Birmingham Ceilidh Bands
Birmingham couples booking ceilidh bands through FixTheMusic range from weddings at Aston Hall to a joint 50th birthday in Harborne.
Ceilidh Rising, based locally in Birmingham, have confirmed bookings at venues across the city.
Most quotes start from £850 for a 3- or 4-piece band with a caller, PA and lighting included.
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Popular ceilidh bands in Birmingham
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What Birmingham Couples Are Booking
Traditional Scottish ceilidh is the most-requested format from Birmingham couples on our platform. Two recent wedding enquiries specifically asked for Scottish ceilidh with "upbeat foot stomping energetic calling," and one couple requested "band members from Scotland" for their Birmingham wedding.
Ceilidh Rising, the city's most booked ceilidh band, specialise in this format with accordion, fiddle and caller.
Ceilidh and covers is the other dominant pattern. A Birmingham wedding enquiry for next year asked for "a ceilidh as well as a contemporary e.g. pop music set plus DJ set," and Ceilidh Twist quoted £2,650 for a 5-piece ceilidh and covers package on that enquiry, while Ceilidh It Up quoted £1,600 for a 3-piece ceilidh set with caller, PA and lighting.
Ramnee Ceilidh Band offered tiered packages from £1,000 for a caller with backing tracks up to £2,075 for a traditional 3-piece, with their 4-piece ceilidh and covers option at £2,625.
Village hall and community ceilidhs are a distinctive Birmingham pattern. A 40th birthday at Rowheath Pavilion saw a client specifically request Scottish ceilidh dances after growing up in Scotland. A Midlands Hospitals Choir charity ceilidh at Harrison's Road rounded out the non-wedding enquiries.
Birthday parties and fundraisers feature strongly in Birmingham's ceilidh data. A joint 50th birthday and end-of-primary-school party in Harborne booked a ceilidh band with a £650 budget, and a 21st birthday in Selly Oak asked for ceilidh with a caller for 50-100 guests, none of whom had ceilidh experience.
Ceilidh and Covers: Planning Your Birmingham Evening
For couples who want the full package, one Birmingham wedding enquiry asked for "ceilidh as well as a contemporary pop music set plus DJ set."
Five bands quoted on the same enquiry, giving a clear picture of how the format and pricing works:
- Ceilidh Twist quoted £2,650 for a 5-piece ceilidh and covers band (2x 45min ceilidh + 1hr pop covers), with an optional iPod disco for £100 or manned DJ for £300 afterwards
- Ramnee Ceilidh Band quoted £2,625 for a 4-piece ceilidh and covers band, their minimum lineup size that can include covers alongside ceilidh. Their traditional ceilidh-only options start at £1,000 for a caller with backing tracks and go up to £2,075 for a 3-piece
- Ceilidh It Up quoted £1,600 for a 3-piece ceilidh set (caller + 3 musicians, 2x 60min), with an optional manned DJ until midnight for £600
- Willow Ceilidh Band quoted £1,580 for a trio ceilidh (2 instruments + caller), with a discounted DJ and ceilidh package available on request
- High Step Ceilidh quoted £1,350 all-in for a 5-piece ceilidh with a Spotify DJ set until 11pm, the most budget-friendly full-evening option
The price spread from £1,350 to £2,650 reflects lineup size, whether covers are included, and whether the DJ option is a manned service or a playlist through the band's PA.
How Much Does a Ceilidh Band in Birmingham Cost?
Based on confirmed bookings and quotes received through our platform for ceilidh events in Birmingham, prices range from £850 for a 3-piece ceilidh band at a joint 50th birthday in Harborne to £2,950 for a 6-piece ceilidh and covers band for a Birmingham wedding.
Most couples pay between £1,000 and £2,000. The key factors are lineup size and whether you want ceilidh only or ceilidh plus covers and DJ.
