Christmas party Ceilidh Bands for hire in Angus
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"Fantastic. Dundee University reunion after 33 years. These guys rocked it. Thank you"
Zahir hired Staffin Island Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Angus)
"We had the band play for our wedding recently and they were fantastic! They were great to listen to and their ceilidh was fab, a little different from the usual dances, which was really fun and we had great instruction from the caller. They very kindly accommodated extra requests we had and were super easy to communicate with. A very cheery and chilled out group of folk that were a delight to work with. Thanks so much for making our wedding a hoot!"
Abbey hired Staffin Island Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Angus)
"Wonderful! Couldn't have asked for a better experience. The band played for my 70th birthday party and had everyone up dancing from start to finish with a break for the cake cutting and played in the background for a further short break. The Caller helped us all with the footwork and took account of the small children in the group. A brilliant party - we didn't want them to leave! Thank you for making my party such a memorable and happy event! XX"
Susan hired Staffin Island Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Angus)
FAQs about hiring Christmas Party Ceilidh Bands in Angus
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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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