Christmas party Ceilidh Bands for hire in Waltham Forest
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"Absolutely amazing, communication beforehand was excellent. On time and what a time was had by all our guests, grace got everyone involved and they all danced away to the excellent music. Huge positive feedback from our guests so I cannot recommend enough "
GARETH hired The Lemon Céilí Co. for a Wedding (available in Waltham Forest)
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"Lochnagar were perfect from start to finish. The communication with Dave in the run up was great. On the day, they were complete professionals and looked fantastic in their tartan. The music was absolutely amazing and the caller got all our guests, old and young, up on the dance floor and helped us to pick up the steps in seconds. We had so many comments from guests about how much they loved the ceilidh. Every band member was enthusiastic and kind, and made us feel very special as we celebrated our wedding. Thank you again, Bronwen and Andy "
Bronwen hired Lochnagar for a Wedding (available in Waltham Forest)
![The Lemon Céilí Co.](https://storage.googleapis.com/encore_coverpictures/450/612a908c341a74351f783cce.jpg)
"The Lemon Ceili Co played at my birthday party yesterday and my word they were perfect! Their playing was superb and they struck exactly the right balance of fun and encouragement with a few music breaks to let us dancers get our breath back! All my guests commented on just how fabulous they were and several have already asked for their contact details. It was truly lovely to meet Bryony, Grace and the rest of the band and would absolutely recommend them if you're thinking of similar yourself."
Jo hired The Lemon Céilí Co. for a Birthday party (available in Waltham Forest)
FAQs about hiring Christmas Party Ceilidh Bands in Waltham Forest
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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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