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Ceòl Beag Music is a multi-instrumentalist band specialising in Irish traditional music. We love ceilidhs and want to ensure you and your loved ones have the best time at your wedding. Our contemporary band consists of Alison, Ian, Jennie, and Willie, and we can play the fiddle, guitar, piano, bass, and percussion instruments. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly service to all our customers and doing our best to make your event memorable.

Services Offered

At Ceòl Beag Music, our equipment is fully PAT-tested to the highest standard as a professional band. We use a professional digital PA system as well as professional lighting equipment to make the music sound unforgettable, and the dance floor looks great! Our band has performed for a wide variety of events, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, Christmas parties, and more. Whatever your event, we are delighted to bring the ceilidh. Don't be afraid if your guests have never ceilidh'd before - we know how to get everyone up and dancing, even if it's their first time! Our experienced caller knows how to make the dances easy! We are very flexible to suit whatever your needs are and can offer various options for your event. Different lineups include:

  • 2-piece: Fiddle and guitar
  • 3-piece: Fiddle, guitar, and bass or fiddle, guitar, and piano
  • 4-piece: Fiddle, guitar, piano, and bass

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Dance music
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

All PA equipment and lights

How far in advance should I contact you?

Bookings should be as soon as possible. We work with a first in the diary booking system, so once you book us, we won't let you down

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Folk
Other (Ceilidh dancing)

Type of musical group:

DJ
Band
Duet
Trio
Quartet

Size of group:

Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)
Medium (4 - 6 musicians)

Repertoire:

Barn Dance Bridal Waltz Circassian Circle Flying Scotsman Cumberland Reel Dashing White Sergeant Eightsome Reel Flying Scotsman Gay Gordons Military Two-step Orcadian Strip the Willow plus many more

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

yes certainly

What's your experience?

All band musicians have been playing professionally for many years. Our fiddler has a Master's degree in traditional music and is also an experienced caller

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, 100 miles radius of Edinburgh

Is there a charge for travelling?

No

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

All afternoon if required but normally 8pm till midnight

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

one hour

Do you do open-air acts?

No

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

£100 per hour

What are the forms of payment?

Internet based banking transaction. No cash on the night

Reviews for Ceòl Beag Music

G
Graeme Sent on 04/09/2026
4.6 out of 5 rating

Multi-splendid Musicians

We originally came looking for a band for our ceilidh. On that score, Ceòl Beag are a great outfit, they kept our guests up on the dancefloor and brought wonderful energy to our dancing.
We ended up using Ceòl Beag throughout our day, fiddler Alison played for us during our ceremony, Alison and guitarist Ian played for our guests during our drinks reception and Willie joined them for the ceilidh. What's more, the band also provided a disco service for after the ceilidh. The standard of musicianship was high throughout.
We did have one issue with Ceòl Beag, though. Once we booked the band and started planning the music for our day, we found Alison to be very unresponsive to emails. Most of the booking went through Willie, who was fine, but trying to organise a video call with Alison took several attempts.
We're glad that we stuck with Ceòl Beck, since they were excellent throughout our day.
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Iona Street Edinburgh EH6 8SG Edinburgh (Lothian & Borders)

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