The Burdock Ceilidh Band

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Our band specialises in social dancing that is inclusive and fun for all your wedding guests to join in.
The Burdock Ceilidh Band Pricing & Costs

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Prices Start at
£700
The Burdock Ceilidh Band Details

PA System
Noise Limiter Experience
Pre-Wedding Consultation

Type of Performer(s) or Business

Other Type of Performer

Primary Instrument(s)

Complete Band

Style of Music

Ceilidh Irish / Traditional
The Burdock Ceilidh Band Full Description
We are a semi-acoustic Celtic band playing folk music supporting social dances from across the planet. Ceilidh is our speciality, which means we aim to get everybody involved, up and dancing, if possible. It works perfectly for weddings, and ensures mingling of guests like no other entertainment does. There's nothing too challenging in the dancing - we're more interested in seeing people having fun together. Our expert caller will walk through each dance to ensure that guests have some inkling of what to do, but we don't expect people to get it perfect - it's the taking part that matters!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Dan Longley
Thanks for looking at our page, and congrats! We now recommend that you check the Burdock Band touring schedule on our website to see if your day is available, or just give us a call asap. Best regards Dan

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2007
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Reviews
(32)
Sally
Happy couple married in March
March 2020
Fantastic band

We would all like to thank you for the amazing music and entertainment you gave us on the 7th March. We all had an amazing time, the music was absolutely fantastic and the way you kept everyone on the dance floor having a wonderful time. The beautiful Blessing dance at the end was one of the most lovely things I’ve seen done at a wedding and our guests are still talking about it. Thank you again

Kathryn Thompson
Happy couple married in December
December 2019
These guys were an absolute hit and made our evening!

Since our wedding we have had no shortage of people commenting on just how fantastic Dan and the Burdock Band were at our wedding reception. They literally got EVERYONE up and having fun - including several uncles that we never thought we would see dancing in a million years! They without a doubt were one of the best decisions we made for our special day. Well worth the money, hugely professional, excellent quality and really friendly. Thank you guys!

Carrie and Joe
Happy couple married in November
December 2019
Great evening, even better music :)

Fantastic band for a wedding. We booked them recently for a November 2019 wedding and everyone commented on how much fun they had. The band sounded great, were really enthusiastic and very easy to get on with. They even went as far as to prepare a dance based on a song from the Lord of the Rings on request. Highly recommend for a really enjoyable evening of music and dancing :)

Nat & Torrin
Happy couple married in July
October 2019
Perfect Wedding Band!

The Band played our wedding earlier in the year, and we could not be happier! Dan is an excellent caller, and gets everyone up on the dance floor. Our friends and family all loved it, even though this was a first ceilidh for many! We really couldn't recommend the Burdock Band enough!

Hannah & Tim
Happy couple married in August
October 2019
Everything we wanted

This band and ceilidh was absolutely brilliant. All of our guests said how much they enjoyed the dancing. The caller was absolutely brilliant, loud, funny and direct and didn’t ever get frustrated. We had ours outside on a perfect day and the burdock band made our day 🤩

Ben & Bella
Happy couple married in July
September 2019
Great ceilidh band

We had The Burdock Ceilidh Band play at our wedding in July and they did a fantastic job. Dan was brilliaant at getting everyone up and dancing and communication with the band was excellent from the initial booking process. Highly recommend this professional band.

Tom Rochester
Happy couple married in June
July 2019
Did an amazing job at our wedding!

The Burdock Band played at our wedding in June and we had an amazing time! Dan and the Band were very flexible with timings and communication was good before the big day - no previous knowledge of ceilidh required, but they will ask you questions about the venue so they know what to expect. They set up after the wedding breakfast without a fuss in what was admittedly a smaller room than they may have normally been used to, but it all worked out fine. We had two sets of 45-60mins, with a gap in the middle for evening food. We were led through a variety of dances, some in circles, some in lines, some in groups, others with your partner - Dan does all the calling and walks you through it beforehand so you know all the moves before the band starts playing so its very easy, then you just go for it! All I'd say is make sure you have a drink ready as some of them can get quite energetic! Would highly recommend!

Rebecca and Simon
Happy couple married in May
June 2019
Great wedding band - highly recommend

This is easily the best ceilidh band I have ever had the pleasure to dance too - they got everyone up and dancing and we laughed so hard our ribs hurt. Many of our guests had never done a ceilidh before but all agreed it was great fun. Highly recommend!

Amy Richardson
Happy couple married in April
January 2019
Icing on the cake

We threw The Burdock Ceilidh Band our fair share of challenges in the run up the wedding - namely concerning timings and space - but they took it all in their stride; handling it professionally and promptly. On the day, we hardly noticed the band arriving and setting up - they knew exactly what needed to be done. We had the band play an hour of instrumental music - without a caller - immediately after the meal, which worked really well; before moving into an hour of dancing with the caller. The caller did an excellent job of getting all our guests up and dancing; with all our photos proving just how much fun everyone had. Can't recommend this band enough! Amy & James

Sarah & Ben
Happy couple married in January
January 2019
Brilliant wedding Reception

We had a barn wedding in early January and booked the Burdock Band as we’d heard good things about them. I knew how much fun a ceilidh could be at a wedding, and we were not disappointed! We booked the 4 piece band, who from start to finish were professional, talented, and great fun. They managed to get everybody up and dancing, even those who thought that they might be a bit too cool for ceilidh dancing! The wedding dance was a particular highlight, although it took a while to recover! I would 100% recommend The Burdock Band to anybody who is considering a barn/dance ceilidh.

The Burdock Ceilidh Band Location & Contact Details
Address
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

Oh, so many! For me, the best weddings are when we manage to get every single one of your guests up to dance together and there's not a person left out.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Fun, inclusive, gender fluid, emotional, laughter

What about your business are you most proud of?

The fact that all ages, all guests can get something out of our entertainment.

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

For the riotous dancing, trad dresses are a challenge - consider a costume change for the ceilidh!

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

We like it when a couple have made the venue their own, with little touches.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Once you've submitted the online booking form, we'll confirm everything with you by email. Then, we contact you around 14 days before your event to finalise timings and other details. On the actual day, our caller will make themselves known to you (or your representative) and check all is going to plan - we can be reasonably flexible on the night.

What makes a romantic first dance?

Just a smooch is all it takes unless you're accomplished dancers. Lovely to have your relatives and friends join you eventually. Nice twist: we gradually reduce the dancers to leave just the elders on the dance floor.

What is your number one floor-filler?

Our awesome wedding dance
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