Birthday party Ceilidh Bands for hire in Leicester

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Hire Schuggies Ceilidhs - Live Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1808.75
Ceilidh bandDerby

Authentic Multi-Award-Winning Scottish Style Ceilidhs with a contemporary twist. Based in the East Midlands and covers UK-wide.

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Hire Galopede! Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1100 - £1500
Ceilidh bandKenilworth

An exciting and upbeat ceilidh band comprised of professional folk musicians, serving the Midlands, and beyond!

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Hire The Danger! Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£800 - £1750
Ceilidh bandCoventry

Danger of having a LOT of fun, with premium experienced professional ceilidh musicians

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Hire Trad Folk Experience Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£320
Ceilidh bandRoyal Leamington Spa

A duo of Irish musicians. With over 40 years of experience between them. They can entertain any crowd with ballads, tunes and the craic.

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Hire Seaforth Highlanders Leicester  Ceilidh band with Encore
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£312.50 - £937.50
Ceilidh bandLeicester

The Seaforth Highlanders military pipes and drums band presenting in full highland kilts and playing a range of tunes to suit your event

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Hire Hoedown / Barn Dance Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1875 - £2625
Ceilidh bandCoventry

How much fun can you have with your boots on? Check us out for a full country hoedown / barn dance experience.

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Hire Ceilidh With Us Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1200 - £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 The Jacobites Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1175 - £1825
Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The Jacobites are an exceptional ceilidh band based in Edinburgh that offer professional ceilidhs for weddings, festivals and events.

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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 Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£375 - £1125
Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne

An energetic Scottish 3-piece Ceilidh band with a fresh twist, based in Newcastle. Genderless calling & LGBT+ inclusive.

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Hire Norloch Ceilidh & Covers Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£500 - £1220
Ceilidh bandLoanhead

We are a lively experienced band who can provide a full evening of ceilidh dances combined with cover songs through the decades,50s-90s etc

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Hire Flaming Heather Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£320
Ceilidh bandLivingston

We operate as a two piece wherever possible and can handle most jobs with accordion/fiddle and calling with great success'.

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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 Bowstring Ceilidh band with Encore
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£675 - £875
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 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 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

Latest reviews of our Birthday Party Ceilidh Bands in Leicester

The Danger! Ceilidh Band
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"The Danger! Ceilidh band were absolutely brilliant for our party. I cant recommend them highly enough. Adam was very communicative in the build up and helped us with a few extra sound-related things on the night. They kept everyone entertained throughout the evening and were very professional. They brought a lot of energy. Thank you very much, it was a night we won't forget!"

Oliver hired The Danger! Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 14 September 2024
Galopede! Ceilidh Band
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"Played at our wedding, they were outstanding! Excellent routines, so much fun, got everyone dancing! Really nice band and very organised. Would highly recommend "

Cortland hired Galopede! Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Leicester)

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Galopede! Ceilidh Band
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"Adam and his colleagues were a delight - so friendly and excellent players. They created a great atmosphere and all our guests had a wonderful time. Would thoroughly recommend them for your ceilidh or barn dance."

Jean hired Galopede! Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 9 November 2019

FAQs about hiring Birthday Party Ceilidh Bands in Leicester

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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 Leicester

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

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

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

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