The Finest Ceilidh Bands Buckinghamshire Has to Offer
We've handled hundreds of enquiries for ceilidh bands in Buckinghamshire since 2015, with confirmed bookings at venues including Hedsor House in Taplow, Notley Abbey near Aylesbury, Stowe House in Buckingham and Notley Tythe Barn in Long Crendon.
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How Much Does a Ceilidh Band Cost in Buckinghamshire?
Based on recent quotes and confirmed bookings in Buckinghamshire, couples typically spend between £800 and £1,970, with the average confirmed booking coming in at £1,670.
The lowest confirmed booking was £800 for The Kent Ceilidh Band at Hedsor House, playing a 75-minute ceilidh set. The highest was £1,970 for Ceilidh Twist at a 50th birthday at Nomadic Dinners in Gerrards Cross.
Pricing depends on lineup size. Paragon Ceilidh Band quoted a Danesfield House wedding at £969 for a trio, £1,268 for a four-piece, £1,567 for a five-piece and £1,865 for a six-piece. Willow Ceilidh Band quoted £1,435 for a trio and £1,675 for a quartet at the same venue.
Adding a disco after the ceilidh is a separate cost: Ceilidh Twist offers a self-service "iPod disco" (you use their PA and lights with your own playlist) for £150, or a full DJ service for £350.
What Kind of Ceilidh Band Can I Hire in Buckinghamshire?
Bands on this page fall into two categories.
Traditional ceilidh bands play fiddle, accordion, flute and guitar, with a caller who teaches the dances. Ceilidh-and-covers bands add drums, electric guitar and vocals so they can play pop and rock covers between the ceilidh sets. Several bands, including Ceilidh Twist and Paragon Ceilidh Band, offer both.
One couple who booked Ceilidh Twist for their joint 50th at Notley Tythe Barn asked for "a mix of ceilidh and country/barn dancing" with Celtic and Texan roots.
Another at Stowe House wanted a traditional ceilidh followed by cover songs for dancing. If you want covers alongside the ceilidh, mention it in your enquiry so bands can quote for the right lineup.
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Reviews from local events in Buckinghamshire
“We just enjoyed a wonderful 50th party in a forest setting, where Ceilidh Twist played beautifully & professionally for our celebration. Having live music of this sort in a woodland worked really well and the guests were charmed by the musicians and the (very good looking) caller who kept everyone motivated and moving! The band even sorted out a spare mic so our daughter and her friend could sing a duet, and the sound system they provided played our playlist of dance music for the last bit of the night. Lots of laughs and a magical evening all in all, the guests loved the ceilidh dancing, thank you so much.”
Booked Ceilidh Twist for a birthday party at Nomadic Dinners, Gerrards Cross, UK
“Thank you for a fantastic evening at Notley Barn - the music was great and really brought everyone together. The evening went far too quickly!”
Booked Ceilidh Twist for a birthday party at Notley Tythe Barn, Aylesbury, UK
“Dear Tad, Thank you very much for doing the ceili at our wedding. We had a great time and lots of people fed back that they really enjoyed it. Best wishes.”
“We had an AMAZING time! The band were incredible - after we sorted out the wind logistics we were off! Everyone has said how amazing the ceilidh was and we couldn't agree more it was so much fun (watching a bunch of English people try to learn the gay Gordon's was hilarious) Thank you so much again!”
“We were absolutely delighted with The Willow Ceilidh Band. The music was lively and fun and tailored to suit our mixed audience. Louise as caller made sure that everyone had a great time and we all went home smiling. There was a good mixture of dances and guests from 2 to 82 were helped to join in and have fun. They were very adaptable and relaxed and we enjoyed meeting them all. I think we were so lucky to find them and would heartily recommend them to anyone thinking of hosting a ceilidh. Best wishes, Barbara.”
“Dear Ali, We just wanted to drop a note to thank the whole band for doing such a fab job at our wedding at Notley Abbey. Everyone has been saying the ceilidh was amazing and great fun. We had such a wonderful wedding day and now both wish we could re-live it all over again and again. Have a fab Xmas break and please pass on our thanks to the rest of the band. We would recommend them to anyone!”
“Dear Mick, I didn't get to thank you in person last night at Heatherden Hall Pinewood, it was so hectic trying to get around to talk to guests. I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your amazing performance, we are and were so grateful that you made a wonderful party an amazing party. We had so many compliments on how wonderful the band was and everyone had such an amazing fun evening. I apologise for the overrun and you having to wait around. I do hope all the drinks and food we ordered were ok and the ushers looked after you. You were truly amazing and made the party!!! THANK YOU, Best Wishes.”
“Hi Chris, Just wanted to send a quick email to say thank you to you and the band, it was a great evening and everyone in the band helped make it so. I hope the band had a good time! Best Regards, Adam.”
“Hi guys, We hope that you are well. We are now back from our little mini-moon and are full of delicious food and drink, and wanted to message to say that we absolutely loved the Belle and Sebastian cover and the ceilidh last Saturday at Stowe House, as well as of course the music afterwards - they were so tricky to try and visualise before our big day, but they were absolutely perfect! We are sorry we didn't get a chance to say goodbye to you or to thank you on the day - we saw you leaving but unfortunately had a lot of guests to get through. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and for your time and skill. You received a lot of positive comments from our friends and family, and were a big part of the celebration. We could not fault anything about our day if we are being very honest. Thank you for being a part of it. Kind regards, Becky & Stuart.”
