That Ceilidh Band

Bio

That Ceilidh Band is an upbeat ceilidh band in Manchester available for weddings, corporate events & more.

With our experienced musicians and dynamic caller, we guarantee a memorable experience no matter what your event is, bringing together the best of live music and dance.

This band provides a ceilidh experience that can be universally enjoyed. From wedding ceilidhs to work events, we guarantee to bring people together in a fun and inclusive way.

Uniquely, ceilidhs work across different ages, backgrounds, generations and musical inclinations and require no prior experience. We offer an upbeat and memorable mix of music and dance which have even the most sceptical of your attendees galloping across the hall, field, marquee, garden, church or wherever your event is taking place!

Read on below for more details specific to certain events or choose a link below to get the ball rolling today.

Why book a ceilidh?

Ceilidhs have been around a long time but are becoming increasingly popular, and with good reason! Here are four reasons why ceilidhs are a great option:

They are sociable

There's no better way to get people together of all ages, backgrounds, families, nationalities. From weddings to fundraisers to corporate events, a ceilidh provides a great way to bring together your guests in a low-stakes and sociable way through dancing and live music.

Everyone has fun

Typically, ceilidhs involve a room of people enthusiastically taking part with a grin on their face, even those whose idea of fun wouldn't typically involve dancing! With our expert caller and upbeat music, nobody can fail to enjoy themselves. Even those with two left feet usually get the hang of it!

Beginners welcome

Whether you are a ballroom dancer or sofa sloucher it is universally enjoyable to take part in a ceilidh - most people are inexperienced or novices and it doesn't have to be perfect to be right! Our caller will make teach you the moves, but if some attendees aren't quite making the steps that usually contributes to the fun being had as a perfect ceilidh is an imperfect ceilidh.

Do something 'reel'

Want an event that people will remember? Want to come together as a group and share something special? Ceilidhs are a traditional way to share joy, and have been typical at weddings and social gatherings in European culture for generations. Becoming increasingly popular at weddings, birthdays, social events and more. all guests will appreciate the high energy jigs and reels coming from the stage.

Ceilidhs for Any Event

Ceilidhs, when delivered in a fun, upbeat and inclusive manner, should work well at all social gatherings. We will deliver our ceilidh slightly differently depending on the event, for example choosing a first dance to feature the married couple, but we will also remain dynamic, adjusting as the event pans to make sure you have the best experience. Here is a list of common events we would bring a ceilidh to:

Wedding ceilidh (any style of wedding)
Birthday ceilidh (any age birthday!)
Anniversary ceilidh
Work Christmas party ceilidh
St Patrick's night ceili
Burns night ceilidh
Festival ceilidh (from village fete to Glastonbury!)
Community fundraiser ceilidh
Local barn dance
Opening event ceilidh
Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah
Wake ceilidh
& more!

Wedding Ceilidhs

By incorporating a ceilidh into your special day, you will add in a highly memorable parts to your wedding. The ceilidh creates an exciting and inviting atmosphere where your guests can mingle in a relaxed but fun environment. You may find some guests who you didn't expect to having the time of their lives!

Furthermore, a ceilidh offers a grounding element to your day, with ceilidhs and dance having been part of wedding celebrations long before amplification and more modern styles of music became commonplace. With our band members having performed at hundreds of weddings across the UK and France (and at our our weddings!) we have considerable experience in making a wedding ceilidh successful.