Scottish Ceilidh Bands: Cumbria - for your Event

This three-piece band consists of Pete on piano, Philippa on fiddle and accordion, and Colin on whistles, flute, banjo and Spanish bagpipes (gaita). Between them they have many years' experience in playing for dancing. The band are joined by an expert caller for all their ceilidh gigs, so beginners and pro's alike can enjoy a range of set dances from around the world. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cumbria.

The MC Ceilidh Band is also available for many kinds of events and celebrations e.g. birthdays, wedding celebrations, proc ... more

The CJ Ceilidh Band are experienced musicians who have
played for many years and come highly recommended. Cumbria will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. 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 ... 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. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cumbria. The PG Band will go down brilliantly at weddings, celebrations, festivals, corporate and other events, with a dance cal ... more

The MN Barn Dance/ Ceilidh Band perform for a variety of occasions including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, PTA, club, church and village events.
All the band members have many years of experience in playing for dancing. These events are fun and not intended to be serious! (you can have a laugh at your own mistakes). They perform with the same enthusiasm for both experienced dancers and novices. If you have never done it before, don't worry, they will be there to make it work for you. The ... 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 great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cumbria. The Musicians in the band are highly experienced professionals, havin ... more

The FE Ceilidh band are a lively four-piece band consisting of three fiddles and piano. Cumbria will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. Two of the band have been playing together for over 25 years and have extensive experience of playing for dancing at all types of events, including dance clubs, weddings, reel parties, conferences, Burns nights, corporate entertainment, concerts, shindigs, knees-ups, hogmanay and hootenannys! Their caller has over 20 years of experience calling for all types of dances & dancers, from complete beginners to s ... 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. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cumbria. 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 ... 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. Cumbria is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band .

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 ... more

This is a budget band featuring a very accomplished accordion player plus caller. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cumbria. As an offshoot of a larger band the performers are very used to playing for all types of events. Their caller is experienced in encouraging everyone to join in and have fun. the band can offer a good selection of traditional folk music, Scottish and Irish tunes, American and others.

An all Scottish ceilidh band, the TS Ceilidh Band are a professional group who regularly perform at weddings and functions. The group plays at venues across the UK. Individually, members of the band have taken Scottish music all over the world including tours of Russia and New Zealand. Cumbria will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. The band aims to provide an entertaining evening whatever the occasion..

The Band prides itself on:
Professional musicians of the highest standard, having won various awards and performed on BBC Radio S ... more

The RS Duo hail from the North of England and are a melodeon/fiddle duo - Paul (melodeon) also calls the dances. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cumbria. 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 ... more

The NFB Band hail from Yorkshire and are a "power trio" of melodeon, fiddle and percussion. Cumbria is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band . 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.

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 great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cumbria.

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 ... more

An extension of their top Irish band (The WJ Band ref:4206.1), they are joined by experienced callers like Roger Newton, Fred Lloyd and Geoff Miller, who go together to form the MG Ceilidh Band. Cumbria will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band.

The ceilidh band play a mix of Irish, Scottish and English tunes to accompany a mix of traditional dances to suit both beginners and experts alike.

Between the breaks, you are entertained with some of the bands extensive repertoire of great songs.

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 Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cumbria. 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. ... 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. Cumbria is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band . 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.

Loosely based on an all Scottish Ceilidh Band, they can also include English, Irish, American, Klezmer Scandinavian, Eastern European and French. The DF Ceilidh Band are a two piece band who use loops to build up a full band sound, offering a broad repertoire of dances and music. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cumbria. Their infectious style and energetic performance suits all occasions, from weddings and festivals to corporate events and birthday parties.

The great thing about the ceilidh is that it gets everyone, young and old, ... more

The LN Ceilidh Band is a lively and vibrant band with a mix of folk and trad music. All the members of the band are from all over Scotland and got different styles and experiences in music. The band consists of Accordion, Piano , Fiddle , Drums & Vocals. Don't Know how to do the dances? the band can call & demonstrate. Cumbria will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band.

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. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cumbria. 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 ... more

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. Cumbria is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band .

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 ... more