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A Guide to hiring an Irish band for a wedding,event or party.

On this page we hope to give a helpful guide to booking an Irish band for a wedding, event or party. We will be focusing on Irish party bands as opposed to bands which play serious traditional Irish folk music. The type of Irish band we will be putting forward for hire are the bands who will get people up dancing and singing along to the Irish songs which have gained recognition outside folk club circles. They are bands who have embraced the pop elements of the Irish music craze and can play to a mixed audience.

What kind of Irish bands are available to hire?

As we have mentioned at LMM we are not looking to offer purist traditional Irish bands but we have hand picked and selected the best of the UKs Irish party bands available to hire. Some of these bands (Treacle for instance) also play some pop music which means that you are able to get a Irish flavour to your party but also cater to a mainstream audience who might enjoy a set of Irish music but also want to dance to party band favourites. One or two of our Irish party bands also play Ceilidh music and can offer callers who will teach your guests to dance the steps for each song. They might play Scottish traditional songs as well as Irish songs. We have some acts like Barnstorm who are also able offer ho down style American barn dance music in addition to the classic Irish traditional music.

What is a Ceilidh?

A ceilidh or ceili is a Gaelic traditional social gathering or dance. Originating in Ireland the ceilidh became common throughout Scotland. Offering live music in the days before nightclubs and discos they were an important means of young people meeting members of the opposite sex. Today the tradition continues in rural areas but the ceilidh style dance has also become a common offering at weddings and private events often mixing traditional music with pop music either played live by the band or offered in the form of a disco. Many of the dances are simple to learn for the novice and can be easily learnt as the songs progress (particularly if a caller is on hand to teach the dances.)

Why hire an Irish band from LMM?

LMM have Irish flavoured bands based in all parts of the UK and a long tradition of booking Irish bands for nightclubs, hotels, weddings and parties. We are a well established entertainment agency used by most of the UKs big party planners to source Irish bands for their events and parties. We offer free and honest advice, free quotations and the security of contract by Agents Association contract and a 24 hour emergency help line to cope with any last minute issues.

Blag

Blag's unique mix of celtic notes, south American bites and central European anarchic rhythms have been entertaining audiences in Britain and abroad for more than a decade. The trio's humorous style has made them a favourite for weddings, barn dances and parties. more info..

£500 to £795

Barn Storm

Surrey-based Irish jigs and reels, modern Irish rock, traditional Irish songs plus loads of rocking, mainstream party tunes, all spiced-up with crazy Irish fiddle and carried off with humour, energy and great playing. more info..

£1400 - £1595

The Craic Shots

Carmarthenshire-based lively act. If you like Traditional Irish Music you will love them. Set list includes Irish Songs, Ballads, Reels, Jigs, Polkas and Waltzes. Line-up is flexible from a duo (guitar/vocals, whistles/melodeons), Trio with percussion and four piece with fiddle. more info..

£1000 - £1395

Ceilihouse

Leeds-based Irish traditional band, mainly geared up for the folk festival circuit but also working as a ceili band with caller. more info..

£500 to £795

The Lilting Banshees

London-based up-tempo, traditional Irish/Good Time band suitable for any occasion, parties, ceilidhs and functions. High standard of professionalism and musicianship. Reels, jigs, songs and craic! more info..

Up to £495

The Craic Chasers

Lively Irish music group with fiddle, banjo and accordion. more info..

priced above £1600

Irish Ways

Manchester-based Irish Bluegrass & country, from world-class, award-winning musicians. more info..

Up to £495

Ceilidh Taggle

London-based award-winning talent from the traditional music scene. Irish, Scottish, American and English songs and tunes. All the musicians have been performing, touring and recording many years. more info..

£500 to £795

White Rose Ceildh

Yorkshire-based ceilidh band for weddings, parties and corporate events. more info..

£1000 - £1395

The Bow Band

Kent-based barn dance party band. more info..

£1000 - £1395

The Murphs

Bournemouth/Dorset-based celtic band, performing mostly traditional Irish music, for ceilidhs or barn dances and general good craic. more info..

£500 to £795

The Ceilidh Band

London-based young and energetic professional ceilidh band, mixing traditional tunes with a modern funky rhythm section. more info..

£1000 - £1395

Celtic Nights

Merseyside-based Celtic Nights present the ultimate feel-good evening of entertainment including live music, a stunning stage show and Ceilidh dancing! A simply stunning evening of entertainment more info..

priced above £1600

Inverness Ceilidh Band

Glasgow-based young and energetic band, highly-experienced in playing top-quality, authentic traditional Scottish ceilidh music. more info..

Up to £495

Glen Mhor Ceilidh Band

Scotland-based Ceilidh band playing venues big and small all over Scotland since they formed in 1996. more info..

£500 to £795

Funky 4

North West-based wedding band with dynamic stage presence, flawless musicianship and music from Chuck Berry to Kings of Leon. Funky 4 guarantee to get your party started! more info..

£800 to £995