Licence To Ceilidh

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London Ceilidh Band Licence to Ceilidh are a young, energetic, professional ceilidh and covers band, specialising in Wedding entertainment. As seen on TV!
Licence To Ceilidh Pricing & Costs
£1,600 - £2,500
Prices dependant on location, day of the week and time of year. Big discounts for non Saturdays!
Typical set
From
£1,600
5-piece Ceilidh band: Caller Fiddle Guitar Bass Drums
What's included
2x 45-60mins ceilidh
Full PA & LED Lighting
Use of sound system for first dance and during break midway
Licence To Ceilidh Details

PA System
Noise Limiter Experience
Sound Equipment
Disco Lighting

Type of Performer(s) or Business

Function Band

Primary Instrument(s)

Complete Band

Style of Music

Other Style of Music
Ceilidh Irish / Traditional
Licence To Ceilidh Full Description
Licence to Ceilidh's unique combination of traditional tunes & ceilidh dances with a modern, funky rhythm appeals to everyone and their accomplished, professional musicians provide the right level of sophistication and high energy entertainment to any event. Their 16 years experience in providing quality music and expert Calling is what gets them asked back for repeat bookings with prestigious clients such as Sting, BBC, London Scottish & Apple… and what’s made them renowned as the top London Ceilidh band! They specialise in Scottish Ceilidh including favourite dances like the Gay Gordons and Strip the Willow, but can perform dances and music from all over England, Ireland and Scotland. Line-up: standard 5-piece ceilidh band: Caller, Fiddle, Chords, Bass & Drums combines the dynamic fiddle styles of a traditional ceilidh band with the modern, funky rhythm section of a function band. But they often play as a larger band with additional Fiddle / Accordion / Flute. Covers: in additional to being the best Ceilidh Band around L2C can now also finish off the night with a set of upbeat celtic style cover songs, from Uptown Funk and Wake Me Up to Superstition and 500miles! (function set is a 6-piece band with extra fiddle!) TV Appearances: BBC1 “This Week” : BBC 2 “Great British Menu” : E4 “Made in Chelsea” : ITV “TOWIE – The Only Way Is Essex” : Channel 4 “Gok Wan's Fashion Fix” : BBC Scotland Regional News Past Clients Include: Amnesty International : Apple : Save the Children : Orange : Vodafone : Soil Association : RAF : National Geographic Society : London Scottish : Pampered Chef : NHS : Herbert Smith LLP (8 years) : Brunel University (5 years) : Mencap and many more... Celebrities including: Sting (twice) : Charley Boorman (twice!) : David Mitchell : Trevor Nunn : Gareth Malone : David Yates : Chase & Status : Toby Jones & more… Recommended/Trusted suppliers for over 30 top UK venues! Winners of 2014 Wedding Industry Awards: best live act!

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Ali Barnes
Congratulations on your upcoming Wedding! We pride ourselves on providing the very best Ceilidh and evening entertainment around and would love to help make your day extra special!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2000
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6
Reviews
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August Robert
Wedding: July
March 2025
they had everyone up dancing and having a ball

The most fantastic Ceilidh at my sons wedding in the southern French Alps. Despite only 20% of English speakers they had everyone up dancing and having a ball. Our guests couldn't stop enthusing about the Scottish dances and the band. The very authentic beautifully presented caller made learning the dances so easy for everyone,

Eve & Phil
Happy couple married in October
March 2025
OMG this was one of the best parts of our wedding

OMG this was one of the best parts of our wedding! Licence to Ceilidh band did a fantastic job at entertaining us and our guests, the music was gorgeous and the caller was incredible! We had people comment on how good she was and how flawless she made it for us - most of our guests were brand new to ceilidh and were able to relax and follow and have lots of fun thanks to the quality of the caller! We can't recommend them enough!

Licence To Ceilidh Location & Contact Details
Address
20 Whitehall Road, London, Greater London, E4 6DH, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

Last summer we played at a fantastic wedding in Portugal, it was great to have a band trip away but it was also a really fun wedding! We found out the next morning that the bride and her family knew and grew up just around the corner from one of our band members which made it all the more special!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Young, Energetic, Professional, Funky, Tartan

What about your business are you most proud of?

Having built it up from humble beginnings into the busiest ceilidh band around and winning the 2014 Wedding Industry Awards 'Best Live Act in London & the South East'!

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Almost 100% of brides say they wished they had spent more of their budget on their entertainment! It's the focal point of your whole evening reception and is one of the main things your guests will remember from years to come - how good the band was and how good the party was!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

We love it when a couple uses photos of themselves as part of the decorations, it's a great personal touch and for a band who don't know the couple personally it really helps us to get an idea of what the couple are like and gives us an insight into their lives!

What makes a romantic first dance?

We believe that some of the most romantic first dances are the simple ones. You don't have to do anything fancy, a simple slow dance can sometimes be more powerful than anything too complex. Then you can really show your guests how you feel about each other instead of being distracted by remembering a routine!

What is your number one floor-filler?

As a traditional Scottish Ceilidh Band i'd have to say 'Strip the Willow' - we usually finish off the night with this dance before an Auld Lang Syne and it's sure to get everyone on their feet for a last knees up!

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