Ceili and Barn Dances in West Sussex for hire
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Looking for a ceilidh or barn dance near Sussex? The musicians in the TS Band have been performing at barn dances in Sussex and the surrounding area for many years. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around West Sussex. A barn dance is, first and foremost, about having fun. A good barn dance or ceilidh caller will have a repertoire of easy dances, and will provide clear instructions for the dancers. The aim is to provide a relaxed, lively social occasion. Good barn dances and ceilidhs have a natural 'social mixing' effect which works across all ag ...show more
The BC Band is a professional, high energy ceilidh band who'll sweep you and your guests up in our enthusiasm and joie de vivre; making sure that you can relax at your wedding or party safe in the knowledge that they'll look after everyone whether experienced or novice dancers. West Sussex is within this band’s local area for dances. With a mix of dances and music from all over the UK and around the world, they mix firm favourites like The Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, Gay Gordons and Cumberland Square 8 (the one with the baskets) with mo ...show more
This is a vibrant eight piece band, providing a variety of music for social dance and listening. The band regularly plays for private functions in West Sussex. They are guaranteed to get your foot tapping! They play a lot of good tunes, some that are rarely heard in dance bands, plus some fresh arrangements of tried and trusted standards
The band comprises Fiddles, Melodeons, Flute and Whistles, Acoustic Double Bass, Percussion, Mandolins and Guitars.
They work with some entertaining "Callers" and they also have some fine singers!
An all Scottish / Celtic ceilidh band. The DB Ceilidh band are a lively, vibrant four-piece band playing acoustic celtic music. Instruments are fiddle, flute, whistles, accordion, guitar and bodhran. Called dances cater for all levels with an emphasis on fun. (Two left feet welcome!) They have a long history of music and friendship playing a variety of events. A fun band for a wedding or party in West Sussex. These have included traditional ceilidhs or concerts, for music festivals, fairs and private functions in and around the Sussex area.
The SPBand are a lively and enthusiastic band with a wealth of experience, who have been playing music together since the early 1990s. The band plays barn dance music for all social occasions. A barn dance (sometimes called a ceilidh) is the ideal social event for getting people of all ages to mingle and have fun together. The emphasis is always on having fun and the band's infectious rhythms and foot-tapping music encourages participation and guarantees a successful occasion.
No dancing experi ...show more
The PR Band are a four piece band featuring an experienced line-up of musicians who are steeped in traditional barn-dance and ceilidh music and who have many years of performing at lively events around the South of England between them. West Sussex is within this band’s local area for dances. For barn-dances the band will add a caller to explain all the moves – no one needs to be expert - just prepared to give it a go and HAVE FUN! Over the years the band members have played for many wedding receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, Burns nights, St Patr ...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. The band regularly plays for private functions in West Sussex. 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
The KF Ceilidh band has been bringing parties to life for more than 10 years with their exciting music and their professional touch. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around West Sussex. Their basic line-up of accordion, violin, drums and bass is sometimes augmented by a mandolin or clarinet and the sound is vibrant and energetic. The band is flexible in its approach and will adapt to whatever is required at different venues for a variety of occasions.
During breaks in the dancing the band will play well known folk tunes, and the dances can be ...show more
An all American Barn Dance Band. The BH Band was formed in 1998, and the current line up is John on Mandolin & vocals, Bob on Banjo, Ray on guitar & vocals, Nye on Bass and James on fiddle.
Whilst their mainstream is bluegrass music, their varied repertoire of acoustic music includes country and folk numbers, 50’s and 60’s pop, Irish favourites and jazz standards. West Sussex is within this band’s local area for dances.
Their Country and Western music list draws on the hits of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Jimmie Rodgers, Don ...show more
