60 Ceilidh and Folk Band Hire suppliers for hire near Oxfordshire
Mayura
Founded by industry professionals Harvey Coates and Tulsi Talbot, Mayura is a multi-genre music collective that provides music for a variety of functions, delivering top-tier performances fit for any ...
Melobo
Melobo is a Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band, based in Wantage, Oxfordshire. We play energetic English, Scottish, American and French Music – traditional and contemporary. We love to play at Wedding ...
Monty's Maggot English Ceilidh & Country Dance Band
Monty’s Maggot have delighted dancers at major folk festivals and at private parties all over England. Monty’s Maggot brings together some of the best known players on the trad English dance scene ...
Aldbrickham band
The Aldbrickham Barn Dance Band is a highly recommended band for your wedding reception or special event. They specialise in country dancing (or barn dancing) and come with their own caller who will ...
Party The Night Away Events
Open Road are a perfect balance of acoustic and folk genres and dance floor fillers. They start with the acoustic guitars for an hour of all things Mumford and Sons, Lumineers, Ed Sheeran, and George ...
Select Music Group
We are a boutique artist and events agency providing entertainment and event solutions throughout the UK and internationally. We scout and select the best talent for our artist roster so we are ...
Swing Rioters
We are a six-piece punk/folk/rock band that has played many pubs in the Evesham and Gloucester area. We are ideal for beer festivals and parties. Our favourites include songs such as Irish Rover, ...
AMA Theatre Co.
From the acclaimed musical The Buccaneers, The Cardinal Buccaneers bring their own musical cabaret with famous folk songs and sea shanties. They are raucous and excitable with a few surprises on the ...
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Monty's Maggot English Ceilidh & Country Dance Band
Monty's Maggot is a traditional ceilidhs (pronounced kay-lee) & country dance band who perform in and around Oxfordshire as well as further afield. Playing primarily for English ceilidhs, country dances or barn dances, Monty's Maggot suit best a wedding, party or event with a traditional or folk vibe, or an event which strives to be that little bit difference. They can even offer a different set of songs and performances for smaller, more intimate occasions requiring traditional music.
What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?
Please tell us about the event, such as the type of event, purpose, audience profile and numbers, client 'vision' for the event, date, timings and finally venue (location, hall/marquee, floor surface, power, parking). From this we can provide a quote and then discuss creating the 'environment for success' (we will send our ceilidh/country dance planning guide to clients).
What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
The most important things for a successful ceilidh or country dance are setting the right expectations for guests (don't send yankee line dance photos if you're holding an English ceilidh!), having a safe dance floor, and not 'splitting the party' (don't stop a dance for a meal, try and serve drinks in the dance hall area - not in a separate large bar that will suck people into it). Our planning guide tells you more.
Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.
I've played folk music for many years - I love the drive of English country dance tunes. One of England's best known fiddlers told me I should be in a band, so I started one with him in it.
Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?
I've just signed up to Add to Event, but when we get a booking I'll write a review and tell all the other good bands, callers and artists I know to sign up! I am really looking forward to our first booking!