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The Absurdist Pipe Band take pipes, drums and costumes and mix them with a dash of clowning to create an energetic package that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. On the streets of your town, in the fields of your festival or in the middle of your dance floor, The Absurdist Pipe Band love nothing more than wandering around and entertaining the crow ... » View band profile »

ACD -IN THE AFRICAN WORLD OF MUSIC, ARTS AND DANCE ACD is a World Music and Dance band that specialises in both contemporary and traditional African Music especially from East Africa. The band provides entertainment and performance accompanied with a creative blend of live African and Western instruments. Available for weddings, co-operate and charity e ... » View band profile »

Get ready to embark on a journey to Afla Sackey's musical dreams through his newly born orchestra, The Afrik Bawantu. Blending vibrant African percussions to a funky and talented horn section, the upcoming Afro Funk sound takes the trendy London crowd to a scene that they couldn't but fall for.

Colourful and ground breaking, the energy spread by thei ... » View band profile »

Alasdair Beaton started his piping career at the age of 14 receiving tuition first from Willie Beverage formerly of the Royal Scots and British Caledonian Airways Pipe Band and then from Jim Elmslie who was part of the famous Muirhead & Sons Pipe Band winning the World Championships five years in a row from 1965 - 1969. At the time they held the record for ... » View band profile »

This Edinburgh based band consists of Iraqi, Scottish, and English musicians led by Mohammed Nafee (Iraqi singer & musician). They perform a selection of Mohammed's favourite Arabic songs throughout all Arab countries, which he performed at parties and celebrations in Iraq. Mohammed is now hosting parties and performing for new audiences around the UK with ... » View band profile »

Blistering Eastern brass harmonies and high-energy rhythms. Inspired by the Roma wedding and brass band music of the Balkans, fused by eclectic musical influences ranging from calypso and jazz to punk, The Baghdaddies are an experience not to be missed. ... » View band profile »

Bags of Rock is an exciting new live experience featuring ex Red Hot Chilli Pipers frontman, guitarist Gregor 'G Man' McPhie together with two talented Grade One pipers. ... » View band profile »

Baja is one of the oldest & finest Indian/ Punjabi style brass bands in the UK. They specialise in performing at weddings, melas and carnivals across the country & abroad. Baja is a team that consists of a trumpet player, an accordion player, three dhol players working together to produce harmonious sounds. The line up however can be tweaked to ... » View band profile »

From the Former Soviet Socialist Republik of South Yorkshire, the Balkan Bandits are a 4-piece cabaret, wailing and oom-pahing orkestra, here to indulge you with marvellous melodies and huge harmonies of Balkan, Klezmer and Show Tunes. Formed in 2007 as the house band to Na Zdrove, Sheffield’s premier “klezmer to Kalingrad” party night ... » View band profile »

Ma Lairds & Loddies, Chinas & Fair Middens... The Baltik Ceilidh Band bring you a new generation of celtic musicians bursting with energy. Their burning grooves and rich melodies hit you hard and keep you dancing all night. With high profile performances for the likes of Tower 42, Exxon Mobil, NHS and the Old Billingsgate Market, they are fast becoming the m ... » View band profile »

Baraka is a unique combination of musicians from Ghana, Senegal, Germany, Dominica and Northern and Southern Ireland. Each musician contributes his individual sound and style - Reggae featuring a Kora and Djembe, Township with a Calypso bassline, Hilife with Blues Harmonica, Soca with Balafon and Flute. Baraka features musical collaborations ... » View band profile »

Barulho are a leading Brighton based Samba band. With a unique style and presence, they bring any event to life with infectious rhythms, funky beats and spectacular performances. Blending Afro-Cuban and South American roots with samba reggae, funk, hip hop and drum & bass, their passion for sound is guaranteed to get you dancing and lift your spirits. From ... » View band profile »

