Bands for New Year & Christmas: the South West - for your Event

An experienced Ceilidh and Barndance band for gigs throughout the South and Southwest of England, The CW Ceilidh Band is a force to be reckoned with. This band will make your Christmas party in the South West go with a swing.. Driving rhythms and solid musicianship provides a background to lively but accessible dancing. Their caller has experience of working with people of any level ensuring that anyone can have a go – even those who have never danced before! They will have you dancing Circassian Circle, Strip the Willow, Snowball, Dashing White Sergeant in the twin ... more

This band are a great option for any social event - with their lively music and great caller they offer a great evening for all age groups. The music is cheerful and lively, and the basic steps are taught and can be learned easily; a walk through is usually provided for new dancers before the start of each dance. For a New Year celebration in the South West to be remembered..

Line up is composed of Accordion+Caller /Fiddle/whistle/harp, Guitar/Mandolin and Bodhran.

A smaller band is also available.

This band can offer Irish, Scottish, English, American, Scandinavian Barn Dance & Ceilidh plus Klezmer. The JF Band specialise in providing the perfect entertainment for functions such as weddings, parties, anniversaries, corporate functions and more. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in the South West. They are flexible in catering for any specific requests such as specific dances and we are always happy to discuss your requirements.

The JF Band play music from a mixture of countries; mainly England, Scotland and Ireland but also some from Sw ... more

This ceilidh band was originally formed in 1992 and developed over the years playing Celtic music - mainly Irish and Scottish - for ceilidhs and barn dances at all sorts of parties and wedding receptions. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in the South West . The band's strength lies in its flexibility, playing a mix of jigs, reels, marches, polkas, waltzes etc - plus vocals and songs from the folk tradition.

The band works with several excellent callers at ceilidhs and their music is well arranged and delivered through their high quality sound ... more

This ceilidh band have experience in entertaining at all types of function - club/works socials, wedding receptions, fund raisers etc. and have played in venues both small and large - village halls with under a 100 guests to the Bournemouth International Centre for 2,000+ . This band will make your Christmas party in the South West go with a swing..

The band's line-up is Mike on accordion, John on acoustic guitar, and Luke on percussion, plus their caller.

If you want a fun evening that all will enjoy, then a barn dance is a great way to provide it. This band's c ... more

The RR Band play a mix of traditional folk tunes and original compositions, collected from around the world.

Well known in the South of England, they have played at local festivals, regional ceilidhs and many smaller private events. For a New Year celebration in the South West to be remembered..
With a solid driving rhythm section and vibrant melodies, The RR Band will give you a reason to dance!

The band line up includes accordion, fiddle, guitar, drums and caller.

The musicians that make up the AF Ceilidh Band have been plying their trade throughout Devon for over twenty years and played at hundreds of weddings, parties, barn dances, festivals and celebrations of every kind. Whether it's Irish, Scottish or English music, the band have a set that no party can resist. Along with the best callers in the South West, a barn dance with this band makes for a truly special occasion. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in the South West.

The FD ceilidh band offers a 4 piece plus caller, flexible instrumental lineup. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in the South West . They bring their own energetic, innovative style to folk music and dance, making for a unique ceilidh experience! Over the last two years they have played in countless sessions and ceilidhs with the society, learning new tunes together and arranging sets in original ways. Now playing as a standalone band, they continue to build on that background, creating more personalised sets and arrangements, and making each p ... more

Based on a Scottish Ceilidh Band, they can also include American, Irish and English if desired. The SW Band are great entertainers playing infectious Celtic tunes and songs, treating every event as the party of the year. The band quoted here (3 piece plus caller) is just one line-up of their flexible 3 - 6 players band, to suit the customers budget. The more players, the bigger the sound. This band will make your Christmas party in the South West go with a swing..

Their charismatic caller, 'Miss Dixie', calls dances enjoyable for all ages and abilities, to ensure e ... more

This band can offer all English Barn Dance, or Scottish Ceilidh, or Irish Ceilidh, or a misture also includng European music. Theirs is a mix of traditional British Folk Music with a modern dynamic, driving rhythm is ideally suited to Ceilidh dancing and Barn Dances. For a New Year celebration in the South West to be remembered.. The musicians Lynn , John and Mel have a history of playing in Ceilidh Bands in one form or another in the South East and South West. They have their own Resident Caller Debs , and their Sound and Lighting Engineer Mark, is well ... more

With 8 years playing together and a wealth of experience behind them, this is an exciting all live duo with a repertoire that ranges from the 50's to modern day.
This pair are sure to grab your attention as they hop between keyboards, guitars, ukulele, drums and synths, often being mistaken for a full band!
Known for their variation and big sound, the duo can provide acoustic or piano led renditions for a more subtle approach, as well as thumping dance floor fillers to get the party going. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in the South West.