Confirmed bookings and quotes received:
| Band | Price | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceilidh Rising | £850 | Harborne, Birmingham | 3-piece + caller, joint 50th birthday, no travel (local) |
| Paragon Ceilidh Band | £880 | Birmingham | Trio (female vocal/caller, guitar, fiddle), ceilidh only |
| Ramnee Ceilidh Band | £1,000 | Birmingham | Caller + backing tracks, entry-level option |
| Ceilidh Rising | £1,040 | Harborne, Birmingham | 4-piece + caller, joint 50th birthday, no travel (local) |
| Ceilidh Rising | £1,150 | Aston Hall, Birmingham | Confirmed booking, 4-piece + caller, village hall wedding, £60 travel added |
| High Step Ceilidh | £1,300 | Birmingham | 5-piece + caller, 3x 45min sets, travel included |
| Ceilidh It Up | £1,300 | Harborne, Birmingham | Caller + 2 musicians, 2x 60min sets, PA and lights |
| Paragon Ceilidh Band | £1,171 | Birmingham | 4-piece (adds drums to the trio) |
| High Step Ceilidh | £1,350 | Birmingham | 5-piece + caller + Spotify DJ set until 11pm, all-in |
| The London Ceilidh Band | £1,500 | Aston Hall, Birmingham | 3 musicians + caller |
| Willow Ceilidh Band | £1,580 | Birmingham | Trio (2 instruments + caller), PA included |
| Ceilidh It Up | £1,600 | Birmingham | Caller + 3 musicians, 2x 60min sets, PA and lights |
| Ceilidh Twist | £1,800 | Harborne, Birmingham | 4-piece + caller, ceilidh only, PA and lighting included |
| Stomp Rock Ceilidh | £1,940 | Birmingham city centre | 2x 1hr ceilidh sets, band and travel included |
| Willow Ceilidh Band | £1,946 | Birmingham | Quartet (3 instruments + caller), PA included |
| Ramnee Ceilidh Band | £2,075 | Birmingham | Traditional 3-piece (drums/caller + violin + guitar) |
| The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band | £2,200 | Birmingham | 3-piece from Edinburgh, all travel and overnight accommodation included |
| Ramnee Ceilidh Band | £2,625 | Birmingham | 4-piece ceilidh and covers (minimum lineup for covers) |
| Ceilidh Twist | £2,950 | Birmingham | 6-piece ceilidh and covers, 2x 45min ceilidh + 1hr covers |
What the price covers: every quote above includes a caller who teaches the dance steps and leads guests through each dance. PA system and basic lighting are included as standard. Travel is included for bands quoting all-in prices; bands quoting a performance fee separately will itemise travel and accommodation. Ceilidh Rising, being Birmingham-based, charges no travel within the city.
Disco and DJ add-ons: Ceilidh Twist will leave their PA and lighting rigged for your own playlist after the band finishes, charged at £150, or supply a DJ who mixes and takes requests for £350. Either option drops in price when booked as part of their ceilidh and covers package (playlist £100, DJ £300).
High Step Ceilidh offers a clever budget option where their fiddle player stays behind with the gear and runs a Spotify DJ set until 11pm, with their total fee coming to £1,350 including both ceilidh and DJ.
Ceilidh It Up offers a disco playlist until midnight for £300, or a manned DJ for £600. These are quoted separately from the ceilidh fee.
For broader UK-wide pricing context, see our guide to ceilidh band costs.
Birmingham ceilidh bands performing live
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Reviews from local events in Birmingham
“An incredible band consisting of such lovely people. You guys were insane last night at my Mum's 50th and we have had so many wonderful comments about you. Could not recommend higher. A big 10 out of 10 from all of us.”
“We can't thank Ceilidh Rising enough for doing such a fab Ceilidh for our wedding! Everything from start to finish was so professional and smooth. The band liaised with other musicians from the day re equipment and we didn't have to worry about a thing. The music was just fabulous - incredible players, amazing sound, lively and fun vibe and the band were so relaxed and are clearly very talented individuals and very well rehearsed. The caller was brilliant and had all our guests up and dancing immediately. They were very good at explaining the more complicated dances and held the room very well. Our guests had such a lovely time and all commented how amazing the band was and how much fun they had. The Ceilidh really made our wedding special and we would most definitely book the band again.”
“Hello!!! Just a quick message to say thank you for playing at mine and Jimmy's wedding in Birmingham. It was a fab night and your music really got the crowd going!! All our guests commented on how fabulous you were!! My feet were killing the next day from all the dancing!! Thank you again. Kelly x”
Birmingham Ceilidh Band FAQs
We want ceilidh and pop covers in the same evening. Is that possible?
