Ceili and Barn Dances in Bishops Stortford for hire

The BF Band are a Barn Dance Band (a.k.a. Ceilidh Band, folk dance band, call it what you will) who play for wedding receptions, birthday parties, PTA events, church socials, ceilidhs, etc. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bishops Stortford. Good, enjoyable fun!! They don't expect anyone present to be an expert, and the band will bring along a caller to tell you what to do.

They normally go out as a 4-piece band, comprising violin, recorder (or flute), double bass (or bass guitar) and piano-accordion. Of course, there will also be a caller w ...show more

The LT Band (2 piece + caller) is a well established ceilidh / barn dance band, featuring a fiddle and accordion plus caller. Bishops Stortford is within this band’s local area for dances. The Fiddle player swaps to guitar where appropriate and they also use a percussion block to add a bass drum sound. These talented musicians can also play bagpipes and bodhran to offer contrast in a few numbers. The caller is experienced in ensuring an enjoyable evening and will select dances to suit the ability of the audience - an essential element if everyone is going ...show more

If you are looking for the perfect, all-inclusive entertainment for your wedding, birthday party, anniversary celebration, college ball, office party or conference bash, you have just found it!

A barn dance (or ceilidh, or country dance) gets everyone involved. It's terrific fun for all, and it's a great way to get your party to mix. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bishops Stortford. With our expert caller on hand to guide you through, no prior experience of dancing is needed to be able to join in to the full.

Instruments available incl ...show more

The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bishops Stortford. The TL Band's key to ceilidh/barn dance success is the ‘no pressure, it’s all about the fun’ approach taken by their caller, and the strong vocal line-up, supported by instrumentation on fiddles, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar and double bass. Several of the musicians are singers, and the caller also plays guitar and ethnic percussion depending on the rest of the ...show more

An all Scottish ceilidh band Plus Party / Function band with a good bit of Klexmer thrown in for good measure. So if you're looking to bring some of the Scottish Ceilidh party spirit to your night but still want to have regular party music as the main focus, this is the ideal band for you. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bishops Stortford.

Born and bred in Scotland, their lead singer, Debbie , is an expert on Scottish Ceilidh dances and the band can either include a small selection of popular Scottish ceilidh favourites throughout their norm ...show more

This very lively band offer traditional Ceilidh fun for your wedding, birthday or event. Bishops Stortford is within this band’s local area for dances. With instruments including Fiddle, Whistle, Guitar, Piano, their own PA and wildly enthusiastic dance caller - they play for Irish Ceilidh, American Hoedown, background music, songs or a good old-fashioned mixture of the lot... you name it, they will turn your party into a PARTY!

This is an experienced barn dance band whose lively music is sure to make your event go with a bang. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bishops Stortford. Wedding reception, anniversary or party - all are guaranteed a cracking good time! Their genial and good-humoured caller will guide all guests throughout the dances, judging the best dances to suit the guests and when to let everyone have a rest while the band play some tunes to listen to.

Band line up consists of fiddle, accordion, keyboards, percussion plus caller.

BR are a fantastic Irish band based in North London. With a lineup of guitar, upright bass, fiddle and banjo, they have a compelling sound that will have you up and dancing in no time. Together with their caller, they will give you a ceilidh to remember!

Looking for a barndance, square dance or ceilidh for your event? It's one of the best ways of involving everyone, young and old, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. This barn dance band will make it easy, fun and memorable. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bishops Stortford. What's more, you can either leave the choice of music and dances entirely up to them, or you can tailor the whole evening to your particular requirements. They are a professional band, happy to travel anywhere in the UK to play for your ceilidh, square dance or barn dance. ...show more

This folk band play old-style Jewish music, rather than Celtic! It’s great for both indoor and outdoor events. Bishops Stortford is within this band’s local area for dances.

The KK Band is a dynamic group of performers whose deep understanding of klezmer, the celebratory and soulful music of Eastern European Jews, is reflected in exuberant, passionate and accomplished performances that captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Dance your socks off!

The RR Ceilidh / Barn Dance are a trad band in North London making weekly sorties into the surrounding area to provide music for ceilidhs and barndances. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bishops Stortford. They play English, Scottish, Irish and North American tunes and they bring a caller to get everyone dancing. They have played everywhere from Waterloo Station to the farmyards of Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, and what they love most is to see a crowd of dancers with a smile on their faces and a spring in their step. As well as a two-piece ...show more

The (TDS) Ceilidh band has a mission to bring uplifting and exciting ceilidh dancing to any celebratory event. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bishops Stortford. Adam (Banjo/mandolin), Jerry (fiddle) and Adrian (guitar) have a wealth of experience between them playing the ceilidhs, folk clubs, sessions and festival stages of England, Ireland, Europe and further afield.