Formed in 2002 the AF Band are a busy and experienced classic rock and pop orientated 4 piece cover band with a strong female singer. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in the South West . They like to have fun and they like their audience to have fun. They always go out of their way to make a connection with audiences and get them involved in singing along, dancing, and sometimes even playing along with the band; sometimes they like to escape from the stage and join in the fun on the dance floor! The band will adapt theri set list to suit the ex ... more

This band are committed to the preservation of traditional music, offering a mixture of English, Irish and Scottish tunes and dances, with rock and jazz (nice) rhythms. They play festivals, fetes, private parties, weddings etc and include caller and PA system. This band will make your Christmas party in the South West go with a swing.. If you are thinking of organising an event and want to have a really (really) good time then this band could be right for you. Instrument line- up is fiddle, accordion, guitar and caller

The HS Covers Band are a top professional wedding and function band based in Bristol and available for gigs throughout the UK. Comprising of four highly successful musicians they play an energetic, fun and exciting song list, and specialise in weddings, parties, functions, and corporate events. For a New Year celebration in the South West to be remembered..

The HS Band aren't your average wedding and function band. They listen to contemporary music and their song list reflects this. Although they do play some songs from the 60's and 70's they also play h ... more

This band play music for all kinds of Ceilidhs and Barn Dances. Venues played last year include an American Indian tepee, an Asian Indian tent, sailing clubs, hotels, barns and even a coastal fort which had to be accessed through its gun ports!. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in the South West.

The current line up of musicians backs the caller with dance music on guitar, banjo, violin, mandolin, melodeon and percussion. They can also provide musical entertainment between dances with a variety of tunes and songs.

The band will have a gr ... more

Seeking the ultimate band?You've found them! Read on if you are interested in booking one of the most popular and exciting acts in the UK. This band is a kicking 9-piece unit that currently play throughout the UK and Europe.

People love to hear the kind of music these guys play, James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin to Bruno Mars, Celio Green, Amy Winehouse and Paloma Faith, a host of old and new classic hits played with enjoyment, energy and enthusiasm that translates to audiences o ... more

Based on an Irish Ceilidh Band, this band can also include
Scottish and English if desired. The BJ Ceilidh Band are an experienced, quality 4-piece ceilidh/dance band. They play mostly Irish tunes, some English & Scottish, and the odd European tune, like Troyka, that people love!. This band will make your Christmas party in the South West go with a swing..

Their excellent caller, Kip, is relaxed and clear. From novice dancers to the more experienced, children to the silver-haired, they can guarantee you'll have a great time…!

The SM Ceilidh Band are a versatile combination of vocalists and musicians who draw from the huge repertoire of popular folk music from the UK as well as other countries.

They are very experienced at providing tunes for barn dances, as well as St Patrick's night, Burn's night and any other similar event requiring authentic music played with verve. For a New Year celebration in the South West to be remembered..

For Dances, They will usually work with a 'Caller' who will guide the audience through the steps before, and during, each dance. They play reg ... more

This 4 or 5 piece group (keyboard player available for larger gigs) have been playing either professionally or semi-professionally for most of their lives. The band create a great atmosphere playing classic rock that everyone knows (and a few less well known, with amazing vocals few can compete with, and a high level of musicianship.). A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in the South West.

They are reliable and professional in their approach, play regularly from pubs to corporate events and have the equipment for any venue, including their own ... more

This is an established band with a line up and repertoire sure to get everyone out of their seats and joining in the fun on the dance floor. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in the South West . The band line-up comprises of accordion, melodeon, fiddle, banjo, guitar plus caller.

The band have performed at numerous ceilidhs and barn dances playing for events including weddings, anniversary and birthday parties, village events and fund-raising events where the bigger band sound is required at an affordable price. The fact is - the band just lov ... more

This ceilidh / barn dance band delves into some of the best Scottish, Irish and Cornish tunes to get your wedding, festival, corporate function or party on to the dance floor. With an exciting interceltic set of driving reels and high energy jigs they are guaranteed to get you up and dancing all night. This band will make your Christmas party in the South West go with a swing..

