Irish Ceilidh Bands in Holmfirth for hire

This family based ceilidh band are from East Yorkshire, and are available for hire at folk festivals, wedding receptions, parties, fund-raisers, and corporate events. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around Holmfirth. They are a talented trio of musicians, who have been performing together for over 20 years.

Their extensive repertoire covers the United Kingdom and beyond, including Scottish, Irish, English Folk, Country and traditional music to name but a few.

This band have been playing for dances for many years. A professional trio, they take a pride in providing good quality entertainment at weddings and party dances for all ages. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to Holmfirth.

The band line-up includes melodeon, keyboard/guitar and bass/recorder. Their caller offers most popular dances including traditional classics such as The Virginia Reel, Cumberland Square Eight and Strip the Willow - good for beginners. She also calls American contras and sung squares - and novelty dances such as the ...show more

Based on an Irish Session Band, they can also include American and English if desired. The band have gone through a number of line-up changes since its inception in 2005 with the current line-up having been together for two years. Holmfirth is within this band’s local area for Irish Ceilidh (ceili) . Between them they play banjo, guitar, piano accordion, violin, mandolin, bodhran, penny whistle and keyboard with additional percussive input from cymbal and tambourine.

The band enjoys playing a mix of Irish, English and American folk songs and has earned a reputa ...show more

The RB Band are a folk trio playing Celtic music for ceilidhs and folk nights, St Patrick's and Burns Night. A lively band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) , to get a party in Holmfirth really going. They can include songs for when your dancers need to get their breath back! The instruments that they play include bouzouki, fiddle, button accordion, guitar and flute.

The group perform a full show, which focuses on traditional Irish dance & music. A concert performance consists of several choreographed dance numbers to live music, interspersed with occasional songs, set dances, solo dances, mouth music, instrumental solos & arranged group pieces of music. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around Holmfirth.

The show is primarily aimed at festivals & theatres/arts centres and is subject to availability of the group members. Appearances include Broadstairs Folk Week (UK), Moor & Coast Festival (UK) a short t ...show more

This band plays lively folk music for English ceilidhs (also known as barn dances or English country dances), Scottish ceilidhs, Irish ceilis, and French and Swedish bals. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to Holmfirth. Combining traditional music with stomping rhythm, tight arrangements, singing and fun, they will infect all of your guests with an irresistible dancing itch! All dances are fully explained by a friendly, experienced caller, so no prior knowledge is required, you just have to be willing to get up and give it a try!

This band can perform as an all Scottish Ceilidh, Irish Ceili, English Barn Dance or a mixture of all. The MR Ceilidh/barn dance band is a lively band of three experienced musicians and a dance caller. Holmfirth is within this band’s local area for Irish Ceilidh (ceili) . They play and sing music and songs from the English, Scottish and Irish traditions for dancing and listening to, at wedding receptions, birthday parties and corporate events. Line up consists of melodeon and fiddle, guitar and flute, and flute and whistle. They work with experienced dance caller ...show more

The TLD Band are an East Midlands based ceilidh band, playing in that area and surrounding counties. Instruments used include melodeon, fiddle, concertina, guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin and sometimes drums. A lively band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) , to get a party in Holmfirth really going. Their caller can generate a lively atmosphere within seconds and his approach to dancing is definitely to hit minimum anxiety for the dancers and to make it fun!

Nottinghamshire Fire Service, the RNIB, The United Nations Association have used the band regularly for their fundraising activ ...show more

The BSP Band have been entertaining people in the Nottingham and East Midlands area for Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Fund Raising Events, Schools, Scouts, Village Fetes, Sports Club Socials, Corporate Events, Round Table, Rotary Club etc. etc. for many years. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around Holmfirth.

For ceilidhs they provide a range of dance tunes. Their caller chooses dances to suit the mood and experience of the dancers. He gives complete and clear instructions to everyone and attempts to make certain that everyone knows ...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. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to Holmfirth. 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.

A ceilidh without borders! This band mix Irish with a splash of American, Scottish, even Balkan, and a few surprises - in a 5 piece band that likes to put on a show with some great accessible ceilidh dances. Holmfirth is within this band’s local area for Irish Ceilidh (ceili) . Irish jigs, red hot fiddle tunes and the odd modern song thrown in. You might find yourself waltzing to “Perfect Day” or “Que Sera”, stripping the willow to classic Irish, or tango to “Sway”. Fiddle, accordion, guitar/banjo, drums, bass and vocals and a caller with humour and patience. The ...show more

The SH Duo is an Irish music duo playing at weddings, house parties, pubs, clubs and music festivals, in fact anywhere where live Irish music is appreciated. The Duo are accomplished musicians with a real feel for folk and Irish music. Steve plays the fiddle whilst Alan is the main vocalist and also plays the guitar.

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. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around Holmfirth.

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 ...show more

The BB Band are a professional four piece Irish Band offering a fantastic and lively range of Irish music. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to Holmfirth. They came together about 10 years ago to form one of the most vibrant and lively bands on the Irish music scene today.

They specialise in Ceilidhs and can offer all types of Ceilidh, whether you want to have an Irish, Scottish or English flavour!

They come equipped and ready to play at all types of music venues from small to very large, e.g. Festivals, Pubs, Clubs, Corporate Event ...show more