Christmas party Ceilidh Bands available to hire in County Antrim
Latest reviews of our Christmas Party Ceilidh Bands in County Antrim
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"Very good band, flexible and friendly. Great sound."
Niamh hired Nevis Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in County Antrim)
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"Brilliant experience at our corporate event. The band was extremely professional, had great sound, responded to any requests and created fun atmosphere. For many of the attendees this was their first Ceilidh ever and Jonny was great at guiding everyone through the dances. There was also superb communication prior to the event, which put us at ease and made planning the event much easier. I can only recommend, if we will have any other event with Ceilidh coming up, we will reach out to Stringception again."
Gabriela hired Stringception for a Corporate event (available in County Antrim)
![Staffin Island Ceilidh Band](https://storage.googleapis.com/encore_coverpictures/450/62768f271f832210662e722d.jpg)
"I would just like to say a huge thankyou to yourself and the Staffin Island Ceilidh Band who played for us on Saturday night. They were amazing and everyone I spoke to thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and probably danced more than usual. Even the manager of the venue we hired said they were the best band he'd ever had playing there, and he may look to book you for some of their own functions in future. They got everyone dancing, and managed to keep most of us doing the correct moves 😀. They were such a big hit, and it made our special night go down an absolute storm. Thankyou once again. "
Stuart hired Staffin Island Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in County Antrim)
FAQs about hiring Christmas Party Ceilidh Bands in County Antrim
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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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