Browse professional Ceilidh Bands available for hire in Essex.
This is a true Scottish Dance Band, continually growing their vast repetoire of Scottish Dance music. They thrive most on collecting, compiling and playing the very best sets of Scottish Dance musi…
Distance: 5 miles
Established 30 years, we are a 3-piece Traditional Scottish Dance Band, consisting of Accordion, Fiddle, Side Drum and working with a Caller.
We have a vast and evolving, repertoire of Jigs/Reels and…
Distance: 5 miles
This well-established Celtic folk band brings the rich musical traditions of Ireland and Scotland to life with vibrant performances that blend authenticity, energy, and charm.
Featuring fiddle, bu…
Distance: 32 miles
Sought after entertainment band usually three piece. Top quality music and expert calling with demonstrations to explain the dances and moves to audiences of all abilities . Have played all over the U…
Distance: 34 miles
They are lucky to have a pool of fantastic players to call on including:: Tim Webb; guitar & vocals. Mick Emerson; fiddle. Paul Richards; bass, bohdran & whistle. Debby Webb (Miss Dixie); calling & …
Distance: 36 miles
Perfect for all types of barn dances, and their charismatic caller will have everyone up and dancing even if they have never done any type of barn dancing or line dancing before.
It's fun all the w…
Distance: 36 miles
We are five musicians with a wide range of musical tastes and experience, who use high quality instruments and amplification. We play old and new folk tunes and teach dances from all over the British…
Distance: 39 miles
A versatile and lively Ceilidh, Barn Dance, Irish and Folk Rock band guaranteed to get feet tapping and people dancing. With hundreds of gigs under their belt, they deliver a fantastic night of entert…
Distance: 39 miles
Our line up of fiddle, guitar, bass and drums adds extra punch and drive to our ceilidh sets and gives us the flexibility to play a wide repertoire of songs. We can provide a full night of ceilidh, a …
Distance: 41 miles
Our musicians have many years experience between them having performed in Bands both in the South West and the South East.
The band have a first class self- contained PA system which is also equipp…
Distance: 43 miles
This Barn Dance & Ceilidh Band create a unique sound of an energetic Ceilidh dance/concert band combining Highland, Northumbrian and Border bagpipes, with a blend of bass and rhythmic guitar, melodoeo…
Distance: 46 miles
Anything from a duo to a six-piece, amplified or acoustic, with or without a caller.
All the musicians have been performing, touring and recording for many years.
The band are both sensitive to…
Distance: 48 miles
Three piece band with button accordion/fiddle/ tin whsitle player, guitar/ mandolin/ bodhran player and a singer guitarist. Additional players can be added upon request. …
Distance: 49 miles
Highly experienced group of musicians providing a wide range of dance music, Irish, Scottish, Welsh songs and airs all playing a variety of instruments ranging from guitar, banjo,fiddle,keyboard, man…
Distance: 50 miles
From the musicians' diverse backgrounds - Irish, Dutch, Jewish, Rumanian, Yorkshire - the band has developed a repertoire of dance music drawing on Celtic, English, Yiddish, European and American folk…
Distance: 50 miles
Being a totally live band, not relying on 'backing tracks' to enhance our sound, gives us the flexibility to integrate and participate with our audience and gives a relaxing, fun loving feel to any ev…
Distance: 51 miles
With Anglo Concertina, Melodeon, Banjo, Mandolin and Double Bass the band provides virtuoso renditions of traditional dance tunes with a solid rhythmic backing to make your ceilidh or barn dance go wi…
Distance: 51 miles
The band plays a range of live acoustic Celtic moods, ranging from dynamic, charging, stomping, electric and vibrant floor-fillers to lift your spirits; spanning across to soulful, poignant ballads an…
Distance: 52 miles
The band offers an enjoyable programme of songs and instrumentals played with unpretentious excellence by experienced musicians which is suitable for weddings, corporate events,and private parties or…
Distance: 61 miles
The bands music and dance draws on the rich traditional folk music repertoire of Wales, England, Ireland and Scotland and will light up your wedding celebration, barn dance or event. The band performs…
Distance: 63 miles
The band play Scottish ceilidh music and can happily fill a whole evening, however they can provide a DJ as well if you wish, and violin / piano background music before the ceilidh.…
Distance: 64 miles
The evening’s entertainment will always be based on fun, but you will be asked to get up… form a circle – or a line, and dance to 'called' instructions from our energetic caller
PA and light…
Distance: 68 miles
Your wedding day is important to you, and it’s important to know that everything is in hand.
