Christmas party Ceilidh Bands available to hire in East Riding of Yorkshire
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"Robbie and team were amazing!! Their communication before the wedding was clear and consistent and they worked with us to figure out exactly what we needed. We had some of our own performances from us and guests and they were fantastic with helping us set up and test those instruments too. Then to the actual performance - it was exactly what we wanted and we literally couldn’t have asked for any better. They explained each Ceilidh dance so well, making sure everyone who had never been to a Ceilidh before (AKA most of the guests) knew what they were doing, absolutely crushed our 1 request for our favourite Ceilidh song, and ended with Strip the Willow and then Auld Lang Syne. On top of all that, the covers they did in between Ceilidh songs were amazing, such good songs and played so well - despite that fact that a lot of people were out of the room cooling off, we all loved listening to them. Thanks so much for making our wedding so fantastic!!"
Laura hired Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in East Riding of Yorkshire)
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"Fantastic!"
Carol hired Ceilidh With Us for a Private event (available in East Riding of Yorkshire)
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"Forth Ceilidh Band were the perfect addition to our wedding. Everyone loved the ceilidh, and we've had so many compliments. We were also so impressed by their ability to switch to a disco for the final part of the evening!"
Fiona hired Forth Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in East Riding of Yorkshire)
FAQs about hiring Christmas Party Ceilidh Bands in East Riding Of Yorkshire
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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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