Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Southend-on-Sea

33 reviews

£675 - £875

Bowstring

Ceilidh bandHerne Bay

Bringing everyone together for a fun filled evening of dance and feisty music, Bowstring will make your special event a night to remember

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18 reviews

£687.50 - £1093.75

Swing The Bridge

Ceilidh bandKent

FOR ALL AGES AND EVERY OCCASION! UPBEAT Ceilidhs and Barn Dances with ENERGY and ZEST!!!!! Caller included in the price quoted.

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8 reviews

£562.50 - £1062.50

Caperbility

Ceilidh bandBraintree

We play for dance! Ceilidh, barn dance, Jane Austen/Bridgerton, Playford/Poldark . As seen on TV!

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9 reviews

£675

A2 Barn Dance Band

Ceilidh bandFaversham

A2 Barn Dance Band for vibrant music and lively dances to get your guests mixing and having a great time. Good fun for all occasions. Try us

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12 reviews

£618.75

Rejigged Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandRamsgate

Dance to the liveliest Ceilidh Band in Kent. Appearing at the Dickens Christmas Ball, Rochester; Canterbury Music & Broadstairs Folk Week.

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54 reviews

£1200 - £2200

Ceilidh With Us

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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36 reviews

£1300 - £1500

Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandManchester

Make your event an outstanding, unforgettable experience with the UK's finest professional Scottish ceilidh band for hire.

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37 reviews

£625 - £1075

Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB)

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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49 reviews

£940

Wraggle Taggle

Ceilidh bandLondon

An award-winning Ceilidh Band of fun traditional musicians with a Caller available to perform at your wedding or any other event.

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35 reviews

From£695

Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandChepstow

Cat’s Claw are arguably South Wales’ hardest-working ceilidh band. If you want a foot-stomping, roof-raising good time, look no further!

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59 reviews

£725 - £1015

Aluinn Ceilidh Band

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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30 reviews

£1150 - £1250

Price of My Pig

Ceilidh bandLancaster

“Price Of My Pig (a great name for a band) come from the North West England in the UK… a high octane folk/funk dance band"- Folk Roots Radio

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34 reviews

£7.50 - £950

Fairgreen Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNorwich

Fun & Frolic on the dance floor ~ Perfect for weddings and family celebrations. Guaranteed to get everyone dancing right from the start.

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12 reviews

£800 - £1500

Stroma Folk & Ceilidh

Ceilidh bandLondon

"Stroma kept everyone on their feet the entire night!" "Their use of modern sounds with the traditional instruments made our Ceilidh unique"

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69 reviews

£1250

Burdock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBirmingham

Award winning ceilidh band - played 500+ venues from Grand Halls to front lounges Inclusive, gender-free, amazing fun, great memories/photos

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22 reviews

£1025 - £1650

Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLeeds

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

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15 reviews

£1100 - £1400

The Frank Reid Scottish Dance Band

Ceilidh bandWadhurst

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

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23 reviews

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Southend-on-Sea

"Had such a great night! The band were communicative, played incredibly and judged the crowd's ability (and fitness levels!) perfectly. A fantastic night thanks to Swing the Bridge, thank you"

Tilly hired Swing The Bridge for a Private event (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 30 November 2024

"Thank you so much Swing the Bridge for making my 40th birthday party so memorable. Martin was a super caller who made all the dances fun! The music was fabulous and everyone commented on how great the band were. Thank you so much! "

Jacqui hired Swing The Bridge for a Birthday party (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 23 November 2024

"Bowstring did an amazing ceilidh at our wedding! We asked them to do a performance to accompany our first dance, which was beautiful. Our guests enjoyed the ceilidh and were up on the dance floor. Bowstring were so professional to work with, I couldn’t recommend them any more highly! Thank you again! "

Lucy hired Bowstring for a Wedding (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 16 November 2024

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Southend-On-Sea

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How to pronounce ceilidh band?

The word "ceilidh" is pronounced as "kay-lee." Therefore, a ceilidh band is pronounced as "kay-lee band." The term originates from Scottish Gaelic and refers to a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering, typically involving folk music, dancing, and storytelling.

How to pick a wedding ceilidh band?

Finding the ceilidh band for your event can seem like a daunting task, but with Encore, you can ensure to find the perfect band for you. You can browse through our selection of 178 professional and talented ceilidh bands on our site where you can filter by location, price, theme and check availability. We also provide reviews so you make bet a sense of their style and be assured of their professionalism. Once you shortlisted a few ceilidh bands you're interested in, you can directly enquire on the site and ask some more specific questions such as song requests. You can also reach out to one of our bookings experts to get tailored recommendations based on your tastes as a couple.

Hiring a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Southend-On-Sea

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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Busiest times:

June, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Southend-on-Sea?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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