97% of customers would recommend Encore to their friends
1529 ceilidh band reviews.
Tuesday, 13th October 2026
The buchanan ceilidh band were excellent, very professional throughout the booking and planning process and brought a wonderful energy on the night. The caller made sure everyone could join in and we all had an amazing time.
Monday, 12th October 2026
Rufus Return were absolutely brilliant and one of the highlights of our wedding celebration! Our guests really enjoyed the ceilidh and we had so many compliments from them. They really raised the energy and their caller, Tom, put everyone at their ease and got everyone involved and up and dancing. It made the event so memorable. They were lovely people and it was an absolute pleasure to have them involved in our special day. We cannot recommend them enough - they were brilliant.
Monday, 12th October 2026
Good set, decided to change our agreed set time a few days before our wedding which was a bit frustrating.
Friday, 9th October 2026
Amazing!
Wednesday, 7th October 2026
What a fabulous evening we had! Thank you for making our day unforgettable. The musicianship was excellent and Paul got everyone up and dancing. We couldn't recommend them highly enough. Thank you!
Wednesday, 7th October 2026
John was brilliant! Really knew how to get the crowd involved. I had so many positive comments on the night and since. A true professional and would 100% recommend.
Ceilidh band
Aylesbury
Verified
Available from: £600
View full profileTuesday, 6th October 2026
Bowstring were AMAZING! Absolutely loved having them as part of our celebrations. They made it fun and accessibly for all ages. The caller chatted to lots of our guests as well, which went down a treat! Would have them again in a heartbeat.
Tuesday, 6th October 2026
The band was fantastic!!! Nicola our caller was very encouraging, enthusiastic and patient with most of us being inexperienced - she got us all dancing though! We had three players with a fiddle, guitar and percussion which was perfect for our village hall venue - they were very talented and all very nice. We really enjoyed the selection of dances they played. Definitely recommend!!
Tuesday, 6th October 2026
What a great group, fabulous in every way. They really got everyone involved, turned up on time, played very well and the caller pulled out some pretty unique dances, 'escargot' will be talked about for a long time. Thanks guys, you helped make our wedding extra special!
Monday, 5th October 2026
Cat's Claw are a fine band who really made our party! The music was great, the caller has a light touch and a friendly manner He enabled as many people as possible to join in, including 10 under 10s and some reluctant dancers. The sound was wonderful. They arrived reassuringly early and set up unobtrusively and were flexible about timings of sets. I would recommend them unhesitatingly.
Monday, 5th October 2026
What a great evening! Amazingly high standard of musicianship and a fabulous rapport with the guests! Thank you!
Monday, 5th October 2026
The Reel Hoosewives were fantastic at our wedding, having booked them at fairly short notice. Chris was always prompt at responding and happy to help with making the evening just how we wanted. Everyone was on the dance floor having a great time the whole night. They arrived and set up without us really noticing they were there! Very easy to work with and would hire them again for any other events.
Sunday, 4th October 2026
Drop Spindle were absolutely wonderful at our wedding! It was a fantastic night. They had the best gender natural calling we've ever experienced. Steps were clear and the environment felt really inclusive. We had so many people up on the dance floor. The music was great, the band was friendly and we had a wonderful time. Thanks so much!
Ceilidh band
Newcastle upon Tyne
Verified
Available from: £787.50
View full profileSaturday, 3rd October 2026
Everything we hoped for and more! Played for a wedding with half American guests- called it excellently so everyone was joining in and having a great time. But also even the seasoned ceilidhers were impressed- proper toe tapping music, all the dances you expect, and taken at proper speeds! Would book again very happily!
Thursday, 1st October 2026
The band were really flexible with timing and got everyone dancing.
Tuesday, 29th September 2026
The Riot Band provided a great performance and service at my 50th birthday party. Everyone loved it and great calling from the band to help us navigate the ceilidh.
Tuesday, 29th September 2026
Wonderful
Tuesday, 29th September 2026
I just wanted to send a huge thank you on behalf of everyone at Bidwells for the fantastic ceilidh at our Scotland Away Day in Aviemore. The feedback has been brilliant, and so many people have commented on how much they enjoyed the evening. The ceilidh was such a great way to bring people together, especially as we had colleagues from across Scotland as well as Cambridge and Oxford attending. It really helped everyone get to know each other, have a laugh, and enjoy the social side of the event. We've got some cracking photos from the evening, and it's clear from the smiles on everyone's faces just how much fun was had! I'm not sure about anyone else, but my legs were definitely feeling it the next day, which I suppose is a sign of a successful ceilidh! 😊 Thank you for creating such a fun atmosphere, for your patience with those of us who occasionally struggled to keep up, and for helping to make the evening such a memorable one. It was a pleasure working with you, and we very much hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future. With thanks and best wishes, Melanie
Monday, 28th September 2026
Wonderful band!
Sunday, 27th September 2026
What a fabulous night! Thank you so much for making a special birthday extra special. Great ceilidh band for a party or special occasion, fantastic communication leading up to the event and a lovely friendly bunch of musicians and great caller. Highly recommended.
