Christmas party Ceilidh Bands for hire in Leeds

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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 Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1025 - £1650
Ceilidh bandLeeds

Vibrant and exciting ceilidh band based in Leeds, with experienced caller, Robin Fishwick.

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Hire Roisin Ban Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£800
Ceilidh bandPontefract

Roisin Ban - One of the best traditional Irish Celtic folk & ceili band in the UK. Played at Whitby & Sidmouth Folk Weeks, Costa Del Folk +

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Hire The New Fox Band - Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£487.50 - £675
Ceilidh bandYork

Full time professional ceilidh band with caller, very experienced at playing for complete beginners up to regular ceilidh-goers.

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Hire Bash Street Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandSheffield

Bridging time-honoured tradition & lively ceilidh celebrations since '93!

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Hire Lonan Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandLeeds

Intricate and heartfelt acoustic folk trio

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Hire Bracken Rigg Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£480
Ceilidh bandDoncaster

Traditional Scottish/Irish accordion & fiddle band, playing for Burns, Ceilidh, Barn Dances, Weddings

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Hire Last Chance Saloon Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£650 - £900
Ceilidh bandHebden Bridge

A hoedown with attitude for the 21st-century with swinging tunes and called dances in an awesome cowboy ceilidh

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Hire Cahootenany Ceilidh band with Encore
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£750 - £1000
Ceilidh bandHebden Bridge

Storming 5 piece ceilidh dance band and caller with years of experience of bringing people together to dance and laugh at every event

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Hire Riverborn Ceilidh band with Encore
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£400 - £800
Ceilidh bandHuddersfield

Traditional Celtic Folk duo based in Yorkshire, bringing a modern twist to Irish traditional music for your event!

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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 Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£500 - £1250
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 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 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 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 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.

Latest reviews of our Christmas Party Ceilidh Bands in Leeds

Roisin Ban
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"Great fun!"

Dawn hired Roisin Ban for a Private event (available in Leeds)

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Cahootenany
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"Mike and the band were absolutely incredible. We booked them for our wedding in Liverpool and from start to finish they brought so much energy and fun to the whole night. So many of our guests have told us the Ceilidh was the highlight of the night and we couldnt agree more. Thank you so much to all the band and 10/10 would recommend! Martin and Alex ❤️"

Martin hired Cahootenany for a Wedding (available in Leeds)

Verified Review, 2 November 2024
Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band
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"We booked Captain Bullhead to play at our wedding and we had an absolute blast! The band were brilliant at getting everyone up and dancing, and we and the guests had a fabulous time. Definitely would recommend!"

Louise hired Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Leeds)

Verified Review, 19 October 2024

FAQs about hiring Christmas Party Ceilidh Bands in Leeds

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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 Christmas Party Ceilidh Band in Leeds

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop
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How much does it cost to hire a Christmas Party Ceilidh Band in Leeds?

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

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