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Kate McLaughlin6 January 2025 We booked for our Christmas work do! Was so fun, would definitely recommend, the guys were lovely, great and what they do and clearly love it. 10/10 would book again! Jonathan Greaves17 December 2024 Absolutely Amazing! Norman and the whole band really helped make our Wedding Day so memorable from first meeting to dancefloor. With many of our guests not being Scottish they perfectly accommodated with a caller and got everyone up dancing. We've had so many compliments about how fun it was. The DJ option also helped break it up with other styles for our guests. If we could do it all again, we would definitely choose them again. Dave Rees8 December 2024 We booked the Ceilidh Experience for our wedding along with their DJ. The band were spectacular, explained dances throughly and have a fantastic set! We would happily recommend them to anyone who wants a top class band. Gabrielle Plasman28 August 2024 I've worked as a wedding planner with Ceilidh Experience a few times and it has always been a lovely experience for the couple and guests! Everybody love their own original ceilidh style, you can be sure you're in safe hands with them! Leigh Chapman5 July 2024 The Ceilidh Experience brought so much joy, laughter and fun to our recent wedding. From the get go, booking was made very easy with Norman. He catered to all our requests and nothing was a problem! On the day, we had many Australian family and friends attend our Scottish wedding and they have not stopped talking about how much fun they had. They all got up and each dance was called so that they could easily understand and join in. We could tell that the band were having just as much fun as us and they interacted with all our guests. I don’t think I left the dance floor the entire night! We would 100% recommend the Ceilidh Experience for any event! G Packard Barry2 July 2024 The Ceilidh Experience were the higlight of our party! Everyone loved the alternative edge to the traditional music, the callings were clear and the energy was electric. Choosing our 'DJ' music for the breaks and after the band finished was very easy and helped extend the energy to the early hours. A wonderful experience from start to end. Laura Wedlake24 June 2024 Ceilidh Experience are a fantastic band! Their rock edge, enthusiasm and constant energy kept our wedding party dancing and smiling all night. Everyone had the best time, the calling was clear, and Ceilidh Experience gave a great performance. I highly recommend. Nick Riddell28 May 2024 We recently had the band play our wedding at Carberry Tower. I could not be happier with the overall experience. Norman took the time to communicate and meet up with us prior to the day and the band's performance on the night was darn near flawless. They took the time to understand the demographic and experience level of the participants and the playing and calling could not have been better. Kao Salon7 May 2024 We were delighted to have Norman and his duo kick off our conference at the Waldorf Caledonian this April. Their ceilidh performance was a highlight of the event, setting the perfect tone for day 2, even those nursing hangovers! I highly recommend the ceilidh experience; it's a unique and enjoyable way to start an event. Booking a morning ceilidh is especially recommended if you're looking for something a little different. Thank you, Norman, you were great! - Charlotte, Events Manager Caroline H2 February 2024 Had the Ceilidh Experience for a recent University ball in Edinburgh City Centre and they were absolutely fantastic! All of our guests had a brilliant time and had nothing but good things to say about the band! Would definitely recommend them
Edinburgh ceilidh band ‘Norman Mackay’s Ceilidh Experience’ has, for the past decade, been leading the way in revolutionising the ceilidh dance music scene. With an innovative approach and infectious energy, they have become the go-to ceilidh band of choice for rock stars, soap stars, and famous politicians. They have performed at wedding ceilidhs, student ceilidhs, parties & festivals, and provided bespoke corporate entertainment at events all over Scotland, the UK, and throughout Europe.
Although we play for Scottish dancing, we are certainly not your average ‘traditional’ ceilidh band! With an accordion triggering midi samples through an i-pad, an electric fiddle plugged into a speaker stack, a rock god reality TV star guitarist and a Polish drum virtuoso with several years under his belt as a session drummer on the Manhattan Jazz scene. Add to the mix our in-house DJ, and you can rest assured that your party is in safe hands!
We are the longest-serving resident ceilidh band at The Ghillie Dhu in Edinburgh’s West End, where we have been performing at their famous Burly Ceilidh Club, private parties, Burns Nights, student ceilidhs, Christmas ceilidhs and corporate events since 2010! We also perform regularly at the Edinburgh music venue ‘Stramash’.
We strive to make each of our private events extraordinary, which is why (in addition to our residencies and other commitments) we limit ourselves to a maximum of 50 private events per year – most being weddings. This allows us to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and energy, ensuring that every event is unique and unforgettable. By prioritising quality over quantity, we guarantee that our customers receive an exceptional service and experience.
Get in touch with us for availability & ceilidh band hire cost for your event. If you have not yet seen us live, why not come along to a live gig? You can keep up to date with our upcoming events on our ‘Gig Diary’ or Facebook page.