Ceili and Barn Dances: Northumberland - for your Event

This group are a folk group singing mainly traditional material and some original work written in the traditional vein. Group members are Dave, Christine, Fraser and Keith . This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Northumberland.

They sing a capella close harmony with occasional guitar accompaniment - songs range from happy and joyful to sad and touching, and they can tailor their programme to suit the occasion.

The BW group are available for bookings at any event.

The CS Band is a lively barn dance band which plays for barn dances, ceilidhs, festivals, weddings and private functions.
The band specialises in the lively jigs, reels and hornpipes and the tuneful slow airs and waltzes which feature in the traditional music of Northumberland and the Borders. Northumberland is within this band’s local area for dances.

For those who don’t know the dances, the band’s caller, will explain all the steps and encourage the cautious to join in and have a wonderful time.

The basis of the band’s great sound is the tr ... more

The JB Ceilidh Band will provide an energetic ceilidh experience with this multi-talented acoustic trio, who play enchanting and melody-driven music for dancers. The band does regularly private dances in Northumberland.

The JB Band are a new ceilidh band formed by a collective desire to create uplifting tune music for jiggin' aboot. Morag, their caller, will lead you through all the familiar Scottish dances plus more from around the world. The band incorporate arrangements of their own compositions into the repertoire.

The band's lineup is Mor ... more

The BM Ceilidh band is a small, compact but perfectly formed band comprising of Mike on accordion and Gerry on guitar with Dave doing the calling. Each band member is a singer in their own right adding to the variety of performance. The band comes with its own PA and Public Liability. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumberland. They are available for a variety of events as well as dances.

They will always turn up and provide a night steeped in traditional music and entertainment.
Caller Dave is incredibly patient at giving instruct ... more

This group, originally from Tasmania, Australia, include John and Caroline and their son Malcolm. They play traditional, original and contemporary music from Scotland, Ireland, Northumberland, Australia, Brittany and Spain.

As well as being singers they play a wide variety of instruments. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Northumberland.

John plays a 00016M Martin guitar, his own handmade acoustic guitar, guitar- bouzouki, Irish bouzouki, mandolin and various low whistles. Caroline plays a 30 string gut strung Celtic harp made by John a ... more

This band are a top Scottish Ceilidh Band playing lively, upbeat music ideal for dancing. The band play regularly all over Scotland, the UK and abroad. The line-up of fiddle, keyboard/caller and drums provides an energetic, contemporary mix that will have everyone dancing!

The YH band bring experience, quality and professional musicianship to your event and are always able to fluently adapt to each audience they play for. Northumberland is within this band’s local area for dances. The Musicians in the band are highly experienced professionals, havin ... more

Great music ,great dances, great calling ( all ability and ages) good PA. the BD Ceilidh Band is very flexible and aim to keep everyone happy . The band does regularly private dances in Northumberland. A massive amount of experience and very very reliable. They have traveled though out the UK and into Europe. Kim is a Northumbrian language expert and Matt is knowledgeable about all things Border, especially Pipes. The band have played for many Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Conferences and Corporate functions . Clients include many Universitie ... more

The FE Ceilidh band are a lively four-piece band consisting of three fiddles and piano. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumberland. Two of the band have been playing together for over 25 years and have extensive experience of playing for dancing at all types of events, including dance clubs, weddings, reel parties, conferences, Burns nights, corporate entertainment, concerts, shindigs, knees-ups, hogmanay and hootenannys! Their caller has over 20 years of experience calling for all types of dances & dancers, from complete beginners to s ... more

The band can offer all Irish Ceili, Scottish Ceilidh, American Barn Dance or a mixture including English. They are a group of talented musicians, who have been playing in bands for many years on Teesside and then decided to form this band after they realised they had something 'special' going. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Northumberland. They are capable of catering for all musical tastes - Irish, Scottish, English or American (or a mix). They'll also throw the odd song in now and then to give everyone else a breather !

