I need for ceilidh dancing?

The more space, the better! Ceilidh dancing takes up a lot more room on the dance floor than your typical disco. Other than that: make sure table are removed (encourages dancing!), seats are available to the side, and there are no obstacles near the dance floor. Broken bones ain't craic.

Do traditional ceilidh bands take requests?

Not usually. Unless you have a specific Scottish or Irish tune in mind, the band will normally play a pre-planned set, designed to perfection and gleaned from years of experience. If you have a special song in mind, make sure you tell the band well in advance. It might just get added to their repertoire!

How do you pronounce 'ceilidh'?

'Kay-lee'

Hiring a Birthday Party Ceilidh Band in Argyll And Bute

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Popular genres:
Ceilidh, Folk, Pop
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Busiest times:
July, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Birthday Party Ceilidh Band in Argyll and Bute?

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£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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Recent reviews of our Birthday Party Ceilidh Bands in Argyll and Bute

“By far exceeded my expectations. Everyone made comments about how great they were. Would without a doubt book them again. Excellent value for money and really nice guys xx”

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Jacqueline hired Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band for a Charity event (available in Argyll and Bute)

“I am so glad we booked Alba Ceilidh Band ! what a fantastic night from start to finish ! both musicians Yvonne and Dave put their heart into making this a wonderful night for my mums surprise 90th the band was very organised, punctual warm and friendly . “I could not say one negative thing about them and I would book them again Highly recommended 😁 thankyou Yvonne and Dave! ”

2 February 2024
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Theresa hired Alba Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Argyll and Bute)

“Very friendly and very professional! Excellent playing and clear instructions on calling the dances. Would 100% recommend!”

25 January 2024
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Innes hired The Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band for a Corporate event (available in Argyll and Bute)

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