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The Finest Ceilidh Bands Glasgow Has of Offer for Your Wedding or Event
FixTheMusic has an amazing selection of ceilidh bands working in and around Glasgow, and we have links with some beautiful venues situated across the Lowlands of Scotland.
Our musicians have played at numerous local hotels, pubs and village halls, as well more as prestigious venues like Glasgow's Concert Halls.
If you're struggling to find the right ceilidh band to hire for your wedding reception, birthday party or other private event in Glasgow, submit an enquiry form and FixTheMusic will put you in contact with some amazing acts.
Whether you’re sorting music for your wedding, 18th, 30th, 40th, 50th or 80th birthday party, or you’re hosting an office or corporate party, book the perfect local ceilidh band to celebrate the occasion and get all your guests dancing!
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At FixTheMusic, we list top-quality ceilidh bands that have been selected by invitation only.
When you submit an enquiry, you'll receive quotes directly from available bands so you can compare them by watching their videos, reading their reviews and by asking them any questions you might have via our secure messaging system.
To get quotes from similar bands, submit an enquiry and receive bespoke offers for your event within hours.
FixTheMusic is free to use – we're a secure platform for connecting with and booking outstanding musicians worldwide 🌎
Whether You Want a Traditional Ceilidh or Barn Dance, Our Bands Cover All Musical Styles
FixTheMusic is proud to present a talented range of Glasgow-based ceilidh bands who work in a number of musical styles. We have acoustic lineups who play authentic instruments like the fiddle, flute, tin whistle, accordion, hammered dulcimer and bodhrán drum, and who specialise in traditional Gaelic music such as jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, slip-jigs, strathspeys and waltzes from both Scotland and Ireland.
We also have a hand-picked selection of modern ceilidh bands for hire who add drums, electric guitar, electric violin and vocals to the mix, and are able to perform contemporary pop covers in the ceilidh style, as well as related hybrid forms such as English folk music, folk rock, Irish rock and traditional Americana and country music.
Old-time American barn dances are proving increasingly popular with FixTheMusic’s clients, and very much suit the rise of rustic and natural wedding receptions. Alongside barn dancing and country music, our ceilidh bands also cater to line dancing, northeastern rants and other folk-related dance forms such as the Irish stepdance and set dancing.
Many of our musicians graduated from Scottish universities and music colleges, including the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) and the University of Glasgow, and have extensive gigging experience at nearby venues, as well as across the rest of the UK. Click below for audio and video clips of some of the most talented ceilidh bands Glasgow has to offer.
How Much Does a Ceilidh Band in Glasgow Cost to Hire?
Prices vary according to the size of the band, how many sets they play and how far they have to travel to get to your event. Our system ensures that great ceilidh bands based in Glasgow and the West Central Lowlands are notified first to minimise travel costs, so you can be sure you’re getting the best price.
Ceilidh bands on FixTheMusic generally start at £650, which is what you would pay to book a three-piece lineup to perform 2 x 45-minute sets or similar. The average price for hiring a ceilidh band in the Glasgow area is £846, which includes a caller who is able to teach your guests the dance steps and lead them through each dance. It is especially important to book the right ceilidh caller as this sets the tone for your evening's entertainment.
To get an accurate quote, it’s best to talk to the band themselves. Make an enquiry to be put in direct contact with our best local musicians, and you’ll be able to discuss details such as dress code (several of our bands perform in kilts and other traditional Highland dress), your favourite songs, PA hire, lighting and parking. FixTheMusic’s musicians are always willing to negotiate, particularly if you can help provide them with equipment and catering, and they actively want to make your event a success and get your guests dancing.
Our musicians have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment, so make an enquiry today and you'll be amazed at how simple and effective FixTheMusic is.
Reviews from local events in Glasgow City
“Hup were absolutely fantastic - cannot thank them enough for the great tunes and atmosphere. 1000% recommend!”
“Great band - everyone really enjoyed themselves! Also they were really helpful with the calling since many people had never been to a ceilidh.”
“Thank you so much for making our day unforgettable. You are all so talented and really made our day so special! Xx”
“We hired Circassian as the ceilidh band for our wedding and they did not disappoint! Talented musicians and brilliant at calling dances and explaining which moves were required. They also provided good intervals between dances to give us a quick rest. No negatives and would thoroughly recommend!”
Booked Circassian Ceilidh Band for a wedding at Partick Trinity Church of Scotland, Glasgow
“I booked Hup for my 50th Birthday, couldn't have asked for a better band, so entertaining, had us all on the floor the whole night!”
“The band were exactly what we were looking for. Robbie was really helpful when deciding songs and meeting in advance at the venue to check it out and have a chat. We had them play our welcome drinks, walking down the aisle, exit song and canapés. The music was perfect - we wanted a mix of modern and Celtic tunes and the team surpassed that expectation!”
“What a night, we got a whole lot more than a covers band for our anniversary do, the Ceilidh dancing was brilliant. Matt was excellent at talking us through the dances, top quality band!”