The band is available in two line ups: The 3 piece featuring - fiddle, accordion, guitar, and the bigger rockier sounding 5 piece featuring - fiddle, accordion, guitar, drums and bass. Both li ... more

The UR Ceilidh & Barn Dance Band play exciting toe-tapping folk on traditional instruments - and their caller, will have everyone dancing the night away. They love what they do and come with all their own equipment - no event is too small or too big for them. For a New Year celebration in the South West to be remembered.. You will find them enthusiastic, friendly, and above all, sensitive to your particular requirements. The band line up includes a fantastic fiddler, a magnificent mandolinist and a stompbox-playing guitarist, The band can provide the use ... more

This is a guitar based band from the South West of the UK who play covers material. They're made up from a diverse bunch of reprobates who just wanna get out there, assume the rock n roll stance, wear some dodgy clothes and play some damn good fun music. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in the South West. With a wide range of musical tastes between them, they have polished up a cracking bunch of tunes that are constantly being expanded.

The band is normally a 5 piece with lead vocal/acoustic guitar, bass/vocals, lead guitar, guitar and dru ... more

The SN Ceilidh Band play traditional UK, Irish, Scottish Yiddish, European, Medieval and US dance music. They have 24 years of experience playing for ceilidhs, weddings, medieval banquets, parties, festivals, PTAs, Twinning Associations etc. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in the South West . Band line-up consists of two violins, guitar, bass and caller.

Whatever your event, this band will play traditional music to get your feet tapping!

The ST covers band are an energetic 7-piece covers band who blend classic Trojan Ska with 2tone hits from the 1970’s and early 80’s.

The main emphasis is on a fun night and creating a party atmosphere, with great quality music and encouraged audience participation. This band will make your Christmas party in the South West go with a swing..

Performing great tunes by artists such as - Jimmy Cliff , The Pioneers, The Specials, Madness , Bad Manners, Desmond Dekker, The Beat etc.

We can guarantee you will be up on the dance floor all night long to songs you may, ... more

An all Scottish ceilidh band, performing in mansion, marquee, ballroom or barn this band's exciting music has been swinging dancers for over a generation. Playing together professionally over many years has given them considerable experience in generating just the right atmosphere; you won’t hear more exhilarating Scottish ceilidh music this side of Hadrian’s Wall. For a New Year celebration in the South West to be remembered..

Complete beginners, accomplished reelers and those who remember a bit from schooldays are all guaranteed to enjoy the fun of ce ... more

This all Scottish Ceilidh Band is an excellent band for a Scottish themed evening. Two of the group played in the band for the film Four Weddings & a Funeral; the band has played at the St Andrews Ball Hong Kong & Taiwan, They mostly play for Scottish Societies etc. so are really an excellent band for those who have done some Scottish dancing already. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in the South West. Line-up would be fiddle, keyboard with Midi bass, caller.

The CN Band offer a great option suitable for parties, Burns Nights, St Andrews Ball ... more

The AK Duo are a professional acoustic covers act with many years of experience on the pub, club and function circuit. They have impressed audiences across the country with their unique take on rock and pop classics such as The Cure's 'Friday I'm In Love' or Norman Greenbaum's 'Spirit In The Sky'. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in the South West .

Such a large and varied repertoire of popular songs, delivered with skilled guitar interplay and augmented by frontman Alfie's natural charisma and instinct to entertain, make the duo's twin acou ... more

This band play a broad range of British traditional tunes as well as some from, Europe, the USA and Israel. The band works with excellent callers and is noted for its lively and energetic style. This band will make your Christmas party in the South West go with a swing.. This band has a multi-instrument line-up utilising accordion, harp, fiddle, bass, mandolin, guitar and hammered dulcimer.

The band play regularly for weddings, parties and corporate events.

This group are a barn dance/Ceilidh band providing live music in a lively and exciting style. The band has been in existence for over 25 years, under the leadership of Tony. Whilst the line-up has been 'liquid', the core of Tony and Hamish has remained constant. For a New Year celebration in the South West to be remembered.. Their music covers English, Irish, Scottish and American country dance tunes, as well as European tunes.

The band have played in a variety of venues ranging from village halls to castles.

