Folk & Ceilidh Bands for Hire

Why hire a Ceilidh band?

Hiring a Ceilidh band is an invitation to a vibrant, foot-stomping celebration. While Ceilidh music forms the backbone of every performance, booking an Irish or Scottish Ceilidh band is as much about traditional folk dancing and the overall interactive experience.

The key component of a Ceilidh band is the ‘Caller’ who leads guests through the dance steps, ensuring that everyone, regardless of dancing ability, can join in. This makes Ceilidh bands a popular choice for events like weddings, where they add a unique, lively, and inclusive dimension to the celebration.

What events can I book a ceilidh band for?

The joy of ceilidh music is that it gets everyone dancing, making a Ceilidh band a unique but fitting choice for a wide variety of events. Some of the most popular events we cater for include the following:

• Festival Style Weddings
• Private Events
• Burns Night
• Corporate Events
• Christmas Parties
• Background Music
• Community Events
• Scottish & Irish Weddings

With their infectious enthusiasm, our professional Ceilidh bands are perfect for evening wedding receptions and parties. Many of our Ceilidh bands even offer DJ sets throughout the evening to ensure the party never stops!

How much does a ceilidh wedding band cost?

With line-ups starting at a 3-piece (many of the musicians are multi-instrumentalists), a wedding ceilidh band is a relatively affordable option. Prices vary for each artist, but on average, they start from around £750, putting you in the ballpark of the finest ceilidh bands on offer.

Depending on your budget, a popular option is to hire a Ceilidh band to kick the evening’s entertainment off and then follow up with a regular wedding band or professional DJ.

Typical quotes cover around 2 hours of live music and also include sound equipment, basic lighting and playlists between sets.

What will the music be like?

Ceilidh and Barn Dance bands vary in size from two to five musicians, including the Caller. Their music usually combines Irish Ceilidh, Scottish Ceilidh, Gaelic and American folk.

While crowd interaction is their forte, our folk bands offer a versatile repertoire that includes more delicate, slow airs, ideal for creating a laid-back atmosphere. For wider appeal, our Ceilidh bands often incorporate modern music from artists such as Mumford & Sons with traditional tunes, adding a fresh twist to their show.

What instruments do ceilidh bands use?

A professional ceilidh band will often use a variety of traditional acoustic instruments harking back to their cultural roots, such as:

• Acoustic Guitar
• Fiddle
• Accordion
• Bodhrán
• Acoustic or Electric Bass
• Bagpipes
• Piano
• Experienced Caller

Combined, these instruments provide an authentic Celtic soundtrack to any event. If you’re looking to book traditional music to fill a dance floor, then you can’t go wrong with a Ceilidh band.