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About
The Brogues Ceilidh Band provides live wedding music based out of central Glasgow, Scotland. These talented musicians love to ceilidh and have been spreading joy across the UK for many years. Their diverse repertoire includes imaginative covers of top disco and pop hits as well as traditional folk tunes. If you listen close enough, you're sure to hear their quirky melodies, from the enchanting shores of the Isle of Skye to vibrant Glasgow.
Services Offered
The Brogues Ceilidh Band offers live music and DJ services for ceremonies, receptions, and any celebration surrounding your big day. When your big day arrives, you can expect them to interact with your guests and work flawlessly through your timeline, including your romantic first dance. Your package can be tailored to your needs, but they typically provide a four-piece band with sound equipment and a caller to guide the dancing.
- Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ
Other (Ceilidh band
Background music (drinks reception, dinner)
Cover band
Ceremony music)
What is included in the wedding package?
2 or 3-piece band - subject to availability
PAT-tested sound equipment & lighting
Transport (& accommodation if 2hr+ drive)
Optional DJ disco section
Experienced "caller" to guide ceilidh dancing
How far in advance should I contact you?
Anytime!
We can book dates into the diary 2+ years in advance, but we're also able to do last-minute elopements, and help couples who've been let down by their suppliers with only a fortnight to go!
What style of music do you offer?
Disco
Pop
Folk
Other (Ceilidh band
Acoustic background music
Covers band
Ceremony music)
Type of musical group:
DJ
Band
Duet
Trio
Solo
Soloist
Size of group:
Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)
Medium (4 - 6 musicians)
Repertoire:
Ceilidh dances:
Altogether
Canadian Barn Dance
Dashing White Sergeant
Flying Scotsman
Gay Gordons
Hooligans' Jig
Military Two Step
St Bernard's Waltz
Strip The Willow (Orcadian/Highland)
Virginia Reel
Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?
Yes! We can provide a live cover of your first dance song free. Covers set requests with 8 weeks' notice (£50 extra per musician - £100 duo etc). Any DJ requests can be made in advance or on the night
What's your experience?
We've played 100+ weddings (plus birthday parties, anniversaries, balls, fundraisers, New Year's Eves/St Patrick's Days/Christmas parties...) across the UK, Ireland and beyond
Do you have your own equipment?
Yes
Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?
Yes, - Access to main power sockets; we don't have our own generator
- Parking spaces for our cars
- Flooring & overhead cover if we're outside & it's raining - e.g. we can't put equipment on sloped grass
Can you travel?
Yes, absolutely anywhere! We've had enquiries for UK, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, US, Dubai, Australia...
Is there a charge for travelling?
Yes, - Fuel cost of 56p per mile.
- For venues that are 2hrs+ drive, we will also charge for accommodation if unable to stay with family. Clients can provide accommodation
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
Yes
Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?
With a team
What is the length of time of the act?
This varies between couples/venues! We recommend starting around 8pm. 2 sets of 45mins ceilidh, with a 30-min break in the middle, followed by 60-90mins DJ. Extra charges for finishing after midnight
How much time do you need to prepare for an act?
We'll need (at least) 1 hour immediately before the dancing/music starts to setup & soundcheck. There is an extra charge for early setup (e.g. before dinner) as we'll need to wait around in the venue
Do you do open-air acts?
Yes
Do you charge per hour or per event?
Per event
If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?
Yes
How do you charge extra time?
£150 per hour extra for:
- Early setup (e.g. before dinner)
- Finishing after 12am midnight
- If you only wanted 30mins extra, we would only charge the £75 - not the full hour
What are the forms of payment?
We ask for payments to be made via bank transfer - including international banks & building societies.
We cannot accept cash.
Cheques are acceptable, but not preferable
Do you have any questions?
Reviews for The Brogues Ceilidh Band
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3 reviews
100% recommend it
Anton L. Sent on 15/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent Service 10/10
The Brogues were excellent and very accomodating to our wedding. Their sound is amazing and all the guests loved the atmosphere they helped create. From our end as organisers they were responsive and easy to work with. Can 100% recommend without any issue.
Craig M. Sent on 02/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect wedding ceilidh band
Booked the Brogues for our wedding and they couldn't have been more accommodating. Excellent band who helped out with anything we needed - including throwing in a few slow dances for a very pregnant bridesmaid! We and all our guests had a fabulous time. If you book The Brogues you won't regret it!
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