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Hi, I'm The Brogues Ceilidh Band 👋
Experienced
Professional
Friendly & fun
We love to ceilidh, and we'd love to help you wth yours. Dance calling included, optional DJ service, live first dance song, ceremony and/or drinks reception background music, covers set...
The Brogues Ceilidh Band Pricing & Costs
£595 - £5,000
2-piece (fiddle & piano), 3-piece (fiddle, piano & drums) or 4-piece band (fiddle, piano, guitar & drums)
Different line-ups subject to availability
All quotes include:
- PAT-tested sound equipment & lighting
- Transport (fuel at 56p per mile)
- Accommodation (if 2hr+ drive)
- Optional DJ disco section at no extra cost - requests in advance or on the night
- Experienced "caller" to guide ceilidh dancing
- All until 12am midnight or earlier.
Extra charge for early setup (e.g. before dinner) or finishing after 12am midnight.
Typical set
From
£595
Evening party!
Ceilidh dancing, calling, optional DJ, maybe covers.
£595: 2-piece band (fiddle & piano, male & female vocals)
£710: 3-piece (plus drums)
Covers set +£225
What's included
Spotify DJ disco set to finish your evening - requests in advance or on the night!
Setting up & down, and any necessary changes between venues/rooms within venues throughout the day, and 2x 30-minute breaks; one during afternoon reception, one during evening
Travel & accommodation NOT included - this will be added onto package price and included in your final quote, depending on your venue
2-piece (fiddle & piano with male & female vocals), 3-piece (plus drums) or 4-piece (plus guitar) evening band - different line-ups subject to availability
Evening entertainment - ceilidh band with experienced "caller" to guide the dancing
Covers set £100 extra for 2-piece, £225 extra for 3-piece, not always available for 4-piece but do always ask just in case!
Extra charge of £150 per hour for early setup (e.g. before dinner) or finishing after 12am midnight. However, e.g. if you wanted a 12.30am finish, we'd only charge you £75.
Dinner & evening party
From
£895
£895: background music during dinner, 2-piece band (fiddle & piano/guitar with male & female vocals)
+ evening duo
£1095: + evening trio
Covers set: £110 extra 2-piece
£225 extra 3-piece
Drinks, dinner & party
From
£1,095
Background music + party
£1095: Daytime 2-piece band (fiddle & piano/guitar with male & female vocals)
+ evening duo
£1295:+evening trio
Covers set: £110 extra 2-piece
£225 extra 3-piece
All day
From
£1,490
From ceremony to party!
£1490: Daytime 2-piece band (fiddle & piano/guitar with male & female vocals) + evening duo
£1695: + evening trio
Covers set: +£110 duo / +£225 trio
The Brogues Ceilidh Band Details
Disco Lighting
PA System
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Sound Equipment
Take Requests
Noise Limiter Experience
Learn New Songs
Type of Performer(s) or Business
Disco
DJ
Function Band
Solo Musician
Solo Singer
Ensemble / Group
Ceilidh Band
Primary Instrument(s)
Complete Band
Male Vocals
Female Vocals
Piano
Guitar
Drums
Other Instruments
Style of Music
Ceilidh Irish / Traditional
Reception Music
Acoustic
Drinks / Cocktails Music
Ceremony Music
The Brogues Ceilidh Band Full Description
The Brogues love to ceilidh - they’ve been doing it for years, and they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. And they’d love to help you with your next one. With a history of organising dances and concerts for visitors on the Isle of Skye (home for two of them), they’ve since moved further afield, and have been involved in leading events across the UK and beyond.
Active in writing their own tunes, the band’s sound is grounded in Scottish traditional folk music, with a modern feel. They’re a versatile bunch, though, adept at throwing in the odd fun quirk every now and then, and they’ll happily sing you a song or two (English or Gaelic) - just ask!
In days gone by, almost every township or village in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland would have had a ‘ceilidh house’ - a place where people felt welcome, and found good company. It was here that folk shared the gift of entertaining each other in song, dance and story. It’s a custom that’s made Scotland famous throughout the world, and it’s this kind of atmosphere that the Brogues seek to create wherever they go.
So whatever your event - big or small - get in touch and we’ll see what we can do. It would be our joy to help.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Grace Murray
Hi there, fàilte! Thanks for showing interest in our ceilidh band - we'd love to help you out if we can. We've played over 100 weddings, so just let us know who you are and what you're looking for, and we'll go from there!
Grace - The Brogues Ceilidh Band
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
The Brogues Ceilidh Band Location & Contact Details
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
What is your most memorable wedding?
We played a wedding at Bob Dylan's private mansion in the Scottish Highlands, which was pretty amazing! Another that comes to mind is a Halloween-themed wedding at the end of October one year - it was extra! The drinks coolers were coffins filled with ice, the balloons were coloured like eyeballs, there was a skeleton being passed around the dancefloor and signs all over saying "til death do us part"... wild.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Fun, professional, exciting, bilingual, lively!
What about your business are you most proud of?
We love what we do. We've played 100+ weddings (plus birthday parties, anniversaries, balls, fundraisers, New Year's Eves/St Patrick's Days/Christmas parties) so we've got a lot of experience, but we also just love playing together and always have fun. We also get to travel all over the world for work, which is amazing!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't panic! Ask for help from everyone. You've probably never organised a party this big before, nor are you likely to again - no one knows what they're doing the first time they plan a wedding, so just breathe.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
There are so many! We've seen brides' dresses handmade by talented friends, Lord Of The Rings-inspired cursive writing throughout a venue, dogs being allowed as guests, multi-lingual disco playlists, child-friendly glow sticks in lieu of sparklers, golden hour photos... Weddings are beautiful occasions.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Every couple is unique, so we get to know each new wedding differently. A couple will get in touch with their date & venue, and if we're available we'll provide a quote, outlining everything included in that price. We lay out a few different options like live first dance, DJ, covers set, early setup/late finish, ceremony and/or drinks reception music as well as any additional costs for these choices. We ask for our couples' budgets straight away, to give us the best chance of providing the best entertainment for their financial boundaries. All our quotes are individual; we include travel expenses and our musicians' fees change depending on the length & style of music requested. We offer a 2/3/4-piece band, but we can't always guarantee every line-up will be available for every date. For lower budget or smaller weddings, couples sometimes opt for the duo setup to lower costs, but we make sure to offer everything available to everyone!
What makes a romantic first dance?
Something that you've chosen together, that speaks to your relationship and gives you a chance to have a beautiful moment together with no interruptions. We can help you choose a song if you feel overwhelmed - we're like walking musical encyclopaedias, so we love providing this service for our couples.
What is your number one floor-filler?
Orcadian Strip The Willow - it's the easiest ceilidh dance there is, with loads of energy so we always finish with this one. You get to dance with everyone but the steps are nice and simple!
Which band from the past would you most like to have been part of?
Grace (piano, vocals, calling & admin) - The Chicks. Or Aretha Franklin's backing singers - wow.
Al (fiddle & vocals) - Fleetwood Mac.
Donal (drums, sound & calling) - Frank Zappa, and Slayer.
What is the soundtrack to your life?
We listen to EVERYTHING, the most eclectic taste in music for a ceilidh band! Folk, country, classical, pop, Gàidhlig, rock, indie, soul, power metal... There's always music happening somewhere in the house!
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