The Bavarian Strollers are one of the country’s most successful Bavarian bands and have been an established German Um Pah band since 1978. The band uses first class professional musicians and is based on a traditional Bavarian band consisting of 2 clarinets, trumpet, trombone and tuba although the band can also perform with a 4, 6 or 7 piece line up adding ... » View band profile »

Beer for Breakfast are a four piece Irish Band, who play a fantastic and lively range of Traditional and Contemporary Irish Music as well as Celtic Rock and Country Rock & Roll. They are all professional musicians who came together from academic, formal and session music backgrounds to form one of the liveliest bands in the UK Irish music scene today. They g ... » View band profile »

4 piece up tempo Celtic Folk band performing Scottish, Irish, Contemporary and their own material. Includes songs, fiddle tunes and bagpipe tunes. Their concert/show is based very much on a happy audience participation theme and they are highly experienced at Festivals, Theatres, TV and Radio, Corporate and Weddings. Although Beggar's Row are not a Ceilidh b ... » View band profile »

The Bhangra Blasters are the world's first Male and Female Dholi dancers formed from the Dhol Blasters team. Bhangra Blasters are a group of young energetic dancers just waiting to burst out and show the world their dance routines which are based on the harvest that takes place every year in the Punjab, India. ... » View band profile »

Boondock are a young upbeat folk band specialising in traditional songs from the British Isles and Europe. Hailing from Brighton they play extensively around the UK to excited audiences. They play an eclectic range of traditional instruments including the accordion, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, tin whistle, balalaika and bones. As well as English and Irish tune ... » View band profile »

Based in the Scottish Borders, Borders Ceilidh Band provides traditional ceilidh music to clients throughout the UK and abroad. Specialising in weddings, and with over 18 years experience in the music industry they regularly play for ceilidhs, private parties and corporate events. Borders Ceilidh Band can range in size from 2 musicians upwards. The typical l ... » View band profile »

Formed in early 2005, Brogue’s music consists of original arrangements and interpretations of traditional Scottish songs. As their journey in Scottish music began while living in Southern Africa, their style has taken on a slight African flavour, giving the listener a truly unique Scottish listening experience! Brogue have recorded and released many album ... » View band profile »

Cafecito plays a lively pre-salsa style of music still heard on the streets of Old Havana today - charanga! They play cha cha chas, boleros, danzones and Latin jazz, a flavour of which you may have heard on some of the Buena Vista Social Club recordings. Perfect for dancing and background music, weddings, parties, corporate events and Cuban or Latin themed ... » View band profile »

Camine are twin sisters Ramona and Zinta Egle. Their music originates from Ireland, Scotland and beyond and moves imaginatively from high energy jigs and reels to sublime harmony singing. On their musical travels they have received accolades from eminent music legends such as Herbie Flowers and Mike Scott and have performed their own arrangement of a Laurie ... » View band profile »

Norman Mackay's Ceilidh Experience originally formed in Edinburgh in 2002. Now the Ceilidh band of choice for Rock stars, soap stars and famous politicians, they have gone on to perform at ceilidhs all over Scotland as well as making regular trips to England, Ireland and Europe. The Ceilidh Experience are renowned for their rock style & high energy performa ... » View band profile »

Scotland's favourite ceilidh band. An enthusiastic, energetic Scottish ceilidh band that never fails to make weddings and ceilidhs a success. The band is based in Scotland but plays all over, covering cities in the UK from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Manchester and London and abroad. They were featured in BBC Radio Scotland's Hogmanay 'Live' show in 2009 and 2 ... » View band profile »

Celtarabia play a wildfusion of Arabic, Andalucian, Celtic, Medieval music and contemporary beats designed to get bodies dancing. Some of this country’s finest world dance musicians play the wildest cross-over music being made in the UK today. Featuring Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammered Dulcimer, Vocals, Cittern, African and Arabic Percussion, Drum kit Didjeridu and ... » View band profile »

