Ceilidh Twist

As possibly the busiest ceilidh band London has to offer, Ceilidh Twist are in demand for weddings across Europe as well as the UK! We put a fresh twist on traditional tunes and dances by combining them with a modern, contemporary rhythm that no one can resist dancing to, which is why word of mouth accounts for the majority of our work and we get so many repeat bookings.

We’re highly experienced in traveling for bookings abroad and know how to work with a mixed nationality crowd and to deal with the logistics of a destination wedding!

Our standard band is a 5-piece line-up of Caller, Fiddle, Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drum Kit. But we often play as a smaller ensemble, as a 3 or 4-piece band, particularly for destination weddings and all options work really well!

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All of our musicians are full-time, professional players and the members of Ceilidh Twist come from a wide variety of musical backgrounds from Funk to Jazz and Big-Band, Classical to Gospel and Traditional Scottish/Irish music.

We understand that whatever your event, you need a professional, experienced band of the highest quality that take pride in what they do.

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

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Covers Band

We can now offer a set of pop covers songs in addition to the ceilidh!

We'll start the night off with all of your favourite ceilidh dances, then finish with a set of funked up, Celtic style covers, with a fantastic female vocalist!

Get in touch now to find out more!

Songs

We've hand-selected the best songs to keep your guests on the dance floor all night!

Our covers set-list includes mostly upbeat, modern hits like Uptown Funk, Shake it Off and Crazy In Love with some wedding band classics thrown into the mix including Superstition, Proud Mary and 500 miles!

We have a choice of first dance songs and last songs of the night for you to choose from, or we can learn a special number of your choice!

After ceilidh disco

We can also DJ for you after the ceilidh! Our specially trained DJs will mix the tracks one to another, ensuring there are no gaps between tunes or changes in volume levels.

They'll take requests from guests on the night as well as getting guidance from you in advance.

Our DJ can also bring and play for your first dance song at the start of the night before we kick off the ceilidh and they will make all the necessary announcements during the disco portion of the night!

Do get in touch for more information – we have lots of photos we can send over to give you an idea of what they look like...

Standard packages

For UK events & weddings, we provide the following standard packages:

5-Piece Ceilidh Band

Our 5-piece ceilidh band brings a full, high-energy traditional experience perfect for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Every booking includes:

• All travel costs to your venue
• Up to 3 hours of performance time, including a break (typically up to 2 × 75-minute sets with a 30-minute break). We usually recommend 2 × 45- or 60-minute sets for most crowds
• Professional-quality PA system with LED stage and disco lighting
• Use of our PA for a playlist (yours or our curated Celtic mix), available before the performance if time allows, as well as for your first dance and during the interval

Please note there may be additional considerations for early arrivals (before 6pm) or late finishes (after midnight) for evening events.

Additional Options

🎧 Disco

• Your “iPod” Disco
  Keep the party going using our PA and lights to play your own playlist for up to two hours after the band finishes.

• Our DJ
  We provide a professional DJ to handle the music, mix tracks live, take guest requests on the night, and accommodate your preferences ahead of time - also for up to two hours post-performance.

🎶 Covers / Pop Music Set

For a blend of ceilidh and popular music, we offer an extended set featuring both traditional and modern songs:

• Performed either as a 6-piece (with two fiddles) or a 5-piece (with one fiddle)
• Typically includes 2 × 45-minute ceilidh sets followed by 1 hour of pop covers featuring female vocals
• We’re happy to share our set list on request - expect a mix of classic and current crowd-pleasers
• Discounts available when combined with one of our disco options

💡 Extra Lighting

Basic LED stage and disco lighting is included as standard.
We also offer an optional lighting upgrade that adds 8 decorative LED uplighters to enhance the atmosphere — perfect for creating a more immersive event space.

Just ask to see some photos!