CEILI MAX the London Ceilidh Band Céilí Max is an all star ceilidh band based in London

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Description Price
Acoustic musician for 1 hour£250
Acoustic Duet (fiddle & guitar for example) for x2 50 minute sets£500
Amplified 3 piece for x2 50 minute sets£850
4 piece (our most popular choice, three musicians and our caller)£1050
Full 5 piece band£1250
Our prices include travel to any location within London transport area. Outside of London travel costs may apply. Parking charges and congestion charge may apply.

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WE ARE CEILI MAX


London-based Ceílí Max is a group of the most talented and vibrant young musicians from the London area, and is available to play Irish and/or Scottish traditional music for any event, from ceilidh dancing at private events such as weddings, to corporate functions and concerts. If you are hosting an event of any kind and are looking for a dynamic and lively musical element then Céilí Max would love to be involved! Ceili Max members have been involved with some huge events in the past. Including shows at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Glastonbury Festival, The Royal Albert Hall. Also, all our members have released albums into the mainstream music scene.

Multi-Cultural Events

We have also just introduced the amazing Jeevan Singh to our guest lineup list. Bhangra Ceilidh's are now available from Ceili Max.

Testimonial from Tourism Ireland

“Tourism Ireland would like to thank Tad and all the members of Céilí Max for their superb performances at recent Tourism Ireland events. Céilí Max are a pleasure to work with, talented musicians and take a professional approach to their work.”

Reviews (27)

There are currently 27 user ratings for CEILI MAX the London Ceilidh Band

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Hampton, Middlesex

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Siege of Ennis

Walls of Limerick

Strip the Willow

Dashing White Seargent

Cumberland Square Eight

and many many more!

We know thousands of jigs, reels, polkas,

hornpipes and waltzes! These fantastic

tunes provide the perfect music for the

dances that our caller instructs.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Please contact for infomation


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we’re happy to play music from your phone or laptop before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music. There is an extra fee for a disco after our performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We performed at Trafalgar Square and got 4000 people to do the Siege Of Ennis dance. It was a fantastic gig!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We are most influenced by bands such as Dervish, Flook, The Chieftains, Bothy Band, Altan, Four Men & a Dog, Battlefield Band, Blazin Fiddles


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We are blessed to have run hundreds of ceilidhs, toured much of Europe, and as individual members we’ve released over 15 studio albums and guested on over 60 albums collectively.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

For us weddings are often the best, but we love all sorts of parties as long as the guests are ready for a dance!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 50 minutes in 2 hours. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for cover, a flat level surface and a power supply (if not acoustic) close to the performance area. We cannot perform in wet, cold, hot conditions. It’s worth remembering that we cannot perform wearing heavy clothing, and our instruments won’t work properly if wet or extremely cold/hot.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We are experts at running ceilidhs. We’d always welcome requests if they’re inside our field of expertise, but we also welcome ideas further from the normal. It’s always worth discussing an idea with us. We’ll be honest and let you know if it’ll work.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe us as a high energy group that loves to get the audience on their feet dancing. Often people say that were the real deal when it comes to trad music and ceilidhs


what’s the smallest band lineup i can book for a ceilidh

The smallest number is 3. We pride ourselves in that we have an amazing setup of musicians who can play extra effect pedals/instruments to enhance the variety of sounds. That, together with a brilliant PA system, can sound amazing even in a huge venue. It does mean we can accommodate most budgets!

Recent Clients

CEILI MAX the London Ceilidh Band has performed for these clients:

Tourism Ireland

Irish Cultural Centre

Camden Irish Centre

Irish Arts Foundation

ICAP

Irish Youth Foundation

Hermes

Sliced Events

Venues

CEILI MAX the London Ceilidh Band has performed at these venues:

Trafalgar Square

Dorchester Hotel

Irish Embassy

Charmonix

Irish Cultural Centre

Excel Centre

To name but a few

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