Birthday party Ceilidh Bands for hire in West Sussex
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"A huge thank you to David and the band for all their efforts to ensure my 30th birthday ceilidh went off without a hitch! The communication throughout was excellent, David made sure I was really happy with the setlist and general format of the evening and on the night we had everyone up and dancing, including first-time ceilidh dancers! Opening the dancing with David playing the pipes really set the scene for an excellent evening of all the traditional ceilidh tunes. You can't beat live music at a party and all the guests said how much they enjoyed it. I can highly recommend David and the band for a professional, friendly and very high quality service!"
Alexandra hired Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB) for a Private event (available in West Sussex)
"David was brilliant from beginning to end! He listened to my requests and put them into action, used gender neural language as requested, contacted the venue himself ahead of time rather than needing me to be the middle man the whole time. It made all the difference knowing he was sorting things out himself! The music was fab, from surprise bagpipes to folk songs and classics. Lovely group of guys, fantastic music, highly recommend to anyone wanting to throw a ceilidh! Thanks David! "
Kirsty hired Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB) for a Private event (available in West Sussex)
"David and the band were absolutely amazing at our wedding in Sept 2025. They really got everyone up dancing and were do much fun - everyone had loads of fun and were so complimentary of the band. David was also so responsive ahead of the wedding and really put me at ease that everything would be set up and run smoothly. Thanks so much for making our wedding so memorable and fun!"
Alicia hired Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB) for a Wedding (available in West Sussex)
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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'
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