ceilidh band reviews

Ceilidh Band Reviews

99% of customers would recommend Alive's Ceilidh Bands to their friends

99% of customers would recommend Alive's Ceilidh Bands to their friends.

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Lots of our guests commented on how great the band sounded and we had a great ni...

5 stars - The Blazing Ceilidh are Highly Recommended
booked The Blazing Ceilidh for their Wedding in Newcastle upon Tyne

“They were great. Lots of our guests commented on how great the band sounded and we had a great night. We would definitely book them again. 10 out of 10!”


A hell of a surprise party!

5 stars - Sandpiper are Highly Recommended
booked Sandpiper for their event

“Ben and his band provided a hell of a surprise party for my mum’s 60th! Their ability to integrate with our extended friends and family, both in terms of the ‘surprise’ moment, the food and the speeches was superb, and really meant we were able to make it personal to mum. She hasn’t stopped beaming since, and commented that having a ceilidh meant that we could enjoy the dan...”


Brilliant, Worth every penny

5 stars - The Manchester Ceilidh Trio are Highly Recommended
booked The Manchester Ceilidh Trio for their event in Merseyside

“Their performance was really good and of a high standard and did everything that we asked them brilliantly. Brilliant, Worth every penny.”


These guys were just fab

5 stars - Sandpiper are Highly Recommended
booked Sandpiper for their Wedding

“These guys were just fab as entertainment for our wedding day. When you have a mix of young, old and young at heart, it’s so hard to please everyone, but please everyone they did. With their infectious beats, comedic interludes and toe tapping tunes, Ben and co brought energy, fun and laughter to the dance-floor. The dress code for guests was an optional touch of purple in memory of my mum, ...”


Thanks for your wonderful playing at our wedding

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event

“We had such and amazing time on Saturday and wanted to convey our thanks for your wonderful playing at our wedding. All of our guests had a great time whether they danced or just listened to you play and we couldn't have asked for a better band to create the wondeful atmosphere for the evening. We will definitely be recommending you and we hope you all had a great evening too”


Excellent entertainment

5 stars - Scatter The Mud are Highly Recommended
booked Scatter The Mud for their Wedding in London

“Everyone loved them. They are a fabulous band and very crowd friendly. Excellent entertainment”


A great band...their musicianship was very impressive.

5 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended
booked Gypsy Rogues for their event in Buckinghamshire

“A great band. They were sensitive to the atmosphere in the hall, did exactly as I had requested, and their musicianship was very impressive.”


Thank you all so much... It was wonderful to see so many of our guests up on the...

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event

“Thank you all so much for adding to the enjoyment of the reception following my daughter's recent wedding. It was wonderful to see so many of our guests up on their feet joining in - even so called 'non-dancers'! We are delighted to have booked you for our Ceilidh and would be happy to recommend you to others. Well done!”


Positive feedback from the delegates

5 stars - Sandpiper are Highly Recommended
booked Sandpiper for their event

“Thanks very much to Sandpiper for playing at the EAUC Conference event at Lancaster University last week. The Ceilidh was excellent and the feedback from delegates was that they thoroughly enjoyed your performance. Many thanks indeed for helping to make a really good evening.”


thank you for your performance on the 25th March. My husband was totally overwhe...

5 stars - Hazelwood are Highly Recommended
booked Hazelwood for their event in Hampshire

“I would like to thank you for your performance on the 25th March. My husband was totally overwhelmed by the night and he thanked me for booking you and not a disco. I am really sorry not to have had time to thank you in person but you all and the caller did a tremendous job. I will recommend you to all.”

Customer Reviews (892)

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Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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