The band instr ... more

A hot Ceilidh band based in Edinburgh, providing a full package of Ceilidh music. Includes a dedicated caller, good humour, volume and beats for dance, entertainment and memories. With a subtle fusion of celtic, country, rhythm and blues and a song that’s done more than 500 miles of military two step service, there is an infectious toe tap that you’ll be talking about for weeks afterwards. Northumberland is within this band’s local area for dances.

There are lots of traditional ceilidh dances. This band plays all the most common ones and a few of th ... more

The AJ Ceilidh band are a band made up of talented traditional musicians. The band does regularly private dances in Northumberland. The members of the band have been playing for many years and are capable of catering for all musical tastes, Irish, Scottish, English or American. (or a mixture).

This experienced band are available for Ceilidhs, Barn Dances, Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Hoe Downs, Fundraising Functions, in fact any special occasion. The line-up comprises of Accordion, Guitar/Banjo and Bass - they also come with their own ca ... more

This is a budget band featuring a very accomplished accordion player plus caller. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumberland. As an offshoot of a larger band the performers are very used to playing for all types of events. Their caller is experienced in encouraging everyone to join in and have fun. the band can offer a good selection of traditional folk music, scottish and irish tunes, american and others.

This band offer entertainment ranging from exciting high energy dance music, slow gentle airs and inspiring songs. They perform a sizzling fusion of the acoustic with the electric, the traditional with the new. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Northumberland.

This lively Ceilidh band is composed of an experienced group of multi-instrumentalists whose variety of instruments include melodeons, keyboards, saxophones, whistle, guitars and bass plus various percussion.

The band also features an integral dance caller to guide both season ... more

Covering English, Scottish, Irish, French & European Ceilidh & Barn Dance, the CP Band consists of some of the most well known and talented musicians in the Traditional Music scene. All members are Scottish champions in their own right winning a mixture of solo awards as well as band awards. Northumberland is within this band’s local area for dances. Band Leader Craig is used to communicating with and performing for audiences at a professional level and has personally gained experience performing the accordion at major concert venues all over Scotland. ... more

Five musicians with an enviable talent and vast wealth of experience in the music business., The RB Ceilidh Band use an eclectic mix of traditional and modern ceilidh music, ensuring that the music has a unique Celtic- fusion twist, with up tempo, funky and syncopated rhythms. Many of the ceilidh tunes have been composed by members of the band in a neo-traditional style and when added to the array of traditional tunes makes for an interesting and unexpected performance that you and your guests ... more

The DF Ceilidh band is run by professional musicians with years of experience in playing for events and functions throughout the UK and indeed the world. They are available for; Weddings, Corporate Events, Young Farmers Events, Private and Public Parties, Night Clubs, Pubs and Clubs. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumberland. With their vibrant up beat, modern, energetic sound the band are the perfect choice for any event including Young Farmers events, High School and Student events and Birthday Parties, etc. The band like to be invent ... more

An all Scottish ceilidh band, the SL Ceilidh Band has been around for fifteen years, during which time it has built up a performance expertise which few bands can match. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Northumberland.

With a top-class front line of fiddle, accordion, banjo/mandolin, supported by double bass, guitar/caller, the band offers a rich variety of sounds from gentle waltzes to rollicking reels and jigs. Add in some wonderful singing and a lot of excellent (and patient !) calling in several languages, and you have a band for a ... more

Loosely based on an all Scottish Ceilidh Band, they can also include English, Irish, American, Klezmer Scandinavian, Eastern European and French. The DF Ceilidh Band offer a broad repertoire of dances and music. Their infectious style and energetic performance suits all occasions, from weddings and festivals to corporate events and birthday parties. Northumberland is within this band’s local area for dances.

The great thing about the ceilidh is that it gets everyone, young and old, shy or confident up on the dance floor. Don't worry if you don't know ... more

The LN Ceilidh Band is a lively and vibrant band with a mix of folk and trad music. All the members of the band are from all over Scotland and got different styles and experiences in music. The band consists of Accordion, Piano , Fiddle , Drums & Vocals. Don't Know how to do the dances? the band can call & demonstrate. The band does regularly private dances in Northumberland.