An international band formed in 2009, Celtica - Pipes Rock includes members from Scotland, America and Austria. Featuring two bagpipers, electric guitar, bass, drums and accompanying visuals-their unique blend of fiery rock brings alive the Celtic spirit wherever they perform! The band spent the winter of 2009/10 recording their first album and filming video ... » View band profile »

Celtic Clan is the Irish band that doesn't just do Irish! They're perfect for everything from weddings through to corporates, garden parties and more - anywhere you need an atmospheric blend of music designed to get people mingling, dancing and having fun. Of course, they've the capability to do full Irish nights (they played Cheltenham Race ... » View band profile »

Celtic Horizon have been full time musicians for many years now. Celtic Horizon formed in 2000 and have toured extensively around the UK and Europe. ... » View band profile »

The Celtic Soul Orchestra combines a unique blend of big beats and soulful grooves with a distinctive Celtic character. The band fuses the soul, funk and disco sounds of Hammond organ, guitar, bass, drums, brass, with fiddle, all performed by exceptional musicians - and finished off with some beautiful vocals. The Celtic Soul Orchestra play an infectious set ... » View band profile »

The Scottish harp, or clarsach (Gaelic word for harp), has a beautiful graceful appearance and full rich sound that adds elegance and charm to any event. From weddings to corporate functions, the sophistication of the Celtic harp adds a unique, unforgettable quality to your event. Cheyenne Brown has been performing Celtic music around the w ... » View band profile »

The combination of Cheyenne Brown's exuberant and sensitive harp playing, Seylan Baxter's mellow, natural singing and her creatively atmospheric cello playing forms rich and varied musical textures with a distinctive style. Whether in slow airs, jigs and reels or traditional songs Cheyenne and Seylan bring precision and empathy to their quirky, innovative a ... » View band profile »

The Sensational Christine Sparks Show are an act, based around the remarkable vocal, instrumental and entertainment talents of Christine Sparks, specialising in the cabaret and corporate marketplace. They specialise in providing entertainment to sit-down audiences in the two genres of Scottish acoustic and jazz standards. They performed their show "Songs fro ... » View band profile »

The CK Gospel Choir are one of the most talented and professional choirs in the European Gospel scene. Available from 4 to 16 members & with piano or a full band, the choir perform a mix of gospel, jazz, blues, soul, classical & latin. Whether you want to create a melodic backdrop to your event or a burst of energy and joy the CK Gospel Choir will provide a ... » View band profile »

Clanadonia are leading exponents of traditional Celtic folk with an emphasis on tribal percussion. They began as a close combat stunt crew, for film and TV, the band formed, during the breaks in filming, with the numerous productions, in which, they've been involved, most notably, Braveheart, Gladiator, King Arthur and The New World. ... » View band profile »

The band have been performing for over 15 years and have released 8 albums to date. Tribal Heart, their last studio album has had 9 number one's - placing the band into the Hall of Fame in the American Highland Charts/Celtic Radio. the band have written music and vocals performing for film, tv and radio as well as appearing in many productions. A couple o ... » View band profile »

The Clincarts are a talented and versatile musical collective playing all the best songs from famous America artists and a few home grown ones for good measure. This experienced band play Country, Bluegrass, Country Rock and a bit of Rock & Roll in formats to suit the client from full electric dance sets to unplugged acoustic sets or a mixture of both. Along ... » View band profile »

One of England's finest pipers, Colin plays a wide repertoire of tunes including his own compositions, and is available for special occasions. Colin is a previous winner of the solo open competitions at both Rothbury Music Festival and Morpeth Gathering. He is also a piper in one of Englands top Pipe Bands, the 101st Northumbrian Regiment Royal Artillery (V ... » View band profile »

Daccordianna's original compositions will get you clapping your hands, tapping your feet and smiling at the songs detailing the trials and tribulations of life, love and the universe. Formed in 2009 Daccordianna consists of the lead singer and accordion player Anna Ross, 'The Fox' on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and banjo when and where required, Francesca on d ... » View band profile »

