Christmas party Ceilidh Bands for hire in Glasgow

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Hire Bass Rock Ceilidh Band
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£780 - £1200
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Bass Rock Ceilidh Band!

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Hire Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band
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From£640
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Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band are an energetic trio of young musicians who guarantee to get everyone up dancing regardless of ability!

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Hire Jiggered Ceilidh Band
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From£640
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Jiggered are a Scottish ceilidh and covers band based in Glasgow available for hire at weddings, birthday parties, and all other occasions.

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Hire Glenpark Ceilidh Band
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£850 - £1725
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Based in Central Scotland, Glenpark put a contemporary twist on a Scottish Ceilidh, with 10+ years experience playing for a range of events!

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Hire The Rock Ceilidh Band
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£500 - £1125
Ceilidh bandBathgate

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Rock Ceilidh Band!

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Hire Nevis Ceilidh Band
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From£640
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Nevis Ceilidh Band are a 3 piece ceilidh band based in Glasgow comprising of fiddle, piano, drums and dance caller!

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Hire Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band
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£625 - £1187.50
Ceilidh bandBathgate

One of the very best ceilidh bands in Scotland playing and calling dances with a reputation that guarantees you a fantastic night.

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Hire Rock and Reel
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£800 - £1250
Ceilidh bandStirling

A ceilidh band on steroids. We'll have you dancing and singing all night long

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Hire Ceithir
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£800 - £900
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Dynamic and lively 4-piece Ceilidh band from Glasgow, Scotland - ready to get your event/wedding moving!

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Hire The Shimmy Grand Ceilidh Band
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Fusing traditional ceilidh with pop grooves. Modern, energetic, and quintessentially Scottish!

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Hire Wee Cabin Ceilidh Band
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£400 - £812.50
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

We are a Scottish ceilidh band with a strong folk-rock sound: our ceilidh tunes & songs are lead by the electric mandolin/banjo.

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Hire Stroma Folk & Ceilidh (Glasgow)
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£562.50 - £1625
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

An exciting traditional Glasgow based folk & ceilidh band! A new launch after the success of our London band, Stroma comes to Glasgow!

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Hire Studio
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Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Wedding band with virtuoso sax player based in Glasgow. 600+ weddings under their belts! Flexible, professional and unforgettable.

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Hire Little Red
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£1950
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One of Scotland's finest wedding and function bands. We've played over 500+ weddings and Corporate Functions in the UK and Europe.

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Hire Two Far Flung  - Music Duo
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£520 - £745
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Al & Grace are award-winningTwo Far Flung UK-based multi-instrument folk/Americana/acoustic duo Male&female vocals Piano/flute/fiddle/guitar

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Hire Mary Gristwood duet
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£450 - £650
Ceilidh bandBathgate

Harp/ clarsach/ guitar and fiddle/violinist duet.

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Hire Caorann-Mor Ceilidh Band
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£750 - £1400
Ceilidh bandDalry

Superb 4-piece ceilidh band. Top class musicians and years of experience. Talented, versatile and guaranteed to get things going.

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Hire Wheich
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This exhilarating trio will have you on your feet for a ceilidh you'll never forget!

Hiring a Christmas Party Ceilidh Band in Glasgow

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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 Christmas Party Ceilidh Band in Glasgow?

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

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Frequently asked questions

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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