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Levy Folk Collective provides a ceilidh experience that can be universally enjoyed. From wedding ceilidhs to work events, we guarantee to bring people together in a fun and inclusive way.
Uniquely, ceilidhs work across different ages, backgrounds, generations and musical inclinations and require no prior experience. We offer an upbeat and memorable mix of music and dance which have even the most sceptical of your attendees galloping across the hall, field, marquee, garden, church or wherever your event is taking place!
Read on below for more details specific to certain events or choose a link below to get the ball rolling today.
Will Levy Folk Collective be a good fit for my event?
Ceilidhs, when delivered in a fun, upbeat and inclusive manner, should work well at all social gatherings. We will deliver our ceilidh slightly differently depending on the event, for example choosing a first dance to feature the married couple, but we will also remain dynaic, adjusting as the event pans to make sure you have the best experience. Here is a list of common events we would bring a ceilidh to:
- Wedding ceilidh (any style of wedding)
- Birthday ceilidh (any age birthday!)
- Anniversary ceilidh
- Work Christmas party ceilidh
- St Patrick's night ceili
- Burns night ceilidh
- Festival ceilidh (from village fete to Glastonbury!)
- Community fundraiser ceilidh
- Local barn dance
- Opening event ceilidh
- Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah
- Wake ceilidh
- & more!
For more information on how this could work for your event, head over to our bookings FAQ page for more specific details and pricing outlines. Or, read on regarding a common enquiry for us - wedding ceilidhs!
Wedding Ceilidhs
By incorporating a ceilidh into your special day, you will add in a highly memorable parts to your wedding. The ceilidh creates an exciting and inviting atmosphere where your guests can mingle in a relaxed but fun environment. You may find some guests who you didn't expect to having the time of their lives!
Fuethermore, a ceilidh offers a grounding element to your day, with ceilidhs and dance having been part of wedding celebrations long before amplification and more modern styles of music became commonplace. With our band members having performed at hundreds of weddings across the UK and France (and at our our weddings!) we have considerable experience in making a wedding ceilidh successful.
Read on for some more details on how Levy Folk Collective could be a perfect option for your wedding.
Photos by Russell Lewis, wedding photographer
How is a wedding ceilidh different?
Your wedding guests are led through the dances by our caller, ensuring even those unfamiliar with ceilidhs are able to participate and enjoy. At weddings, we ensure the couple is featured in the dances - think dancing under an arch to the whoops and cheers of your guests. We also adjust the pace and timing to your celebrations, for example including more slower numbers, adding in a few romantic waltzes or just keep the high pace dances going to suit.
Why does it suit a wedding?
Our music alone is exciting to listen to for any audience members watching on, but really the fun is to be had in joining in. With most dances involving hand holding, turns, sometimes swapping of partners, it is a very natural way to link together different generations and different families. For any singletons attending it can also be a great way to meet guests and give some great material to talk about for the rest of the evening!
Will it work with my chosen venue?
Whether your wedding takes place in a grand hall, a picturesque garden, or a rustic barn, we can adapt to fit. From arena stages through to the corner of a garden, all venues are workable. The versatility of a ceilidh means it fits into different wedding styles, from a more natural feel (think flower garlands) through to a black tie setup. Having played in private members clubs in central London through to barns with hay bales in, we've seen it work everywhere.
Can you do last minute requests?
We can usually accommodate requests including on the day, for example playing your chosen first dance track, allowing you to use the microphone to do a couples quiz in the break, shifting set timings due to the meal overrunning etc.. Pausing for cutting of the cake is also very standard and can be a nice break. If there are surprise elements to the event (break dance set by the groom??) just give us some warning and we look forward to seeing it!
Crafting the Perfect Ceilidh Wedding
There is no one way to do a wedding ceilidh, the comments below are simply practical points and suggestions to help you plan leading up to the big day.
The month before
Planning your wedding timeline is vital to ensure everything runs smoothly, not just the ceilidh! With lots to think about, at least you know we won't need micromanaging in the build up, having done it many times before - we simply need the venue address and any parking instructions, along with start and end times clear. We can guide you on what timings are usually successful, and when to fit in key moments.
On the day itself
We will normally arrive 1 hour before we are due to start, which gives us time to quickly say hello (this can also be with a venue manager if you are fully occupied) bring in equipment, set up and do a quiet sound check. We would typically use back doors where possible to keep out of your way. Should you be overrunning, at this point we will work out the best outcome to ensure you still have a good ceilidh.
Next Steps
Still have questions?
If you have further questions, please contact us directly - we understand with a wedding you may have a few specific details to iron out. You may with to read through our FAQ page first, which addresses the most common queries for all events.
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