The band performs with the help of experienced callers who provide clearly lead and guided dances which all event goers can take part in and enjoy. Their music is mostly from ...show more

This is a troupe of traditional musicians, dynamic dancers and crazy callers determined to spread the word that the Hoe Down is a-happenin'! From Hoxton to Humberside, from Amnesty International to Bestival, the band are putting ceili back on the map. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bishops Stortford. . This "Anarchic Hillbilly Barn Dancing Squad" will bring a rip-roaring, thigh-slapping, pavement-stomping, exhilarating, heart-thumping, blood-pumping barn dance to your event. While the banjo and the fiddle set the tone, the callers instruct the ...show more

The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. Bishops Stortford is within this band’s local area for dances. The TL Band's key to ceilidh/barn dance success is the ‘no pressure, it’s all about the fun’ approach taken by their caller, and the strong vocal line-up, supported by instrumentation on fiddles, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar and double bass. Several of the musicians are singers, and the caller also plays guitar and ethnic percussion depending on the rest of the ...show more

This experienced band play Irish, Scottish, English and American songs and tunes, although they can concentrate on one particular style if preferred. They play as 3 or 4 piece + caller. The band are both sensitive to the occasion and responsive to the mood of the audience. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bishops Stortford. In addition they are willing to tailor a band to meet specific needs, going out in combinations ranging from a duo of guitar/vocals plus accordion to a larger band incorporating instruments such as fiddle, flute tin-whistle, ...show more

The DR Ceilidh band are renowned as a funky and exciting dance band with a wide range of influences. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bishops Stortford. Their young Scottish composer has taken the key elements of Scottish & Irish tradition and moulded a new fresh celtic blend - one which is irresistible to dance to.

This band offer a fresh and original take on traditional Celtic music.

This is just one line-up of the band, who offer a range of line-ups - from a traditional 3 piece ceilidh band up to a 9 piece combined ceilidh & covers ba ...show more

The CR Band are one of the best up and coming three piece Scottish Country Dance Bands in their part of the country. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bishops Stortford. The band are experienced in Scottish Music for Weddings, Social Dances and all events. Over the years they have built up a strong reputation within the Scottish dance club fraternity. The line-up consists of fiddle, accordion, percussion and caller. An authentic Scottish experience suitable for beginners and experienced dancers alike!

The FB Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band are highly regarded and have been playing together as a successful ceilidh dance band for over a decade. Bishops Stortford is within this band’s local area for dances.
Their repertoire is rooted in English folk, including their own compositions.

However, they always throw in plenty of Scottish tunes and dances (especially for Burns night), Irish and even French tunes just for good measure.

Their rhythmic folk-rock style and enthusiastic playing has delighted crowds at ceilidhs, weddings, parties, conferences, barn ...show more

This band have been performing their own particular brand of traditional English, Irish and Scottish music for a while now. The current 5 piece + caller line-up seems to have got people talking about them and they have been very busy recently playing pubs, folk clubs, universities and private parties. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bishops Stortford.

Founder member, Joe (Guitar and Vocals), and long time members Steve (Bass) and Brendan (Bouzouki, Mandolin, Guitar) have now been joined by two outstanding instrumentalists. Sarah plays ...show more

This band play a mixture of traditional dance tunes from the British Isles and from other European countries, and thier own compositions. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bishops Stortford. The HP Band is an established, very experienced barn dance/ ceilidh band .and their electro-acoustic line-up, with its emphasis on rhythm and melody, plays traditional dance tunes as well as more recently composed music.

Although specialising in weddings and private parties, the band regularly play for public dances and at clubs and festivals throughout th ...show more

The DS Ceilidh duo is a 'micro ceilidh' band made up of box/bass drum and caller/whistles/flutes, perfect for smaller spaces or budgets. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bishops Stortford. They can also offer less familiar instruments, such as cornamuse, hulusi and bagpipes, and they can sing songs while your dancers get their breath back! The musicians have years of experience playing in ceilidh bands and their repertoire covers English, Scottish, Irish, American and some French.

The AQ Band are an experienced and fun ceilidh band. Between them they have played at venues from the Albert Hall to the village hall both at home and abroad. Events include
Scottish - Marriott Grosvenor Square Burns Night, St Georges Hill Tennis Club Burns Night, British Chamber of Commerce Latvia Burns Night
Irish - Box Hill School St Patricks Night, Trafalgar Square Irish Festival stage
General - Glastonbury, Brighton Festival, Cite de la Musique Paris, Celebrity Weddings, Folk Prom Alber ...show more

This lively band are in great demand for weddings, parties, charity events, corporate entertainment and other functions requiring that little bit of extra in entertainment value & a Disco option. The band pride themselves on a professional approach to all situation and importantly , a strong sense of FUN!

The band works with a team of experienced and sympathetic callers. Each has a special talent ranging from singing, recorder playing to humour and a dry wit. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bishops Stortford. Their caller explains the ...show more

The HW Band are five musicians from the folk genre come together to form a traditional band with a new lift. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bishops Stortford. The band line up is 4 musicians + caller and between them they play an impressive range of instruments including guitar, mandolin, whistle, recorder, banjo, melodeon, bodhran (drum), melodeon and auto harp - several members of the band are also good vocalists.

The members of the AT Band have been playing ceilidh music for over 20 years in various bands. They are an upbeat yet groovy, fun ceilidh band with a very danceable and original sound. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bishops Stortford. They blend original Celtic style tunes with bluesy/jazzy shades, creating an energetic Celtic groove.

