Ceili and Barn Dances in Northumbria for hire

This four piece Ceilidh band has a line up of Nicky on fiddle, Marie on Accordion and Michael who is the caller & concertina player. They have various guest musicians such as Helen (piano and fiddle), Paul (guitar and fiddle), Matt (guitar and saxophone) and Tom (mandolin and mandola) to give you all the drive to make your feet want to dance. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Northumbria.

The band formed in 2005 and has now built up a well respected name in the ceilidh band circuit. The caller will explain everything you need to k ...show more

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. Northumbria is within this band’s local area for dances. 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.

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. The band regularly plays for private functions in Northumbria.

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 ...show 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 Northumbria. 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 ...show more

The MF Ceilidh Band are a lively 3 piece band (plus caller), hailing from the North of England. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Northumbria. They are available for all kinds of events - usually across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham, and sometimes further afield. Great for weddings, corporate entertainment, fundraisers, family gatherings and more. All dances are fully called and suitable for absolute beginners, expert dancers and anything in between!

If you're looking for a high-energy Celtic ceilidh band in the North West - look no further. Northumbria is within this band’s local area for dances. The DB Ceilidh Band never fail to entertain and guarantee a fun night for everyone. With a top-notch caller to guide you through the evening, they cater for all age groups, from experienced dancers to casual party-goers and anything in between. They perform lively renditions of traditional music and dances of the British Isles, from fast jigs and reels to slow, lilting Celtic love songs. This band play ...show more

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. The band regularly plays for private functions in Northumbria.

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

The RB Band are a folk trio playing Celtic music for ceilidhs and folk nights, St Patrick's and Burns Night. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumbria. 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 AS Ceilidh Band, based in Middlesbrough, are a very experienced ceilidh band featuring top class musicians and callers. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Northumbria. They are equally at home playing for weddings, anniversaries, corporate events, Burns night, St Patrick's, or fundraisers. Featuring multiple instruments, they will give you a night to remember!

As well as tailoring their repertoire to your needs, the band can play a themed ceilidh - be it Irish, Scottish, American or English. They are also an accomplished concert band, ...show more

Great music, great dances, great calling (all abilities and ages), great PA. The BD Ceilidh Band is very flexible and aim to keep everyone happy. Northumbria is within this band’s local area for dances. They have a massive amount of experience and are very very reliable. They have traveled throughout 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 ma ...show more

The NL Barn Dance Band have been providing quality ceilidhs and music for over 20 years. Their sound draws from their Northumbrian, Irish and Scottish heritage, making a melting pot of Celtic influences and a wide variety of lively and exciting music. The band regularly plays for private functions in Northumbria. They play all the ceilidh favourites (Dashing White Sergeant, Strip The Willow, Virginia Reel, etc) as well as waltzes, circle dances, square dances and instrumental pieces while you get your breath back!

The RS Duo hail from the North of England and are a melodeon/fiddle duo - Paul (melodeon) also calls the dances. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumbria. They have a mixed repertoire of the Irish and Scottish styles, or can stick to all the Scottish standards if you want a more traditional Scottish experience. They have a wide variety of tunes and dances to suit all abilities, with a lovely interplay between the fiddle and melodeon melody lines for listening between dances. They supply all the required equipment, PAT tested and covere ...show more

Paul's Compact Ceilidh is one of our "one person band" ceilidh artists. Paul calls the dances and also plays melodeon. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Northumbria. Paul is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist playing in many bands - he knows his stuff and is able to get you all dancing, regardless of your age or expertise! He also brings all required equipment with him (all PAT tested and covered by PLI) and is ideal for intimate or quirky venues where there might not be space for a full band.

The NFB Band hail from Yorkshire and are a "power trio" of melodeon, fiddle and percussion. Northumbria is within this band’s local area for dances. They have a mixed repertoire of the English and Scottish styles, or can stick to all the Scottish standards if you want a more traditional Scottish experience. They have a full sound and a rhythm that's sure to get everyone up and dancing, and their caller will take everyone through the dance steps. They supply all the required equipment, PAT tested and covered by PLI.

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. The band regularly plays for private functions in Northumbria. 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

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. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumbria. The Musicians in the band are highly experienced professionals, havin ...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. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Northumbria. 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!

The CJ Ceilidh Band are experienced musicians who have
played for many years and come highly recommended. Northumbria is within this band’s local area for dances. Having done various prestige functions and weddings over the years they can assure a good time for all.