We have a few different wedding services that we can offer, but we are also flexible – so if you wan…
Distance: 68 miles
your guests need not know anything at all about folk dancing as the whole thing is explained by the caller and walked through once or twice beforehand
you can be assured of a very memorable evening…
Distance: 69 miles
The band are a tight outfit based in Brighton. Traditional jigs, reels, hornpipes and slip-jigs are played for dances or listening/entertainment. Irish, scots and Breton dance tunes. …
Distance: 75 miles
Their unique combination of traditional tunes and dances with the modern, funky rhythm section of a function band, provides a level of quality that you wont get with other bands!
As seen on BBC2, C…
Distance: 75 miles
We work with professional callers for ceilidhs / barn dances. Our dances are especially good for beginners as everyone is included - children too - with clear, friendly instructions to make sure nobo…
Distance: 75 miles
The Band are no strangers to the folk scene and have been playing at pubs, clubs and festivals throughout the UK for the past 10 years.
The band have a first class self- contained PA and Bose speak…
Distance: 78 miles
The caller, one of the most energetic around, will have everyone on their feet from the first dance onwards - the other band members have all played in numerous rock, pop or classical groups and creat…
Distance: 78 miles
The band are a Duo, a Caller and a Musician we are capable of catering for all musical tastes, Irish, Scottish, English or American. (or a mixture).
All easy dances taught by our caller step by step …
Distance: 80 miles
This group pulls together a pool of well experienced traditional and folk musicians to provide top quality music for dancing, listening to or singing along with. members of the group are professional …
Distance: 81 miles
As a four piece, we have a singer/guitarist and uilleann pipes/flute/whistle/dobro/box, cittern/mandolin and bass/percussion. Ceilidh band is a 5 piece including caller.
Whatever lineup you pick, …
Distance: 81 miles
Perfect for Weddings, Parties, Anniversaries, Birthdays
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Distance: 83 miles
A professional ceilidh band which has been performing at weddings and functions throughout the North of England and Scotland for over ten years. The band features a combination of energetic top class …
Distance: 84 miles
The quartet comprises of 2 violins, a viola and a cello
The band also offer a 5 piece Ceilidh service
We will always do our very best to cater for special requests for the wedding ceremony…
Distance: 89 miles
Many years experience with barn dance/ceilidh bands. Also street entertainer for cancer charities.…
Distance: 90 miles
Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music for miles around and leagues beneath.
Amiable and fun, catering for all dancing abilities.
The band comprises:
Graham Brand (concerti…
Distance: 92 miles
Fantastic for corporate functions, engagement parties, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, or fund-raising events, although we are flexible and will happily adapt for other occasions
You ca…
Distance: 94 miles
Wedding music packages including music for Ceremony, Drinks, Meal, Evening and finish with Disco.
Corporate Entertainment packages include classical quartet to play during arrival drinks reception …
Distance: 96 miles
Described in one newspaper as ‘raw, endlessly energetic Irish folk’, this 4-piece band produces a huge variety of tunes and songs both modern and traditional that satisfies the widest spectrum of …
Distance: 96 miles
The band includes melodeon, fiddle, cello,piano, flute, vocals and percussion. A caller is available for ceilidhs…
Distance: 97 miles
The band features vocals, guitar, mandolin and banjos, but for some bookings a fiddle player and other musicians can be added.
Both musicians are very accomplished with many years of experience. E…
Distance: 98 miles
Guaranteed NO long boring ballads or anything obscure, This entertainer is all about FUN!
Just a great mixture of all the well known Irish songs, along with jigs, reels and hornpipes.
Offers a s…
Distance: 99 miles
This great band are available for all occasions including weddings birthdays and PTA events. Their fees are very reasonable.
Dave has played accordion for about 25 years and has played in other ban…
Distance: 99 miles
Yes — all Ceilidh Bands listed on this page travel across Essex.
Absolutely — Ceilidh Bands regularly perform at events, parties and celebrations throughout Essex.
Ceilidh Bands in Essex perform at weddings, private parties, corporate events and themed celebrations.
It’s best to book early, especially for weekends and busy seasons in Essex.
Yes — most Ceilidh Bands can tailor their performance to suit your event in Essex.