The CV Scottish Ceilidh Band are a highly experienced band, ideal for experienced dancers or equally perfect if you're a novice! They are an authentic Scottish band based in the South of England. Bishops Stortford is within this band’s local area for dances. Perfect for weddings, parties, Burns night celebrations, corporate events and much more. With the classic Scottish ceilidh lineup of fiddle, accordion and keyboard, this band bring excellent entertainment with them everywhere they go.

The NG Band are a stonking English barn dance band - playing stonking tunes for stonking dances. Guaranteed to make any party or event go with a swing. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bishops Stortford. As with many ceilidh and barn dance bands, they are all active in many other bands too, but when they come together here they create something really special. They get tunes out of their instruments that aren't even there! Put all that together with an experienced caller to help everyone through the dances and it's a recipe for a great night.

The AT Barn Dance Band are a three piece band, consisting of 2 musicians playing fiddle and melodeon, and the caller. They have been providing vibrant, exciting dance music for weddings, family parties and social events in and around Kent for over 20 years. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bishops Stortford. They have all the expertise and experience to ensure that you and your guests have a highly enjoyable and memorable time! Small and tidy, they can fit into tight spaces but they make a lively fulsome sound. The emphasis during your event wil ...show more

The SB Band are a BARN DANCE BAND - that's what they are - they do barn dances. Some people call them ceilidhs but they just do good old English country dances, to tunes from Britain and America, and make no bones about it. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bishops Stortford. If you want a good dance and plenty of laughs, this band has the lot - and they can be yours for your party, wedding or event!

This band brings together some of the most skilled and experienced performers in their field to form a band guaranteeing top quality. Whether it's St.Patrick's, St. Andrew's, St. George's Day or Americana, the SB Band offer a full evening's entertainment of music for dancing or songs for listening or a mixture of both. Bishops Stortford is within this band’s local area for dances. Whatever the venue, at any time of year and anywhere in the world, be it indoors or outdoors, a private function, barn dance, ceilidh, concert or festival, this band will offer ...show more

If you are looking for a Ceilidh Band to get your party, event or wedding going, then look no further! The EBD Band are known on the circuit for their lively shows, great musicianship and friendly attitude. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bishops Stortford. Their performance builds up from the moment they strike up playing Irish, Scottish, English and traditional music in their upbeat, lively way.

The caller, one of the most energetic around, will have everyone on their feet from the first dance onwards.

The HT Ceilidh Band are a professional ensemble who play for ceilidhs and barn dances all over the UK. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bishops Stortford. They are composed of professional musicians who have a passion for delivering a polished performance which is guaranteed to help your party, wedding or function go with a swing! They bring an experienced, competent (and patient!!) caller who can ensure everyone has a great time. The HT band have an extensive repertoire of English, Irish and Scottish tunes to keep you dancing all evening.

The BM Band usually perform as a 3 piece band plus caller. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bishops Stortford. They play a wide range of traditional folk music from around the British Isles, with some American tunes thrown in for good measure.

They can tailor their repertoire and dances to suit your requirements and will endeavour to include any requested tunes to make your celebration extra special. They have their own PA equipment but can play acoustically if the situation dictates. Hirers are welcome to use the band's sound system to play ...show more

The RJ Barndance Band play traditional Folk music for Barn Dances and Ceilidh, spanning all of the different flavours from the different corners of the British Isles. They play English, Irish, Scottish and American tunes, and can also offer an authentic Scottish ceilidh experience with full Highland dress. They play with the minimum of amplification and all instruments are acoustic. Bishops Stortford is within this band’s local area for dances. All the musicians are very experienced, and their caller will ensure that everyone has a good time!

The BD Band play a wide variety of dancing music from Scotland, Ireland and England. They play festivals, fetes, private parties, weddings and more, and come complete with a caller, PA system and full Public Liability Insurance. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bishops Stortford. If you are thinking of organising an event and want to have a really good time then this band could be perfect for you!

The CB Ceilidh/ Barn Dance Band is normally a five-piece band with an occasional guest caller and/or additional musicians as and when required. Located close to the channel ports, and is ideal for bookings in Europe, having already played Germany, France and Luxembourg. A popular Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) or Barn Dance can include; Shannon Bells, The Bridge of Athlone, Drops of Brandy, Flying Scotsman, Gay Gordon's, Strip the Willow, Haste to the Wedding, The Dashing White Sergeant and many m ...show more

The BT Trio regularly play ceilidhs with Tim calling the dances and playing percussion/brass, Nina playing piano with equal dexterity (and enchanting you with her voice on occasions) and Simon on melodeon!. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bishops Stortford.

If you are looking for a band for a fund-raising event or wishing for a slightly more informal evening for the smaller relaxed night, this may well be your answer when considering 'live' music for your ceilidh or barn dance - especially if you would like the kids involved as well !.

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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. Bishops Stortford 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 five-piece band come from across England, and share a wealth of musical experience – f ...show more

The TB are a lively wedding & events folk band. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bishops Stortford. 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 ...show more

The TB are a lively wedding & events ceilidh/barndance band. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bishops Stortford. 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 ...show more