Licence To Ceilidh

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!