“Matthew and Julia from The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band came to play my 30th birthday in Glasgow at the weekend. They were absolutely fantastic. The setup was easy, communication before the event was good, music and dances were excellent. We had a couple of dances that I hadn't seen before which is always good to keep things fresh! We sent them a playlist the day before so we had music for the breaks which they played through their sound system. The had their own sound systen and lights which really added to the atmosphere as well. All in all very happy with the event and would definitely recommend Matthew and the band to anyone who's looking to arrange a ceilidh. Cheers!”
Booked The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band for a 30th birthday party at Bellahouston Bowling Club, Glasgow
“The band were incredible, all our guests were so impressed and the mash-up of traditional ceilidh music with rock was perfect; it took everyone by surprise but we all loved it. We were all really happy with our ceilidh and the DJ at the end was a great balance for the night. Huge thank you to Simon for organising, and to Gareth for taking care of the reception music for us. Definitely recommend for an event!”
Booked The Glasgow Ceilidh Band for a wedding at Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox, Glasgow
“The Circassian Ceilidh Band performed at our wedding on the 5th of October and they were simply fantastic, delivering a mix of contemporary hits and traditional classics. We booked the band for the day and evening with a duo performing during our cocktail hour which was excellent, they really did create a wonderful ambience and many of our guests really enjoyed it. The Band also performed during the evening, delivering a Ceilidh which for many of the guests was new, they patiently took us all through the steps and everybody really responded to it. Finally the band delivered a bespoke DJ set, including a Wedding Rave and again it was pitch perfect. My wife and I could not be happier with how it went and how the band performed. We both highly recommend them for any event and want to thank them so much for the hard work and marvellous music throughout, it really was very special. Thank you very much. Danielle & Vangeli.”
Booked Circassian Ceilidh Band for a wedding at The Engine Works, Glasgow
“Circassian Ceilidh Band played at our wedding party in September 2024. We had a ceilidh set (with a few covers), followed by a DJ set. The band were excellent, and we would recommend them to anyone. Throughout the booking process they were always responsive and happy to discuss the specifics of our event. On the day the logistics worked really well, and they were flexible in adapting things when timescales overran a bit. Their musicianship is fantastic, and their sets were really tight and well-worked. The sound mix and volume were perfect, and the caller kept everyone (including a sizeable foreign contingent) involved during the ceilidh. The DJ set was great too, the dancefloor was packed all night. Thanks to the guys for making it a night to remember! Malcolm and Fran.”
Booked Circassian Ceilidh Band for a wedding at Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow
“Hi Simon, Thanks again for your performance on Friday! Having talked to people over the past couple of days it is clear that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening and thought your band were great and judged the level just right. I look forward to hearing you again and have already had a couple of people asking for your details.”
Booked The Glasgow Ceilidh Band for a event at Craigholme School, Glasgow
About FixTheMusic
FixTheMusic is a secure platform for hiring amazing professional wedding bands and musicians anywhere in the world. And it's completely free to use.
Founded in 2015 by two brothers who share a passion for great live music, FixTheMusic is a new way to find and book hand-picked bands for weddings, private parties, corporate events and charity events.
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As professional musicians, we realised how difficult it can be for event planners to find and book musicians for their event. So we decided to make it easy.
With FixTheMusic, all you need to do is tell us what you’re looking for and our system does the heavy lifting to get you offers from our carefully curated selection of amazing musicians.
We make it simple and secure for you to connect directly with the best musicians across the globe so you can book live music for any event within minutes.
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FixTheMusic is proud to have provided live music for numerous charity fundraising events, including for London's Air Ambulance, WWF UK, The Zoological Society of London, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, The Royal British Legion, Shelter, The Genesis Research Trust and The Pituitary Foundation.
Local professional musicians and function bands throughout the world
Beyond the UK, FixTheMusic has helped clients find amazing local musicians and book UK-based bands for destination weddings and events as far afield as Cyprus, France, Malta, Monaco, Ibiza, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Poland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Guinea, India, Israel, the Dominican Republic, Singapore and China.
We are the world's leading specialists in providing outstanding bands for weddings in France, Italy, Greece (and the Greek islands, especially Santorini), Spain, Portugal and Croatia.
We have ambitious plans to grow internationally over the coming years — we want FixTheMusic to be the first port of call for discovering and booking outstanding local musicians throughout the world.
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As well as offering only a carefully curated selection of hand-picked bands and musicians, we strive to provide world-class customer service so you can book with complete confidence. See what our clients say in our verified reviews.
FixTheMusic was a finalist in the Parmee Prize for Entrepreneurs at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
We have been an official supplier with Rock My Wedding. They choose only the very best wedding suppliers and we're proud that they invited us to join their hand-picked selection of outstanding suppliers.
We have become the first port-of-call for British couples looking to hire the finest wedding bands UK has to offer.
Having provided the live music entertainment for thousands of weddings and events worldwide, we were often asked by clients if we provided other entertainers aside from bands.
We now offer a full range of entertainment options for weddings and corporate events, from fire dancers and magicians to acrobats and stilt walkers, including other professionals such as wedding photographers.
To minimise our carbon footprint, for every 10 bookings on FixTheMusic, we provide funds to Trees for Cities for one tree to be planted. Trees for Cities is a UK charity which aims to plant urban trees and create greener cities 🏙️ 🌳
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