New Year Party Bands in Southern England for hire

The FB Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band are highly regarded and have been playing together as a successful ceilidh dance band for over a decade. This band will make your Christmas party in Southern England go with a swing.
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

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. For a New Year celebration in Southern England to be remembered.

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. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Southern England. 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!

The UR Ceilidh & Barn Dance Band play exciting toe-tapping folk on traditional instruments - and their caller, will have everyone dancing the night away. They love what they do and come with all their own equipment - no event is too small or too big for them. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Southern England . You will find them enthusiastic, friendly, and above all, sensitive to your particular requirements. The band line up includes a fantastic fiddler, a magnificent mandolinist and a stompbox-playing guitarist, The band can provide the use ...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. This band will make your Christmas party in Southern England go with a swing. 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

This is an established band with a line up and repertoire sure to get everyone out of their seats and joining in the fun on the dance floor. For a New Year celebration in Southern England to be remembered. The band line-up comprises of accordion, melodeon, fiddle, banjo, guitar plus caller.

The band have performed at numerous ceilidhs and barn dances playing for events including weddings, anniversary and birthday parties, village events and fund-raising events where the bigger band sound is required at an affordable price. The fact is - the band just lov ...show more

The Band is an experienced barn dance and ceilidh band. The Band has a flexible line-up, drawn from the membership of top Festival dance band, The GS Ceilidh Band. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Southern England.

The five-piece line-up (The GS Ceilidh Band) is often too much for smaller local events where space for the band, time to set up, and perhaps money, are at a premium. The CM band offer a first class alternative. With just three of the musicians plus caller, and a small, quickly assembled PA system, they offer a great option and c ...show more

The P8 Covers Band are energetic, exciting and, above all, 6 talented musicians. A perfect mix of professionalism, experience and youth with a great on-stage presence and great crowd interaction. They are fresh fun and in the moment. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Southern England . Two captivating female lead vocalists, backed by guitar, bass, keys and drums they perform contemporary and classic covers, but can squeeze in a catchy original if you wish - the choice is yours.

Your event should be memorable. A cover band should never be pred ...show more

With 8 years playing together and a wealth of experience behind them, this is an exciting all live duo with a repertoire that ranges from the 50's to modern day.
This pair are sure to grab your attention as they hop between keyboards, guitars, ukulele, drums and synths, often being mistaken for a full band!
Known for their variation and big sound, the duo can provide acoustic or piano led renditions for a more subtle approach, as well as thumping dance floor fillers to get the party going. This band will make your Christmas party in Southern England go with a swing.

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. For a New Year celebration in Southern England to be remembered.

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

The Americana Duo play songs from the great American back catalogue inspired by folk, country, old time and contemporary music from the 1930s onwards. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Southern England. The duo play many songs by the great Neil Young and the great Johnny Cash, plus plenty of other material too - sometimes even the odd original song might sneak its way in there. They can also do a full Cash/Young tribute set if required.

The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Southern England . 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

The AK premier Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band provides excellent entertainment for all kinds of events, ranging from pub sessions to wedding celebrations and corporate events. This band will make your Christmas party in Southern England go with a swing. Although they are based in Lincolnshire, they regularly perform in the surrounding counties and have travelled as far afield as Kent and Swansea! The standard line-up comprises an accomplished piano accordionist, supported by guitar, flute, whistle, bass and drums and an experienced and entertaining caller who can accommodat ...show more

Based on a Scottish Ceilidh Band, they can also include American, Irish and English if desired. The SW Band are great entertainers playing infectious Celtic tunes and songs, treating every event as the party of the year. The band quoted here (3 piece including caller) is just one line-up of their flexible band. For a New Year celebration in Southern England to be remembered.

Their charismatic caller, 'Miss Dixie', calls dances enjoyable for all ages and abilities, to ensure everyone has a fun time, even those with 2 left feet!

Weddings, Burns Night ...show more

Formed in 2010 this is a group of guys who love playing music to entertain people - this underpins everything they do and comes over in the way they play. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Southern England.
They are all experienced musicians with diverse musical interests, and they showcase the best in rock hits across the decades from the formation of the genre in the 60's up to the most recent rock hits.

Being so experienced, they can also craft a setlist that will suit most audiences and can, given time, learn songs requested.
They have ...show more

This band can offer Irish, Scottish, English, American, Scandinavian Barn Dance & Ceilidh plus Klezmer. The JF Band specialise in providing the perfect entertainment for functions such as weddings, parties, anniversaries, corporate functions and more. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Southern England . They are flexible in catering for any specific requests such as specific dances and we are always happy to discuss your requirements.