The CJ Ceilidh Band have had bookings such as the Burns Club of London at the Russell Hotel; The Royal Scottish Association Concert/Dance at headquarters in Covent Garden; Burns Night Dinner/Dance Thistle Hotel in Manchester; Manchester City Hall
Mayor's Fund raiser; and Universit ...show more

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. The band regularly plays for private functions in Northumbria. 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 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. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumbria. 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 RT Band are an experienced ceilidh band who play venues throughout the North West of England. They play at folk festivals, parties, wedding receptions and other events. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Northumbria.

As you are probably aware, the great advantage of folk dance for a party (or any other event) is that your guests need not know anything at all about folk dancing as the whole thing is explained by the caller and walked through once or twice beforehand.

The line up for this band consists of melodeon, fiddle, guitar, b ...show more

If you want an exciting, energetic ceilidh , then this is the band for you. The ceilidh band play an exciting blend of Disco, Reggae, Ska, Bhangra and more alongside Irish, English and European folk tunes played by some of the North West’s finest. This band is destined to make people smile with their driving beats and memorable melodies. Accessible dances, expertly called. Northumbria is within this band’s local area for dances. The PG Band will go down brilliantly at weddings, celebrations, festivals, corporate and other events, with a dance cal ...show more

If you want an exciting, energetic ceilidh , then this is the band for you. The ceilidh band play an exciting blend of Disco, Reggae, Ska, Bhangra and more alongside Irish, English and European folk tunes played by some of the North West’s finest. This band is destined to make people smile with their driving beats and memorable melodies. Accessible dances, expertly called. The band regularly plays for private functions in Northumbria. The PG Band will go down brilliantly at weddings, celebrations, festivals, corporate and other events, with a dance cal ...show 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. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumbria.

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 ...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 Northumbria.

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 !.

T ...show more

Many moons ago, three men were born in Sheffield and played rock music together. Many less moons ago two women grew up in Wales and played folk music beautifully. Eventually the women went to university in Sheffield and the OK Ceilidh Band, blending traditional ceilidh fun with a driving rhythm and backing, was born. Together they can bring a truly ROCKING ceilidh to your party or event. They travel all over the UK. Northumbria is within this band’s local area for dances.

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. The band regularly plays for private functions in Northumbria. 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 ...show 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. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumbria. 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. ...show more

The BB Band are a professional four piece Irish Band offering a fantastic and lively range of Irish music. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Northumbria. 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

The DF Ceilidh Band are undoubtedly one of the most versatile ensembles on our roster. If you choose to book them, you're in for a real treat. Northumbria is within this band’s local area for dances. Despite only being two musicians, they offer an impressive list of instruments - fiddle, pipes, guitar, cajon, vocals, flute, saxophone - plus ceilidh calling too.

Loosely based on an all Scottish Ceilidh Band, they can also include English, Irish, American, Klezmer Scandinavian, Eastern European and French. They use loops to build up a full band soun ...show more

The SH Ceilidh Band have a fantastic reputation as an established Scottish ceilidh band. They always guarantee a great night from first note to last, for every type of event. The band regularly plays for private functions in Northumbria. Their caller will guide you through the dances in an entertaining way - no dancer is ever left behind! A band of young, fresh and talented musicians, the SH Band play a traditional style of Scottish ceilidh music with a modern twist.

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 fun band for a wedding or party in Northumbria. 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.

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. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Northumbria.

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 ...show 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. Northumbria is within this band’s local area for dances. Fresh to the ceilidh scene, their music is breathing life into functions up and down the country!


The RS Band realise that your event is unique and the band will strive to make your experience the best it can be. They will provide a caller to guide everyone through the steps of every dance and will decide on the night what ...show more

The NJ Band are a ceilidh/barn dance band unlike any other. Hip Hop and ceilidh don't often go together, but here they do, and it just works! It's a modern take on a traditional ceilidh. The band regularly plays for private functions in Northumbria. Mixing traditional tunes on the fiddle and accordion with the classic breaks from old-school and contemporary hip-hop, disco and fun - the music appeals across generations, cultures and abilities, making sure the dance floor is full and that everyone has a great time.

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. A fun band for a wedding or party in Northumbria. 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 HT Ceilidh Band are a professional ensemble who play for ceilidhs and barn dances all over the UK. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Northumbria. 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.