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Willow Ceilidh Band

Wedding Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh
Scottish
Irish
English and Welsh Folk
Pop Covers
American Hoedown
Barn Dance
London
£1,000 - £1,500
22 verified reviews
Booked 92 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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About Willow Ceilidh Band – professional wedding ceilidh band based in London

Willow Ceilidh Band perform lively Scottish, Irish, English & Welsh folk music at weddings and events in London and beyond.

With fiddles, accordion, guitar & expert caller to teach the dances, we're a young, energetic and modern ceilidh band guaranteed to get you dancing!

Clients who enquired with Willow Ceilidh Band also enquired with the following ceilidh bands on FixTheMusic:

  1. Ceilidh Twist

  2. Paragon Ceilidh Band

  3. The London Ceilidh Band

  4. Ramnee Ceilidh Band

The band is particularly in demand at destination weddings in Europe. They have recently performed in Tuscany, Italy and have upcoming weddings in Spain, France, Italy and Portugal.

We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Chateau La Durantie in France and Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa in Haslemere, UK.

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Looking to have some fun ceilidh dancing, folk music or even an American barn dance at your wedding or event? From 2- to 5-piece, we offer something for most venues and budgets.

View our list of the UK's best ceilidh bands ➡️

Weddings

Willow Ceilidh Band specialise in weddings & know that each one is unique. We carefully consider the following details in order to create the perfect ceilidh for you:

  • Number of guests, age range & dancing experience e.g. beginners / more experienced
  • Music: perhaps you prefer mainly Scottish tunes or have a favourite tune or song
  • Timings: we would normally perform for 3 x 45-minute sets but can adjust to suit
  • Sound, Band & DJ options: we bring a full PA system and offer Ceilidh & Disco / DJ packages
  • First dance - options include a circle dance or romantic waltz

So if you're looking to hire the finest ceilidh band London has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with Willow Ceilidh Band.

The ceilidh band performs primarily in the UK, but is available for destination weddings anywhere in the world. In 2019, the band performed in Tuscany (Italy), Panama, Spain and Ireland.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

  • Chateau La Durantie, Lanouaille
  • Château de Bonnemare, Radepont
  • Château de La Côte, Biras, France
  • Abbaye de Sainte Croix, Provence
  • Piacenza, Italy
  • Malaga, Spain
  • Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa, Haslemere, UK
  • Rhinefield House Hotel, Brockenhurst
  • Curradine Barns, Shrawley
  • The Plough and Barn at Leigh
  • Stowe House, Buckingham, UK
  • Middle Coombe Farm, Uplowman
  • Nant Gwrtheyrn, Llithfaen
  • Hookhouse Farm, Outwood
  • Forty Hall Estate, Enfield, UK
  • Emanuel School, Battersea
  • Launcells Barton, Bude, Cornwall
  • Seer Green, Buckinghamshire
  • Chipping Norton

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Clients who enquired with Willow Ceilidh Band also enquired with the following ceilidh bands London is home to on FixTheMusic

  1. Ceilidh Twist

  2. Paragon Ceilidh Band

  3. The London Ceilidh Band

  4. Ramnee Ceilidh Band

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FAQs

What type of music do you play?Mainly upbeat Scottish & Irish folk tunes but also English, Welsh & some continental / American music too. You can choose to focus on one tradition or a combination if preferred.
Are your ceilidhs suitable for beginners?Yes, many of the events we perform at are for those new to ceilidh dancing, however there's often a mix of abilities present & we tailor each ceilidh to suit the dancing level of the guests.
How much do you charge?From £550 upwards, depending on the size of band required.
Do you do ceilidhs for children?Yes we have a show for kids including simple fun dances, ceilidh games with prizes & actions songs for the little ones.
Where do you perform?We're based in London & perform at weddings, ceilidhs & barn dances across London, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Kent & the UK, as well as throughout Europe, in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Croatia etc.
Do you have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment?Yes we do - documentation available on request.
How long do you perform for and how do we structure our event to make the most of the dancing?We normally do 2 x 45-minute sets of dancing with breaks in between. Send us your event details & we'll suggest the best options.
How much space is required for the dancing & band?We will adjust to whatever space is available and are used to performing in a wide variety of venues. Ideally 2sqft per dancer. For a quartet, the band require 4m x 2m. A raised stage is a welcome bonus if available.
What is the line up for the band?We normally perform as a quartet (3 musicians & caller) which would usually include fiddle, guitar, whistle, banjo & melodeon (with doubling). We do also work with an accordion, percussionist and flute player. We can also offer DJ / Disco sets alongside the ceilidh.
What dances do you do?We do all the well-known ones like Gay Gordons, Strip The Willow, Dashing White Sergeant, Cumberland Square Eight etc. alongside less well-known ones. We plan the dances based upon the space available & ability.
Do you provide a PA system?Yes, this is included in the price for UK events. You are welcome to play your music via iPod in between our sets & use our mics for speeches. We are happy to provide a DJ set for you after the ceilidh, on request.
How long does it take you to set up / de-rig?Around 30 minutes and this can also be done relatively quietly.
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22 Verified Reviews

"Willow Ceilidh Band played at our wedding recently - they were fantastic. We had people who had different ceilidh experience, but the dances chosen and the quality of the calling meant everyone could join in and have fun. They helped create a relaxed atmosphere and we would highly recommend them."

– Ruth Hilton, 13 October 2025, wedding at Guildhall, High Street, Bath
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"Dear FixTheMusic, Willow were literally amazing! I can’t thank you enough for finding them for us. Thank you so much, Kaylie."

– Kaylie Baker, 6 August 2025, wedding at Chateau La Durantie, Lanouaille, France
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"We booked Willow to play a Ceilidh set at our wedding and they were fantastic. The caller was great and made the instructions clear, accessible and fun, and the whole band were brilliant. So many of our guests told us they loved the dancing. Would thoroughly recommend!"

– Harry Keen, 6 June 2025, wedding at The Plough and Barn at Leigh, Tonbridge, UK
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"Willow Ceilidh Band were absolutely brilliant at our wedding, they had everyone up dancing! Even my Dutch family who were skeptical about a Ceilidh absolutely loved it and American colleagues said every wedding should have a ceilidh. I can't recommend Willow Ceilidh Band highly enough we had the best night!! If you're looking for a great ceilidh band look no further. Thanks, Claire & Jonathan."

– Claire Richardson, 13 May 2025, wedding at The Lensbury in Teddington, Middlesex
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