Some of the venues include:-
Castles - ... more

Covering English, Scottish, Irish Ceilidh & Barn Dance, the RG band are a unique “not-so-traditional” Barn Dance Band. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in the South West. Merging traditional folk music with modern rock, they bring barn dancing to the 21st century. They play traditional tunes but use modern instruments to give the music a strong beat to help get you up and dancing. Planning a Wedding, Birthday Party or Fund Raiser? Why not try a Barn Dance or Ceilidh?

The band use top-flight callers with the basic aim of making mixed age famil ... more

This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in the South West . Between them they play an impressive array of acoustic instruments including fiddle, mandolin, banjo, button accordion, guitar, double bass, bass guitar, flute, bodhran, bouzouki and vocals!

The band believe it to be really important to give a quality service to match the customer's specification. If there is a "special" tune wanted, then the band ... more

The TB are a lively wedding & events ceilidh/barndance band. This band will make your Christmas party in the South West go with a swing.. Their musical genres range from traditional Irish, Scottish & English music; to popular Americana and modern Folk; plus re-imagined 'Live Lounge' style chart hits. The band consists of: Mandolin, Accordion, Guitar & Vocals; Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Vocals & Cajon Drum; Fiddle & Vocals. For larger events (especially weddings and festivals) they have a network of musicians, singers and callers who can add to their sound.
Their sets ar ... more

The TB are a lively wedding & events folk band. For a New Year celebration in the South West to be remembered.. Their musical genres range from traditional Irish, Scottish & English music; to popular Americana and modern Folk; plus re-imagined 'Live Lounge' style chart hits. The band consists of: Mandolin, Accordion, Guitar & Vocals; Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Vocals & Cajon Drum; Fiddle & Vocals. For larger events (especially weddings and festivals) they have a network of musicians, singers and callers who can add to their sound.
Their sets are carefully t ... more

The SB Ceilidh Band is a lively Irish folk band playing a mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes and folk songs bought together with their own style, bounciness and ideas; along with some shanties for good measure and party 'classics' from Proclaimers and Rembrants, to The Beatles and Bryan Adams!
The usual line up is guitar, fiddle and cajon player, but they also have on hand some of the best stand in musicians who can add bass, accordion, penny whistle or even saxophone dependent on ... more

They say that birds of a feather fly together - well this phrase couldn't be more true for this dynamic and versatile singing duo.

The WF Duo, made up of Gloria and Odette, have been performing high quality live cover versions for over 5 years - choosing superb songs from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's - right through to the present day. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in the South West . Their acoustic take on these songs is uniquely identifiable by their remarkable two-part vocal harmonies and accomplished guitar and piano work.

Gathering ... more

The TN Barndance Band play a mix of Irish, Scottish, American and English folk music. This band will make your Christmas party in the South West go with a swing.. The line- up includes fiddles, banjo, whistle, guitar and keyboard. The band will normally begin with some music to listen to get people in the mood. Then their caller will walk and talk you through all the dances before the band strikes up, so that even the most inexperienced dancer of any age will have a great time.

They supply their own high quality PA system.

This band are a 6 piece funky outfit with two lead female singers, bass, drums, keys and guitar. They are a talented functions band playing corporate, weddings and celebratory events. For a New Year celebration in the South West to be remembered.. They play music that has Soul and a Groove - from Soul Classics to Contemporary - and everything in between like Funk and R&B. All the band members have strong performance backgrounds, examples including performing in the West end, playing with leading artists like George Michael's WHAM and performing in stadium ... more

The TC Covers Band is a specialist wedding band of the highest standard made up of only the finest session musicians. Booking The TV Function/Covers Band assures you of experience, talent, presentation and an evening of first class music. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in the South West.

Their musicians have worked with McFly, Go West, Gabriel Cilmi, Cheryl Cole, Rod Stewart and Wishbone Ash to name just a few. They'll keep your guests dancing until they drop! Once booked you can rest assured that your entertainment will be perfect.

Th ... more

The CZ Function Band are an established, energetic and fun covers band. Unlike most bands the CZ Band cater for everyone and include rock, funk, pop, punk, indie, ska, blues genres in their music.

The CZ Band is guaranteed to get you up and dancing!. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in the South West . They pride themselves on audience participation and ensuring everyone has an enjoyable experience. The band strive to deliver a very personal and professional service and tailor every performance to the individual requirements of the client.