Bowreed - London - The UK's Top Ceilidh Band

London's Ceilidh Band

Bowreed are London’s favourite ceilidh band. We’re a traditional band with a modern twist. Whether it’s your wedding, birthday or corporate event, Bowreed are the best band in town. Don’t believe us? Our five star testimonials are all the proof you need. Contact us to find out why we’re the finest London ceilidh band!

WHY HAVE A CEILIDH?

We've been playing ceilidhs as long as we can remember. Here's a short video explaining why a ceilidh dance is the perfect entertainment for your guests, whatever the event.

Get in touch with Fred today to secure your booking and discover the magic of ceilidh dancing for yourself!

Our Experience

Stuffing dance floors at ceilidhs, weddings and events across UK and Europe for over 5 years.

Our Style

Award-winning ceilidh musicians and charismatic dance callers performing an action-packed live show

Our Clients Say

"The band were wonderful and the guests at our wedding all commented on how much they enjoyed the ceilidh. The music and caller were incredibly clear and encouraging"

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Bowreed: London’s Ceilidh Band

London’s where it all began for us. We formed in Camden and have been playing in our hometown ever since. We are made up of the top traditional musicians in London, and are the best at what we do. Not only are we London’s favourite ceilidh band, but we also provide a jaw-dropping disco for the small hours. Dance till you drop with our professional lighting rig and disco equipment. Bowreed really are you one-stop-shop for entertainment!

The Perfect Setting

We play all over London and know how important the perfect setting is for your ceilidh. Consider the following Bowreed approved venues for your magical night of ceilidh:

CEILIDH OPTIONS

Standard Package

Experienced professional ceilidh band, with a fabulous night of dancing
2 x 60 minute sets of ceilidh dancing
Massive dance repertoire, featuring all your old favourites and some new
Top of the range PA and stage lighting
PAT tested equipment and Public Liability Insurance
Friendly bookings manager on hand to help you through planning and booking your ceilidh

Optional Extras

Personalised disco service after live sets
Acoustic duo (fiddle and guitar) to accompany drinks receptions and dinners
Solo fiddle player to accompany your wedding ceremony
Ceilidh/covers combinations - dance to our traditional picks and your greatest hits!

What’s a Ceilidh?

The meaning of ceilidh is simple: an evening of delightful dancing to a live band. We use experienced callers to take you through all the steps. When the music starts, so do you!

It’s a great way for your guests to cut loose and have some fun. Ceilidh dancing is perfect for weddings and parties, as nobody is left out and it gets everyone moving. There is a reason people have been ceilidh dancing for thousands of years.

We specialise in Scottish, Irish and English ceilidh. By special request, we can even perform as an American barn dance band.

Weddings

An unforgettable addition to your special day, mixing all of your friends and family through ceilidh dancing. A must-have for any wedding!

Corporate Functions

A professional band who pride themselves on punctuality and flexibility. Reliable bookings manager on-hand 7 days a week.

Parties

Whatever the occasion, a ceilidh band is the perfect entertainment for your guests. Bowreed are sure to fill the dance floor and keep it that way all night long!

We hired Bowreed for our wedding a couple of weeks ago as a Ceilidh/Covers band combo and we honestly could not have been any happier, they were absolutely amazing...in the lead up to the day, Fred was exceptionally good at keeping in touch with us and answering/helping with any requests we had and totally put us at ease. The DJ service for after the live music was perfect too.

Neil's Wedding, April 2019

Lovely lovely lovely! Booked these guys to celebrate my 40th birthday party. They didn't disappoint. Fantastic and charismatic caller supported by a fab fiddler and guitarist. They pitched it just right (we had a lot of children involved) and created a great atmosphere for people to have a lot of fun. Thoroughly recommend.

Matt's Birthday Party, November 2018

Bowreed were the perfect band for our Burns Supper and Ceilidh. Thank you all, you did an amazing job! The caller had the entire ballroom of guests on the dance floor, mostly complete beginners, yet she managed to keep everyone on the move, all having a great time, and ending the night hungry for more.

Graham's Burns Night, January 2019

Bowreed played at my 60th birthday party, attended by friends of all ages, and were just brilliant. They kept everyone dancing, engaging even the most reluctant dancer through lively music and exceptional calling. By the end of the evening they felt like friends and the compliments for them haven't yet stopped coming in. Thank you for making the evening such a fantastic success.

Sallie's Birthday Party, March 2018

Great band, great people, and one of the best excuses to get families and friends at a wedding up and dancing. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and with the whole package of live music and evening disco, Bowreed are surely one the best packages anyone can have for a wedding or any party!

Robin's Wedding, April 2019