The JF Band play music from a mixture of countries; mainly England, Scotland and Ireland but also some from Sw ...show more

The ST covers band are an energetic 7-piece covers band who blend classic Trojan Ska with 2tone hits from the 1970’s and early 80’s.

The main emphasis is on a fun night and creating a party atmosphere, with great quality music and encouraged audience participation. This band will make your Christmas party in Southern England go with a swing.

Performing great tunes by artists such as - Jimmy Cliff , The Pioneers, The Specials, Madness , Bad Manners, Desmond Dekker, The Beat etc.

We can guarantee you will be up on the dance floor all night long to songs you may, ...show more

This band are a 6 piece funky outfit with two lead female singers, bass, drums, keys and guitar. They are a talented functions band playing corporate, weddings and celebratory events. For a New Year celebration in Southern England to be remembered. They play music that has Soul and a Groove - from Soul Classics to Contemporary - and everything in between like Funk and R&B. All the band members have strong performance backgrounds, examples including performing in the West end, playing with leading artists like George Michael's WHAM and performing in stadium ...show more

An all Scottish ceilidh band, performing in mansion, marquee, ballroom or barn this band's exciting music has been swinging dancers for over a generation. Playing together professionally over many years has given them considerable experience in generating just the right atmosphere; you won’t hear more exhilarating Scottish ceilidh music this side of Hadrian’s Wall. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Southern England.

Complete beginners, accomplished reelers and those who remember a bit from schooldays are all guaranteed to enjoy the fun of ce ...show more

Formed in 2002 the AF Band are a busy and experienced classic rock and pop orientated 4 piece cover band with a strong female singer. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Southern England . They like to have fun and they like their audience to have fun. They always go out of their way to make a connection with audiences and get them involved in singing along, dancing, and sometimes even playing along with the band; sometimes they like to escape from the stage and join in the fun on the dance floor! The band will adapt theri set list to suit the ex ...show more

The WG Ceilidh Band are a lively five piece band. This band will make your Christmas party in Southern England go with a swing. Chris their dedicated caller is on the floor with the dancers demonstrating what to do and helping people with the dances, throughout the evening. Instruments played include fiddle, guitar, vocals, bass, mandolin, mandola and either cajon or drums. They play ceilidhs / barn dances for wedding, parties, corporate events, fundraisers, etc. great fun and a lovely way to get people to mix with each other and stay fit.
The band offer a range of eas ...show more

The HS Covers Band are a top professional wedding and function band based in Bristol and available for gigs throughout the UK. Comprising of four highly successful musicians they play an energetic, fun and exciting song list, and specialise in weddings, parties, functions, and corporate events. For a New Year celebration in Southern England to be remembered.

The HS Band aren't your average wedding and function band. They listen to contemporary music and their song list reflects this. Although they do play some songs from the 60's and 70's they also play h ...show more

The DR Folk Band play at a wide variety of events, and play beautiful music to suit the occasion. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Southern England. This could be gentle harp and flute music from Wales or Ireland, or lively jigs and reels from Scotland, USA and elsewhere played on fiddle and guitar. They sing a selection of melodious folk songs, accompanied by flute, harp or guitar.

The DR Band play at the top folk festivals – Sidmouth, Whitby, Broadstairs year after year, and for several ‘Playford (Jane Eyre type) Balls’ e.g Cambridge and N ...show more

If you are looking for and band to get everybody dancing and create dynamite atmosphere, then this is the band for you!

The TX Band are a lively Rock and Pop covers band featuring music from all eras from the 60’s through to current times. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Southern England . There is a particular focus on music from the last last 20 years, and new songs are always being added to the set as they are released in the charts.

Specialising in getting the party going and people on the dance floor, they make the audience feel in ...show more

This band play a mixture of traditional dance tunes from the British Isles and from other European countries, and thier own compositions. This band will make your Christmas party in Southern England go with a swing. 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

This session band provide foot-stomping folk music for parties & weddings, pubs & social clubs, folk clubs, banquets, Irish & Scottish theme parties etc. For a New Year celebration in Southern England to be remembered.

This 4 or 5 piece group (keyboard player available for larger gigs) have been playing either professionally or semi-professionally for most of their lives. The band create a great atmosphere playing classic rock that everyone knows (and a few less well known, with amazing vocals few can compete with, and a high level of musicianship.). A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Southern England.