“We booked Willow Ceilidh Band (as a three piece band and then disco with all the lights and gizmos) for our wedding in Buckinghamshire in October 2019 and they were fantastic. They were great at communicating in advance, and were really amenable when we made quite specific requests for our first dance, even down to adapting tempo and length for us. On the day, they arrived in plenty of time to set up...and then waited patiently as our wedding breakfast ran over by nearly an hour. They were really relaxed about adapting the planned sets to the time that was left and as soon as they started to play we were delighted with our choice of band - their sound was wonderful, and if you like Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham, etc., you will love their style. The caller was clear and our dance floor was full of dancers from all age groups for the entire ceilidh. After the ceilidh, Aidan took over as DJ and the disco lights went on, and he not only agreed to put his ears through our 1.5 hour list of ultimate cheesy hits of the 80s and 90s, but also kept the dance floor filled right up until midnight and didn't do any annoying talk-over as we've heard at some other parties! :) In short, we highly recommend them! All best, Hannah and Simon.”
FAQ About Buckinghamshire Ceilidh Bands
How much does a ceilidh band cost in Buckinghamshire?
Based on confirmed bookings through FixTheMusic, couples in Buckinghamshire typically spend between £800 and £1,970. The average confirmed booking is £1,670. The Kent Ceilidh Band played a wedding at Hedsor House for £800, while Ceilidh Twist played a 50th birthday at Nomadic Dinners in Gerrards Cross for £1,970. Lineup size is the biggest factor in price. Adding extra musicians typically costs around £300 per player.
Our venue has restrictions on suppliers. Can we still book a ceilidh band?
Most likely, yes. One couple booking The Kent Ceilidh Band at Hedsor House in Taplow noted that the venue "has strict rules on which supplier we can use for everything" but added that Hedsor "rarely if ever had ceilidhs so we can pretty much choose who we want, if they okay it." If your venue has a preferred supplier list, check whether ceilidh bands are covered by the restriction. Most venues are flexible on entertainment compared to catering or bar suppliers.
Can we have a mix of ceilidh and other types of dancing at our Buckinghamshire wedding?
Yes. One couple booking Ceilidh Twist for a joint 50th at Notley Tythe Barn in Long Crendon asked for "a mix of ceilidh and country/barn dancing" with Celtic and Texan roots, plus disco and cover numbers. Another couple at Stowe House in Buckingham booked Willow Ceilidh Band for "a traditional ceilidh band followed by cover songs for dancing." If you want a mix, look for ceilidh-and-covers bands rather than traditional-only ceilidh bands, and describe what you want in your enquiry.
What time should we schedule the ceilidh at our wedding?
Most Buckinghamshire couples schedule the ceilidh after the wedding breakfast. One couple at Hedsor House arranged a 75-minute ceilidh from approximately 7:30 to 8:45pm, straight after tea. Another at Notley Tythe Barn arranged two one-hour sets from 20:45 to 23:15 with a break, and gave the band a meal at 19:45 before they started. If you're adding a disco after the ceilidh, factor in the band's finish time so there's no gap.
Can we have a ceilidh outdoors at our Buckinghamshire venue?
Yes, provided there's cover from rain and sun, a safe power supply and a flat surface for dancing. One couple booked Ceilidh Twist for a 50th birthday at Nomadic Dinners in Gerrards Cross, which was held in a forest setting. The client said "having live music of this sort in a woodland worked really well." If your ceilidh is outdoors, mention it in your enquiry so the band can advise on equipment and weather contingencies.
Can we add a DJ or disco after the ceilidh?
Yes. Ceilidh Twist offers two options: a self-service "iPod disco" for £150, where you use their PA and lighting with your own playlist for up to two hours after the band finishes, or a full DJ service for £350, where they bring and mix all the music and take requests from guests. The client who booked Ceilidh Twist at Nomadic Dinners used the band's sound system to play their own playlist of dance music for the last part of the evening. Willow Ceilidh Band also offers a DJ and ceilidh package with a custom playlist created in advance.
What lineup should we choose for our ceilidh?
It depends on your guest count and whether you want covers. Paragon Ceilidh Band offered a couple at Danesfield House in Marlow four options: a trio with female vocal/caller, guitar and fiddle for £969, a four-piece adding bass for £1,268, a five-piece adding drums for £1,567, and a six-piece adding keyboards for £1,865. Willow Ceilidh Band offered the same couple a trio with two instruments and a caller for £1,435, or a quartet with three instruments and a caller for £1,675. A trio works well for smaller gatherings; a five-piece gives you a fuller sound for larger weddings.
Our venue requires the band to use their PA system. Is that a problem?
Some Buckinghamshire venues provide their own PA and require bands to use it. One couple enquiring about a ceilidh at Huntsmill Farm Weddings in Shalstone, near Buckingham, noted that the band "must use venues PA system." Most ceilidh bands can work with a venue's PA if it meets their requirements, but some prefer to bring their own. Mention this in your enquiry so bands can confirm before quoting. Bands that include their own PA typically factor it into the price, so using the venue's system may not reduce the cost.
How much space do we need for ceilidh dancing at a Buckinghamshire venue?
Ceilidh dancing needs more floor space than a typical disco. The band needs around 3m by 5m for setup, and you need a clear area for dancing where guests can move in circles and lines. Most Buckinghamshire wedding venues, like Notley Tythe Barn and Hedsor House, have rooms large enough, but you may need to ask the venue to stack tables and chairs to one side before the ceilidh starts. A minimum of 50 to 60 guests is recommended, with 25 to 30 on the floor at once.