THE CEILIDH EXPERIENCE

Rosie Findlay

2023-03-10

Here I am finally. I never get around to writing reviews for anything, and I'm 4 months late for this incredible band but after giving us the best Wedding Day ever, I couldn't let them down. The Ceilidh Experience hosted our wedding ceilidh in Glencoe November 2022. About 60% of our guests were non-Scots, and the caller expertly guided them around the dances. So many of our friends are still talking about their first Ceilidh, and booking trips to explore more of Scotland. I cannot recommend this band enough, they were totally above expectations. Friendly, funny on the mic, brilliant musicians, passionate about ceilidhing and they were hands down the highlight of my Wedding Day. Their interesting style makes it for a brilliant Ceilidh, taken to a new level. Our guests loved the brief pop/rock music interludes between dances, and truly think no ceilidh band is complete without an accordion. Book them now, you won't regret it!

Adam McConaghy

2022-11-19

The band were brilliant at my wedding - the ceilidh set was perfect and the caller was great at taking everyone through the steps - great for beginners. Really easy to communicate with the band in the run up to the wedding, and they were really helpful making sure everything was organised. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a modern and fun ceilidh band for a wedding

Richard Dineen

2022-11-13

Best Ceilidh ever! Hands down these guys are amazing. If you're thinking of a Ceilidh for any event I would 100% recommend you get in touch with the Ceilidh Experience!!!

Kirsty Sands

2022-10-10

Norman and all the Ceilidh Experience players were amazing! I have worked with them a few times before (as an Event manager) and they never disappoint, so was delighted when they could play at our wedding. Great to deal with from booking, planning and a amazing ceilidh on the night! Thank you!

Graeme Strachan

2022-09-25

Worked alongside them last night providing Dj assistance. Couldnt have met a nicer bunch of people. Music was amazing. Added their own personal touch to a lot of the Scottish Classics. Very entertaining and fun to watch. Highly Reccommend. Graeme Strachan. Dundee

christine seydak

2022-09-11

Fantastic Experience - our number one priority for our wedding was the music and musicians we know recommended The Ceilidh Experience. They along with Premier Disco created truly a night to remember our American family Danish friends and locals are still raving about the wedding. We're still buzzing- just book them it will be the best decision you make.

Elliott Crosbie

2022-08-29

Norman and his band were superb. They absolutely rocked our wedding reception and had people dancing all night. The organisation and planning was great and they were able to accommodate everything we asked for. Special praise to their DJ who played with a broken ankle! Definitely went above and beyond! Highly Highly recommended them!

Jennifer Craise

2022-08-28

Absolutely awesome, we had the Ceilidh Experience as entertainment at our wedding. They couldn’t have been nicer and the music was fantastic. We would highlight recommend.

Cammy Beyts

2022-08-26

We booked The Ceilidh Experience for our wedding in May 2022 at Harvest Moon Holidays in Dunbar. We chose the four person band option, DJ and also folk music provided during the ceremony. Norman was fantastic throughout the whole process, including when we had to re-arrange the wedding twice due to Covid lockdowns. Norman was great with coming up with ideas and helping us make choices for the day, all aspects of the music were well organised and delivered well. The ceilidh was great fun and all our guests as well as us loved it! Cammy and Alex

Andrew Hill

2022-08-07

Dear Norman, I just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you and your colleagues for an incredible evening on Friday. We loved every minute of it, and were totally blown away by how good the band was. We've been around a lot of ceilidhs in our time, and this was the very best of them. My friends are keen for me to make it an annual event, so we'll see! Best wishes and hopefully we will get a chance to have another one in the future. Andy

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 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.

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