What band options do you offer?
We usually perform as a trio or a quartet. The quartet is three instruments (fiddle, guitar, accordion) and caller and the trio is one less instrument but also with caller. Our caller doesn’t usually play an instrument so they can fully host the ceilidh but depending on the group, it’s sometimes possible. We regularly provide a ceilidh and disco package and bagpiper and jazz / classical duo or soloist for earlier. We also offer a budget friendly ceilidh duo of guitarist caller and fiddle or accordion or just a solo caller with backing. We can also, on request, perform with a bodhrán player, percussionist, flute, whistle or bass player. What band options do you offer?
What’s the difference between the trio and quartet?
The quartet is fiddle, guitar, accordion and caller and the trio is either fiddle, guitar and caller or fiddle, accordion and caller. The quartet has a fuller sound with the extra musician though it’s a fairly subtle difference between the two and we perform with both lineups for events of all sizes.
What's the difference between the trio and quartet?
What type of music do you play?
Stomping folk music for dancing! We often provide solely Scottish ceilidhs or Irish ceilidhs. You can choose to focus on one tradition or a combination if preferred.What type of music do you play?
Are your ceilidhs suitable for beginners?
Yes! The majority of events we perform at have a significant number of guests that are completely new to ceilidh dancing. However there’s often a mix of abilities present & we tailor each ceilidh to suit the dancing level of the guests, starting with very easy dances and progressing through as required.
Are your ceilidhs suitable for beginners?
How much does it cost?
How much we charge varies depending on the date, location and timings but as a guide, from £750 for a trio including PA system and caller and £950 for a quartet, £350 for a solo caller with backing tracks. Contact us for a full quote. How much does it cost?
Do you do ceilidhs for children?
Yes! We are experienced in leading kids’ ceilidhs and have a special set of simple fun dances, ceilidh games with prizes & actions songs just for the little ones. More info here. Do you do ceilidhs for children?
Can we come and watch you perform?
Yes – you’re welcome to come to one of our public events – contact us for details / discounted tickets.
Can we come and watch you perform?
Where do you perform?
We’re based in London and Bristol but perform all over the UK at weddings, ceilidhs & barndances. Mainly in London, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Hertfordshire Somerset, Gloucester, Sussex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire and Berkshire. We also perform regularly in Ireland, France, Italy, Spain and have taken the Ceilidh Tree magic to Poland and even Panama!
Where do you perform?
Do you have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment?
Yes we do! All our equipment is PAT tested and we have full Public Liability Insurance. All documentation available on request.
Do you have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment?
Our venue has a noise limiter – is that OK?
We are very used to performing with limiters. Generally we’ll do all we can to work with your venue in advance and on the night to keep them happy!
Our venue has a noise limiter - is that OK?
How long do you perform for and how do we structure our event to make the most of the dancing?
Our standard price is based on 2 x 45 minute sets or 2 x 1 hour sets of dancing with a 30 min break in between, up to 11pm for evening events, though later on request. Send us your event details & we’ll suggest the best timings. Our tried and tested formula for longer events is ceilidh between 8pm – 10pm and disco from 10pm – midnight.
How long do you perform for and how do we structure our event to make the most of the dancing?
We would like to find out more – how do we go about this?
Contact us via the enquiry form or contact us here and we can discuss in detail. We would like to find out more - how do we go about this?
