Birthday party Ceilidh Bands for hire in Dorset

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Hire Stomping Boondocks Ceilidh band with Encore
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£875 - £1500
Ceilidh bandBournemouth

A lively folk / covers / ceilidh band with tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, America and England.

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Hire Celtic Confusion 3-piece Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£280
Ceilidh bandBournemouth

Celtic Confusion are available as a 3-piece Ceilidh Band for a dance band on a smaller budget. We are a violin & guitar with a dance caller.

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£280 - £600
Ceilidh bandBournemouth

We are a friendly band who play celtic tunes and songs to keep a good balance of entertainment. We have a lively caller for barn dances.

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Hire Porter Black Ceilidh band with Encore
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£500 - £1500
Ceilidh bandBlandford Forum

A lively and experienced Irish/Ceilidh band from Dorset.

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Hire Ceilidh's Comet Barn Dance Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£340 - £1200
Ceilidh bandSherborne

Traditional music by experienced professionals, lively, engaging, friendly, fun. All ages and abilities catered for. Clear & simple dances.

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Hire Djpartybeth  Ceilidh band with Encore
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£175 - £200
Ceilidh bandPoole

I work alongside partydjlee We work together as a team By helping setting up the Equipment And we also remix our own music

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Hire Ceilidh With Us Ceilidh band with Encore
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£800 - £2200
Ceilidh bandLuton

We're bringing Ceilidh back and we're up for the craic! Come all ye lasses & rogues, strap in your brogues and step out for the Ceilidh 🕺🎻

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Hire Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1300 - £1500
Ceilidh bandManchester

Make your event an outstanding, unforgettable experience with the UK's finest professional Scottish ceilidh band for hire.

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Hire Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB) Ceilidh band with Encore
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£625 - £1075
Ceilidh bandBrighton

The Buchanan Ceilidh Band comprises highly experienced musicians who are spontaneous and quirky when playing for ceilidhs/barn dances!

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Hire Wraggle Taggle Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandLondon

An award-winning Ceilidh Band of fun traditional musicians with a Caller available to perform at your wedding or any other event.

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Hire Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£695
Ceilidh bandChepstow

Cat’s Claw are arguably South Wales’ hardest-working ceilidh band. If you want a foot-stomping, roof-raising good time, look no further!

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Hire Aluinn Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£725 - £1015
Ceilidh bandLeeds

Top-class Ceilidh / Barndance band based in Northern England. Aluinn play an exciting mix of Scottish, Irish, English and American jigs

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Hire The Frank Reid Scottish Dance Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1100 - £1400
Ceilidh bandWadhurst

The Frank Reid Scottish Ceilidh Band are the top traditional Scottish Ceilidh band outside of Scotland.

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Hire Bowstring Ceilidh band with Encore
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£600 - £750
Ceilidh bandHerne Bay

Bringing everyone together for a fun filled evening of dance and feisty music, Bowstring will make your special event a night to remember

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Hire Price of My Pig Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1150 - £1250
Ceilidh bandLancaster

“Price Of My Pig (a great name for a band) come from the North West England in the UK… a high octane folk/funk dance band"- Folk Roots Radio

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Hire Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£800 - £1500
Ceilidh bandLeeds

Vibrant and exciting ceilidh band based in Leeds, with experienced caller, Robin Fishwick.

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Hire Fairgreen Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£500 - £950
Ceilidh bandNorwich

Fun & Frolic on the dance floor ~ Perfect for weddings and family celebrations. Guaranteed to get everyone dancing right from the start.

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Hire The Burdock Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandBirmingham

Award winning ceilidh band - played 500+ venues from Grand Halls to front lounges Inclusive, gender-free, amazing fun, great memories/photos

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FAQs about hiring Birthday Party Ceilidh Bands in Dorset

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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 Dorset

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Popular genres:
Ceilidh, Folk, Pop
Average response time:
1 hour
Busiest times:
July, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Birthday Party Ceilidh Band in Dorset?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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Recent reviews of our Birthday Party Ceilidh Bands in Dorset

“SB were marvellous. Karl was a fine caller, the band listened to our (unnecessary) concerns, played brilliantly and made the evening.”

4 November 2023
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Tom hired Stomping Boondocks for a Wedding (available in Dorset)

“We hired the Stomping Boondocks for our wedding last month, and they went above and beyond to make the evening a memorable one! Most of our guests had no idea what was involved in a ceilidh, and were a bit reticent about taking part, but the caller was patient and helpful and soon everyone was having a great time. Several relatives who were planning on leaving early got sucked into the dancing and ended up staying until the end of the evening. Although we had initially agreed on 2 sets with a break in between, the band was good at reading the room, and gave us breaks when we needed it I've no idea how long they played for in the end, but it definitely seemed like longer than planned! Thank you so much for making our wedding awesome!”

16 September 2023
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Connie hired Stomping Boondocks for a Wedding (available in Dorset)

“Brilliant! Our guests loved the ceilidh and the additional tracks in-between were great. Thanks so much for a fabulous evening ”

6 May 2023
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Sally hired Stomping Boondocks for a Wedding (available in Dorset)

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