Formed in 2007, and gigging regularly since then, Dancing Feet Ceilidh band are a four piece multi instrumentalist band that offer a broad repertoire of dances and music. Their infectious style and energetic performance suits all occasions from weddings and festivals to corporate events and birthday parties. The band consist of professional musicians whose p ... » View band profile »

The Dangleberries are a band who add bagpipe influences into "rock" music with a unique blend of vocals, drums and guitars. They are a mixture of bagpipes, drums, guitars and a tambourine player. ... » View band profile »

Formed in 2003, Danse McCabre is an extremely popular and lively ceilidh band which comes with its own Caller, Sound Engineer, lighting and stage-dressing. Described as 'fantastic' by Real Weddings magazine, Danse McCabre has built an enviable reputation as THE all-girl ceilidh band in the North of Scotland. Danse McCabre play traditional ceilidh dances Ga ... » View band profile »

Dark Patrick (Britain - Ukraine) successfully combines a mixture of old and new traditions with a modern sense in a moody and mysterious acoustic blend of voice and instruments. Much of the sound replicates the style of a drone with simple percussion and instrumentation. The best feature is in the structure of the music, the rise and fall of the dynamics, ho ... » View band profile »

Das Contras are a six-headed musical monster with a Latin temperament, a worldly attitude, two devilish horns and a rock n roll heart. They were winners of the 2006 PRS New Music Award.

"Like an acoustic Groove Armada, Das Contras like their brass and breezy good times tunes. While Groove Armada stick on some beats to modernise the sound Das Contras ... » View band profile »

East Midlands based duo 'Delicata' comprises of Rachel Delicata, vocalist and guitarist, and Shirley Novak, double bass, backing vocals, guitar and lap steel. Delicata’s style is unique and is a rich mixture of original material written by Rachel, and covers that have been 'Delicata'd' using acoustic instrumentation. The duo are quickly gaining a reputatio ... » View band profile »

This Scottish bagpipe player has been a full time professional for 16 years performing at various functions throughout the country. Derek's is highly experienced and can make an occasion even more special with the unique effect of his pipes. He works mainly in the Durham, Bishop Auckland, Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle on Tyne, Tyne & Wear, Washington, Da ... » View band profile »

This 'anarchic 15 piece gypsy-punk orchestra' bring high precision musicianship and a blazing passion for performance into a swirling circus of spectacle, sensation and sound where only the dead can refuse to dance. Think Borat meets the Prodigy. Eastern European folk music with a gothic turbo charge! ... » View band profile »

The Dhol Blasters are a team of young vibrant male and female Dhol players, performing at stage shows, festivals, melas, processions, weddings and all sorts of events all over the country and abroad. The True Roots and Colours of Punjab... ... » View band profile »

DIÁSPORA: United in the Latin Beat “Clave... To us the word goes beyond explanations and definitions. It means life, salsa, the food of our leisure time, the motion of intense rhythm, the emotion of 20,000 people simultaneously grooving to the natural sounds of life. It’s being played in beat, on key, on clave... It means to be on top o ... » View band profile »

The Dojo Drummers are a dynamic and vibrant new taiko group, representing the Mugen Taiko Dojo, the UK's Centre for Taiko Drumming. Taiko drumming is a highly visual and exciting art form, and performances have thrilled audiences at every occasion. ... » View band profile »

Simply Unique. There's not another band in the UK doing what these guys do. They take their musical influences from New Orleans and the surrounding bayous of Louisiana and bring them all together in their own blend of sounds. Domino - All of the music has a little Fats Domino running through it. Piano and N'Awlins style saxes to the fore. Gumbo - all the oth ... » View band profile »

Donald Lindsay plays the Highland Bagpipes & Scottish Smallpipes, and lives in Glasgow. Originally from there, Donald learned pipes through local pipe bands and instructors, and has been piping since his teens. He's a musically very adventurous piper, who's career has included recording for film ("Burke and Hare"), TV ("Piping Galore", "Songs of Praise"), a ... » View band profile »