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Miranda Tomczak
14 May 2026
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This band was absolutely amazing! Both to work with and their talent. I felt lucky to have them play for us for our small wedding. They kept the energy up and are just great musicians overall. Dancing was a blast! Cannot recommend them enough!
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Lillian Janedy
1 May 2026
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Can't speak more highly about this group of gents. I saw them live at Stramash in Edinburgh, they are truly a pleasant and skilled bunch of musicians. Cheers lads❤️
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Valentina Aparicio
6 April 2026
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Norman and his band were really amazing in our wedding! We were an Irish and Chilean combo, with a lot of English people as well, most of which did NOT know how to ceilidh. He was very patient with the calling and although we did terrible anyway, we had a blast!!!! Many guests have commented on the ceilidh experience and how impressed they were. We also got the DJ service, and the DJ kept us dancing all evening!
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M Ferguson-Wright
16 December 2025
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Ceilidh experience handled all of the music for our wedding - acoustics at reception or our wedding, sound system for the dinner, ceilidh itself, followed by DJ. Norman was super helpful in the lead up to the wedding and did a great job coordinating with other contractors on the day, everything went unbelievably smoothly. All really nice guys while also very professional, you could tell they were enjoying themselves as much as the guests were which definitely made a difference. The acoustic duo during reception was lovely, made much more of an impact than we were expecting. The ceilidh itself was great, the electric guitar makes a massive difference, much more fun than a traditional band with a lot of our guests commenting on it. Norman also did a great job calling out the dances, very helpful since half the guests weren't Scots! Same for the DJ - managed to play all the songs we wanted, did a good job reading the room and it all flowed really smoothly. Would not hesitate to recommend them. Getting them to cover all of the sound was made everything so much less stressful, and was still very competitively priced compared to our other quotes - worth every penny, 10/10.
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11 November 2025
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We had the most incredible experience with Ceilidh Experience at our international wedding! they brought an amazing energy and had everyone up and dancing. Even some guests who had never experienced a ceilidh before were completely immersed. The band explained the dances clearly, made it easy for everyone to join in, and created such a warm atmosphere. A special mention to Norman, who was so helpful and involved throughout the planning process.
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Robert Keast
30 October 2025
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We had The Ceilidh Experience at our wedding dance in October 2025. They were absolutely fantastic. Great energy on stage, and the electric guitar adds another fun dimension along with the traditional tunes. They called the dances well, but then also let us get on with it after a few goes - you've got to have some lively chaos at a good ceilidh! Would highly recommend. Great value too.
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Kara Hudson
6 October 2025
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We booked The Ceilidh Experience package with the DJ for our wedding reception and it was the BEST decision we could’ve made!! Norman was super responsive throughout the whole process and the band themselves are absolutely amazing. Greg, the DJ that we booked with their package, was absolutely brilliant too - so friendly and made sure we had everything we wanted for the evening. Literally had the best of both worlds with ceilidh & DJ and it split up the evening so well! Would highly highly recommend to anyone 😁
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Teresa Barros-Bailey
12 September 2025
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The Ceilidh Experience played at our wedding at Errol Park in August 2025, and we couldn't have been happier!!! They were brilliant, full of energy, and just a joy to have as part of our day. Our guests really enjoyed the ceilidh and they managed to lead our non-Scottish guests through all of the different dances. We really appreciated how communicative Norman was in the lead up to the big day. We really recommend booking them for your wedding or event!
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Ashley Hartmann
8 August 2025
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If I could give 6 stars, I would! We had the Ceilidh Experience 3-piece band + DJ play at our wedding last month, and it was the highlight of the night. We and our entire guest list are from the US, and no one knew a thing about ceilidh. But we didn't have to because they called the dances! And even when we had no clue what we were doing, the music was so good and kept the crowd dancing a jig regardless of the correct moves! They knew when the Americans were tapped out and brought out the DJ who played all of our favorite songs. Normal met with us before via Zoom to go over the details, and the day of the wedding went super smoothly. And though I was incredibly sore the next day, I wouldn't change a thing. If you want a wedding full of fun and dancing, hire the Ceilidh Experience!
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Helena Strachan
21 July 2025
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The Ceilidh Experience were absolutely brilliant in both their communication with us in the lead up to our wedding, as well as their performance on the night. They made our wedding reception really special - everyone was up dancing and had a fantastic time! They were very flexible in accommodating our requests and offered to meet in person beforehand to go over the finer details. We would 100% recommend them to anyone regardless of their ceilidh dancing experience, as they were great at calling the dances.

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.

In 2025, the band took their ceilidh rock show to South East Asia, with packed out performances in Singapore and Bangkok. They’ve also recently completed filming for a new Channel 4 prime-time drama, due to hit screens in 2026.

  • • Wedding ceilidh band
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  • • Ceilidh Band & DJ packages – Dedicated DJ with online music planner
  • • Additional services such as early setup & speech microphone can be provided
  • • PAT test, Public liability and risk assessment forms sent to every venue in advance
  • • Opportunity to see the band LIVE before booking
  • • Entertainment for Corporate Events

 

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.

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