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FixTheMusic has an amazing selection of young and modern ceilidh bands working across the UK's capital city, and we have links with some inspiring venues situated across London and the Home Counties.
Our website has received enquiries for bookings at Grace Belgravia Health Wellbeing Lifestyle Club, Battersea Art Centre and Muswell Hill Golf Club, to name a few, and are musicians have played at prestigious venues including The Ritz, Wolseley and Mandarin Oriental, as well as at beautiful venues outside of London such as Leez Priory in Essex and Allington Castle in Kent.
If you're struggling to find the right ceilidh band to hire for your wedding reception, birthday party or other private event in London, 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!
You can also see our curated list of the best ceilidh bands in London.
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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.
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Reviews from local events in Greater London
“Tl;dr BOOK CEILIDH TWIST! I cannot say enough good things about Ceilidh Twist. They were absolutely fantastic in both the planning and performance at our wedding. Great communication in advance. The performance was SO good. Most of our guests (there were a lot!) were not ceilidh experienced and Ali the caller did an amazing job getting them all joining in and properly flinging - having recently had lessons, it was astonishing how quickly she got novices following the steps. We had so much fun and I had so much positive feedback from the guests. We did 2 x called sets and 1 x covers, which was a brilliant mix and went down so so well. We had the most fun. Thank you SO much to all at Ceilidh Twist! We love you!”
“We hired The London Ceilidh band for an anniversary party that we wanted to ensure maximum participation. The communication from the first engagement was excellent which gave us real comfort that our needs were understood. On the night the band were great musically (although I'm no expert) ensuring some great up beat tunes to ensure everybody joined in. The calling was clear and well targeted ensuring novices could enjoy the dances. I would definitely recommend the band if you are looking for an evening of fun.”
Booked The London Ceilidh Band for a anniversary party in Belmont, Sutton, UK
“The Ceilidh Trio were awesome! Couldn’t recommend them highly enough. They came with such good energy and were perfect for our event of a joint 30th. We were after a traditional Scottish ceilidh and they were so accommodating of that. The tuition was perfect and made for a very smooth running dance. Coms were super easy and fast. We loved our night! Thank you guys!!”
“Karl and the Harvest Moon Ceilidh Band are simply fantastic! They did amazing job playing our wedding, managing to organise a sometimes unruly (tipsy!) crowd into several dances, mixing in traditional ceilidh songs with other more contemporary tunes made for a perfect blend and all the guests had an absolutely amazing time! I couldn't recommend them enough, thank you!”
Booked Harvest Moon Ceilidh Band for a wedding at Bingham Riverhouse, Richmond, UK
“The band communicated well with us prior to our 40th anniversary party, arrived punctually on the day smartly dressed in coordinated outfits. They were responsive to our requests for timings throughout the evening. The band were sensitive to the varied mobility levels of our guests, the calling was clear and the pace of the music and balance between the different instruments provided the perfect accompaniment to the dancing. One guest wrote afterwards saying it was fun to join in many of the well-known dances that the caller had chosen. She was efficient and effective, and everyone seemed to enjoy taking part - very few sat out the whole evening, and those that did enjoyed the music and watching the permutations on the floor! Thoroughly recommended!”
Booked The London Ceilidh Band for a anniversary party at Bernie Cameron Community Centre, London, UK
“We hired the band for our London wedding, where the majority of guests were English! We (and the beginners!) really appreciated the clarity of steps, and found the caller really engaging. We didn't get through as many dances as you might at a ceilidh in the north of Scotland, but that was to the benefit of the guests at our event! Worth noting also that we were really grateful for the gender neutrality of the instructions when it came to paired dancing - something we'd not heard before, but an important modernisation to be inclusive of all. Thank you, Willow Ceilidh Band!”
“We'd definitely recommend Ceilidh Trio, our friends and family really enjoyed themselves. Many times over I was asked how I discovered them and repeatedly told how great they were. Everything was 5*, good communication, prompt, professional, fun and so great at what they do. Our one regret is that the hours flew by and we could have happily indulged in another set.”
“David and his musicians were fabulous. Everything happened on time and they had barely started when everyone jumped up to dance. They read the crowd perfectly and no one wanted to tear themselves away!”
“The Kent Ceilidh Band played at our wedding reception recently and we couldn't have asked for better entertainment! The music was perfect and Heather's calling and instructions were impeccable. We and all of our guests - from young children to older relatives - loved it. Highest recommendation possible from us!”
“We were looking for ceilidh for my daughter's 21st birthday party as we have been to two Ceilidh parties and enjoyed the music and dancing immensely! It was very easy and seamless to book through Fixthemusic. Paragon Ceilidh Band was very good right from start to finish! The communication was excellent prior and during the event. Simon was there early setting up to ensure everything ran smoothly. Danica who was the singer and the caller did an extremely good job in keeping the music and dance interesting. Everyone appreciated her. Thank you Paragon for making the evening memorable!”
“We hired the London Ceilidh Band for our wedding at Pembroke Lodge in Richmond and we would have no hesitation recommending them for a future event. Simon was helpful and communicative in the run up to the event. The band played a great set with brilliant musicians and clear instructions - successfully managing a lot of enthusiastic first time ceilidh dancers! So many of our guests commented on how much fun they had for the ceilidh. We had a wonderful time and want to say a huge thanks to the band.”
Booked The London Ceilidh Band for a wedding at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond, UK
“Hired Ceilidh Trio for a ceilidh in South London a couple of weeks ago. They were fantastic. Being in a ceilidh band myself, the band were exactly what we were looking for and more than lived up to expectations! They played a good mix of well-known ceilidh dances and threw in a couple of songs as well to get the crowd going. Explained the dances well to a large group that had varying ceilidh experience and everyone had a great time. Would definitely hire again!”
Whether You Want a Traditional Ceilidh or Barn Dance, Our Bands Cover All Musical Styles
FixTheMusic is proud to present a talented range of London-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 the city's best music colleges, including the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London College of Music and the Academy of Contemporary Music, 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 London has to offer.
How Much Does a Ceilidh Band in London 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 operating across Greater London are notified first to minimise travel costs, so you can be sure you’re getting the best price. We are fast gaining a reputation for hosting some of the best ceilidh bands London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex have to offer.
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 London is £956, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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