Yes, and it's a common request from Birmingham couples. One wedding enquiry asked for "ceilidh as well as a contemporary pop music set plus DJ set." Ceilidh Twist quoted £2,650 for a 5-piece ceilidh and covers package (2x 45min ceilidh + 1hr covers), and Ramnee Ceilidh Band quoted £2,625 for a 4-piece ceilidh and covers band, their minimum lineup size that can include covers. Their traditional ceilidh-only options start at £1,000 for a caller with backing tracks and go up to £2,075 for a 3-piece. See our ceilidh and covers section above for the full comparison from this enquiry.
Can we have our ceilidh outdoors?
Yes, and one Birmingham couple specifically requested this for their wedding at Aston Hall, asking for ceilidh in an outdoor area. Acoustic ceilidh lineups work particularly well outdoors because they don't need a large PA system. If you're planning an outdoor ceilidh, mention it in your enquiry so bands can advise on what's practical depending on the weather, power supply and surface for dancing.
We want a proper Scottish ceilidh in Birmingham. Can bands from Scotland travel down?
Yes. The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band quoted £2,200 for a 3-piece and £2,600 for a 4-piece to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham for a wedding, with all travel and overnight accommodation included. For comparison, Ceilidh Rising in Birmingham quoted £1,040 for a 4-piece with no travel. Two Birmingham enquiries on our platform specifically asked for Scottish ceilidh, one requesting "band members from Scotland" and another from a client who "grew up in Scotland so would love lots of Scottish dances." If Scottish heritage is important to your event, mention it in your enquiry so bands can tailor their set lists accordingly.
Our village hall has a noise limiter. Will a ceilidh band work?
Acoustic ceilidh lineups (fiddle, accordion, flute, guitar) work well in venues with decibel limiters because they don't require a full drum kit or large PA. Several Birmingham ceilidh enquiries in our data are for village hall and community space bookings, including a village hall wedding and a 40th birthday at Rowheath Pavilion. If your venue has a sound limiter, mention it when submitting your enquiry and bands will advise on what's possible.
Do we need a caller, and is the caller included in the price?
Yes, a caller is essential for a ceilidh, and every quote on this page includes one. The caller explains each dance simply before the music kicks in, calls the moves live while guests are dancing, and keeps the room energised all evening. Several Birmingham enquiries specifically mentioned needing a caller, including a 21st birthday in Selly Oak where "none of us will have any ceilidh experience." Ceilidh Rising's review from a Birmingham wedding notes that "the caller was brilliant and had all our guests up and dancing immediately. They were very good at explaining the more complicated dances and held the room very well."
What size ceilidh band should we book for a Birmingham village hall?
For smaller venues and gatherings of 40-50 guests, a 3-piece ceilidh band with caller (around £850 to £1,600) is usually sufficient. The confirmed booking at Aston Hall was a 4-piece at £1,150 for 40-50 guests. For larger events with 80-100 guests, a 4- or 5-piece band gives a fuller sound. Ramnee Ceilidh Band's 3-piece at £2,075 and Ceilidh Twist's 5-piece at £1,800 both show what the larger lineups cost. Bands offer tiered pricing so you can scale up or down based on your space and budget.
Can we book a ceilidh for a birthday party or fundraiser, not a wedding?
Absolutely. Birmingham's ceilidh enquiry data includes a 21st birthday in Selly Oak, a 40th birthday at Rowheath Pavilion, a joint 50th birthday and end-of-primary-school party in Harborne, and a Midlands Hospitals Choir charity ceilidh. Ceilidh works brilliantly for any celebration where you want guests up and dancing, and the caller makes it accessible for complete beginners.
Our band just cancelled. Can FixTheMusic help us find a replacement quickly?
Yes. One Birmingham couple had their ceilidh band pull out shortly before their wedding at Aston Hall. They submitted a new enquiry through FixTheMusic and Ceilidh Rising, based locally in Birmingham, stepped in at short notice. The bride later reviewed the band: "This group was amazing - we had a last minute booking with them for my wedding. They explained the dances perfectly, got the guests up and moving for hours." Because our system notifies available bands immediately, you can have quotes within hours of submitting an enquiry.