They are reliable and professional in their approach, play regularly from pubs to corporate events and have the equipment for any venue, including their own ...show more

Ceilidh Idealach is a Scottish ceilidh band whose members are professional musicians with many years’ experience of parties, weddings and community events. They guarantee great fun and the opportunity for everyone to be involved, even if they’ve not done ceilidh dancing before. They have a wide repertoire of Scottish music and dances (and, if you want, some great tunes from elsewhere too) including favourites like the Gay Gordons, the Dashing White Sergeant and Strip the Willow, and tunes from a ...show more

Ringerike is an experienced 3-piece or 4-piece ceilidh and barn dance band. Our aim is to provide a high quality of music and a great night’s entertainment for everyone – ideal for weddings, parties, corporate events and a wide range of occasions. The band is comprised of accomplished professional musicians and usually features fiddle and guitar along with flute/whistle, accordion and/or bass. One of the musicians always doubles as caller to give easily followed instructions so that everyone can ...show more

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. For a New Year celebration in Southern England to be remembered. 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 BM Band usually perform as a 3 piece band plus caller. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Southern England. 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

This band have been performing around the world for over ten years. Between them the band have played on MTV, Top of the Pops, BBC TV & BBC radio. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Southern England . The band are happy to 'craft' their music around the event. They come fully equipped with quality amplification and stage lighting.

The band's aim is to spread their love of great boogie, jive, hop, jazz, soul and blues to audiences at any event. Dressed in 1950s dinner attire and using period instruments, the band delivers foot stomping hits fro ...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 will make your Christmas party in Southern England go with a swing. 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!

This group are a barn dance/Ceilidh band providing live music in a lively and exciting style. The band has been in existence for over 25 years, under the leadership of Tony. Whilst the line-up has been 'liquid', the core of Tony and Hamish has remained constant. For a New Year celebration in Southern England to be remembered. Their music covers English, Irish, Scottish and American country dance tunes, as well as European tunes.

The band have played in a variety of venues ranging from village halls to castles.

Some of the venues include:-
Castles - ...show more

This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Southern England. Between them they play an impressive array of acoustic instruments including fiddle, mandolin, banjo, button accordion, guitar, double bass, bass guitar, flute, bodhran, bouzouki and vocals!

The band will do their absolute best to meet your specifications, and will include "special" tunes for you wherever possible. The band's caller will guide you ...show more

This band is a two piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Southern England . Between them they play an impressive array of acoustic instruments, and they are perfect for functions where budget or space is a consideration!

The duo will do their absolute best to meet your specifications, and will include "special" tunes for you wherever possible. The band's caller will guide you through the dances and make the evening accessib ...show more

The SB Ceilidh Band is a lively Irish folk band playing a mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes and folk songs bought together with their own style, bounciness and ideas; along with some shanties for good measure and party 'classics' from Proclaimers and Rembrants, to The Beatles and Bryan Adams. This band will make your Christmas party in Southern England go with a swing.
The usual line up is guitar, fiddle and bass (plus caller) , but they also have on hand some of the best stand in musicians who can add accordion, penny whistle or even saxophone. Perfect fo ...show more

The RV Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band play English, Irish and Scottish traditional tunes with dances including Blaydon Races, Circassian Circle, Three Meet, Bridge of Athelone, The Music Man, Gay Gordens, The Big Set, Pat A Cake, Lucky Seven, Virginia Reel etc. For a New Year celebration in Southern England to be remembered. The band will teach the dances first then let the dances run once the steps are known, although they can call the dances all the way through if required.

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line up includes a digital keyboard with a range of sounds including accor ...show more

Marty is simply Mr Versitile and able to cater for everyone's needs. If it's catering for a Wedding Party, he can play through breakfast, lunch or dinner with Piano Ballards from Elton John, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and Phil Collins and his own original music. A brilliant idea for your Christmas or New Year party in Southern England.
For Pub, Clubs, Parties and Wedding evenings Marty is able to up the tempo and play tunes from Kings of Leon,U2, The Jam, Billy Idol, The Police, Oasis and many many more. Marty really is a full band set up played by just one man.

This is a guitar based band from the South West of the UK who play covers material. They're made up from a diverse bunch of reprobates who just wanna get out there, assume the rock n roll stance, wear some dodgy clothes and play some damn good fun music. Just the band for your themed New Year or Christmas event in Southern England . With a wide range of musical tastes between them, they have polished up a cracking bunch of tunes that are constantly being expanded.

The band is normally a 5 piece with lead vocal/acoustic guitar, bass/vocals, lead guitar, guitar and dru ...show more