Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Oxfordshire

Hire a Ceilidh band for your wedding in Oxfordshire today! We have 95 fantastic groups available to hire in Oxfordshire to make sure everybody gets on their feet during your wedding celebration! With varying line-ups and instruments, fantastic callers to instruct the dance moves, and bands that will also play your favourite pop covers, there's no better time to book a Ceilidh band.

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Ceilidh bandOxford(5 mi)

Electric ceilidh music with guts! Well established band with full PA looking to play at your wedding, event or barn dance!

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Ian Robertson & his Scottish Dance Band

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Ceilidh bandAylesbury(23 mi)

A very experienced Scottish ceilidh band specialising in weddings, parties, Burns nights etc. Solo, duo, trio available

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Barn Dances for Everyone

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Ceilidh bandMilton Keynes(19 mi)

A barn dance or ceilidh is just the BEST way to get your party or celebration started! Barn dances really ARE for everyone!

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Chliara Eilean

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Ceilidh bandBanbury(16 mi)

Chliara Eilean is a trio of Celtic musicians with over 100 yrs of performing between them, blending Irish, Scots and Pop, both Trad and Mod.

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Bluesocks Ceilidh band

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Ceilidh bandEvesham(31 mi)

Midlands based ceilidh band. Six piece to Two piece band available plus a caller for guiding you through the dances.

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Galopede!

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Ceilidh bandKenilworth(36 mi)

An exciting an upbeat ceilidh band serving the Midlands, and beyond!

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The Frank Reid Scottish Dance Band

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Ceilidh bandHook(40 mi)

The Frank Reid Scottish Ceilidh Band are the top traditional Scottish Ceilidh band outside of Scotland.

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Dagda

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Ceilidh bandCoventry(40 mi)

Premium Experienced Professional Folk Musicians

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Miles Ceilidh band

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Ceilidh bandLondon(50 mi)

Miles Ceilidh band has emerged as one of the most exciting, versatile bands on the London Ceilidh Dance Music Scene over the last 3 years.

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The Burdock Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandBirmingham(50 mi)

We get people up dancing together having fun - it's very inclusive!

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From£580

Cumberland Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandLondon(51 mi)

A contemporary and memorable ceilidh band providing a wide variety of traditional and alternative tunes tailored to suit your event.

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Wraggle Taggle

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Ceilidh bandLondon(52 mi)

An award winning band of fun traditional musicians to perform at your wedding or any other event.

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The Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandBirmingham(53 mi)

We are a five piece ceilidh band who play lively traditional tunes for all festive occasions. We work with our caller, Jono, for most gigs.

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Out Of Hand

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Ceilidh bandWinchester(53 mi)

A young, vibrant and exciting folk-rock ceilidh band, playing trad and new tunes. Full PA and we would love to play at your event!

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Lochnagar

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Ceilidh bandLondon(54 mi)

Lochnagar is a popular and vibrant Scottish ceilidh band based in London and the South-East with an exciting traditional sound

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Panic at the Ceilidh

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Ceilidh bandLondon(54 mi)

One of London's most exciting, innovative new ceilidh bands. Guaranteed to provide a fun night for all to enjoy!

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Ceilidh With Us

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Ceilidh bandLondon(54 mi)

Upbeat & Classy 2-6pc band, playing Ceilidh Classics, alongside Folk, Rock & Pop, Acoustic or with Bass & Drums, With or Without a Caller 👍

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Tribe of Tinkers

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Ceilidh bandLondon(55 mi)

A London based Ceilidh Band who will bring their brand of raucous folk music right into the heart of your event.

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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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