Ceili and Barn Dances in Ilkeston for hire

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The BC Ceilidh Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£630 - £760
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The BC Band are a collective of musicians who have been playing together for more than 20 years. Their ceilidhs are for people of all ages. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Ilkeston. Perfect for parties, weddings and festivals, they reach across generations to bring friends and family together to dance and socialise. They suit all abilities, with a range of dances from the gentle to the energetic, and a caller who will guide you every step of the way. The band consists of either 6 or 7 musicians including the caller.


The BSP Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£900 - £1100
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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. Ilkeston is within this band’s local area for dances.

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


The TL Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£520 - £640
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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. The band regularly plays for private functions in Ilkeston. 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 BS Ceilidh/ Barn Dance Band  in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£440 - £530
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Although basically an Irish Ceilidh Band, the BS Band can also include American, Scottish and English if desired.The band play traditional music, mostly celtic style, for ceilidhs at weddings, parties, universities, schools, fund-raisers and gatherings of all sorts. A fun band for a wedding or party in Ilkeston.

The band line-up includes flutes and recorder/ guitar/ fiddle, cittern and banjo and the dance caller and MC. A larger band can be offered with the addition of flute/ guitar/fiddle.

At their dances there are usually some pe ...show more


The BB Ceilidh Band / Barn Dance Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£580 - £700
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The BB Ceilidh Band are a great choice for weddings. The choice of dances and songs are tailored especially for weddings, with the emphasis being on fun, enabling your guests to get to know each other. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Ilkeston. Their set-up is suitable for halls of all sizes, marquees and hotels.

If you've ever been dubious about booking a ceilidh / barn dance band for your wedding, wondering if a disco might be more suitable, then BB are the band for you. Pumping out loud and lively folk-rock tunes for some fast an ...show more


The AR Barn Dance Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£490 - £600
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This lively band are a very popular and experienced Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band and are available for all events ranging from weddings, anniversary parties, fund raisers etc. Ilkeston is within this band’s local area for dances. Although specialising in English Ceilidh their extensive repertoire of English traditional tunes along with a good selection of Scottish, Irish, American and some European and modern compositions means that the band are able to undertake Burns Nights etc. The band consists of some of the finest Ceilidh musicians in the area. ...show more


The MW Barn Dance/Ceilidh band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£540 - £670
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The MW Ceilidh Band are happy to play for your wedding reception, party, celebration, barn dance, ceilidh or hoedown. The band regularly plays for private functions in Ilkeston. The band offers a mixture of traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American dance music suitable for a barn dance or ceilidh, played on fiddle, accordion and guitar, with their usual caller on bodhran.


The ML Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£570 - £700
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The ML Ceilidh Band are a 3 piece band including caller (their caller plays bodhran when the dances are in full swing) .

They play for weddings, corporate events, parties and other celebrations. Their music includes a mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes, plus some Bluegrass and Appalachian music. They can also do a range of well known Irish songs and can play Rock and Roll too. A fun band for a wedding or party in Ilkeston.


HP Ceilidh Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£560 - £690
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The HP Band are a five piece ceilidh and barn dance band, based in South Staffordshire. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Ilkeston. They have many years of experience providing top quality entertainment, and a passion for all things ceilidh! They come equipped with enthusiasm, fun and PAT tested equipment, and they are fully covered with PLI. They play fun and lively barn dance and ceilidh music, just what you need for a good dance. Their sound is best described as folk-rock and is produced by a line-up of fiddle, keyboard, guitar, drums ...show more


The BB Barn Dance/ Ceilidh Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£630 - £780
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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. Ilkeston is within this band’s local area for dances. 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!

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About Ilkeston

Ilkeston also known as Ilson is a town in the Borough of Erewash of Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England, on the River Erewash, from which the local authority district takes its name. The town is close to both Derby and Nottingham and is near to the M1 motorway. Although the town lies within Derbyshire, it is closer to Nottingham.

The eastern boundary of Ilkeston is only two miles from Nottingham's western edge. Ilkeston is considered by the Office for National Statistics to be part of Nottingham metropolitan area. Ilkeston was probably founded in the 6th century AD, and gets its name from its supposed founder, Elch or Elcha, who was an Anglian chieftain. The town appears as Tilchestune in the Domesday Book.Ilkeston is one of the few places where the distinctive dialect of East Midlands English is extensively spoken. Ilkeston is referred to as 'Ilson' in this dialect.

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