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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.

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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
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Anton L. Sent on 15/09/2022
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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.
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Craig M. Sent on 02/08/2022
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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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Andrea M. Sent on 07/01/2024
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Andrea and Michael - Cottiers 2023

We had the Brogues band at our wedding day in September 2023.

Brogues band were absolutely integral to our special day, not only was the music perfect for our setting & wedding the service and professionalism we experienced from the band was amazing!

We had spoken with Grace from the band initially who had initially discussed our wedding day plans- no request was too much for the band. They completely slotted into our day and wedding as we wished! From the Ceilidh calling to the dancing itself, we could not have asked for anything more. Following the wedding we had many comments from our wedding guests complimenting how great the band were and how relaxed and well co-ordinated the Ceilidh dances were. Grace had done an excellent job of Ceilidh calling, and rounding up members of the wedding- which we appreciate can not be easy at the reception after the guests have had a few drinks!

The dance floor was never empty and this was something we were so pleased about. As our venue can seem massive when the floor isn’t filled, however the band ensured that there was always ample people up boogeying away.

From the moment of the first dance to our last dance of Loch Lomond, the band completely ensured the party was going and everyone had a great time. Requests were kindly taken from the dance floor too which allowed everyone to feel part of the wedding and gave every one a chance to get up and dance into the night!

We cannot recommend Brogues Band enough, absolutely perfect if you’re looking for a traditional & laid back Scottish wedding- with your own stamp added!

Thank you Brogues Band x
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70 Skipness Road, Gartcosh G69 8FT Glasgow (Central & Glasgow)

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