Birthday party Ceilidh Bands for hire in Winchester
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"Rufus Return performed at our wedding and were amazing. All communication leading up to the event was fantastic and they arrived and set up in good time. The ceilidh itself was huge fun and they got everyone involved. On top of that, we had a medical emergency (unrelated to the ceilidh but while it was going on) and the band were brilliant. They kept the first set going longer than planned to keep everyone in the main hall and were very flexible and understanding on what happened next. It made a stressful situation less so by being one less thing to worry about! All in all, I would highly recommend Rufus Return. "
Matt hired Rufus Return for a Wedding (available in Winchester)
"Bow and Box were OUTSTANDING! We hired the for a 30th birthday party where we did a cowboy related hoedown and they absolutely SMASHED IT! They were so much fun, went with the flow of my crazy friends and were so so upbeat and talented! Can highly highly recommend them to ANYONG wanting a Ceilidh band...OUTSTANDING!"
Emily hired Bow & Box for a Private event (available in Winchester)
"They were absolutely amazing, the whole wedding loved getting on the dancefloor and complimented the band to us. They were very accommodating when we were running a little late as well. Overall absolutely amazing thank you. "
Georgina hired Monkey See Monkey Do for a Wedding (available in Winchester)
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What kind of ceilidh bands are there?
There are basically two types of ceilidh band: traditional instrumental bands, and ceilidh cover bands. A traditional ceilidh band will perform Scottish folk tunes without a singer. Importantly, a traditional band will include a caller: they'll announce the dances, shout instructions to beginners, and get everyone involved in the revelry! In contrast, a ceilidh cover band will mix the folk tunes with modern pop covers. They'll have a singer, and provide a wide range of music for all to enjoy: young and old.
Which parts of an event or wedding will the ceilidh band play at?
In the spirit of leaving the best until last, the ceilidh band will usually wrap up celebrations, providing an exciting musical finale for your special day. The band caller will ensure you and your guests know the moves for each dance, giving everyone the opportunity to get involved. Plus, if you haven't had the chance to say hello to everyone during the course of the day, you might just find yourself dancing with them before it's over! Ceilidh dances can be pretty tiring, so having it at the end of the day is a smart choice - your guests will certainly thank you for it!
Will I need to provide the ceilidh band with any equipment?
Professional ceilidh bands come fully kitted-out with all the equipment needed to get the dancing underway, including amplification and a mixing desk. If your wedding venue is regularly used for live music, they will likely have a dedicated in-house PA sound system - in this case, the band may not need to bring their own amplification.
How much space will I need for ceilidh dancing?
The more space, the better! Ceilidh dancing takes up a lot more room on the dance floor than your typical disco. Other than that: make sure table are removed (encourages dancing!), seats are available to the side, and there are no obstacles near the dance floor. Broken bones ain't craic.
Do traditional ceilidh bands take requests?
Not usually. Unless you have a specific Scottish or Irish tune in mind, the band will normally play a pre-planned set, designed to perfection and gleaned from years of experience. If you have a special song in mind, make sure you tell the band well in advance. It might just get added to their repertoire!
How do you pronounce 'ceilidh'?
'Kay-lee'
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