The Ceilidh Allstars

» Profile

Established for over fifteen years & featuring internationally renowned musicians who have recorded and performed with the likes of Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger and The Oyster Band amongst others, The Ceilidh Allstars provide punctual, polite and professional folk musicians to suit all occasions and budgets, from a solo fiddler, to full ceilidh band with caller.

Specialising in high quality traditional dance music with a party attitude, they place the emphasis on audience enjoyment , and having performed for royalty and celebrities as well as at countless weddings and functions - the band are equally at home in a barn or ballroom.

Ceilidhs are an ideal way to break the ice at weddings, conferences and parties where people may be meeting for the first time; no previous experience is necessary as a dance caller will explain the simple dance steps before the music starts, and all ages can join in.
The Ceilidh Allstars are also equally as happy providing acoustic or amplified background instrumental music - for example at drinks receptions, or as wedding guests arrive.

» Song List

• Boys Of Malin
• S Beag, S Mr
• Maid At The Spinning Wheel
• The Handsome Young Maids
• The Smiling Bride
• Mist Covered Mountain
• Loch Erins Shore
• Connaughtmans Rambles
• The Irish Washerwoman
• The Silver Spear
• The Masons Apron
• The Earls Chair
• Atholl Highlanders
• Dark Island
• My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose
• Scotland The Brave
• 100 Pipers
• Cock Of The North
• Flowers Of Edinburgh
• The Fairy Dance
• Maries Wedding
• St Annes Reel
• The New Rigged Ship
• Ship In Full Sail
• And Many More!

» Previous Clients

• Matt Lucas,
• Rac Club, Pall Mall
• The Saville Club, Mayfair
• Palazzo Corsini, Florence
• Lincolns Inn
• Grays Inn
• Most Cambridge University Colleges,
• Oxford University Colleges
• Westminster Abbey School, London
• Ascot Race Course
• Newmarket Race Course
• Kempton Park Race Course
• Knebworth,
• Chilford Hall,
• Dulwich College London
• Hilton Hotels Group
• The Assembly House, Norwich
• Anstey Hall, Cambridge
• The Manor House, Wilts
• Horwood House, Mk
• The Quy Mill, Cambridge
• Wimpole Hall, Cambs.
• Colchester Barracks Officer's Mess
• Raf High Wycombe Officer's Mess
• University Arms Hotel Cambridge,
• Garden House Hotel Cambridge.
• Uea Norwich
• Crowe Hall, Ipswich
• Cambridge International Summer School
• Wyboston Lakes
• Hengrave Hall
• Syon Park, London
• Drayton Manor
• Kings School, Ely
• And Many More!

» Testimonials

"Just a quick message to thank you and the band for the ceilidh you did for us, it was fantastic & we enjoyed it so much. I know everyone else did too. If I can ever find another excuse for one in the future we will let you know!"
- Alex Farrer

"I wrote to you to say thanks for the fine music for our street ceilidh - lots of people said how much they enjoyed it so please pass our thanks on to everyone."
- Rowena

"I'd just like to say congratulations and thanks to the band and caller at Saturday's "Conservation Ceilidh" at Selwyn College - I was there with several friends and we all enjoyed it greatly."
- Nick

"I was at the Harvey Goodwin Avenue Ceilidh at St Lukes School on Saturday. The email traffic has been buzzing since and all agree it was huge success, a large part of which was the music so many thanks to you and your band! You were a huge hit with all ages."
- Ben Greig

"We wanted to say thank you very much for the ceilidh at our wedding. It was fantastic. We have had many complimentary comments about the ceilidh, lots of people enjoyed it a lot. Many thanks again."
- Clare Gaskell

"We thought you and the band were absolutely fantastic and helped to make our perfect day even better. You played to such a high standard, and many of our guests commented on how excellent you were. We couldn't have asked for a better band! Thank you so much. Just wish we could go back and do it all again!"
- Sarah Fergusen

"Ceilidh Allstars arrived on time and set up on schedule and they were well organized. It was an excellent performance - the highlight of the day - 10 out of 10."
- Sally June

"Many thanks once again for the Ceilidh last night. I have had students coming up to me all day saying much they enjoyed it, which was great."
- Marek Ignatowicz, UEA International summer school

"Thanks again for a marvellous evening. We really enjoyed the music."
- Roberta Hamilton

"Just wanted to thank you and all of the Allstars for performing at our wedding on 23rd May in Horningtoft. Your band was the highlight of the evening!"
- Matthew and Naomi

"I am now back from honeymoon (in sunny Greece) and wanted to say a big thank you to you and the band for the superb ceilidh at our wedding in Norfolk, It was a wonderful day and everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the band and the dancing and it really was the best ending we could have to the day."
- Gavin Jamieson

"Thank you so much for performing at our wedding on 23rd August 2008 at Kelham Hall. We had a fantastic day and the ceilidh was one of the highlights. All our guests have commented on how much fun the ceilidh was and it certainly broke the ice and got everyone up dancing! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you."
- Laura and Mark Hughes

"It's been a long time since our wedding, but I wanted to say we loved your music."
- Adam Griffiths

"Thank you to you and the band for such a fantastic night. It was such beautiful music it really did make the day for me to know you would be there. I wish you all the best and will definitely recommend you to others."
- Kat and Peter Dabner

"I wanted to say a big thank you to you and the band for the fabulous entertainment at our wedding on the 16th September."
- Elizabeth Hutt

"My sincere thanks to you and the other band members for your tremendous playing at the Warwick International Hotels Scottish Theme dinner held at the college at the beginning of January. The conference delegates really enjoyed themselves, and without doubt, your session contributed enormously to what was a very successful event in all respects. If I am ever asked to recommend a ceilidh band I know who I would suggest."
- Geoff Hale (Pembroke College Cambridge)

"Thank you all very much for all your skill and hard work at our wedding reception at Homerton College. We could never have imagined that a ceilidh would have been so much fun and so brilliant and we know this was entirely due to the skills of the band and caller. So many of our guests have told us how much fun they had and how hard they laughed at our dancing. It was fantastic that you were able to encourage so many people onto the dance floor. Thank you for being so brilliant."
- Angus and Sandy Jackson 2004

"Thankyou for your contributions to our wedding celebrations at Ravenwood Hall. Your music was fantastic and everyone enjoyed dancing to it. We had a great time and you all certainly made it the amazing night it was. Thankyou all very much indeed."
- Mairi Anne & Robin

"Thank you and the band for such a fun evening last Friday following our daughters wedding. I have a feeling that we oldies rather overdid things on the dance floor - it probably did us the world of good. But oh, what fun it was. Thank you for being part of our very special day."
- Rev RM & Mr Winter, Norwich.

» Set Format

The Ceilidh Allstars Offer:

2 x 60 Minute Sets
Or
3 x 40 Minute Sets

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