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The Ceilidh Allstars

Traditional Ceilidh Dance Music for all occasions (3 or 4-piece)

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Postcode CB3 7NH
Max travel 200 miles from Central London.
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Established for fifteen years, The Ceilidh Allstars is a collective of London based internationally renowned musicians. With a Phd in Irish music, fiddler Hazel Fairbairn and seasoned guitarist John Lawson are joined by Mark Russell and caller Mary Panton, who has led dances for Princess Ann and the Houses of Parliament amongst others.

Dedicated to high quality traditional dance music with a party attitude, they place the emphasis on audience enjoyment and participation. The Ceilidh Allstars specialise in Irish, Scottish and English Ceilidh dances where a ‘caller’ explains simple, group folk dances.

Ceilidhs are an ideal way to break the ice at weddings, conferences or functions where people may be meeting for the first time; no previous experience is necessary and all ages can join in the easy dance steps!

Equally at home in a barn or a ballroom, the Ceilidh Allstars will provide punctual, polite and professional musicians to suit all occasions!

Line up:

3-piece
Hazel Fairbairn - Fiddle
Mark Russell - Bodhran
John Lawson - Guitar

4-piece
+ Mary Panton (caller)

The 3-piece band are suitable for background music e.g. drinks receptions, whilst the 4-piece (with the addition of a caller) are more suitable for dancing.

Please note:
The band charge extra for engagements that end after midnight, or if your venue is a long way from Cambridge where the band are based. Please contact us for a quote.

Sample repertoire
  • Gay Gordons
  • Strip the Willow
  • Circassian Circle
  • Cumberland Square 8
  • Canadian Barn Dance
  • Virginia Reel
  • Eightsome Reel
  • Dashing White Sergeant
  • The Flying Scotsman
  • The Highland Scottische
  • The Military Twostep
  • The Pride of Erin Waltz
  • The Siege of Ennis
  • The St Bernard's Waltz
  • The Swedish Masquerade
  • Boys of Malin
  • Sí Beag, Sí Mór
  • Maid at the Spinning Wheel
  • Atholl Highlanders
  • Dark Island
  • My Love is like a Red Red Rose

 
Recent clients
  • Matt Lucas
  • The Royal Automobile Club
  • The Worshipful Company of Mercers
  • The University of Cambridge
  • RAF Halton
  • Duxford Officers Mess
  • Belvoir Castle
  • Chilford Hall
  • Knebworth Barns
  • Pfizer Ltd
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Technical requirements

Power socket near the performance area
Parking
Refreshments for 2 meat-eaters and 2 vegetarians
4 armless chairs
1 small table
Raised stage if possible
4m x 3m setup area
PA for up to 250 people included

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10 / 10
"Just wanted to ask you to thank the band for the great performance on Saturday evening. We really enjoyed them and had a marvelous time. Regards Wendy "
Wendy
10 Oct 08

10 / 10
"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
21 Apr 08

10 / 10
"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
21 Apr 08

10 / 10
"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
21 Apr 08

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