An all Scottish ceilidh band, the NR Band have a long track-record of performing top-quality, competitively-priced ceilidhs for weddings, parties, celebrations and corporate events. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumberland.

With a vast range of experience, the Band is made up of professional musicians who have studied at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD), The Royal Northern College of Music and The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and have performed in many ensembles, orchestras and bands. The band's profes ... more

An all Scottish Ceilidh Band, the RS Ceilidh & Disco Band are an upbeat and energetic ceilidh band that will have everyone up on their feet and dancing the night away. Fresh to the ceilidh scene, their music is breathing life into functions up and down the country and the band are able to provide a disco at no extra charge!


We realise that your event is unique and the band will strive to make your experience the best it can be. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Northumberland. The band will provide a caller to guide everyone through the s ... more

An all American Barn Dance Band, the LCS Band offers a great Hoedown evening, just right for the 21st century with swinging tunes and dances to everything from Johnny Cash to YMCA. The band perform both with callers as a "cowboy ceilidh"and without as a storming dance band. Northumberland is within this band’s local area for dances. Their high energy show mixes dynamic songs with traditional tunes, and country takes on modern classics. The dance callers bring people together - you'll find yourself laughing with strangers! For a total hoedown showd ... more

The LCS Band offers a great evening of music, just right for the 21st century with swinging tunes and dances to everything from Johnny Cash to YMCA. The band perform both with callers as a "cowboy ceilidh"and without as a storming dance band. The band does regularly private dances in Northumberland. Their high energy show mixes dynamic songs with traditional tunes, and country takes on modern classics. For a total hoedown showdown the band come with a boxful of stetsons, barndance décor, top musicality and a great sense of fun!

An extension of their top Irish band (The WJ Band ref:4206.1), they are joined by experienced callers like Roger Newton, Fred Lloyd and Geoff Miller, who go together to form the MG Ceilidh Band. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumberland.

The ceilidh band play a mix of Irish, Scottish and English tunes to accompany a mix of traditional dances to suit both beginners and experts alike.

Between the breaks, you are entertained with some of the bands extensive repertoire of great songs.

Whether they perform theatre, outdoor concerts or private engagements the MM Folk Band never fail to to captivate their audience. They can take you from having a tear in your eye to dancing a jig to crying with laughter in a matter of moments. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Northumberland.

After appearing at the Gold Cup Festival Cheltenham management were so impressed with their live performance they commissioned them to record an album (The Cheltenham Experience). This venture was so successful they asked them to produce a further alb ... more

Acclaimed for their uplifting, grooving show, this band bring together thrilling arrangements of European folk music and self-penned tracks to craft a diverse and explosive set. Northumberland is within this band’s local area for dances. Fiddles, whistles, guitar, vocals, bass and percussion combine to show their folk, jazz, soul and world music influences with a clarity and maturity that has brought this lively group of young musicians a proliferate following.

The six-piece band come from across England, and share a wealth of musical experience – fr ... more

Acclaimed for their uplifting, grooving show, this band bring together thrilling arrangements of European folk music and self-penned tracks to craft a diverse and explosive set. Fiddles, whistles, guitar, vocals, bass and percussion combine to show their folk, jazz, soul and world music influences with a clarity and maturity that has brought this lively group of young musicians a proliferate following. The band does regularly private dances in Northumberland.

The six-piece band come from across England, and share a wealth of musical experience – fr ... more

The TD Band are an ensemble of highly experienced and dedicated musicians who perform music from Eastern Europe and beyond with the vituoso and charisma of generations past. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumberland.

The band can provide sophisticated music and entertainment, bringing an exotic ambience to a variety of settings. They are equally adept at enchanting dinner guests with haunting melodious piecesm or enticing their audience onto the dance floor with swirling, rhythmical tunes for high-energy dances.

The TD Band's repe ... more